Product manual

VTrak M-Class Quick Start Guide

VTrak M-Class Task List

Step 1: Unpack the VTrak (below).

Step 2: Mount VTrak in a Rack (page 5)

Step 3: Install Disk Drives (page 5)

Step 4: Network and Data Cable Connections (page 7)

Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections (page 12)

Step 6: Connect the Power (page 12)

Step 7: Set IP Address with CLI or CLU (page 14)

Step 8: Install iSCSI Initiator on the Host PC (page 24) (M500i, M300i, M200i)

Step 9: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM (page 25)

Step 1: Unpack the VTrak

The VTrak box contains the following items:

•VTrak Unit

• Quick Start Guide

• Null Modem Cable

• Left and right mounting rails

• 1.0m External VHDCI SCSI

cables (2 for M500p/M300p, 1

for M200p)

• Screws for disk drives

(36 for M200f/i/p; 52 for M300f/i/p;

64 for M500f/i/p; including 4 spares)

• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)

• CD with SNMP files, Product

Manual and Quick Start Guide

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