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Promise Technology VTRAK E610f User Manual

Promise Technology VTRAK E610f
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VTRAK
E-Class
E610f, E610s, E310f, E310s
PRODUCT MANUAL
Version 3.1

Table of Contents

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Promise Technology VTRAK E610f Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVTRAK E610f
Number of Drive Bays16
Supported Drive TypesSAS, SATA
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Storage TypeSAN
ConnectivityFibre Channel
Host Interface8Gb Fibre Channel
Power SupplyRedundant
Cache Memory4GB
Host ConnectivityDual 8Gb Fibre Channel

Summary

Introduction to VTrak

VTrak Overview

Provides a general understanding of the product's purpose and capabilities.

Features and Benefits

Highlights key functionalities and advantages for users.

Specifications

Details technical characteristics crucial for compatibility and setup.

VTrak Installation

Installing Disk Drives

Core component of storage setup.

Making Management and Data Connections

Establishes communication paths for data and management.

Connecting the Power

Fundamental step for system operation.

VTrak Setup

Setting up the Serial Connection

Initial access method for system configuration.

Setting Up WebPAM PROe

Setting up the primary web-based management interface.

Creating a Disk Array

Fundamental storage configuration step.

Management with WebPAM PROe

Logging into WebPAM PROe

Accessing the primary graphical management interface.

Managing Users

Securing and controlling access to the system.

Managing Controllers

Monitoring and configuring the system's core controllers.

Managing Enclosures

Monitoring and managing the physical chassis components.

Managing Physical Drives

Monitoring and managing individual disk drives.

Managing Disk Arrays

Configuring and managing RAID arrays.

Managing Logical Drives

Configuring and managing usable storage volumes.

Management with the CLU

Initial Connection

Establishing initial communication via command line.

Managing the Subsystem

Core subsystem configuration via CLU.

Managing the Controllers

Managing hardware controllers via CLU.

Managing Physical Drives

Managing disk drives via CLU.

Managing Disk Arrays

Configuring and managing RAID arrays via CLU.

Managing Logical Drives

Configuring and managing storage volumes via CLU.

Maintenance

Updating the Firmware in WebPAM PROe

Essential for system updates and security.

Replacing a Power Supply

Critical hardware component replacement procedure.

Replacing a Cache Battery

Maintenance for data protection in cache.

Replacing a RAID Controller – Dual Controllers

Critical hardware replacement for redundancy.

Technology Background

Introduction to RAID

Foundational concepts for storage array functionality.

Choosing a RAID Level

Critical decision for performance and redundancy.

Hot Spare Drive(s)

Key feature for fault tolerance and rebuilds.

Troubleshooting

VTrak is Beeping

Diagnosing audible alarms for immediate attention.

LEDs Display Amber or Red

Interpreting visual indicators of hardware issues.

Critical & Offline Disk Arrays

Diagnosing major storage failures.

Physical Drive Problems

Troubleshooting issues with individual disk drives.

Controller Enters Maintenance Mode

Diagnosing and resolving controller issues.

Connection Problems

Troubleshooting network and physical connectivity.

Browser Does Not Connect to WebPAM PROe

Resolving access issues to the management interface.

Support

Contacting Technical Support

Essential for obtaining assistance and information.

Limited Warranty

User information regarding product coverage.

Appendix A: Useful Information

Adding a Second Controller

Instructions for system expansion.

Appendix B: Multipathing on Windows

Installing PerfectPath

Software setup for Windows multipathing.

Verifying Installation

Confirming correct multipathing software installation.

Monitoring Your LUNs and Paths

Managing and monitoring multipathing configuration in Windows.

Appendix C: Multipathing on Linux

Task 1: Meeting Package Requirements

Prerequisites for Linux multipathing.

Task 2: Preparing the Configuration File

Configuration steps for Linux multipathing.

Task 3: Making Initial Host Settings

Initial host setup for Linux multipathing.

Task 4: Create and Configure Devices

Setting up devices for Linux multipathing.

Task 5: Create and Mount Partitions

Creating and mounting partitions for multipathing.

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