Quantum QXS-424 User manual

QX and QXS 12- and 24-

Drive Rackmount Install Guide

This document contains the following topics:

Before You Begin QXS-412/424 Rackmount Installation 2

Attach QXS-412/424 Side Brackets 4

Install QXS-412/424 Hanger Fasteners 7

Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails 8

Install and Secure the QXS-412/424 Chassis 16

QXS-412/424 Next steps 19

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6-68390-01 Rev C, August 2017

Before You Begin QXS-412/424 Rackmount Installation

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 2

Before You Begin QXS-412/424 Rackmount

Installation

These instructions are for the following systems:

lQXS-312/412 Hybrid

lQXS-324/424 Hybrid

lStorNext QX-1200 and QX-2400

lStorNext QXS-1200 and QXS-2400

The person using these instructions must be qualified to service and install storage products.

Caution: Two people are needed to lift and move the enclosure. Use care to avoid injury.

Required Tools

l#2 Phillips screwdriver

lAntistatic protection devices

Rackmount Bracket Kit Hardware

Use fasteners that pertain to your rack type.

Code Part description Qty

Rails and brackets

- Side bracket 2

- Left rail (front sleeve with rear

insert)

1-ea.

- Right rail (front sleeve with rear

insert)

1-ea.

Screws

- Hangar fasteners* 6

A #8-32 x 3/16, FH100, PLP, SS 4

B #8-32 x 3/8, FH, PLP2, SS 6

Before You Begin QXS-412/424 Rackmount Installation

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 3

Code Part description Qty

C #10-32 x 3/4, Truss, PLP, SS; or

M5 x 10, PH, PLP2, SS; or

M6 x 10, PH, PLP2, SS

D #10-32 x 5/8, FH100, PLP2, SS; or

M5 x 10, FH, PLP2, SS; or

M6 x 10, FH, PLP2, SS

E #6-32 x 1/4, PH, PLP, SS,

Patchlock

Nuts

F #10-32, UNF - Cage Nut; or

#10-32, UNF - Clip Nut

*Hanger fasteners may be pre-installed on the rail’s front and rear mounting flanges (noted in Install QXS-412/424

Hanger Fasteners on page 7).

Fasteners provided vary by rail kit. Alpha codes (in hardware table) correlate to numeric P/Ns within illustrated

procedures.

Attach QXS-412/424 Side Brackets

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 4

Attach QXS-412/424 Side Brackets

Using a total of four #8-32 x 3/16 flathead Phillips screws (two per bracket), attach the side bracket to rear

mounting holes on each side of the chassis.

The illustration below shows bracket alignment for a 12-drive chassis.

Figure 1: Attaching bracket to 12-drive chassis

1. Screw: Code A - P/N:01-00000142

Attach QXS-412/424 Side Brackets

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 5

The illustration below shows bracket alignment for a 24-drive chassis.

Figure 2: Attaching bracket to 24-drive chassis

1. Screw: Code A - P/N:01-00000142

Attach QXS-412/424 Side Brackets

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 6

The illustration below shows side brackets installed in the rear panel corner (2U12 chassis on left and 2U24

chassis on right).

Figure 3: Installed brackets on 2U12 and 2U24 chassis

1. 2U12 Chassis

2. Bracket (screws installed in 2 outer holes)

3. 2U24 Chassis

4. Bracket (screws installed in 1st and 4th holes)

Install QXS-412/424 Hanger Fasteners

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 7

Install QXS-412/424 Hanger Fasteners

Note: Proceed to Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails on the next page if either condition

applies:

Hanger fasteners are pre-installed in rail sets; or

You are installing into a rack with pre-tapped holes.

If installing into square or round-hole racks, install the hanger fasteners in the front and rear rail components

with the heads facing inward. Front rail sleeves require two pins each, and rear rail inserts each require one

pin. Loosely attached fasteners temporarily hold the rails in place before being secured, enabling vertical

and horizontal positioning for accurate alignment.

Note: Hanger fasteners (pins) may be pre-installed.

Figure 4: Installing hanger fasteners

Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 8

Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails

To install rack rails for the 12-drive and 24-drive chassis, you will need to complete the following steps.

Installation Steps

a. Review all prerequisites. See Install QXS RAID and Expansion Chassis.

b. Attach the side brackets to the rear mounting holes on each side of the chassis.

c. If you are installing the chassis into square or round-hole racks, you need to install hanger fasteners

in the front and rear rail components.

Proceed to Step 3: Install the Rails on page 11 if either or the following are true:

lHanger fasteners are pre-installed in rail sets.

lYou are installing the chassis into a rack with pre-tapped holes.

d. Install the rails for the 12 and 24-drive chassis. Keep in mind that the rail kit supports both the

controller and expansion chassis.

Step 1: Attach Side Brackets

1. Use 2 #8-32 x 3/16 flathead Phillips screws to attach a side bracket to the rear mounting holes on one

side of the chassis.

Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 9

2. Repeat step 1 to attach the other bracket to the other side of the chassis.

Figure 5: Attaching bracket to a 12-drive enclosure

1. Screws (2 per bracket)

Figure 6: Attaching bracket to 24-depth enclosure (standard-depth)

1. Screws (2 per bracket)

Install the 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis Rails

QX and QXS 12- and 24-Drive Rackmount Install Guide 10

Figure 7: Attaching bracket to 24-drive enclosure (reduced-depth)

1. Screws (2 per bracket)

Step 2: Install Hanger Fasteners

1. Install the hanger fasteners in the front rail components with the heads facing inward.

Front rail sleeves require two pins each.

2. Install the hanger fasteners in the rear rail components with the heads facing inward.

Rear rail inserts require one pin each.

Keep in mind that you can loosely attach the fasteners to the hold the rails in place, and then position the

rails vertically and horizontally for accurate alignment. As soon as you have an accurate alignment,

tighten the fasteners.

Figure 8: Pre-Installed Hanger Fasteners

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