Promise Technology VTrak external disk array subsystem Physical Drive Management, Write Cache

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•Remaining Capacity – When status is “FullyCharged”, capacity should be at least 90%. If less, replace the battery

•Temperature Threshold Charge – If battery exceeds this value while charging, replace the battery

•Battery Current – Positive during charge, negative during discharge

To recondition the battery:

1.Highlight Recondition Battery and press Enter.

2.Press Y to confirm.

Reconditioning the battery is a full discharge and recharge.

Locate Enclosure

This feature helps you identify the physical VTrak enclosure you are working with through the CLU.

1.From the Main Menu, highlight Subsystem Management and press Enter.

2.Highlight Enclosure Management and press Enter.

3.Highlight Locate Enclosure and press Enter.

The LEDs on the front of the VTrak will blink for one minute.

Physical Drive Management

Physical Drive Management includes global and individual settings for physical disk drives.

Global Physical Drive Settings

This screen enables you to make settings that apply to all physical drives in this VTrak enclosure.

1.From the Main Menu, highlight Physical Drive Management and press Enter.

2.Highlight Global Physical Drives Settings and press Enter.

Write Cache

This feature enables/disables the write cache on all physical drives.

1.Highlight Write Cache and press the spacebar to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

2.Press Ctrl-A to save your settings.

Read Ahead Cache

This feature enables/disables the read ahead cache on all physical drives.

1.Highlight Read Look Ahead Cache and press the spacebar to toggle between Enabled and Disabled.

