VTRAK J610s, J310s QUICK START GUIDE Version 1.0 © 2007 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide VTrak Task List Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak (below).
Step 1: Unpacking the VTrak Figure 1. VTrak J610s front view with bezel removed Drive Carrier LEDs Drive Carriers Power and Status LEDs Figure 2. VTrak J610s rear view I/O module 1 I/O module 2 115200 8N1 Power Supply 1 115200 8N1 Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 Figure 3.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Figure 4. VTrak J310s rear view Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 Power Supply 1 O O I I 115200 8N1 115200 8N1 I/O module 2 I/O module 1 Some J610s and J310s units ship with a single I/O module and a dummy module installed in the place of the second I/O module.
Step 2: Mounting VTrak Unit in a Rack Step 2: Mounting VTrak Unit in a Rack VTrak J610s The J610s subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails. Figure 5. VTrak J610s mounted in a rack with the supplied rails Vertical Rack Post VTrak J610s Mounting rails (included) mount outside the rack post Handles mount outside the rack post Cautions • At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide 3. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using the attaching screws from your rack system. 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. Figure 6.
Step 2: Mounting VTrak Unit in a Rack VTrak J310s The J310s subsytem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails. Figure 7. VTrak J310s mounted in a rack with the supplied rails VTrak J310s Vertical Rack Post Handles mount outside the rack post Mounting rails (included) mount outside the rack post Cautions • At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide The rail is designed to slide freely over the plate. 5. Attach a flange to each end of the rail, with the rail on the opposite side of the flange from the two-hole bracket. 6. Install the rail adjustment screws (included) through the flange into the rail. There are four screws for each flange. See Figure 9. 7. Place the subsystem with mounting rails into your rack system. 8.
Step 2: Mounting VTrak Unit in a Rack Figure 9.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Step 3: Installing Disk Drives Populate the VTrak with 3.5-inch SAS or SATA disk drives. Install all of the drive carriers into the J610s or J310s enclosure to ensure proper airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with disk drives. Caution Use only the counter-sink screws supplied with the J610s or J310s unit. Use of other types of screws can damage the adjacent drives. Figure 10.J610s and J310s unit drive carrier mounting holes Counter-sink screws only.
Step 3: Installing Disk Drives If you installed an AAMUX, lay the SATA disk drive in the carrier and slide it so the power and data connectors insert in to the AAMUX. See Figure 10 on page 12. 5. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the bottom of the disk drive (see Figure 5). • Install only the screws supplied with the VTrak. • Install four screws per drive. • Snug each screw. Be careful not to over tighten. 6. Reinstall the drive carrier into the VTrak chassis. 7.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Figure 12.Drive carrier with SATA disk drive and AAMUX SATA Disk Drive AAMUX adapter SAS connector Cautions • If you plan to operate your VTrak with fewer than a full load of disk drives, install all of the drive carriers into the enclosure, to ensure proper airflow for cooling. • A VTrak J610s or J310s carrier is similar in appearance but is NOT interchangeable with a VTrak M500f/i/p drive carrier.
Step 3: Installing Disk Drives Drive Numbering Each disk drive in the J610s and J310s units is identified by a number that corresponds to the Port number used for management. For more information, see Chapter 3 of the VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual on the CD. Numbers are stamped above each drive bay for easy indentification. Figure 13.VTrak J610s drive slot numbering 1 2 3 5 4 6 9 10 13 8 7 11 12 15 14 16 Figure 14.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Step 4: Setting Up Data Cable Connections The VTrak J610s or J310s unit provides Direct Attached Storage (DAS) support to the Host PC. Figure 15. VTrak J610s has one or two I/O modules I/O module 1 (default primary) I/O module 2 115200 8N1 115200 8N1 Figure 16.VTrak J310s has one or two I/O modules O O I I 115200 8N1 115200 8N1 I/O module 1 (default primary) I/O module 2 There can be one or two Input Output Modules (I/O modules) on the J610s or J310s unit.
Step 4: Setting Up Data Cable Connections Figure 17.VTrak J610s and J310s I/O modules have one subtractive-routed port and one table-routed port 115200 8N1 Table Connector (CN2) LED Subtractive Connector (CN1) LED I/O Module Status LED Each I/O module has one subtractive-routed external receptacle (CN1) and one table-routed external receptacle (CN2). Note SAS HBA cards are User-supplied items. They are not included with the VTrak unit.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Basic DAS Connection Figure 18. An example of a basic DAS connection between one Host PC and one VTrak J310s unit. The J610s is similar Subtractive-Routed Port O O I I 115200 8N1 115200 8N1 VTrak J310s SFF-8088 external 4X to 4X SAS cable SAS HBA Card PC The arrangement above is the minimum DAS system with a single SAS HBA card in the Host PC. Connect the SAS card to the table-routed port (CN1) on the I/O module.
Step 4: Setting Up Data Cable Connections Cascading DAS Connection If you are using multiple J610s or J310s units and want to manage them from the same SAS HBA card, connect the J610s or J310s units in a cascade. Connect the SAS HBA card in the Host PC to the subtractive-routed port (CN1) of the I/O module. Use a SFF-8088 4X to 4X external SAS cable (supplied with the J610s or J310s unit).
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Redundant DAS Connection The arrangement below is a DAS system with full redundancy. Figure 20. An example of a redundant DAS connection between two Host PCs and four cascaded VTrak J310s units.
Step 4: Setting Up Data Cable Connections The arrangement requires J610s or J310s units with dual I/O modules and two Host PCs with a SAS HBA card in each PC. Connect the SAS HBA card in the first Host PC to the subtractive-routed port (CN1) on a I/O module of the first J610s or J310s unit. Connect the SAS HBA card in the second Host PC to the subtractive-routed port (CN2) on the other I/O module of the first J610s or J310s unit.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Step 5: Setting Up Serial Cable Connections RS232 serial communication enables the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Command Line Utility (CLU) on your PC to monitor and control the VTrak. On VTrak, RS232 communication goes through the RJ11 serial connector on each controller. Figure 21. A serial connector is located on the I/O module. The J310s is shown.
Step 6: Connecting the Power Step 6: Connecting the Power Plug the power cords and switch on both power supplies. When the power is switched on, the LEDs on the front of the VTrak will light up. Figure 22.VTrak J310s front panel LED display.
VTrak J610s, J310s Quick Start Guide Step 7: Setting Up the CLI Connection The J610s or J310s unit has a Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage all of its functions, including customization. Access the CLI via your PC’s terminal VT100 or ANSI emulation program, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal. With the J610s or J310s unit running and the RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable with a null-modem cable connected to the primary I/O module: 1. 2. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disk drives can I use with J610s and J310s? The J610s and J310s support 3.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) disk drives. How can I tell when the J610s or J310s unit has fully booted? When the J610s or J310s unit is fully booted up, the Power and FRU LEDs will light up green. If a disk array is present, the Logical Drive LED will light up green also.
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