Chapter 2: VTrak Installation
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Unpacking the VTrak (below)
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Mounting VTrak in a Rack (page 10)
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Installing Disk Drives (page 12)
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Making Management and Data Connections (page 15)
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Making Serial Cable Connections (page 26)
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Connecting the Power (page 27)
Unpacking the VTrak
The VTrak box contains the following items:
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VTrak Unit
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Quick Start Guide
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Front bezel and key
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Left and right center-mount
brackets
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Left and right mounting rails
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.
Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
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Cat 6, preferred
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Cat 5E, minimum
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RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable
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Screws for disk drives
(50, including 2 spares)
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1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)
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CD with SNMP files, Product
Manual and Quick Start Guide
Warning
Important
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