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  • Page 1 VTrak J5000 Series 12G SAS JBOD enclosure Product Manual Version 1.3 © 2018 PROMISE Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology 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 enclosure are sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).
  • Page 3 12G SAS JBOD User Guide Also included are four levels of notices: Warning A Warning notifies you of probable equipment damage or loss of data, or the possibility of physical injury, and how to avoid them. Caution A Caution informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of data and how to avoid them.
  • Page 4 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology bout AnuAl This Product Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the VTrak J5000 Series JBOD storage enclosure. The manual is organized into chapters as follows: • “Introduction” on page 1 • “Hardware Installation” on page 10 •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 onnect the ower �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 ower on systeM J5300 ........................... 34 ower on ......................36 ront beHaVIor aFter bootIng uP led b ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 rive tAtus ehAvior fter ..........................40 ontroller beHaVIor J5000 s ....................41 anagIng tHe erIes ..........................
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  • Page 8: I Ntroduction

    User Guide ntroductIon VTrak J5000 Series 12G SAS JBOD enclosures are designed for high performance computing application of mass capacity storage. Each dual-controller VTrak J5000 enclosure is equipped with eight 12G SAS (four per controller) connections. The VTrak J5000 controller enables high-speed data rates via mini-SAS SFF-8644 cable connections for direct attached servers or for mass storage expansion.

  • Page 9: Eatures

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology eatures • High performance SAS • 12, 16, or 24 hot-swappable drive bays in a 2U, 3U or 4U chassis • Supports Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and SATA drives simultaneously • Dual active/active SAS JBOD I/O modules provide redundant data paths to ensure data availability • Up to four wide SAS (x4) ports, two x8 wide ports or one x16 wide port per I/O module •...
  • Page 10 A mix of SAS and SATA drives simultaneously in the same enclosure might be supported, depending on the model of HBA used, and the model and firmware of drives used. Please consult PROMISE before mixing drive types in a single enclosure.
  • Page 11 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Model J5300 J5320 J5600 J5800 Mechanical Specifications Up to 12 3.5” Up to 24 2.5” Up to 16 3.5” Drive Support drives drives drives Up to 24 3.5” drives 88 mm (3.5 in), 88 mm (3.5 in) 131 mm (5.2 in) 174 mm (3.5 in) Dimensions 447 mm (17.6 in),...

  • Page 12: F Ront P Anel H Ardware

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide ront anel ardware The front panel of VTrak J5000 enclosures provide access to storage disk drive carriers, a view of drive status LED indicators located on the front of each drive carrier, the LED indicators for system monitoring. See the illustrations of the front view of each model below.
  • Page 13 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5800 front view HDD drive carriers Drive carrier LEDs Enclosure Power and Status LEDs VTrak J5600 front view HDD drive carriers Drive carrier LEDs Enclosure Power and Status LEDs...

  • Page 14: R Ear P Anel H Ardware

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide anel ardware The rear panel of the VTrak J5000 features dual controllers for SFF-8644 SAS uplink connection (4 I/O ports per controller), 1G network ports used for system monitoring, serial port management connection, two hot- swappable power supplies, system cooling units, and power supply ON/OFF switches.
  • Page 15 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5600 rear view Controller 1 Controller 2 PSU 1 PSU 2 Power insert Power insert ON/Off switch ON/Off switch VTrak J5300 and VTrak J5320 rear view Controller 1 Controller 2 PSU1 PSU 2 PSU 1...
  • Page 16 This warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: a) improper or inadequate maintenance, or unauthorized modification(s), performed by the end user; b) operation outside the environmental specifications for the product; c) accident, misuse, negligence, misapplication, abuse, natural or personal disaster, or maintenance by anyone other than a Promise or a Promise authorized service center.

  • Page 17: H Ardware I Nstallation

    This chapter presents the basics on unpacking the VTrak J5000 Series enclosure and mounting it in an equipment rack, making the connections for data and management paths and connecting the power. It also describes how to power on the system and what to look for while it is powering up.

  • Page 18: Acking L Ist

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide npackIng Acking The VTrak J5000 Series box contains the following items: • One VTrak J5000 Series Unit • Two 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords VTrak J5800, VTrak J5600, • Adjustable rack mounting rail assembly VTrak J5300, or VTrak J5320 •...

