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Part Number: 1021806 Rev. A, November 2016
May 2021
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  • Page 1 ® Product Manual For RDX QuikStation 4 and QuikStation 8 Systems ® Running Firmware Version 2.9 RDX® SATA III Part Number: 1021806 Rev. A, November 2016 May 2021 10400880-003...
  • Page 2 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual ©2019-21 Overland-Tandberg. All rights reserved. NEO®, NEO Series®, Overland®, Overland Storage®, Overland-Tandberg™, Overland Technologies™, PowerLoader®, VR2®, and ® are trademarks of Overland Storage, Inc., dba Overland-Tandberg. AccuGuard®, AccuVault®, BizNAS™, QuadPak®, QuikStation®, QuikStor®, RDX®, ™,...

  • Page 3: Preface

    RDX QuikStation into their network environment. Familiarity with system and network configuration is highly recommended. The information in this guide applies to both the RDX QuikStation 4 and the RDX QuikStation 8. When there is a significant operational difference, then either the RDX QuikStation 4 or RDX QuikStation 8 is specified for each difference.

  • Page 4: Conventions

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Preface • Appendix C, “Safety Guidelines,” describes important safety precautions to observe when using the RDX QuikStation. Product Documentation & Software Updates Product documentation and additional information on RDX removable disk solutions are available online at our Overland-Tandberg Knowledge Base website: https://overlandtandberg.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KNOW/overview...

  • Page 5: Technical Support

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Preface Information contained in this guide has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environments, operating systems, or settings involved. Information and specifications may change without notice.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    High Performance and Capacity ........................11 Compatible with Major Backup Software ......................11 Integrated Web-based Management .......................11 Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ............................11 Compact Design ..............................12 RDX QuikStation 4 Components ..........................12 Front Components ..............................12 Rear Components ..............................13 RDX QuikStation 8 Components ..........................14 Front Components ..............................14 Rear Components ..............................15...
  • Page 7 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Contents Set iSCSI Security .................................30 Setting iSCSI Security .............................31 Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Windows ...................33 Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Linux ....................34 Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Mac OS X ..................35 Chapter 4: System Configuration System Settings Overview ............................38...
  • Page 8 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Contents View Logical Properties for Autoloaders ......................83 View Active iSCSI Connections Autoloaders .....................84 Move a Cartridge ..............................84 Set the Autoloader Option ..........................84 Chapter 6: Manage Tape Library Configurations View Logical Properties for Virtual Tape Library Emulations ..................86 Move a Cartridge ...............................88...
  • Page 9 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Contents Australia and New Zealand ..........................111 China RoHS ................................112 Japan ...................................112 Korea ..................................113 United States: FCC Declaration of Conformity ....................113 Appendix C: Safety Guidelines General Safety Precautions .............................115 Electrical Safety Precautions ...........................115 ESD Precautions ................................116 Battery Precautions ..............................116...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Product Overview The RDX QuikStation 4 and RDX QuikStation 8 are multi-drive, network-attached, removable-cartridge arrays built on RDX technology. They combine data protection benefits of removable media and the reliable performance of disks. They also provide enterprise-grade performance (99.999% reliability and high speed) yet are very easy to use.

  • Page 11: Rdx Quikstation Features

    T24, the RDX QuikStation can simultaneously read and write from all RDX docks loaded with cartridges. For example, an RDX QuikStation 4 with 5 TB cartridge in each dock configured as virtual tape library has an online capacity of 20 TB while an RDX QuikStation 8 with 5 TB cartridge in each dock has a capacity 40 TB.

  • Page 12: Compact Design

    43). Compact Design The RDX QuikStation 4 uses only one unit (1U) of rack space and is also available as a desktop unit, while the RDX QuikStation 8 only uses two units (2U) of rack space, minimizing the impact on data center space requirements.

  • Page 13: Rear Components

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 1 - Product Overview Rear Components QuikStation 4 Version 1 With Two 1GbE Ports Description AC power plug Power switch USB 3.0 ports (2x) VGA Connector USB 2.0 ports (6x) 1Gb Ethernet port (eth0)

  • Page 14: Rdx Quikstation 8 Components

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 1 - Product Overview RDX QuikStation 8 Components This section describes front and back panel components of the RDX QuikStation 8. Front Components Description RDX dock (eight each) Emergency-eject keyhole (above each dock) NOTE: To use the emergency-eject function, use the Eject Key (included with the RDX QuikStation) and insert it into the keyhole.

