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mVault I 

Quick Start Guide

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mVault I Quick Start Guide 2012 - v1.0

mVault supported options

UPS control
UPS control for mVault is managed by ActiveRAID or mRAID UPS connection.

System Management

System Management is performed remotely using Active Viewer and Active Admin, no direct connection other 
than SAS I/O is required.

System Problems

If you should ever experience a problem with your mVault system, you can quickly assess the problem using 
the Active Viewer software on a remote computer. In addition, if you are near the system, you can refer to the 
system status indicators on the enclosure in order to determine the component at fault.  

If you are unsure about replacement or require a service part, you can contact your reseller, or call Active 
Storage support directly at 

1-818-709-1133

. Alternately you can contact support at

 

support@active

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storage.com

 

or visit

 

www.active

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storage.com/support

 

for the diagnostic information.

CAUTIONS

The pre-installed hard disk modules were designed specifically for use in the mVault. They will not function 
correctly in other systems. Using these hard disk modules in another system may result in data loss. 

The mVault system is designed for continuous use as a high-density archive storage. No system maintenance 
other than periodic vacuuming of the front panel is required.

Summary of Contents for MVault

Page 1: ...mVault I Quick Start Guide 1 mVault I Quick Start Guide 2012 v1 0 QUICK START GUIDE...

Page 2: ...Installing the System page 4 Getting to know your mVault page 5 Connecting your mVault pages 6 7 Using the mVault page 7 Shutting down your mVault page 7 Using The Active Storage Management Suite page...

Page 3: ...been provided to assist you in getting your mVault out of the box and up and running in a short period of time but is not intended to replace the expert assistance of your Authorized Active Storage Re...

Page 4: ...ail kit box and carefully check the components against the packing slip 4 Using the lifting straps as shown in the diagram above lift the system out of the main box and place aside 5 Locate the rail k...

Page 5: ...ou have any questions regarding system installation or maintenance please visit www active storage com support or contact your reseller or Active Storage Technical Support for assistance FRONT PANEL f...

Page 6: ...le Power Supply Power requirements for the mVault can be found at www active storage com support The diagrams below will assist you in connecting your mVault for maximum performance and reliability us...

Page 7: ...the power off procedures before beginning this procedure CAUTION IF THE SYSTEM IS ON DURING HARD DISK MODULE REPLACEMENT ENSURE THAT NO I O ACTIVITY IS GOING TO THE mVAULT 1 Remove the 4 front rack m...

Page 8: ...re Fan Icon Green Fans OK Red Fan failure Power Icon Green Power supplies OK Red Power supply failure Operation of the status indicators Rear Module Status Indicator Color and Action Description Power...

Page 9: ...stem status indicators on the enclosure in order to determine the component at fault If you are unsure about replacement or require a service part you can contact your reseller or call Active Storage...

Page 10: ...your mVault system always take the following precautions Disconnect the power cords by pulling the plug not the cord if any of the following conditions exists the power cord or plug becomes frayed or...

Page 11: ...mVault I Quick Start Guide 11 mVault I Quick Start Guide 2012 v1 0 Notes...

Page 12: ...tive Storage LLC 2012 All Rights Reserved All trademarks tradenames and copyrights are property of their respective holders Apple Macintosh Xserve Mac OS X Server and Xsan are property of Apple Inc 92...

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