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- Brand
- Promise Technology
- Model
- SX4000 Lite
- Category
- Storage devices
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2023-10-21
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Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual
This manual provides instructions for the FastTrak S150 SX4 and SX4000 / SX4000 Lite RAID controller cards. It details the installation process for both Serial ATA and Parallel ATA models, including hardware setup and driver installation for various operating systems such as Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Linux distributions.
Read onlinePromise Technology SX4000 Lite specifications
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD |
|---|---|
| S150 SX4 Drive Support | up to four Serial ATA disk drives |
| SX4000 / SX4000 Lite Drive Support | up to four (Parallel) ATA disk drives |
| Hardware Feature | Hardware XOR accelerator |
Source: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite 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
What is the warranty period for Promise Technology products?
Promise Technology warrants the product for Three (3) years from the time of delivery to the original end user.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual
Can arrays be converted between RAID levels?
Yes, arrays are convertible and expandable on all models except the FastTrak SX4000 Lite.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual
What is the purpose of the Hardware XOR accelerator?
It offloads the parity calculation workload from the main CPU and transfers it to the controller card.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4/SX4000/SX4000 Lite User Manual
Can the drives be hot-swapped?
Yes, attached drives can be hot-swapped when used with the optional SuperSwap drive enclosures.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4/SX4000/SX4000 Lite User Manual
Do I need to change BIOS settings to install the card?
No changes are necessary in the motherboard CMOS/BIOS Setup for resources or drive types in most applications.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual
What should I do before installing the drive controller?
You should back up all data before installing any drive controller or storage peripheral.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual