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Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
Firmware 3.29
Copyright
© 2008 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Task 1: Unpacking the VTrak
For complete information about your VTrak E-Class and J-Class subsystems,
see their respective VTrak Product (User) Manuals on the Software CDs.
Warning
Caution
Important
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
Cautions
To install the VTrak subsystem into a rack with the supplied mounting rails:
1. Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system.
2. Adjust the length of the mounting rails as needed.
3. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using
the attaching screws from your rack system. See Figure 1 on page 5.
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.
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Task 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack
Flange
Support
8. Remove the drive carriers from their packing and install them into the drive
bays of the VTrak enclosure. See Figure 2
9. Plug in the power supply cords.
Figure 2 VTrak mounted in a rack with the supplied rails
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
Mgmt
UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2
1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1
Mgmt Mgmt
UPS UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4 FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200 Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak E-Class
When you require more than 16 hard disk drives for your storage system, you
can add capacity by connecting up to four VTrak J-Class expansion chassis. See
Figure 4 on page 7.
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Task 3: Making Management and Data Connections
115200
8N1
115200 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak J-Class
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Mgmt Mgmt
UPS UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4 FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200 Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1 8N1
115200 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak J-Class
Diamond
Icon
115200 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak J-Class
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Task 3: Making Management and Data Connections
FC Switch
Management
cables
Mgmt Mgmt
UPS UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4 FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200 Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak
FC data cables
Mac
A two-path connection, as shown above, is the minimum requirement for VTrak.
Use a four-path connection for best performance and no single point of failure.
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Network Switch
Management
cables
2 1
Mac
FC data cables
Mgmt Mgmt
UPS UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4 FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200 Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1 8N1
VTrak
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Task 4: Powering On the System
Mgmt Mgmt
UPS UPS
FC 1 4 FC 2 4 FC 1 4 FC 2 4
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
Gb/s Gb/s 115200 Gb/s Gb/s 115200
8N1 8N1
115200 115200
8N1 8N1
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
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Task 5: Performing the Initial Setup
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
If you prefer to use static (manual) network settings, check with your IT Manager,
Network Administrator, or Technology Consultant as needed for assistance. Then
choose Option 2 on page 15.
Option 1 DHCP (Preferred)
1. Check the Enable DHCP box.
Then click the Submit button.
Figure 11 Management port enable-DHCP setting
With DHCP enabled, your DHCP server will assign the VTrak a new IP
address and other network settings. This information appears on the
Management Port tab. See Figure 12.
2. Record the VTraks’ new IP address from the Management Port tab.
You will use the new IP address the next time you log into WebPAM PRO.
Figure 12 New IP address shown under the Management Port tab
New IP address
Important
When your VTrak is fully configured, you should make the same
network setting for the individual RAID Controllers.
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Task 5: Performing the Initial Setup
Important
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
2. In the Shutdown dialog box, be sure Restart is chosen in the Option menu.
Then click the Submit button.
Figure 15 Shutdown dialog box
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Task 5: Performing the Initial Setup
4. Click Logout in the WebPAM PRO header to log out of WebPAM PRO.
Wait a few minutes for the VTrak to reboot.
Figure 17 WebPAM PRO header
Important
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Task 6: Configuring the VTrak
If you have created any disk arrays, logical drives, or spare drives, you must
delete them before you run the script. Be sure you back-up your important data
first, then delete the disk arrays and logical drives. See the VTrak E-Class
Product (User) Manual for instructions.
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2. In the Import File dialog box, choose Configuration Script from the Type
dropdown menu.
Figure 20 Import File dialog box
3. In the Import File dialog box, click the Choose File button and navigate to
the folder where you saved the configuration file. Click the configuration file
and click the Choose button.
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Task 6: Configuring the VTrak
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VTrak Quick Start Guide
The exact appearance of Tree View depends upon how you set up your
system and which script you chose.
Your VTrak system is now configured and ready to use.
Click Logical Drives Summary in Tree View to see the full representation
of your new logical drives.
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Establishing a Serial Management Connection
Item Value
Bits per second 115200
Data bits 8
Parity none
Stop bits 1
Flow control none
Xserve System
Before you begin:
1. Find the RJ11-to-DB9 serial cable that ships with the VTrak.
2. Attach the RJ11 end of the serial cable to the RJ11 serial connector on one
of the VTrak controller modules. See Figure 3 on page 6.
3. Attach the DB9 end of the serial cable to the serial connector on the Xserve.
Figure 26 Xserve system serial connector
2 1
Xserve Server
To make the serial port available for communication with the VTrak:
1. Launch Terminal.
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Establishing a Serial Management Connection
3. Attach the RJ11 end of the serial cable to the RJ11 serial connector on one
of the VTrak controller modules. See Figure 3 on page 6.
4. Attach the DB9 end of the serial cable to the DB9 connector on the USB-to-
DB9 adapter.
5. Attach the USB end of the USB-to-DB9 adapter to a USB port on the Mac
Pro.
To open a serial connection with VTrak:
1. Launch Terminal.
2. Type the following command.
screen /dev/cu.KeySerial1 115200
(this command is for a Keyspan USB-to-DB9 adapter)
3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI.
The CLI opens in the Local window. The prompt should look like this:
administrator@cli>
If you see a Login prompt, type administrator and press Enter.
Then at the Password prompt, type password and press Enter.
4. Go to “Making Settings on VTrak” on page 26.
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Important
Remember this IP address. You will use this IP address to log into
WebPAM PROe for daily RAID management.
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4. Type the following string to set the RAID controller IP addresses and other
settings, then press Enter. You must set each Controller separately.
Option 1 DHCP (Preferred)
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 1 -s "dhcp=enable"
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 2 -s "dhcp=enable"
Option 2 Static (Manual) Settings
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 1 -s
"primaryip=192.168.10.101, primaryipmask=255.255.255.0,
gateway=192.168.10.1"
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 2 -s
"primaryip=192.168.10.102, primaryipmask=255.255.255.0,
gateway=192.168.10.1"
5. To verify the RAID Controller settings, type net -m and press Enter.
administrator@cli> net -m
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CtrlId: 1 Port: 1
Type: Management Ethernet IPType: IPv4
IP: 192.168.10.101 IPMask: 255.255.255.0
MAC: 00:01:55:AE:02:AE DNS: 192.168.10.5
Gateway: 192.168.10.1 DHCP: Enabled
The IP address and subnet mask shown here are examples only.
Note
You will only use these IP addresses to log into the RAID
controllers for troubleshooting. See the VTrak E-Class Product
(User) Manual for more information.
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