Meridian Data SecurStor iSCSI to SATA-II RAID Subsystem 16i Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.3.3 Firmware (FW)
Firmware: The firmware is pre-installed software used to configure the
subsystem. The latest firmware functionalities include Task Scheduler,
Intelligent Drive Handling, and Media Scan. Media Scan handles low
quality drives in both the degraded mode and during the rebuild process.
Maintenance tasks will then be performed on an entire array or specific hard
drives. Various options are user-configurable such as priority, start time, and
execution intervals. For more information, please refer to the Generic
Operation Manual in the product utility CD.
1.3.4 Audible
Alarms
The subsystem comes with an audible alarm that is triggered when a
component fails or when the pre-configured temperature or voltage
thresholds are exceeded. Whenever you hear an audible alarm, it is
imperative that you determine the cause and rectify the problem
immediately.
Event notification messages indicate the completion or status of array
configuration tasks and are always accompanied by two (2) or three (3)
successive and prolonged beeps.
WARNING!
Failing to respond when an audible alarm is heard can lead to
permanent damage to the subsystem. When an audible alarm is
heard, rectify the problem as soon as possible.
1.4 Hot-swappable Components
1.4.1 Hot-swap
Capabilities
The subsystem comes with a number of hot-swappable components. A hot-swap
component is one that can be exchanged while the subsystem is still online without
affecting the operational integrity of the subsystem. These components should only
be removed from the subsystem when they are being replaced. At no other time
should these components be removed from the subsystem.