Chapter 3: Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEDs

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark

Steady Green

Flashing Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power/Activity*

No Drive

Drive Present

Activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status

HBA/RAID controller determines the LED behavior**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Refers to SAS drives or SATA drives with an AAMUX adapter.

 

 

For SATA drives without an AAMUX adapter, LED behavior depends on

 

 

the specific disk drive.

 

 

 

 

** Refer to the user documentation for your HBA or RAID controller for this

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O Module Status Indicators

The VTrak J610s or J310s I/O module has LEDs that indicate activity on each of its SAS ports.

Figure 3. The I/O modules have two SAS ports

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8 N 1

Diamond-icon port (CN2) LED

Circle-icon port (CN1) LED

I/O Module Status LED

The I/O module status LED shows red at startup. Within 2 or 3 seconds, it turns green to indicate that the I/O module is ready.

LEDs

 

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark

Steady

 

Flashing

Red

 

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connectors

Link Down

Link Up

 

Activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O Module

Off

Ready

 

 

Starting up*

Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Turns green 2 to 3 seconds after subsystem startup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Promise Technology J310S, J610S manual Module Status Indicators, LEDs State, State Dark Steady Green Flashing Green

J610S, J310S specifications

Promise Technology is renowned for its innovative storage solutions, and the J310S and J610S series exemplify this commitment with features tailored for both personal and professional uses. These products stand out in today's data-driven environment, offering efficient and reliable storage management.

The Promise J310S is engineered to provide exceptional performance, making it suitable for creative professionals who deal with large media files. It supports various RAID levels, including 0, 1, and 5, enhancing data integrity and availability. With a sleek, compact design, the J310S is easily integrated into any workspace while ensuring optimal heat dissipation. One of its key features is the high-speed connectivity options, incorporating USB 3.0 and eSATA ports, which enable fast data transfers and expanded compatibility with various devices.

On the other hand, the J610S takes capabilities a notch higher, designed for businesses that require an advanced storage solution. This model supports a larger number of drives, allowing for more extensive data capacity and redundancy. The J610S emphasizes scalability, making it suitable for environments where data storage needs may grow over time. It also boasts an intuitive management interface, enabling IT admins to effortlessly monitor and configure storage settings.

Both models employ cutting-edge technologies to ensure reliability and performance. The integration of advanced thermal management technology prevents overheating, thereby extending the lifespan of the devices. Furthermore, both the J310S and J610S come equipped with powerful backup and recovery solutions, safeguarding critical data against potential loss.

Security is also a significant focus for Promise Technology, with both series featuring robust encryption capabilities to protect sensitive information. They support features like disk mirroring and hot-swappable drives, ensuring seamless operations even during maintenance.

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