Drive Status Indicators

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

			State
LEDs
LEDs	Dark	Steady	Flashing	Amber	Red
		Steady	Flashing
		Green	Green
		Green	Green

Power	System Off	Normal

				Fan, battery	Fan, battery
FRU*	System Off	Normal		or PSU	or PSU
				Problem	Failed

Logical	System Off	Normal		Logical	Logical
Drive	System Off	Normal		Drive Critical	Drive Offline
Drive				Drive Critical	Drive Offline

Controller	No Activity		Activity
Activity	No Activity		Activity
Activity

Controller	System Off		Normal**
Heartbeat	System Off		Normal**
Heartbeat

* Field Replacement Unit: includes fan, battery and power supply unit (PSU).

** Blinks green seven times in three seconds, goes dark for six seconds, then repeats the blink pattern.

See page 167 for more information about field-replaceable components. See page 228 for a discussion of critical and offline logical drives.

There are two LEDs on each Drive Carrier. They report the presence of power and a disk drive, and the current condition of the drive.

Disk Status

Power/Activity

Figure 2. VTrak M310p/M200p disk carrier LEDs

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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.

Promise Technology m210p, m310p manual Drive Status Indicators, VTrak M310p/M200p disk carrier LEDs

Models: m210p VTrak external disk array subsystem m310p

State