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- Brand
- Promise Technology
- Model
- SX4000
- Category
- Storage devices
- Documents
- 6
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2023-10-21
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Promise Technology FastTrak SX4000 Quick Start Guide
This guide walks you through unpacking, installing, and configuring the FastTrak SX4000 RAID controller. It covers memory module testing, card installation, hard drive setup, creating disk arrays using the FastBuild BIOS utility, and installing software drivers. The guide includes warnings about data backup and static electricity precautions.
The FastTrak SX4000 supports RAID levels including 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD. It requires a compatible SDRAM DIMM (64–256 MB) and supports up to four Ultra ATA hard drives. The onboard FastBuild utility is used to create the first array, and software drivers are installed via CD or downloaded from the Promise website.
Promise Technology SX4000 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
All Promise Technology SX4000 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual 82 p
- Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4/SX4000/SX4000 Lite User Manual 78 p
- Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 and SX4000 series Promise Array Management User Manual 102 p
- Promise Technology FastTrak SX4000 RAID Controller User Manual 53 p
- Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 / SX4000 / SX4000 Lite User Manual 78 p
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
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
What is Promise Array Management (PAM)?
Promise Array Management (PAM) is a utility application designed specifically for monitoring and managing Promise Technology RAID products, such as the FastTrak SX4000 series and S150 SX4 RAID Controller cards.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 and SX4000 series Promise Array Management User Manual
How does PAM work with RAID controllers?
PAM works with the Promise FastTrak SX4000 series and S150 SX4 Controller card. It watches the RAID and when significant events happen, or it discovers a problem, the Message Agent sends a warning to the Message Server.
From: Promise Technology FastTrak S150 SX4 and SX4000 series Promise Array Management User Manual