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Media Vault™ 4400 Series User Manual Release Date: 03/08
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Copyright © 2008 Ciprico Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Ciprico Inc., 7003 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 USA. Trademarks 4440TM, MediaVault,TM and the Ciprico Inc.TM name and logo are trademarks of Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Notice Although Ciprico Inc. has attempted to ensure the accuracy of this contents of this User Manual, it is possible that this document may contain technical inaccuracies, or typographical or other errors. Ciprico Inc. assumes no liability for any error in this publication, and for damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise, that may result from such error, including, but not limited to loss of data or profits. Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Contact Information Ciprico Inc. has several support options for users of its products, in order to access information and updates. When you contact Ciprico Inc., please have the following information available: • Product model and serial number • A description of the problem/situation • System configuration information, including: hard drive model(s), SATA/PATA drives and devices, and other controllers.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Document Change History Revision Level Date A March 2008 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc. Changes Initial release of this manual.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Safety Safety Definitions 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-2 Important Safety Considerations 1-4 Important Safety Considerations: French and German Languages 1-6 Protecting Equipment and Data 1-8 First Aid: Electrical Shock 1-9 Chapter 2 - Introduction About Your MediaVault MV 4440 2-2 Who Should Use This Manual 2-3 Chapter 3 - Getting Started Unpacking 3-2 Checking the Package Contents 3-3 Inspection 3-4 Chapter 4 - Installation Hardware Installation and C
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Chapter 5 - Operations Operational Functions 5-2 Components 5-3 Unit Power-Up Sequence 5-8 LED Power-On Sequence 5-8 Mode (RAID Type) Functions 5-9 Changing the Mode 5-11 Changing Modes When Hot-Plugging vPODs 5-13 Mode Set Button 5-14 Audible Alarm 5-15 Chapter 6- Configuration Formatting and Partitioning 6-2 Macintosh G4/G5 in OS X Partition/Format 6-3 Preparing a Single vPOD of the MV 4440 (Non-Striping) 6-6 Striping Two to Four vPODs of the MV 4440 6-11 Windows 2000/2003/XP
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Appendix A - Product Information Specifications A-2 Model Numbering A-3 Video Resolution Data A-4 RAID Compatibility A-5 Appendix B - Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement B-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement B-3 CE Compliance Information B-3 European Union Compliance Statement B-4 Appendix C - Updates Firmware Updates C-2 Appendix D - Limited Warranty and Return Parts Policy Limited Warranty D-2 Disclaimers of Warranty and Limitations of Remedy D-3 Inspection and A
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Glossary Index ix MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Chapter 1 Safety In this chapter… Safety Definitions........................................................................................... 1-2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................ 1-2 Important Safety Considerations ................................................................... 1-4 Invisible Laser Radiation Warning ................................................................. 1-5 Safety Warning Labels.....................
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Safety MediaVault 4440 User Manual Safety Definitions The following types of safety precautions appear in this manual: WARNING: Denotes the possibility of serious damage to equipment and/or serious injury to self. CAUTION: Denotes the possibility of minor to severe damage to equipment and/or possible injury to self. Safety Precautions WARNING: Before installing and using the MV 4440 User Manual read all instructions and caution markings on the equipment. WARNING: The MV 4400 weighs 49.6 lbs. (22.5 kg).
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Safety WARNING: To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings WARNING: To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the MV 4440 with damaged or substandard wiring. WARNING: Do not operate the MV 4440 if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or has been damaged in any way. WARNING: Use only attachments recommended or sold by Ciprico.
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Safety MediaVault 4440 User Manual Important Safety Considerations TABLE 1-1. Safety 1-4 Considerations. Consideration Risk/Description Servicing the Unit Do not attempt to service this unit yourself other than the removal of a vPOD. See Figure 1-1, and see Chapter 8, Maintenance. Risk of Shock The power module is removable, but hazardous voltage levels are maintained on a removed power module.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Safety Invisible Laser Radiation Warning Lasers emit visible and invisible radiation from the aperture opening when no fiber-optic cable is connected. When removing cables do not stare into the open apertures. See Figure 1-1. In addition, install protective aperture covers to fibre ports with no cable connected. Safety Warning Labels The following safety labels are located on the MV 4440. FIGURE 1-1. Class 1 Laser Product - Invisible Laser Radiation Warning.
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Safety MediaVault 4440 User Manual Important Safety Considerations: French and German Languages Les Considérations importantes de Sûreté Pas la tentative pour entretenir cette unité. L'ouverture ou enlever la couverture vous exposera aux tensions dangereuses ou aux autres dangers. Ne pas utiliser cette unité près de l'eau - tel que; la baignoire, le lavabo, l'évier de cuisine ou le baquet de lessive, dans un sous-sol mouillé de proche une piscine.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Safety Wichtige Sicherheitsberücksichtigungen Versuchen Sie nicht, diese Einheit zu warten. Öffnen oder Herausnehmen der Decke werden Sie zu gefährlichen Spannungen oder anderen Gefahren entblößen. Benutzen Sie dieses Einheit nahes Wasser nicht - wie zum Beispiel; Badewanne, washbowl, Küche Ausguß oder Wäscherei Wanne, in einem nassen Kellergeschoß von nahe einem schwimmenden Teich. Stellen Sie diese Einheit auf einen unsicheren Wagen, Gestell, Bügel oder Tisch nicht.