  • Page 15: Rear Components

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 1 - Product Overview LED Usage Appearance Description 1Gb connected Software polls 1Gb interface for activity. • If there is activity, the LED is refreshed. • If there is no activity, the LED is not refreshed.
  • Page 16 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 1 - Product Overview QuikStation 8, Version 3 (Model 8943-RDX) 14 15 Description All Models AC Power plug (2nd power supply optional) Power Supply Reset Mouse/keyboard connector (green/purple) USB 2.0 ports (2x) USB 3.0 ports (2x)

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Initial Setup And Configuration

    Initial Setup and Configuration This section covers the initial setup and configuration of the RDX QuikStation. NOTE: For information regarding the installation and wiring of your RDX QuikStation hardware, either as a desktop or rack-mounted appliance, refer to your RDX QuikStation Quick Start Guide.

  • Page 18: Assign A Static Ip Address

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 2 - Initial Setup and Configuration Assign a Static IP Address If DHCP support is not enabled, set a static IP address for the appliance: CAUTION: Follow these steps exactly to prevent the possibility of corruption other configuration files on your QuikStation.

  • Page 19: Connect To Rdx Quikstation

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 2 - Initial Setup and Configuration NOTE: If the unit does not reboot automatically, recheck the network.conf filename to ensure it is all lowercase letters. You may need to use a Linux or MacOS host system to check a filename as Windows OS can sometimes change the filename to uppercase but cannot display it as such.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Rdx Quikstation

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 2 - Initial Setup and Configuration NOTE: If evidence of compromise is ever detected, before you can continue to use the RDX QuikStation, you are required to change the Administrator’s password using these same rules.

  • Page 21: System Settings

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 2 - Initial Setup and Configuration System Settings Refer to the table below for the recommended RDX QuikStation system settings. For more information, see Chapter 4, “System Settings Overview,” on page Setting Purpose Where to find System Settings >...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Iscsi Configuration

    Chapter 5, “Select the Logical Device Type,” on page 64), you will have either one to four iSCSI targets (RDX QuikStation 4) or one to eight iSCSI targets (RDX QuikStation 8) with which to connect. NOTE: For more information about viewing iSCSI targets, see Chapter 6, “iSCSI Device General...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Iscsi Targets Without Authentication

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration • If the option has been set (see Chapter 4, System > Allow multiple host connections “Options for RDX QuikStation,” on page 55) then up to 10 initiator users (using CHAP) or host computers (using host authentication) can be set for each iSCSI storage target including RDX docks, tape drives, logical volumes, and protected volumes.
  • Page 24 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration 2. Open Microsoft iSCSI Initiator and click the tab. Discovery Your version of iSCSI initiator may use depending on your Windows OS. 3. Click Discover Portal 4. In the...
  • Page 25 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration 5. Click the tab. Targets Depending on how you configured the logical device type for the actual RDX QuikStation you have, you will see either four or eight iSCSI targets.

  • Page 26: Connecting Iscsi Targets For Linux

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration The RDX QuikStation’s iSCSI target should now display as in the Connected Discovered targets list. CAUTION: Before you shut down or restart the RDX QuikStation for any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect all iSCSI targets.

  • Page 27: Connecting Iscsi Targets For Mac Os X

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration 2. Discover iSCSI targets. To discover the RDX QuikStation iSCSI targets, enter the following command, replacing the variable < RDX_IP_address > with the actual IP address for your RDX QuikStation: # iscsiadm -m discovery -t sendtargets -p <RDX_IP_address>...
  • Page 28 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration The following dialog window opens. 2. In the field, type the IP address for the RDX QuikStation. Address If you are using a port number other than the default, type the number in the field.
  • Page 29 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration 4. Highlight all the discovered targets and click The targets are displayed in the left pane with a red icon, signifying that they are not yet connected. 5. For each iSCSI target, complete the following steps to connect the target: a.

  • Page 30: Set Iscsi Security

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration d. Select the listed and click Network Node Login The iSCSI targets are displayed with a green icon when they are connected to the RDX QuikStation. Before you shut down or restart the RDX QuikStation for any reason, it is CAUTION: recommended that you disconnect all iSCSI targets.

