Promise Technology M200i, M500i, M500f, M300p, M500p, M300i, M300f, M200p, M200f manual Novell Netware

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Any combination of these RAID levels can exist at once on separate logical drives. See page 239 for more information on RAID.

RAID Flexibility: Configurable RAID stripe size – 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512 KB, and 1 MB sectors per disk.

Rebuild priority tuning: Adjustment of minimum I/O reserved for server use during rebuild.

Hot-spares: Multiple global and designated hot spares.

Maximum LUNs: 32 per array in any combination of RAID levels and drive types. 256 LUNs total.

Supported Disk Interfaces: Serial ATA (SATA)

Supported Operating Systems:

•	Windows 2000	•	SuSE Linux
•	Windows XP Professional	•	Novell Netware
•	Windows 2003	•	Sun Solaris

•RedHat Linux

Current: 8 A @ 100 VAC; 4 A @ 200 VAC (max. rating with two power cords)

Power Consumption: 440 watts

Power Supply: Dual 500W, 100–240 VAC auto-ranging, 50–60 Hz, dual hot swap and redundant with PFC, N+1 design

Thermal Output: 1590 BTU/hour (max current)

Operating Temperature: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)

Non-operational Temperature: -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)

Relative Humidity: Maximum 90%

Vibration: Random, 0.21 grms, 5 to 500Hz, 30Mins, X, Y, Z axis

Management Tools: WebPAM PROe, Command Line Utility, Command Line Interface

Management Interfaces: Ethernet, RS232 (Serial)

Management Protocols: SNMP, SSL, WBEM, Telnet

Notification: Email, audible, and visible alarms

Dimensions: Height, 5.12 in (13.00 cm); Width, 17.48 in (44.40 cm); Depth, 22.17 in (56.30 cm)

Weight: 68.34 lbs (31.00 Kg) without drives; 84.88 lbs (38.50 Kg) with 15 drives installed

