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Chapter 2: Installation
• Unpack the VTrak storage subsystem (below)
• Mount VTrak M500f/i/p in a Rack (page 12)
• Mount VTrak M300f/i/p or M200f/i/p in a Rack (page 14)
• Install Disk Drives (page 16)
• Set Up Network Cable Connections (page 20)
• Set Up Serial Cable Connections (page 25)
• Connect the Power (page 26)
Unpack the VTrak
The VTrak box contains the following items:
•VTrak Unit
• Quick Start Guide
• Null Modem Cable
• Left and right mounting rails
• 1.0m External VHDCI SCSI
cables (2 for M500p/M300p, 1
for M200p)
• Screws for disk drives
(36 for M200f/i/p; 52 for M300f/i/p;
64 for M500f/i/p; including 4 spares)
• 1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords (2)
• CD with SNMP files, Product
Manual and Quick Start Guide
Warning
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.
Important
Use the following categories of network cables with VTrak:
• Cat 6, preferred
• Cat 5E, minimum
