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Quantum QX Series Setup Manual (225 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 19.56 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
10
Chapter 1: Components
16
QXS-3 Series Storage
17
2U12-Drive Chassis
17
2U24-Drive Chassis
18
QXS-3 Series RAID Chassis : Rear Panel Layout
19
Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
20
Expansion Chassis- Rear Panel Components
22
QXS-4 Series and Stornext Storage
24
QXS-4 Series Storage
24
Stornext Storage
24
2U12-Drive Chassis
26
2U24-Drive Chassis
27
2U48-Drive Chassis
27
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers
29
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers Partially Populated
29
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
30
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
31
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
34
4U56 Drive System
35
4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers
36
4U56 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
38
4U56 Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
39
QXS-6 Series Storage
44
QXS-648 System
45
2U48-Drive Chassis
45
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers
46
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers Partially Populated
47
QXS-648 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
48
I/O Controller Module - Rear Panel Components
49
QXS-648 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
52
QXS-656 System
53
4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers
55
QXS-656 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
56
I/O Controller Module - Rear Panel Components
58
QXS-656 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
60
Component Installation and Replacement
62
Cache
62
Compactflash
63
Supercapacitor Pack
64
Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis
65
Enclosure Installation Checklist
66
Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Level 3 Compliance
67
Generic Requirements (Grs)
67
Install Drives into the QXS 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis
68
Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
70
Opening and Closing a Drawer
70
Aligning an AMS or Drive into a Drawer
72
Installing an AMS into a Drawer
73
Installing a Drive into a Drawer
75
Install Drives into the QXS-456 Drive Chassis
77
FDE Considerations
83
Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
84
Supported/Unsupported Configurations
85
Cabling
87
Cable Requirements for Expansion Chassis
87
Summary of Cabling Connections
88
QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Reverse Cabling Illustrations
90
QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Straight Cabling Illustrations
94
Series Drive Chassis Cabling Illustrations
98
Straight-Through Cabling
99
Testing Chassis Connections
100
Power On/Power off
100
Chapter 3: Connecting Hosts
109
Host System Requirements
109
Cabling Considerations
110
Connect the Chassis to Hosts
110
CNC Technology
110
10Gbe Iscsi Protocol
111
Gb Iscsi Protocol
112
HD Mini-SAS Technology
112
Connecting Direct Attach Configurations
113
Fibre Chanel Host Connection
113
10Gbe Iscsi Host Connection
114
HD Mini-SAS Host Connection
114
Iscsi Considerations
120
Change the CNC Port Mode
122
Connect a Management Host on the Network
123
Connect Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes
124
Cabling for Replication
125
QXS-3 Series CNC Ports and Replication
125
QXS-4 and QXS-6 Series CNC Ports and Replication
127
Update Firmware
132
Important Firmware Notes
132
Verifying Firmware
132
Obtaining IP Values
133
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using DHCP
133
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using the CLI
133
Chapter 4: Basic Operation
137
Basic Operation Overview
137
Cli
138
Signing in to the CLI
138
Disk Storage Management Utility
138
Browser Setup
138
Signing in to the Disk Storage Management Utility
139
Configuring and Provisioning the Storage System
139
Best Practices for Optimal Performance
140
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
142
Troubleshooting Overview
142
USB CLI Port Connection
143
Fault Isolation Methodology
143
Basic Steps
143
Options Available for Performing Basic Steps
144
Performing Basic Steps
145
If the Chassis Does Not Initialize
146
Correcting Chassis Ids
146
Stopping I/O
147
Diagnostic Steps
148
Transporting Cache
153
Isolate a Host-Side CNC Connection Fault
153
Host-Side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring CNC Ports
154
Isolate a Host-Side SAS Connection Fault
155
Host-Side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring SAS Host Ports
155
Isolate a Controller Module Expansion Port Connection Fault
156
Isolate Replication Faults
158
Cabling for Replication
158
Replication Setup and Verification
158
Diagnostic Steps for Replication Setup
159
Resolve Voltage and Temperature Warnings
168
Sensor Locations
169
Power Supply Sensors
169
Cooling Fan Sensors
169
Temperature Sensors
170
Power Supply Voltage Sensors
171
Chapter 6: LED Descriptions
172
QX/QXS Cache Status LED Details
172
Leds for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems
173
Leds for 12-Drive RAID Chassis (2U12)
174
Leds for 24-Drive RAID Chassis (2U24)
176
Leds for 48-Drive RAID Chassis (2U48)
178
Drive Leds
180
Components for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis (Rear View)
183
Controller I/O Module for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis Leds (Rear View)
184
Controller I/O Module (Older) for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis Leds (Rear View)
186
Power Supply Leds for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems
187
24-, 48-Drive Expansion Chassis Rear Panel Leds
189
Leds for 56-Drive RAID Chassis (4U56)
190
Leds Visible with Chassis Bezel Installed
190
Leds Visible with Chassis Bezel Removed
191
Drive Leds
193
RAID Chassis Leds Rear Panel Layout
195
Controller I/O Module Leds
196
Leds for 56-Drive Expansion Chassis
198
Power Supply Leds
200
Fan Control Module Leds
201
Chapter 7: Environmental Requirements and Specifications
202
Site Requirements and Guidelines
202
Site Wiring and AC Power Requirements
202
Site Wiring and DC Power Requirements
203
Weight and Placement Guidelines
204
Electrical Guidelines
204
Ventilation Requirements
205
Cabling Requirements
205
Management Host Requirements
205
Physical Requirements
206
Environmental Requirements
209
Electrical Requirements
210
Site Wiring and Power Requirements
210
Power Cable Requirements
210
Chapter 8: Electrostatic Discharge
211
About Electrostatic Discharge
211
Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD
212
Chapter 9: USB Device Connection
213
Rear Panel USB Ports
213
USB the CLI Port
214
Emulated Serial Port
214
Supported Host Applications
214
Cli
215
Device Driver/Special Operation Mode
215
Microsoft Windows
215
Linux
216
Chapter 10: SFP Option for CNC Ports
217
SFP Option for CNC Ports
217
Locate SFP Transceivers
217
Install an SFP Transceiver
218
Verify Component Operation
219
Glossary
220
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Quantum QX Series Getting Started Manual (14 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0.53 MB
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