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
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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.
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Single/dual expander(s), 1 IPMI port and 4 x mini SAS HD ports.
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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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