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  • Page 1: User Manual

    XL-RAID-2123ISSA iSCSI, USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Table of Contents Preface ......................5 Before You Begin ..................6 Safety Guidelines..................................6 Controller Configuration ................................. 6 Packaging, Shipment and Delivery............................. 6 Unpacking the Subsystem ..............................7 Chapter 1 Introduction ................8 Key Features ..................................
  • Page 3 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Menu Diagram ................................33 Web browser-based Remote RAID management via R-Link Port ............. 39 Quick Create .................................... 41 Raid Set Functions ............................... 42 3.6.1 Create Raid Set ..............................42 3.6.2 Delete Raid Set ..............................43 3.6.3 Expand Raid Set ..............................
  • Page 4 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.10.1 RaidSet Hierarchy ............................... 76 3.10.2 System Information ..............................78 3.10.3 Hardware Monitor ............................. 79 3.11 Creating New Raid Set or Reconfiguring an Existing Raid Set ............80 3.12 Upgrading the Firmware ............................81 Chapter 4 Appendix.

  • Page 5: Preface

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Preface About this manual This manual provides information regarding the quick installation and hardware features of the RAID subsystem. This document also describes how to use the storage management software. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environment/OS/settings.

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Before You Begin Before going through with this manual, you should read and focus to the following safety guidelines. Notes about the subsystem’s controller configuration and the product packaging and delivery are also included. Safety Guidelines To provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and to obtain maximum performance, user is advised to be aware of the following safety...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Subsystem

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Unpacking the Subsystem The package contains the following items: RAID Subsystem Unit Two (2) power cords One(1) RJ45 Ethernet cable One(1) external serial cables RJ11-to-DB9 One(1) USB Cable Two(2) external SATA cable User Manual NOTE: If any damage is found, contact the dealer or vendor for assistance.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 1 Introduction The RAID Subsystem Unsurpassed Value Most cost-effective SATA II RAID Subsystem ▪ Application Flexibility Multiple interface, extends useful life by adapting to future IT requirements ▪ Easy Installation, upgrade & Maintenance Provide a fast and easy way to install and upgrade the storage.

  • Page 9: Key Features

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.1 Key Features Subsystem Features: USB 2.0 (480Mbps) / eSATA (3Gbps) / iSCSI (AoE) ▪ Multiple Volumes for host access ▪ Over 2TB support ▪ Supports hot spare and automatic hot rebuild ▪...

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts Of The Raid Subsystem

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2 Identifying Parts of the RAID Subsystem The illustrations below identify the various parts of the subsystem. 1.2.1 Front View User Manual...

  • Page 11: Disk Trays

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2.1.1 Disk Trays HDD Status Indicator Function Part This LED will blink blue when the hard drive is being accessed. HDD Activity LED Green LED indicates power is on and hard drive status is good for this slot.

  • Page 12: Lcd Front Panel

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2.1.2 LCD Front Panel Smart Function Front Panel The smart LCD panel is an option to configure the RAID subsystem. If you are configuring the subsystem using the LCD panel, press the Select button to login and configure the RAID subsystem.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2.2 Rear View Redundant Power Supply Single Power Supply User Manual...
  • Page 14 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1. eSATA Port - The subsystem has two external SATA II port for connecting to the host system or server. Link LED: Green LED indicates eSATA is linking. Access LED: The LED will blink blue when the eSATA is being accessed. 2.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.3 Technical Specifications Form-factor 2U 19-inch rackmount chassis RAID processor 400MHz storage I/O processor RAID level 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD Cache memory 256MB No. of Channels (Host and 4 +12 Drive) Host bus interface...

  • Page 16: Raid Concepts

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.4 RAID Concepts RAID Fundamentals The basic idea of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to combine multiple inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives to obtain performance, capacity and reliability that exceeds that of a single large drive.
  • Page 17 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Definition of RAID Levels RAID 0 is typically defined as a group of striped disk drives without parity or data redundancy. RAID 0 arrays can be configured with large stripes for multi-user environments or small stripes for single-user systems that access long sequential records.
  • Page 18 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID 3 sector-stripes data across groups of drives, but one drive in the group is dedicated to storing parity information. RAID 3 relies on the embedded ECC in each sector for error detection. In the case of drive failure, data recovery is accomplished by calculating the exclusive OR (XOR) of the information recorded on the remaining drives.
  • Page 19 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID 6 is similar to RAID 5 in that data protection is achieved by writing parity information to the physical drives in the array. With RAID 6, however, two sets of parity data are used.

