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VTRAK
M610i, M310i, M210i
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
© 2007 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide
VTrak Installation Task List
Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak (below)
Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack (page 5)
Step 3: Installing Disk Drives (page 10)
Step 4: Making Management and Data Connections
Step 5: Making Serial Cable Connections (page 15)
Step 6: Connecting the Power (page 16)
Step 7: Setting the IP Address (page 18)
Step 8: Creating Disk Arrays with WebPAM PROe (page 24)
For complete information about your VTrak E310f/s subsystem, see the VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Product Manual on the CD.
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VTrak Unit |
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Quick Start Guide |
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Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak |
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• CD with SNMP files, Product |
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Manual and Quick Start Guide |
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Warning
The electronic components within the VTrak disk array are sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). Observe appropriate precautions at all times when handling the VTrak or its subassemblies.
Important
Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
•Cat 6, preferred
•Cat 5E, minimum
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Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak
Figure 1. VTrak M610i front view
Drive Carrier LEDs
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Figure 2. VTrak M310i front view (M210i is similar)
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Figure 3. VTrak M610i rear view
RAID Controller
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Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 with Battery
Figure 4. VTrak M310i and M210i rear view
Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 with Battery
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Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack
Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack
The M610i is shown on this page. The M310i and M210i are shown on page 7.
Mounting the VTrak M610i in a Rack
The M610i subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails.
Figure 5. VTrak M610i mounted in a rack with the supplied rails
Vertical Rack Post |
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Cautions
•At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system.
•Do not lift or move the VTrak subsystem by the handles, power supplies or the controller units. Hold the subsystem itself.
•Do not install the VTrak subsystem into a rack without rails to support the subsystem.
•Only a qualified electrician who is familiar with the installation procedure should mount and install the VTrak subsystem.
•Be sure all switches are OFF before installing the VTrak subsystem or exchanging components.
To install the M610i subsystem into a rack with the supplied mounting rails:
1.Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system. See Figure 6.
2.Adjust the length of the mounting rails as needed.
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3.Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using the attaching screws from your rack system.
Be sure the support is on the bottom facing inward.
4.Square the rail assemblies in the rack.
5.Tighten the adjustment screws and the attaching screws.
6.Place the VTrak subsystem onto the rails.
7.Secure the VTrak subsystem to the rack through each handle, using the attaching screws from your rack system.
Figure 6. Rack mount assembly diagram
Rack front post |
Rack back post |
Rail attaching screw |
Rail attaching screw |
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Rail adjustment screw |
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Mounting VTrak M310i or M210i in a Rack
The VTrak M310i or M210i subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails.
Figure 7. Rackmounted VTrak M310i (M210i is similar)
Vertical Rack Post |
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Handles mount |
Mounting rails (included) |
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mount inside the rack post |
Cautions
•At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system.
•Do not lift or move the VTrak subsystem by the handles, power supplies or the controller units. Hold the subsystem itself.
•Do not install the VTrak subsystem into a rack without rails to support the subsystem.
•Only a qualified electrician who is familiar with the installation procedure should mount and install the VTrak subsystem.
•Be sure all switches are OFF before installing the VTrak subsystem or exchanging components.
To install the M310i or M210i subsystem into a rack with the supplied mounting rails:
1.Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system. See Figure 9.
2.Slide the plates out of the mounting rails.
3.Attach one plate to each side of the VTrak subsystem.
Line-up the six holes in the plate with the corresponding holes in the subsystem. Attach each plate with six screws (included). See Figure 8.
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4.Slide one of the rails over the plate on one side of the subsystem. The rail is designed to slide freely over the plate.
5.Attach a flange to each end of the rail, with the rail on the opposite side of the flange from the two-hole bracket.
6.Install the rail adjustment screws (included) through the flange into the rail. There are four screws for each flange. See Figure 9.
7.Place the subsystem with mounting rails into your rack system.
8.Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using the attaching screws from your rack system.
9.Square the rail assemblies in the rack.
10.Tighten the adjustment screws and the attaching screws.
11.Place the VTrak subsystem onto the rails.
12.Secure the VTrak subsystem to the rack through each handle, using the attaching screws from your rack system.
Figure 8. Sliding flange installation
Rear (connector end)
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VTrak M310i/M210i
Sliding plate
Screws (6 each side)
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Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack
Figure 9. Mounting rail installation
Rack front post |
Rack back post |
Rail adjustment screw
Mounting Rail
Sliding plate
Rail attaching screw |
Rail attaching screw |
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Step 3: Installing Disk Drives
You can populate the VTrak with 3.5-inch, 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s SATA drives. For optimal performance, install physical drives of the same model and capacity. The drives’ matched performance allows the logical drive to function better as a single drive. The table below shows the number of drives required for each RAID level.
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6 or more |
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3 to 16 |
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* Must be an even number of drives.
Note
Unlike other VTrak models, the M610i, M310i, and M210i do not support Parallel ATA disk drives. There is no PATA-to-SATA adapter available for these models.
Drive Slot Numbering
You can install any suitable disk drive into any slot in the subsystem. The diagram below shows how VTrak’s drive slots are numbered. Slot numbering is reflected in the WebPAM PROe and CLU user interfaces.
Figure 10.VTrak M610i drive slot numbering
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Step 3: Installing Disk Drives
Figure 11.VTrak M310i drive slot numbering. The M210i is similar, with 8 drive carriers
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Install all of the drive carriers into the VTrak subsystem to ensure proper airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with disk drives.
Installing Disk Drives
1.Remove a disk drive carrier.
2.Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive carrier at the front, so that the screw holes on the bottom line up.
3.Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the bottom of the disk drive. See Figure 12.
•Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with the VTrak.
•Install four screws per drive.
•Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.
4.Reinstall the drive carrier into the VTrak chassis.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all of your disk drives are installed.
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