  • Page 31: Setting Iscsi Security

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration Setting iSCSI Security To set iSCSI security: 1. Sign in to the RDX QuikStation (see Chapter 2, “Connect to RDX QuikStation,” on page 19). 2. Click the top tab, select the iSCSI target from the tree view on the left,...
  • Page 32 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration dialog box opens. Add iSCSI User 3. In the User Name field, enter the host initiator name. By default, this is the host IQN name, which you can find from your iSCSI host initiator software application.

  • Page 33: Connecting Iscsi Targets With Chap For Windows

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Windows The following instructions describe how to connect your network host computers in Windows Server 2012R2. Your iSCSI initiator interface may differ slightly depending on your Windows operating system.

  • Page 34: Connecting Iscsi Targets With Chap For Linux

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration b. Enter the CHAP Name The name must match the name that was set for this particular target. c. Enter the Target secret This secret must match the CHAP secret key that was set for this particular iSCSI target.

  • Page 35: Connecting Iscsi Targets With Chap For Mac Os X

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration c. Set the host initiator user name and CHAP password. Uncomment the following lines and replace the variables with the actual host initiator name and password needed to connect to the iSCSI target: #node.session.auth.username = <host_initiator_name>...
  • Page 36 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration 2. For each iSCSI target, complete the following steps to connect the target: a. Select an iSCSI qualified name (IQN) from the left pane. The target’s port information opens.
  • Page 37 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 3 - iSCSI Configuration g. Select the Network Node that is shown, and click Login When connected to the RDX QuikStation, the iSCSI targets are displayed with a green icon. CAUTION: Before you shut down or restart the RDX QuikStation for any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect all iSCSI targets.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: System Configuration

    System Configuration This chapter describes the RDX QuikStation system settings that a user with administrator privileges can view and modify. Topics in Setup and Configuration: • System Settings Overview • Date and Time Configuration • Network Configuration • Notification Configuration •...

  • Page 39: Date And Time Configuration

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration System Setting Menu Description Options The Options dialog window is divided into three tabs: System, Removable Disk, and Diagnostics. See “Options for RDX QuikStation” on page 55 for more information.
  • Page 40 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration The RDX QuikStation has multiple network interfaces. These may be used as separate connections or may be “bonded” together to act as a single connection to protect against failure or to improve throughput.
  • Page 41 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration dialog opens. Modify Bonding (RDX QuikStation 4, two 1GbE ports) (RDX QuikStation 8, four 1GbE ports) NOTE: For the RDX QuikStation 8 model with four 1GbE and one 10GbE ports, the 10GbE port cannot be bonded with any 1GbE ports.
  • Page 42 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 4. If desired, select a new bonding configuration. Normally, the interfaces are bonded in pairs. Bonded interfaces act like a single interface to the host (see “Port Configuration Options” on page 43 for more information).

  • Page 43: Port Configuration Options

    Port Configuration Options The RDX QuikStation 4, depending on the model, has either two or four 1GbE ports to provide failover protection and high availability network connectivity. The RDX QuikStation 8, depending on the model, has either four 1GbE ports, four 1GbE and one 10GbE ports, or two 10GbE ports.
  • Page 44 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Bonded Network Configuration The behavior of the logically-bonded ports depends upon the mode. For the RDX QuikStation, you can configure port bonding for active backup/failover, adaptive load balancing, or dynamic link aggregation.
  • Page 45 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Split network interfaces are created by removing the desired Ethernet ports from the bond configuration and treating them as individual network interfaces. The following procedure removes the Ethernet ports from the bond configuration and enables one of them in DHCP mode.
  • Page 46 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration b. At the modify dialog box, select the Disable this interface option and click 3. Configure at least one of the Ethernet ports. “Network Configuration” on page 39 for details. The example below is configured as DHCP.

  • Page 47: Notification Configuration

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration After the bond has been disabled, at the screen click the Network Settings Change button to apply the configuration to the QuikStation (or Close to discard the configuration changes).

  • Page 48: Setting Smtp Authentication

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 2. Type one or two valid email addresses in the email recipient fields. The RDX QuikStation will send any system error messages, such as a fan failure or an RDX dock failure, to the addresses that you specify.

  • Page 49: User Management

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 3. If desired, type a custom subject text. This text is used in all emails that are generated by your RDX QuikStation. 4. Click Change User Management NOTE: You must have administrator privileges to manage user groups.

  • Page 50: Removing Users From A Group

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration The User Management dialog window opens. 2. Click 3. Type a user name and password in the applicable fields. The following conditions apply: • User names are not case sensitive and can only contain letters, numbers, and the underscore (_) character.

