Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStation 8 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
RDX QuikStation 8
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2U Storage Appliance
Step 1
Register the Unit
It is essential to activate your warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until the warranty is active:
1. Go to https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/customer-
product-registration/.
2. Click Register.
3. Fill in the information (including serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the email
instructions to complete the registration process.
Step 2
Unpack the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX cartridges on a secure surface.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the unit.
Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
WARNUNG:
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou
endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les cordons
électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
Save the packaging materials in case the unit is returned or shipped for
any reason.
Step 3
Install Rails in Rack
The rack version of the RDX QuikStation 8 is designed for use in a
19-inch rack using 2U of rack space. The rails are installed at the bottom
of a 2U space.
NOTE: The length of the power cord and the Ethernet cables may restrict
placement.
Ensure that the airflow around
the front and back of the unit is
not obstructed, dust is kept to a
minimum, and there is at least
12cm (4.75 in.) free space in front
of the unit to allow the operators
to safely remove the RDX
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cartridges.
1. Determine the 2U area
where the QuikStation 8 is to
be mounted and mark both
sets of first and third holes
of the bottom 1U on the front.
2. At the rear, mark the same first and third holes.
3. Measure the gap between the
front and rear rack rails.
• If the measurement is less
than the length of the
QuikStation 8, secure the
first and third mounting
rail holes with M4x12
screws, washers, and nuts.
• If the measurement is equal
or greater than the length
of the QuikStation 8, secure
the second and fourth
mounting rail holes with
M4x12 screws, washers, and nuts.
4. Align the left-front flange with the two marked holes on the front
rack rail and loosely attach the left-side mounting rail with two
screws.
5. Ensure the mounting rail is level and attach it loosely to the rack
rear with two screws.
6. Repeat Steps 4–5
7. Verify both rails are level and securely tighten all screws.
Installing the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit onto the
rails and push it in until the front
brackets are touching the rail screws.
Verify that the unit is level and the
QuikStation 8 thumbscrews align
with the appropriate rail holes.
2. Using the thumbscrews, anchor the
QuikStation 8 bracket right and left
to the rack.
WARNING:
when it is extended from the rack.
WARNUNG:
dem Rack herausragt.
AVERTISSEMENT:
lorsqu'elle est étendue du rack.
QuikStation 8
(Front)
Mark
Mark
Use these holes if the
rack rail's gap ≥ unit length
Front
Use these holes if the
rack rail's gap < unit length
for the right-side rail.
Thumbscrew
Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted unit
Stellen Sie nichts auf die Rackeinheit, wenn diese aus
Ne rien poser sur l'unité installée dans le rack
Step 4
Connect Network Cables and Power Cords
All power connections, cable ports, and cooling vents are located on the
rear panel of the QuikStation 8.
2U
1 2
1 - AC Power plugs (on PSUs)
2 - Power Supply Reset
3 - Serial connector
4 - Ethernet port - IPMI Interface
5 - USB 2.0 Ports (2)
1. Connect either one or both of the 10 Gb Ethernet ports to the
network ports of a switch, hub, or router on the same LAN as the
host system being used to manage the QuikStation.
NOTE: For failover protection and maximum performance, connect both
10 GbE network ports.
2. Connect the appropriate power cords to the QuikStation, and plug
the power cords into either a UPS appliance or a properly
grounded AC power source.
NOTE: If using two power supplies for failover protection, connect them to
different UPS appliances using different AC power sources.
3. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front
center of the unit.
Install Cartridges
1. Position an RDX cartridge at an empty RDX dock opening with the
"key" (angled edge) at the upper left.
2. Push the cartridge in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for each remaining cartridge.
Step 5
Obtain the IP Address
The default QuikStation 8 network configuration is set for dynamic IP
addresses (DHCP), but static IP addresses are also supported. Use one of
these two ways to determine an IP address:
USB:
1. Using a USB stick with a single MBR partition formatted with
either FAT32 or NTFS, create an empty network.info file on it.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least 30 seconds for the network information to download to the file.
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated
network.info file to determine the available IP addresses.
Video Monitor:
1. With the appliance off, attach a monitor to the VGA display port.
2. Attach a keyboard as appropriate.
3. Power on the unit by pressing the power button.
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed.
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6 - USB 3.0 Ports (2)
7 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth0)
8 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth1)
9 - VGA connector