Vess R2000 SERIES User manual

Vess R2000 Series
Vess J2000 Series
Quick Start Guide
Version 2.2
Contents
English …Page 001 ~ 039
Deutsch …Page 040 ~ 078
Français …Page 079 ~ 117
Italiano …Page 118 ~ 156
Español …Page 157 ~ 195
Русский …Page 196 ~ 234
日本語 …Page 235 ~ 273
繁體中文 …Page 274 ~ 312
简体中文 …Page 313 ~ 351
한국어 …Page 352 ~ 390
PTVR2K
PTVJ2K
© 2014 PROMISE Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
Warning
The electronic components within the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600
enclosure are sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge
(ESD). Observe appropriate precautions at all times when handling
the Vess R2600 or its subassemblies.
Caution
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the incorrect
type.
Caution
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions that
accompany the battery.
Caution
Disconnect all power cords before servicing the Vess enclosure.

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Contents
VESS R2600 TASK LIST 4
TASK 1: UNPACKING 4
VESS R2600 PACKING LIST 4
VESS J2600 PACKING LIST 5
VESS R2000 SERIES MODEL LINE-UP 5
VESS J2000 SERIES MODEL LINE-UP 5
TASK 2: MOUNTING Vess R2600 IN A RACK 10
TASK 3: INSTALLING DISK DRIVES 14
DRIVE SLOT NUMBERING 14
INSTALLING YOUR DISK DRIVES 15
NUMBER OF DRIVES REQUIRED 16
TASK 4: MANAGEMENT CONNECTIONS 17
MANAGEMENT PATH NETWORK (ETHERNET) CONNECTION 17
MANAGEMENT PATH SERIAL CONNECTION 19
Connecting a Fibre Channel SAN 20
FCData Path 20
Connecting the iSCSINetwork 21
1GbEand10GbEData Path 22
SAS JBOD EXPANSION 23
CONFIGURING THE DATA PATH 23
CONFIGURING A MANAGEMENT PATH 24
TASK 5: CONNECTING THE POWER 25
FRONT PANEL LEDS 27
REAR PANEL PSU & COOLING FAN LEDS 28
CONTROLLER LEDS 29
DISK DRIVE LEDS 29
TASK 6: SETTING THE IP ADDRESS 30
CHOOSING DHCP OR A STATIC IP ADDRESS 30

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SETTING SYSTEM DATE AND TIME 31
MAKING MANUAL IP SETTINGS 32
MAKING AUTOMATIC IP SETTINGS 32
CONFIGURING THE RAID 32
VIEWING IP ADDRESS AND SETTINGS 32
EXITING THE CLU 32
TASK 7: CREATING LOGICAL DRIVES WITH WEBPAM PROE 33
LOGGING INTO WEBPAM PROE 33
INITIAL CONNECTION 33
SECURE CONNECTION 33
CHOOSING A LANGUAGE 34
CREATING YOUR LOGICAL DRIVES 35
USING WEBPAM PROE OVER THE INTERNET 38
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 39
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES 39

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VESS R2600 TASK LIST
• Task 1: Unpacking
• Task 2: Mounting Vess R2600 in a Rack
• Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
• Task 4: Management and Data Connections
• Task 5: Connecting the Power
• Task 6: Setting the IP Address
• Task 7: Creating Logical Drives with WebPAM PROe
Also in this guide: Contacting Technical Support
Note
The Vess R2000 series and Vess J2600 can accommodate SAS and SATA
(3Gbps/6Gbps) hard drives. SATA drives require an additional adapter that is
installed before shipping (option). Make sure you have the correct drive carriers
for the hard drives that will be installed. Talk to your vendor for more information.
See page 16 for pictures of the two carrier adapters.
Important
Release 2 of the Vess 2000 Series supports simultaneous NAS and SAN
operation. This Quick Start Guide does not include instructions for setting up
RAID storage used for NAS. Using the NAS feature might change how you
layout and connect cabling. Please refer to the Product Manual for important
information on planning and setting up the Vess R2000 Series for NAS
operation.
TASK 1: UNPACKING
VESS R2600 PACKING LIST
The Vess R2600 box contains the following items:
• Vess R2600 Unit (PTVR2K)
• Quick Start Guide printed
• RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable
• Screws for disk drives (70 pieces for
16-bay)
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (3 cords for
3 PSU installed, 4 cords for 4 PSU
installed)
• CD with SNMP files, Product Manual
and Quick Start Guide in PDF format
• Sliding rail assembly for rack mounting