  • Page 20: Raid Management

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID Management The subsystem can implement several different levels of RAID technology. RAID levels supported by the subsystem are shown below. RAID Level Description Min. Drives Block striping is provide, which yields higher performance than with individual drives.

  • Page 21: Array Definition

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.5 Array Definition 1.5.1 Raid Set A Raid Set is a group of disk drives containing one or more logical volumes called Volume Sets. It is not possible to have multiple Raid Sets on the same disk drives. A Volume Set must be created either on an existing Raid Set or on a group of available individual disk drives (disk drives that are not yet a part of a Raid Set).

  • Page 22: Easy To Use Features

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.5.3 Easy to Use Features 1.5.3.1 Instant Availability/Background Initialization RAID 0 and RAID 1 Volume Set can be used immediately after the creation. But the RAID 3, 5 and 6 Volume Sets must be initialized to generate the parity. In the Background Mode initialization, the initialization proceeds as a background task, the Volume Set is fully accessible for system reads and writes.

  • Page 23: Online Raid Level And Stripe Size Migration

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem The RAID subsystem controller redistributes the original Volume Set over the original and newly added disks, using the same RAID level configuration. The unused capacity on the expand Raid Set can then be used to create an additional Volume Sets, with a different RAID level setting as needed by user.

  • Page 24: High Availability

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.5.4 High Availability 1.5.4.1 Creating Hot Spares A hot spare drive is an unused online available drive, which is ready to replace a failed disk drive. In a RAID level 1, 10, 3, 5 or 6 Raid Set, any unused online available drive installed but not belonging to a Raid Set can be defined as a hot spare drive.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Preparing the Subsystem and Powering On Here are the basic steps to prepare the RAID subsystem for use. 1. Attach network cable to the R-Link port and connect the other end of network cable to your network hub/switch.
  • Page 26 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem c. Place the hard drive in the disk tray. d. Install the mounting screws on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray. e. Slide the tray into a slot. Close the lever handle until you hear the latch click into place.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Raid Configuration

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 3 RAID Configuration subsystem has a setup configuration utility built containing important information about the configuration as well as settings for various optional functions in the subsystem. This chapter explains how to use and make changes to the setup utility.
  • Page 28 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem The default setting of the monitor port is 115200 baud rate, 8 data bit, non- parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. User Manual...
  • Page 29 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Click disconnect button. Open the File menu, and then open Properties. Open the Settings Tab. User Manual...
  • Page 30 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Configure the settings are follows: “ Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as”: Terminal Keys “Backspace key sends”: Crtl + H “Emulation”: VT100 “Telnet terminal ID”: VT100 “Back scroll buffer lines”: 500 Click OK.
  • Page 31 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.2 Main Menu The main menu shows all function that enables the customer to execute actions by clicking on the appropriate link. NOTE: The password option allows user to set or clear the R A I D subsystem’s password protection feature.
  • Page 32 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem VT100 terminal configuration Utility Main Menu Options Select an option and the related information or submenu items display beneath it. The submenus for each item are shown in the next Section. The configuration utility main menu options are: Menu Option Description...

  • Page 33: Menu Diagram

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.3 Menu Diagram The following tree diagram is a summary of the various configurations and setting functions that can be accessed through the terminal monitor. User Manual...
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  • Page 38 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem NOTE: This subsystem can create up to 16 Volume Sets which can be mapped to eSATA Port0 or Port1, or USB Port. The Volume Set size can be over 2 Terabytes. Use OS: Windows 2003 SP1 or later, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10 or later, and Linux kernel 2.6 or later.

  • Page 39: Web Browser-Based Remote Raid Management Via R-Link Port

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.4 Web browser-based Remote RAID management via R-Link Port The RAID subsystem can be configured with RAID Manager, a web browser-based application which utilizes the web browser installed on your operating system. The web browser-based RAID Manager can be used to manage all the RAID function.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Main Menu The main menu shows all function that enables the user to execute actions by clicking on the appropriate link. Description Individual Quick Function Create a RAID configuration, which consists of all physical disks installed. The Volume Set Capacity, Raid Level, and Stripe Size can be modified during setup.

