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VTRAK M610i, M310i, M210iQuick Start GuideVersion 1.0© 2007 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide10Step 3: Installing Disk Drives You can populate the VTrak with 3.5-inch, 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s SATA drives

Step 3: Installing Disk Drives11 Figure 11.VTrak M310i drive slot numbering. The M210i is similar, with 8 drive carriersInstall all of the drive carri

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide12 Figure 12.VTrak drive carrier mounting holes Figure 13.SATA Disk Drives mount at the front of the carrie

Step 4: Making Management and Data Connections13Step 4: Making Management and Data ConnectionsConfiguring an IP Storage Area Network• A Gigabit Ethern

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide14Configuring Direct Attached StorageThis arrangement requires:• A Gigabit Ethernet network interface card

Step 5: Making Serial Cable Connections15Step 5: Making Serial Cable Connections The RS-232 Serial connection enables the Command Line Interface (CLI)

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide16Step 6: Connecting the PowerPlug the power cords and switch on both power supplies on. When the power is

Step 6: Connecting the Power17If there is no disk drive in the carrier, the Disk Status LED and the Power/Activity LED will remain dark.The Power/Acti

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide18Step 7: Setting the IP AddressVTrak has a Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage all of its functions, in

Step 7: Setting the IP Address19Choosing DHCP or a Static IP AddressWhen you setup your VTrak, you have the option of:• Enabling DHCP and letting your

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide2VTrak Installation Task ListStep 1: Unpacking the VTrak (below)Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack (page 5) S

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide20Setting up VTrak with the CLI1. Type the following string to set the system date and time, then press Ent

Step 7: Setting the IP Address21===========================================CId Port Type IP Mask Gateway Link=========================================

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide22Setting up VTrak with the CLU1. At the administrator@cli> prompt, type menu and press Enter.The CLU ma

Step 7: Setting the IP Address234. Follow the same procedure to specify the Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address and DNS Server IP Address.If you do not ha

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide24Step 8: Creating Disk Arrays with WebPAM PROeSetting up disk arrays with WebPAM PROe consists of the foll

Step 8: Creating Disk Arrays with WebPAM PROe253. When the log-in screen (Figure 19) appears:•Type administrator in the User Name field.•Type password

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide26Selecting a LanguageWebPAM PROe displays in English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese Tradition

Step 8: Creating Disk Arrays with WebPAM PROe27AutomaticWhen you choose the Automatic option, the following parameters appear on the screen:• Disk Arr

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide28ExpressWhen you choose the Express option, a set of characteristics and options appears on the screen.1.

Step 8: Creating Disk Arrays with WebPAM PROe29Advanced When you choose the Advanced option, the Step 1 – Disk Array Creation screen displays.Step 1 –

Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak3 Figure 1. VTrak M610i front view Figure 2. VTrak M310i front view (M210i is similar)Drive Carrier LEDsDrive Carriers Powe

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide30Read Cache, Read Ahead Cache, and No Cache are available. Read Ahead is the default. 13. Specify a Write

Contacting Technical Support31Contacting Technical SupportPromise Technical Support provides several support options for Promise users to access infor

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide32GermanyItalyTaiwan Email Support e-Support On-LineFax Technical Support +49 (0) 2 31 56 76 48 - 29Attn: T

Contacting Technical Support33China Obtaining a Security CertificatePromise Technology provides a default security certificate for the web server as w

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VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide4 Figure 3. VTrak M610i rear view Figure 4. VTrak M310i and M210i rear viewMgmtIOIOIiSCSI 2iSCSI 1RAID Cont

Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack5Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a RackThe M610i is shown on this page. The M310i and M210i are shown on page 7.Mounting the

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide63. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using the attaching screws from y

Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack7Mounting VTrak M310i or M210i in a RackThe VTrak M310i or M210i subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mou

VTrak M610i, M310i, M210i Quick Start Guide84. Slide one of the rails over the plate on one side of the subsystem.The rail is designed to slide freely

Step 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack9 Figure 9. Mounting rail installationInside of postRack front postRail attaching screw(not included)Rail adjustment s