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QXS-3/4/6 Series Hybrid Storage
6-68547-01 Rev A

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  • Page 1 QXS Site Planning Guide QXS-3/4/6 Series Hybrid Storage 6-68547-01 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Artico, Be Certain (and the Q brackets design), DLT, DXi, DXi Accent, DXi V1000, DXi V2000, DXi V4000, DXiV-Series, FlexTier, Lattus, the Q logo, the Q Quantum logo, Q-Cloud, Quantum (and the Q brackets design), the Quantum logo, Quantum Be Certain (and the Q brackets design), Quantum Vision, Scalar, StorageCare, StorNext, SuperLoader, Symform, the Symform logo (and design), vmPRO, and Xcellis are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights........
  • Page 4 12, 24, and 48 Drive RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Components ........18 12, 24, and 48 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components .

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides site planning information for the following QXS Hybrid systems: • QXS-312, QXS-324 • QXS-412, QXS-424, QXS-448, QXS-456 • QXS-648, QXS-656 Intended audience This guide is intended for storage customers and technicians. NOTE: This guide provides information for site planning at your storage location.

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    QXS systems. Table 1 Related Documentation For Information About Web links to download Quantum QX and QXS Storage guides listed QX and QXS Documentation Sheet* below, but not shipped with the product QX or QXS Release Notes...

  • Page 7: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Document conventions and symbols Table 2 provides document conventions and symbols. Table 2 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text Web site addresses • Key names Bold text • Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box •...
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  • Page 9: Qxs And Cabinet Information

    • QXS-648, QXS-656 Chassis with Bezels Installed The front of the QXS-312, QXS-324, QXS-412, QXS-424, QXS-448, and QXS-648 are all 2U high (3.5 inches/88.9mm) and use the same bezel (2U). The QXS-456 and QXS-656 are 4U high (7 inches/177.8mm) and also use the same bezel (4U). Refer to...

  • Page 10: Chassis With Bezels Removed

    Chassis with Bezels Removed Figure 2 provides images of the front of the QXS-312, QXS-324, QXS-412, QXS-424, QXS-448, QXS-648, QXS-456, and QXS-656 with the bezels removed. Figure 2 Chassis Front View (Bezel Removed) 1 QXS-312 or QXS-412 Chassis 2 QXS-324 or QXS-424 Chassis •...
  • Page 11 Figure 3 Standard Cabinet 1 Front door 2 Rear door 3 Vertical support rails 4 Air vent Standard features of the cabinet include: • Front and rear door that can be closed and locked • Vertical rails, with mounting holes, to allow installation of storage •...

  • Page 12: Cabinet Height

    NOTE: Install the applicable storage rack on the cabinet support rails, then install the chassis/expansion storage unit, and then populate the unit with applicable drives (HDDs or SSDs). Ensure to place the cabinet in a location that allows sufficient space to maintain and service (remove and replace parts) the applicable units within the cabinet.

  • Page 13: Cabinet Vertical Support Rails

    5 for RAID chassis and expansion chassis maximum combinations. Table 3 Cabinet Configurations Chassis Type Maximum Chassis in Cabinet Maximum Drives in Cabinet QXS-312 or QXS-412 (2U, 12 drive) QXS-324 or QXS-424 (2U, 24 drive) QXS-448 or QXS-648...
  • Page 14 Max Expansion System Chassis Type RAID Chassis Chassis Max Total Drives QXS-648 2U48 QXS-656 4U56 (4) & 2U12 (2) Note 1: Always consider the max drive number when mixing different chassis combinations. Note 2: It is impossible to identify all possible chassis combinations within the hybrid QXS supported configurations.

  • Page 15: Qxs-3 Series Specifications

    QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Physical Requirements • QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Chassis Table 5 identifies physical dimensions of the QXS-312/324 RAID and expansion chassis. Table 5 QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Chassis Physical Dimensions Chassis Height Width...

  • Page 16: Packaged Dimensions And Weight

    Packaged Dimensions and Weight Table 6 identifies the packaged dimensions and weight of the QXS-312/324 RAID and expansion chassis. Table 6 QXS-312/324 RAID and Expansion Chassis Packaged Dimensions and Weight Chassis Height Width Depth Weight QXS-312 RAID 10.75 inches/ 25.875 inches 29 inches/73.66cm...

  • Page 17: Drive Front Panel Components

    12 Drive Front Panel Components Figure 6 provides the 2U12 drive chassis (for the RAID or expansion chassis) with the bezel removed. Figure 6 2U12 Drive Chassis (Bezel Removed) Left Ear Right Ear 1 Chassis ID LED 2 Chassis status LED: Power/Activity 3 Drive status LED: Fault 4 Chassis status LED: Unit Locator 5 Chassis status LED: Fault/Service Required...

