EonStor S12S-R/G1032 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual
4.3 System
Monitoring
Overview
The subsystem is equipped with a variety of self-monitoring features
that help keep system administrators informed of the subsystem’s
operational status. These monitoring features provide vital feedback
to help you maintain the operational integrity. Prompt response to
warnings and notifications is necessary and helps ensure the
longevity of the subsystem.
Self-monitoring features include:
Firmware
: The RAID controller(s) in the subsystem come with
preinstalled firmware, which can be accessed using either a PC
hyper-terminal connected through the COM ports or the LCD
keypad panel. Device status information can be obtained from
the firmware. The subsystem can be connected to a
management computer through the COM1 serial port using the
included serial port cable. Firmware functionalities are fully
described in the firmware
Operation Manual
that came with
your subsystem.
RAIDWatch:
RAIDWatch is a fully integrated, Java-based,
Graphical User Interface (GUI) that came with the subsystem
and can be used to monitor and maintain the subsystem over
standard TCP/IP. The Ethernet port provides access to your
array from a management computer over LAN/WAN.
The RAIDWatch Panel View is customized to display a direct
representation of subsystem components via its graphical
interface. RAIDWatch’s graphical content panel allows you to
quickly determine the operational status of all components.
Please refer to the RAIDWatch User’s Manual for further details.
Configuration Client:
Configuration Client is a powerful sub-
module that runs as a software program independent from
RAIDWatch and can be installed on different management
stations. It is used for event notification via email, fax, LAN
broadcast, SNMP traps, MSN Messenger, SMS (Short Message
Service), and the management screen of different configuration
utilities. Configuration Client helps prevent blind time and keeps
you constantly aware of system status. Instructions on activating
the Configuration Client functionality are given in the
RAIDWatch User’s Manual
.
LEDs
: Device-status-indicating LEDs are located on all active
components. The LEDs inform you of the integrity of a given
component or a given link. You should become familiar with
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System Monitoring Overview
