Promise E610f User manual

VTRAK
E610f,J610s
QuickStartGuide
Version 0.82
© 2008 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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VTrak Setup Task List
Task 1: Unpacking the VTrak (below)
Task 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack (page 3)
Task 3: Making Management and Data Connections (page 5)
Task 4: Powering On the System (page 8)
Task 5: Initial Setup (page 9)
Task 6: Configuring the VTrak (page 12)
For complete information about your VTrak E610f and J610s subsystems, see
their respective VTrak Product (user) Manuals on the Software CDs.
Task 1: Unpacking the VTrak
The VTrak box contains the following items:
•VTrakUnit
•QuickStartGuide
• Left and right center-mount
brackets
• Left and right mounting rails
• RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)
• CD with SNMP files, Product (user)
Manual and Quick Start Guide
Warning
The electronic components within the VTrak disk array are
sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).
Observe appropriate precautions at all times when handling the
VTrak or its subassemblies.
Caution
At least two persons are required to safely lift the VTrak
subsystem from the box and place it into a rack.
Important
Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
• Cat 6, preferred
• Cat 5E, minimum

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Task 2: Mounting VTrak in a Rack
The E610f/s subsystem installs to the rack using the supplied mounting rails. You
can also use your existing rails.
Figure 1. VTrak mounted in a rack with the supplied rails
To install the VTrak subsystem into a rack with the supplied mounting rails:
1. Check the fit of the mounting rails in your rack system.
2. Adjust the length of the mounting rails as needed.
3. Attach the mounting rail assemblies to the outside of the rack posts, using
the attaching screws from your rack system. See Figure 2.
Be sure the support is on the bottom facing inward.
Cautions
• At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and
attach the VTrak subsystem into a rack.
• Do not lift or move the VTrak subsystem by the handles,
power supplies or the controller units. Hold the subsystem
itself.
• Do not install the VTrak subsystem into a rack without rails to
support the subsystem.
• Only a qualified electrician who is familiar with the installation
procedure should mount and install the VTrak subsystem.
• Be sure all switches are OFF before installing the VTrak
subsystem or exchanging components.
Mounting rails (included)
mount outside the rack post
Handles mount
outside the rack post
Drive bay (1 of 16)

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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 2. Rack mount assembly diagram
8. Remove the drive carriers from their packing and install them into the drive
bays of the VTrak enclosure. See Figure 1.
9. Plug in the power supply cords.
Inside of post
Rack front post Rail attaching screw
(not included)
Rail adjustment screw
Flange
Rail attaching screw
(not included)
Inside of post
Rack back post
Front rail
Rail adjustment screw
Rear rail
Support

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Task 3: Making Management and Data Connections
VTrak models have two RAID controllers. Each controller has an Ethernet (RJ45)
Management Port connector that enables you to monitor the VTrak over your
network using the WebPAM PROe Software. VTrak supports HTTP, HTTPS, and
Telnet protocols.
The VTrak RAID controllers have two 4-Gb Fibre Channel (FC) connections for
the data ports. See Figure 3.
You can configure your VTrak for:
• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
• JBOD Expansion using a SAS data connection
Figure 3. VTrak RAID controller connectors
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Fibre Channel data port 1
SASexpansion
port (to JBOD) Management
port
Fibre Channel data port 2 RJ11 Serial
Connector
VTrak

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Configuring a Storage Area Network
A storage area network (SAN) requires:
• A Fibre Channel switch
• A Fibre Channel HBA card in the Mac Pro
• A network switch
To establish the data path:
Connect one of the Fibre Channel data ports on the VTrak controller to your
Fibre Channel switch.
To establish the management path:
1. Connect the Management port on the VTrak controller to your network
switch. Figure 4.
2. Connect each Mac Pro’s NIC to your network switch.
Figure 4. SAN data and management connections
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mac Pro VTrak
Network Switch
FC Switch
Fibre Channel
data cables
Management
cables

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Configuring Direct Attached Storage
Direct attached storage (DAS) requires:
• Two Fibre Channel HBA cards in the Host PC or Server
• A network switch
To establish the data path:
Connect one of the Fibre Channel data ports on the VTrak controller to your
Fibre Channel switch.
To establish the management path:
1. Connect the Management port on the VTrak controller to your network
switch. See Figure 5.
2. Connect the Mac Pro’s NIC to your network switch.
Figure 5. DAS data and management connections
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mac Pro VTrak
Network Switch
Management cables
FibreChannel
data cables

