VII.
Try restarting the XN WSS.
7. Do you have compatible lists for my UPS or tape back drive can be compatible with
Xtore WSS?
A: there is a web link
http://testedproducts.windowsmarketplace.com/
for Microsoft Windows
Tested Products list is the complete reference for products that have been tested for Windows
compatibility. You can use this site to easily browse, search and validate the testing status of
products your organization has or is considering for purchase.
8. How to change a basic disk into a dynamic disk?
A: Open Computer Management (Local). In the console tree, click
Disk Management.
Right-click
the basic disk you want to convert, click
Convert to Dynamic Disk
, and then follow the
instructions on your screen. If you do not see this menu item, you might be right-clicking a volume
instead of a disk, the disk might have been previously converted to a dynamic disk, or the
computer is a portable computer. (Dynamic disks are not supported on portable computers,
removable disks, detachable disks that use Universal Serial Bus (USB) or IEEE 1394 (also called
FireWire) interfaces, or on disks connected to shared SCSI buses.) In addition, you cannot
convert cluster disks connected to shared SCSI or Fibre Channel buses to dynamic. The Cluster
service supports basic disks only.)
9. How to setup a RAID5 DATA volume by WSS2003 software Disk Management?
A: To open Computer Management, click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, double-click
Administrative
Tools
, and then double-click
Computer Management
.
You need at least three (but no more than
32) dynamic disks to create a RAID-5 volume. RAID-5 volumes cannot be extended or mirrored.
10. How to reconnect the disk and repair the RAID-5 volume?
A: Open Computer Management (Local). In the console tree, click
Disk Management
Right-click
the Missing or Offline disk, and then click
Reactivate Disk
. If the disk containing part of the
RAID-5 volume cannot be reactivated and the volume does not return to the
Healthy
status, you
should replace the failed disk region in the RAID-5 volume.
11. Why I need to setup Multi-RAID for my XN-104/8R-T2 WSS?
A: For Xtore 4-bays above WSS, we are strongly recommended to use first 2 disks 8GB reserved
capacity for OS mirroring, the rest of disks for RAID5 data fault-tolerance.
12. How to choose compatible disks for WSS2003?
A: Please contact with Xtore Rep. for HDD compatible list before install generic HDDs for Xtore
WSS products. Or you might download from Xtore website to choose compatible disks.
13. How to use RS-232 null model cable to monitor status?
A: Most of Xtore WSS products (except XN10) without a VGA connector, there is a RS-232 port
can be used for BIOS modification and OS installation. To use RS-232 null model cable connect
WSS by HyperTerminal VT320 program to configure and monitor status. For further information
please contact with Xtore Rep. or check Technical notes:
Xtore WSS BIOS upgrades Guide
.
14. What is Windows Storage Server 2003?
A: Windows® Storage Server 2003 is a dedicated file and print server based on Windows
technology that is designed for dependability, ease of integration, and value. This network storage
product, previously referred to as Windows Powered Network Attached Storage (NAS), is the new
release of the operating system used by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners to
create NAS devices.
15. Does this product replace my Windows Server 2003 machines?
A: Windows Storage Server 2003 is a solution for consolidating your file serving functions on one
device, replacing your general purpose servers that are dedicated to file serving.