  • Page 19: M Ounting The Vt Rak Enclosure In A Rack

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology ountIng tHe rak encloSure In a rack This section provides instructions for installing the VTrak J5000 enclosure into a rack Caution To lighten the enclosure, remove the power supplies, and remove all hard drive carriers. Replace the power supplies and drive carriers after the unit is mounted in your rack. 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 unit into a rack system. • Do not lift or move the unit by the handles, power supplies or the controller units. Hold the system itself. • Do not install the unit into a rack without rails to support the system.

  • Page 20: M Ounting The Vt Rak J5600/Vt Rak J5800

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide J5600/Vt J5800 ounting the To install the 3U/4U VTrak enclosure 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 rails are composed of two sliding sections and do not require adjusting screws.
  • Page 21 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Rail ends attach to the outside of each post Rail ends attach on the outside of the front and rear rack posts Cautions Two persons are needed to safely place the unit onto the rails. DO NOT lift the unit by the handles` 3. Place the VTrak onto the rails. • At least two persons are required to safely lift the system.
  • Page 22 12G SAS JBOD User Guide 4. Secure the enclosure to the rack. • Use the included screws and flange nuts to lock the unit in to place in the rack. • Use the attaching screws and flange nuts that came with the VTrak enclosure. Secure to rack Screws and flange nuts attach the VTrak enclosure to the rack posts...

  • Page 23: Ounting The Vt Rak

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology e5300 /e5320 ounting the To install the 2U VTrak enclosure into a rack with the supplied mounting rails: Determine position for rack rails 1. Determine what height to place the 2U enclosure in the rack, then place the right and left rack rails at the same height on in the right and left rack position.
  • Page 24 12G SAS JBOD User Guide Press lever to release lock (front right) 2. Secure the rails to the rack posts. Make sure the rack rails are properly oriented in the rack. To set the rails into the rack posts and secure the rails, follow these steps: Press the spring lock then insert the studs into the selected square holes on the rack post.
  • Page 25 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology 3. Secure the enclosure to the rack. • Use the included screws and flange nuts to lock the unit in to place in the rack. • Use the attaching screws and flange nuts that came with the mounting hardware. Insert screws on each side of the front of the enclosure to secure it to the rack posts...

  • Page 26: I Nstalling P Hysical D Rives

    SAS hard disks • 3.5-inch hard disk drives for VTrak J5800, VTrak J5600, and VTrak J5300. • 2.5-inch disk drives for VTrak J5320 For a list of supported physical drives, download the latest compatibility list from the PROMISE support website. Cautions The VTrak J5000 supports disk drive hot-swapping. To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove more than one drive carrier a time.

  • Page 27: D Rive S Lot N Umbering

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology riVe uMbering You can install any suitable disk drive into any slot in the enclosure. Install all of the drive carriers into the VTrak J5000 enclosure to ensure proper airflow, even if you do not populate all the carriers with physical drives.
  • Page 28 12G SAS JBOD User Guide Drive slot numbering on VTrak J5300 Drive slot numbering on VTrak J5320...

  • Page 29: I Nstalling Y Our D Rives

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology nstalling riVes Follow the instructions below according to the size of drive being installed. 3.5- inch riveS 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. 1. Press the drive carrier release button. The handle springs open. 2. Grasp the handle and gently pull the empty drive carrier out of the enclosure.
  • Page 30 12G SAS JBOD User Guide Drive carrier bottom view Drive carrier side view 4. Position the drive in the carrier so the mounting holes line up. 5. Insert the screws through the proper holes in the carrier and into the drive or adapter. • Install four screws per drive.
  • Page 31 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology 2.5- inch riveS The VTrak J5320 features 24 drive carriers designed to fit 2.5” drives. Notice that the carriers are oriented vertically, with the carrier release button at the top. The lever mechanism to remove the carrier from the drive bay works exactly the same as the 3.5” carriers, except they are positioned vertically rather than horizontally.
  • Page 32 12G SAS JBOD User Guide 4. Position the drive in the carrier so the mounting holes line up. 5. Insert the screws through the proper holes in the carrier and into the drive or adapter. • Install four screws per drive. • Snug each screw.
  • Page 33 Promise Technology anageMent and onnectIonS The VTrak J5000 Series features in-band management using a software utility developed for this purpose. To use the in-band utility it is necessary to first install the software on a PC or server equipped with an SFF-8644 SAS HBA card, then connect that system to the JBOD (see “Basic DAS Connection” on page 30). The JBOD software utility is available for Linux and Windows operating systems.