  • Page 41: Quick Create

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Configuration Procedures Below are a few practical examples of concrete configuration procedures. Quick Create The number of physical drives in the R A I D subsystem determines the RAID levels that can be implemented within the R aid S et. You can create a R aid S et associated with exactly one Volume Set.

  • Page 42: Raid Set Functions

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6 Raid Set Functions Use the Raid Set Function and Volume Set Function if you prefer to customize your system. User can manually configure and has full control of the Raid Set and Volume Set setting, but it will take longer to set up than when using the Quick Create function.

  • Page 43: Delete Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.2 Delete Raid Set To delete a Raid Set, click on the Delete Raid Set link. A “Select The RAID SET To Delete” screen is displayed showing all Raid Sets existing in the current subsystem. Check the Raid Set number you want to delete in the Select column.

  • Page 44: Expand Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.3 Expand Raid Set Use this option to expand a R aid S et when o n e o r m o r e disk drives is/are added to the subsystem. This function is active when at least one drive is available. To expand a Raid Set, click on the Expand Raid Set link.
  • Page 45 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Migration occurs when a disk is added to a R aid S et. Migrating status is displayed in the Raid Set status area of the Raid Set information. Migrating status is also displayed in the Volume Set status area of the Volume Set Information for all Volume Sets under the Raid Set which is migrating.

  • Page 46: Offline Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.4 Offline Raid Set If user wants to offline (and move) a Raid Set while the RAID subsystem is powered on, use the Offline Raid Set function. After completing the function, the HDD state will change to “Offlined”...

  • Page 47: Activate Incomplete Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.5 Activate Incomplete Raid Set When Raid Set State is “Normal”, this means there is no failed disk drive. When does “Incomplete” Raid Set State Happens? If the RAID subsystem is powered off and one disk drive is removed or has failed in power off state, and when the RAID subsystem is powered on, the Raid Set State will change to “Incomplete”.
  • Page 48 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem When is the “Activate Raid Set” function can be used? In order to access the Volume Set and corresponding data, use the Activate Raid Set function to active the Raid Set. After selecting this function, the Raid State will change to “Degraded”...

  • Page 49: Create Hot Spare

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.6 Create Hot Spare The Create Hot Spare option gives you the ability to define a global hot spare. When you choose the Create Hot Spare option in the Raid Set Function, all unused (n on Raid Set member) disk drives in the subsystem appear.

  • Page 50: Rescue Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.6.8 Rescue Raid Set If you need to rescue a missing Raid Set, please contact your vendor for support or assistance. User Manual...

  • Page 51: Volume Set Function

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Volume Set Function A Volume Set is seen by the host system as a single logical device. It is organized in a RAID level with one or more physical disks. RAID level refers to the level of data performance and protection of a Volume Set.
  • Page 52 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Volume Name: The default Volume Set name will always appear as Volume---VOL#00. You can rename the Volume Set name provided it does not exceed the 16 characters limit. Raid Level: Set the RAID level for the Volume Set. Click the down-arrow in the drop-down list. The available RAID levels for the current Volume Set are displayed.
  • Page 53 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem NOTE: Stripe Size in RAID level 3 can’t be modified. Cache Mode: The RAID subsystem supports Write-Through Cache and Write-Back Cache. SATA Data Xfer Mode The RAID subsystem supports SATA150, SATA150+NCQ, SATA300, and SATA300+NCQ data transfer mode.

  • Page 54: Delete Volume Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.7.2 Delete Volume Set To delete a Volume S e t , select the Volume Set Functions in the main menu and click on the Delete Volume Set link. The Select The Volume Set To Delete screen will show all available Raid Sets.

  • Page 55: Modify Volume Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.7.3 Modify Volume Set Use this function to modify Volume Set configuration. To modify the attributes of a Volume Set: 1. Click on the Modify Volume Set link. 2. Tick from the list the Volume Set you want to modify. Click on the Submit button. The following screen appears.

  • Page 56: Volume Expansion

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.7.3.1 Volume Expansion Volume Capacity (Logical Volume Concatenation Plus Re-stripe) Use the Expand Raid Set function to expand a Raid Set when a disk is added to your subsystem. (Refer to Section 3.6.3) The expanded capacity can be used to enlarge the Volume Set size or create another Volume Set.

