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Chapter 1 Over view
Read this chapter first if you use the disk array controller for the first time.
This chapter describes the notes you should always follow while you use the card, the
features of the card, and the hardware setup.
1. Notes on Use - Always Follow These Notes -
Follow the following notes to allow you to use the card safely.
1-1. Installation of WebPAM
Install the Web-based Promise Array Manager (called WebPAM hereafter), management
utility which manages the card on OS. The installation of WebPAM allows you to perform
the following operations:
Events and errors occurred on array system can be registered in the event log
and used effectively for troubleshooting and diagnosis.
WebPAM event information can be monitored by using NEC ESMPRO.
Manual rebuild, media patrol, and/or synchronization can be executed and
scheduled.
For the installation of WebPAM, refer to the online manual "N8103-89 Disk Array Controller
(SATA) Supplementary Setup Procedure" saved in the "S-ATA Array Management
Software" CD-ROM coming with the card.
1-2. Preventive Maintenance by Media
Patrol/Synchronization
Routine media patrol or synchronization is recommended as the preventive maintenance
against subsequent defects of hard disk drives (called HDDs hereafter). These features
allow subsequent defects of HDDs to be found and repaired as soon as possible. Both the
features can be done routinely by using the WebPAM scheduling feature.
For the detailed features of the media patrol and synchronization, see "Chapter 3 Features
of Disk Array Controller"
The recommended scheduling interval is once per week. Depending on the operation
status of your system, the scheduling interval should be at least once per month.
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To utilize the media patrol or synchronization, WebPAM must be installed.