  • Page 34: S Erial C Able C Onnections

    2. Start your PC’s terminal VT100 or ANSI emulation program. 3. Press Enter once to launch the CLI. When connected and ready, the CLI screen displays: *********************************************** Promise xU-SAS-xx-SBB-BP v1.00.0000.xx *********************************************** cli> cli> prompt on your screen indicates that you have a connection and the CLI is ready to accept...

  • Page 35: P Inout References

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology inout reFerences rJ-11 S eriAL ort pinout rJ-45 AnAgeMent port pinout TP0+ TP0- TP1+ TP2+ TP2- TP1- TP3+ TP3-...

  • Page 36: Db-9 Pinout For Rj-11 To Db-9 Serial Cable

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide db-9 rJ-11 db-9 pinout for SeriAL cAbLe...

  • Page 37: Das C Onnection

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology das c onnection Note that Direct Attached Storage (DAS) hardware setup requires that the host system (PC or server) have an SFF-8644 SAS HBA card installed. dAS c ASic onnection For a basic DAS connection, use the SFF-8644 external SAS cable supplied with the VTrak to connect the SAS...

  • Page 38: C Ascading Das C Onnection

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide das c ascading onnection For a cascading VTrak J5000 DAS connection, use SFF-8644 external SAS cables to perform these tasks: 1. Connect the SFF-8644 SAS HBA card in the host system to SAS Port 1 on Controller 1 of the uppermost Vtrak unit in the rack (Unit 1).

  • Page 39: R Edundant C Ascading Das C Onnection

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology das c edundant ascading onnection To setup a redundant cascading DAS connection use SFF-8644 external SAS cables to perform these tasks: 1. Connect the SFF-8644 SAS HBA card in Server 1 to SAS Port 1 on Controller 1 of the uppermost Vtrak unit in the rack (Unit 1).
  • Page 40 12G SAS JBOD User Guide onnect tHe ower To power on the VTrak J5000, follow these steps for each JBOD enclosure: 1. Use the power cords included with the shipment to connect the power insert for all power supplies on all units.

  • Page 41: P Ower On System

    2. Check the AC and DC LED indicators on each power supply to make sure they light green. Note that the center LED on the power supply is for locating the PSU, PROMISE RAID head only. Power supply LED indicators on VTrak J5300...
  • Page 42 This indicates that input power is present. When the power supply is switched on, it lights green if input power is available. It is off if power is not present and when the power supply is switched off. Locate PSU This flashes blue when using the Locate PSU function (PROMISE RAID head only).

  • Page 43: F Ront Led Behavior After Booting Up

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology ront behaVior aFter booting uP When the power is switched on, the LEDs on the right handle light up. • Power and Global Enclosure Status LEDs display green continuously. • I/O Module Activity LED flashes green when there is controller activity. • System Heartbeat LED blinks green at two second intervals for dual I/O Module systems;...
  • Page 44 12G SAS JBOD User Guide In the table below: • Steady means the LED is on continuously. • Blinking means a regular on/off pattern. Front LED Behavior LED State Power Global Enclosure Status Controller Activity System Heartbeat No controller present or system System System power off OFF /...

  • Page 45: D Rive S Tatus Led B Ehavior A Fter B Oot U P

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Led b rive tAtuS ehAvior fter Note Drive carrier LED behavior is controlled by the host HBA / RAID head; the behavior is same for all VTrak J5000 models. Disk Carrier LEDs - front of every carrier...
  • Page 46 12G SAS JBOD User Guide The VTrak J5000 spins up the disk drives sequentially to equalize power draw during start-up. After a few moments: • The Power/Activity LED displays blue when a physical drive is present. • The Drive Status LED displays green when the physical drive is configured as a member of a disk array or as a spare. When the physical drive is not configured, the LED is off. In the table below: • Steady means the LED is on.

  • Page 47: C Ontroller Led Behavior

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology ontroller behaVior When boot-up is finished and the VTrak J5000 subsystem is functioning normally: • Controller status LEDs display green continuously. If this indicator lights red, there is a problem with the controller. • Management port LEDs display green or flash depending on your network connection. LEDs are located below the port, the left LED lights green when connected, flashes green when active, remains off if not connected. The right LED indicates connection speed, green is 100 Mbps, amber is 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 48: M Anaging The J5000 S Eries

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide J5000 S anagIng tHe erIeS The main sections in this chapter include the following: • “Making a Serial Connection” on page 42 • “Management via SSH Connection” on page 44 • “CLI Conventions” on page 44 •...