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Task 4: Powering On the System
There is a specific sequence to follow when you power on your VTrak and Mac
Pro system.
Figure 6. VTrak and Mac Pro power on sequence
Power on your system components in the following sequence:
1. VTrak J610s subsystems
2. VTrak E610f subsystem
3. Mac Pro
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
Mgmt UPS
115200
8 N 1
FC 1 FC 2
4
2
1
Gb/s
4
2
1
Gb/s
115200
8 N 1 115200 8 N 1

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Task 5: Initial Setup
VTrak Default Network Settings
You must change these network settings so the VTrak works on your network.
The setting change requires a serial connection from your computer to the VTrak.
Your computer activatesthe Command Line Interface (CLI) on the VTrak to make
the required changes.
Setting up a Serial Connection
There are two methods to make the initial network settings:
•Xserve Server – Requires ZTerm software
•Mac Pro – Requires ZTerm software and USB-to-DB9 adapter
Xserve Server
Before you begin:
1. Go to http://homepage.mac.com/dalverson/zterm/ and download the ZTerm
terminal emulation software.
Install ZTerm onto your Xserve server.
2. Find the RJ11-to-DB9 serial cable that ships with the VTrak.
Attach the RJ11 end of the serial cable to the RJ11 serial connector on one
of the VTrak controller modules. See Figure 3.
Attach the DB9 end of the serial cable to the serial connector on the Xserve.
Figure 7. Xserve Server serial connector
Component Default Setting
Virtual Management Port IP address 10.0.0.1
RAID Controller 1 IP address 10.0.0.2
RAID Controller 2 IP address 10.0.0.3
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
1
2
DB-9 serial connector
Xserve Server

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To set up a serial connection with VTrak:
1. On your Xserve, double-click the ZTerm desktop icon (right).
The Local window opens on the desktop.
2. From the ZTerm dropdown menus, choose Settings > Connection.
Set the Data Rate to 115200 and click the OK button.
3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI.
The CLI opens in the Local window. The prompt should look like this:
administrator@cli>
If you see a Login prompt, type administrator and press Enter.
Then at the Password prompt, type password and press Enter.
4. Go to “Making Settings on VTrak” on page 11.
Mac Pro
Before you begin:
1. Go to http://homepage.mac.com/dalverson/zterm/ and download the ZTerm
terminal emulation software.
Install ZTerm onto your Mac Pro.
2. Obtain a USB-to-DB9 adapter.
Install the software for the USB-to-DB9 adapter onto your Mac Pro.
Figure 8. An example of a USB-to-DB9 adapter
3. Find the RJ11-to-DB9 serial cable ships with the VTrak.
Attach the RJ11 end of the serial cable to the RJ11 serial connector on one
of the VTrak controller modules. See Figure 3.
DB9 end USB end

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Attach the DB9 end of the serial cable to the DB9 connector on the USB-to-
DB9 adapter. See Figure 8.
Attach the USB end of the USB-to-DB9 adapter to a USB port on the Mac
Pro.
To set up a serial connection with VTrak:
1. On your Mac Pro, double-click the ZTerm desktop icon (right).
The Local window opens on the desktop.
2. From the ZTerm dropdown menus, choose Settings > Connection.
Set the Data Rate to 115200 and click the OK button.
3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI.
The CLI opens in the Local window. The prompt should look like this:
administrator@cli>
If you see a Login prompt, type administrator and press Enter.
Then at the Password prompt, type password and press Enter.
4. Go to “Making Settings on VTrak,” below.
Making Settings on VTrak
1. Type the following string to set the system date and time, then press Enter.
administrator@cli> date -a mod -d 2008/07/25 -t 14:50:05
In the above example, the date and time are included as examples only.
Use yyyyy/mm/dd for the date and a 24-hour clock for the time.
2. Type the following string to set the Virtual Management Port IP address and
other settings, then press Enter.
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -s "dhcp=enable"
3. To verify the settings, type net and press Enter.
administrator@cli> net
===========================================
CId Port Type IP Mask Gateway Link
===========================================
1 1 Mgmt 192.168.10.85 255.255.255.0 192.168.10.1 Up
Note that the IP address described above belongs to the VTrak subsystem,
not to one of the RAID controllers.
The IP address and subnet mask shown here are examples only.

