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Quantum QXS Series Setup Manual (225 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 19.56 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
10
Chapter 1: Components
16
QXS-3 Series Storage
17
2U12-Drive Chassis
17
2U24-Drive Chassis
18
QXS-3 Series RAID Chassis : Rear Panel Layout
19
Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
20
Expansion Chassis- Rear Panel Components
22
QXS-4 Series and Stornext Storage
24
QXS-4 Series Storage
24
Stornext Storage
24
2U12-Drive Chassis
26
2U24-Drive Chassis
27
2U48-Drive Chassis
27
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers
29
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers Partially Populated
29
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
30
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
31
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
34
4U56 Drive System
35
4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers
36
4U56 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
38
4U56 Controller I/O Module - Rear Panel Components
39
QXS-6 Series Storage
44
QXS-648 System
45
2U48-Drive Chassis
45
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers
46
2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers Partially Populated
47
QXS-648 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
48
I/O Controller Module - Rear Panel Components
49
QXS-648 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
52
QXS-656 System
53
4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers
55
QXS-656 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
56
I/O Controller Module - Rear Panel Components
58
QXS-656 Expansion Chassis - Rear Panel Components
60
Component Installation and Replacement
62
Cache
62
Compactflash
63
Supercapacitor Pack
64
Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis
65
Enclosure Installation Checklist
66
Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Level 3 Compliance
67
Generic Requirements (Grs)
67
Install Drives into the QXS 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis
68
Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
70
Opening and Closing a Drawer
70
Aligning an AMS or Drive into a Drawer
72
Installing an AMS into a Drawer
73
Installing a Drive into a Drawer
75
Install Drives into the QXS-456 Drive Chassis
77
FDE Considerations
83
Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
84
Supported/Unsupported Configurations
85
Cabling
87
Cable Requirements for Expansion Chassis
87
Summary of Cabling Connections
88
QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Reverse Cabling Illustrations
90
QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Straight Cabling Illustrations
94
Series Drive Chassis Cabling Illustrations
98
Straight-Through Cabling
99
Testing Chassis Connections
100
Power On/Power off
100
Chapter 3: Connecting Hosts
109
Host System Requirements
109
Cabling Considerations
110
Connect the Chassis to Hosts
110
CNC Technology
110
10Gbe Iscsi Protocol
111
Gb Iscsi Protocol
112
HD Mini-SAS Technology
112
Connecting Direct Attach Configurations
113
Fibre Chanel Host Connection
113
10Gbe Iscsi Host Connection
114
HD Mini-SAS Host Connection
114
Iscsi Considerations
120
Change the CNC Port Mode
122
Connect a Management Host on the Network
123
Connect Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes
124
Cabling for Replication
125
QXS-3 Series CNC Ports and Replication
125
QXS-4 and QXS-6 Series CNC Ports and Replication
127
Update Firmware
132
Important Firmware Notes
132
Verifying Firmware
132
Obtaining IP Values
133
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using DHCP
133
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using the CLI
133
Chapter 4: Basic Operation
137
Basic Operation Overview
137
Cli
138
Signing in to the CLI
138
Disk Storage Management Utility
138
Browser Setup
138
Signing in to the Disk Storage Management Utility
139
Configuring and Provisioning the Storage System
139
Best Practices for Optimal Performance
140
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
142
Troubleshooting Overview
142
USB CLI Port Connection
143
Fault Isolation Methodology
143
Basic Steps
143
Options Available for Performing Basic Steps
144
Performing Basic Steps
145
If the Chassis Does Not Initialize
146
Correcting Chassis Ids
146
Stopping I/O
147
Diagnostic Steps
148
Transporting Cache
153
Isolate a Host-Side CNC Connection Fault
153
Host-Side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring CNC Ports
154
Isolate a Host-Side SAS Connection Fault
155
Host-Side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring SAS Host Ports
155
Isolate a Controller Module Expansion Port Connection Fault
156
Isolate Replication Faults
158
Cabling for Replication
158
Replication Setup and Verification
158