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VESS J2600 PACKING LIST
The Vess J2600 box contains the following items:
•Vess J2600 Unit (PTVJ2K)
•Quick Start Guide printed
•RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable
•Screws for disk drives (70 pieces for 16-
bay)
•Sliding rail assembly for rack mounting
•1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (3 cords for
3 PSU installed, 4 cords for 4 PSU
installed)
•SAS cable (1 cable J2600sS/ 2 cables
J2600sD)
•CD with SNMP files, Product Manual
and Quick Start Guide in PDF format
VESS R2000 SERIES MODEL LINE-UP
Model
Controller Units
Interface
Number of
Drives
Power
Supplies
Cooling
Units
R2600fiD
2
FC/iSCSI
16
3
2
R2600iD
2
iSCSI
16
3
2
R2600tiD
2
iSCSI (4x1Gb,
2x10Gb per
controller)
16
3
2
R2600xiD
2
iSCSI (4x1Gb,
2x10Gb SFP+ per
controller)
16
3
2
R2600fiS
1
FC/iSCSI
16
3
2
R2600iS
1
iSCSI
16
3
2
R2600tiS
1
iSCSI
4x1Gb, 2x10Gb
16
3
2
R2600xiS
1
iSCSI
(4x1Gb, 2x10Gb
SFP+)
16
3
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VESS J2000 SERIES MODEL LINE-UP
Model
Controller Units
Interface
Number of
Drives
Power
Supplies
Cooling
Units
J2600sD
2
SAS
16
3
2
J2600sS
1
SAS
16
3
2

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Figure 1: Vess R2600 front view
A defective drive may be replaced without interruption of data availability to the host computer. If so
configured, a hot spare drive will automatically replace a failed drive, securing the fault-tolerant
integrity of the logical drive. The self-contained hardware- based RAID logical drive provides
maximum performance in a compact external enclosure.
Figure 2: Vess J2600 front view
Note
The Alarm Mute button, the LEDs and USB ports on the front of the left handle
of the Vess J2600 are nonfunctional.
Drive carriers
Power and Status LEDs
Drive carriers
Power and Status LEDs

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Figure 3: Vess R2600fiD rear view
Figure 4: Vess R2600tiD rear view
Controller modules
Unit 1 Unit 2
Cooling units
Unit 1
with battery
Unit 2
with battery
Power supplies
(Vess J2600 and Vess R2000 Series are
shipped with 3 power supplies installed.)
Empty bay for
optional fourth
power supply
PSU 1
PSU 2
PSU 3
Controller modules
Unit 1 Unit 2
Cooling units
Unit 1
with battery
Unit 2
with battery
Power supplies
(Vess J2600 and Vess R2000 Series are
shipped with 3 power supplies installed.)
PSU 1
PSU 2
PSU 3
Optional
PSU 4

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Figure 5: Vess R2600iD rear view
Figure 6: Vess R2600xiD rear view
Controller modules
Unit 1 Unit 2
Cooling units
Unit 1
with battery
Unit 2
with battery
Power supplies
(Vess J2600 and Vess R2000 Series are
shipped with 3 power supplies installed.)
PSU 1
PSU 2
PSU 3
Optional
PSU 4
Controller modules
Unit 1 Unit 2
Cooling units
Unit 1
with battery
Unit 2
with battery
Power supplies
(Vess J2600 and Vess R2000 Series are
shipped with 3 power supplies installed.)
PSU 1
PSU 2
PSU 3
Optional
PSU 4

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Figure 7: Vess J2600sD with optional four power supplies - rear view
Controller modules
Unit 1 Unit 2
Cooling units
Unit 1
Unit 2
Power supplies
(Vess J2600 and Vess R2000 Series are
shipped with 3 power supplies installed.)
PSU 1
PSU 2
PSU 3
Optional
PSU 4

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TASK 2: MOUNTING Vess R2600 IN A RACK
The instructions here apply to the Vess R2600 and Vess J2600 series.
Cautions
* Do not populate any unit with hard drives until it has been securely installed in
the rack.
* At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the Vess
R2600 or Vess J2600 unit into a rack system.
* Do not lift or move the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit by the handles, power
supplies or the controller units. Hold the subsystem itself.
* Do not install the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit into a rack without rails to
support the subsystem.
* Only a qualified technician who is familiar with the installation procedure
should mount and install the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit.
* Mount the rails to the rack using the appropriate screws and flange nuts, fully
tightened, at each end of the rail.
* Do not load the rails unless they are installed with screws as instructed.
* The rails available for the PROMISE Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit are
designed to safely support that PROMISE Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit
when properly installed. Additional loading on the rails is at the customer’s risk.
* PROMISE Technology, Inc. cannot guarantee that the mounting rails will
support your PROMISE Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit unless you install
them as instructed.
The Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 installs to the rack using the mounting rails shipped with the device.
Note
To lighten the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 enclosure, you can remove the power
supplies. Replace the power supplies after the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 unit is
mounted in your rack.

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To install the Vess R2600 subsystem or Vess J2600 expansion 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.
•The rear rail slides inside the front rail. The rail halves are riveted together and use no
adjustment screws.
•The front-left and front-right mounting rail ends are labeled.
•Be sure the front rail support is on the bottom facing inward.
Figure 8: Installing the rails onto the rack
•All rail ends, front and rear, attach at the outside of the rack posts.
•The guide pins at the rail ends align with the holes in the rack posts.
•Use the attaching screws and flange nuts from your rack system. Tighten the screws and
nuts according to instructions for your rack system.
Front left label
Support flange on the front end of
each rail
Guide pins on rails align with holes in
the rack post
Front right label

