Quantum 651350202A01 User Manual
Quantum DX-Series
System Unpacking
and Installation Instructions
Introduction 3
Selecting an Installation Location 4
Rack Space Requirements.........................................................................................5
Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................6
Preparing for the Installation 7
Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment..........................................................7
Taking ESD Precautions ...........................................................................................7
Unpacking the DX-Series System 7
Installing the DX-Series System 12
Locating the Mounting Position............................................................................12
Installing the DX-Series Storage Array.................................................................14
Installing the Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only) ............................................21
Installing the Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only) ......................................................26
Installing the DX-Series Controller .......................................................................28
Installing the AC Power Sequencers (DX100 Only) ...........................................31
Installing Additional Storage Arrays 42
Cabling the DX-Series System 42
Installing the SFP Connectors................................................................................42
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Cabling a DX30.........................................................................................................44
Cabling a DX100.......................................................................................................46
Power Cabling..........................................................................................................53
Configuring the DX-Series System 53
Turning On the DX-Series System.........................................................................54
Initially Configuring the DX-Series System.........................................................56
Accessing the DX-Series Controller ......................................................................61
Setting the Device Configuration ..........................................................................64
Configuring the Network Information.................................................................65
Configuring the Date and Time.............................................................................66
Configuring the Security Options .........................................................................67
Configuring the Fibre Channel Settings...............................................................68
Configuring the Email Settings..............................................................................71
Configuring the SNMP Settings ............................................................................72
Saving the DX-Series Configuration File..............................................................77
Restarting the System..............................................................................................78
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Introduction 0
The Quantum DX-Series system consists of the DX30 and DX100 device. Both
are backup devices based upon high speed disk drives instead of tape drives.
The DX30 consists of:
• A single controller and 1 to 4 storage arrays.
The DX100 consists of:
• A single controller and 2 to 16 storage arrays
• One or two Fibre Channel switches
• An Ethernet switch
• Two or more AC power sequencers.
The system emulates an ATL P1000 library with up to 24 virtual digital linear
tape (DLT™) 7000 tape drives for DX100 and up to 6 DLT7000 tape drives for
DX30 (see figure 1
).
Note: The DX-Series storage array is shipped with the following RAID
configuration (refer to the Quantum DX-Series User’s Guide
PN6513501 for more information on RAID configurations):
• 1 LUN configured in RAID 5 (7 data drives + 1 parity drive)
• 1 LUN configured in RAID 5 (6 data drives + 1 parity drive)
• 1 global hot spare
To reconfigure the DX-Series storage array to either remove the hot
spare or add an additional hot spare (total of two hot spares), refer
to the Quantum DX-Series Field Service Manual PN6513503. The
RAID configuration MUST be set prior to powering on the
DX-Series system.
Both the DX30 and the DX100 use the same system components (controller
and storage arrays). The DX100 storage arrays, however, contain dual RAID
controllers and the overall DX100 system can expand to sixteen storage
arrays. The DX100 controller also has a full compliment of Fibre Channel
HBAs (two quad port HBAs and four dual port HBAs) whereas the DX30 has
two Fibre Channel HBAs (one quad port HBA and one dual port HBA).
This document describes how to unpack and install both a DX30 and DX100
system into a customer-provided rack enclosure.
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Figure 1 DX-Series
Components
DX-Series controller
Ethernet switch
(DX100 only)
Fibre Channel switch
(DX100 only)
DX-Series storage array
AC power sequencer
(DX100 only)
Selecting an Installation Location 0
When choosing an installation site for the DX-Series system, consider the
following requirements:
• Rack Space Requirements
• Environmental Conditions
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Rack Space Requirements
Figure 2 shows the minimum rack space required by both the DX30 and
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DX100.
