
RAIDWatch User’s Manual
Usage Conventions
Throughout this document, the following terminology usage rules apply:
“Controller” always refers to Infotrend RAID array controllers.
“Subsystem” refers to Infortrend EonStor 8-, 12-, 16-bay or 24-bay
RAID array subsystems.
“RAIDWatch” refers to the entire program and all of its modules.
“RAIDWatch Manager” refers only to the management interface,
not to any other parts of the software.
“Root Agent” is an independent agent of the software, which
permits one management station to monitor and report the
operating status of multiple RAID systems. The Root Agent gets
information from and sends commands to one or multiple RAID
arrays.
“RAID Agent” is the part of the software, which allows the RAID
controller/subsystem to talk to the RAIDWatch Manager or Root
Agent. A RAID Agent communicates with the RAID array via
SCSI bus, iSCSI or Fibre channels (using the In-band protocols), or
via an Ethernet port. RAID Agents are the intermediaries between
RAID systems and the RAIDWatch program.
“Configuration Client” refers to the software utility that allows an
administrator to be notified of system events at any of the RAID
systems being managed. The Configuration Client also enables
centralized management of multiple arrays using a single
workstation.
Important information that users should be aware of is indicated with
the following icons:
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help you avoid making mistakes.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the
chance of losing data or damaging the system.
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