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Click on the “Quick Create” in the main menu, your volume is
automatically configured based on the number of disks in your
system. You can create a RAID set associated with exactly one
volume set. The user can change the Raid Level, Capacity,
Initialization Mode, and Stripe Size. A hot spare option is also
created, depending on the exist configuration. Click on the
“Confirm The Operation” check box and click on the “Submit”
button, the RAID set and volume set will start to initialize. If
you prefer to customize your volume set, please use the “Raid
Set Functions” and “Volume Set Functions”. See chapter 4 of
ThunderBox 800 user manual for information on customizing
your RAID volumes using McRAID storage manager. Other-
wise, to begin using the ThunderBox 800 right away, go on
the next
“Format the Volume”
section to begin the formatting
procedure.
• Method 2: McRAID Storage Manager Through LAN port
User can remote manage the RAID storage directly connected
to the 10/100Mbits RJ45 LAN port via standard web brows-
ers.To configure ThunderBox 800 using a LAN port, you need
to know its IP address. The default IP address will be shown
on the LCD initial screen. Launch your web browser-based
McRAID storage manager by entering http://[IP Address] in
the web browser. Enter RAID storage default User Name “ad-
min” and the Password “0000” when the login page prompted
for it. After logging in, the McRAID storage manager process
starts. Follow the on-screen steps, responding as needed, to
configure RAID volume. See the Chapter 4 of ThunderBox 800
user manual for information on customizing your RAID vol-
umes using McRAID storage manager.
• Method 3: LCD Panel with Keypad
You can use LCD front panel and keypad function to simply
create the RAID volume. The LCD status panel also informs
you of the disk array’s current operating status at a glance.
The LCD configuration is described in a separate manual:
ThunderBox 800_LCD manual. It is available on your Areca
CD, in the /docs folder. The LCD provides a system of screens
with areas for information, status indication, or menus. The
LCD screen displays up to two lines at a time of menu items
or other information. ThunderBox 800 default User Name is
“admin” and the Password is “0000”.