• Depth - 30 in (76.2 cm)
• Width - 19 in (48.3 cm)
• Height - 10.5 in (27 cm) - 3U per additional array
• DX30 base unit - 6U (15U with a maximum of 4 storage arrays)
• DX100 base unit - 12U (58U for a maximum of 16 storage arrays, two
Fibre Channel switches, two or more AC power sequencers, and one
Ethernet switch)
• Weight - Storage array - 75 lbs (34 kg), controller - 52 lbs (24 kg)
• DX100 only - Fibre Channel switch 20 lbs (9 kg), Ethernet switch -
5 lbs (2 kg), and AC power sequencer - 10 lbs (5 kg)
• Clearance behind DX-Series system - 4 in (10 cm) for proper air flow
• Clearance above DX-Series controller module - 6 in (15 cm) for access to
the fan modules and Fibre Channel HBAs in the controller.
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Figure 2 Rack Space
Requirements
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Environmental Conditions
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The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
• Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
• Temperature: 15°C-35°C (59°F-95°F)
• Altitude: -984 to 10,000 feet (-300 to 3048 meters)
These environmental conditions apply when the DX-Series system is in
operation.
Note: For additional DX-Series specifications (including environmental
requirements during shipping and storage), see the Quantum
DX-Series User’s Guide (PN 6513501).
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Preparing for the Installation 0
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the
following preparations as described in this section:
• Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment
• Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary T ools and Equipment
Taking ESD Precautions
Provide the following tools for unpacking the DX-Series system:
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• #1 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
• #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
• #1 Flat head screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit
Some components within the DX-Series system contain static-sensitive parts.
To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures,
always observe the following precautions:
• Keep the DX-Series system turned off during all installation procedures.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory kit).
• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until
ready for installation.
• Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside
their protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat.
• Avoid touching connectors and other components.
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower
relative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.
Unpacking the DX-Series System 0
This section explains how to unpack the DX-Series system components and
move them to their final installation location. The DX-Series system is
shipped in two configurations: DX30 and DX100 (see table 1
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Table 1 DX-Series
Packaging Contents
Components DX30 Base System DX100 Base System
Controller 1 1
Storage array* 1-single RAID
controller (4 max)
2-dual RAID
controllers (16 max)
Fibre Channel Switch Not required 1
Ethernet switch Not required 1
AC power kit
containing 2 AC power
sequencers
Not required 1 kit for every 4
storage arrays
(ordered separately)
* Additional storage arrays can be added to increase system capacity
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue
to be safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials
(see figure 3
, figure 4, figure 5, and figure 6):
• DX-Series controller
• DX-Series storage array(s)
• DX-Series Fibre Channel switch (DX100 only)
• Ethernet switch (DX100 only)
• AC power sequencer (DX100 only)
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Figure 3 Unpacking the
DX30
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Storage array
accessory kit
Anti-static
bag
Top
packing foam
DX30 packaging
Cover
Storage array
Bottom
packing foam
Hard drive
sleds
Controller
accessory kit
Top
packing foam
Anti-static
bag
RAID controller
Anti-static
bag
Controller
Bottom
packing foam
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Figure 4 Unpacking the
DX100
DX100 packaging
Cover
Fibre Channel switch
accessory kit
Fibre channel
switch
Anti-static
bag
Storage array
accessory kit
Top packing foam
Anti-static
bag
Storage array
Anti-static
bags
RAID controller(s)
Hard drive
sleds
Controller
accessory kit
Top
packing foam
Controller
Top
packing foam
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Anti-static
bag
Figure 5 Unpacking
Additional Storage Array(s)
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Storage array
accessory kit
Anti-static
bag
Top
packing foam
Storage array
Figure 6 Unpacking the
Power Kit
Accessory kit: 2 power cords,
2 strain-relief brackets, and 2
Ethernet cables
Bottom
packing foam
Hard drive
sleds
Anti-static
bags
RAID controller(s)
AC power sequencer
AC power sequencer
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Installing the DX-Series System 0
Installing the DX-Series in a rack consists of the following steps:
• Locating the Mounting Position
• Installing the DX-Series Storage Array
• Installing the Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)
• Installing the Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only)
• Installing the AC Power Sequencers (DX100 Only)
• Installing the DX-Series Controller
Locating the Mounting Position
Table 2 Rack Hole Types
Both components of the DX-Series system are designed to fit in a standard 19
0
inch wide rack.
