Quantum DXi6900

Installing the DXi6900 System in the Rack
Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide 46
Note: Quantum recommends connecting the Node and each Array and Expansion module power
cord (two per unit) to a separate AC circuit to ensure system availability in case of a power failure.
Power supplies should be checked periodically for audible and LED warnings.
a. Connect each Array module (RBOD) and Expansion module (EBOD) power supply to a primary
and secondary AC power source. Use the attached straps to secure the power cords to the
chassis.
b. Connect each Node power supply to a primary and secondary AC power source. Use the attached
straps to secure the power cords to the chassis.
Figure 34: DXi6900 Power Cabling
System Node (Rear)
RBOD (1 or 2)
ID/Diag
Port 1
ID/Diag
Port 1
EBOD (0 to 13)
Port 1
Port 2
ID/
Diag
|O|O|
Port 1
Port 2
ID/
Diag
|O|O|
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
Ethernet Cables
l Do not connect any Ethernet cables at this time. (You will connect them in a later procedure.)
DXi6900 G1 - Fibre Channel Cables
l Connect Fibre Channel cables to each Fibre Channel port (see Figure 35 on the next page). If there is
a port cover on the port, remove it before connecting a cable.
l Fibre Channel ports 0, 1, 2, and 3 are used for virtual tape library (VTL) host connection. Fibre
Channel ports 4 and 5 are used for path to tape (PTT) connection (or can be configured for VTL).