  • Page 51: Editing User Information

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration window displays. User Account Control 4. Enter your RDX QuikStation Administrator password, and click 5. Click to confirm. Editing User Information You can edit a user name, the group assignment, description, and password.

  • Page 52: Recovering The Built-In Administrator Password

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 3. Click to open the change dialog. Edit Password 4. Type a new password, type the password again to verify, and click Passwords are case sensitive and must be 6 to 30 characters long. Passwords can contain any combination of letters, numbers, and these special characters: “-,!@#$%^&*_”.
  • Page 53 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration The Administrator Password Reset dialog opens. 4. Select Request Key The RDX QuikStation sends an email message to the configured address (see “Notification Configuration” on page 47). The request key remains valid for one hour.
  • Page 54 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration IMPORTANT: The Overland-Tandberg-supplied USB flash drive might include configuration example files. Change file extensions to *.example to make sure the correct action would be performed by RDX QuikStation firmware.

  • Page 55: Convert Device Type

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 8. In the section, click Reset Administrator Password via USB Reset Password 9. Type a new password, type the password again to verify, click , and click Reset The password must meet the following requirements: •...

  • Page 56: System Options

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Option Description Removable Disk Unsafe Eject Allows you to enable the “Unsafe Eject” mode for RDX cartridges that have an established host connection (see “Setting Removable Disk Options” on page 56).
  • Page 57 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration You can enable the for RDX cartridges that have an established Unsafe Eject Button Option host connection. By default, when an RDX dock is configured as a logical disk drive that is connected to a host computer, you cannot manually eject the cartridge using either the RDX dock eject button or the eject function.

  • Page 58: Setting The Auto-Insert Option

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Setting the Auto-Insert Option controls how the RDX QuikStation handles tape library Tape Auto-Insert Option (IE) import/export slot functionality. Auto-Insert Option ON This is the default setting. When one or more RDX cartridges are inserted, the RDX QuikStation automatically moves them into an available logical slot.
  • Page 59 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration This is the Physical Device view of a tape library with the Tape Auto-Insert option turned ON. Note that the cartridges’ physical locations correspond with their logical tape slot locations.

  • Page 60: Configure Remote Access (Ssh)

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Auto-Insert Option OFF When a single RDX cartridge is inserted into any dock, it is mounted into the virtual Import/Export (I/E) port awaiting an import command from your backup software. When multiple cartridges are inserted, the first cartridge that is detected by the library is mounted to the virtual I/E port.
  • Page 61 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration Download an SSH Key Use this option to automatically generate a private SSH key. 1. From the main menu, select System Settings > Options 2. Switch to the tab.
  • Page 62 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 4 - System Configuration 5. Navigate to the location where the new public/private key pair was stored, select the file with .pub extension, and click 6. Click again to close the System Settings options dialog box.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Logical Device Management

    Logical Device Management This chapter describes the Logical Device interface and management. Topics in Setup and Configuration: • Logical Device Type Overview • Select the Logical Device Type • RDX Targets • Logical Volumes • Protected Volumes • Disk Autoloader Logical Device Type Overview The following table compares the logical device types that the RDX QuikStation can emulate.

  • Page 64: Select The Logical Device Type

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Logical Device Reported Inquiry Type QuikStation 4 QuikStation 8 iSCSI Targets String Protected Up to four RDX cartridges One volume with up to eight RDX Each volume is...

  • Page 65: Rdx Targets

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management (QuikStation 8) 2. Click the plus sign (+) on an item’s right to show those options. 3. Select your option and click Change 4. At the confirmation message, click A reboot note with a progress bar is displayed.

  • Page 66: Rdx Individual Docks

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management RDX Individual Docks By default the target acts like a normal RDX removable cartridge. Optionally, you can set each RDX target to appear as a fixed cartridge to the host using the Advance Options button for the drive.
  • Page 67 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management The Fixed Disk RDX Logical Volume may have faster write times than the Removable Disk RDX Logical Volume for some host operating systems. (QuikStation 4) In the QuikStation 8, you can configure two Fixed Disk RDX Logical Volumes. Each volume consists of up to four RDX cartridges either on the top or the bottom row.

  • Page 68: Logical Volumes

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Since the RDX Logical Volume is presented as an actual RDX device, it will work with any host software that can utilize an RDX dock. NOTE: If you select the RDX Removable Logical Volume configuration, you should first install the RDX Manager, which is available from www.tandbergdata.com.

