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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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DA3100 RAID controller
The front panel of the DA3100 RAID controller consists of an LCD display,
status LEDs, and navigation buttons that allow you full access to system
information and complete control of the RAID operation.
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For detailed information on the RAID controller, refer to the DA3100
Hardware Manual that came with your system package.
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POWER LED
Lights up when the power is ON
2.
BUSY LED
Unlit (OFF) when there is no disk activity
Blinks when data on any of the HDDs is being accessed
Lighted (ON) when any unprocessed data is still in the
cache memory
3.
ATTEN LED
Lights up when an error message appears, or when service
is required (e.g. when a drive fails and needs to be
replaced)
4.
Down arrow
Scroll down to view available options
5.
Up arrow
Scroll up to return to previous options
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ENT
Selects and/or executes an option
7.
ESC
Returns to the previous menu or cancels a selection
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2x16 LCD
Displays system throughput during normal operation,
approximately 128Kbps per division. Displays messages
for configuration and management.
Do not remove the DA3100 RAID controller unit from the AR200
system. If you encounter any problems with the controller, or if you
wish to upgrade the memory, contact ASUS technical support. See
page vii of this user guide for ASUS contact information.