Quantum DXI5500, DXI3500 User Manual
DXi3500 and DXi5500
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DXi3500 and DXi5500
Quick Start Guide
This quick start guides provides basic installation and configuration
instructions for both the DXi3500 and DXi5500 systems (see figure 1
more information, see the
documentation CD provided with your DXi3500 or DXi5500 system.
This instruction uses the following conventions:
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Quantum DXi3500 and DXi5500 User’s Guide
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Choosing a Location................................... 2
Rack Space Requirements ....................... 2
Environmental Conditions ...................... 3
Preparing for the Installation.................... 3
Providing Necessary Tools ...................... 3
Taking ESD Precautions........................... 3
Unpacking the DXi3500/DXi5500 ............... 4
Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 System .... 7
Locating the Mounting Position............. 7
Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 Chassis . 9
Cabling the DXi3500/DXi5500 .................. 18
Cabling a DXi3500 System ....................18
Cabling a DXi5500 System ....................18
Initial Configuration ................................19
Creating a Partition.................................. 29
Deleting the Default Partition ...............29
Creating a New Partition .......................32
Creating Device Mappings.....................33
Creating a NAS Share ...............................35
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and
are included to prevent injury.
DXi3500 and DXi5500 Quick Start Guide
Figure 1 DXi3500 and DXi5500
Choosing a Location
The DXi3500/DXi5500 must be installed in a restricted access location per specification
EN69050-1. This system must only be installed by qualified IT service personnel. This is
required to prevent untrained personnel from allowing body parts or electrically
conductive items to penetrate into the interior of the system when replacing or installing
drives, fans, and power supplies.
When choosing an installation site for the DXi3500/DXi5500 system, consider the
following requirements:
• Rack Space Requirements
• Environmental Conditions
Rack Space Requirements 0
Table 1 Rack Requirements
Table 1 contains the rack requirements for both the DXi3500 and DXi5500.
Depth 27 in (68.6 cm) 25.4 in (64.5 cm)
Width 19 in (48.3 cm) 19 in (48.3 cm)
Height 3.5 in (8.9 cm), 2U 8.75 (22.2 cm), 5U
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2 Choosing a Location
DXi3500 and DXi5500
DXi3500 DXi5500
Weight 50 lbs (22.68 kg) 122 (55.34 kg)
Air Clearance Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow
Environmental Conditions 0
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
• Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
• Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)
• Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
These environmental conditions apply when the DX-Series system is in operation.
Note: For additional specifications, refer to the Quantum DXi3500 and DXi5500 User’s
Guide (PN 81-81701)
Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the following
preparations as described in this section:
• Providing Necessary Tools
• Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary
Tools 0
Taking ESD Precautions 0
Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the DXi3500 and DXi5500
systems:
• #1 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
• #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
• #1 Flat head screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit
Some components within the DXi3500 and DXi5500 systems contain static-sensitive parts.
To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe
the following precautions:
• Keep the DXi3500/DXi5500 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.
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• 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 DXi3500/DXi5500
This section explains how to unpack both the DXi3500 and DXi5500 system components
and move them to their final installation location.
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 2
and figure 3
Caution: Do NOT discard the packing materials after the system is unpacked. The
• DXi3500 or DXi5500 chassis
• Hard drive sleds
• Accessory kit
Warning: The DXi3500 weighs 38 lbs (17.24 kg) and the DXi5500 weights 85 lbs
):
packaging materials must be used if the system is relocated.
(38.56 kg) without hard drives. Two people are required to lift either unit.
4 Unpacking the DXi3500/DXi5500
Figure 2 Unpacking the
Foam
Foam
DXi3500 chassis
Battery Backup
Unit (BBU)
Ethernet cables (2)
Hard drive
sleds
Rail kit (rails, screws, clip nuts)
Antistatic
bag
Lift point
Antistatic bag
Power cables (2)
• Documentation CD
• Serial number sheet
• StorageCare Guardian flyer
• New Customer Guide
• Drive Configuration
• China RoHS Component List
• User’s Guide Addendum
• ESD wrist strap
Hard drive
number label
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) document
DXi3500
DXi3500 and DXi5500
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Corrugated cap
Foam
DXi5500 chassis
Hard drive sleds
Antistatic bag
Lift point
Accessory Kit Items:
• Documentation CD
• Serial number sheet
• StorageCare Guardian flyer
• New Customer Guide
• Drive Configuration
• China RoHS Component List
• User’s Guide Addendum
• Battery Backup Units (2)
• Registration card
• Rail kit (outer rails, screws,
clip nuts)
• Power cords (4)
• Ethernet cables (2)
• ESD wrist strap
Hard drive
number label
Foam
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) document
Figure 3 Unpacking the
DXi5500
6 Unpacking the DXi3500/DXi5500
Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 System
Installing the DXi3500/5000 in a rack consists of the following steps:
• Locating the Mounting Position
• Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 Chassis
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Locating the Mounting
Position 0
Both the DXi3500 and DXi5500 systems are designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack.