  • Page 18: And 24 Drive Raid Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    12 and 24 Drive RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 8 provides a representative example of the drive RAID chassis (rear panel 12 and 24 components). Figure 8 12 and 24 Drive RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Components 6Gb/s CACHE LINK PORT 0 PORT 1 SERVICE−2...

  • Page 19: And 24 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    12 and 24 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 10 provides the drive expansion chassis (rear panel components). 12 and 24 Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 10 SERVICE LINK LINK SERVICE LINK LINK 1 Power supplies (AC shown) 2 Expansion I/O Module A 3 Expansion I/O Module B Figure 11...

  • Page 20: Qxs-312/324 Raid And Expansion Physical Requirements

    The RAID and expansion chassis designators are as follows: • 2U12 chassis (LFF): • “2U12” denotes the 3.5” QXS-312 chassis (with controller or expansion modules) • The 2U12 chassis is equipped with a drive in each drive slot • 2U24 chassis (SFF): •...

  • Page 21: Qxs-312/324 Raid And Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    • QXS-312/324 Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights QXS-312/324 RAID Rackmount Chassis Weights Table 8 provides the RAID rackmount chassis weights. Table 8 QXS-312/324 RAID Rackmount Chassis Weights Specifications Rackmount 12-Drive Chassis (LFF, 2U12): 9.3 kg (20.6 lb) [chassis] • 18.1 kg (40.0 lb) •...

  • Page 22: Qxs-312/324 Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    QXS-312/324 Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights Table 9 provides the expansion rackmount chassis weights. Table 9 QXS-312/324 Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights Specifications Rackmount 12-Drive Chassis (LFF, 2U12): 8.6 kg (19.0 lb) [chassis] • 16.2 kg (35.8 lb) • Chassis with FRUs (no drives) •...

  • Page 23: Qxs-4 Series Specifications

    Chapter 3 QXS-4 Series Specifications This chapter provides the following information: • QXS-412/424/448 RAID and Expansion Chassis • QXS-456 RAID and Expansion Chassis • QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Physical Requirements • QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights QXS-412/424/448 RAID and Expansion Chassis Table 10 identifies physical dimensions of the QXS-412/424/448 RAID and expansion chassis.

  • Page 24: Packaged Dimensions And Weight

    Packaged Dimensions and Weight Table 11 identifies the packaged dimensions and weight of the QXS-412/424/448 RAID and expansion chassis. Table 11 QXS-412/424/448 RAID and Expansion Chassis Packaged Dimensions and Weight Chassis Height Width Depth Weight QXS-412 RAID 10.875 inches 26 inches/66.04cm 29.25 inches/ 70 lbs/31.75kg (FC/iSCSI)

  • Page 25: Drive Front Panel Components

    12 Drive Front Panel Components Figure 12 provides the 2U12 drive chassis (for the RAID or expansion chassis) with the bezel removed. Figure 12 2U12 Drive Chassis (Bezel Removed) Left Ear Right Ear 1 Chassis ID LED 2 Chassis status LED: Power/Activity 3 Drive status LED: Fault 4 Chassis status LED: Unit Locator 5 Chassis status LED: Fault/Service Required...

  • Page 26: Drive Front Panel Components

    48 Drive Front Panel Components Figure 14 provides the 2U48 drive chassis (for the RAID or expansion chassis) with the bezel removed. Figure 14 2U48 Drive Chassis (Bezel Removed) 1 Chassis ID LED 2 Thumbscrew (for securing or accessing drawers) 3 Disabled Button (used by engineering only) 4 Drawer Handle (shown in stowed position) 5 Drawer Status LED: FRU OK...

  • Page 27: 12, 24, And 48 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    Figure 16 provides the controller I/O module (with ports identified). Controller I/O Module Figure 16 PORT 0 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 CACHE SERVICE–2 LINK SERVICE–1 DIRTY CLEAN LINK 1 CNC FC or iSCSI SFP+ Ports (used for host 2 CLI Port (USB - Type B) connection or replication) 3 Service Port 2 (Service Personnel Use Only)

  • Page 28: Qxs-456 Raid And Expansion Chassis

    Figure 18 provides the 12, 24, and 48 drive expansion I/O module (ports identified). Expansion I/O Module (ports identified) Figure 18 SERVICE LINK LINK 1 Disabled button (used by engineering/test only) 2 Service port (used by service personnel only) 3 mini-SAS In port 4 mini-SAS Out port QXS-456 RAID and Expansion Chassis Table 12...

