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Subject: Re: DPT Raid controllers...
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Hi,

I've used the later versions on Linux and there is a diagnostic executable
which I run every 5 minutes from a script which sends email to my cell
phone if the condition changes. Perhaps DPT has something like that on the
FreeBSD side or you can cat /proc something to get the status...I would
call them and escalate, the first 2-3 techs won't have a clue what you're
talking about...

Take care,
Randy Katz

At 02:43 PM 3/28/00 +1000, Karl Hanmore wrote:
>Good Day,
>Please excuse my ignorance (and cross posting).  
>
>I have just installed a DPT SmartRaid IV card, and am very happy that
>FreeBSD finds and uses it with no problems.
>
>To simulate drive failure, I have unplugged one of the drives (with the
>system powered down) and then powered the system up.  The raid controllor
>knows something is amis, and beeps continually during boot.  However, I
>was disapointed not to see any form of error/warning message in the logs.
>Is there a way to get some feedback?  Unfortuantly, the box is being
>installed remotely, and thus, I cannot hear its wails for help in the
>event of drive failure...
>
>Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.  As I am not subscribed to
>this list at present, could you please mail me and CC the list.
>
>Kind Regards,
>Karl Hanmore
>Ultranet
>
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