It is important to the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails (see
figure 4
).
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7U of rack space
1 DXi3500 System (2U)
2U
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
1 DXi5500 System (5U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
5U
.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)
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
Hole pattern
The marks above (X)
indicate the location of
mounting hardware on
the rack rails. Ensure that
any necessary mounting
hardware is installed on
the rack rails prior to
installing the chassis.
Figure 4 Rail Hole Pattern
Warning: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the DXi3500
or DXi5500 chassis too high in the rack. The weight of the chassis may
cause the rack to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of
an empty rack.
8 Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 System
DXi3500 and DXi5500
Clip nuts
Note: Quantum ships sufficient clip nuts to support mounting the DXi3500/DXi5500
rack rails and also to secure the front of the chassis to the rails.
Installing the DXi3500/ DXi5500 Chassis 0
To install the DXi3500/DXi5500 chassis:
Note: Ensure that clip nuts are installed on the rails (see figure 4
) prior to installing
the DXi5500 rails.
1 Assemble the DXi3500/DXi5500 support brackets figure 5
•
For the DXi5500 - The DXi5500 rails are preset for easy installation. Loosen the two
:
nuts securing the back portion of the rail so the rail can adjust to the depth of the
rack.
•
For the DXi3500 - The DXi3500 rails are preset for 28 in (71.1cm). Loosen the nuts
to adjust the rails to the depth of the rack.
Note: Two sizes of support brackets are included with the DXi3500 rails to
support various rack depths. Measure the depth of the rack to determine
the depth. The
to 31 in (71.1 to 78.7 cm). The
short brackets (5 in., 12.7cm) are used for rack depths of 28
long brackets (10 in., 25.4 cm) are used for
rack depths of 32 to 36 in (81.3 to 91.4 cm). Use the appropriate support
bracket for your rack.
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DXi3500: The brackets are
secured with four #8 PHILLIPS
screws and four nuts.
DXi3500: Bracket (short brackets
pre installed)
DXi5500:
Adjustment screws;
adjusts to the depth
of your rack
DXi5500: Front mounting
bracket preset. Ensure the
screws are in the correct
position.
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Figure 5 Assembling the Rack
Rails
2 Install the left and right chassis support brackets at the beginning of a hole pattern
(see Locating the Mounting Position
) and secure as follows (see figure 6):
Note: The support brackets extend to accommodate rack depths of 30 to 36 in.
(76.2 to 91.4 cm).
•
DXi3500 - One 10-32 x .25 in. Slotted screw and a three hole nut plate on each rail
at the front and back of the rack. 10-32 x .25 in. PHILLIPS screws and nuts are also
provided for racks with threaded holes (M5 x 32 metric also provided).
Note: The DXi3500 support brackets must be installed on the inside rack rails.
•
DXi5500 - Two 10-32 x .50 in. PHILLIPS screws on each rail at the front and back of
the rack for the DXi5500 (M5 x 32 metric also provided).
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Figure 6 Installing the Chassis
DXi5500 support
brackets
DXi3500
support
brackets
10-32 x .50
PHILLIPS
screws
Clip nuts
Three hole nut plate,
use middle hole (two
types of threaded nut
plates are provided)
10-32 x .25
slotted screw
DXi5500 support
brackets
DXi3500 support
brackets
Support Brackets (DXi3500 and
DXi5500)
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3 Once the rails are secured to the rack, tighten the rail adjustment nuts on each rail.
Note: Ensure that the rails are level front to back and side to side when installed
4 With the support brackets installed, prepare the chassis mounting holes if necessary
(see figure 7
rack.
in the rack.
for hole location). These are the holes used to secure the chassis to the
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Chassis mounting
holes
Chassis mounting
holes
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Figure 7 DXi3500/DXi5500
Chassis Mounting Holes
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5 Carefully slide the chassis into the rack.
Warning: The DXi3500 weighs 38 lbs (17.24 kg) and the DXi5500 weights 85 lbs
(38.56 kg) without hard drives. Two people are required to lift either
unit.
6 Secure the DXi3500/DXi5500 chassis to the rack with the following hardware (see
figure 8
•
):
DXi3500 - two 10-32 x .5 in.black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the front of the
chassis. Tighten to 5 in/lbs.
•
DXi5500 - two 10-32 x .5 in. black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the front of the
chassis.
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