Qsan Technology XN8008R Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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Edition 1.0 (November 2017)

This edition applies to QSAN XCubeNAS XN8008R NAS storage systems. QSAN believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

QSAN, the QSAN logo, XCubeNAS, and QSAN.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of QSAN Technology, Inc.

Intel, Xeon, Pentium, Core, Celeron and Intel Inside logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products are the property of their respective owners.

Notices i

Notices

The Information contained in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy. It may include typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes are made to the document periodically. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. QSAN may make improvements or changes in the products. All features, functionality, and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. All statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations. To illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals, companies, brands, and products.

All of these names are fictitious and any similarity to the names and addresses used by an actual business enterprise is entirely coincidental.

Regulatory Statements

CE Statement

This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.

Technical Standard: EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU Class A

(EN55032 / EN55024)

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and uses in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equivalent.

BSMI Statement

VCCI Statement

VCCI-A

KCC Statement

A ( )

(A ) ,

(This equipment has approved for EMC on purpose of business use and there is possible for radio interference for home use.)

Notices iii

Safety Warnings

1. The XCubeNAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC~40ºC (31.99 ~ 103.99°F).

Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.

2. The power cord and devices connected to the XCubeNAS must provide a correct supply

voltage (100-240V~/ 5A-2.5A, 50-60Hz).

3. Do not place the XCubeNAS in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the

temperature and humidity of the environment are in the optimized level.

4. Place the product right side up at all times.

5. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe the XCubeNAS

with a dry towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean the NAS.

6. Do not place any objects on the XCubeNAS for the server’s normal operation and to avoid

overheat.

7. Use the screws provided in the product package to lock the hard disks in the XCubeNAS

when installing hard disks for proper operation.

8. Do not place the XCubeNAS near any liquid.

9. Do not place the XCubeNAS on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.

10. Do no place the XCubeNAS on the ground and do not step on the system to prevent any

potential damages.

11. Make sure the voltage is correct in the location where the XCubeNAS is installed. Contact

the distributor or the local power supply company for the information.

12. Do not place any object on the power cord.

13. Do not attempt to repair the XCubeNAS in any occasions. Improper disassembly of the

product may expose the users to electric shock or other risks. For any inquiries, please contact the distributor.

14. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are

disconnected from the power source.

15. The XCubeNAS should only be installed in restricted access location such as in the

server room and maintained by the qualified service person. The server room is locked by key or keycard, or other means of security access and only a qualified service person is allowed to enter the server room.

CAUTION: (English)

Replacing incorrect type of battery will have the risk of explosion. Please replace the same or equivalent type battery use and dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

INFORMATION:

QSAN provides a limited warranty for QSAN-branded hardware products:

 System hardware and peripheral product (s): 3 years limited warranty

from date of original purchase.

For more detail warranty policy, please refer to QSAN official website:

https://www.qsan.com/en/warranty.php

Contents v

Table of Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................................................... i

Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................................... i

Safety Warnings .............................................................................................................................. iii

Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 1

About This Manual .......................................................................................................................... 1

Related Documents ......................................................................................................................... 1

Technical Support ........................................................................................................................... 2

Information, Tip and Caution .......................................................................................................... 2

Conventions ..................................................................................................................................... 3

1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 4

1.2. XN8008R Product Overview ............................................................................................... 5

2. Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................. 7

2.1. Front and Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 7

2.2. System Disk Drive Numbering ........................................................................................... 9

2.3. Disk Drive Form Factors ..................................................................................................... 9

3. Install the System Hardware ............................................................................................ 10

3.1. Install the Disk Drive in the Tray ....................................................................................... 10

3.2. Upgrade Memory .............................................................................................................. 15

3.3. Install the Optional Adapter Card ..................................................................................... 19

3.4. Replace System Fan ......................................................................................................... 22

3.5. Replace Malfunctioning PSU ............................................................................................ 26

3.6. Install the Rail Kits ............................................................................................................ 27

3.7. Connect the System to the Host ...................................................................................... 30

3.8. Start Up Your System ........................................................................................................ 31

4. Discover and Install QSM .................................................................................................. 33

5. Restart/Shutdown/Logout QSM ...................................................................................... 36

6. Reset to Default ................................................................................................................. 38

7. LED Indicator Table ........................................................................................................... 41

8. Buzzer Indicator Table ...................................................................................................... 44

9. Deployment Topology ....................................................................................................... 45

9.1. Expansion Configuration Rules ........................................................................................ 45

9.2. Cabling the System ........................................................................................................... 45

10. Quick Maintenance............................................................................................................ 48

10.1. Replace Fan Module ......................................................................................................... 49

10.2. Replace Power Supply Unit .............................................................................................. 50

11. Support and Other Resources .......................................................................................... 52

11.1. Getting Technical Support ................................................................................................ 52

11.2. Documentation Feedback ................................................................................................ 53

Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 54

End-User License Agreement (EULA) .......................................................................................... 54

Recommended Optional Module List .......................................................................................... 57

Expansion Enclosure List .............................................................................................................. 58

Preface

About This Manual

This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing QSAN XN8008R system, and it is intended for use by system administrators, NAS designers, storage consultants, or anyone who has purchased this product and is familiar with servers and computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and configuration, network attached storage management and relevant protocols.

