User manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction.
PC/104 IDE RAID Module is an IDE to IDE Disk Array Controller. A “Real-Time-Backup” device designed for Enterprises, Schools, and Personal Using.
It provides a solution for low cost, high performance and redundant Disk Array function.
1.1 Functions and Features
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Data Mirroring: RAID Level 1 data mirror function. Backup data from one hard disk drive to another automatically, ensure your OS and important data
to be safe.
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Plug and Play: No need to install any device driver.
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OS Independence: Supports all PC operating systems.
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Auto Rebuild: Under system execution, if one hard disk drive is replaced, PC/104 IDE RAID Module will auto rebuild data to the new hard disk drive.
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Hot Swap: When one hard disk drive crashes, PC/104 IDE RAID Module allows you to remove it at once without power off. And by the mean while,
your system can work as usual.
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Firmware Upgradable: On-line WWW service, you can get newest firmware version via Internet.
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High Performance: System with PC/104 IDE RAID Module provides similar performance as with one single hard disk drive and provides high data
security for users.
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High Capacity: Hard disk drive capacity is no limitation.
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Easy Maintenance: Special DIY design. End-user can handle normal errors, and reduce MIS loading.
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System Indicators: Show system status by LEDs and the Buzzer.
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Host Compatibility: Supports IBM PCs, and compatible with most mainboards and chipsets.
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Hard Disk Compatibility: Supports all major brands’ IDE hard disk drives.
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Support Multi-boot System: Such as System Commander, IBM OS/2 Boot Manager, …….etc.
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RAID Manager: A software that operates with RAID system and allow user to Monitor and Remote Monitor the status of RAID systems.
1.2 System Requirements
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System: IBM PC Compatible Computer.
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CPU: Support Intel, AMD, Cyrix.
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Hard disk drive: Support most famous IDE hard disk drives, the capacity can be more than 30 Gbytes; Please make sure your device support LBA Mode
if it is smaller than 1 Gbytes.