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Contents Vtrak Recommendations CopyrightTrademarks Important data protection informationContents Setup Management with WebPAM PRO Management with the CLU Technology Background Index TroubleshootingSupport Appendix a Useful InformationAbout This Manual IntroductionVTrak M500f/i/p front view OverviewVTrak M500f Rear View M500i/p have different controllers Architectural DescriptionFeature Benefit Features and BenefitsAllows you to manage the RAID subsystem M500f/i/p SpecificationsNovell Netware M300f/i/p, M200f/i/p FCC Statement VTrak M-Class Product Manual Unpack the VTrak InstallationRackmounted VTrak M500f/i/p Mount VTrak M500f/i/p in a RackInstallation Rackmounted VTrak M300f/i/p M200f/i/p is similar Mount VTrak M300f/i/p or M200f/i/p in a RackInstallation Drives Install Disk DrivesM500f/i/p drive carrier mounting holes Sata Disk Drives mount at the front of the carrier Drive NumberingVTrak disk drives are numbered left to right Fibre Channel Storage Area Network Set Up Network Cable ConnectionsVTrak M500f DAS connections M300f and M200f are similar Fibre Channel Direct Attached StorageVTrak M300i and M200i SAN connections M500i is similar ISCSI Storage Area NetworkVTrak M300i and M200i DAS connections M500i is similar ISCSI Direct Attached StorageScsi HBA Scsi Direct Attached StorageSerial connectors for VTrak M500f left and M300i right Set Up Serial Cable ConnectionsSCSI-1 SCSI-2 Connect the PowerVTrak M500f/i/p drive carrier LEDs VTrak M-Class Product Manual VTrak Setup with CLI or CLU SetupAdministrator@cli net -a mod -t mgmt -s dhcp=enable CLI Fibre Channel and Scsi Models M500f/p, M300f/p, M200f/pCLI iSCSI Models M500i, M300i, M200i ISCSI 0.0 Administrator@cli net -a mod -t iSCSI -p 1 -s dhcp=enableSystem Date and Time CLU Fibre Channel and Scsi Models M500f/p, M300f/p, M200f/pManagement Port Exit the CLU CLU iSCSI Models M500i, M300i, M200iSystem Date and Time VTrak M-Class Product Manual ISCSI Ports Exit the CLU Software-based iSCSI Initiator Install iSCSI Initiator on the Host PCVTrak M-Class Product Manual Secure Connection VTrak Setup with WebPAM PROeLog-in to WebPAM PROe Regular ConnectionVTrak M-Class Product Manual Setup Language Selection Automatic Create a Disk ArrayExpress Setup Advanced Setup VTrak M-Class Product Manual Setup VTrak M-Class Product Manual Setup Log-out of WebPAM PROe Additional Logical DrivesInternet Connection using WebPAM PROe VTrak M-Class Product Manual Management with WebPAM PROe VTrak Status IndicatorsVTrak M300f/i/p and M200f/i/p front panel LED display State LEDs Dark Steady Flashing Amber Red Green Drive Status IndicatorsAudible Alarm LEDs StateSteady Flashing Amber Red Green Log-in/Log-out Http//192.168.10.148Https//192.168.10.148 VTrak M-Class Product Manual WebPAM PROe Opening Screen Graphic User Interface View HeaderFunction Language SelectionContact Us Storage NetworkTree View Subsystems Management WindowEvent Frame Subsystem Settings SubsystemSubsystem Information Save Events Subsystem EventsView Events Clear EventsChange Background Settings Background ActivitiesStart Background Function Scheduler View Scheduled ActivitiesSchedule an Activity Delete an Activity Renew Lock LockView Lock Status Set LockAdministrative Tools User ManagementRelease Lock User Settings Administrator User Settings UserUser Information User Event Subscription Smart List of User Notification EventsUser Password Administrator User Password UsersCreate a User List of User Privileges Delete a UserUser Sessions Network ManagementISCSI Data Ports Fibre Channel Node Fibre Channel ManagementFibre Channel Port Fibre Channel Port SettingsFibre Channel Statistics Fibre Channel SFP Fibre Channel Initiators Fibre Channel Logged-in DevicesISCSI Node ISCSI ManagementISCSI Ports ISCSI Port Statistics ISCSI Sessions Click the iSNS Port 1 or iSNS Port 2 link ISCSI iSNSISCSI SLP ISCSI ChapView CHAPs Add a Chap Edit a ChapDelete a Chap Scsi Channel Information Scsi Channel SettingsScsi Management ISCSI PingScsi Target Information Delete an Initiator Storage ServicesInitiators Add an InitiatorEdit a LUN Map Enable LUN MaskingLUN Map Fibre Channel and iSCSI View LUN MapLUN Mapping Parameters LUN Map ScsiSoftware Management Change Email Setting Send a Test MessageManual Start, Restart, Stop Web Server Click on the Web Server Setting linkTelnet Change Start SettingSnmp 105 CIM CIM Service SettingsNetsend Delete Recipients Add RecipientsImport ExportRestore Factory Defaults Firmware UpdateClear Statistics Shutdown and RestartShutdown Monitor the Shutdown Restart the SubsystemMonitor the Restart Controllers Controller Information Controller115 Controller Settings Controller StatisticsClear Statistics Enclosures VTrak M500f is show above, The M500i/p are similar Identify EnclosureEnclosure Settings EnclosureEnclosure Information FRU VPD BatteryBattery Recondition BuzzerSilence Buzzer Change Buzzer Settings Physical DrivesIdentify a Physical Drive Physical Drives Settings Physical Drive Physical Drive InformationAdvanced Physical Drive Information Identify a Physical Drive Physical Drive StatisticsClear Physical Drive Conditions Physical Drive SettingsForce a Physical Drive Offline/Online Physical Drive Media Patrol Disk ArraysCreate a Disk Array Express Create a Disk Array Automatic130 Create a Disk Array Advanced Disk Array CreationLogical Drive Creation Summary Delete a Disk ArrayDisk Array Information Disk ArrayPhysical Drives in the Disk Array Logical Drives in the Disk ArrayDisk Array Status Create a Logical Drive Disk Array Settings136 Disk Array Migration Delete a Logical DriveDisk Array Rebuild Manual Rebuild Disk Array Background ActivityView Progress of Background Function TransitionTransport Logical DrivesLogical Drive Status Logical Drive Information Logical DriveLogical Drive Statistics in alphabetical order Logical Drive SettingsLogical Drive Initialization Logical Drive Background ActivityLogical Drive