CAUTION:

Do NOT attempt to service, change, disassemble or upgrade the equipment’s components by yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Please always follow the instructions in this owner’s manual.

Related Documents

There are related documents which can be downloaded from the website.

 XCubeNAS QIG (Quick Installation Guide): https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php  Compatibility Matrix: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php  XCubeNAS QSM 3.0 user manual: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php  Online FAQ: https://www.qsan.com/en/faq.php  White Papers: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php  Application Notes: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

Technical Support

Do you have any questions or need help troubleshooting a problem? Please contact QSAN Support, we will reply to you as soon as possible.

 Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php  Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136

(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)

 Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support

(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime: 09:30 - 01:00)

 Via Email: support@qsan.com

Information, Tip and Caution

This manual uses the following symbols to draw attention to important safety and operational information.

INFORMATION:

INFORMATION provides useful knowledge, definition, or terminology for reference.

TIP:

TIP provides helpful suggestions for performing tasks more effectively.

CAUTION:

CAUTION indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in damage to the system.

Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this manual.

Conventions

Description

Bold

Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels. Example: Click the OK button.

Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided by the user or system. Example: copy <source-file> <target-file>.

[ ] square brackets

Indicates optional values. Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing.

{ } braces

Indicates required or expected values. Example: { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b.

| vertical bar

Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or arguments.

/ Slash

Indicates all options or arguments.

underline

Indicates the default value. Example: [ a | b ]

1. Overview

Thank you for purchasing QSAN XN8008R. The XN8008R is next generation high-efficiency NAS system which is designed for composite SMB and enterprise applications for enterprise and SMB users. Before setting up your new XN8008R, please check the package contents to verify those items below. Besides, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully.

1.1. Package Contents

Main Unit *1

AC Power cord *2

RJ45 Cable *2

Screws for 3.5’’ drives (#6-32) *32

Screws for 2.5’’ drives (M3) *56

1.2. XN8008R Product Overview

QSAN XN8008R is a powerful NAS system which is designed for both enterprise and SMB users. The system hardware features the Intel enterprise level Xeon CPU and up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC RAM. The additional PCIe slots also delivered to enhance the performance and scale up with expansion enclosures. Combined with the latest hardware technology, the XN8008R is able to fulfill various demands efficiently. Following is the feature list of XN8008R:

 With Intel® Xeon® 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor.  SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s) supported.  8GB DDR4 ECC U-DIMM RAM (Max 16GB x 4 = 64GB).  Built-in 1GbE Network Interface *4.  8+6 (3.5’’ LFF

*8 + 2.5’’ SFF

*6) exclusive design with six SSD slots.

 Additional PCIe slot for 10 GbE / 40 GbE / Thunderbolt 3.0 / SAS adapter card that can

demand high bandwidth and capacity expansion.

 Tool-less design for chassis-opening, fan-module replacing and installing rail kit.

Following tables are hardware specifications of XN8008R.

Model Name

XN8008R

Form Factor

Rackmount, 2U 8bay

CPU

Intel® Xeon® 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor

RAM

8GB DDR4 ECC U-DIMM (Max 64GB)

Note: The pre-install memory modules may need to be replaced when expanding the

memory.

USB

USB 3.0 x4 (Rear)

USB 2.0 x1 (Front)

Flash

8GB USB DOM

HDMI

Tray type

3.5’’ HDD tray with lock x8

2.5’’ SSD tray x4

2.5’’ PCIe SSD tray x2

No. of Internal Hard

Disks

8 (LFF disk) + 4 (SFF disk) + 2 (PCIe SFF disk)

Max. Raw Capacity

12TB x8 + 2TB x4 + 1TB x2 = 106 TB

(LFF=12TB, SFF= 2TB, PCIe SFF=1TB)

Hard Drive Interface

SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s)

Expansion Slot

PCIe Gen3x8 for 40 GbE / SAS adapter cards.

PCIe Gen3x4 for 10 GbE / Thunderbolt 3.0 adapter cards.

Ethernet Ports

1 GbE LAN (RJ45) x4

PSU

250W 1-1 redundant

100-240V~/ 5A-2.5A, 50-60Hz

Dimension

(H x W x D) (mm)

19” Rack mount

88.5 x 438 x 510

Agency Certifications

FCC Class A • CE Class A • BSMI Class A • VCCI Class A • RCM Class A •

KCC Class A

Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to http://www.qsan.com for the latest information.

LFF : Large Form Factor / 3.5” disk drive

SFF : Small Form Factor / 2.5” disk drive

2. Hardware Overview

This chapter outlines the key hardware components of the XN8008R system. After reading this chapter, you will have a basic understanding of each XN8008R hardware component and give you the ability to be able to successfully configure and operate your XN8008R system. Following is the key components of XN8008R:

 Front and Rear Panel  System Disk Drive Numbering  Disk Drive Form Factors

2.1. Front and Rear Panel

The figure below contains the information about buttons and indicators modules.

