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VTRAK
J610S, J310S
PRODUCT MANUAL
Version 1.1
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Copyright © 2007 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright by Promise Technology, Inc. (Promise Technology). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of Promise Technology. Trademarks Promise, and the Promise logo are registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Architectural Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 S
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Chapter 3: Management, cont. CLI Command Set, cont. Viewing Link Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Clearing the Error Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Route Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Route Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Uptime Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction • About This Manual (below) • Overview (page 2) • Architectural Description (page 4) • Features and Benefits (page 5) • Specifications (page 6) Thank you for purchasing Promise Technology’s VTrak J610s or J310s external disk array subsystem. About This Manual This Product Manual describes how to setup, use and maintain the VTrak J610s or J310s external disk subsystem. It also describes how to use the built-in command-line interface (CLI) software. This manual includes
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Overview The Promise VTrak J610s and J310s are optimized for organizations deploying cost-effective small-to-medium application clusters, disk-to-disk backup and midrange storage solutions. Figure 1. VTrak J610s front view Drive Carrier LEDs Drive Carriers Power and Status LEDs Figure 2. VTrak J310s front view with bezel removed Drive Carrier LEDs Drive Carriers Power and Status LEDs The dual 3Gb SAS host interface ports offer the ease of management and perf
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 3. VTrak J610s rear view I/O module 1 I/O module 2 115200 115200 8 N 1 8 N 1 Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 Cooling Unit 1 Figure 4. VTrak J310s rear view Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 O O I I 115200 115200 8 N 1 8 N 1 I/O module 1 I/O module 2 The two external SAS ports provide the needed connectivity and bandwidth for large capacity solutions requiring multiple JBOD boxes cascaded together while still providing dual
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Architectural Description The VTrak J610s packs up to 16 drives per system, offering industry-leading capacity in just 3U of standard 19-inch rack space. The VTrak J310s supports up to 12 drives per system, in just 2U of standard 19-inch rack space. The J610s and J310s unit’s compact form factor maximizes density, increasing capacity per unit of rack space. Multiple J610s and J310s systems can also be connected to the same server using standard SAS features
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Chapter 1: Introduction Features and Benefits Feature Benefit 3U or 2U 19-inch wide enclosure Installs easily in any standard rackmount. Supports Serial Attached SCSI Allows you to use the new dual-port SAS disk drives disk drives. Supports Serial ATA disk drives Allows you to use your legacy SATA disk drives. Hot-swap feature for drive carriers, Allows a defective component to be I/O modules, power supplies and replaced without interrupting data fans accessibility to the host system. Tool-
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Specifications Drive Capacity: J610s, 16 drives. J310s, 12 drives. External I/O Ports: SAS host port and SAS expansion port. Supported Disk Interfaces: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA), 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s Supported Operating Systems: • Windows Vista, Business, • RedHat Linux Enterprise, or Ultimate • SuSE Linux • Windows 2003 Server • Novell Netware • Windows XP Professional • Sun Solaris • Windows 2000 The list above refers to 32-bit and 64-bit
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Chapter 1: Introduction Dimensions (H x W x D): J610s, 13.1 x 44.7 x 56.1 cm (5.2 x 17.6 x 22.1 in) J310s, 8.8 x 44.7 x 56.1 cm (3.5 x 17.6 x 22.1 in) Net Weight: J610s, 30.5 kg (67.2 lb) without drives, 38.5 kg (84.9 lb) with 16 drives, assuming 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) per drive. J310s, 26.5 kg (58.4 lb) without drives, 32.5 kg (71.7 lb) with 12 drives, assuming 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) per drive. Gross Weight (including carton): J610s, 37.5 kg (82.7 lb) without drives. J310s, 33.0 kg (72.8 lb) without driv
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual IRAM Statement Advertencia: Este es un producto de clase A. En un ambiente doméstico, este producto puede causar interferencia de las ondas de radio, en cuyo caso se podría requerir que el usuario tome las medidas adecuadas. MIC Statement 8
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Chapter 2: Installation • Unpacking the VTrak (below) • Mounting VTrak J610s in a Rack (page 11) • Mounting VTrak J310s in a Rack (page 13) • Installing Disk Drives (page 16) • Setting Up Data Cable Connections (page 20) • Setting Up Serial Cable Connections (page 27) • Connecting the Power (page 28) • Setting Up the CLI Connection (page 29) Unpacking the VTrak The VTrak J610s or J310s box contains the following items: • VTrak J610s or J310s Unit • Screws for disk drives (J610s: 70, including
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Figure 1. VTrak J610s rear view I/O module 1 I/O module 2 115200 115200 8 N 1 8 N 1 Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 Cooling Unit 1 Figure 2. VTrak J310s rear view Power Supply 1 Cooling Unit 1 Cooling Unit 2 Power Supply 2 O O I I 115200 115200 8 N 1 8 N 1 I/O module 1 I/O module 2 Some VTraks ship with a single I/O module and a blank unit installed in the place of the second I/O module. You can upgrade your VTrak by installing a second I/O mod
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Chapter 2: Installation Mounting VTrak J610s in a Rack The J610s subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails. Figure 3. VTrak J610s mounted in a rack with the supplied rails Vertical Rack Post VTrak J610s Mounting rails (included) Handles mount mount outside the rack post outside the rack post Cautions • At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system. • Do not lift or move
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual 4. Square the rail assemblies in the rack. 5. Tighten the adjustment screws and the attaching screws. 6. Place the VTrak subsystem onto the rails. 7. Secure the VTrak subsystem to the rack through each handle, using the attaching screws from your rack system. Figure 4. Rack mount assembly diagram Rack front post Rack back post Rail attaching screw Rail attaching screw (not included) (not included) Front rail Rear rail Flange Support Rail adjustment screw Rail
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Chapter 2: Installation Mounting VTrak J310s in a Rack The J310s subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You can also use your existing rails. Figure 5. VTrak J310s mounted in a rack with the supplied rails Vertical Rack Post VTrak J310s Handles mount Mounting rails (included) outside the rack post mount outside the rack post Cautions • At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack system. • Do not lift or move
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual The rail is designed to slide freely over the plate. 5. Attach a flange to each end of the rail, with the rail on the opposite side of the flange from the two-hole bracket. 6. Install the rail adjustment screws (included) through the flange into the rail. There are four screws for each flange. See Figure 7. 7. Place the subsystem with mounting rails into your rack system. 8. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using the attach
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Chapter 2: Installation Figure 7. Mounting rail installation Rack front post Rack back Rail adjustment screw Mounting Rail Sliding plate Rail attaching screw Rail attaching screw (not included) (not included) Inside of post Inside of post 15
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VTrak J610s, J310s Product Manual Installing Disk Drives Populate the VTrak with 3.5-inch SAS or SATA disk drives. Install all of the drive carriers into the VTrak enclosure to ensure proper airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with disk drives. Caution Use only the counter-sink screws supplied with the VTrak. Use of other types of screws can damage the enclosure or the adjacent drives. Figure 8. Drive carrier mounting holes AAMUX Disk Drive Mounting Holes Mounting Holes
