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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
This section provides an overview of the features. For more detailed information, please refer
to the technical specifi cations appendix at the end of this manual .Your Disk Array includes the
following features :
Easy Operation
As everyone knows, conventional Disk Arrays are designed for experienced computer specialists.
To solve complicated and time consuming operating procedures, we came up with a revolutionary
idea:
-- Innovative Plug And Play RAID --
As compared to a conventional Disk Array’s long-winded setup procedures, your Disk Array can
be ready to go after using the simple step by step built-in setup program.
Ultra High Performance
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Your Disk Array combines an extremely high speed microprocessor with the latest chip
set, IDE hardware technology, perfect fi rmware and an artistic design. The result is one of
the fastest, most reliable Disk Array systems on the market.
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IEEE1394 interface to your Host computer, up to 400Mbits data transfer rate provides the
processing and access power for you to handle complex and large fi les.
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Selective RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3 or 5.
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Built-in 64MB cache memory, expandable up to 512MB.
Serial communication port (Terminal Port ) permits array controller operation through a
standard VT100 terminal (or equivalent).
Solid reliability
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Automatic failed disk drive detection.
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Auto rebuild : when a replacement disk installed (or by using hot spare disk ),
The system provides automatic data rebuild without any commands or functions keyed in.
( Transparent to Host )
Effi cient maintenance
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An LCD status panel displays a comprehensive readout of the operating status, and the
HDD LED indicators on each HDD tray display the individual HDD status.
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When disk failure occurs on a member disk of the disk array, the built-in buzzer sounds
simultaneously and LCD status panel also points out the location of the failed hard disk
drive. The LED HDD status indicator will light up “ Red “on the failed HDD tray. You can
perform quick, effi cient and correct maintenance.
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Hot Swap : you can remove, install, then “ Hot Swap “ parts without interrupting data
access while the system is on.
The “ Hot Swap “ parts include the Hard Disk Drive and Cooling Fan.
