Quantum DXi6900 User manual

Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide

6-68160-03 Rev A, October 2015 *6-68160-03*

Contents

DXi6900 Configuration 2

Determining the DXi6900 Model 4

Choosing a Location 5

Preparing for the Installation 6

DXi6900 Installation Overview 7

Unpacking the DXi6900 10

Installing Components in the

DXi6900 Node 16

Installing the DXi6900 System

in the Rack 32

Initializing the Storage Arrays

and Software 47

Performing Initial Configuration59

Troubleshooting 80

Contacting Quantum 82

This guide provides hardware installation and initial system

configuration instructions for the Quantum DXi6900 disk backup

system. For more information, see the Quantum DXi6900 User's

Guide (6-68159).

Make sure to take the online training for the DXi6900 in order to make

the best use of your product. The online training is available at:

www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/Index.aspx

DXi6900 Node

DXi6900 Array Module (RBOD) and Expansion Module (EBOD)

Note: This Installation and Configuration Guide is for DXi6900 with DXi

3.2.x Software.

DXi6900 Configuration

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DXi6900 Configuration

The Quantum DXi6900 can be ordered in the following configurations (see Table 1 below and Table 2 on

the next page).

Table 1: DXi6900 G1 Configurations

DXi6900 G1

Configuration

Licensed

Usable

Capacity**

Nominal

Capacity*

System

Memory

Array

Modules

(RBODs)

Expansion

Modules

(EBODs)

Total

Rack

Space

Required

l1 Node (2U)

l8 x 6 Gb SAS ports

(4 usable)

l4 x 8 Gb Fibre

Channel ports

(ingest and read)

l2 x 8 Gb Fibre

Channel ports (path

to tape, or ingest

and read)

l2 x 10 GbE (SFP+)

Ethernet ports

l3 x 1 GbE Ethernet

ports

l(Optional)

Additional network

adapter providing 2

x 10 GbE (SFP+)

Ethernet ports or 4

x 1 GbE Ethernet

ports

17 TB / 34 TB 48 TB 128 GB 1 0 4U

51 TB / 68 TB 96 TB 128 GB 1 1 6U

85 TB / 102 TB 144 TB 128 GB 1 2 8U

119 TB / 136 TB 192 TB 256 GB 1 3 10U

153 TB / 170 TB 240 TB 256 GB 1 4 12U

187 TB / 204 TB 288 TB 256 GB 1 5 14U

221 TB / 238 TB 336 TB 256 GB 1 6 16U

221 TB / 238 TB 336 TB 256 GB 1 7 18U

255 TB / 272 TB 384 TB 256 GB 2 7 20U

323 TB / 340 TB 432 TB 256 GB 2 8 22U

357 TB / 374 TB 528 TB 256 GB 2 9 24U

391 TB / 408 TB 576 TB 256 GB 2 10 26U

425 TB / 442 TB 624 TB 256 GB 2 11 28U

459 TB / 476 TB 672 TB 256 GB 2 12 30U

493 TB / 510 TB 720 TB 256 GB 2 13 32U

* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

** Usable storage capacity for installed Array or Expansion modules can be upgraded at any time after purchase in

increments of 17 TB, up to a total of 34 TB per module. Storage capacity upgrades are enabled simply by adding a

license key. To purchase a storage capacity upgrade license, contact your Quantum sales representative. After you

obtain the storage capacity license, refer to the section “Adding a License Key” in the DXi6900 User’s Guide (6-

68159) for instructions on completing the capacity upgrade.

DXi6900 Configuration

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Table 2: DXi6900 G2 Configuration

DXi6900 G2

Configuration

Licensed

Usable

Capacity**

Nominal

Capacity*

System

Memory

Array

Modules

(RBODs)

Expansion

Modules

(EBODs)

Total

Rack

Space

Required

l1 Node (2U)

l4 x 12 Gb SAS

ports

l3 x 1 GbE Ethernet

ports

l(Optional) Up to 6 x

16 Gb Fibre

Channel ports (path

to tape, or ingest

and read)

l(Optional) Up to 6 x

10 GbE (SFP+)

Ethernet ports

l(Optional) Up to 6 x

10 GBase-T

Ethernet ports

17 TB / 34 TB 48 TB 128 GB 1 0 4U

51 TB / 68 TB 96 TB 128 GB 1 1 6U

85 TB / 102 TB 144 TB 128 GB 1 2 8U

119 TB / 136 TB 192 TB 256 GB 1 3 10U

153 TB / 170 TB 240 TB 256 GB 1 4 12U

187 TB / 204 TB 288 TB 256 GB 1 5 14U

221 TB / 238 TB 336 TB 256 GB 1 6 16U

221 TB / 238 TB 336 TB 256 GB 1 7 18U

255 TB / 272 TB 384 TB 256 GB 2 7 20U

323 TB / 340 TB 432 TB 256 GB 2 8 22U

357 TB / 374 TB 528 TB 256 GB 2 9 24U

391 TB / 408 TB 576 TB 256 GB 2 10 26U

425 TB / 442 TB 624 TB 256 GB 2 11 28U

459 TB / 476 TB 672 TB 256 GB 2 12 30U

493 TB / 510 TB 720 TB 256 GB 2 13 32U

* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

** Usable storage capacity for installed Array or Expansion modules can be upgraded at any time after purchase in

increments of 17 TB, up to a total of 34 TB per module. Storage capacity upgrades are enabled simply by adding a