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Safety MediaVault 4440 User Manual Protecting Equipment and Data Backing Up Data Creating or deleting disk arrays destroys existing data on the drives. Always back up the data on the drives and save it to a server or hard-drive before attaching the drives to the controller. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Static electricity can destroy sensitive electronic components inside a computer.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Safety First Aid: Electrical Shock IMMEDIATE action must be initiated after a person has received an electrical shock. Obtain immediate medical assistance if available. The source of the shock must be immediately removed by either shutting down the power or removing the victim from the source. If it is not possible to shut off the power, the wire should be cut with either an insulated instrument or by a rescuer wearing electrically insulated gloves and safety glasses.
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Chapter 2 Introduction In this chapter… About Your MV 4440......................................................................................... 2-2 Who Should Use This Manual .......................................................................... 2-3 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Introduction MediaVault 4440 User Manual About Your MV 4440 Congratulations on purchasing the MV 4440 from Ciprico Inc., a leader in performance, quality, and storage for video editing and storage. The MV 4440 contains 4 modules, called "vPODs". Each vPOD is a 10-drive array. The MV 4440 storage system utilizes the latest RAID 6 drive protection and 4Gb Fibre Channel interface technology. RAID 6 provides for two-drive-down redundancy.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Introduction Who Should Use This Manual Only trained, experienced, and authorized personnel should install and operate the MV 4440. The intended user audience are system administrators and experienced users who understand and have used of one or more of the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows® • Macintosh® • Linux® • Unix® • SGI Irix® • Sun Solaris® For specific supported versions of each operating system, see the list given on the Ciprico Inc. website: http://www.
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Chapter 3 Getting Started In this chapter… Unpacking......................................................................................................... 3-2 Checking the Package Contents ...................................................................... 3-3 Inspection ......................................................................................................... 3-4 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Getting Started MediaVault 4440 User Manual Unpacking Remove all components from the shipping container. Retain all boxes and packing materials in case you might need to reuse them later. Be sure to ship the unit in the original Ciprico Inc. packaging. If the unit is improperly packaged, and the unit is damaged during shipping, there could be a delay in repairing the unit, and you will be liable for the damage. Examine the components for shipping damage. See the “Inspection” section on page 3-4.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Getting Started Checking the Package Contents An MV 4440 is shipped with individually packaged vPODs. After the vPODs are installed in the MV 4440 chassis, the unit is ready to be connected to a 4Gb Fibre Channel interface of your video edit computer equipment. The MV 4440 is shipped with the components and cables indicated in Table 3-1. Make sure that all components are included in the shipping carton. Notify your supervisor if components are missing. TABLE 3-1.
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Getting Started MediaVault 4440 User Manual Inspection Examine the MV 4440 for: • Correct part number on the barcode sticker at the rear of the unit (i.e., that the MVxxxxxxxxxx and SNxxxxxxxxx numbers on the barcode stickers match the data on the MV 4440 invoice). • Scratches, gouges, dents, or cracks in the enclosure. • Cracked or loose handles and rack-mount ears and/or feet. • Missing switches. • Bent, scratched, or missing pins on the connectors.
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Chapter 4 Installation In this chapter… Hardware Installation and Configuration........................................................ 4-2 Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors ..................................................... 4-3 Fibre Channel Connections ........................................................................... 4-4 Daisy Chaining .............................................................................................. 4-7 DIAG - Diagnostic Port ..............................
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Installation MediaVault 4440 User Manual Hardware Installation and Configuration The MV 4440 is shipped in the configuration shown in Figure 4-1. FIGURE 4-1. 4-2 The MediaVault 4440. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Installation Compatible Fibre Channel Host Adaptors For the best and most reliable operation, use only optical cables and associated SFPs. Do not use copper cables. TABLE 4-2. Compatible 2/4 Gigabit Fibre Channel Host Adaptors. ATTO Celerity series Apple Fibre Channel Qlogic QLE/QLA Series LSI Fibre Channel The MV 4440 communicates with your computer by using a 4Gb Fibre Channel LC Duplex optical interface.
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Installation MediaVault 4440 User Manual Fibre Channel Connections The MV 4440 is shipped with a 4Gb Fibre Channel SFP (Small Formfactor Pluggable) optical transceiver, with an LC Duplex hookup on FC Port 1 or FC Port 2. The SFP mates to two LC Duplex optical cables for data transfer to and from the host computer, server, etc. To Install the SFP and Connect the LC Duplex Optical Cable 1. 2. FIGURE 4-4. 4-4 Remove the protective cover from the SFP.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 3. FIGURE 4-5. Installation The tips of the LC Duplex cable are packaged with a protective covering. (The protector might be caps over the white tips of the LC cable or a clipped-on shell). Remove the cover before use. See Figure 4-5. The Tips of the LC Duplex Cable. 4. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc. Insert one end of the LC Duplex cable into the SFP at FC Port 1 or FC Port 2. See Figure 4-6.
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Installation MediaVault 4440 User Manual 5. FIGURE 4-6. Insert the other end of the LC Duplex cable into the Fibre Channel switch or Fibre Channel host base adaptor of the host computer, server, etc. LC Duplex Cable Being Inserted into the SFP (at FC Port 2). 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other vPODs (if applicable). NOTE: To remove the LC Duplex cable from the SFP, hold the release tab and pull out. 4-6 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Installation Daisy Chaining MV 4440 units include a hub feature, which allows up to 4 vPODs to be daisy chained. The built-in hub LEDs are located between the two Fibre Channel ports, as shown in Figure 4-7. FIGURE 4-7. Built-In Hub, Showing the LEDs Located Between the Fibre Channels. Hub Description Table 4-3 describes the function of each hub LED. See Figure 4-7 for the location of the Fibre Channel ports and LEDs. TABLE 4-3. Built-In Hub LEDs.
