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3 System Configuration via Terminal Interface
The freeStor Xpand 1500C can be configured using its web interface via Ethernet connection or
its command line interface via serial connection. This section will detail the layout and
commands for the terminal interface, and the next section will detail the layout and commands
of the web interface.
To manage the freeStor Xpand 1500C through the command line interface (CLI), you will need
to connect an RS-232 serial port on your computer to the serial port labeled “Console 1” on the
back of the disk array using the supplied RS-232 cable. Follow these steps to set up a serial
connection to the disk array:
1. Connect the included serial cable from the “Console 1” port on the disk array to a serial port
on your computer.
2. Run a terminal emulation program on your computer, e.g. HyperTerminal for Microsoft
Windows.
3. Connect to the disk array by selecting the proper COM port and using the default terminal
settings shown below.
Baud Rate (bits per second) 115200
Data Bits
8
Parity None
Stop Bits
1
Flow Control
None
4. You should see a confirmation that the connection has been setup properly on the screen. If
you do not see anything on the screen, check that you are using ANSI or VTERM emulation,
and press the <tab> key or Ctrl-D to refresh the screen. To navigate in this mode, use the
arrow keys to move the cursor, the <Enter> key to select an option, and the <Esc> key to go
back to the previous menu.
3.1 Operating
Modes
The freeStor Xpand 1500C has three operating modes: self-diagnostic mode, operation mode,
and configuration mode. Each of these modes will be discussed below.
Self-Diagnostic Mode
To ensure problem-free operation, the disk array has a built-in self-diagnostic utility. Self-
diagnostics will be performed automatically upon power up of the unit or right after the unit is
restarted. In this mode of operation, all components will be tested.
The Self-Diagnostic mode runs three major diagnostics. The first diagnostic tests the CPU and
supporting core logic chips, internal bus, memory, SCSI controllers, and RS-232 controllers. The
second diagnostic tests the presence of disks on each individual disk channel. It also checks the
functionality of the disks found. The last diagnostic tests the RAID functionality.
Operation Mode
Operation mode continuously reports the operating status of the DAS and the drives connected
to it.
