EasyRAID S16-F2R4 Hardware User Manual - page 3
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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Overview
Features ................................................................................................................ 2
Understanding RAID ............................................................................................. 3
Just a Bunch Of Disks ...................................................................................... 3
RAID Levels ..................................................................................................... 3
Hot Spare Disks ............................................................................................... 6
RAID Combinations .......................................................................................... 6
Summary of RAID Levels ................................................................................. 7
System Requirements ........................................................................................... 8
Operating Environment .................................................................................... 8
VT100 Terminal Settings .................................................................................. 8
Host Interface ................................................................................................... 8
Hard Disks ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 11
Components ........................................................................................................ 12
Front View ...................................................................................................... 12
Disk Tray ........................................................................................................ 13
Rear View ....................................................................................................... 14
Installing Disks .................................................................................................... 15
Making Connections ........................................................................................... 18
Connecting the Host Interface ........................................................................ 18
Connecting the RS-232 Cable ........................................................................ 19
Connecting and Turning on the Power ........................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Maintenance
Replacing a Disk ................................................................................................. 21
Replacing a Power Supply .................................................................................. 22
Replacing a Fan .................................................................................................. 24
Upgrading Memory ............................................................................................. 26
Appendix
Hardware Specifications ..................................................................................... 31
Warnings and Certifications ................................................................................ 33