Chapter 1: Basic Operations
DXi6900 G1 Node
Quantum DXi6900 G1 User’s Guide 3
Figure 3 DXi6900 G2
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DXi6900 G1 Node
The DXi6900 G1 Node is a computer server that provides control for the
DXi software (host OS and software applications). The Node also stores
support data for the DXi6900 G1 system, such as metadata and indexes.
The Node contains 16 drive carriers. In addition, all network connections
are made on the Node.
All DXi6900 G1 systems include one Node.
The DXi6900 G1 Node has a series of LED indicators and buttons located
on the front and back of each component:
• Node Front Panel Features and Indicators
• Node Rear Panel Connectors
• Node Hard Drive Carrier Indicators
• Node 1 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators
• Node 10 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators
• Node Power Supply Indicators