  • Page 69: Creating A Logical Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Creating a Logical Volume If no logical volume is currently present, you can create a logical volume. 1. From the Logical Device tab, select an available disk. 2. Click...

  • Page 70: Expanding A Logical Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 2. From the page, select one of the available disks that has a Logical Logical Device Volume UUID, and click Import 3. At the dialog, click to accept the import operation.

  • Page 71: Erasing A Logical Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 2. Check the boxes to select docks and click Add Disks Once the logical volume has been expanded, the iSCSI host is responsible for expanding the file system on the volume to take advantage of the extra space. How this is accomplished is dependent on the host operating system.

  • Page 72: Exporting The Logical Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Exporting the Logical Volume The logical volume may be exported by using the logical volume Eject button. NOTE: The logical volume must be disconnected from any iSCSI host prior to ejecting it.

  • Page 73: Rdx Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management RDX Protected Volume QuikStation 4. The RDX Protected Volume combines up to four RDX cartridges into a single protected volume target which continues to function even if one of the RDX cartridges fails.

  • Page 74: Creating A Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management (QuikStation 8) RDX Removable Protected Volume The Removable Disk RDX Protected Volume is presented as an RDX removable disk to the host computer. This means that the host computer expects that the disk may be removed. The host operating system may allow ejection of the device from the host.

  • Page 75: Importing A Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 1. From the tab, select an available disk Logical Device 2. Click Create to open the Create a Protected Volume Array dialog. This dialog lets you select available disks to use to create the protected volume.

  • Page 76: Expanding A Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 3. At the dialog, click to accept the import Import Protected Volume Array Import operation. The protected volume is ready to use. Expanding a Protected Volume If the protected volume contains fewer than the maximum number of disks, you can expand it.

  • Page 77: Expanding A Fixed Logical Volume File System For A Window Host

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 3. Click to complete the process. Add Disks Once the protected volume has been expanded, the iSCSI host is responsible for expanding the file system on the volume to take advantage of the extra space. How this is accomplished is dependent on the host operating system.
  • Page 78 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 4. In the , use the defaults to fully extend the file system by clicking Extend Volume Wizard Next The extension is completed. 10400880-003 ©2019-21 Overland-Tandberg ...

  • Page 79: Expanding A Removable Logical Volume File For A Windows Host

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Expanding a Removable Logical Volume File for a Windows Host When one or more disks are added to an existing RDX Logical Volume, the file system on that logical volume is not enlarged.

  • Page 80: Exporting The Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management is shown. Remove all Protected Volume Array information dialog 2. Click Remove Once all protected volume information is removed, all disks will be shown as Available Disks NOTE: If you need a secure data erase, please use tools designated for that purpose. Actual data is not erased on the RDX cartridge, only the partition table on the disk and LVM metadata.

  • Page 81: Recovering A Degraded Protected Volume

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 2. To create a copy of the dialog information to keep with the Eject Protected Volume Array protected volume disk set after it is ejected, click Print 3. Click to confirm and complete the ejection.

  • Page 82: Disk Autoloader

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management 4. At the dialog, select the disk Add disk to repair a degraded Protected Volume array being added. NOTE: Only one disk may be added to a degraded Protected Volume at a time.

  • Page 83: View Logical Properties For Autoloaders

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management In the Logical Device tab, the home slot for the currently loaded disk is indicated with a blue arrow ( If the option is OFF, when the disk is instructed to eject, the Autoloader Continuous Rotate medium is physically ejected, and the next disk below the ejected one is logically loaded.

  • Page 84: View Active Iscsi Connections Autoloaders

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Property Name Description Product The product name for the virtual disk autoloader and drives. For example, the disk autoloader product name is “RDX Disk Library”. For the RDX virtual dock, the product name is “RDX.”...
  • Page 85 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 5 - Logical Device Management Continuously rotate cartridges in the slots Behavior Physically ejects the cartridge from the RDX dock when the (Default) virtual drive completes a backup job. Once the cartridge is ejected, the virtual autoloader loads a cartridge from the next subsequent slot into the drive.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6: Manage Tape Library Configurations

    Manage Tape Library Configurations NOTE: This chapter applies to RDX QuikStation 8 systems only. If you have your RDX QuikStation 8 configured as either a virtual tape library (VTL) or as a tape or disk autoloader, you can do these additional tasks from the Logical Device interface: •...
  • Page 87 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations The RDX QuikStation 8 may also be configured as a “hybrid” device. In this case, four docks are used for tape library slots and four are used as RDX docks.

