VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual

Offline – This condition arises as the result of a second physical drive failure. An Offline logical drive is not accessible but some or all of your data may remain intact. You must determine the cause of the problem and correct it.

Dead – The physical drive has failed.

To create a logical drive, see “Create a Logical Drive” on page 98.

To delete a logical drive, see “Delete a Logical Drive” on page 100.

For a Degraded or Offline logical drive, see “Critical & Offline Disk Arrays” on page 228.

Logical Drive

The Logical Drive–Information tab displays a list of logical drives along with their status and capacity. Logical drives are made from disk arrays. To access the Logical Drives–Information tab:

1.Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.

2.Click on the Disk Arrays icon.

3.Click on the Disk Array icon.

4.Click on the Logical Drives icon

5.Click on the Logical Drive icon.

To specify an Alias or set the Read and Write Policies, click on the Settings tab.

Logical Drive Information

Logical Drive ID – A number assigned to the logical drive by the system.

Alias – Optional.

RAID Level – The RAID level of this logical drive.

Operations Status – The operational status of the logical drive (see below).

Capacity – This is the data storage capacity of the logical drive.

Physical Capacity – This is the data storage capacity of the physical drives used in the logical drive.

Number of Axles – Each axle represents a physical drive.

Number of Used Physical Drives – The number of physical drives used in this logical drive.

Stripe Size – The stripe size of this logical drive.

Sector Size – The sector size of this logical drive.

Disk Array ID – The ID number of the disk array from which this logical drive was created.

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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.