  • Page 49: M Aking A S Erial C Onnection

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology aking a erial onnection Before you begin, be sure the RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable is connected between the Host PC and the VTrak enclosure, and that both machines are booted and running. Serial ports on the controllers Then do the following actions: 1.

  • Page 50: Jbod U Tility Cli

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide JBod u tIlIty The JBOD Utility features a CLI and GUI for administration and monitoring of JBOD enclosures. This document provides instructions for administrators on using the JBOD Utility and descriptions of the CLI commands available. The JBOD Utility is used to perform the following functions: •...

  • Page 51: M Anagement Via Ssh C Onnection

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology ssh c anageMent Via onnection First get the IP address of the Management port via direct serial connection. Use the net command to learn the IP settings set by DHCP, or to set a static IP address, then use SSH software to connect to the management interface.

  • Page 52: Cli C Ommands

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide cLi c oMMAndS VTrak JBOD Utility CLI commands follow the Linux shell scripting format of: command option argument This section gives detail explanation of each command and accompanying options. If you need context-sensitive help, type one of the following commands: • <command> -h • <command> -? • help <command>...
  • Page 53 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Commands Description Displays full information on the VTrak J5000 enclosure and its components. enclosure Displays system event details. event Displays the number of days, hours, minutes and seconds since the firmware was uptime loaded (since the VTrak J5000 was started or restarted). Displays the current status of the PHYs (links), error counter, expander and link attached SAS addresses.

  • Page 54: Enclosure

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide enclosure Syntax enclosure [option] [sub-option] <argument> Summary Used to list enclosure related information. This is also used to reboot a controller or the VTrak J5000 enclosure and to make enclosure settings including physical drive zone configuration. See “Zone Configuration” on page 71 for a description of the zone configuration options for physical drives. Options Display enclosure information (default) Modify enclosure settings...
  • Page 55 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology -w <sensor_id><threshold_value> Update sensor’s warning threshold. IOM warning threshold value = 61 ~ 65 ENC warning threshold value = 47 ~ 51 PSU warning threshold value = 47 ~ 51 -f <min_fan_lvl> Set the minimum fan speed when the system is normal.
  • Page 56 12G SAS JBOD User Guide Detailed usage cli> enclosure -l - Display enclosure information cli> enclosure –m –r <option> <option> = 1 - Restart this controller <option> = 2 - Restart the system <option> = 3 - Restart the primary controller <option>...
  • Page 57 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology cli> enclosure –m –t <enable> <enable> = 0 - Disable thermal manager function <enable> = 1 - Enable thermal manager function cli> enclosure –m –c <sensor id> <threshold> <sensor id> = 1~10 - Any one thermal sensor ID between 1 to 10 <threshold>...

  • Page 58: Event

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide event Syntax event [option] Summary Used to list details of system event related information. Options -l ram Display event information in RAM (RAM is the default, no need to specify). -l nvram Display event information in NVRAM. Clear event log in RAM.

  • Page 59: Link

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology link Syntax link [option] <sub-option> <argument> Summary The link command is used to clear PHY statistics counters or display information about VTrak J5000 links, including: • Link Status • Link Statistics • Clearing Statistics •...

  • Page 60: Cable

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide cable Syntax cable [option] [sub-option] <argument> Summary The cable command is used to modify cable settings and display the current cable information. Options Cable related action Modify cable related function. Sub-options data <CN#> Display cable EEPROM data list Display cable information (default) -c <enable>...

  • Page 61: Net

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Syntax net [option] <sub option> <argument> Summary The net command is used to change the static IP settings and display IP settings information. Options List network related information (default) Modify network port settings Ping target...

  • Page 62: Route

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide Detailed Usage cli> net –l - Display IP status cli> net –m -d 1 - Enable DHCP client on system management port cli> net –m -i <IP Address> -s <Subnet Mask> -g <Gateway> - Set static IP address of system management port. <IP Address>...

  • Page 63: Factorydefaults

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology factorydefaults Syntax factorydefaults Summary The factory default command is used to restore factory default settings in the VTrak J5000 enclosure. Detailed Usage cli> factorydefaults - Restore system settings to factory default uptime Syntax uptime Summary The uptime command informs you of the elapsed period of time since the the system firmware was loaded.

