Nexsan UNITY U2G478 Quick Start Manual

Storage expansion system

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NEXSAN
U2G478 Storage Expansion System
Quick Start Guide
This document provides installation steps for racking, cabling, and setting up the Nexsan UNITY U2G478 Storage
Expansion System, and cabling all Nexsan storage components for power and data/host connectivity. For
additional documentation, please visit
Taking delivery
Your Unity shipment includes the U2G478 Storage
Expansion, and other Nexsan storage systems or
hardware, depending on your configuration. Check to
ensure no damage has been sustained to the
packaging in transit. If anything appears damaged,
you should file a claim with your reseller.
Item
Name
A
Tray handles (2)
B
Disk slot ranges and numbers
C
Front panel
D
Expander panel
(host connectivity)
E
Power supply units (2)
F
Fan assemblies
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Front view
Rear view
Description
For secure insertion and removal of entire unit to and from rack.
Total physical storage capacity of 78 x 3.5" HDD bays.
Power and Mute buttons. Power, Fail, Temperature, & Fan LEDs.
page 5
See
Single/dual expander(s), 1 IPMI port and 4 x mini SAS HD ports.
See
page 5
AC 1600W 1+1 redundant 80 + Platinum/Titanium.
200V~240V AC input.
8 x 6056 hot swap fans.
1 — UNITY U2G478 Quick Start Guide
Hardware overview
The main components of the U2G478 are shown in
the following front and rear view diagrams:
for function and indication descriptions.
for description.
Firmware Version 7.1

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  • Page 1 U2G478 Storage Expansion System Quick Start Guide Firmware Version 7.1 This document provides installation steps for racking, cabling, and setting up the Nexsan UNITY U2G478 Storage Expansion System, and cabling all Nexsan storage components for power and data/host connectivity. For https://www.nexsan.com/support/...
  • Page 2: Prepare For Installation

    Remove all the components from the packaging. the rack. Reach under the chassis to pull it free from the foam insert. Do NOT lift the UNITY U2G478 chassis from its packaging using the controller handles or the attached rails. Place the components on an anti-static surface until you are ready to use them.
  • Page 3 Attach the clip end of the anti-static wrist strap to a properly grounded metal surface. To install the disks in the drive trays: Step 2: Attach the UNITY U2G478 on to  Match the dimples on the HDD with the tool-less the rack frame tray.
  • Page 4 SAS ports on the UNTY U2G478. For detailed instructions, refer to the appropriate Use SAS cables that can extend the length of Nexsan Unity Quick Start Guide included in the the U2G478 when the drawer is pulled open. Unity packaging, or visit: Use two-meter cables or longer to direct https://www.nexsan.com/support/...
  • Page 5: Power On Unity Components

    Drive carrier LEDs Expansion Each drive carrier has two LEDs. If a drive fails, replace the drive as described in the Nexsan Unity This section describes the front panel LEDs that Storage Expansion Reference Guide at help you to monitor the Nexsan Unity Storage www.nexsan.com/ (see Support >...
  • Page 6: Safety Notices

    By Web: https://www.nexsan.com/support/ Copyright © 2010-2025 Nexsan Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nexsan®, UNITY NV10000™, U2G478™, and the Nexsan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nexsan. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nexsan 1287 Anvilwood Avenue., Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA |...

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