Key facts
- Brand
- Promise Technology
- Model
- FastTrak SX4030
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2023-10-21
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Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060 and S150 SX4-M User Manual
This manual guides users through installing and configuring Promise Array Management (PAM) for FastTrak SX4030, SX4060, and S150 SX4-M RAID controllers. It explains how to set up the Monitoring Utility, Message Server, and Message Agent components to monitor and manage RAID arrays remotely. The guide covers user interface navigation, array creation, alert notifications, and RAID maintenance tasks like rebuilding and synchronization. It also includes RAID concepts and troubleshooting tips for networking issues.
The manual is designed for IT managers and system administrators who need to monitor RAID systems from remote locations, including over the Internet. It emphasizes that management access is restricted to the RAID PC, while monitoring can be done from any networked PC.
Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030 specifications
| Controller Type | ATA RAID controllers (SX4030, SX4060) and Serial ATA RAID controller (S150 SX4-M) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Drives Supported | Up to four drives (Serial ATA for S150 SX4-M, Parallel ATA for SX4030 and SX4060) |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD |
| Hardware Feature | Hardware XOR accelerator |
| Hot-Swapping Support | Yes, with optional Promise SuperSwap drive enclosures |
Source: Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060, S150 SX4-M User Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
Can I monitor RAID systems remotely?
Yes, PAM runs over a TCP/IP network and allows monitoring from any computer on the network, including over the Internet.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060 and S150 SX4-M User Manual
Where does the Message Server run?
The Message Server can run on a network file server or on the PC controlling the RAID.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060 and S150 SX4-M User Manual
What RAID levels can be created with these controllers?
RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD arrays can be created, depending on the application.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060, S150 SX4-M User Manual
Do these controllers support hot-swapping?
Yes, with optional Promise SuperSwap drive enclosures.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak SX4030, SX4060, S150 SX4-M User Manual