  • Page 88: Move A Cartridge

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations Move a Cartridge With RDX QuikStation 8 virtual library configurations, you can logically move a cartridge to an open slot, to the I/E port, or to the tape drives.

  • Page 89: Set The Unique Inquiry Option

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations Set the Unique Inquiry Option Unique Inquiry option is available from the Advanced Options dialog. You can set the RDX QuikStation 8 to report either the tape library/autoloader unique inquiry string or an RDX QuikStation inquiry string.
  • Page 90 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations By default, the window displays information such as the volume iSCSI Devices Properties name, serial number (UUID), and iSCSI name for the logical device’s iSCSI targets. RDX QuikStation 8 RDX Logical Volume properties:...

  • Page 91: Customize The Iscsi Devices View

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations Property Name Description Target ID/LUN Shows 1/0 . Status Operating status for the device of either good, offline, or an error state. Fixed Disk Provides a presentation to the iSCSI initiator. Fixed disk shown as either On or Off.
  • Page 92 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 6 - Manage Tape Library Configurations If there is a host connected to the target, the host’s initiator node name is displayed in Connection window. NOTE: You can also set iSCSI security for each iSCSI target. See Chapter 3, “Set iSCSI Security,”...

  • Page 93: Chapter 7: Physical Device Management

    Physical Device Management The Physical Device view is useful for determining the physical location of your RDX cartridges, since logical library views can differ. You can also use the Physical Device view to force-eject, erase, and clone data from one RDX cartridge to another. Topics in Setup and Configuration: •...

  • Page 94: Rdx Dock Properties

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 7 - Physical Device Management Property Name Description System Temp Current temperature in both °C and °F Host Name Name of the host server Serial Number Serial number of the QuikStation Version Firmware version installed...

  • Page 95: Ejecting Rdx Cartridges

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 7 - Physical Device Management Property Name Description Write Protected Displays information on whether the RDX cartridge is write- protected or not. Ejecting RDX Cartridges You can eject an RDX cartridge from the RDX QuikStation GUI. However, with removable...

  • Page 96: Reformatting Rdx Cartridges

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 7 - Physical Device Management Reformatting RDX Cartridges You can reformat RDX cartridges as a single NTFS partition with the RDX QuikStation GUI. NOTE: You cannot reformat a cartridge in an RDX system if the iSCSI target related to that RDX is connected to a host, or reformat a cartridge that is part of an active logical volume.
  • Page 97 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 7 - Physical Device Management 2. From the interface, click Physical Device Clone Clone dialog window opens. 3. Select the Source RDX cartridge. 4. Select the Destination RDX cartridge. NOTE: The iSCSI targets related to the source and destination RDX cartridges will be offline during the cloning process.

  • Page 98: Chapter 8: System Maintenance

    System Maintenance This chapter describes the RDX QuikStation system maintenance tasks that a user with administrator privileges can perform. Topics in Setup and Configuration: • System Maintenance Overview • Generate System Logs • Diagnostics Tab Log Options • RDX QuikStation Restart and Shutdown •...

  • Page 99: Generate System Logs

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance Menu Name Description Export Configuration Export RDX QuikStation system configuration settings, such as network information, email notification, time zone, user names and passwords, logical device type settings, and iSCSI security settings.

  • Page 100: Rdx Quikstation Restart And Shutdown

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance 2. Select the tab. Diagnostics 3. Use the drop-down menu to change the log level to either Detail Extend NOTE: If you change the log level, the system defaults back to Normal once the current browser session is closed.

  • Page 101: Import Rdx Quikstation System Configuration Files

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance If you press and hold power button for more than three (3) seconds, you will CAUTION: immediately cut off the unit’s power for a hard power-off without any software shut down.

  • Page 102: Export Rdx Quikstation System Configuration Files

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance Export RDX QuikStation System Configuration Files As a best practice, Overland-Tandberg recommends that you export your system configuration files as a backup in case you ever need to replace your current unit. The system exports all configuration settings, including network information, email notification settings, time zone setting, user names and passwords, logical device type settings, and iSCSI security settings.
  • Page 103 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance To manually update the RDX QuikStation firmware: 1. From the main menu, select System Maintenance > Update Firmware Update Firmware dialog window opens. 2. Select Update the RDX QuikStation...