license key. To purchase a storage capacity upgrade license, contact your Quantum sales representative. After you

obtain the storage capacity license, refer to the section “Adding a License Key” in the DXi6900 User’s Guide (6-

68159) for instructions on completing the capacity upgrade.

Determining the DXi6900 Model

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Determining the DXi6900 Model

Before starting an installation, you will need to determine if the DXi system is a DXi6900 G1 orDXi6900 G2.

DXi6900 model information is located on the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node (see Figure 1

below).

lThe DXi6900 G2 information tag includes “G2” in the part number (see Figure 2 below).

lThe DXi6900 G1 information tag does not include “G1” in the part number (see Figure 3 below).

Figure 1: DXi6900 Information Tag

1. Information Tag

Figure 2: DXi6900 G2 Information Tag

Figure 3: DXi6900 G1 Information Tag

Choosing a Location

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Choosing a Location

Quantum recommends installing the system in a controlled or restricted area to prevent access by untrained

personnel. In addition, Quantum recommends that system installation be performed only by qualified IT

personnel.

When choosing an installation site for the DXi6900 system, consider the following requirements:

lInstallation Requirements below

lRack Space Requirements below

lEnvironmental Conditions on the next page

Installation Requirements

Review the DXi6900 Site Planning Guide (6-68161) to ensure that your site meets the installation

requirements for the DXi6900.

Rack Space Requirements

Table 1 below and contains the rack requirements for the DXi6900 components.

Table 1: DXi6900 Rack Requirements

DXi6900 Node Array Module (RBOD) Expansion Module

(JBOD)

Height 2U, 3.4 inches (8.7

cm)

2U, 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) 2U, 3.4 inches (8.7 cm)

Width (side to side) 17.5 inches (44.4 cm) 17.8 inches (45.1 cm) 17.6 inches (44.6 cm)

Depth (front to back) 28.6 Inches (72.6 cm) 21.8 inches (55.2 cm) 21.8 inches (60.2 cm)

DXi6900 G1 Weight (stand

alone)

53.0 pounds (24.0 kg) 59.0 pounds (26.8 +kg) 57.0 pounds (28.4 kg)

DXi6900 G2 Weight (stand

alone)

49.3 pounds (22.4 kg) 59.0 pounds (26.8 +kg) 57.0 pounds (28.4 kg)

Rack Space Required 2U 2U 2U

Air clearance Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow

Preparing for the Installation

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Environmental Conditions

The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:

lHumidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradient of 10% per hour

lTemperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradient of 10°C per hour

lAltitude: –16m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)

These environmental conditions apply when the DXi6900 system is in operation. For additional

specifications, refer to the DXi6900 Site Planning Guide (6-68161).

Preparing for the Installation

Before you begin the installation procedure, make the preparations described in the following sections:

lNecessary Tools below

lTaking ESD Precautions below

Necessary Tools

The following tools are required for unpacking and installing the DXi6900 system:

l#2 Phillips screwdriver

lSmall flat head screwdriver

lNotebook computer and Ethernet cable (for initial system configuration)

Taking ESD Precautions

Some components within the DXi6900 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts

while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions:

lKeep the DXi6900 system turned off during all installation procedures.

lKeep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for installation.

lDo not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their protective shipping bag or

on an antistatic mat.

lWear anti-static wrist bands when unpacking and handling the units, and 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.

DXi6900 Installation Overview

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DXi6900 Installation Overview

Depending on the configuration, the DXi6900 system components ship in one or more boxes. Each box

includes a label that notes the number of the box and the total number of boxes in the shipment (for example,

box 1 of 3). MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL BOXES IN THE SHIPMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THE INSTALLATION.

Table 1 on the next page provides an overview of the installation process for each DXi6900 configuration.

Locate your configuration in the table to see the components you need to install and the procedures to

follow. YOU MUST INSTALL ALL NODE COMPONENTS, INSTALL THE NODE, ARRAY

MODULES, AND EXPANSION MODULES IN THE RACK, AND CONNECT ALL CABLES BEFORE

FOLLOWING THE POWER UP SEQUENCE.

