Quantum DXi9000 User manual

DXi9000 QUICK START

Using variable-length deduplication, the DXi9000 provides scalable backup storage and disaster recovery

protection across sites. It can also replicate the data as part of disaster recovery. Two systems are available: the

DXi9000 SD (standard density) and DXi9000 HD (high density). For installation instructions, including pre-

installation requirements, log into CSWeb, and access the DXi9000 Service Documentation Center:

https://qsweb.quantum.com/DXi9000_Service.

Activate your warranty and register your product with Quantum: www.quantum.com/startup

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Node

The Node for the HD and the SD systems has the same options.

Node Front

Left control panel

Information tag

Solid state drives Right control panel

Node Back

Optional Ethernet or

Fibre Channel ports

SAS ports

VGA connector

Power supplies

Ethernet ports

USB connectors

Ethernet

link rate

Drive expansion

port fault

Drive expansion

activity

SAS host/

expansion activity

Ethernet

activity SAS host/

expansion fault

Tray ID and

error code

Activity

Locate

Cache

active

Array Module Back

Attention

Array and Expansion Module Backs

The Array Module and the EBOD for the DXi9000 SD and the DXi9000 HD systems are the

same.

Expansion Module Back

Drive expansion

port fault

Drive expansion

activity

Locate

Attention

SD Array and Expansion Module Front

Hard drives

System ID button

Power and Enclosure Status lights

HD Array and Expansion Module Front

Power, Service, and Locate LEDs

Tray ID and error code

Array and Expansion Module (EBOD) Fronts

The DXi9000 SD system has one Array Module, and up to nine EBODs. The DXi9000 HD can have up to two EBODs.

Installing the DXi9000

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Configuring the DXi9000

Important

Install any components in the Node, install the Node and Expansion Modules in the rack, and connect all cables

(except Ethernet) before following the power up sequence.

Step 1 Unpack the DXi9000.

Step 2 Install components in the node, if needed.

Step 3 Install the system in the rack.

Step 4 Initialize the storage arrays and software.

For configuration instructions for the DXi9000 SD, see Install > DXi9000 SD System Installation Guide >

Perform Initial Configuration.

For configuration instructions for the DXi9000 HD, see Install > DXi9000 HD System Installation Guide >

Perform Initial Configuration.

Step 1 Complete the Getting Started Wizard.

Step 2 Upgrade to the latest DXi9000 software.

Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cables.

Step 4 Install the front bezel.

Step 5 Install the Capacity license.

Step 6 Complete additional configuration.

For installation instructions for the DXi9000 SD, see Install > DXi9000 SD System Installation Guide.

For installation instructions for the DXi9000 HD, see Install > DXi9000 HD System Installation Guide.

Operating the DXi9000

Now that the DXi9000 is up and running, you can monitor the health of system components, replication and

data reduction statistics, and activities. Refer to Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000 Status.

For safety information, see Resources > Safety Information.

You can configure and schedule replication

as needed. See:

•Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000

> Configuration

•Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000

> Replication

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