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Quantum QXS-G2-412 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Quantum QXS-G2-412 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual (246 pages)

12, 24, and 84-Drive Systems

Brand: Quantum | Category: Storage | Size: 32 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide

9
- Introduction
  9
  - Chassis User Interfaces
    9
  - CNC Ports Used for Host Connection
    10
- Intended Audience
  10
- Prerequisites
  11
- Related Documentation
  11
- Document Conventions and Symbols
  12
Safety Guidelines

13
System Overview

17
- Chassis Configurations
  17
- Compactflash
  19
- Supercapacitor Pack
  19
- Front and Rear Views of QXS G2 Systems
  20
- Chassis Variants
  26
- 2U Chassis Core Product
  27
- 5U Chassis Core Product
  34
  - 5U Chassis Front View
    35
  - 5U Chassis Drive Slots View
    35
  - 5U84 RAID Chassis (Rear View/Two CNC Controllers)
    36
  - 5U84 Expansion Chassis (Rear View)
    38
  - Power Supply Unit (PSU)
    39
  - Fans
    40
- 5U Chassis
  40
  - 5U Chassis Drawers
    41
- 2U Operator's (Ops) Panel
  42
- 5U Chassis Ops Panel
  44
  - Chassis Ops Panel Location
    45
  - Ops Panel Functions
    45
- Psus - 2U CRU
  47
  - PSU Features
    47
  - Multiple Psus
    48
  - System Airflow
    48
- Psu - 5U Cru
  49
- Fan - 5U CRU
  50
- RAID Controller and Expansion Ioms
  51
  - 12Gb/S Controller Leds
    51
- Cache Overview and Status LED Details
  57
  - Cache Overview
    57
  - Power On/Off Behavior
    57
  - Cache Status Behavior
    58
- Controller Failure/Single-Controller Operational
  58
- 12Gb/S Expansion IOM
  59
- Drive Modules
  60
  - Drive Carrier Module in 2U Chassis
    61
  - DDIC in 5U Chassis
    63
- Chassis Management
  65
- Management Interfaces
  66
Installation

67
- Installation Checklist
  67
- Planning for Installation
  69
- Preparing for Installation
  70
  - Preparing Site and Host Server
    71
  - Unpacking Chassis
    71
  - Required Tools
    73
  - Requirements for Rackmount Installation
    74
  - Rackmount Rail Kit
    74
- Installing 2U Chassis
  74
- Installing 5U Chassis
  76
- Full Disk Encryption (FDE)
  77
- Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
  78
- Connecting RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
  78
  - Cable Requirements for Expansion Chassis
    79
- Power Cord Connection
  83
  - Testing Chassis Connections
    84
  - Grounding Checks
    84
- Host System Requirements
  84
- Cabling Considerations
  84
- CNC Technology
  85
  - Fibre Channel (FC) Protocol
    86
  - 10Gbe Iscsi Protocol
    86
  - 1Gb Iscsi Protocol
    87
- Host Connection
  88
- Connecting Management Host to Network
  95
- Updating Firmware
  96
  - Important Firmware Notes
    96
  - Verifying Firmware
    96
- Obtaining IP Values and System Settings
  97
- Change CNC Port Mode
  110
  - Set CNC Port Mode to Iscsi
    110
  - Set CNC Port Mode to FC and Iscsi
    110
- Connecting Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes
  110
Operation

117
- Before You Begin
  117
- Powering On/Powering off
  117
  - Guidelines
    118
  - Powering on the 2U12 And/Or 2U24 System
    118
  - Powering off the 2U12 And/Or 2U24 System
    120
  - Powering on the 5U84 System
    121
  - Powering off the 5U84 System
    123
- Operator's (Ops) Panel Leds
  123
  - Unit Identification Number
    124
  - Software/Ses
    124
- Disk Drive Leds
  124
  - Disk Modules Used in 2U Chassis
    124
  - Ddics Used in 5U Chassis
    124
- Accessing Disk Management Utility (GUI)
  124
  - Getting Started
    124
  - Configuring and Provisioning the Storage System
    125
Troubleshoot/Problem Solving

