NEC N8103-89 User Manual

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55Chapter 1 OverviewRead 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, thefeatures 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 WebPAMInstall the Web-based Promise Array Manager (called WebPAM hereafter), managementutility which manages the card on OS. The installation of WebPAM allows you to performthe following operations: Events and errors occurred on array system can be registered in the event logand 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 andscheduled.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 ManagementSoftware" CD-ROM coming with the card.1-2. Preventive Maintenance by MediaPatrol/SynchronizationRoutine media patrol or synchronization is recommended as the preventive maintenanceagainst subsequent defects of hard disk drives (called HDDs hereafter). These featuresallow subsequent defects of HDDs to be found and repaired as soon as possible. Both thefeatures can be done routinely by using the WebPAM scheduling feature.For the detailed features of the media patrol and synchronization, see "Chapter 3 Featuresof Disk Array Controller"The recommended scheduling interval is once per week. Depending on the operationstatus of your system, the scheduling interval should be at least once per month.CheckTo utilize the media patrol or synchronization, WebPAM must be installed.