Quantum StorNext M330 Site Planning Manual
StorNext M330
Site Planning Guide
The StorNext M330 metadata controller appliance combines the highperformance, heterogeneous software file sharing and tiered, vendoragnostic archiving benefits found in Quantum's StorNext data
management software with the simplicity of purpose-built hardware.
StorNext M330
Contents
Site Requirements .................................. 2
Shipping Information............................. 2
StorNext M330 System Components ..... 3
StorNext M330 Specifications................5
Selecting an Installation Location..........8
Service .................................................... 9
The StorNext M330 includes factory-installed and licensed software, two
metadata controllers (one for failover) and uses a dedicated metadata array
for optimal operation. Also included are ten StorNext File System SAN client
licenses that can be used on any operating system, two StorNext File
System SAN clients for the metadata controllers, and the High Availability
License Option, enabling automatic metadata controller failover.
Additional StorNext File System SAN clients can be obtained separately, as
can all the supported optional StorNext features, including Storage
Manager’s tiering and archiving features. The StorNext M330 is compatible
with vast numbers of disk and tape vendors.
The StorNext M330 is fully configured and pre-tested in the factory. Every
StorNext M330 system comes with an accessory kit containing rack-mount
hardware and a documentation CD, which includes the
M330 User’s Guide
Onsite professional installation is required, either via Quantum StorNext
M330 Onsite Installation and Training (SSP3H-NSYP-001x) or via a trained
Quantum Authorized StorNext Support Provider (ASSP) partner. For more
information about the ASSP program, see Quantum ASSP Program
page 10.
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StorNext M330 Site Planning Guide
Site Requirements
Quantum installation must be purchased with the StorNext M330. The StorNext M330
requires no special site preparation.
Installation sites will need the following:
• A Storage Area Network (SAN) array compatible with QLogic 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA
• A compatible SAN switch
• A standard 19-inch rack
• Power outlet compatibility with North American type NEMA 5-15P plugs or
European CEE 7/7 plugs
• 100-240VAC, 50-60HZ, 7 to 3.5A power
Shipping Information
The StorNext M330 shipment consists of the following four boxes on one pallet, totaling
180lb (82kg):
• Two metadata controller boxes measuring 36x25x12in (91x64x31cm) and weighing
58lb (39kg) each
• One metadata array box measuring 31x24x10in (79x61x25cm) and weighing 48lb
(22kg)
• One cable kit box measuring 20x10x8in (51x25x20cm) and weighing 16lb (7kg)
2 Site Requirements
StorNext M330 System Components
System Node 1
System Node 2
RAID Array module
The StorNext M330 backup system consists of two System Nodes and one RAID Array
module (see Figure 1
Figure 1 StorNext M330
System Components
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StorNext M330
To see the front view of the System Nodes and the RAID Array module, see Figure 2 and
Figure 3
StorNext M330 System Components 3
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