Avago Technologies MegaRAID SATA 150-4 (523) - Manual (Page 105)

Power Console Plus Overview 5-3
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A system running the Power Console Plus utility consists of the client,
registration server, and RAID server.
The MegaRAID Client monitors the registered MegaRAID Servers. The
MegaRAID client does not require a RAID controller. The MegaRAID
Server provides the connection from a host device to a RAID array and
manages its RAID arrays. The MegaRAID Registration Server contains
a database of the computers that have registered as RAID servers. The
MegaRAID Servers register with the MegaRAID Registration Server so
they can be monitored by the MegaRAID Client. The SNMP agent
supports the TCP/IP connection between the Power Console Plus
systems that are running Windows. The MegaService Monitor runs in the
background and tracks the events and status of devices connected to the
MegaRAID Server.
5.2.2 Features
The Power Console Plus tool provides:
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A configuration wizard that guides you through the disk configuration
process
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FlexRAID functionality for seamless online expansion without
interrupting server operations
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RAID level migration
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A consistency check to ensure parity and mirrored data accuracy
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A performance monitor
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The ability to change logical drive write, read, and cache policies
after the logical drive configuration
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The ability to save the configuration
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The ability to spin down physical drives before their removal
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The ability to view the current data transfer rate
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Complete system monitoring capabilities