Quantum QX Series User manual

6-68389-01Rev J *6-68389-01*

QX and QXS

Setup Guide

QX and QXS Setup Guide ii

QX and QXS Setup Guide, 6-68389-01, August 2017, Product of USA.

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Contents

Preface x

Chapter 1: Components 1

QXS-3 Series Storage 2

2U12-Drive Chassis 2

2U24-Drive Chassis 3

QXS-3 Series RAID Chassis : Rear Panel Layout 4

Controller I/O Module – Rear Panel Components 5

Expansion Chassis- Rear Panel Components 7

QXS-4 Series and StorNext Storage 9

QXS-4 Series Storage 9

StorNext Storage 9

2U12-Drive Chassis 11

2U24-Drive Chassis 12

2U48-Drive chassis 12

2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers 14

2U48 Drive chassis Drawers Partially Populated 14

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2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout 15

2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Controller I/O Module – Rear Panel Components 16

2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 Expansion Chassis – Rear Panel Components 19

4U56 Drive System 20

4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers 21

4U56 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout 23

4U56 Controller I/O Module – Rear Panel Components 24

QXS-6 Series Storage 29

QXS-648 System 30

2U48-Drive Chassis 30

2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers 31

2U48 Drive Chassis Drawers Partially Populated 32

QXS-648 RAID Chassis: Rear panel layout 33

QXS-648 I/O Controller Module – Rear Panel Components 34

QXS-648 Expansion Chassis – Rear Panel Components 37

QXS-656 System 38

4U56 Drive Chassis Drawers 40

QXS-656 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout 41

QXS-656 I/O Controller Module – Rear Panel Components 43

QXS-656 Expansion Chassis – Rear Panel Components 45

Component Installation and Replacement 47

Cache 47

CompactFlash 48

Supercapacitor Pack 49

Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis 50

Enclosure Installation Checklist 51

Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Level 3 Compliance 52

Generic Requirements (GRs) 52

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Install Drives Into the QXS 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis 53

Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers 55

Opening and Closing a Drawer 55

Aligning an AMS or Drive Into a drawer 57

Installing an AMS Into a drawer 58

Installing a Drive Into a drawer 60

Install Drives Into the QXS-456 Drive Chassis 62

FDE Considerations 68

Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis 69

Supported/Unsupported Configurations 70

Cabling 72

Cable Requirements for Expansion Chassis 72

Summary of Cabling Connections 73

QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Reverse Cabling Illustrations 75

QXS, QXS-3, and QXS-4 Series Drive Chassis Straight Cabling Illustrations 79

QXS-6 Series Drive Chassis Cabling Illustrations 83

Straight-through Cabling 84

Testing Chassis Connections 85

Power On/Power Off 85

Chapter 3: Connecting Hosts 94

Host System Requirements 94

Cabling Considerations 95

Connect the Chassis to Hosts 95

CNC Technology 95

10GbE iSCSI protocol 96

1 Gb iSCSI protocol 97

HD mini-SAS technology 97

Connecting Direct Attach Configurations 98

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Fibre Chanel Host Connection 98

10GbE iSCSI Host Connection 99

1GbE iSCSI Host Connection 99

HD mini-SAS Host Connection 99

iSCSI Considerations 105

Change the CNC port mode 107

Connect a Management Host on the Network 108

Connect Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes 109

Cabling for Replication 110

QXS-3 Series CNC Ports and Replication 110

QXS-4 and QXS-6 Series CNC Ports and Replication 112

Update Firmware 117

Important Firmware Notes 117

Verifying Firmware 117

Obtaining IP Values 118

Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using DHCP 118

Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using the CLI 118

Chapter 4: Basic Operation 122

Basic Operation Overview 122

CLI 123

Signing In to the CLI 123

Disk Storage Management Utility 123

Browser setup 123

Signing In to the Disk Storage Management Utility 124

Configuring and Provisioning the Storage System 124

Best Practices for Optimal Performance 125

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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 127

Troubleshooting Overview 127

USB CLI Port Connection 128

Fault Isolation Methodology 128

Basic Steps 128

Options Available For Performing Basic Steps 129

Performing Basic Steps 130

If the Chassis Does Not Initialize 131

Correcting Chassis IDs 131

Stopping I/O 132

Diagnostic Steps 133

Transporting Cache 138

Isolate a Host-side CNC Connection Fault 138

Host-side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring CNC Ports 139

Isolate a Host-side SAS Connection Fault 140

Host-side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring SAS Host Ports 140

Isolate a Controller Module Expansion Port Connection Fault 141

Isolate Replication Faults 143

Cabling for Replication 143

Replication setup and verification 143

Diagnostic Steps for Replication Setup 144

Resolve Voltage and Temperature Warnings 153

Sensor Locations 154

Power Supply Sensors 154

Cooling Fan Sensors 154

Temperature Sensors 155

Power Supply Voltage Sensors 156

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Chapter 6: LED Descriptions 157

QX/QXS Cache Status LED details 157

LEDs for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems 158

LEDs for 12-Drive RAID Chassis (2U12) 159

LEDs for 24-Drive RAID Chassis (2U24) 161

LEDs for 48-Drive RAID Chassis (2U48) 163

Drive LEDs 165

Components for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis (Rear View) 168

Controller I/O Module for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis LEDs (Rear View) 169

Controller I/O Module (Older) for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive RAID Chassis LEDs (Rear View) 171

Power Supply LEDs for 12-, 24-, 48-Drive Systems 172

12-, 24-, 48-Drive Expansion Chassis Rear Panel LEDs 174

LEDs for 56-Drive RAID Chassis (4U56) 175

LEDs Visible with Chassis Bezel Installed 175

LEDs Visible with Chassis Bezel Removed 176

Drive LEDs 178

RAID Chassis LEDs Rear Panel Layout 180

Controller I/O Module LEDs 181

LEDs for 56-Drive Expansion Chassis 183

Power Supply LEDs 185

Fan Control Module LEDs 186

Chapter 7: Environmental Requirements and Specifications 187

Site Requirements and Guidelines 187

Site Wiring and AC Power Requirements 187

Site Wiring and DC Power Requirements 188

Weight and Placement Guidelines 189

Electrical Guidelines 189

Ventilation Requirements 190

Contents

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Cabling Requirements 190

Management Host Requirements 190

Physical Requirements 191

Environmental Requirements 194

Electrical Requirements 195

Site Wiring and Power Requirements 195

Power Cable Requirements 195

Chapter 8: Electrostatic Discharge 196

About Electrostatic Discharge 196

Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD 197

Chapter 9: USB Device Connection 198

198

Rear Panel USB Ports 198

USB the CLI port 199

Emulated Serial Port 199

Supported Host Applications 199

CLI 200

Device Driver/Special Operation Mode 200

Microsoft Windows 200

Linux 201

Chapter 10: SFP Option for CNC Ports 202

SFP Option for CNC Ports 202

Locate SFP Transceivers 202

Install an SFP transceiver 203

Verify Component Operation 204

Glossary 205

Preface

This guide provides information about hardware setup for the following products:

lQXS Hybrid

oQXS-312, QXS-324

oQXS-412, QXS-424, QXS-448, QXS-456

oQXS-648, QXS-656

lStorNext QXS (FC host attach only)

oQXS-1200

oQXS-2400

oQXS-5600

lStorNext QX (FC host attach only)

oQX-1200

oQX-2400

Product Safety Statements

Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user assumes

all risk in this aspect.

This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Be aware that

improper use may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment.

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