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Figure 9: Rail ends attach to the outside of each post
3. Place the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 onto the rails.
•At least two persons are required to safely lift the subsystem.
•Lift the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 itself. Do not lift the subsystem by its brackets.
Figure 10: Placing the subsystem onto the rack rails
Rail ends attach on the
outside of the front and rear
rack posts
Brackets
Vess R2600 (or V ess
J2600) subsystem
Rails installed
and tightened

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4. Secure the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600 to the rack.
•The unit attaches to the rack posts using the included screws and flange nuts.
One screw each side, in the upper hole only.
•Use the attaching screws and flange nuts that came with the Vess R2600 or Vess J2600.
Figure 11: Secure to rack
Figure 12: Subsystem installed in rack
Screws and flange nuts
attach the Vess R2600
to the rack posts
Vertical rack post
Handles mount outside
the rack post
Mounting rails
mount outside the
rack post

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TASK 3: INSTALLING DISK DRIVES
The Vess R2600 subsystems and Vess J2600 expansion units support:
•SAS hard disk drives
•SATA hard disks (requires additional factory installed adapter see Figures 15 and 16 below)
•3.5-inch hard disk drives
•2.5-inch hard disk drives
For a list of supported physical drives, download the latest compatibility list from the PROMISE
support website.
DRIVE SLOT NUMBERING
You can install any qualified disk drive into any slot in the enclosure. The diagram below shows how
drive slots are numbered on both the Vess R2600 and Vess J2600.
Slot numbering is reflected in the WebPAM PROe and CLU user interfaces.
Figure 13: 16-bay Drive slot numbering (Vess R2600 and Vess J2600)
Install all of the drive carriers into the enclosure to ensure proper airflow, even if you do not populate
all the carriers with disk drives.

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INSTALLING YOUR DISK DRIVES
The instructions below apply to all types of drive carriers intended for use with the Vess R2600 or
Vess J2600. Note that SATA drives require additional SAS-to-SATA adapters to work properly in a
dual RAID controller models. If you intend to use SATA hard drives, make sure the drive carriers
shipped with the unit are appropriate for your SATA drive. See Figures 14 and 15 for examples of
drive carriers for SATA hard drives.
1. Remove a disk drive carrier.
2. Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive carrier at the front, so that the screw holes on the
sides line up.
3. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the sides of the disk drive.
Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with the Vess J2600.
•Install four screws per drive.
•Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.
4. Reinstall the drive carrier into the Vess J2600 enclosure.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all of your disk drives are installed.
Caution
The Vess R2600 and Vess J2600 support disk drive hot-swapping. To
avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than
one drive carrier a time.
Figure 14: SAS disk drive mounted in a drive carrier

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Use the Blackjack adapter for SATA 6Gbs drives and the AAMUX adapter for 3 Gbs SATA drives.
Figure 15: SATA disk drive mounted in carrier with Blackjack adapter
Figure 16: SATA disk drive mounted in carrier with AAMUX adapter
NUMBER OF DRIVES REQUIRED
The table below shows the number of drives required for each RAID level
Level
Number of Drives
Level
Number of Drives
RAID 0
1 or more
RAID 6
4 to 32*
RAID 1
2 only
RAID 10
4 or more**
RAID 1E
2 or more
RAID 30
6 or more
RAID 3
3 to 32*
RAID 50
6 or more
RAID 5
3 to 32*
RAID 60
8 or more
* A JBOD expansion unit may be required.
** Must be an even number of drives.

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TASK 4: MANAGEMENT CONNECTIONS
This section describes how to establish a management connection the Vess R2600 subsystem.
There are two methods to establish a management connection to the Vess R2600. The Vess J2600
system is managed through a Vess R2600 subsystem that is attached via the SAS expansion link.
Important
For a list of supported FC HBAs, Switches and SFPs, download the latest
compatibility list from the PROMISE support website:
http://www.promise.com/support/
Vess R2600 does not support cascading of multiple RAID subsystems. Cascading
is planned for a future release.
MANAGEMENT PATH NETWORK (ETHERNET)
CONNECTION
The Vess R2600 controller has one (1) Ethernet RJ-45 Management Port connector.
See page 17 for illustrations of controller interfaces.
To establish the management path:
1.Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to the network connector or standard NIC in the Host
PC.
Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard network
switch.
2.Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the standard network switch.
Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Management Port on the Vess R2600
subsystem.
If you have multiple Vess R2600 subsystems, Host PCs or Servers, repeat steps 1 and 2 as
required.
Figure 17: Vess R2600fi controller data and management ports
SAS
expansion port
Network
mgmt port
Console
mgmt port
1 G data ports
1 2 3 4
FC data ports
1 2

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Figure 18: Vess R2600ti controller management and data ports
Figure 19: Vess R2600xi controller management and data ports
Figure 20: Vess J2600s controller management and data ports
SAS
expansion port
Network
mgmt port
Console
mgmt port
1 G data ports
1 2 3 4
10 Gb data ports
5 6
Console mgmt port
(used for diagnostics, JBODs are
managed through a Vess R2600 unit
connected via SAS expansion)
SAS data ports
1 2
SAS
expansion port
Network
mgmt port
Console
mgmt port
1 G data ports
1 2 3 4
10 Gb SPF+ data
ports
5 6