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Table 2-1 Descriptions of System Controls and Indicators

For a better understanding of the related colors and behaviors of each indicator on the front panel, please refer to the chapter 7. LED Indicator Table section.

Number

Location

Description

Front

Power Button/LED Indicator for Power Status

Unique Identifier (UID) Button/LED Indicator

System Access LED Indicator

System Status LED Indicator

USB 2.0 Port

Disk Drive Power LED Indicator

Disk Drive Status LED Indicator

Back

Power Supply Unit – Power Port

Power Supply Unit – PSU Indicator and Beep Off Button

SATA SSD Slot

PCIe SSD Slot

Unique Identifier (UID) LED Indicator

Mute Button

Reset Button

Console Port

Gigabit LAN Port

USB 3.0 Port

Additional PCIe Slot for Expansion (Gen3 x 8)

Additional PCIe Slot for Expansion (Gen3 x 4)

HDMI Port

2.2. System Disk Drive Numbering

Figures below illustrate XN8008R system disk drive numbering.

2.3. Disk Drive Form Factors

QSAN has tested and approved the popular SATA HDDs and SSDs models available on the market, you have the highest flexibility to choose the most advanced HDDs or SSDs available from the manufacturers or purchase the best cost/performance SATA HDDs or SSDs from the market, it will significantly reduce your IT infrastructure investment cost. Please refer to the following website for the compatibility of HDD and SSD:

https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

Table 2-2 Supported Disk Drive Types

Form Factor

Number of Tray

Supported Drive Type

Type1: 3.5” LFF Tray

3.5’’/2.5’’ SATA HDD

2.5’’ SATA SSD

Type2: 2.5” SFF Tray

2.5’’ SATA SSD

Type3: 2.5” PCIe SFF Tray

2.5’’ PCIe U.2 SSD

TIP:

1. 2.5” SATA drives can also be installed on 3.5” LFF trays.

2. If you would like to maximize volume space with RAID being set, we

recommend that all your installed drives be the same size.

3. Install the System Hardware

This chapter will show you the procedure of XN8008R hardware installation and initial configuration.

3.1. Install the Disk Drive in the Tray

3.1.1. Tools and Parts for Drive Installation

A screwdriver (Phillips #1).

At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.qsan.com for compatible drive

models).

CAUTION:

Please ensure that there is no data on the disk to prevent important data being formatted.

3.1.2. LFF Disk Drive Description

Table 3-1 Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays

Item Number

Description

Release Button

Disk Drive Lock

Carrier Handle

3.1.3. Install the Disk Drive (LFF)

1. Open the drive tray.

① Push the release button from right to left to open the carrier handle.

② Hold the carrier handle and pull out the disk drive tray, repeat the steps above to

remove other disk drive trays.

2. Install a 3.5’’ HDD into an LFF tray.

① Place the drive on the tray. ② Secure the drive from the four spots indicate below with four #6-32 screws provided

in the accessory box.

3. Install a 2.5’’ SSD into an LFF tray.

① Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the tray. ② Turn the tray upside down and secure the drive from the bottom of the tray with four

M3 screws provided in the accessory box.

4. Install a LFF tray into the XCubeNAS.

① Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay all the way to the back until the

carrier handle can be closed.

② Push the disk drive lock from right to left to lock the drive tray.

TIP:

Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way, otherwise the drive might not function properly.

5. Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.

3.1.4. Install the Disk Drive (SFF)

1. Remove the SFF tray from the system.

① Hold down the release button and pull out the disk drive tray from the XCubeNAS.

2. Install a 2.5’’ SSD into a SFF tray

① Place the SSD in the drive tray. ② Turn the tray upside down and secure the drive from the bottom of the tray with four

M3 screws provided in the accessory box.

3. Install a SFF tray into the system.

① Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay all the way to the back until you

hear a “click” sound.

3.2. Upgrade Memory

CAUTION:

 The following instructions should only be performed by an authorized

and trained technician. Strictly adhere to the instructions to install a RAM module on the NAS.

 Before you start, please ensure that you turn off the NAS, disconnect

the power adapter, network cable(s), and also remove any other device/cable that is attached to the NAS.

XN8008R is installed with two 4GB ECC DDR4 memory module by default. If you want to install, check, or remove a memory module on your XCubeNAS, please follow the steps as illustrated below:

1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other

device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.

2. Remove the rear top cover.

① Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS. ② Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.

CAUTION:

When you remove the rear top cover, the sensitive internal components are exposed. Please avoid touching anything other than the memory module when you add or remove a memory module.

3. Insert a new memory module into the slot.

① Push the retaining clips on the slot out to the sides. ② Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot. ③ Push down on the memory module with firm and even pressure. The retaining clips

will snap into position as the module is correctly inserted.

4. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.

① Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and

push the rear top cover back in position.

② Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.

5. Remove memory module.

① Follow step 1 and 2 above to shut down your XCubeNAS, and disconnect the cables,

and then remove the rear top cover.