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Installation MediaVault 4440 User Manual Connection Configurations The MV 4440 can be attached either using the built-in hub feature or without using this feature. Various connection configurations are possible. Shown here are connections for four host adapters (or switches) to FC Port 2 of each vPOD (Figure 4-8); connections from vPODs 1 and 3 to a two-port host adapter (Figure 4-9); and four vPODs of an MV 4440 daisy-chained (Figure 4-10).
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Installation Host Computer FC Port 1 FC Port 2 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 MV 4440 Connection Configuration That Daisy-Chains Multiple vPODs of an MV 4440, with a Dual-Channel Fibre Channel Host Adapter. FIGURE 4-9. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Installation MediaVault 4440 User Manual Host Computer FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 vPOD FC Port 2 FC Port 1 MV 4440 FIGURE 4-10. 4-10 Connection Configuration, with Four vPODs Daisy Chained. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Installation DIAG - Diagnostic Port One serial diagnostic cable is supplied with each vPOD of an MV 4440 unit. For information about MV 4440 diagnostics or firmware updates access the Ciprico Inc. knowledge base at http://kb.ciprico.com/lore/ Editing System Requirements For video editing, the following video editing equipment, operating system, and video cards must be installed on your computer or connected to the computer or the MV 4440.
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Chapter 5 Operations In this chapter… Operational Functions ................................................................................... 5-2 Components .................................................................................................. 5-3 Unit Power-Up Sequence .............................................................................. 5-8 LED Power-On Sequence ............................................................................. 5-8 Mode (RAID Type) Functions ...........
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Operations MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operational Functions The operational functions for the MV 4440 are indicated on Table 5-1. TABLE 5-1. Operational Functions for the MV 4440. To Review this Function... 5-2 See This Page... The front and rear panel components used for MV 4440 operations. 5-3 Unit power-up sequence. 5-8 LED power-on sequence. 5-8 The types of mode selection (RAID levels) that can be selected for the MV 4440. 5-9 Changing the mode.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Components Front Panel Components For each vPOD FIGURE 5-1. Front Components (for the four vPODs). MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Operations TABLE 5-2. Front MediaVault 4440 User Manual Components of the MV 4440. Component Description Power LED “On” indicates that power is flowing to the vPOD. RAID 6 LED “On” indicates that the vPOD is operating in double-redundant RAID 6 mode. See the “Mode (RAID Type) Functions” section for additional RAID level information. When this indicator is off, the vPOD is operating in RAID 0 (performance) mode.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Rear Panel Components LINK LED Mode Set Mode Select ACTIVE LED vPOD 1 FC Port 1 OK LED Service LED Diagnostic Port FC Port 2 SYNC LED vPOD 2 vPOD 3 vPOD 4 Power Module (Power Supply) Power Switch Power Module “On” LEDs AC Power Receptacle FIGURE 5-2. Rear Panel Components. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Operations TABLE 5-3. Rear MediaVault 4440 User Manual Components of the MV 4440. Component Description LINK LED A LINK LED is “on” when the Fibre Channel controller in the vPOD has established communications with the hub in the vPOD. ACTIVE LED An ACTIVE LED will be on when data is being transmitted over the LC Duplex optical cables. The LED is not on when there is no data activity. vPOD Each vPOD (4 per MV 4440) contains 1 RAID controller and 10 pre-installed, 2.5-inch disk drives.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual TABLE 5-3. Rear Operations Components of the MV 4440. Component Description Power Module The power module contains two power supplies. If one power supply malfunctions, the two vPODs it powers will not power-up. (The power load for the upper two vPODs is distributed across the upper power supply, and the power load for the lower two vPODs is distributed across the lower power supply). The power modules must be serviced by trained personnel only. Call Ciprico Inc.
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Operations MediaVault 4440 User Manual Unit Power-Up Sequence Always power-up the MV 4440 before powering-up the host computer. This allows the disk drive modules, and the data access/data transmission functions of the MV 4440, to be fully operational before the host computer is booted-up and “sees” the MV 4440 activities. LED Power-On Sequence The front panel LEDs of the MV 4440 power-up in the following sequence (per vPOD).
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Mode (RAID Type) Functions The MV 4440 allows you to choose the RAID type at which the unit will operate. In general, if you do not backup your data on a daily basis Ciprico Inc. recommends using the RAID 6 function. TABLE 5-5. Mode Name Functions Mode* Sector Size Usable Capacity Description and Advantages Used with all operating systems.
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Operations MediaVault 4440 User Manual TABLE 5-5. Mode Name Functions Mode* Sector Size Usable Capacity If a Drive Fails... Description and Advantages Uses the highest data rate portions of the disk drives.** RAID 6 @ 4K HD Turbo 4 2048 bytes 40% Data is preserved There is access to 40% of the total capacity with redundancy to protect your data. This mode stripes data across 8 drives, with 2 drives as parity drives for redundancy.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Changing the Mode Mode selection allows the MV 4440 operator to choose the desired operating mode for the unit. See the mode selection choices at Table 5-5. CAUTION: Changing the mode can cause any existing data to become unreadable or corrupted. Make sure that any data you want to keep is stored elsewhere before you change the mode. CAUTION: Remove or delete any known partitions before changing the mode.
