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SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide
Writer: Pamela King
Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide
Comments: 295469-002
File Name: A-FRNT.DOC
Last Saved On: 4/1/98 1:31 PM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Appendix C
Things You Should Know
Option Kit Contents
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C-1
SMART-2DH Controller Option Kit Contents
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C-1
SCSI Termination
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C-2
SCSI IDs
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C-2
SCSI Cabling
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C-2
SCSI Cable Connectors
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C-3
Migrating to/from Other SMART Array Controllers
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C-5
Appendix D
Understanding Drive Arrays
What is a Drive Array?
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D-1
Drive Arrays
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D-3
Logical Drives
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Drive Array Benefits
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Data Protection
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D-5
Performance Enhancement
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Distributing Data and Data Striping
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D-11
Array Accelerator
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Concurrent I/O Request Servicing
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D-14
Optimized Request Management
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D-14
Bus Master Data Transfers
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Expanding Storage Capacity
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Online Capacity Expansion
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Disk Drive Upgrades
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Other Fault Management Features
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D-18
Auto Reliability Monitoring
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D-19
Dynamic Sector Repairing
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D-19
Drive Parameter Tracking
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D-19
Drive Failure Alert Features
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D-19
Interim Data Recovery
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Automatic Data Recovery
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D-20
Hot-Pluggable Drives
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D-21
Controller Duplexing
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D-23
Software-Based Drive Mirroring
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D-23