  • Page 64: Ptiflash

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide ptiflash Syntax ptiflash [option] <sub option> <argument> Options Firmware update through XModem Firmware update through TFTP Server Sub-options Assign the file name of the firmware image. Detailed Usage cli> ptiflash –x - Update firmware through XModem Note: User has to initiate firmware update via XModem. See “Updating Firmware through Serial Port (RS232)” on page 66.
  • Page 65 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology ssh_account Syntax ssh_account [option] Options Show help information. Check status of loading stored username/password. Change user password. Detailed Usage cli>ssh_account –h - Show help information cli>ssh_account –s - Check status of loading stored username/password cli>ssh_account –p - Change user password...

  • Page 66: Vpdr

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide vpdr Syntax vpdr <option> <sub option> Summary The vpdr command displays vital product data on the major components of the VTrak J5000 enclosure. Options <id> Dump specific VPD page. Sub-options <dump> Translate raw data or not. <dump> = 0 : Translate raw data to human readable format.

  • Page 67: Version

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology version Syntax version Detailed Usage cli> version - Display system firmware and PSU versions help/? Syntax help Detailed Usage cli> help cli> ? - Display CLI help...

  • Page 68: M Aintenance

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide aIntenance This chapter covers the following topics: • “Replacing a power supply” on page 62 • “Replacing a controller module” on page 65...

  • Page 69: R Eplacing A Power Supply

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology eplacIng a power Supply The power supplies for the VTrak J5000 models are hot-swappable. Note that the VTrak J5300/J5320 uses a different PSU than the VTrak J5600/J5800. J5300 J5320 Psu Before removing a bad power supply, first verify there is a problem. See “VTrak J5300 Power Supply LEDs” on page 35 for a description of power supply LED behavior.

  • Page 70: I Nstalling The New Power Supply

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide Pull both levers backward and outward, the module should slide out easily nStALLing the neW poWer SuppLy To install the power supply: 1. Carefully slide the power supply into the enclosure until the levers on each side catch on each side of the power supply.

  • Page 71: Vt Rak J5600 And Vt Rak J5800 Psu

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology J5600 J5800 Psu eMoving the oLd poWer SuppLy To remove the power supply: Verify that the power supply LED is amber or red. 1. Switch off the power to the power supply you plan to replace.

  • Page 72: R Eplacing A Controller Module

    The procedure is the same for all VTrak J5000 models since they all use the same controller module. Caution Do not replace the controller module based on LED colors alone. Only replace the controller module when directed to do so by Promise Tech- nical Support. Only a qualified technician should perform this procedure.

  • Page 73: R Emove Controller

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology Release lever on controller eMove controLLer Follow the steps below to remove the old controller module: 1. Squeeze controller handle release between thumb and finger. Pull out lever on controller 2. Pull handle out, then slide controller unit straight out of...

  • Page 74: S Ystem F Irmware U Pdate

    See the PROMISE J5000 Software Utility User Guide for instructions. Keeping with the latest updates and improvement, while fixing existing issues, PROMISE Technology periodic releases firmware updates. Firmware updates itself is non-disruptive, but it requires system reboot for new firmware to take effect.
  • Page 75 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology cli> ptiflash -x 4. Upon pressing the Enter key, you will see is prompted. Enter the command console. CLI will enter into firmware update mode. 5. Open XModem Send by navigating - File -> Transfer -> XMODEM -> Send (or equivalent in other...
  • Page 76 12G SAS JBOD User Guide 6. Chose firmware image file in opened window and click Open. 7. Firmware update begins. Wait until the download is completed. 8. Once download is completed, reboot the system for new firmware to take effect.

  • Page 77: U Pdating F Irmware Over Ip N Etwork (Tftp)

    Firmware update of PROMISE J5000 series of products can also be done over IP network through TFTP protocol. To update system firmware via TFTP protocol, system management Ethernet port must be connected to network and must have IP address.
  • Page 78 12G SAS JBOD User Guide 6. Enter CLI command ptiflash -t <TFTP server IP> -f <Firmware Filename> to start firmware update process. Note: Please replace <TFTP server IP> and <Firmware Filename> with appropriate value 7. After firmware download is completed, please reboot the system for new firmware to take effect.

  • Page 79: Z One C Onfiguration

    VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology onfIguratIon Improvements in the SAS standard has greatly increased the number of devices that can be accommodated in a single domain. The concept of zones for grouping disks drives has been developed and implemented in the SAS 2 standard as a means to better manage this increase.