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Operations MediaVault 4440 User Manual Mode Change Procedure To change the mode, perform the following. Turn off the computer. 2. Select a mode. 3. Set the mode number at the MODE SELECT switch, located at the rear of the MV 4440. See Figure 5-3. Use a pointed object (such as a pen tip) to press the desired button at the MODE SELECT switch. • Press the upper button to increase the mode number. • Press the lower button to decrease the mode number. 1. Press to change Press to change FIGURE 5-3.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Changing Modes When Hot-Plugging vPODs In some cases the MV 4440 cannot be power-cycled, and the mode must be changed while the vPOD is hot-plugged. Perform the following procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc. Select a mode. Set the mode number with the MODE SELECT switch located on the vPOD. See Figure 5-3. Use a pointed object (such as pen tip) to press the desired button at the MODE SELECT switch. Insert the vPOD into the MV 4440.
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Operations MediaVault 4440 User Manual Mode Set Button This is a multi-function button. It can be used to: • Change the mode (RAID level). • Mute the audible alarm. • Start a rebuild process, if the MV 4440 is in RAID 6 mode. TABLE 5-6. Mode Set Button Functions Indicator Description Mode Set Button (for Mode changes) Used during the mode change procedure (see page 5-12). Press and hold this switch and apply power to the MV 4440. A double beep confirms the mode change.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Operations Audible Alarm The MV 4440 sounds an alarm when there is a problem with a drive. Corrective actions should be applied to fix the problem. TABLE 5-7. Description of the Audible Alarms. These beeps is normally associated with a Fibre Channel interface problem. 3 Short and 3 Long Beeps Always turn on the MV 4440 first, then turn on the computer. Ten or less slower beeps indicate a bad drive or an intermittent drive.
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Configuration Chapter 6 In this chapter… Formatting and Partitioning ..................................................................................... 6-2 Macintosh G4/G5 with OS X Partitioning/Formatting .............................................. 6-3 Preparing a Single vPOD of the MV 4440 (Non-Striping)..................................... 6-6 Striping Two to Four vPODs of the MV 4440........................................................ 6-11 Windows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting........
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual Formatting and Partitioning Formatting and partitioning the MV 4440 is required, in order to prepare the unit for usage. After the unit is physically connected to your computer, use the following sections as a guide to locate and execute the appropriate utility to format and partition the MV 4440. Treat each vPOD as one, ordinary hard-drive when partitioning and formatting. Install the appropriate driver for your host adapter.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration Macintosh G4/G5 with OS X Partitioning/Formatting Use the following configuration to get maximum speed from the MV 4440 with OS 10.x for video capturing/playback and editing. Check and ensure you are using the latest recommended configuration for your Fibre Channel host adapter, video capture card and editing software. Update any software or drivers, as necessary. Launching the Apple Disk Utility Program 1. 2. FIGURE 6-1. Launch the Apple Disk Utility program.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 3. FIGURE 6-2. 6-4 The Apple Disk Utility screen appears. In the example below, icons of the four “1.8 TB CIPRICO FC-R...” drives of the MV 4440 are shown in the left side. See Figure 6-2. Apple Disk Utility Screen, Showing Four 1.8 TB Ciprico FC-RAID Drives. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 4. FIGURE 6-3. Configuration Click on the upper CIPRICO FC-RAID icon. The screen changes, with the text of the “First Aid” tab displayed. See Figure 6-3. The Apple Disk Utility Screen, Showing the Text After the Disk Icon is Clicked. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual Preparing a Single vPOD of the MV 4440 (Non-Striping) 1. FIGURE 6-4. 6-6 Click the “Partition” tab at the upper right of the Apple Disk Utility screen. See Figure 6-4. The Apple Disk Utility Screen, After the Partition Tab is Clicked. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 2. Configuration At the “Volume Scheme:” field choose “1 partition”. See Figure 6-5. IMPORTANT: Do not choose “Use Current”. 3. At the “Name:” field, under “Volume Information,” choose a name for the volume. See Figure 6-5. 4. In the “Format:” field, select “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)”. See Figure 6-5. NOTE: For some versions of Mac OS/X, the screen contains a checkbox: “Install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers”. Make sure to check this checkbox. 5.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 6. FIGURE 6-6. 6-8 A Partition Disk screen appears. It warns about destroying data when partitioning a disk.To continue with the partition process, click the PARTITION button on this screen. See Figure 6-6. Partition Disk Screen, Displayed Before the First Drive is Partitioned. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration NOTE: Depending on system security, a dialog box might appear and require a system password. NOTE: If OS 10.5.x is used, a dialog box might appear that inquires whether you want to use this device as a backup device for “Time Machine”. Choose “No”. 7. When the partition process is finished, the named disk appears at the left side of the Apple Disk Utility screen. See Figure 6-7. FIGURE 6-7. The Name of the Newly Partitioned Disk at the Apple Disk Utility Screen.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 9. FIGURE 6-8. The Apple Disk Utility Screen, Showing Four Partitioned vPODs. 10. 6-10 When the partition process is finished, the four named vPODs appear at the left side of the Apple Disk Utility screen. See Figure 6-8. Close the Apple Disk Utility screen. The MV 4440 is ready for operations. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration Striping Two to Four vPODs of the MV 4440 1. 2. FIGURE 6-9. Launch the Apple Disk Utility program. (The Disk Utility is located at Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities.) If the MV 4440 has not previously been formatted, one or more warnings might appear before the Apple Disk Utility program is launched. Click INITIALIZE.... See Figure 6-9. Disk Insertion Warnings for an Unformatted MV 4440 Unit. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 3. 4. FIGURE 6-10. 