mVault I
Quick Start Guide
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mVault I Quick Start Guide 2012 - v1.0
Connecting your mVault
The mVault system is a high-density storage expansion system for use with an mRAID or ActiveRAID system. It
is intended primarily for use in a digital archive where reliability is paramount, and access to data is important,
although reasonable time for serviceability is acceptable.
Attaching the mVault to a new or existing Active Storage RAID system is fast and easy. Installation and
management of the system is accomplished using the same Active Storage Management Suite as you would use
with the mRAID or ActiveRAID.
It is highly recommended that your mVault system be connected to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Power
requirements for the mVault can be found at:
www.active
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storage.com/support
The diagrams below will assist you in connecting your mVault for maximum performance and reliability using the
two 3-meter SAS Cables available from Active Storage.
CONNECTING YOUR mVAULT TO YOUR mRAID
CONNECTING YOUR MVAULT TO YOUR ActiveRAID
Powering up your mVault
The mVault is powered on using the dual power switches on the rear of the system.
The mVault system should always be powered on before your ActiveRAID or mRAID system. It is recommended
that you wait 15 seconds before powering up your mRAID or ActiveRAID system.
Once your RAID system and mVault are powered on, they will be in a diagnostic-rich boot up process that can
take three to fifteen minutes to complete.
Power Switches
Active Storage
SAS Cable
Active Storage
SAS Cable
SAS Expansion
SAS Expansion
SAS I/O 1-4
SAS I/O 1-4