  • Page 29: Bezel

    Bezel The QXS 4U drive chassis includes a bezel sub-assembly that attaches to the front panel of the chassis. The bezel, comprised of a vented cover attached to an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shield, is pre-assembled and packed within a box contained in the enclosure master shipping container.

  • Page 30: Drive Raid Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    56 Drive RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 20 provides the 4U56 drive RAID chassis (rear panel components). 4U56 rear panel components Figure 20 Drive RAID Chassis ( PORT 0 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 0 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 CACHE...

  • Page 31: Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    56 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 22 provides the 4U56 drive expansion chassis (rear panel components). 4U56 rear panel components Figure 22 Drive Expansion Chassis ( SERVICE SERVICE LINK LINK LINK LINK 1 Expansion I/O module A 2 Expansion I/O module B 3 AC power supply switch 4 Power supply module 5 Fan control module (FCM)

  • Page 32: Qxs-4 Series Raid And Expansion Physical Requirements

    QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Physical Requirements The QXS-4 series RAID and Expansion chassis consist of the following systems: • QXS-412 (12-drive, LFF drives) • QXS-424 (24-drive, SFF drives) • QXS-448 (48-drive, SFF drives) • QXS-456 (56-drive, LFF drives) The floor space at the installation site must be strong enough to support the combined weight of the rack, RAID chassis, expansion chassis, and any additional equipment.

  • Page 33: Qxs-4 Series Raid And Expansion Rackmount Chassis Dimensions

    QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Dimensions Table 14 provides the RAID and expansion rackmount chassis dimensions for the 12, 24, and 48-drive chassis. Table 14 QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Dimensions (12, 24, & 48-Drive Chassis) Specifications Rackmount 2U Height (y-axis):...

  • Page 34: Qxs-4 Series Raid And Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights This section provides the following information: • QXS-4 Series RAID Rackmount Chassis Weights • QXS-4 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights QXS-4 Series RAID Rackmount Chassis Weights Table 16 provides the RAID rackmount chassis weights (12, 24, 48, and 56-drive systems). Table 16 QXS-4 Series RAID Rackmount Chassis Weights (12, 24, 48, and 56-drive systems) Specifications Rackmount...

  • Page 35: Qxs-4 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    QXS-4 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights Table 17 provides the expansion rackmount chassis weights (12, 24, 48, and 56-drive systems). Table 17 QXS-4 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights (12, 24, 48, and 56-drive systems) Specifications Rackmount 12-Drive Chassis (LFF, 2U12): 8.6 kg (19.0 lb) [chassis] •...
  • Page 36 QXS Site Planning Guide...

  • Page 37: Qxs-6 Series Specifications

    Chapter 4 QXS-6 Series Specifications This chapter provides the following information: • QXS-648 RAID and Expansion Chassis • QXS-656 RAID and Expansion Chassis • QXS-6 Series RAID and Expansion Physical Requirements • QXS-6 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights QXS-648 RAID and Expansion Chassis Table 18 identifies physical dimensions of the QXS-648 RAID and expansion chassis.

  • Page 38: Bezel

    Bezel The QXS 2U drive chassis includes a bezel sub-assembly that attaches to the front panel of the chassis. The bezel, comprised of a vented cover attached to an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shield, is pre-assembled and packed within a box contained in the enclosure master shipping container.

  • Page 39: Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    Figure 26 provides the controller I/O module (with ports identified). Controller I/O Module Figure 26 6Gb/s MGMT EXP 0 EXP 1 PORT 0 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 CACHE LINK 1 LINK S ERVICE−2 S ERVICE−1 LINK 0 = FC LEDs = 10GbE iSCSI LEDs 1 CNC FC or iSCSI SFP+ Ports (used for host 2 CLI Port (USB - Type B)

  • Page 40: Qxs-656 Raid And Expansion Chassis

    Figure 28 provides the 48 drive expansion I/O module (ports identified). Expansion I/O Module (ports identified) Figure 28 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s S ERVICE LINK LINK LINK LINK 1 HD Mini-SAS In port 2 Service port (used by service personnel only) 3 HD Mini-SAS Out port QXS-656 RAID and Expansion Chassis Table 20...

  • Page 41: Bezel

    Bezel The QXS 4U drive chassis includes a bezel sub-assembly that attaches to the front panel of the chassis. The bezel, comprised of a vented cover attached to an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shield, is pre-assembled and packed within a box contained in the enclosure master shipping container.