  • Page 104: Use A Usb Flash Drive For System Tasks

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance Use a USB Flash Drive for System Tasks The RDX QuikStation ships with a USB flash drive you can use to perform many system tasks. If the RDX QuikStation flash drive is unavailable, you can use any USB flash drive that is formatted with a FAT32 file system.

  • Page 105: Use The Ipmi Port

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual 8 - System Maintenance Use the IPMI Port The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is only available on the RDX QuikStation 4 model with four 1GbE ports (QuikStation 4 Version 2 With Four 1GbE Ports on...

  • Page 106: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This appendix provides information on error codes and some basic troubleshooting. For more detailed troubleshooting help, visit the Overland-Tandberg Support web page at: https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/contact-service-support/ Basic Troubleshooting Information The following table describes some basic RDX QuikStation troubleshooting information. If you have a problem that is not addressed in the table below, contact Overland-Tandberg Technical Support.

  • Page 107: Reported Error Conditions

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual A - Troubleshooting Reported Error Conditions The RDX QuikStation reports error conditions of the dock/cartridge with an amber LED and by using email notifications. The emails detail the issue and whether it is the dock or cartridge.

  • Page 108: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix provides the information about the RDX QuikStation specifications. Topics in Setup and Configuration: • Physical Specifications • Power Specifications • Environmental Specifications • Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance Physical Specifications The following tables give the physical specifications for the three RDX QuikStation models.

  • Page 109: Quikstation 4 Rackmount Appliance

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual B - Specifications QuikStation 4 Rackmount Appliance Part Number 8920-RDX Dimensions (D x W x H) 47.8cm x 44.0cm x 4.3cm / 18.8in. x 17.3in. x 1.7in. Weight 6.02 kilograms / 13.3 pounds...

  • Page 110: Power Specifications

    QuikStation 8 is a Class A device. Both comply with the safety and regulatory agency standards listed below when installed in accordance with this manual. For regulatory purposes, the RDX QuikStation 4 regulatory model number is filed as RMN-A- 01-14 and the QuikStation 8 regulatory model number is filed as RMN-A-01-16.

  • Page 111: European Community

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual B - Specifications European Community This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: RDX QuikStation 4: EN 55032:2015, Class B EN 61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013 EN 55035:2017...

  • Page 112: China Rohs

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual B - Specifications China RoHS This product is marked in accordance with China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) “Management Methods for Controlling Pollution Cause by Electronic Information Products” Order #39. The Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) is determined to be 10 years.

  • Page 113: Korea

    United States: FCC Declaration of Conformity RDX QuikStation 4: We declare under our sole responsibility that: Product Name: RDX QuikStation 4, regulatory model RMN-A-01-14. To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: •...
  • Page 114 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual B - Specifications RDX QuikStation 8: We declare under our sole responsibility that: Product Name: RDX QuikStation 8, regulatory model RMN-A-01-16 To which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: •...

  • Page 115: Appendix C: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines This appendix provides safety guidelines for the RDX QuikStation. Topics in Setup and Configuration: • General Safety Precautions • Electrical Safety Precautions • ESD Precautions General Safety Precautions • Keep the area around the RDX QuikStation clean and free of clutter. •...

  • Page 116: Esd Precautions

    RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual C - Safety Guidelines • The power cord must include a grounded plug and must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. • Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
  • Page 117 Index Symbols configuration files exporting > (menu flow indicator) importing configuring network settings conventions, typographical customer support access via SSH active-backup/failover network mode adaptive load balancing network mode administrator group date and time setting adding to diagnostic tab log options editing disk autoloader permissions...
  • Page 118 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Index USB flash drive update procedure iSCSI device properties formatting RDX cartridges iSCSI initiator front components iSCSI target QuikStation 4 QuikStation 8 Linux command to delete a target general safety precautions command to disconnect a target...
  • Page 119 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Index connecting without authentication system maintenance overview Overland Technical Support System Settings updating firmware rear components QuikStation 4 password.reset file, creating QuikStation 8 passwords regulatory agency compliance compromise detection remote access (via SSH)
  • Page 120 RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Index email notification enable SSH remote access Xtend SAN iSCSI initiator for Mac OS X group permissions connecting with CHAP log level connecting without authentication network configuration options overview port bonding options removing users...

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