StorCase Technology InfoStation 12-Bay 4U Ultra160/SATA - Manual (Page 28)

InfoStation 12-bay RAID User's Guide - Rev. C00 StorCase Technology, Inc.
RAID Controller Configuration 17
Mode Operation
The SCSI-to-SATA RAID Controller operates in three (3) modes:
• Self-Diagnostic Mode
• Configuration Mode
• Operation Mode
Self-Diagnostic Mode
To ensure flawless operation, the RAID Controller has a built-in self-diagnostic utility. Self-
Diagnostic Mode occurs automatically upon power up, or after the RAID Controller has been
reset. During this mode, all components are tested and any potential problems are reported.
The Self-Diagnostic Mode runs three major diagnostic tests. The first diagnostic includes
testing the CPU and supporting core logic chips, the internal bus, memory, SCSI controller,
SATA controllers, and RS-232 controllers. The second diagnostic tests for the presence of
disks on each individual disk channel. It also checks the functionality of each disk found. The
final diagnostic tests the RAID functionality.
Configuration Mode
NOTE: The RAID Controller should be OFFLINE (disconnected from the host system)
when Configuration Mode is running.
Configuration Mode may be selected whenever the Enter button is pressed during Operation
Mode or when the Monitor Utility is invoked from the remote terminal. In Configuration Mode,
the user is able to modify the settings of the RAID Controller and perform different functions
to the controller.
Entering a Password
If the password-check feature is enabled, the user will be prompted to enter a password
before proceeding (the default password is "00000000"). Refer to section "4 Password
Security" for information on how to change the default password.
The user may use the front control panel buttons to enter the password. Use the ê and é
keys to scroll through the available characters, then use the Enter button to select the
character and move to the next position. Once all the characters have been entered, press
the Enter button to access the Configuration Mode.