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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Vess A6120 NVR Storage Appliance Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 © 2016 PROMISE Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide ..................1 bout this guide ....................1 ntroductIon ..................2 etup 1: u ..................2 npAck A6120 p ................2 Acking ................3 ront pAneL oVerView .................. 4 eAr pAneL oVerView 2: M A6120 ..........5... - Page 3 Vess A6120 NVR Storage Appliance PcI/PMc ...............26 on hardware pci/pMc h ...........27 VAiLAbLe ArdwAre oMbinAtions ................29 roduct egistrAtion ..............31 egister your eries .................33 pen A web support cAse ..............35 ontactIng echnIcaL uPPort ..............35 echnIcaL uPPort erVIces...
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Page 4: A Bout This Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides an introduction to the hardware components of the Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance, as well as instructions for how to install the device in an equipment rack, and how to connect the power, a keyboard and monitor used for the initial configuration setup. -
Page 5: Etup Ask Ist
Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide etup To setup the Vess A6120 system, perform these hardware and configuration tasks in order: • Task 1: Unpack device • Task 2: Mount Vess A6120 in a standard rack • Task 3: Remove front bezel and install hard disk drives •... -
Page 6: F Ront Panel Overview
HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 The Vess A6120 is shipped with a lockable front secure cover which must be removed in order to access the hard disk drive carriers. Use the tubular key to lock or unlock this cover. The front panel features the power button, various LEDs, USB ports and the tubular lock. -
Page 7: R Ear Panel Overview
USB 3.0 ports Serial port The rear panel of the Vess A6120 provides a network port for system administration. This is also where the VGA video port is located, USB 3.0 ports, and the power insert for the power connection. -
Page 8: Ask Ounting Ess
Storage Server Appliance 2: M A6120 ounting in A The instructions here apply to the all Vess A6120 Series 1U form factor models. Warnings • Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. - Page 9 Follow these steps to install the mounting rails in an equipment rack. 1. For both sliding rail assemblies, release and detach the inner member from the slide. 2. Attach the inner member of the sliding rail assembly to each side of the Vess A6120.
- Page 10 Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance 3. Fix the outer member of the rail assembly to the rack frame. 4. Carefully insert the Vess A6120 to complete the installation.
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Page 11: Ask 3: I Nstalling D Isk D
Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide 3: i nstALLing RiVes The Vess A6120 system supports: • SATA hard disks • 3.5-inch hard disk drives For a list of supported physical drives, download the latest compatibility list from the PROMISE support website. - Page 12 Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance Cautions Swing open the drive carrier handle before you insert the drive carrier into the enclosure. To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, remove only one drive carrier a time. Follow these steps to install the hard disks: 1.
- Page 13 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide 3. Place the physical drive on a table with the bottom side facing up. 4. Position the drive in the carrier over the physical drive so the mounting holes line up (see below) Note there are different mounting screw holes for 2.5” drives.
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Page 14: Ask 4: M Anagement C
The VGA and USB ports are located on the back of the Vess A6120. Connect a VGA monitor to the appropriate video monitor port, and connect a USB keyboard to any USB port on the rear panel. -
Page 15: Ask 5: C Onnecting The P Ower O N V Ess A6120 System
With the power supplies connected, the system can now be powered on. To power on the Vess A6120 system , press the Power button on the front panel (see “Front Panel without bezel cover” on page 3 for location of power button). -
Page 16: Ack P Anel Led S
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance AneL Swappable power supplies on rear panel Power Supply Units (PSU) PSU Status LEDs GREEN indicates healthy PSU. AMBER indicates a problem. Drive carrier LEDs HDD Power HDD Status/Activity Management network port LEDs Link/Activity LED Description... -
Page 17: F Ront P Anel Led S
Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide ront AneL When boot-up is finished, check the LEDs on the front panel to make sure the system is functioning properly. See the table below. LEDs viewed through windows on front bezel Power Error RAID... -
Page 18: Ask 6: A Ccess O Perating
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance 6: A ccess peRAting ysteM To access the installed operating system graphical user interface on the Vess A6120, insert a USB keyboard into any USB port, and connect a monitor using the VGA port. See “Management Path - on site keyboard and monitor”... - Page 19 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide og in to inDows For Windows installations, once the system has booted up it will be necessary to choose various options to complete the OS setup. You will be prompted to select a default language and other user interface preferences. Follow the instructions on screen to complete your preferences selection and to establish a user name and password for the administrator.