  • Page 57: Check Volume Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.7.5 Check Volume Set Use this function to perform Volume Set consistency check, which verifies the correctness of redundant data (data blocks and parity blocks) in a Volume Set. This basically means computing the parity from the data blocks and comparing the results to the contents of the parity blocks, or computing the data from the parity blocks and comparing the results to the contents of the data blocks.

  • Page 58: Stop Volume Set Check

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem The checking percentage can also be viewed by clicking on RaidSet Hierarchy in the main menu. 3.7.6 Stop Volume Set Check Use this option to stop the current running Check Volume Set process. User Manual...

  • Page 59: Physical Drive

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Physical Drive Choose this option from the Main Menu to select a disk drive and to perform the operations listed below. 3.8.1 Create Pass-Through Disk A Pass-Through Disk is a disk drive not controlled by the internal RAID subsystem firmware and thus cannot be a part of a Volume Set.

  • Page 60: Modify Pass-Through Disk

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.8.2 Modify Pass-Through Disk Use this option to modify the Pass-Through Disk attributes. User can modify the Cache Mode, SATA Data Xfer Mode and Channel:Drive#. To modify the Pass-Through drive attribute from the Pass-Through drive pool, click Modify Pass-Through link.

  • Page 61: Delete Pass-Through Disk

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.8.3 Delete Pass-Through Disk To delete Pass-Through Disk from the Pass-Through drive pool, click on Delete Pass- Through link. Select a Pass-Through Disk, tick on the Confirm The Operation and click the Submit button to complete the delete action. 3.8.4 Identify Selected Drive Use this option to physically locate a selected drive to prevent removing the wrong drive.

  • Page 62: System Controls

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem System Controls 3.9.1 System Configuration To set the RAID s u b system system configuration options, click th e Sy stem Co nfig li nk under t h e System Co ntro ls m e n u . The System Configuration screen will be shown.
  • Page 63 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem JBOD/RAID Configuration The RAID subsystem supports JBOD and RAID configuration. Maximum SATA Mode Supported: The 12 SATA drive channel can support up to SATA ll, which runs up to 300MB/s. NCQ is a command protocol in Serial ATA that can only be implemented on native Serial ATA hard drives.
  • Page 64 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Auto Activate Incomplete Raid: Use this option to automatically activate an Incomplete Raid Set. Note that the Raid Set status becomes Incomplete when one disk is removed or failed in power off state. After activated, the Volume Set(s) in the Raid Set will be in Degraded mode.

  • Page 65: Iscsi Configuration

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.2 iSCSI Configuration To set the iSCSI C onfiguration options, click th e iSCSI Conf ig lin k un der th e Sys t em Contr o ls m e n u . The iSCSI Configuration screen will be shown. Set the system configuration option as needed.

  • Page 66: Ethernet Config

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.3 EtherNet Config To set the Ethernet configuration, click the EtherNet Config link under the System Controls menu. The RAID subsystem EtherNet Configuration screen will be shown. Set the desired configuration. Once done, tick on the Confirm The Operation and click the Submit button to save the settings.
  • Page 67 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Telnet Port Number This option is used to set Telnet Port Number. Default is 23. Note that port number from 7168 to 8191 is reserved for system use. SMTP Port Number This option is used to set SMTP Port Number. Default is 25. Note that port number from 7168 to 8191 is reserved for system use.

  • Page 68: Alert By Mail Config

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.4 Alert By Mail Config To set the Event Notification function, click on the Alert By Mail Config link under the System Controls main menu. The RAID subsystem Event Notification configuration screen will be shown.

  • Page 69: Snmp Configuration

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.5 SNMP Configuration The SNMP gives users independence from the proprietary network management schemes of some manufacturers and SNMP is supported by many WAN and LAN manufacturers enabling true LAN/ WAN management integration. To set the SNMP function, move the cursor to the main menu and click on the SNMP Configuration link.

  • Page 70: Ntp Configuration

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.6 NTP Configuration NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. It is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. Type the NTP Server IP Address to enable the RAID subsystem to synchronize with it.

  • Page 71: View Events/Mute Beeper

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.7 View Events/Mute Beeper To view the RAID subsystem’s event log information, move the mouse cursor to the System Controls menu and click on the System Information link. The Raid Subsystem’s System Events Information screen appears. The System Events Information screen will show: Time, Device, Event type, Elapse Time and Errors.

  • Page 72: Generate Test Event

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.8 Generate Test Event If you want to generate test events, move the mouse cursor to the main menu and click on the Generate Test Events Link. Tick on the Confirm The Operation and click on the Submit button.