  • Page 42: Drive Raid Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    56 Drive RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 30 provides the 4U56 drive RAID chassis (rear panel components). 4U56 rear panel components Figure 30 Drive RAID Chassis ( LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK 12Gb/s 12Gb/s 12Gb/s 12Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s EXP 0 EXP 1...

  • Page 43: Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components

    56 Drive Expansion Chassis: Rear Panel Components Figure 32 provides the 4U56 drive expansion chassis (rear panel components). 4U56 rear panel components Figure 32 Drive Expansion Chassis ( 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s S ERVICE S ERVICE LINK LINK LINK...

  • Page 44: Qxs-6 Series Raid And Expansion Physical Requirements

    QXS-6 Series RAID and Expansion Physical Requirements The QXS-6 series RAID and Expansion chassis consist of the following systems: • QXS-448 (48-drive, SFF drives) • QXS-456 (56-drive, LFF drives) The floor space at the installation site must be strong enough to support the combined weight of the rack, RAID chassis, expansion chassis, and any additional equipment.

  • Page 45: Qxs-6 Series Raid And Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    Table 23 provides the RAID and expansion rackmount chassis dimensions for the 56-drive chassis.. Table 23 QXS-4 Series RAID and Expansion Rackmount Chassis Dimensions (56-Drive Chassis) Specifications Rackmount 4U Height (y-axis): 17.8 cm (7 inches) Width (x-axis): • Chassis-only • 45.1 cm (17.8 inches) •...

  • Page 46: Qxs-6 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights

    QXS-6 Series Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights Table 25 provides the expansion rackmount chassis weights (48 and 56-drive systems). Table 25 QXS-6 Expansion Rackmount Chassis Weights (48 and 56-drive systems) Specifications Rackmount 48-Drive Chassis (SFF, 2U48): 12.7 kg (28.0 lb) [chassis] •...

  • Page 47: Environment And Requirements

    Chapter 5 Environment and Requirements This chapter provides the following information: • Site Requirements • Weight and Placement Guidelines • Electrical Guidelines • Ventilation and Cabling Requirements • Management Host Requirements • RAID and Expansion Chassis Environmental Requirements Site Requirements The following sections provide requirements and guidelines that you must address when preparing your site for the installation.

  • Page 48: Raid And Expansion Chassis Site Wiring And Ac Power Requirements

    RAID and Expansion Chassis Site Wiring and AC Power Requirements Table 26 provides the RAID chassis AC power requirements required for all installations using AC power supplies in the QXS 12, 24, 48, and 56-drive systems. Table 26 QXS RAID Chassis 12, 24, 48, and 56-Drive Power Requirements (AC Input) Measurement (AC) Rating for 12-Drive Rating for 24-Drive...

  • Page 49: Raid And Expansion Chassis Site Wiring And Dc Power Requirements

    • To ensure redundancy, provide two separate power sources for the chassis . These power sources must be independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker at the power distribution point. • The system requires voltages within minimum fluctuation. The customer-supplied facilities’ voltage must maintain a voltage with not more than ±...

  • Page 50: Weight And Placement Guidelines

    • To ensure redundancy, provide two separate power sources for the chassis . These power sources must be independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker at the power distribution point. • The system requires voltages within minimum fluctuation. The customer-supplied facilities’ voltage must maintain a voltage within the range specified on the equipment’s electrical rating label.

  • Page 51: Ventilation And Cabling Requirements

    Ventilation and Cabling Requirements This section includes the following information: • Ventilation Requirements • Cabling Requirements Ventilation Requirements Ventilation requirements include: • Do not block or cover ventilation openings at the front and rear of an chassis. Never place an chassis near a radiator or heating vent.

  • Page 52: Raid And Expansion Chassis Environmental Requirements

    RAID and Expansion Chassis Environmental Requirements This section includes the following information for the RAID and expansion chassis: • Operating Environmental Specifications • Non-operating Environmental Specifications • Declared Acoustic Noise Levels Operating Environmental Specifications Table 30 provides QXS 12, 24, 48, and 56-drive operating environmental specifications. Table 30 QXS 12, 24, 48, and 56-Drive Operating Environmental Specifications Specification Range...

  • Page 53: Declared Acoustic Noise Levels

    Declared Acoustic Noise Levels Table 32 provides QXS 12, 24, 48, and 56-drive declared acoustic noise levels. Table 32 QXS 12, 24, 48, and 56-Drive Declared Acoustic Noise Levels Specification Range Sound Power LWAd=6,75 B Sound Pressure LpAm - 55dBA Environment and Requirements...
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