Quantum DX3000 Quick Start Manual

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DX3000 and DX5000
Quick Start Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................1
Notational Conventions .................1
Choosing a Location ..........................2
Rack Space Requirements...............2
Taking ESD Precautions ..................2
Chassis .............................................4
Cabling a DX3000 System...............7
Cabling a DX5000 System...............8
Initial Configuration ..........................8

Introduction

This quick start guides provides basic installation and configuration instructions for
both the DX3000 and DX5000 systems (see
Quantum DX3000 and DX5000 User's Guide
the
provided with your DX3000 or DX5000 system.

Notational Conventions

This instruction uses the following conventions:
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: Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.
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Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included
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to prevent damage to equipment.
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: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are
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included to prevent injury.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cabling a DX5000 System...8 Initial Configuration ...8 Introduction This quick start guides provides basic installation and configuration instructions for both the DX3000 and DX5000 systems (see Quantum DX3000 and DX5000 User’s Guide provided with your DX3000 or DX5000 system. Notational Conventions This instruction uses the following conventions: : Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.
  • Page 2: Choosing A Location

    • • • Unpacking the DX3000/DX5000 This section explains how to unpack both the DX3000 and DX5000 system components and move them to their final installation location. By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
  • Page 3: Installing The Dx3000/Dx5000 System3

    Installing the DX3000/DX5000 Chassis Locating the Mounting Position Both the DX3000 and DX5000 systems are designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack. It is important to the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails (see...
  • Page 4: Installing The Dx3000/Dx5000 Chassis

    • For the DX3000 - The DX3000 rails are preset for 28 in (71.1cm). Loosen the nuts to adjust the rails to the depth of the rack.
  • Page 5 30 to 36 in. (76.2 to 91.4 cm). • DX3000 - One 10-32 x .50 in. Slotted screw with and a three hole nut plate on each rail at the front and back of the rack. 10-32 x .50 in. PHILLIPS screws and nuts are also provided for racks with threaded holes.
  • Page 6 6 Secure the DX3000/DX5000 chassis to the rack with the following hardware (see figure DX3000 - two 10-32 x 1.25 in. (M5 x 32 metric also • provided) black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the front of the chassis. Tighten to 5 in/lbs.
  • Page 7: Cabling The Dx3000/Dx5000

    • Cabling a DX3000 System • Cabling a DX5000 System Cabling a DX3000 System Connect the following cables to the back of the DX3000 system (see • Connect a power cable to each power supply • Connect an Ethernet cable to port ETH1 •...
  • Page 8: Cabling A Dx5000 System

    13). Figure 13 Power Buttons Power button 2 On a computer on the same subnet as the DX3000/ DX5000, enter the IP address of the system in the Address field of a web browser. : The default IP address is: 10.1.1.1 for port 1 and 10.0.1.0 for port 2.
  • Page 9 : If you do not accept the license agreement, the DX3000/DX5000 will not function. The User Registration screen displays (see Figure 16 User Registration 5 The registration information is sent to Quantum to figure 15). allow the system to be easily serviced and maintained.
  • Page 10 The RAID Selection screen displays (see Figure 18 RAID Selection (DX5000 with Twelve Drives) 7 The DX3000/DX5000 systems ship from Quantum in the following default RAID5 configurations: • DX3000 - One logical drive with either four or eight hard drives.
  • Page 11 ©2006 Quantum Corporation. Quantum, the Quantum logo, and the DLTtape logo are all registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation. SDLT and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies.

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