6-12 The Apple Disk Utility screen appears. In the example below, icons of the four CIPRICO FC-RAID drives of the MV 4440 are shown in the left side. See Figure 6-10. Click on the upper CIPRICO FC-RAID icon. The Apple Disk Utility Screen, Prior to Clicking on the Upper Disk Icon. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 5. Configuration Click on the “RAID” tab at the upper section of the screen. See Figure 6-11. The “RAID” Tab of the Apple Disk Utility Screen, Showing the Text After the Disk Icon is Clicked. FIGURE 6-11. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 6. FIGURE 6-12. Drag the two or more CIPRICO FC-RAID icons to the middle section of the screen. See Figure 6-12. The Apple Disk Utility Screen, With Four RAID Icons in the Middle Section. At the “RAID Set Name:” field, name the volume. 8. At the “Volume Format:” field, choose “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)”. 9. At the “RAID Type:” field, choose “Striped RAID Set”. 10. Click the CREATE button. 7. 6-14 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 11. FIGURE 6-13. Configuration A Creating RAID screen appears. It warns about destroying data when a RAID set is created. To continue with creating the RAID, click the PARTITION button on this screen. See Figure 6-13. Creating RAID Warning Screen, Displayed Before a RAID Set is Created. NOTE: If OS 10.5.x is used, a dialog box might appear that inquires whether you want to use this device as a backup device for “Time Machine”. Choose “No”. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual When the creation process is finished, the Apple Disk Utility screen displays icons similar to the ones shown in this example. See Figure 6-14. The “1.8 TB CIPRICO FC-RAID...” icons represent the physical occurrences of the vPODs. The “RAID Slice” icon represents placeholders for the RAID set. The actual volume name is represented by “Untitled RAID Set 1”. It is shown below “7.3 TB Untitled RAID”, which represents the internal system name for the RAID set.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration Windows 2000/2003/XP Partitioning/Formatting Setup Procedure for Unstriped or Striped Volumes NOTE: Steps 1 through 9 of this section describe a process that is common to unstriped and striped volumes. The process diverges after step 9. At that point, see “Procedure for Unstriped Volumes Only” on page 6-23 or “Procedure for Striped Volumes Only” on page 6-28. 1. After the computer boots-up, right-click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop and select “Manage”.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 3. FIGURE 6-16. 6-18 If this is the first time that the array has been used on the PC, the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard screen appears. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-16. Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 4. FIGURE 6-17. At the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Select Disks to Initialize screen, make sure the Disk 1-Disk 4 checkboxes (as applicable, per the number of vPODs) are checked. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-17. Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Select Disks to Initialize Screen. 5. FIGURE 6-18. Configuration At the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Select Disks to Convert screen, check the Disk 1-Disk 4 checkboxes (as applicable, per the number of vPODs).
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 6. When the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard screen appears, review the information. If it is OK, click FINISH. See Figure 6-19. Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard - Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard Screen. FIGURE 6-19. 6-20 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 7. Configuration The Computer Management - Disk Management screen appears. It shows Disk 1-Disk 4 (as applicable) as unallocated and each with 1397.31 GB (1.397 TB) of capacity. See Figure 6-20. NOTE: Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit) have limits of 2 TB per disk. If the data exceeds this limit, the disks will not appear in Disk Management. FIGURE 6-20. Computer Management - Disk Management Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 8. FIGURE 6-21. Computer Management Screen, Showing “New Volume...” Selected. 9. FIGURE 6-22. 6-22 Right-click anywhere within the Disk 1 area, below the black bar, and select “New Volume...” in the pop-up menu. See Figure 6-21. The New Volume Wizard screen appears. Click NEXT. See Figure 6-22. New Volume Wizard Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration Procedure for Unstriped Volumes Only NOTE: As applicable, see the section entitled “Procedure for Striped Volumes Only” on page 6-28, to set-up striped volumes for the Windows operating system. 1. When the New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type screen appears, set the “Volume Type” to “Simple”. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-23. FIGURE 6-23. New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 2. FIGURE 6-24. New Volume Wizard - Select Disks Screen. 3. FIGURE 6-25. 6-24 The New Volume Wizard - Select Disks screen appears. Make sure that “Disk 1” is selected under “Selected:”. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-24. The New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letter or Path screen appears. Change the drive (array) letter, as desired. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-25. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration 4. The New Volume Wizard - Volume Format screen appears. As desired, change the “Volume label”. Make sure the “Perform a quick format” checkbox is checked. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-26. FIGURE 6-26. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 5. FIGURE 6-27. 6-26 The New Volume Wizard - Completing the New Volume Wizard screen appears. Review the settings that have been made. If incorrect, click < BACK to make a correction at a previous screen. If OK, click FINISH. See Figure 6-27. New Volume Wizard - Completing the New Volume Wizard Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 6. FIGURE 6-28. Configuration The Computer Management screen appears. It shows the settings of “New Volume (D:)” for Disk 1. See Figure 6-28. Computer Management Screen, Showing the New Volume for Disk 1. 7. 8. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc. Right-click in the area below the next vPOD and select “New Volume”. Repeat steps 1 through 7 of this section for each vPOD.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual Procedure for Striped Volumes Only NOTE: As applicable, see the section entitled “Procedure for Unstriped Volumes Only” on page 6-23, to set-up unstriped volumes for the Windows operating system. 