Enclosure Installation Checklist - Quantum QX Series Setup Manual

Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis

Enclosure Installation Checklist

Enclosure Installation Checklist

Table 2 below outlines the steps required to install the RAID and expansion chassis, and initially configure
and provision the storage system. To ensure successful installation, perform the tasks in the order
presented.
Table 2: Installation checklist
Step Task
1. Install the RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis in the rack.
Do not install bezel until assembly is
complete.
2. Install the drive modules and any air
management solution inserts (if
required) into the drive slots or
drawers.
3. Connect RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis.
4. Connect power cords.
5. Test chassis connectivity.
6. Install required host software.
7. If required, change the CNC port.
8. Connect hosts.
9. Connect management hosts.
10. Obtain IP values and set network port
IP properties on the RAID chassis.
11. Perform initial configuration tasks:
Sign-in to the Disk Storage
Management Utility.
Verify firmware revisions and update if
necessary.
Initially configure and provision the
system using the Disk Storage
Management Utility
1
See the Bezel Installation Guide for the 12-, 24-, 48-, and 56-drive chassis for additional information.
2
For more about hosts, see the "About hosts" topic in the QXS Storage Disk Storage Management Utility Users Guide..
QX and QXS Setup Guide
1
2
2
3
Where to find procedure
See the rack-mount bracket kit installation instructions
pertaining to your applicable chassis. If your product uses a
bezel, see its bezel kit installation instructions.
For QXS-448 drawers see Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
on page 55.
For QXS-456 drawers see Install Drives Into the QXS-456
Drive Chassis on page 62.
See Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
on page 69.
See DC Power Supplies with Power Switch
See Testing Chassis Connections
See Host System Requirements
See iSCSI Considerations.
See Connect the Chassis to Hosts
See Connect a Management Host on the Network
page 108.
See Obtaining IP Values
For USB CLI port and cable use, see
Topics below correspond to bullets at left:
See "Getting Started" in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
See "Updating Firmware" in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
See "Configuring the System" and "Provisioning the
System" topics in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
on page
on page 85.
on page 94.
on page 95.
on page 118.
on page 198.
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