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Contents Vtrak Important data protection information CopyrightTrademarks RecommendationsContents Management with WebPAM PROe Management with the CLU Maintenance Technology BackgroundAppendix a Useful Information TroubleshootingSupport IndexVTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Viii Introduction About This ManualOverview VTrak M310p front view M210p is similarArchitectural Description Features and BenefitsFeature Benefit Maximum performance in Multi-Threaded Specifications RAIDFCC Statement Installation Unpack the VTrakMount VTrak in a Rack Rackmounted VTrak M310p M210p is similarInstallation Install Disk Drives VTrak M310p/M210p drive carrier mounting holes Drive Numbering Connect Network and Data Cables NICSet Up Serial Cable Connections Serial connector for VTrak M310p/M210pConnect the Power VTrak M310p/M210p front panel LED displayVTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Setup VTrak Setup with CLI or CLUAdministrator@cli net -a mod -t mgmt -s dhcp=enable CLICLU System Date and TimeManagement Port Exit the CLU Regular Connection VTrak Setup with WebPAM PROeLog-in to WebPAM PROe Secure ConnectionSetup VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Language Selection Create a Disk Array AutomaticExpress VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Advanced VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Setup VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Setup VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual Log-out of WebPAM PROe Internet Connection using WebPAM PROeAdditional Logical Drives VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual VTrak Status Indicators Management with WebPAM PROeState LEDs Dark Steady Flashing Amber Red Green LEDs State Drive Status IndicatorsAudible Alarm Steady Flashing Amber Red GreenHttps//192.168.10.148 Log-in/Log-outHttp//192.168.10.148 Management with WebPAM PROe WebPAM PROe Opening Screen Graphic User Interface Language Selection HeaderFunction ViewStorage Network Contact UsTree View Event Frame SubsystemsManagement Window Subsystem Information Subsystem SettingsSubsystem Clear Events Subsystem EventsView Events Save EventsStart Background Function Change Background SettingsBackground Activities Schedule an Activity SchedulerView Scheduled Activities Delete an Activity Set Lock LockView Lock Status Renew LockAdministrative Tools Release LockUser Information User Settings AdministratorUser Management User Settings User User Event SubscriptionList of User Notification Events SmartCreate a User User Password AdministratorUser Password Users Delete a User List of User PrivilegesUser Sessions Network Management Scsi Channel Information Scsi Channel SettingsScsi Management View LUN Map Storage ServicesScsi Target Information LUN Mapping Parameters Software ManagementEdit a LUN Map Manual Start, Restart, Stop Change Email SettingSend a Test Message Click on the Web Server Setting link Web ServerChange Start Setting TelnetChange Start Setting Snmp CIM CIM Service Settings NetsendAdd Recipients Delete Recipients ExportImport Firmware Update Restore Factory Defaults Clear StatisticsMonitor the Shutdown Shutdown and RestartShutdown Restart the SubsystemControllers Monitor the RestartController Controller InformationController Statistics Controller Settings Clear StatisticsEnclosures Identify EnclosureEnclosure Enclosure InformationEnclosure Settings FRU VPDBattery Battery ReconditionSilence Buzzer Change Buzzer SettingsBuzzer Identify a Physical Drive Physical Drives SettingsPhysical Drives Advanced Physical Drive Information Physical DrivePhysical Drive Information Physical Drive Statistics Identify a Physical DrivePhysical Drive Settings Clear Physical Drive ConditionsForce a Physical Drive Offline/Online Disk Arrays Physical Drive Media PatrolCreate a Disk Array Automatic Create a Disk Array ExpressManagement with WebPAM PROe Logical Drive Creation Create a Disk Array AdvancedDisk Array Creation Delete a Disk Array SummaryDisk Array Disk Array InformationDisk Array Status Physical Drives in the Disk ArrayLogical Drives in the Disk Array Disk Array Settings Create a Logical DriveManagement with WebPAM PROe Delete a Logical Drive Disk Array MigrationDisk Array Rebuild Disk Array Background Activity Manual RebuildTransition View Progress of Background FunctionLogical Drives TransportLogical Drive Status Logical Drive Logical Drive InformationLogical Drive Settings Logical Drive Statistics in alphabetical orderLogical Drive Background Activity Logical Drive InitializationLogical Drive Redundancy Check Logical Drive SynchronizationLogical Drive PDM Logical Drive Check TableLogical Drive LUN Settings LUN Mapping ParametersSpare Drives Create Spare Drive Delete Spare DriveSpare Drive Information Spare Check All Spare DrivesSpare Drive Spare Drive Settings Locate a Spare DriveSpare Check Individual Spare Drive Logical Drive Summary VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual 118 Management with the CLU State LEDs Dark Steady Flashing Amber Red Green Audible Alarm Telnet Connection CLU ConnectionSerial Connection Telnet 192.168.1.56123 Exit the CLU CLU Function Map 126 127 128 129 130 131 Alias Quick SetupSubsystem Management Media PatrolSystem Date and Time Controller ManagementPhysical Drive Coercion Controller SettingsAlias Enclosure Status Power Supply UnitsEnclosure Management Enclosure ManagementBlowers Enclosure SettingsTemperature Sensors Voltage SensorsPolling Interval Temperature ThresholdsBatteries Locate Enclosure Global Physical Drive SettingsPhysical Drive Management Write CacheIndividual Physical Drive Settings Force Physical Drive Offline/Online Locate Physical DriveDisk Array Management Highlight Save Settings and Continue and press Enter Delete a Disk Array Media Patrol Disk Array Settings and FunctionsDisk Array Information RebuildMigration Predictive Data MigrationAccept Incomplete Array Locate Disk ArrayCreate a Logical Drive Delete a Logical Drive Logical Drive Information Logical Drive Settings and FunctionsLogical Drive Management Write Cache PolicyInitialization Redundancy CheckLocate Logical Drive Management Port SettingsNetwork Management ManualChannel Information Channel SettingsScsi Management Background Activity Target InformationBackground Activity Settings Background Activities ListNvram Events Event ViewerRuntime Events Create New Spare Drive Additional Info and ManagementSpare Drive Management LUN Mapping Delete Spare DriveCreate New User User Settings Privilege and Status PasswordUser Settings Display Name and Email Address Delete User Webserver 161 Snmp Trap Sinks Netsend Recipients Highlight Create New Message Recipient and press EnterFlash through Tftp Restart over Telnet Shutdown over TelnetShutdown over Serial Buzzer Restart over SerialMaintenance Your PC Firmware Update WebPAM PROeTftp Server Restart VTrak Firmware Update CLU Replace Power Supply VTrak M310p/M210p power supplyReplace Cooling Unit Blower Electrical connector 174 Replace Cache Battery Remove this screw Maintenance Replace RAID Controller Technology Background Introduction to RAIDRAID 0 Stripe RAID 0 Striping interleaves data across multiple drivesRAID 1 Mirror Data Mirror Disk DrivesRAID 1E Enhanced Mirror RAID 5 Block and Parity Stripe RAID 5 Stripes all drives with data and parity informationRAID 6 Block and Double Parity Stripe RAID 10 Mirror + Stripe RAID 50 Striping of Distributed Parity RAID 50 AxlesPer Axle No. of Drives No. of Axles RAIDArray Choosing a RAID Level Advantages DisadvantagesRAID 1E 190 Stripe Size Sector SizeCache Policy Read Cache PolicyCache Line Size Capacity CoercionWrite Cache Policy Initialization Hot Spare DrivesPartition and Format the Logical Drive RAID Level MigrationPerformance From Increase Redundancy CapacityAdd Lose Ranges of Disk Array Expansion Create a New Logical Drive Media PatrolCurrent LD Size Maximum LD Sector Size Expansion Size Predictive Data Migration PDM PDM TriggersTransition Example201 Automatic Transition Manual TransitionTroubleshooting VTrak is BeepingLEDs Display Amber or Red Front PanelDrive Status Indicators VTrak M310p/M200p disk carrier LEDsBack of Enclosure Fan LED on a VTrak M310p/M210p cooling unit Dark Green Amber RedCLU Reports a Problem Green Amber FlashingPDM WebPAM PROe Reports a Problem 211 Event Action BatteryEvent Notification Response Battery reconditioning has Controller BlowersCache Disk Array Drive Interface ControllerHost Interface Controller EnclosureEvent Log Logical Drive Media Patrol PDM Physical Disk Physical disk negotiation PSU Fans RAID Level MigrationRebuild Spare Check Redundancy CheckResource Spare Drives Stripe Level MigrationSystem VTrak SubsystemSynchronization TransitionWatermark With a Hot Spare Drive When a Disk Drive FailsCritical & Offline Disk Arrays Without a Hot Spare Drive Rebuild Operation230 Enclosure Problems Overheating Power Supplies Termination Connection ProblemsScsi Connections Serial Connections Network ConnectionsUnsaved Data in the Controller Cache Amber Green Flashing GreenWhy does VTrak come with a Command Line Utility? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I tell when the VTrak has fully booted? What kind of disk drives can I use with VTrak?Are logical drives on VTrak limited to 2.199 terabytes? Contact Technical Support Technical Support ServicesCan VTrak run using just one power supply? How can I be sure everything is working OK on the VTrak?Germany United StatesEurope, Africa, Middle East ItalyTaiwan ChinaLimited Warranty Disclaimer of other warrantiesReturning Product For Repair Your ResponsibilitiesOr retailer Serial Connector Pinout Pin SignalSnmp MIB Files Load MIB FilesIndex 212 PROe 25 PDM 30, 110, 144 RAID 5 183 Create 113, 155 delete 113 253 VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual 254
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m210p, VTrak external disk array subsystem, m310p specifications

