Physical Disk

VTrak M310, M210p Product Manual

Event	Action

PDM is stopped internally	The destination drive was removed or used for a
	rebuild.

Physical Disk

Physical disk is marked	Disk drive restored to normal operation.
online

Physical disk is marked	Disk drive removed from service due to errors. If
online	necessary, try to force the disk online. See page 90 or
	page 140.

Physical disk is marked	Disk drive failure. Replace the disk drive. See
as dead.	page 10.

Physical disk has been	Disk drive reset after error and should function
reset	normally.

Physical disk assigned as	Result of settings or user action. Normal.
global spare

Physical disk is no longer	Result of settings or user action. Normal.
assigned as global spare

Physical disk assigned as	Result of settings or user action. Normal.
dedicated spare

Physical disk is no longer	Result of settings or user action. Normal.
assigned as dedicated
spare

Physical disk has been	Disk drive was inserted into the VTrak subsystem.
inserted

Physical disk has been	Disk drive was removed from the VTrak subsystem.
removed

Command on phyiscal	A command to a disk drive was re-tried. If this
disk has been re-tried	message appears repeatedly, replace the disk drive.

Physical disk ECC error is	Disk drive had an ECC error. If this message appears
detected	repeatedly, replace the disk drive.

Physical disk CRC error is	Disk drive has a CRC error. If this message appears
detected	repeatedly, replace the disk drive.

Bad sector is found on	Disk drive has a bad sector. The drive should remap
physical disk	around the bad sector. If this message appears
	repeatedly, replace the disk drive.

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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, VTrak external disk array subsystem manual Physical Disk

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m210p, VTrak external disk array subsystem, m310p specifications