1. When the New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type screen appears, set the “Volume Type” to “Striped”. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-29. FIGURE 6-29. 6-28 New Volume Wizard - Select Volume Type Screen, Showing “Striped” Selected. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 2. FIGURE 6-30. Configuration The New Volume Wizard - Select Disks screen appears. Highlight “Disk 2”,“Disk 3”, and “Disk 4” in the “Available:” field. Click ADD > to move “Disk 2”,“Disk 3”, and “Disk 4” to the “Selected:” field. See Figure 6-30. New Volume Wizard - Select Disks Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 3. FIGURE 6-31. 6-30 At the bottom of the screen, at “Select the amount of space in MB:” select a number that is at 10MB less than the maximum available space of the disk. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-31. New Volume Wizard - Select Disks Screen, With “Disk 1-4” Moved to “Selected:”. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 4. FIGURE 6-32. Configuration The New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letter or Path screen appears. Change the drive (array) letter, as desired. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-32. New Volume Wizard - Assign Drive Letters or Path Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 5. FIGURE 6-33. 6-32 The New Volume Wizard - Format Volume screen appears. Select “Do not format this volume”. Click NEXT >. See Figure 6-33. New Volume Wizard - Format Volume Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 6. FIGURE 6-34. Configuration The New Volume Wizard - Completing the New Volume Wizard screen appears. Review the settings that have been made. If incorrect, click < BACK to make a correction at a previous screen. If OK, click FINISH. See Figure 6-34. New Volume Wizard - Completing the New Volume Wizard Screen. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 7. FIGURE 6-35. 6-34 The Computer Management screen appears. It shows the settings of “New Volume (D:)” for Disk 1-Disk 4 (as applicable, per the number of vPODs). Close the screen. See Figure 6-35. Computer Management Screen, Showing Formatted Disk 1 to Disk 4. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Configuration NOTE: Prior to performing step 8, obtain the WinLDM utility from the following Ciprico Inc. URL: ftp://ftp.ciprico.com/pub/MediaVault/ winldm.zip. Uncompress the .zip file and save the .exe file to the C:\windows folder. 8. Access Start > All Programs [Programs] > Accessories > Command Prompt. 9. At the Command Prompt screen, type "winldm /lstripe". Press ENTER. 10. The Command Prompt screen lists all of the drives (devices) on the system.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual Reboot the computer. 13. After the computer boots-up, right-click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop and select Manage. Or, left-click on Start >, then right-click on My Computer > Manage. 14. The Computer Management screen appears. Click “Disk Management” at the left side. 15. At the center of the screen, right-click on the “(D:)” drives at Disk 1 to Disk 4 (as applicable). From the pop-up menu select “Format...”. See Figure 6-37. 12. FIGURE 6-37.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 16. FIGURE 6-38. The Format D: screen appears. At “Volume label:” give the volume a name. Make sure that the “Perform a quick format” checkbox is checked. Click OK. See Figure 6-38. Format D: Screen. 17. FIGURE 6-39. Configuration The Format D: warning dialog box appears. Click OK. See Figure 6-39. Format D: Warning Dialog Box. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Configuration MediaVault 4440 User Manual 18. FIGURE 6-40. Computer Management Screen, Showing the Volume Name. 19. 6-38 The Computer Management screen appears. Click DISK MANAGEMENT at the left side. The volume name, file system, and allocation unit size appear. See Figure 6-40. Close the Computer Management screen. The MV 4440 is ready for operations. MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Chapter 7 Problem Solving In this chapter... Problem Solving Issues & Answers ............................................................... 7-2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................. 7-4 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Problem Solving MediaVault 4440 User Manual Problem Solving Issues & Answers Review Table 7-1 for typical questions/problems, likely causes, and Ciprico Inc. recommendations. For additional troubleshooting issues and answers, see the Ciprico Inc. Knowledge Base at . TABLE 7-1. Problems, Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions. Issue/Problem 10 or less slow beeps (repeating over and over). Indicates that a drive with that number has a problem.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual TABLE 7-1. Problems, Problem Solving Likely Causes, and Recommended Solutions. Issue/Problem Other Hardware Failure Likely Causes Includes: - LED failure Recommended Solutions Contact Ciprico Inc. technical support for further instructions. - Beeper failure - Switch failure - A problem inside the chassis. Lost Volume Includes: - Drive or multiple drives down 1. Depends on the cause, as listed the problems above.
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Problem Solving MediaVault 4440 User Manual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) TABLE 7-2. Frequently Asked Questions. What is the proper placement of my MediaVault? The MV 4440 can be operated in a tower configuration only. Whenever possible, do not place the unit near the floor, as it will pick up more dust. What are typical data-rate speeds? The internal data rates per vPOD range anywhere from 500MB/sec to about 606MB/sec. Striping the four vPODs together provides a sustained data rate of 1000MB/s.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual TABLE 7-2. Frequently Problem Solving Asked Questions. What is RAID 6? As in RAID 5, RAID 6 staggers its parity information across multiple drives. Its major difference, however, is that it writes two parity blocks for every stripe of data, which means that the array is capable of remaining accessible to the users even after having sustained two simultaneous drive failures.
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Problem Solving TABLE 7-2. Frequently MediaVault 4440 User Manual Asked Questions. What is journaling and should I use it? Journaling is where the computer (in the background), logs all disk transactions, such as file open, file write, file read, file close. In the event of volume corruption, this journal is easy for recovery programs to find on the disk and make repairs, based on this file. We recommend journaling (if your OS supports it), in case of such corruption.
