Key facts
- Brand
- Promise
- Model
- TX2000
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2023-10-21
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Promise TX2000 Ultra ATA/133 RAID Card User Manual
This manual guides users through installing and configuring the Promise TX2000 RAID card, supporting RAID 0, 1, 0+1, and JBOD configurations. It includes quick start instructions, BIOS setup, drive installation, and driver installation for Windows OSes. The card supports 66MHz PCI buses and Ultra ATA/133 drives for improved performance and data redundancy.
The manual also covers troubleshooting common issues, including motherboard compatibility, CMOS settings, drive errors, and OS-related problems. It includes information on the Promise Array Management Utility (PAM) for remote array management and email notifications.
Promise TX2000 specifications
| Supported Bus Speed | 66MHz PCI bus (backward compatible with 33MHz) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | Up to 266MB per second |
| Supported RAID Levels | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD |
| Drive Compatibility | Ultra ATA/133, Ultra ATA/100, Ultra ATA/66, EIDE, Fast ATA-2 |
| Maximum Drives Supported | Four Ultra ATA drives |
| BIOS Support | Bootable BIOS supports drives larger than 137 GB |
All Promise TX2000 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the FastTrak TX2000 RAID Card?
Promise originally designed the FastTrak TX2000 card as a cost-effective, high performance RAID card that adds performance and/or reliability to PC desktops and/or servers using Ultra ATA/133, Ultra ATA/100, Ultra ATA/66, or EIDE drives.
What RAID levels does the FastTrak TX2000 support?
The FastTrak TX2000 supports striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping/mirroring (RAID 0+1), or spanning (JBOD) operation.
What drives are recommended for use with FastTrak controllers?
It is recommended to use identical drives under the same array. Use of drives with different ATA modes may result in arrays going offline.
How do I ensure the FastTrak BIOS posts correctly?
Always make certain that the FastTrak Fastbuild Bios posts in order to be able to create an array. If the FastTrak Bios does not post it can indicate a resource problem with another device.