It is important to the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack
rails (see figure 7
pattern. Refer to table 2
Figure Description
Note: The rails within the rack have a hole pattern that repeats
throughout the rail. X marks the screw positions. Install nut clips
(included in the accessory kit) on the rails if necessary.
). The chassis must be installed at the beginning of the hole
for information on common rack hole types.
Square rack holes are the most common type of rack
holes. They can accept either cage nuts which mount
from the back of the rail or clip nuts which clip on from
the side of the rack rail.
Through holes require clip nuts to accept mounting
hardware.
Threaded holes require neither cage or clip nuts to
accept mounting hardware.
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Figure 7 Rail Hole Pattern
Hole pattern
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
*1U = 1.75 in (44.45 mm)
Front panel screws - used to
secure the controller and storage
arrays front panels to the rack
rails.
14U of rack space
3U
1U
1U
3U
3U
1U
1 DX-Series controller module (3U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
1 Ethernet switch (1U)
(DX100 only)
1 Fibre channel switch (1U)
(DX100 only)
1 DX-Series array module (3U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
Additional DX-Series array module (3U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
1U space minimum between array module
and AC power sequencer (DX100 only)
Front panel
screw
Rail screws
Front panel
screw
Rail screws
Front panel
screw
Rail screw
Front panel
screw
Rail screw
Front panel
screw
Rail screw
Front panel
screw
Rail screw
Rail screws - used to secure the
system components to the rack
rails.
1U
2 or more AC power sequencers
(1U per pair) DX100 only
Rail screws
Note: Leave approximately 6 in. (15 cm) above the controller for access to
the fan modules and Fibre Channel HBAs in the controller.
Warning: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install
the DX-Series components too high in the rack. The combined
weight of the components may cause the rack to become “top
heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of an empty rack.
Begin installing the DX-Series components from the bottom of
the rack.
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Installing the DX-Series Storage Array
Table 3 Storage Array
Mounting Hardware
Installing the DX-Series storage array consists of the following steps:
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Note: If this is an upgrade to an existing DX-Series system, see
Installing Additional Storage Arrays
• Preparing the Storage Array for Installation
• Installing the Storage Array
Qty Figure Description
6 32 x 10 pan head PHILLIPS screws
6 32 x 10 flat head PHILLIPS screws
2 Right and left mounting bracket (right shown)
on page 42.
2Right and left mounting spacer (left shown)
2 Right and left support bracket (left shown)
8 10-32 x .50 in. slotted screws
4 10-32 x 1.25 in. (M5 x 32 metric also provided)
black PHILLIPS screws
4 10-32 in. nuts and washers
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Figure 8 Raid Controller
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Preparing the Storage Array for Installation 0
1 Install the RAID controller(s) in the back of storage array. One RAID
controller is required for DX30 and two RAID controllers are required for
DX100 (see figure 9
).
Note: If this is a DX100 configuration and both RAID controllers are
installed, the RAID controller with a
higher serial number must
be installed in the upper controller bay (the serial number
label is located on the bottom of each RAID controller). The
secondary RAID controller is installed in the controller bay
below the primary RAID controller (see figure 8
).
Bottom view
Serial number
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Figure 9 Installing the
RAID Controller(s)
Primary
RAID controller
Secondary
RAID controller
with lower serial
number (DX100 only)
Captive screw
RAID controller
locking handles in
open position
Captive screw
Note: To ensure compliance with product safety regulations, be sure
to tighten BOTH the captive screws with a PHILLIPS screw
driver
2 Remove three PHILLIPS screws from each side of the back of the storage
array and install the right and left mounting brackets with 6-32 x 10 pan
head screws provided in the storage array accessory kit (see figure 10
).
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Figure 10 Installing the
Mounting Brackets
Left mounting
bracket
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Right mounting
bracket
PHILLIPS screws
PHILLIPS screws
Figure 11 Installing the
Mounting Spacers
3 Remove two PHILLIPS screws from the front mounting ears and install a
spacer on each side with 6-32 x 10 flat head PHILLIPS screws provided in
the storage array accessory kit (see figure 11
Mounting spacer
PHILLIPS screws
).