  • Page 73: Clear Event Buffer

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.9 Clear Event Buffer Use this feature to clear the RAID subsystem’s System Events Information buffer. User Manual...

  • Page 74: Modify Password

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.10 Modify Password To change or disable the RAID subsystem’s admin password, click on the Change Password link under the System Controls menu. The Modify System Password screen appears. The factory-default admin password is set to 00000000. Once the password has been set, the user or administrator can only monitor and configure the RAID subsystem by providing the correct password.

  • Page 75: Shutdown Controller

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.9.12 Shutdown Controller Use this function to shutdown the RAID Controller. This is used to flush the data from the cache memory, and is normally done before powering off the subsystem. 3.9.13 Restart Controller Use this function to restart the RAID controller.

  • Page 76: Information Menu

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.10 Information Menu 3.10.1 RaidSet Hierarchy Use this feature to view the RAID subsystem’s existing Raid Set(s), Volume Set(s) and physical disk(s) configuration and information. Select the RaidSet Hierarchy link from the Information menu to display the Raid Set Hierarchy screen.. To view the Raid Set information, click the Raid Set # link from the Raid Set Hierarchy screen.
  • Page 77 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem To view the disk drive information, click the CH0# link from the Raid Set Hierarchy screen. The Disk Information screen appears. This screen shows various information such as timeout count, media error count, and SMART information.

  • Page 78: System Information

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.10.2 System Information To view the RAID subsystem’s controller information, click the System Information link from the Information menu. The Raid Subsystem Information screen appears. The controller name, firmware version, serial number, main processor, CPU data/instruction cache size and system memory size/speed appear in this screen.

  • Page 79: Hardware Monitor

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.10.3 Hardware Monitor To view the RAID subsystem’s controller hardware information, click the Hardware Monitor link from the Information menu. The Hardware Monitor Information screen appears. NOTE: When no disk drive is installed in the disk slot, the disk temperature will show “--”.

  • Page 80: Creating New Raid Set Or Reconfiguring An Existing Raid Set

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.11 Creating New Raid Set or Reconfiguring an Existing Raid Set You can configure Raid Sets and Volume Sets using Quick Create or Raid Set Functions/Volume Set Functions configuration method. Each configuration method requires a different level of user input.

  • Page 81: Upgrading The Firmware

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.12 Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading Firmware Using Flash Programming Utility Since the RAID subsystem’s controller features flash firmware, it is not necessary to change the hardware flash chip in order to upgrade the controller firmware. User can simply re-program the old firmware through the RS-232 port.
  • Page 82 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Upgrading Firmware Through ANSI/VT-100 Terminal Emulation Get the new firmware version for your RAID subsystem controller. For Example, download the bin file from your vendor’s web site into the local directory. NOTE: When there is new boot ROM firmware that needs to be upgraded, upgrade first the boot ROM firmware.
  • Page 83 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 4. Select “ZMODEM modem” under Protocol to set ZMODEM as the file transfer protocol of your terminal emulation software. 5. Click Browse. Look in the location where the firmware file was saved. Select the firmware file name “xxxxxxxx.BIN”...
  • Page 84 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 7. When the firmware downloading is completed, the confirmation screen appears. Select Yes to start programming the flash ROM. 8. When the Flash programming starts, a message will show “ Start Updating Firmware. Please Wait”.
  • Page 85 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 10. After the firmware upgrade is complete, a message will show “Firmware Has Been Updated Successfully”. Restarting the RAID controller is required for the new firmware to take effect. User Manual...
  • Page 86 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Upgrading Firmware Through Web Browser Get the new version of firmware for your RAID subsystem controller. NOTE: When there is new boot ROM firmware that needs to be upgraded, upgrade first the boot ROM firmware. Then repeat the process (steps 1 to 3) to upgrade the firmware code after which a RAID controller restart will be necessary.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4 Appendix

    USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 4 Appendix 4.1 Upgrading from Single Power Supply Mode to Redundant Mode (Optional) NOTE: If Raid subsystem is in Single Power Supply Mode and customer wants to upgrade to Redundant Power Supply Mode, the other Power Supply Module can be purchased.
  • Page 88 USB and eSATA to SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. Change the toggle switch to RPW indicating that the power supply is in redundant mode. User Manual...

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