  • Page 80: Z One C Onfiguration O Ptions

    The VTrak J5000 offers four zone configuration options, including no zoning. These options are described in the sections that follow. Please take note of the drive slot numbering for the different hardware versions (2U, 3U, and 4U) of the VTrak J5000 series. VTrak J5800 (4U, 24 drive) drive slot numbering...
  • Page 81 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5300 (2U, 12 drive) drive slot numbering VTrak J5320 (2U, 24 drive) drive slot numbering...

  • Page 82: Z Oning C Onfiguration 0: N O Z Oning

    12G SAS JBOD User Guide 0: n oning onfigurAtion oning As the name itself implies, in “No Zoning” configuration each Hard Disk Drive can be accessed from any uplink connector. There is no restriction or access control from the Expander. As depicted in diagram below: VTrak J5800 Zoning Configuration 0 The VTrak J5800 uses two controllers.
  • Page 83 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5600 Zoning Configuration 0 The VTrak J5600 uses two controllers. There are four SFF-8644 uplinks per controller for a total of eight uplinks. Up to 16 hard disk drives populate the enclosure. The drive identification number is depicted in the illustration...
  • Page 84 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5300 Zoning Configuration 0: No Zoning VTrak J5320 Zoning Configuration 0 The VTrak J5320 uses two controllers. There are four SFF-8644 uplinks per controller for a total of eight uplinks. Up to 24 SSD drives populate the enclosure. The drive identification number is depicted in the illustration below: VTrak J5320 Zoning Configuration 0: No Zoning...
  • Page 85 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology oning onfigurAtion In Zoning Configuration 1, the Hard Disk Drive pool is divided evenly into two groups. To make the allocation user friendly and easy to identify; drive slots are divided right at the middle of the enclosure.
  • Page 86 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5600 Zoning Configuration 1 Zoning configuration allocates Disk Group 1 to Controller 1 and Disk Group 2 to Controller 2. Controller 1 cannot access any disk drive within Disk Group 2 and vise-versa. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15 and 16...
  • Page 87 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5300 Zoning Configuration 1 Zoning configuration allocates Disk Group 1 to Controller 1 and Disk Group 2 to Controller 2. Controller 1 cannot access any disk drive within Disk Group 2 and vise-versa. Disk Groups...
  • Page 88 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5320 Zoning Configuration 1 Zoning configuration allocates Disk Group 1 to Controller 1 and Disk Group 2 to Controller 2. Controller 1 cannot access any disk drive within Disk Group 2 and vise-versa. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24...
  • Page 89 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology oning onfigurAtion In Zoning Configuration 2, the Hard Disk Drive pool is divided evenly into two groups. However the access permission for the uplinks are different. See the examples for the different hardware models below.
  • Page 90 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5600 Zoning Configuration 2 Zoning Configuration 2 on VTrak 5600 features two disk groups of 8 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15 and 16 Disk Group 2 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 14 •...
  • Page 91 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5300 Zoning Configuration 2 Zoning Configuration 2 on VTrak 5300 features two disk groups of 6 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 3, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12...
  • Page 92 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5320 Zoning Configuration 2 Zoning Configuration 2 on VTrak 5320 features two disk groups of 12 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 Disk Group 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 •...
  • Page 93 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology oning onfigurAtion In Zoning Configuration 3, drive pools are divided into 4 groups. To make the allocation user friendly and easy to identify, drive slots are divided across the column of disk physical location for the three HDD models (J5300, J5600, J5800) while on the VTrak 5320 the SSD drives are divided into four groups of 6 drives.
  • Page 94 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5800 Zoning Configuration 3: Four zones, divided access...
  • Page 95 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5600 Zoning Configuration 3 Zoning Configuration 3 on VTrak 5600 features four disk groups of 4 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 4, 8, 12 and 16...
  • Page 96 12G SAS JBOD User Guide VTrak J5300 Zoning Configuration 3 Zoning Configuration 3 on VTrak 5300 features four disk groups of 3 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 4, 8 and 12 Disk Group 2 3, 7 and 11 Disk Group 3...
  • Page 97 VTrak J5000 Series Promise Technology VTrak J5320 Zoning Configuration 3 Zoning Configuration 3 on VTrak 5320 features four disk groups of 6 drives. Access is divided between uplinks on both controllers. Disk Groups Disk Drive Slots Disk Group 1 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24...

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