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Promise Pegasus2 R6 User Manual

Promise Pegasus2 R6
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P
EGASUS2
R6, R4, R8
Product Manual
Version 2.0

Table of Contents

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Promise Pegasus2 R6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelPegasus2 R6
CategoryStorage
InterfaceThunderbolt 2
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Drive Bays6
Form FactorDesktop
TypeRAID System
Drive Type3.5" SATA HDD
CoolingFan
Power SupplyInternal
Weight22.5 lbs
Operating System CompatibilitymacOS

Summary

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction to Pegasus2

Architecture

Details the core PMC Sierra 8011 I/O processor and memory.

Protocol Support

Explains Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and daisy-chaining capabilities.

Key Benefits

Lists the main advantages and features of the Pegasus2 system.

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications including capacity, power, and dimensions.

Hardware

Introduces the external hardware components and LEDs of the Pegasus2 unit.

Installation and Setup

Summary of the setup procedure

Outlines the basic steps for setting up the Pegasus2 device.

Packing List

Lists the items included in the Pegasus2 shipping package.

Connect the power cord

Provides instructions for connecting the power cord to the Pegasus2 unit.

Connect Pegasus2 to your Mac

Guides users on establishing the Thunderbolt connection to a Mac computer.

Installing the Software

Details the process for installing the PROMISE Utility software.

Power modes on the Pegasus2

Explains the automatic power saving features like Sleep and Wake.

Shutting down the Pegasus2

Provides steps for safely shutting down the Pegasus2 unit.

Daisy-Chaining Multiple Pegasus/Pegasus2 Units

Unlocking the UI

Displaying Multiple Pegasus/Pegasus2 Units

Explains how to view and manage multiple Pegasus units in the utility.

To Create a Disk Array and Logical Drive

Manage with PROMISE Utility

Accessing the PROMISE Utility

Covers opening, closing, and unlocking the PROMISE Utility interface.

Perusing the PROMISE Utility Interface

Provides an overview of the PROMISE Utility interface, menus, and toolbar icons.

Managing Subsystems

Explains how to view and manage enclosure information and settings.

Managing the RAID Controller

Details viewing controller information, statistics, and making settings.

Managing Background Activities

Covers scheduling and managing background tasks like Media Patrol and Rebuild.

Managing Physical Drives

Explains how to view and manage individual physical drives.

Managing Disk Arrays

Covers viewing, creating, and managing disk arrays.

Managing Logical Drives

Details managing logical drives, including creation, formatting, and settings.

Managing Spare Drives

Explains how to view, create, and manage spare drives for fault tolerance.

Technology Background

Disk Arrays

Explains disk array technology, Media Patrol, and PDM.

Logical Drives

Details logical drive technology, RAID levels, stripe, and sector size.

Spare Drives

Explains spare drive technology, definition, options, and requirements.

RAID Controllers

Covers RAID controller technology, cache policies, and capacity coercion.

Troubleshooting

Responding to an Audible Alarm

Describes how to interpret and respond to audible alarms from the Pegasus unit.

PROMISE Utility

Discusses issues related to the PROMISE Utility and viewing event logs.

Checking LEDs

Explains how to interpret the status of system and drive carrier LEDs.

Viewing the Event Logs

Guides users on how to view runtime and NVRAM events for diagnostics.

Physical Drive Problems

Covers troubleshooting physical drive issues, diagnosis, and replacement.

Disk Array and Logical Drive Problems

Addresses issues like degraded arrays, offline drives, and rebuilding procedures.

Subsystem Problems

Helps diagnose and resolve subsystem issues like overheating and power supply problems.

Connection Problems

Provides solutions for issues related to cables and daisy-chain connections.

Contacting Technical Support

Limited Warranty

Disclaimer of other warranties

States limitations and disclaimers regarding product warranties.

Your Responsibilities

Outlines user responsibilities for product use and data backup.

Returning the Product For Repair

Provides instructions and requirements for returning the product for repair.

Appendix A

Transferring A Physical Hard Disk From Mac To Pegasus2

Details the process of using a Mac's hard disk as a pass-through disk in Pegasus2.

Appendix B

Hard Drive Compatibility

Guides users on finding compatible physical drives for the Pegasus2.

GNU General Public License

Provides information about the included GNU General Public License software.