StorCase Technology CSI-to-SCSI Single & Dual RAID - Manual (Page 28)

Dual RAID Module User's Guide - Rev. A03 StorCase Technology, Inc.
Configuration 15
CONFIGURATION
Configuration Overview
To configure the Dual RAID Controller Module unit, run the Administrator Utility via a computer
serial port (cable provided). This utility allows the user to:
•
Create arrays
• Delete arrays
• Monitor array statistics
• Verify array integrity
• Change array configurations
• Monitor drive failures and use spare drives
• Monitor controller environmental, configuration, and status information
Starting the Administrator Utility
NOTES: Microsoft ® Windows ® 3.x and Windows ® NT™ 3.5x include a program
called Terminal which does not support ANSI color. If using either O/S,
select VT-100 for terminal emulation or use a third-party software program
such as Procomm for Windows.
Microsoft
® Windows ® 95/98/NT/2000 includes a program called Hyper-
Terminal that supports ANSI color.
The Administrator Utility is implemented with a VT-100 or ANSI terminal connected through the
RS-232 serial port on the Dual RAID Controller Module unit (Figure 2). This utility is embedded
in the firmware; software loading is not required unless for upgrade purposes.
The Administrator Utility can also be implemented through the RS-232 serial port on the
InfoStation User Interface Module (InfoStation Firmware Rev. 1.6 and higher), as shown in
Figure 10. This is especially convenient in rack-mount environments where it may be difficult
to access the Dual RAID Controller Module unit directly.
RS-232
Serial Port
IFS_6a
Figure 10: InfoStation User Interface Module