Page 2 - Step 1: Unpack the VTrak; The VTrak box contains the following items:; Warning; Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 2 VTrak M310p, M210p Task List Step 1: Unpack the VTrak (below). Step 2: Mount VTrak in a Rack (page 4) Step 3: Install Disk Drives (page 4) Step 4: Network and Data Cable Connections (page 6) Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections (page 7) Step 6: Connect the P...
Page 4 - Step 2: Mount VTrak in a Rack; Step 3: Install Disk Drives; VTrak Product Manual; Caution
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 4 Step 2: Mount VTrak in a Rack The VTrak M310p/M210p subsystem installs directly to the rack with or without using the optional mounting rails. Refer to Chapter 2 of the VTrak Product Manual on the software CD for instructions on installing the rails and mountin...
Page 5 - Figure 4. SATA Disk Drives mount at the front of the carrier; Note; Serial ATA Disk Drive
Step 3: Install Disk Drives 5 Figure 4. SATA Disk Drives mount at the front of the carrier Note Unlike other VTrak models, the M310p and M210p do not support Parallel ATA disk drives. There is no PATA-to-SATA adapter available for these models. Serial ATA Disk Drive
Page 6 - Step 4: Network and Data Cable Connections
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 6 Step 4: Network and Data Cable Connections Figure 5. VTrak M310p/M210p DAS connections This arrangement requires: • A network switch • A network interface card (NIC) in the PC • A SCSI HBA card in the PC • A SCSI cable that fits your HBA card and has a VHDCI co...
Page 7 - Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections; Figure 6. Serial connector for VTrak M310p/M210p; Step 6: Connect the Power; Figure 7. VTrak M310p/M210p front panel LED display
Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections 7 Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections The RS-232 Serial connection enables the Command Line Utility (CLU) on your PC to monitor and control VTrak. Figure 6. Serial connector for VTrak M310p/M210p Step 6: Connect the Power Plug the power cords and switch on...
Page 8 - Step 7: Set IP Address with CLI or CLU; administrator
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 8 • Controller Heartbeat LED blinks green seven times in three seconds, goes dark for six seconds, then repeats the blink pattern. • Power, FRU and Logical Drive LEDs display green continuously. • Fibre Channel/iSCSI/SCSI LEDs flash green if there is activity on ...
Page 9 - CLI; To verify the settings, type; net; IP; help; and
Step 7: Set IP Address with CLI or CLU 9 At this point, you are in the CLI. You can continue using the CLI to make network settings or you can switch to the CLU. • CLI (below) • CLU (page 10) CLI 1. Type the following string to set the Management Port IP address and other settings, then press Enter....
Page 10 - CLU; menu; The CLU main menu appears.; System Date and Time; Press the arrow keys to highlight
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 10 CLU 1. At the admin@cli prompt, type menu and press Enter. The CLU main menu appears. 2. With Quick Setup highlighted, press Enter. The first Quick Setup screen enables you to make Date and Time settings. System Date and Time 1. Press the arrow keys to highlig...
Page 11 - Management Port; To view the current Management Port settings:
Step 7: Set IP Address with CLI or CLU 11 5. Press Ctrl-A to save these settings and move to the Management Port configuration screen. Management Port By default, DHCP is enabled on VTrak (above). To set Management Port settings manually, or to view the current settings, you must disable DHCP. To vi...
Page 12 - Exit the CLU; Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 12 5. Press Ctrl-A to save these settings and move to the RAID configuration screen. To make Management Port settings manually: 1. Press the arrow keys to highlight DHCP . 2. Press the spacebar to toggle to Disabled . 3. Press the arrow keys to highlight IP Addre...
Page 13 - Regular Connection; Secure Connection
Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM 13 Log-in to WebPAM 1. Launch your Browser. 2. In the Browser address field, type in the IP address of the VTrak Management port. Use the IP address you obtained in Step 7 (see page 11). Note that the IP address shown below is only an example. The IP address ...
Page 16 - Language Selection; Language; Create a Disk Array; Next; Automatic
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 16 Language Selection WebPAM displays in English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simple and Korean. 1. Click on Language in the WebPAM Header. The language list appears in the Header. 2. Click on the language you prefer. The WebPA...
Page 17 - If you accept these parameters, click the; Submit; button. The new disk array; Express
Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM 17 The number of unconfigured physical drives available will determine the RAID level of the disk array and whether a spare drive is created. When you choose the Automatic option, the following parameters display: • Disk Arrays – The number of physical drives...
Page 19 - Update; Advanced
Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM 19 3. From the Application Type menu, select an application that best describes your intended use for this disk array: • File Server • Video Stream • Transaction Data • Transaction Log • Other 4. Click the Update button. Or check the Automatic Update box and ...
Page 21 - Choose a RAID level from the dropdown menu.
Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM 21 On this screen you will specify your logical drives. Specify one logical drive at a time until the full capacity of the disk array is allocated. 5. Enter an Alias (name) for the first logical drive. 6. Choose a RAID level from the dropdown menu. The choice...
Page 24 - When you have finished specifying logical drives, click the
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 24 13. When you have finished specifying logical drives, click the Next button.
Page 25 - Additional Logical Drives; Logout
Step 8: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM 25 The proposed disk array appears with the logical drive(s) you specified. 14. If you agree with the proposed disk array and logical drive(s), click the Submit button. If you disagree, click the Back button and make changes as needed. Additional Logical Driv...
Page 26 - Internet Connection using WebPAM; Frequently Asked Questions; What kind of disk drives can I use with VTrak?; Yes. For best performance results, use an Ultra320 SCSI card.; How can I tell when the VTrak has fully booted?
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 26 Internet Connection using WebPAM The above instructions cover connections between VTrak and your company network. It is also possible to connect to a VTrak from the Internet. Your MIS Administrator can tell you how to access your network from outside the firew...
Page 27 - Are logical drives on VTrak limited to 2.199 terabytes?; supports
Frequently Asked Questions 27 My WebPAM connection was working OK. But later on, it timed out. What do I do now? The network condition can time-out for several reasons. When an open connection has no action for a specific amount of time (the Administrator can change it), the connection times-out aut...
Page 28 - VTrak Product; Can VTrak run using just one power supply?; Contact Technical Support; Product model and serial number; Technical Support Services; Promise OnlineTM Web Site
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 28 How can I be sure everything is working OK on the VTrak? Locally: The VTrak enclosure has LEDs on the front to monitor the status of power, field replaceable units (FRUs) and logical drives. When these are green, VTrak is functioning normally. Remotely: Check ...
Page 29 - United States
Contact Technical Support 29 United States Europe, Africa, Middle East Germany Italy E-mail Support [email protected] Fax Support (408) 228-1097 Attn: Technical Support Phone Support (408) 228-1400 option 4 If you wish to write us for support: Promise Technology, Inc.580 Cottonwood DriveMilpitas, ...
Page 30 - Fax Support
VTrak M310p, M210p Quick Start Guide 30 Taiwan China E-mail Support [email protected] Fax Support +886 3 578 2390 Attn: Technical Support Phone Support +886 3 578 2395 (ext. 8811) If you wish to write us for support: Promise Technology, Inc.2F, No. 30, Industry E. Rd. IXScience-based Industrial...
