Promise Technology VTrack M-Class M300f - Manual (Page 2)

VTrak M-Class Quick Start Guide
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VTrak M-Class Task List
Step 1: Unpack the VTrak (below).
Step 2: Mount VTrak in a Rack (page 5)
Step 3: Install Disk Drives (page 5)
Step 4: Network and Data Cable Connections (page 7)
Step 5: Set Up Serial Cable Connections (page 12)
Step 6: Connect the Power (page 12)
Step 7: Set IP Address with CLI or CLU (page 14)
Step 8: Install iSCSI Initiator on the Host PC (page 24) (M500i, M300i, M200i)
Step 9: VTrak Setup with Embedded WebPAM (page 25)
Step 1: Unpack the VTrak
The VTrak box contains the following items:
• VTrak Unit
• Quick Start Guide
• Null Modem Cable
• Left and right mounting rails
• 1.0m External VHDCI SCSI
cables (2 for M500p/M300p, 1
for M200p)
• Screws for disk drives
(36 for M200f/i/p; 52 for M300f/i/p;
64 for M500f/i/p; including 4 spares)
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)
• CD with SNMP files, Product
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.
Important
Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
• Cat 6, preferred
• Cat 5E, minimum