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.
WARNUNG: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder 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.
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
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to safely remove the RDX
cartridges.
1. Determine the 2U area
where the QuikStation 8 is to
be mounted and mark the
first and third set of holes (left and right sides) on the front.
2. At the rear, mark the same first and third holes on both sides.
3. Measure the space 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 greater
than or equal to 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 then securely tighten all screws.
Install 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 on the left and
right to the rack.
WARNING: Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted unit
when it is extended from the rack.
WARNUNG: Stellen Sie nichts auf die Rack-Einheit, wenn diese aus
dem Rack herausragt.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne rien poser sur l'unité installée dans le rack
lorsqu'elle est étendue du rack.
QuikStation 8
Mark
(Front)
1U
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
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.
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1 - AC Power plugs (on PSUs) 6 - USB 3.0 Ports (2)
2 - Power Supply Reset 7 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth0)
3 - Serial connector 8 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth1)
4 - Ethernet port - IPMI Interface 9 - VGA/Display Port
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 8, and plug
the power cords into either a UPS appliance or 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 QuikStation 8 RDX dock
opening.
2. Slide 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. To
determine an IP address:
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.
The IP address may also be obtained using a USB stick with a single
MBR partition formatted with either FAT32 or NTFS.
1. Create an empty network.info file on a USB stick.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least 30 seconds for the network configuration to download to the
network.info file.
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated
network.info file to determine the available IP addresses.
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