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4. Type the following string to set the RAID Controller IP addresses and other
settings, then press Enter. You must set each Controller separately.
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 1 -s "dhcp=enable"
administrator@cli> net -a mod -t mgmt -m -c 2 -s "dhcp=enable"
5. To verify the maintenance mode settings, type net -m and press Enter.
administrator@cli> net -m
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
CtrlId: 1 Port: 1
Type: Management Ethernet IPType: IPv4
IP: 192.168.10.101 IPMask: 255.255.255.0
MAC: 00:01:55:AE:02:AE DNS: 0.0.0.0
Gateway: 192.168.10.1 DHCP: Disabled
The IP address and subnet mask shown here are examples only.
To exit ZTerm, press Command–Q.
Task 6: Configuring the VTrak
You can configure your VTrak system automatically by means of a script
available on the Apple website.
Preparing Your Script
To prepare your configuration script:
1. Double-click this link http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1200.
The scripts are listed under Configure via script.
2. Carefully read the descriptions and choose the script that matches your
application. Click the script name to choose it.
3. Highlight the entire script from #Begin Copy through #End Copy, then press
Command-C to copy it.
4. Open TextEdit and press Command-V to paste the script into a new file.
5. From the dropdown menu, choose Format > Make Plain Text.
Be sure you convert the configuration script to a plain text file.
Important
Remember this IP address. You will use this IP address to log into
WebPAM PROe, see page 13.

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6. Choose File > Save As, name the script file, and click the Save button.
Your configuration script is ready to import into WebPAM PROe.
Logging into WebPAM PROe
To log into WebPAM PROe:
1. Open Safari.
2. In the address field, type in the IP address of the VTrak Management port.
See step 3 under “Making Settings on VTrak” on page 11.
• WebPAM PROe uses an HTTP connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://
• Enter the VTrak’s Management Port IP address . . . . 192.168.10.85
Together, your entry looks like this example:
http://192.168.10.85
7. When the log-in screen (Figure 9) appears:
•Typeadministrator in the User Name field.
•Typepassword in the Password field.
• Click the Login button.
The User Name and Password are case sensitive.
8. Click the Login button.
Figure 9. WebPAM PROe log-in screen

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Checking Your Physical Drives
The configuration script only works when all of your physical drives are
unconfigured. If you are setting up your VTrak system for the first time, all of your
drives will be unconfigured.
To check your physical drives:
1. In Tree View, click the VTrak icon, Enclosures icon, Enclosure icon,
and Physical Drives icon.
2. Under the Information tab, check Operational Status and Configuration.
If Operational Status is OK and Configuration is Unconfigured, your
physical drives are ready to run the configuration script.
Figure 10.Physical drive information
If you have created any disk arrays, logical drives, or spare drives, you must
delete them before you run the script. Be sure you back-up your important data
first, then delete the disk arrays and logical drives. See the VTrak Product (User)
Manual on the Software CD for instructions.

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Importing and Running Your Script
To import and run your configuration script:
1. In Tree View, click the Administrative Tools icon, then click the Import
link.
Figure 11.The Import link under Administrative Tools
2. In the Import File dialog box, choose Configuration Script from the Type
dropdown menu.
Figure 12.Importing a Configuration Script
3. In the Import File dialog box, click the Choose File button and navigate to
the folder where you saved the configuration file. Click the configuration file
and click the Choose button.

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Figure 13.Choosing the configuration file
4. In the Import File dialog box, click the Submit button.
Figure 14.Clicking the Submit button
5. In the Import File dialog box, click the Next button.
Figure 15.Clicking the Next button
6. In the Warning box, click the OK button.

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Figure 16.Clicking the OK button
The configuration script takes about 30 to 45 seconds to upload and run.
When the script is done, new disk arrays and logical drives appear in
Tree View.
Figure 17.An example of Tree View after running a configuration script
The exact appearance of Tree View depends upon how you set up your
system and which script you chose. Your VTrak system is now configured
and ready to use.

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