DXi6900 Installation Overview

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Table 1: DXi6900 Component Installation Overview

DXi6900 Configurations Components to Install Procedures to Complete

17–34 TB 1 DXi6900 Node

1 Array Module (RBOD)

lDXi6900 G1 Options

oDual Port X520 10 GbE Card or

Quad Port i350 1 GbE Card

lDXi6900 G2 Options

oUp to three Dual Port X520 10

GbE Cards

oUp to three Dual Port X540 10

GBase-T Cards

oUp to three 16 GB Fibre Channel

Cards

Note: For all DXi6900 G2 Card

options, see Table 2 on the

next page below.

1. Unpacking the DXi6900 on page

2. (Optional) Installing Components

in the DXi6900 Node on page 16

a. Opening the Node Cover on

page 16

b. Installing the Optional

Network Cards on page 25

c. Closing the Node Cover on

page 31

3. Installing the DXi6900 System in

the Rack on page 32

51–102 TB 1 DXi6900 Node

1 Array Module (RBOD)

1 or 2 Expansion Modules (EBODs)

lDXi6900 G1 Options

oDual Port X520 10 GbE Card or

Quad Port i350 1 GbE Card

lDXi6900 G2 Options

oUp to three Dual Port X520 10

GbE Cards

oUp to three Dual Port X540 10

GBase-T Cards

oUp to three 16 GB Fibre Channel

Cards

Note: For all DXi6900 G2 Card

options, see Table 2 on the

next page below.

1. Unpacking the DXi6900 on page

2. (Optional) Installing Components

in the DXi6900 Node on page 16

a. Opening the Node Cover on

page 16

b. Installing the Optional

Network Cards on page 25

c. Closing the Node Cover on

page 31

3. Installing the DXi6900 System in

the Rack on page 32

DXi6900 Installation Overview

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DXi6900 Configurations Components to Install Procedures to Complete

119–510 TB 1 DXi6900 Node 16 GB Memory

Module x 8

Card 1 or 2 Array Modules (RBODs)

3 to 13 Expansion Modules (EBODs)

lDXi6900 G1 Options

oDual Port X520 10 GbE Card or

Quad Port i350 1 GbE Card

lDXi6900 G2 Options

oUp to three Dual Port X520 10

GbE Cards

oUp to three Dual Port X540 10

GBase-T Cards

oUp to three 16 GB Fibre Channel

Cards

Note: For all DXi6900 G2 Card

options, see Table 2 below

below.

1. Unpacking the DXi6900 on the

2. (Optional) Installing Components

in the DXi6900 Node on page 16

a. Opening the Node Cover on

page 16

b. Installing the Memory

Modules on page 21

c. Installing the Optional

Network Cards on page 25

d. Closing the Node Cover on

page 31

3. Installing the DXi6900 System in

the Rack on page 32

Table 2: DXi6900 G2 PCI Slot Configuration Options

Caution: The PCI slot location for each card must be followed in each configuration option.

Option PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 7

101

102 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel

103 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel

104 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel

105 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet *

106 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet *

107 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet *

108 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel

109 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel

110 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet * 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet *

* 2 x 10 Gb Ethernet = 2 x 10 GbE (SFP+) or 2 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet ports

Unpacking the DXi6900

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Unpacking the DXi6900

By following these unpacking instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be safeguarded

after it arrives at the installation site:

lUnpacking the DXi6900 Node on the next page

lUnpacking the Additional Node Components on page 12

lUnpacking the DXi6900Array Module or Expansion Module on page 13

Caution: Make sure to retain all packing materials, as well as the documentation and other items

included in the shipping box. The packaging materials must be used if the system is relocated.

WARNING: The DXi6900 G1 Node (including hard drives) weighs 53.0 pounds (24.0 kg). The

DXi6900 G2 Node (including hard drives) weights 49.3 pounds (22.4 kg). A minimum of two people are

required to lift the chassis.

Unpacking the DXi6900 Node

The box containing the DXi6900 Node contains the following items:

Item Descriiption

Rack mount rails Includes cable management straps.

Accessory kit Includes the following:

lDXi6900 User Essentials

lProduct Installation Instructions card

lQuantum Products Regulatory Documentation CD

lRegistration (Warranty) card

Base Node kit Includes the following:

lC13 to C14 power cord (2)

lNorth American power cord (2)

lCable, CAT6, RJ45, non-plenum, blue solid, 25 feet (3)

Cable kit Fibre Channel HBA Includes the following:

(DXi6900 G1) Cable, 10 GB, 6 meter (6)

(DXi6900 G2) Cable, 12 GB, 6 meter (4)

Node bezel and bezel keys

A network cable kits ships with the Node in a separate box, depending on configuration (see Unpacking the

Additional Node Components on page 12).

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