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Chapter 8 Maintenance In this chapter... vPOD Hot-Swapping ..................................................................................... 8-2 vPOD Hot-Swap Procedure ....................................................................... 8-3 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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Maintenance MediaVault 4440 User Manual vPOD Hot-Swapping If a vPOD fails or malfunctions, or if you wish to swap-out a functioning vPOD while the MV 4440 is powered-up, perform the “vPOD Hot-Swap Procedure” on page 8-3. Return a failed or malfunctioning vPOD to Ciprico Inc. See Appendix D, Limited Warranty and Return Parts Policy, for information regarding returned parts. 8-2 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Maintenance vPOD Hot-Swap Procedure NOTE: Although a vPOD attempts to notify the host computer that it is no longer present in the MV 4440, it is the responsibility of the host computer software to be aware of this status change. Do not remove a vPOD while critical data is being written from the host computer to the MV 4440. 1. 2. Mode Set button On the back of the vPOD to be removed, change the MODE SELECT switch setting to “14”.
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Maintenance MediaVault 4440 User Manual NOTE: The Activity LED on the back of the vPOD goes off, which indicates that it is safe to remove the vPOD. 3. 4. 8-4 Install a replacement vPOD in the MV 4440. Insert the required cables. Tighten the thumbscrews. Set the MODE SELECT switch of the replacement vPOD to the previously used setting, in order to perform operations such as reconstruction.
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APPENDIX A Product Information In this chapter… Specifications.................................................................................................... A-2 Model Numbering ............................................................................................. A-3 Video Resolution Data ...................................................................................... A-4 RAID Compatibility............................................................................................
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Specifications TABLE A-1. Specifications for the MV 4440. Specification Value or Range Current draw * (117 Vac, for a 4 vPOD unit) Start-up/Peak: 1.92 A / 224.64 W Seek/Run-Time: 1.48 A / 173.16 W Idle: 1.2 A / 140.4 W Current draw * (220 Vac, for a 4 vPOD unit) Start-up/Peak: 1.02 A / 224.4 W Seek/Run-Time: 0.85 A / 187 W Idle: 0.68 A / 149.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Model Numbering The MediaVault model number for the MV 4440 is: 83005266 = Chassis with power supply unit 83005267 = vPOD with 250 GB drives MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Video Resolution Data TABLE A-2. Video Video Resolution Data Rate, Megabytes/Sec DV/DV25 3.7 DV 50 7.4 SD, 8 bit 20 SD, 10 bit, 4:2:2 27 HD 1080i, 8 bit 120 HD 1080i, 10 bit, 4:2:2 155 HD 720p, 8 bit 110 HD 720p, 10 bit, 4:2:2 138 TABLE A-3. Video A-4 Resolution Data Rates Resolution vs. Hours per Terabyte Video Resolution Hours per Terabyte (1000 gigabytes) DV/DV25 75.1 DV 50 37.5 SD, 8 bit 13.9 SD, 10 bit, 4:2:2 10.3 HD 1080i, 8 bit 2.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual RAID Compatibility For Macintosh Operating Systems TABLE A-4. Compatibility Media Vault Mode Selection by Mode and Partition.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual For Windows 2000/2003/XP Operating Systems TABLE A-5. Compatibility Media Vault Mode Select by Mode and Partition.
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APPENDIX B Compliance Statements In this chapter… FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................. B-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement .......................................................... B-3 CE Compliance Information.............................................................................. B-3 European Union Compliance Statement........................................................... B-4 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual FCC Compliance Statement The MediaVault family of products complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe `B' est conforme á la norme NMB-003 de Canada. For further compliance information, contact Ciprico Inc., using the information given on page iv of this manual.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: • European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B • European Standard EN50081-1 (1992) B-4 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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APPENDIX C Updates In this chapter… Firmware Updates ......................................................................................... C-2 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Firmware Updates From time to time firmware updates are made available to maintain compatibility with latest software releases, correct problems, or add new features. If you are experiencing problems with the MediaVault you might want to go on-line and visit the Ciprico Inc. Web site, at http://kb.ciprico.com/lore/ index.php to check for any available firmware download for the MediaVault series products. C-2 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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APPENDIX D Limited Warranty and Return Parts Policy In this chapter… Limited Warranty............................................................................................... D-2 Disclaimers of Warranty and Limitations of Remedy ........................................ D-3 Inspection and Acceptance............................................................................... D-3 Advanced Replacement Option ........................................................................
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Limited Warranty Ciprico Inc. warrants that from a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment to customer, each product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The liability of Ciprico Inc. under this warranty is limited to replacing, repairing, or issuing credit (at the discretion of Ciprico Inc.) for any devices which are returned by the purchaser during such period, proved that (a) Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Disclaimers of Warranty and Limitations of Remedy EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY POLICY, CIPRICO INC. (ON ITS OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ANY IF ITS AGENTS) DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CIPRICO INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY OTHER LOSSES, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES RELATING TO PRODUCT DEFECTS OR FAILURES.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Advanced Replacement Option For a period of thirty (30) days, forty-five (45) days for International, from the date of shipment to the customer, Ciprico Inc. will provide the customer with an advanced replacement of the defective product or component. Under this option, the customer shall return the defective product or component to Ciprico Inc. upon receipt of the replacement item. The customer will be invoiced for any advanced replacement items not returned to Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Return Parts Policy Any warranty or service returns must be accompanied by an approved Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number to ensure prompt handling and processing. Spare parts manufactured by Ciprico Inc. and purchased from Ciprico Inc. after the original disk array order carry a three (3) year warranty. Host Bus Adapters and spare parts (including drives) not manufactured by Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual What Items to Return Return the following items to Service Support at Ciprico Inc.: • The MV 4440 covered by the Ciprico Inc. warranty. Do not return cables, manuals, etc. • A copy of the original invoice as a proof-of-purchase. Mail the damaged MV 4440 and a copy of the invoice to: Destination D-6 Address USA and Canada Ciprico Inc. 7003 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, USA Other countries Return the MV 4440 to your dealer or retailer.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual How to Return the Product Follow these guidelines for returning the MV 4440 to Ciprico Inc. • Use the original shipping carton and packaging. • Package the MV 4440 as carefully as possible. (The product might be damaged, but still reparable). • Use a form or sheet of paper to describe the product’s problem(s). • On the shipping label, include an “Attention:” line, with the approved RMA number. • Include a copy of the original invoice in the carton.