Diagnostic Steps for Replication Setup
159
Resolve Voltage and Temperature Warnings
168
Sensor Locations
169
Power Supply Sensors
169
Cooling Fan Sensors
169
Temperature Sensors
170
Power Supply Voltage Sensors
171
Chapter 6: LED Descriptions
172
QX/QXS Cache Status LED Details
172
Leds for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems
173
Leds for 12-Drive RAID Chassis (2U12)
174
Leds for 24-Drive RAID Chassis (2U24)
176
Leds for 48-Drive RAID Chassis (2U48)
178
Drive Leds
180
Components for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis (Rear View)
183
Controller I/O Module for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis Leds (Rear View)
184
Controller I/O Module (Older) for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis Leds (Rear View)
186
Power Supply Leds for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems
187
24-, 48-Drive Expansion Chassis Rear Panel Leds
189
Leds for 56-Drive RAID Chassis (4U56)
190
Leds Visible with Chassis Bezel Installed
190
Leds Visible with Chassis Bezel Removed
191
Drive Leds
193
RAID Chassis Leds Rear Panel Layout
195
Controller I/O Module Leds
196
Leds for 56-Drive Expansion Chassis
198
Power Supply Leds
200
Fan Control Module Leds
201
Chapter 7: Environmental Requirements and Specifications
202
Site Requirements and Guidelines
202
Site Wiring and AC Power Requirements
202
Site Wiring and DC Power Requirements
203
Weight and Placement Guidelines
204
Electrical Guidelines
204
Ventilation Requirements
205
Cabling Requirements
205
Management Host Requirements
205
Physical Requirements
206
Environmental Requirements
209
Electrical Requirements
210
Site Wiring and Power Requirements
210
Power Cable Requirements
210
Chapter 8: Electrostatic Discharge
211
About Electrostatic Discharge
211
Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD
212
Chapter 9: USB Device Connection
213
Rear Panel USB Ports
213
USB the CLI Port
214
Emulated Serial Port
214
Supported Host Applications
214
Cli
215
Device Driver/Special Operation Mode
215
Microsoft Windows
215
Linux
216
Chapter 10: SFP Option for CNC Ports
217
SFP Option for CNC Ports
217
Locate SFP Transceivers
217
Install an SFP Transceiver
218
Verify Component Operation
219
Glossary
220
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Quantum QXS Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual (129 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Enclosure
| Size: 16.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figure 29 Release Latch Open and Unlocked
8
Introduction
10
Knowledge Prerequisites
10
Intended Audience
10
System Overview
11
Storage Enclosure Components
11
Table 1 Storage Enclosure Variations
11
Storage Enclosure Chassis
12
2U Enclosure Components
12
Figure 1 2U12 and 2U24 Front Panel Area
13
5U Enclosure Components
14
Figure 2 2U12 and 2U24 Rear Panel Area
14
Figure 3 5U84 Front Panel Area
15
Figure 4 5U84 Rear Panel Area
16
Controller Module Components
17
Figure 5 Profile and Top Views of Fully Populated 5U84 Drawers
17
Optional Components
18
Figure 6 Controller Module Ports, Sample SAS 4-Port
18
Initial Install Preparations
19
Installation Checklist
19
Table 2 Installation Checklist Tasks
19
Complete Installation Prerequisites
20
Installation of 2U Enclosures
22
Unpack and Prepare the 2U Enclosure
22
Install the 2U Rackmount Rail Kit
23
Figure 7 2U12 and 2U24 Storage Enclosure Packaging, Shown Without Plastic for Clarity
23
Figure 8 2U Enclosure Outer Rail Components
24
Figure 9 Attachment of Front Mount Bracket to Front Rack Cabinet Posts
25
Figure 10 Adjustment of Rail Length to Fit Rack Cabinet
26
Figure 11 Attachment of Rear Mount Bracket to Rear Rack Cabinet Posts
26
Mount the 2U Enclosure into the Rack Cabinet
27
Figure 12 Alignment between 2U Chassis and Rails (Removed Rear Components for Clarity)
28
Populate the 2U Enclosure
29
Figure 13 Installation of 2U Rear Screw to Secure Chassis to Rail
29
Figure 14 Installation of 2U Operator's Panel Screw and Cover
29
Test Enclosure Electrical Earth Connection
30
Route 2U Enclosure Data Cables and Power Cords
30
Route 2U Enclosure Host Cables and Expansion Data Cables
31
Figure 15 Sample Data and Management Cabling Among 2U Controllers and Host System Switches
32
Figure 16 Sample Reverse Cabling Method Among 2U Controller Modules (Cms) and Expansion Modules
33
Figure 17 Sample Invalid Loop (in Red) Among 2U Controller Modules (Cms) and Expansion Modules
33
Route 2U Enclosure Power Cords
34
Figure 18 2U Power Cord Routing to Independent Power Distribution Units
34
Figure 19 2U Power Cord Surrounded by Secure Tie
35
Installation of 5U Enclosures
36
Unpack and Prepare the 5U Enclosure
36
Figure 20 Default Belt Straps Already Around the 5U Storage Enclosure
36
Install the 5U Rackmount Rail Kit
37
Figure 21 5U Left and Right Rail Components
38