② Disengage the memory retaining clips by pushing them outwards, and the module

will pop out of the slot.

③ Follow step 4 above to put back the top cover.

The following table is the suggested installation combination for memory.

Table 3-2 The Suggested Installation Combination for Memory.

Pair #1

Pair #2

Total Memory

Slot #1

Slot #3

Slot #2

Slot #4

4GB

4GB - -

8GB (Default)

4GB

16GB

8GB

8GB - -

16GB

8GB

32GB

16GB

16GB - -

32GB

16GB

64GB

CAUTION:

To ensure the system stability, you MUST install genuine QSAN memory modules for system memory size expansion.

TIP:

In order to achieve dual-channel RAM performance, it is suggested that you install memory modules with the same capacity in pairs.

Pair 1: Slot #1 and Slot #3

Pair 2: Slot #2 and Slot #4

Memory module support:

1 RAM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel

memory configuration.

2 RAMs: Supports two modules inserted into slot #1 and slot #3 or slot #2

and slot #4 as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.

4 RAMs: Supports four modules inserted into all the slots as two pairs of

dual-channel memory configuration.

INFORMATION:

(1) If you want to purchase the optional memory, please contact your

nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website:

https://qsan.com/location

(2) See the recommended memory module on Appendix: Recommended

Optional Module List

3.3. Install the Optional Adapter Card

Your XCubeNAS supports two PCIe add-on adapter cards that demand high bandwidth and capacity expansion, one PCIe Gen3 x8, and one PCIe Gen3 x4, marked on the back of your XCubeNAS. You may need to replace the high-profile bracket (suited for PC) in your adapter card with the low-profile bracket before installing the card on your XCubeNAS. To install the adapter card, please follow the steps as illustrated below:

1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other

device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.

2. Remove the rear top cover.

① Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS. ② Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.

CAUTION:

When you remove the rear top cover, the sensitive internal components are exposed. Please avoid touching any irrelevant components to prevent damage.

3. Install the adapter card.

① Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot’s cover. ② Lift the expansion slot’s cover.

③ Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot, and insert the card into the slot.

CAUTION:

Make sure the connector is fully inserted. Otherwise, the network expansion card might not be able to function properly.

④ Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 3-1 to secure the newly

inserted card.

4. Repeat step 3 to install other adapter cards for your XCubeNAS.

5. For thunderbolt 3.0 adapter card only, connect the cable from the adapter card to the

mainboard.

① Align the connectors. Please make sure that the position is the same as the figure

shown below.

② Push to connect the cable and the connectors.

6. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.

① Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and

push the rear top cover back in position.

② Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.

The following table is the recommended adapter card configuration. Please note that if you install a SAS 12Gb adapter card or a 40 GbE ethernet card in the PCIe Gen3 x4 slot, the speed will be limited to gen3 x4.

Table 3-3 The Recommended Adapter Card Configuration.

Adapter Card

PCIe Gen3 x8

PCIe Gen3 x4

Thunderbolt 3.0 Adapter Card (XN-TB302)

✔

✘

SAS 12Gb Adapter Card (XN-S1202)

✔

✘

SAS 6Gb Adapter Card (XN-S0602)

✔

10GbE Ethernet Card (XN-E1002)

✔

40GbE Ethernet Card (XN-E4002)

✔

✘

INFORMATION:

(1) If you want to purchase the optional adapter card, please contact your

nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website:

https://qsan.com/location

(2) See the recommended adapter card on Appendix: Recommended

Optional Module List

3.4. Replace System Fan

If a system fan failed to function, please see the instructions below to open the XCubeNAS and replace the malfunctioning fan:

1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other

device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.

2. Remove the rear top cover.

① Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS. ② Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.

3. Remove the cable on the cable holder and remove the fan module.

① Carefully remove the cable from the cable holder. Please avoid touching anything

other than the cable and fan module.

② Hold both ends of the fan module and lift it upwards to remove it.

4. Prepare a new fan module and replace the system with the new fan module.

① Align the connectors on and fan module to the connector on the mainboard.

② Slide the fan module into the fan holder rail. Make sure both sides are aligned

properly as illustrated below.

③ Push the fan module all the way down and put the cable back into the cable holder.

5. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.

① Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and

push the rear top cover back in position.

② Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.

3.5. Replace Malfunctioning PSU

XCubeNAS comes with two redundant Power Supply Units (PSU) that can be hot swapped when the PSU is not functioning. If a PSU or its fan failed to function, please see the instructions below to replace the malfunctioning PSU:

CAUTION:

The power supply unit is heavy and fragile; please use both hands while installing, removing, or carrying them. Recommended place for removing the power supply unit: the system is in a well-secured rack or on a stable surface.

1. Unplug the power cord from the PSU to be replaced.

TIP:

A long beep sound will be heard if only one PSU is functioning. You can press the Beep Off Button on the PSU to silence the beeping sound.

2. Remove the PSU from XCubeNAS.

① Push the lever of the PSU at the back panel in the indicated direction. ② Pull out the PSU from the XCubeNAS.