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1 Install the left and right storage array support brackets at the beginning of
a hole pattern (see Locating the Mounting Position
loosely install two 10-32 x .50 in. PHILLIPS screws on each rail at the front
and back of the rack (see figure 12
Note: The support brackets must be installed on the inside rack rails.
Note: The support brackets extend to accommodate rack depths of 30
to 36 in. (76.2 to 91 cm).
Figure 12 Installing the
Storage Array Support
Brackets
on page 12) and
).
Left support bracket
Right support bracket
2 With the support brackets installed, prepare the storage array mounting
holes if necessary. Refer to table 2
required for your rack (see figure 13
to determine the type of hardware
for hole location).
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Figure 13 Storage Array
Mounting Holes
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Storage array
mounting holes
Left rail shown
3 Tighten the screws securing the front and back of the support brackets.
4 Tighten adjustment screws on each rail.
5 Carefully slide the storage array into the rack.
Figure 14 Securing the
Storage Array to the Rack
6 Secure the storage array to the rack with two 10-32 x 1.25 in. (M5 x 32
metric also provided) black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the front of
the chassis. (see figure 14
Screws
).
Screws
Storage array
7 Secure the back brackets of the storage array with four 10-32 in. nuts and
four washers (two on each support bracket) (see figure 15
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Figure 15 Securing the
Back Storage Array
Brackets
Nuts
Washers
Right side shown,
repeat for left side
8 Install each of the hard drive sleds into the DX-Series storage array
chassis (see figure 16
).
Note: The hard drives must be installed in the proper sequence since
RAID sets have already been established at the factory. Refer
to the label on the bottom of the drive sled for the drive
number.
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Figure 16 Installing the
Hard Drive Sleds
Door latch
Locking screw
Drive sled 1
Drive sled 2
Drive sled 3
Drive sled 4
Storage Array Drive Bay Numbering
1234
5678
9 101112
Installing the Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)
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9 Tighten the locking screws on all drive sleds.
The DX-Series storage array is now installed in the rack. If this is a DX30
installation, continue with Installing the DX-Series Controller
on page 28.
If this is a DX100 installation, continue with Installing the Fibre Channel
Switch (DX100 Only).
To install the Fibre Channel switch, refer to the Fiber Channel switch
hardware described in table 4
and the following instructions:
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Table 4 Fibre Channel
Switch Mounting Hardware
Qty Figure Description
4 Mounting plates (used only with rack rails
with through holes or threaded holes)
14 Slotted screws
12 PHILLIPS screws (only 8 used for front and
back rack mounting)
4 Front and back mounting brackets (left
shown)
2 Right and left support bracket (left shown)
Note: To accommodate the Fibre Channel cabling connections, the Fibre
Channel switch must be installed with the Fibre Channel ports
facing the back of the rack. A 2U blank-off plate is provided to
cover the front portion of the rack.
1 Loosely assemble the left and right support brackets with two slotted
screws on the front and the back of the bracket. DO NOT TIGHTEN. You
must pull the slide out of the support brackets to gain access to the
mounting holes. The back mounting bracket must be installed in the
second hole (see figure 17
).
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Figure 17 Assembling the
Right and Left Support
Brackets
Front mounting bracket
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slotted screws
slotted screws
Left support bracket shown
back mounting bracket
Second mounting hole
2 Remove the right and left slide rails from the support brackets.
3 Install the right and left slide rails on the Fibre Channel switch with three
slotted screws on each side (see figure 18
).
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Figure 18 Installing the
Fibre Channel Switch Slide
Rails
Slotted screws
Slide rails
Fibre Channel switch
Slotted screws
4 From the back of the rack, install the Fibre Channel switch support
brackets with two PHILLIPS screws on each bracket in the front and in
the back of the rack (see figure 19
).
Note: To support bracket installation in racks with through holes
(see table 2
), mounting plates are provided with the switch
accessory kit for use behind the rail mounting positions.
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