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6. Once I find the expander is failure, what can I do?
A: IW-RS series: Power off the system, and make sure the system is totally shut down. Unplug
the SAS cable to replace the expander board.
IW-RJ series: Remove the failure expander module, and replace a new expander module.
Section 2: Hard Disk
7. What is the different between SAS and SATA disk, and how to choose?
A: SATA has only one throughput channel for data transmission, SAS has two. Once the system is
designed with redundant function, SAS disk provides performance and reliability. SATA provide a
choice of cost selective option.
8. Are SAS and SATA disks are compatible with both In Win IW-RS series and IW-RJ series?
A: Yes, In Win IW-RS and IW-RJ support both SAS and SATA disks.
9. Can I populate 2.5” disks to the 3.5” tray-less slots?
A: 3.5” tray-less slot does not support 2.5” disks at this moment, if this requirement is
mandatory, please contact In Win sales for OEM service.
10. Is the storage server or JBOD must be full populated to work?
A: No, you can populate partial bays and start the system. Once you need more storage space in
the future, then add more disks.
11. Can I populate both SAS and SATA disks in an enclosure?
A: Yes, it works. However, you may need to consider about the alignment issue.
12. If my system drive is failure, can I replace the drive without shutting down the system?
A: In default, IW-RS series’ two internal disks doesn’t support hot-swap feature. You can order
an optional 2bay hot-swap system disk module to reach your purpose.
Section 3: RAID/ Cascade
13. Is RAID card a requirement component for composing a RAID system?
A: If your motherboard featured on-board RAID function, or your OS support software RAID, you
do not need a RAID card. For technical details, please contact your motherboard or software
vendor.
14. How many units can IW-RJ series JBOD cascade?
A: In maximum, a daisy chain can stripe 48 disks.