3. Prepare a new PSU, and push it back to the slot until you hear a click. Please make sure

that the direction of the PSU is correctly installed, to prevent any potential damage by improper installation.

3.6. Install the Rail Kits

Rail kit is an optional accessory XCubeNAS, if you did not purchase QSAN qualified rail kit, you can skip the steps of the system installation tasks. If you want to purchase QSAN qualified rail kit: full extension and thin slide with tool-less bracket: AA612508 series, please contact QSAN authorized reseller.

CAUTION:

The populated XCubeNAS system can be very heavy, to avoid any potential injury or harm to installers, or damage to the system, we strongly recommend at least two certified operators or engineers perform the system installation.

1. Pull the inner rail out and slide the intermediate rail back.

2. Install the inner member onto the chassis.

3. Install the outer rail/bracket assembly to the frame. Repeat this step for the other side.

4. Use two M5 screws to fasten the bracket to the rail kit, one on each rail. (For the

complete safety, you can use four optional M4 screws to fasten the bracket to the rail kit.)

5. Insert the chassis to complete the installation

① Pull the middle member fully extended in locked position. ② Ensure ball bearing retainer is located at the front of the middle member. ③ Insert chassis into the middle-outer member. ④ When hitting the stop, pull/push release tab to unlock and retract chassis into rack. ⑤ Pull the chassis into position and ensure the chassis ear is located on the chassis.

(The chassis ear allows you to drag out the chassis from its position without any screws.)

3.7. Connect the System to the Host

XN8008R has four onboard 1Gbps LAN ports for host connections. You can learn more about the path configuration in cabling for XN8008R by following images:

a. One LAN connection

b. Multiple LAN connections

c. Direct attachment

3.8. Start Up Your System

Before you power on your XCubeNAS for the first time, please make sure the following tasks are done:

1. Connect one end of each power cord to the power ports located on the back of the

XCubeNAS and the other end to a power outlet.

2. Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your

switch, router, or hub.

3. Press the power button to turn on your XCubeNAS.

Your XCubeNAS is now online and detectable from a network computer.

INFORMATION:

The power cord rating is the minimum requirement. The rating of the power cord that you purchase must equal to or be higher than the minimum requirement to ensure the system safety and reliability.

INFORMATION:

The Following are the operational conditions for XN8008R:

Temperature:

 Operating temperature 0 to 40°C  Shipping temperature -10°C to 50°C  Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing  Non-Operating Relative Humidity 10% to 90%

4. Discover and Install QSM

After hardware setup is finished, the next step is to discover the system on the network and start the initial configuration. To discover and install the QSAN Storage Manager (QSM), please follow the steps below:

1. Power on the XCubeNAS.

2. Open a web browser on your computer connected to the same local area network as

XCubeNAS, and use either of the following methods on the browser:

a. Use Web Finder: find.qsan.com (Please make sure the XCubeNAS has internet

access ability before using the Web Finder.)

b. If your XCubeNAS cannot be connected to the internet, please try downloading and

installing XFinder application from the QSAN website to your PC:

https://www.qsan.com/zh-tw/download.php

3. Click “Connect” on the Web Finder or double click on your XCubeNAS on the XFinder, the

welcome page will be launched on your web browser.

4. Click Quick Setup or Custom Setup to start the setup process and follow the onscreen

instructions.

5. If you accidentally leave the quick install page, you can always return to the setup page

by go through the steps above from step 1 again.

6. After quick setup is finished, login to the QSM as “admin” (default account name) with

the password you set on former instructions.

INFORMATION:

1. The XCubeNAS must be connected to the Internet to install QSM with Web Finder.

2. Both the XCubeNAS and your PC must be on the same local network.

3. If you cannot find your XCubeNAS, the default IP address for LAN 1 is

169.254.1.234.

4. If you expanded your memory or add a network expansion card earlier on, you can now check to make sure the system recognizes the new module. You can check the status by following steps:

a. Login to QSM as admin or a user belongs to the administrator’s

group.

b. Find the memory status in Monitor app Hardware.

If your system cannot recognize the expanded memory or the network expansion card or failed to start up, please check again and ensure the unit is properly installed.

5. Restart/Shutdown/Logout QSM

If you want to restart, shutdown or log out QSM, please follow the steps below:

1. To restart or shutdown QSM, please click on the QSAN logo on the top left corner, then

choose the option which you would like to proceed. Click Yes button on the confirm window.

2. To log out QSM, please click User Profile on the top right corner, then choose Logout.

Click Yes button on the confirm window.

6. Reset to Default

If you want to reset XCubeNAS to factory default, there are several options to choose from. Please follow the steps below:

Reset to default by using the reset button on the back of XCubeNAS:

1. Reset network settings: Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 3 seconds,

a short beep sound for 1 second will be heard. The administrator password and all the network settings will be reset, the system configuration will result in:

▪ Reset Admin password to the default value: 1234. ▪ All networking set to "DHCP". ▪ All data service ports set to default setting (All data service enable and set to

default port).

