Contec SPI-8451-LLVA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
6. RAID Controller
SPI-8451-LLVA, SPI-8452-LLVA, SPI-8451-LVA
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S.M.A.R.T. Status:
Indicates whether attached hard drive implements Self-Monitoring Analysis &
Reporting Technology to predict drive failure
Size:
Indicates capacity of individual drive
Location:
Shows physical location of drive. Indicates on which IDE channel (1 or 2), and whether
drive is Master or Slave on cable. This allows user to identify drives for removal/replacement.
Mapping:
Indicates physical parameters of drive (cylinders, heads, sectors)
Timing:
Shows selection of drive timing (directly related to burst speed) based on type of drive and
cable used.
Using Options Windows
Clicking on the Options tab reveals the Options Window. Array administrators can customize the
FastCheck™ Monitoring Utility in four major areas: Notification, Array Synchronization Scheduling,
setting Password, Desktop Appearance. Most options relate to Mirroring arrays (RAID 1).