A Bout T His M Anual; C Hapter 1: I Ntroduction - Asus DS300j G2 Series User Manual

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This Product Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the ASUS DS300f G2 Series and DS300j G2
external disk array subsystems. The manual is organized into chapters as follows:
• "Chapter 1: Introduction" on page 1, this chapter provides a general overview of the available devices
in the ASUS DS300f G2 Series and DS300j G2.
• "Chapter 2: Hardware Installation" on page 12 describes the steps necessary for installing subsystem
hardware including installing hard disks and placing the device into a rack system.
• "Chapter 3: Setup" on page 35 describes setting up a serial connection and the basics of how to use
the built-in command-line interface (CLI), the built-in command-line utility (CLU), and the embedded Web-
based ASUS Storage Array Management – Professional (ASUS Storage Management) software.
• "Chapter 4: Manage with ASUS Storage Management" on page 50 provides a more detailed description
of the various menus used for managing the ASUS DS300f G2 and connected DS300j G2 expansion
devices.
• "Chapter 5: Management with the CLU" on page 118 describes using the CLU and CLI (access to
the CLU is done through the CLI) to manage the ASUS DS300f G2 through the network or via serial
connection.
• "Chapter 6: Maintenance" on page 172 describes how to replace hardware components including RAID
controllers, power supplies, and cooling units; how to update firmware for subsystems and physical drives.
• "Chapter 7: Technology Background" on page 183 provides a description of the technologies and
concepts that underlie networked RAID storage systems generally and the ASUS DS300f G2 and DS300j
G2 subsystems in particular.
• "Chapter 8: Troubleshooting" on page 201 describes what to do in response to specific problems that
might be encountered over the lifetime operation of the ASUS DS300f G2 and DS300j G2 subsystems.
Included in the chapter are descriptions of the various types of alerts and notices delivered though the
management interfaces (ASUS Storage Management, CLU, CLI) or hardware (LEDs and audible signals).
• "Chapter 9: Support" on page 225 includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), how to contact technical
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support, how to return a system for repair, and warranty information.
• "Appendix A: Useful Information" on page 232
• "Appendix B: Multipathing on Windows" on page 235
• "Appendix C: Multipathing on Linux" on page 246
This manual includes a full table of contents, index, chapter task lists and numerous cross-references to help
you find the specific information you are looking for.
The terms "ASUS DS300f G2" or "subsystem" are used in examples or descriptions throughout this manual to
refer to any of the available ASUS DS300f G2 Series models. The terms "unit" or "device" can refer to any ASUS
DS300f G2 Series or DS300j G2 model.
Also included are four levels of notices:
Warning
A Warning notifies you of probable equipment damage or loss of data,
or the possibility of physical injury, and how to avoid them.
Caution
A Caution informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of data and how to
avoid them.
Important
An Important message calls attention to an essential step or point required to complete a
task, including things often missed.
Note
A Note provides helpful information such as hints or alternative ways of doing a task.
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