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Quick Start Guide 

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Step 9: Configure the UltraTrak 

Following are the steps needed to create an array and get your UltraTrak 
running quickly. We’re using the automatic setup feature here, but you 
may also set the array up manually if you wish. Refer to the User’s 
Manual for details regarding the manual setup procedure. 

1.  From the Idle mode display, press the SEL button on the front panel. 
2.  Press the    button once to select 

Configuration

, then press SEL 

button. 

3.  Enter the password at the prompt. (The default password is 0000.) 
4.  At Configure Array, press SEL. 
5.  Array Setup should be selected, press SEL. 
6.  With RAID Level selected, press SEL. 
7. Press 

the   and   buttons to select the proper RAID level for your 

array. Press SEL to choose the selected RAID level. 

8.  Press SEL to create the array or press EXIT to cancel. 
9.  If you elected to create the array then you should see the message 

“Array has been created.” 

10.  Switch off the UltraTrak

s power. Wait five seconds then switch the 

power back on. 

 

Note 

 

Depending on the size of your array, RAID levels 3 and 5 
may take a while to initialize. 

Step 10: Format the Array 

Like any other type of fixed disk media in your system, a RAID array 
must also be partitioned and formatted before use. Use the same method 
of partitioning and formatting on an array as you would any other fixed 
disk. 
 

Summary of Contents for ULTRATRAK RM4000

Page 1: ...ULTRATRAK RM4000 QUICK START GUIDE Version 1 3 ...

Page 2: ...y contain technical inaccuracies typographical or other errors Promise Technology assumes no liability for any error in this publication and for damages whether direct indirect incidental consequential or otherwise that may result from such error including but not limited to loss of data or profits Promise Technology provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either express or im...

Page 3: ...ternal LVD SCSI cable Power cord Screw sets for hard drives CD with PAM Utility and User Manual RM4000 User Manual Caution Packing foam was placed inside the front panel door to prevent damage during shipping Remove this packing foam and retain it for future use Note The Promise Array Management PAM utility provides monitoring and maintenance of your RAID through a graphic user interface GUI on yo...

Page 4: ...The UltraTrak RM4000 is designed specifically for rackmount installation but may also serve on a bench top as well The UltraTrak RM4000 installs directly to the rack with or without a shelf Assemble the Mounting Brackets on each side of the RM4000 and set the unit into the rack SEL EXIT Figure 1 Rackmounted RM4000 Rack Vertical Post UltraTrak RM4000 Rackmounting Shelf optional ...

Page 5: ...the Front Panel Door on the UltraTrak 2 Pull the Drive Carrier Latch Handle and remove an unused Drive Carrier see Figure 2 from the UltraTrak Begin at the right and work left 3 Carefully lay the hard drive into the drive carrier with the drive s connectors facing the carrier s connectors 4 Slide the hard drive so the drive s ATA connector fits into the carrier s ATA connector 5 Attach the Drive C...

Page 6: ...rward to lock the Drive Carrier 9 Repeat steps 2 through 7 until all of your hard drives are installed Caution If you plan to operate your UltraTrak with less than four hard disk drives install all four Drive Carriers into the Chassis even if they are not holding a drive Important The Drive Carrier Handle must be locked or the disk drive will not power up Handle Hard Drive Mounting Holes total of ...

Page 7: ...ost LVD SCSI devices Refer to your system and or SCSI host adapter manual for additional installation procedures that may apply to your system or host adapter Figure 4 Back of UltraTrak RM4000 Caution To prevent possible damage to the array or system ensure that system power is OFF before connecting the cables Power Connector Serial DB 9 Connector Serial RJ 45 Connector SCSI Output Connector SCSI ...

Page 8: ...other devices be sure to observe the above rules with all devices on the SCSI bus Consult your system and or host adapter manual for additional information on correct termination procedure Caution Proper termination and SCSI 3 compliant cables are required for the system to operate correctly An external SCSI terminator and a SCSI 3 compliant cable are included with the UltraTrak SCSI Terminator Wh...

Page 9: ...00 power connector and switch Plug the UltraTrak and switch the power on The power switch is located on the back of cabinet After a few moments the LCD should display the following message No Array is defined 30 C 86 F 4500RPM The front panel interface for the UltraTrak consist of following items SEL EXIT Figure 7 RM4000 Front Panel Display and Controls Power Switch Power Connector Liquid Crystal ...

Page 10: ...git upward as 0 1 2 3 Press the SEL button to proceed to the next digit or to submit the password if you have just entered the last digit You are given access to the Configuration menu if you entered the password correctly Step 8 Assign a SCSI ID Each device on a SCSI chain must have a unique ID The default SCSI ID setting of the UltraTrak is 0 If you need to change the SCSI IDE setting of the Ult...

Page 11: ...rray Setup should be selected press SEL 6 With RAID Level selected press SEL 7 Press the and buttons to select the proper RAID level for your array Press SEL to choose the selected RAID level 8 Press SEL to create the array or press EXIT to cancel 9 If you elected to create the array then you should see the message Array has been created 10 Switch off the UltraTrak s power Wait five seconds then s...

Page 12: ...eate arrays on the UltraTrak You should use matching drives for multiple drive arrays to maximize capacity usage as well as performance How do I learn more about configuring the UltraTrak Refer to the UltraTrak RM4000 User Manual That manual contains detailed information regarding configuration troubleshooting and maintenance for your UltraTrak I installed a new hard drive Why doesn t it power up ...

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