127
- Overview
  127
- Initial Start-Up Problems
  127
  - Faulty Power Cords
    128
  - Computer Does Not Recognize the Storage System
    128
- Leds
  128
- 2U Chassis Leds
  128
- 5U Chassis Leds
  138
  - 5U Chassis PSU Leds
    138
  - 5U Chassis Fan Module Leds
    139
  - 5U Chassis Ops Panel Leds
    140
  - 5U Chassis Drawer Leds
    141
  - 5U Chassis DDIC Leds
    142
  - 5U RAID Controller Leds
    142
  - 5U Expansion IOM Leds
    143
- Temperature Sensors
  143
- Audible Alarm
  143
- Troubleshooting 2U Chassis
  144
  - PSU Faults
    145
  - Thermal Monitoring and Control
    145
  - Thermal Alarm
    146
- Troubleshooting 5U Chassis
  146
  - Thermal Considerations
    147
- USB CLI Port Connection
  147
- Fault Isolation Methodology
  147
  - Basic Steps
    147
  - Options Available for Performing Basic Steps
    148
  - Use the Disk Management Utility (GUI)
    148
  - Use the CLI
    148
  - Monitor Event Notification
    148
  - View the Chassis Leds
    149
  - Performing Basic Steps
    149
  - Gather Fault Information
    149
  - Determine Where the Fault Is Occurring
    149
  - Review the Event Logs
    149
  - Isolate the Fault
    150
  - If the Chassis Does Not Initialize
    150
  - Correcting Chassis Ids
    150
- Host I/O
  151
- Dealing with Hardware Faults
  151
- Continuous Operation During Replacement
  158
- Firmware Updates
  158
- Customer-Replaceable Units
  158
Module Remove and Replace

177
- Overview
  177
- ESD Precautions
  177
  - Preventing ESD
    177
  - Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD
    178
- 2U Chassis CRU Replacement
  178
  - Removing a 2U Bezel
    179
  - Installing a 2U Bezel
    179
  - Replacing a 2U PSU
    181
  - Removing a 2U PSU
    182
  - Installing a 2U PSU
    184
- Replacing a 2U Drive Carrier Module
  184
- Removing a 2U 3.5" LFF Drive Carrier Module
  185
- Installing a 2U 3.5" LFF Drive Carrier Module
  186
- Replacing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
  191
  - Before You Begin
    192
  - Configuring Partner Firmware Update
    192
  - Verifying Component Failure
    193
  - Stopping I/O
    193
  - Shutting down a Controller Module
    194
  - Removing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
    195
  - Installing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
    196
  - Verifying Component Operation
    197
- Replacing a 2U Storage Chassis
  198
  - Before You Begin
    198
  - Verifying Component Failure
    198
  - Preparing to Remove a Damaged 2U Chassis
    198
  - Removing a Damaged 2U Chassis from the Rack
    200
  - Installing the Replacement 2U Chassis in the Rack
    200
  - Completing the Process
    201
  - Verifying Component Operation
    201
- 5U84 Chassis CRU Replacement
  202
- Accessing 5U84 Drawers
  203
  - Opening a 5U84 Drawer
    203
  - Closing a 5U84 Drawer
    204
- Replacing a 5U84 DDIC
  204
  - Removing a 5U84 DDIC
    204
  - Installing a 5U84 DDIC
    206
- Populating 5U84 Drawers
  207
  - Preparation
    207
  - Installation Guidelines
    208
- Replacing a 5U84 Bezel
  208
  - Removing a 5U84 Bezel
    209
  - Installing a 5U84 Bezel
    211
- Replacing a 5U84 System PSU
  214
  - Removing a 5U84 System PSU
    214
  - Installing a 5U84 System PSU
    216
- Replacing a 5U84 System Fan
  217
  - Removing a 5U84 System Fan
    217
  - Installing a 5U84 System Fan
    218
- Replacing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
  219
  - Removing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
    220
  - Installing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
    222
- Replacing a 5U84 Chassis
  222
Technical Specifications

227
Standards and Regulations

233
- International Standards
  233
- Potential for Radio Frequency Interference
  233
- European Regulations
  234
- Safety Compliance
  234
- EMC Compliance
  234
- AC Power Cords
  235
- Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
  235
USB Device Connection

237
- Rear Panel USB Ports
  237
  - Emulated Serial Port
    238
  - Supported Host Applications
    238
  - Command-Line Interface
    238
- Device Driver/Special Operation Mode
  239
  - Microsoft Windows
    239
  - Obtaining the Software Download
    239
  - Setting Parameters for Device Driver
    241
- Using CLI Port and Cable/Known Issues in Windows
  241
  - Problem
    241
  - Workaround
    241
SFP Option for CNC Ports

243
- Locate SFP Transceivers
  243
  - CNC Ports/Sfp Configuration
    244
  - Connecting CNC Ports to Iscsi Hosts
    244
- Install SFP Transceiver
  244
- Verify Component Operation
  245

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