"." wrote in message
om.au...
I have a question about the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4100, as
someone I know is selling one, but I'm not sure about exactly how it all
hangs together.

I'm interested in building up a Network Attached Storage device. I know
the 4100 has 12 slots, a smart array controller, and a fibre channel
interface. Does this mean that if I plug it into the fibre channel
connector on my D-Link DES 3624i switch, I have my NAS device, or does
it still need to be connected to a dedicated server running samba (for
example) to make it available on the network?

I don't know anything about this device so thought I'd ask.

There are lots of threads in this group that discuss using those RA4x00
devices.

You cannot connect this to an ethernet switch to get a NAS.

You must connect this to a host server, preferrably using a StorageWorks
FCAL adapter (32 or 64bit). You will nee fibre cable with SC connectors on
each side. You can have more than 1 system connected to it if you use a FCAL
hub or switch between the Chassis and your hosts.

The array controller is configured using the conventional ACU from the
smartstart CD, or from within a supported OS.

- LC