Promise Technology has established itself as a strong player in the storage solutions market, particularly with its VTrak series of storage systems. Among the notable products in this lineup are the VTrak M310P and M210P models, designed to deliver efficiency, scalability, and high performance for businesses of all sizes.

The Promise VTrak M310P is a high-performance storage solution that emphasizes speed and versatility. This model supports both SAS and SATA drives, enabling enterprises to tailor their storage needs based on workload requirements. It is built with an advanced RAID engine that provides multiple RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, ensuring data redundancy and protection against drive failures. The M310P can accommodate up to 96TB of raw storage when fully populated, catering to environments that require large amounts of data retention and quick access times.

Key features of the VTrak M310P include the intuitive management interface, which simplifies storage provisioning and monitoring. This model also incorporates Promise's innovative "HyperRAID" technology, which enhances performance by optimizing I/O operations and providing real-time analytics and reporting. Additionally, the M310P supports a variety of host connection interfaces, including iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand, allowing seamless integration into existing infrastructure.

On the other hand, the VTrak M210P is tailored for a slightly different audience, focusing on small to medium-sized businesses that require reliable and cost-effective storage solutions. The M210P retains several high-end features found in its bigger counterpart while offering a more budget-friendly option. This model also supports a mix of SAS and SATA drives and includes RAID capabilities similar to the M310P for data protection.

The M210P provides a robust set of management tools designed for ease of use, including automated alerts and comprehensive reporting capabilities. Its compact design and reliable performance make it ideal for remote office locations or data centers where space is a premium. Furthermore, the model incorporates advanced power management features to reduce energy consumption without compromising performance.

Both the M310P and M210P are built with scalability in mind, allowing businesses to easily expand their storage capacity as data needs grow. With a focus on durability, performance, and advanced technology, Promise Technology’s VTrak systems are well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of modern data storage. Whether for large enterprises or smaller organizations, these products offer solutions that enhance productivity and ensure data integrity.
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