▪ VLAN will be terminated. ▪ Vswitch will be deleted. ▪ Port trunking will be disabling. ▪ After configs are deleted, restart the XCubeNAS. ▪ Log out QSAN Cloud. ▪ DNS settings. ▪ DDNS and UPNP settings.

2. Reset all settings: Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds, you

will hear a short beep sound at the third second and a long beep sound at the tenth second. The operating system (including reset the administrator password and all the network settings) will be reinstalled, the system configuration will result in:

▪ Reset all network settings to factory default. ▪ Reset all system settings to factory default. ▪ All accounts, groups, folder permission, and ACL are deleted. ▪ Access control lists are all deleted. ▪ All backup tasks are deleted. ▪ Cloud sync job delete. ▪ VPN settings are deleted. ▪ Web server setting are set to default. ▪ AntiVirus setting are deleted. ▪ SQL settings are set to default. ▪ Media Library index will be deleted. ▪ After configs are deleted, restart the XCubeNAS. ▪ Log out QSAN Cloud.

Reset to default through QSM:

You can also reset network setting or all the setting through QSM.

1. Please click Control Panel  System  Maintenance  System Recovery. Choose the

option which you would like to proceed.

a. Reset network settings: The administrator password and all the network settings

will be reset.

b. Reset all settings to factory default: The operating system (including reset the

administrator password and all the network settings) will be reinstalled.

c. Reinitiate the system: All settings will return to factory default. The system config

and all data will be deleted. The system will restart automatically and return to quick install page.

2. Click the Reset Device button to proceed.

7. LED Indicator Table

XN8008R features the button and indication module on both the front panel and the rear panel. Please refer to the following content for definitions of LED behaviors.

Table 7-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators LEDs

Number

Description

Definition

Enclosure Power Button/LED

Power Button

 Press the button one time to turn ON or OFF

the system power.

 Keep pressing for 4 seconds to force turn

OFF the system power.

Power LED

 White: power is ON (at least one power

supply unit is supplying power to the system).

 White flashes every 0.5 sec: the system is

at the stage of starting up or shutting down, or the NAS is not configured.

 Off: the system is shutdown.

Unit Identification (UID) Button/LED (front panel)

UID (Unique Identity) button

 Press the button one time to turn it ON;

press it again to turn it OFF.

UID (Unique Identity) LED

 Blue: the system has been identified.  Off: the system has not been identified.

Enclosure Access LED

(Indicate the host interface connectivity.)

 Blue flashes: the host interface activity is

on-going.

 Off: no host interface activity.

Enclosure Status LED

(Indicate current health status of the system.)

 Amber: 1) The storage folder/pool has

reached its full capacity (100%). 2) The storage folder/pool is going to be full (95%).

3) The system fan is out of function. 4) A bad sector is detected on the hard disk drive. 5) One of the pool is in degraded read-only mode. 6) Hardware self-test error. e.g. PSU failed, abnormal voltage, the temperature is at critical high/low, any cooling fan module failed or removed, any pool failed.

 Amber flashes every 0.5 sec: firmware is

upgrading, or RAID rebuilding is in a process.

 Off: the system is healthy.

Disk Drive Power LED

 Blue: the disk drive is inserted and no data

access.

 Blue flashes: the disk data is being

accessed.

 Blue flashes (interval of 0.5 sec): The hard

disk is rebuilding or identify a specific disk drive.

 Off: no disk drive is inserted.

Disk Drive Status LED

 Off: the disk drive is healthy.  Amber: the disk drive is error.

 Amber flashes (interval of 0.5 sec): the disk

drive is rebuilding or identify a specific disk drive.

LAN Port

Activity/Link:

 Light OFF: No connection.  Light ON: Connected to the internet  Light flashes: when data is being accessed.

Speed:

 Light OFF: Speed less than 10Mbps  Light ON: Connected to the internet

Unit Identification (UID) LED (rear panel)

 Blue: the system has been identified.  Off: the system has not been identified.

PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD) System LED

 Blue: The SSD is attached.  Blue flashes: The disk data is being

accessed.

 Amber: A hard drive read/write error occurs.  Blue and Amber flashes alternatively: The

hard disk is being rebuilt or identify a specific disk drive.

SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) System LED

 Blue: The SSD is attached.  Blue flashes: The disk data is being

accessed.

 Amber: A hard drive read/write error occurs.  Blue and Amber flashes alternatively: The

hard disk is being rebuilt or identify a specific disk drive.

PSU LED

 OFF: No AC power to power supplies / AC

present (only 5VSB on, PS off).

 Green: PSU is on and OK.  Amber: Power supply failure for main

output.

8. Buzzer Indicator Table

Number

Beep Sound

No. of Times

Description

Short beep (0.5 sec)

 The XCubeNAS is ready (finish start up).  The XCubeNAS is being shut down

(software shutdown).

 The system firmware has been updated.  USB drive is removed  The user starts hard drive rebuilding.