Synchronization Logical Drive Redundancy CheckLogical Drive Check Table Logical Drive PDMLogical Drive LUN Settings iSCSI and Fibre Channel Logical Drive LUN Settings Scsi Spare Drives Create Spare Drive Spare Check All Spare Drives Delete Spare DriveSpare Drive Spare Drive InformationLocate a Spare Drive Spare Drive Settings Spare Check Individual Spare Drive Logical Drive SummaryVTrak M-Class Product Manual 156 Management with the CLU 158 Management with the CLU 160 Telnet 192.168.1.56 CLU ConnectionSerial Connection Telnet Connection162 Exit the CLU CLU Function Map 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 Media Patrol Quick SetupSubsystem Management AliasController Settings System Date and TimeController Management Physical Drive Coercion AliasEnclosure Management Power Supply UnitsEnclosure Management Enclosure StatusPolling Interval Enclosure SettingsTemperature Sensors Voltage SensorsBatteries Temperature ThresholdsGlobal Physical Drive Settings Physical Drive ManagementLocate Enclosure Physical Drive Statistics Individual Physical Drive SettingsCommand Queuing Advanced InformationLocate Physical Drive Force Physical Drive Offline/OnlineDisk Array Management Highlight Save Settings and Continue and press Enter Delete a Disk Array Rebuild Disk Array Settings and FunctionsDisk Array Information Media PatrolPredictive Data Migration MigrationLocate Disk Array Create a Logical DriveAccept Incomplete Array Delete a Logical Drive Logical Drive ManagementRead Cache Policy Logical Drive Settings and FunctionsLogical Drive Information Write Cache PolicyRedundancy Check Locate Logical DriveManual Management Port SettingsISCSI Port Settings Network ManagementLogged-in Devices Fibre Channel ManagementNode PortsPort SFP Port SettingsPort Statistics Fibre Channel InitiatorsISCSI Management ISNS SessionsPing Add a ChapDelete a Chap Channel Settings Scsi ManagementChannel Information Target Information Background ActivityBackground Activities List Background Activity SettingsEvent Viewer Runtime EventsNvram Events Additional Info and Management Spare Drive ManagementCreate New Spare Drive Delete Spare Drive LUN Mapping Fibre Channel and iSCSIMap a LUN to an Initiator LUN Mapping ScsiCreate New Initiator Delete InitiatorCreate New User Password User Settings Display Name and Email AddressUser Settings Privilege and Status Delete User Webserver 209 Snmp Trap Sinks Highlight Create New Message Recipient and press Enter Netsend RecipientsFlash through Tftp Shutdown over Telnet Shutdown over SerialRestart over Telnet Restart over Serial BuzzerMaintenance Mgmt Firmware Update WebPAM PROe Tftp ServerYour PC Restart VTrak Firmware Update CLU Replace Power Supply All Models Replace Cooling Unit Fan M500f/i/p Disconnect 223 224 225 Replace Cooling Unit Fan M300f/i/p and M200f/i/p Thumbscrew 228 229 Replace Cache Battery M500f/i/p Detach 232 Replace Cache Battery M300f/i/p and M200f/i/p 234 Replace SEP M500f/i/p Replace SEP M300f/i/p and M200f/i/p Replace RAID Controller All Models VTrak M-Class Product Manual 238 Introduction to RAID Technology BackgroundRAID 0 Striping interleaves data across multiple drives RAID 0 StripeData Mirror Disk Drives RAID 1 MirrorRAID 1E Enhanced Mirror RAID 5 Stripes all drives with data and parity information RAID 5 Block and Parity StripeRAID 10 Mirror + Stripe RAID 50 Axles RAID 50 Striping of Distributed ParityNo. of Drives No. of Axles RAID ArrayPer Axle Advantages Disadvantages Choosing a RAID LevelRAID 1E 249 Sector Size Stripe SizeRead Cache Policy Cache PolicyCapacity Coercion Write Cache PolicyCache Line Size Hot Spare Drives InitializationAdd Lose Partition and Format the Logical DriveRAID Level Migration From Increase Redundancy CapacityRAID RAID 1/1E Ranges of Disk Array Expansion Current LD Size Maximum LD Sector Size Expansion SizeCreate a New Logical Drive Media Patrol Predictive Data Migration PDMPDM Triggers Transition Example Manual Transition Automatic TransitionVTrak is Beeping TroubleshootingFront Panel LEDs Display Amber or RedFC/iSCSI Activity Scsi 1 or Drive Status Indicators Back of Enclosure Battery and fan LEDs VTrak M500f/i/pDark Green Amber Red Battery and fan LEDs VTrak M300f/i/p and M200f/i/pGreen Amber Flashing VTrak iSCSI controllerDA2 CLU Reports a ProblemWebPAM PROe Reports a Problem 270 Battery Event Notification ResponseEvent Action Blowers Drive Interface Controller CacheController Disk ArrayEnclosure Event LogHost Interface Controller Host-interface controller is Fibre Channel ISCSILogical Drive Media Patrol Physical Disk PDMPhysical disk negotiation PSU Fans RAID Level Migration Redundancy Check RebuildSpare Drives ResourceSEP Storage Enclosure Processor Spare CheckSynchronization Stripe Level MigrationSystem VTrak TransitionWatermark When a Disk Drive Fails Critical & Offline Disk ArraysWith a Hot Spare Drive Rebuild Operation Without a Hot Spare DriveStatus Activity Enclosure Problems Overheating Power Supplies Connection Problems Scsi ConnectionsTermination Serial Connections ISCSI ConnectionsAmber Green Flashing Green Network ConnectionsUnsaved Data in the Controller Cache VTrak M-Class Product Manual 296 What kind of disk drives can I use with VTrak? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I tell when the VTrak has fully booted? Why does VTrak come with a Command Line Utility?Are logical drives on VTrak limited to 2.199 terabytes? How can I be sure everything is working OK on the VTrak? Technical Support ServicesCan VTrak run using just one power supply? Contact Technical SupportItaly United StatesEurope, Africa, Middle East GermanyChina TaiwanDisclaimer of other warranties Limited WarrantyYour Responsibilities Returning Product For RepairOr retailer Pin Signal Serial Connector PinoutSnmp MIB Files Load MIB FilesCompliance Statement Index CLU 32 Dead 135 Activity LED 26, 58, 158 Activity LED 26, 58, 158, 263 Chap 93 CLU 33 RAID 0 240 RAID 1 241, 247 Stale 135 193 Transition 140, 187