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Page 20: Rives
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance 7: c ReAting ogicAL RiVes Setting up WebPAM PROe consists of the following actions: • Logging into WebPAM PROe • Choosing a Language • Creating Your Logical Drives • Logging out of WebPAM PROe PAM Pro... -
Page 21: Ask 7: C Reating L Ogical L Ogging Into W Eb Pam Pro C Hoosing A L Anguage
Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide hoosing a anguage WebPAM PROe displays in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Language preference can be chosen at the login screen or after logging in from the WebPAM PROe menu header. -
Page 22: Rives
On a newly activated Vess A6120 system, there are no disk arrays or logical drives. To create a logical drive: 1. Log in to Web PAM PROe. If there are no arrays configured, you will be automatically directed to the Disk Array Configuration menu. - Page 23 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide Automatic Configuration When you choose the Automatic option, the following parameters appear on the screen: • – The number of physical drives in the disk array, their ID Disk Arrays numbers, configurable capacity, and the number of logical drives to be created •...
- Page 24 Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance Express Configuration When you choose the Express option, a set of characteristics and options appears on the screen. Express Configuration options menu 1. Check the boxes to choose any one or a combination of: •...
- Page 25 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide 3. From the Application Type menu, choose an application that best describes your intended use for this disk array: • File Server • Video Stream • Transaction Data • Transaction Log • Other Click the Update button.
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Page 26: Advanced Configuration
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance Advanced Configuration Note For an explanation of the parameters under the Advanced option, please download the Product Manual at www.promise.com. When you choose the Advanced option, the Step 1 – Disk Array Creation screen displays. - Page 27 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide Step 2 – Logical Drive Creation Advanced Configuration (Step 2 Logical Drive Creation) Optional. Enter an alias for the logical drive in the field provided. Maximum of 32 characters; letters, numbers, space between characters, and underline.
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Page 28: C Reating Y Our L Ogical D S Ystem S Hutdown
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance 1. Click the button. Update A new logical drive is displayed under New Logical Drives. If there is free capacity remaining, you can specify another logical drive now or wait until later. 2. When you are done specifying logical drives, click the button. -
Page 29: Pci/Pmc
Quick Installation Guide PCi/PMC on hardware The Vess A6120 is designed to be customized to perform a variety of functions. Use the available PCI or PMC cards to create the mix of data and networks connections to suit your applications. -
Page 30: Available Pci/Pmc H
There are 25 different PCI/PMC hardware combinations available for installation in the Vess A6120. The columns in the table below list the location of the four slots in the table header, with the type of card installed, if any, listed in each column. - Page 31 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide Note The location descriptions, Lower Left, Upper Left, Lower Right and Upper Right refer to the PCI/PMC slot locations as viewed from the rear of the device. Two port 1G BASE-T Extension RAID Board Two port 10G BASE-T Graphic Card C.
- Page 32 Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance Roduct egistRAtion It is good practice to register your Vess A-Series system with PROMISE in order to better support and assist you throughout the life of the product. If you are not a registered, first create a user account, then proceed to register the product.
- Page 33 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide Fill in all required information (marked with an asterisk * on the menu) and click the Submit button to register. You will then be logged in on the Support page. Support Center online User Registration form...
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Page 34: R Egister Your
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance egister your eries To register your Vess A-Series system once you logged in to the Support page, under Product Registration select Register. - Page 35 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide 1. Choose the product line and model of the system you want to register. 2. Fill in all required information including Serial Number and Date Purchased, click Complete Registration at the bottom of the page to finish.
- Page 36 Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance Pen A weB suPPort cAse It is a good idea to go ahead and open a case now that you are registered and online. This will make it easier for tracking technical support for your product, which can mean faster resolution of issues that might arise in the future.
- Page 37 Promise Technology Quick Installation Guide 3. Choose the Host Name (custom Host Names are optional, created in the Product Registration form) and click to check mark the Serial Number box you entered in the Product Registration. Then supply all required information (marked with an asterisk * on the menu) and click on the Submit button to create the new case.
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Page 38: C Ontacting T Echnical S
Vess A6120 Storage Server Appliance ontaCting eChniCaL uPPort PROMISE Technical Support provides several support options for PROMISE users to access information and updates. We encourage you to use one of our electronic services, which provide product information updates for the most efficient service and support.
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