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APPENDIX E Fabric Switch Zoning In this chapter… Fabric Switch Zoning ........................................................................................ E-2 Background Information ................................................................................ E-2 Fabric Switch Zoning Techniques ................................................................. E-2 SAN Software Examples............................................................................... E-4 MV 4440_Ciprico Inc.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Fabric Switch Zoning IMPORTANT: The techniques and examples described in this appendix are for information only. Many different zone and port configurations are possible, and not all configurations have been validated and/or verified for use with the MV 4440 unit. Background Information If an array or multiple arrays and multiple computers are attached to a fibre channel switch, by default the switch acts as a hub, relaying information from all ports to all other ports.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual Example 1 Here is a basic example, with a dual-channel computer and MV 4440 with four vPODs: Channels 1 and 2 of the computer are attached to ports 1 and 2 of the switch. The four channels of the array are attached to ports 3 and 4, 5, and 6 of the switch. The switch is ten-port. By default, without zoning, the computer sees two copies of each vPOD on each of the two channels. Each channel of the array sees two copies of the computer.
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual 1:1 Relational Create eight zones: • Zone 1 contains ports 1 and 5 • Zone 2 contains ports 2 and 6 • Zone 3 contains ports 1 and 7 • Zone 4 contains ports 2 and 8 • Zone 5 contains ports 3 and 5 • Zone 6 contains ports 4 and 6 • Zone 7 contains ports 3 and 7 • Zone 8 contains ports 4 and 8 In the Plain and Simple configuration, the setting works, though occasionally one channel of the array might test the corresponding channel of the other array and/or the other computer, causin
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual SAN software can perform more complex functions, such as giving users different access to different parts of the arrays, or limiting bandwidth. SAN software typically requires a client program/license be installed on each client. However, if the number of clients becomes too great, it is recommended that a dedicated server also be used to manage the flow of the data.
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Glossary TABLE G-1. Acronyms or Terminology. Acronym or Word Acronym Description Definition ATA Advanced Technology Attachment A standard interface for connecting a computer’s storage devices, such as CD-ROMs and hard-drives. BIOS Basic Input/Output System Built-in software routines, stored in ROM, that contain the code for controlling the keyboard, monitor, disk drives, serial communications, etc. channel A link that transports data point-to-point.
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Glossary MediaVault 4440 User Manual TABLE G-1. Acronyms Acronym or Word or Terminology. Acronym Description logical drive One or more disk drives grouped together and which appear as a single device to an operating system. mirroring NTFS The duplication of data for backup, or a method of distributing network data traffic among several computers with identical (redundant) data. New Technology File System parity The file system used by the Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP operating systems.
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Index Numerics 2 Gb Fibre Channel host adaptors 4-3 4 Gb Fibre Channel host adaptors 4-3 A about the MV 4440 2-2 acceptance and inspection D-3 acronyms, definitions GL-1 advanced replacement option D-4 alarm, audible 5-15 C changing the RAID level 5-9 characteristics of the MV 4440 2-2 Ciprico Web site for additional information iv compatibility, operating systems A-5 compatibility, RAID A-5 compliance information, CE B-3 compliance statement, CE (French language) B-3 compliance statement, CE (German langu
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual F Fabric Switch Zoning E-2 FAQs 7-4 FCC compliance statement, Rules Part 15 B-2 features of the MV 4440 2-2 Fibre Channel host adaptor 4-3 Fibre Channel, connections 4-4 firmware updates C-2 First Aid, electrical shock 1-9 formatting/partitioning, Windows OS, striped or unstriped volumes 6-17 frequently asked questions 7-4 front panel, components 5-3 functions of the MV 4440 5-2 M Macintosh G4/G5, OS X, partion/format 6-3 Macintosh, striping two or more vPODs 6-11 Macintosh, pr
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MediaVault 4440 User Manual R RAID compatibility, Windows 2000/2003/XP A-5 RAID compatibility, Macintosh OS A-5 RAID type advantages 5-9, 5-10 RAID type, changing it 5-12 RAID types 5-9, 5-10 rear panel, indicators 5-5 replacement of product D-4 resolution, video A-4 return parts policy D-5 return parts, how to return the product D-7 returned parts D-6 W warranty, limited D-2 weight, MV 4440 A-2 who should use this manual 2-3 Windows 2000/2003/XP partition/format 6-17 Windows, procedure for striped volume
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Ciprico Inc. 7003 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 USA P/N 20050112, Rev. A 03/08 Phone: 1-877-484-3797 Fax: 952-540-2402 Web: www.ciprico.