Figure 22 Insertion of 5U Front Mount Bracket Screw
39
Mount the 5U Enclosure into the Rack Cabinet
40
Figure 23 Insertion of 5U Rear Mount Bracket Screws
40
Figure 24 Alignment between 5U Chassis and Rails, Minus Rear Components for Clarity
42
Figure 25 Secure Chassis Operator's Panel to Rack Posts
43
Figure 26 5U Rear Chassis Connection to Outer Rails, Detail, Minus Rear Components for Clarity
43
Access a Drawer
44
Figure 27 Safety Lock to Release Left Drawer Slide Rail (Lower Drawer Used for Relational Clarity)
44
Populate the 5U Enclosure
45
Figure 28 Carrier Latch Features
45
Test Enclosure Electrical Earth Connection
46
Route 5U Enclosure Data Cables and Power Cords
46
Figure 30 Release Latch Properly Locked
46
Route 5U Enclosure Host Cables and Expansion Data Cables
47
Figure 31 Sample Data and Management Cabling Among 5U Controllers and Host System Switches
48
Route 5U Enclosure Power Cords
49
Figure 32 Sample Reverse Cabling Method Among 5U Controller Modules (Cms) and Expansion Modules
49
Figure 33 Sample Invalid Loop (in Red) Among 5U Controller Modules (Cms) and Expansion Modules
49
Operation of 2U Enclosures
51
Apply Power to the 2U Enclosure
51
Remove Power from the 2U Enclosure
52
Interpret System Leds
52
Interpret 2U12 and 2U24 Operator's Panel Leds
53
Table 3 Fault LED Prioritization
53
Interpret Controller Module Leds
54
Interpret SAS 12Gb/S Expansion Input/Output Module Leds
55
Operation of 5U Enclosures
57
Apply Power to the 5U Enclosure
57
Remove Power from the 5U Enclosure
59
Interpret System Leds
59
Interpret 5U Enclosure Operator's Panel Leds
59
Table 4 Fault LED Prioritization
59
Interpret Drawer LED Panels
60
Interpret Controller Module Leds
61
Interpret SAS 12Gb/S Expansion Input/Output Module Leds
63
Storage Enclosure Management
65
Command-Line Interface Usage
65
Table 5 Methods of Access to Controller Module
65
Table 6 Interface Options
65
Install a Device Driver
66
Configure the Management Host for Serial Communication
66
Table 7 Supported Terminal Emulator Applications
67
Table 8 Terminal Emulator Serial Port Hex Codes
67
Table 9 Sample Linux Minicom Serial Port Parameter Settings
68
Table 10 Terminal Emulator Port Connection Settings
68
Connect to a Controller Module for Configuration
69
Table 11 Factory Default Network Port IP Addresses
69
Disk Storage Management Utility Usage
71
Access the Web-Based Management Interface
71
Table 12 Supported Browsers
71
Complete the Preboard and Onboard Process
72
Storage Volume Replication
72
Co-Located Replication Configurations
73
Remote Replication Configurations
75
Set up Storage Volume Replication
76
Hardware Installation and Configuration Issues
77
Address Initial Start-Up Issues
77
Interpret Storage and Expansion Enclosure Fault Leds
78
2U12 and 2U24 Enclosure Fault Leds
78
5U84 Enclosure Fault Leds
83
Identify 2U Enclosure Fault Conditions
88
Identify 5U Enclosure Fault Conditions
89
Table 13 2U Enclosure Non-Fault Conditions
89
Isolate Hardware and Connectivity Faults
90
Table 14 5U Enclosure Non-Fault Conditions
90
Isolate Replication Faults
91
Isolate System Application Faults
93
Take Corrective Action for 2U Enclosures
93
Table 15 2U Enclosure Corrective Action for Fault Conditions
94
Take Corrective Action for 5U Enclosures
95
Table 16 5U Enclosure Corrective Action for Fault Conditions
95
10 In-Service Field Maintenance for 2U Enclosures
99
Table 17 2U Enclosure Time Limits for FRU Replacement
99
Replace a 2U Enclosure Drive Module in Its Carrier
100
Replace a 2U Enclosure Controller Module
102
Replace a 2U Power Cooling Module
104
11 In-Service Field Maintenance for 5U Enclosures
109
Table 18 5U Enclosure Time Limits for FRU Replacement
109
Replace a 5U Enclosure Drive Module in Its Carrier
110
Replace a 5U Enclosure Controller Module
114
Replace a 5U Fan Cooling Module
117
Replace a 5U Power Supply Unit
119
A Technical Specifications
122
Table 19 Storage Enclosure Dimensions
122
Table 20 Storage Enclosure FRU Weights
122
Table 21 Environmental Specifications
122
Table 22 Power Specifications
123
B Standards and Regulations
124
International Standards
124
WEEE Recycling
124
Table 23 Standard and Approvals
124
Index
126
D Contacting Quantum
128
Contacts
128
Comments
128
Quantum QXS Series Getting Started Manual (14 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0.53 MB
Table of Contents
Related Documentation
2
Available Systems
3
Connectivity Options
5
Drive Options
5
Installation Overview
8
Contacting Quantum Support
13
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Quantum QXS Series Getting Started Manual (11 pages)
Brand:
Quantum
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 1.02 MB
Table of Contents
Available Systems
2
General Information
4
Installation Overview
5
Contacting Quantum Support
11
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