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Edition 1.0 (April 2017) This edition applies to QSAN XCubeNAS XN5004R NAS storage systems. QSAN believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. Trademarks QSAN, the QSAN logo, XCubeNAS, and QSAN.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of QSAN Technology, Inc.
The Information contained in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy. It may include typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes are made to the document periodically. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. QSAN may make improvements or changes in the products. All features, functionality, and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
Safety Warnings The XCubeNAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC~40ºC (31.99 ~ 103.99°F). Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated. The power cord and devices connected to the XCubeNAS must provide a correct supply voltage (100-240V~/ 5A-2.5A, 50-60Hz). Do not place the XCubeNAS in direct sunlight or near chemicals.
Preface About This Manual This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing QSAN XN5004R system, and it is intended for use by system administrators, NAS designers, storage consultants, or anyone who has purchased this product and is familiar with servers and computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and configuration, network attached storage management and relevant protocols.
Technical Support Do you have any questions or need help troubleshooting a problem? Please contact QSAN Support, we will reply to you as soon as possible. Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136 (Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8) Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support...
Conventions The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this manual. Conventions Description Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including Bold menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels. Example: Click the OK button. Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by <Italic>...
Overview Thank you for purchasing QSAN XN5004R. The XN5004R is a high-efficiency NAS system which is designed for composite SMB and enterprise applications for enterprise and SMB users. Before setting up your new XN5004R, please check the package contents to verify those items below.
1.2. XN5004R Product Overview QSAN XN5004R is a powerful NAS system which is designed for both enterprise and SMB users. The system hardware features the Intel Celeron CPU and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. The additional PCIe slots also delivered to enhance the performance and scale up with expansion enclosures.
Hardware Overview This chapter outlines the key hardware components of the XN5004R system. After reading this chapter, you will have a basic understanding of each XN5004R hardware component and give you the ability to be able to successfully configure and operate your XN5004R system. Following is the key components of XN5004R: Front and Rear Panel ...
2.3. Disk Drive Form Factors QSAN has tested and approved the popular SATA HDDs and SSDs models available on the market, you have the highest flexibility to choose the most advanced HDDs or SSDs available from the manufacturers or purchase the best cost/performance SATA HDDs or SSDs from the market, it will significantly reduce your IT infrastructure investment cost.
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3.1.3. Install the Disk Drive (LFF) 1. Open the drive tray. ① Push the release button from right to left to open the carrier handle. ② Hold the carrier handle and pull out the disk drive tray, repeat the steps above to remove other disk drive trays.
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4. Install a LFF tray into the XCubeNAS. ① Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay all the way to the bottom until the carrier handle can be closed. ② Push the disk drive lock from right to left to lock the drive tray. TIP: Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way, otherwise the drive might not function properly.
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3. Install a SFF tray into the system ① Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay all the way to the bottom until you hear a “click” sound. ② Push the disk drive lock from left to right to lock the drive tray.
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3. Insert a new memory module into the slot. ① Push the retaining clips on the slot out to the sides. ② Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot. ③ Push down on the memory module with firm and even pressure. The retaining clips will snap into position as the module is correctly inserted.
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16GB 16GB 16GB CAUTION: To ensure the system stability, you MUST install genuine QSAN memory modules for system memory size expansion. TIP: In order to achieve dual-channel RAM performance, it is suggested that you install memory modules with the same capacity in pairs.
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4 RAMs: Supports four modules inserted into all the slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. INFORMATION: If you want to purchase the optional memory, please contact your nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website: https://qsan.com/location See the recommended memory module on Appendix: Recommended...
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3. Install the adapter card. ① Remove the screw on the bracket that secures the expansion slot’s cover. ② Lift the bracket and the expansion slot’s cover. ③ Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot, and insert the card into the slot. CAUTION: Make sure the connector is fully inserted.
INFORMATION: If you want to purchase the optional adapter card, please contact your nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website: https://qsan.com/location See the recommended adapter card on Appendix: Recommended Optional Module List 3.4. Replace System Fan If a system fan failed to function, please see the instructions below to open the XCubeNAS and replace the malfunctioning fan: 1.
3.5. Replace Malfunctioning PSU XCubeNAS comes with two redundant Power Supply Units (PSU) that can be hot swapped when the PSU is not functioning. If a PSU or its fan failed to function, please see the instructions below to replace the malfunctioning PSU: CAUTION: The power supply unit is heavy and fragile;...
3.6. Install the Rail Kits Rail kit is an optional accessory XCubeNAS, if you did not purchase QSAN qualified rail kit, you can skip the steps of the system installation tasks. If you want to purchase QSAN qualified rail kit: full extension and thin slide with tool-less bracket: AA612508 series, please contact QSAN authorized reseller.
