Promise Technology VTrak external disk array subsystem manual Disk Array Information, Media Patrol

Models: m210p VTrak external disk array subsystem m310p

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VTrak M310p, M210p Product Manual

Disk Array Information

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

2.Highlight the disk array you want and press Enter. The information and settings screen appears.

3.Highlight any of the following and press Enter to view a list of:

Spare drives in this array, dedicated and global

Physical drives in this array

Logical drives in this array

Disk Array Settings and Functions

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

2.Highlight the disk array you want and press Enter. The information and settings screen appears.

Alias

1.To set an alias for this disk array, highlight Alias and type an alias into the field.

Maximum of 32 characters. Use letters, numbers, space between words and underscore. An alias is optional.

2.Press Ctrl-A to save your settings.

Media Patrol

1.Highlight Media Patrol and press the spacebar to toggle between Enable and Disable.

2.Press Ctrl-A to save your settings.

PDM

1.Highlight PDM (Predictive Data Migration) and press the spacebar to toggle between Enable and Disable.

2.Press Ctrl-A to save your settings.

Transport

This function prepares the physical drives in the disk array for moving to new drive slots.

To run the Transport function, highlight Transport and press Enter.

Rebuild

This function rebuilds the disk array’s data onto a replacement physical drive. Use this function after a disk array has gone critical.

1.Highlight Rebuild and press Enter.

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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.