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Quantum QXS-448 Drive Rackmount Install Manual

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© 2016 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Artico, Be Certain, DLT, DXi, DXi Accent, DXi V1000, DXi V2000,
DXi V4000, GoVault, Lattus, NDX, the Q logo, the Q Quantum logo, Q-Cloud, Quantum, the Quantum logo, Quantum Be
Certain, Quantum Vision, Scalar, StorageCare, StorNext, SuperLoader, Symform, the Symform logo, vmPRO, and Xcellis
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countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Quantum specifications are subject to change.
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QXS 48-Drive Rackmount Install
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    © 2016 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Artico, Be Certain, DLT, DXi, DXi Accent, DXi V1000, DXi V2000, DXi V4000, GoVault, Lattus, NDX, the Q logo, the Q Quantum logo, Q-Cloud, Quantum, the Quantum logo, Quantum Be Certain, Quantum Vision, Scalar, StorageCare, StorNext, SuperLoader, Symform, the Symform logo, vmPRO, and Xcellis are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before You Begin These instructions are for the following systems: QXS-448 QXS-648 Complete the following: Verify that the installation site meets the chassis’s requirements for space and airflow, temperature, and power (see the web-posted setup guide for your chassis).
  • Page 3 Before You Begin Rackmount Bracket Kit Hardware Use fasteners that pertain to your rack type. Code Part description Rails and brackets Side bracket Left rail (front sleeve with rear insert) 1-ea. Right rail (front sleeve with rear insert) 1-ea. Screws #8-32 x 3/16, FH100, PLP, SS #8-32 x 3/8, FH, PLP2, SS #10-32 x 3/4, Truss, PLP, SS;...

  • Page 4: Attach Side Brackets

    Attach side brackets Figure 1: 48-Drive Storage Chassis (bezel and disks are not installed) Attach side brackets Using a total of four #8-32 x 3/16 flathead Phillips screws (two per bracket), attach the side bracket to rear mounting holes on each side of the chassis. Figure 2: Attaching Side Brackets 1.

  • Page 5: Rails Assembly

    Rails Assembly Rails Assembly Note: The two rail kit installation pictorials immediately following show the left and right rails viewed from the front and looking rearward. An assembly and an exploded view is provided for each rail. Left Rail Assembly Complete steps 1–3 to assemble the rails.
  • Page 6 Rails Assembly 3. Using the measurements recorded in sub-step 2 above, select two or three #8-32 x 3/8 flathead Phillips screws (depending on your cabinet depth) to loosely attach the rear rail insert (callout 4) to the front rail sleeve (callout 2). You will tighten the screws later.

  • Page 7: Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-Tapped Hole-Racks)

    Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) This section provides the rail installation of three different types of racks. Information is as follows: Square Hole-Rack Rail Installation below Round Hole-Rack Rail Installation on page 12 Pre-tapped Hole-Rack Rail Installation on page 16 Square Hole-Rack Rail Installation Complete steps 1–4 to install the rails.
  • Page 8 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 6: Screws and Cage Nuts for Chassis Rear 1. Left Rail 3. Screws Installed into Cage Nut 2. Right Rail 4. Cage Nuts Installed in Rack Note: If you insert the cage nuts incorrectly, use a Cage Nut Removal Tool to easily remove the cage nuts from the rack holes.
  • Page 9 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 7: Cage Nut Placement 1. Cage nut (Code F — P/N: 01-00000279-00-04 3. Rear View or 01-00000270-00-01) 2. Front View Note: Install the cage nuts at the same square hole elevations—two per column—on all four rack posts.
  • Page 10 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) 2. For the square-hole racks, use two shoulder screws of the appropriate size (square-hole shoulder) to attach the front of the rail assembly to the front of the rack. Do so by attaching the screws through the two tapped holes on the front rail. See Figure 8 below.
  • Page 11 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 9: Rail Attachment to Rear of Rack (screws fastened to the cage nuts) 1. Left rail 3. Screws 2. Right rail 4. Cage nuts (installed in rack) 4. Tighten the two screws that secure the two rail pieces (front and rear). See Figure 10 below.
  • Page 12 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) 5. Repeat steps 1–4 to secure the other side of the rail kit. Round Hole-Rack Rail Installation Complete steps 1–4 to install the rails. 1. For round-hole racks, install clip nuts in the front rack holes where chassis ears will be attached. a.
  • Page 13 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) 1. Left Rail 3. Round-Hole Rack 2. Right Rail 4. Clip Nuts Installed in Rack Note: If you insert the clip nuts incorrectly, simply remove the nuts from the rack holes and reinsert. Position the rail's front and back mounting flanges so that through holes align with corresponding rack holes, and note the locations.
  • Page 14 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Note: Install the clip nuts at the same round hole elevations—two per column—on all four rack posts. 2. For the round-hole racks, use two shoulder screws of the appropriate size (round-hole shoulder) to attach the front of the rail assembly to the front of the rack. Do so by attaching the screws through the two tapped holes on the front rail.
  • Page 15 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 15: Rail Attachment to Rear of Rack (screws fastened to the clip nuts) 1. Left rail 3. Screws (clip nuts installed in rack) 2. Right rail 4. Tighten the two screws that secure the two rail pieces (front and rear). See Figure 16 below.
  • Page 16 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Note: Callouts apply to both rails 1. Left rail assembly 3. Installed depth 2. Right rail assembly 5. Repeat steps 1–4 to secure the other side of the rail kit. Pre-tapped Hole-Rack Rail Installation Complete steps 1–4 to install the rails.
  • Page 17 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) c. Before rail installation, refer to Figure 18 below for screw location and placement of the rail for mounting to the rear of the rack. d. The rails go over the outside of the rack. Figure 18: Screw Locations for Mounting Rails (rear) 1.
  • Page 18 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 19: Rail Placement in Rack 1. Front View 2. Rear View 2. For the racks with pre-tapped holes, use two flathead screws of the appropriate size (#10-32, #12-24, M5, or M6) to attach the front of the rail assembly to the front of the rack using the two countersunk holes.
  • Page 19 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) Figure 20: Rail Attachment to Front of Rack (screws fastened to back of rack post) 1. Right rail 2. Left rail 3. Depending upon rack type, use two #10-32 x 3/4 truss Phillips screws or #12-24 x 3/8 Phillips screws or appropriate metric (5 or 6 mm) pan head screws to attach the rear rail assembly to the rear of the rack.
  • Page 20 Install Rails (Square, Round, Pre-tapped Hole-Racks) 1. Right rail 2. Left rail 4. Tighten the two screws that secure the two rail pieces (front and rear). See Figure 22 below. Figure 22: Installed Rail Kit Assemblies (securing two rail pieces together) Note: Callouts apply to both rails 1.

  • Page 21: Install And Secure The Chassis

    Install and Secure the Chassis Install and Secure the Chassis 1. Carefully lift/align the chassis and slide it into the rack. Ensure that the chassis is level. Caution: hChassis must be level (parallel to floor). h Rails might bend if the chassis is not level when inserted. h Replace the rail if it becomes deformed as a result of inserting the chassis in an unlevel position during installation.
  • Page 22 Install and Secure the Chassis Figure 24: Securing front mounting ears Orientation Key 1. Chassis 3. Screws Code C - P/N: 01-00000264-00-01 or 2. Right rail 01-00000267-00-01 or 01-00000269-00-01 or 01-00000190 3. Using one #6-32 x 1/4 panhead Phillips screw for each rear bracket, secure the rear bracket to the horizontal rail spanning the depth of the rack (rear panel shown below).
  • Page 23 Install and Secure the Chassis Figure 25: Securing rear bracket to horizontal rail 1. Screw: Code E — P/N: 01-00000522-00-01 Note: You can improve screwdriver access by removing the PSUs from the chassis, when securing the chassis into the rack. QXS 48-Drive Rackmount Install Guide...

  • Page 24: Next Steps

    Next Steps Figure 26: Removing PSUs Orientation Key 1. Chassis 3. Right rail 2. Left rail 4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for each chassis. Next Steps Perform the following steps to finish the installation of the storage system components: 1.
  • Page 25 4. Connect chassis, power up the system, and connect hosts as described in the Setup Guide. 5. Upon successful completion of the hardware installation, use the storage system’s web-based management interface to configure and provision the system. 6. See the Quantum website for additional information. QXS 48-Drive Rackmount Install Guide...

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