Long beep (1.5 sec)

Beep until event finishes, interval of 0.5 sec

 1) The system pool has reached its full

capacity (100%). 2) The system pool is going to be full (95%). 3) The system fan is out of function. 4) A bad sector is detected on the hard disk drive or hard disk failed. 5) One of the pool is in degraded mode. 6) Hardware self-test error. e.g. PSU failed, abnormal voltage, the temperature is at critical high/low, any cooling fan module failed or removed, any pool failed. 7) Remove hard disk or solid state drive.

Note: If one event has triggered the beep sound, the next event will not trigger the beep sound until the previous event has finished. Note 2: The beep sound will not be triggered if buzzer function is disabled from the QSM. You can check the error messages through the Notification Center on QSM.

9. Deployment Topology

This chapter will show detailed deployment topology for XCubeNAS. You can build up a deployment plan for your XCubeNAS storage environment. It supports a maximum of up to 114 drives for the system storage space expansion; both single and dual path cabling are supported.

9.1. Expansion Configuration Rules

The table below shows the rule of configuration for XCubeNAS and enclosure units. Please refer to the table below for a maximum number of expansion enclosures and disk drives prior to performing system deployment.

Table 9-1 XCubeNAS System and Expansion Enclosure Configuration Rules

NAS Model

Expansion

Enclosures

Max. No. of

Expansion

Units

Max. No. of

Disk Drives

Max. Raw Capacity

(HDD: 12 TB

SATA SSD: 2 TB

PCIe SSD: 1TB)

XN8008R with SAS 12G Adapter Card

XD5312

(2U12)

(8 + 4 + 2) +

12 X 8 = 110

1258TB

XN8008R with SAS 6G Adapter Card

XD5312

(2U12)

(8 + 4 + 2) +

12 X 4 = 62

682TB

INFORMATION:

See the configuration of XCubeNAS enclosure units on Appendix:

Expansion Enclosure List

9.2. Cabling the System

Please follow the steps below to expand your storage space:

1. Please follow the steps in chapter 3.3 to install the SAS adapter card (Chapter 3.3

Install the Optional Adapter Card).

2. Connect your XCubeNAS to one or more expansion unit(s) via the SAS adapter card and

SAS cable(s). The following images illustrate some examples of expansion types for your system:

a. Single Path Expansion

b. Dual Path Expansion

3. After connected to the expansion units, you can check the deployment topology on

QSM  Control Panel  Storage app  Overview  Enclosure Map.

4. The status of each expansion unit will be shown on QSM  Monitor app Hardware.

10. Quick Maintenance

This chapter provides quick maintenance and instruction of removing/installing FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) or optional components of XCubeNAS. Any of the FRU components can be hot swapped and replaced with zero downtime in the rare event of a component failure. If you encounter any issues caused by FRU components while operating the XCubeNAS, please refer to related section and follow the quick troubleshooting procedures step by step.

CAUTION:

We recommend that all maintenance is carried out by a certified technician. Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance outside of those outlined in the following section of this guide. System damage due to incorrect maintenance or FRU replacement can affect your product warranty. If you are unsure of the problem related to your XCubeNAS system, we strongly recommend you to contact or get help from QSAN support team:

 Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php  Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136  (Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)  Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support  (Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime:

09:30 - 01:00)

 Via Email: support@qsan.com

10.1. Replace Fan Module

The XCubeNAS comes with tool-less fan module which can be easily changed when the fan

failed. If a fan failed to function, you can check the fan status on QSM. Please go to Monitor app Hardware. The System Health and Fan Speed will show “Error” if failed. You can also check the status by clicking Dashboard on the top right corner on the desktop. The System Status will also display “Error” and its message, “Fan(No.) is not functioning”.

If you see the error message shown above, which means your fan module needed to be replaced immediately. To replace the malfunction fan module, please refer to chapter 3.4

Replace System Fan. After the new fan module is successfully installed, you can see the fan

speed displaying its Revolutions Per Minute(RPM) value on QSM.

10.2. Replace Power Supply Unit

XCubeNAS comes with two redundant Power Supply Units (PSU) that can be hot swapped it when the PSU is not functioning. If a PSU or its fan failed to function, you can check the PSU status in two ways:

1. On PSU: the PSU LED will turn to color amber.

2. In QSM: Please go to Monitor app Hardware. The PSU status will show “Error” if

failed. You can also check the status by clicking Dashboard on the top right corner on the desktop. The System Status will also display “Error” and its message, “PSU(No.) is not functioning”.

If you see the error message shown above, which means your PSU has encountered an issue and need to be replaced immediately. To replace the malfunction PSU, please refer to

chapter 3.5 Replace Malfunctioning PSU. After the new PSU is successfully installed, the

PSU status LED will be green and you can see the PSU status displaying “Good” on QSM.

11. Support and Other Resources

11.1. Getting Technical Support

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the sticker located on the side of the chassis and register your product at partner.qsan.com/ (End-User Registration). We recommend registering your product in QSAN partner website for firmware updates, document download, and latest news in eDM. To contact QSAN Support, please use the following information.

1. Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php

2. Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136

(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)

3. Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support

(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime: 09:30 - 01:00)

4. Via Email: support@qsan.com

Information to collect

1. Product name, model or version, and serial number

2. Firmware version

3. Error messages or screenshot images

4. Product-specific reports and logs

5. Add-on products or components installed

6. Third-party products or components installed

Information for Technical Support

The following system information is necessary for technical support, please refer to following for what and where to get the information of your XCubeNAS XN8008R model.

If the technical support requests you to download the service log, please navigate to the QSM UI  Control Panel  System Maintenance  Import/Export  Export system diagnosis report, and then click the Export button.

11.2. Documentation Feedback

QSAN is committed to providing documentation that meets and exceeds your expectations. To help us improve the documentation, email any errors, suggestions, or comments to

docsfeedback@qsan.com.

When submitting your feedback, including the document title, part number, revision, and publication date located on the front cover of the document.

Appendix

End-User License Agreement (EULA)

Please read this document carefully before you use our product or open the package containing our product.

YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT TERMS OF THIS EULA BY USING OUR PRODUCT, OPENING THE PACKAGE CONTAINING OUR PRODUCT OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INTO OUR PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO TERMS OF THIS EULA, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE RESELLER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESELLER'S APPLICABLE RETURN POLICY.

General

QSAN Technology, Inc. ("QSAN") is willing to grant you (“User”) a license of software, firmware and/or other product sold, manufactured or offered by QSAN (“the Product”) pursuant to this EULA.

License Grant

QSAN grants to User a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-distributable, nonassignable, non-sub-licensable license to install and use the Product pursuant to the terms of this EULA. Any right beyond this EULA will not be granted.

Intellectual Property Right

Intellectual property rights relative to the Product are the property of QSAN or its licensor(s). The user will not acquire any intellectual property by this EULA.

Appendix 55

License Limitations

User may not, and may not authorize or permit any third party to (a) use the Product for any purpose other than in connection with the Product or in a manner inconsistent with the design or documentations of the Product; (b) license, distribute, lease, rent, lend, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the Product or use the Product in any commercial hosted or service bureau environment; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or attempt to discover the source code for or any trade secrets related to the Product, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation; (d) adapt, modify, alter, translate or create any derivative works of the Licensed Software; (e) remove, alter or obscure any copyright notice or other proprietary rights notice on the Product; or (f) circumvent or attempt to circumvent any methods employed by QSAN to control access to the components, features or functions of the Product.

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IN NO EVENT WILL QSAN BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LIABILITIES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, INFORMATION, REVENUE, PROFIT OR BUSINESS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EULA OR THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY EVEN IF QSAN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Termination

If User breaches any of its obligations under this EULA, QSAN may terminate this EULA and take remedies available to QSAN immediately.

Miscellaneous

 QSAN reserves the right to modify this EULA.  QSAN reserves the right to renew the software or firmware anytime.  QSAN may assign its rights and obligations under this EULA to any third party without

condition.

 This EULA will be binding upon and will inure to User’s successors and permitted

assigns.

 This EULA shall be governed by and constructed according to the laws of R.O.C. Any

disputes arising from or in connection with this EULA, User agree to submit to the jurisdiction of Taiwan Shilin district court as first instance trial.

Appendix 57

Recommended Optional Module List

Model name

P/N

Product Name

DIM-D44GB

92-DIMD404G-00

RAM - DDR4 4G ECC U-DIMM

DIM-D48GB

92-DIMD408G-00

RAM - DDR4 8G ECC U-DIMM

XN-TB302

92-HCQTB3TC-21

Thunderbolt 3.0 Adapter Card

XN-E1002

92-HCQ10GS2-21

10GbE Ethernet Adapter Card

XN-E4002

92-HCQ40GQP-21

40GbE Ethernet Adapter Card

XN-S1202

92-HCQ12GSF-20

SAS 12G Adapter Card

XN-S0602

92-HCQ06GSF-20

SAS 6G Adapter Card

CBL-TB3

92-CBLTPCH0-50

Thunderbolt Cable

CBL-10SFP200

92-CBLCSPH2-00

10GbE Ethernet Cable

CBL-40QSFP200

92-CBLCQPH2-00

40GbE Ethernet Cable

GBC-SFP+10Gb

92-GBC10GS2-00

10GbE SFP+ GBIC

GBC-QSFP+40Gb

92-GBC40GQP-00

40GbE QSFP GBIC

CBL-12SH150

92-CBL12SH1-50

SAS Cable

Expansion Enclosure List

Expansion Enclosures

XD5312-D XD5312-S

Configurations

Single Controller/Dual Controllers

Host Wide Ports Per System

10 x 12Gb/s SAS

5 x 12 Gb/s SAS

Enclosures

LFF 2U12

No. of Hard Drives

Hard Drive Interfaces

12Gb/s

6Gb/s

SAS, NL SAS, SSD SAS, SATA*, SSD

Scalability

Max Drives

Max Capacity

450

3.6PB

Dimension

(H x W x D)(mm)

88 x 438 x 515

Topologies

Cascade, Reverse, Tree

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