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2. Install the inner member onto the chassis. 3. Install the outer rail/bracket assembly to the frame. Repeat this step for the other side.
3.7. Connect the System to the Host XN5004R has four onboard 1Gbps LAN ports for host connections. You can learn more about the path configuration in cabling for XN5004R by following images: a. One LAN connection b. Multiple LAN connections...
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INFORMATION: The power cord rating is the minimum requirement. The rating of the power cord that you purchase must equal to or be higher than the minimum requirement to ensure the system safety and reliability. INFORMATION: The Following are the operational conditions for XN5004R: Temperature: ...
Discover and Install QSM After hardware setup is finished, the next step is to discover the system on the network and start the initial configuration. To discover and install the QSAN Storage Manager (QSM), please follow the steps below: 1. Power on the XCubeNAS.
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3. Click “Connect” on the Web Finder or double click on your XCubeNAS on the XFinder, the welcome page will be launched on your web browser.
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INFORMATION: If you expanded your memory or add a network expansion card earlier on, you can now check to make sure the system recognizes the new module. You can check the status by following steps: a. Login to QSM as admin or a user belongs to the administrator’s group.
If you want to restart, shutdown or log out QSM, please follow the steps below: 1. To restart or shutdown QSM, please click on the QSAN logo on the top left corner, then choose the option which you would like to proceed. Click Yes button on the confirm window.
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2. To log out QSM, please click User Profile on the top right corner, then choose Logout. Click Yes button on the confirm window.
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Media Library index will be deleted. ▪ After configs are deleted, RESTART the NAS. ▪ Log out QSAN Cloud. ▪ Reset to default through QSM: You can also reset network setting or all the setting through QSM. 1. Please click Control Panel System Maintenance System Recovery. Choose the option which you would like to proceed.
LED Indicator Table XN5004R features the button and indication module on both the front panel and the rear panel. Please refer to the following content for definitions of LED behaviors. Table 7-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators LEDs Number Description Definition...
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Amber flashes (interval of 0.5 sec): the disk drive is rebuilding or identify a specific disk drive. LAN Port Activity/Link: Light OFF: No connection. Light ON: Connected to the internet Light flashes: when data is being accessed. Speed: Light OFF: Speed less than 10Mbps ...
Deployment Topology This chapter will show detailed deployment topology for XCubeNAS. You can build up a deployment plan for your XCubeNAS storage environment. It supports a maximum of up to 102 drives for the system storage space expansion; both single and dual path cabling are supported.
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After connected to the expansion units, you can check the deployment topology on QSM Control Panel Storage app Overview Enclosure Map. The status of each expansion unit will be shown on QSM Monitor app Hardware.
System damage due to incorrect maintenance or FRU replacement can affect your product warranty. If you are unsure of the problem related to your XCubeNAS system, we strongly recommend you to contact or get help from QSAN support team: ...
10.1. Replace Fan Module The XCubeNAS comes with tool-less fan module which can be easily changed when the fan failed. If a fan failed to function, you can check the fan status on QSM. Please go to Monitor app Hardware. The System Health and Fan Speed will show “Error” if failed. You can also check the status by clicking Dashboard on the top right corner on the desktop.
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If you see the error message shown above, which means your PSU has encountered an issue and need to be replaced immediately. To replace the malfunction PSU, please refer to chapter 3.5 Replace Malfunctioning PSU. After the new PSU is successfully installed, the PSU status LED will be green and you can see the PSU status displaying “Good”...
The following system information is necessary for technical support, please refer to following for what and where to get the information of your XCubeNAS XN5004R model. If the technical support requests you to download the service log, please navigate to the QSM UI ...
11.2. Documentation Feedback QSAN is committed to providing documentation that meets and exceeds your expectations. To help us improve the documentation, email any errors, suggestions, or comments to docsfeedback@qsan.com. When submitting your feedback, including the document title, part number, revision, and...
EULA. Any right beyond this EULA will not be granted. Intellectual Property Right Intellectual property rights relative to the Product are the property of QSAN or its licensor(s). The user will not acquire any intellectual property by this EULA.
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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. QSAN MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF BUGS, ERRORS, VIRUSES OR OTHER DEFECTS. IN NO EVENT WILL QSAN BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR...
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Termination If User breaches any of its obligations under this EULA, QSAN may terminate this EULA and take remedies available to QSAN immediately. Miscellaneous QSAN reserves the right to modify this EULA. QSAN reserves the right to renew the software or firmware anytime.
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