Quantum QX Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Components
QXS-3 Series Storage
QX and QXS Setup Guide 7
Host Ports Configured with 12 Gbit/s HD Mini-SAS
Figure 10 below shows a Controller I/O Module with host interface ports configured with 12 Gbit/s HD mini-
SAS (SFF-8644) connectors.
Figure10:Controller I/O Module with Host Interface Ports
CACHE
CLI
CLI
LINK
ACT
6Gb/s
SERVICE−1SERVICE−2
ACT
LINK
ACT
LINK
SAS 0 SAS 1
12Gb/s
2 3 4 5
6
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1. HDmini-SASportsusedforhostconnection
2. CLIPort(USB-TypeB)
3. ServicePort2(usedbyservicepersonnelonly)
4. Reservedforfutureuse
5. NetworkPort
6. ServicePort1(usedbyservicepersonnelonly)
7. Disabledbutton(usedbyengineeringonly)
(Stickershowncoveringtheopening)
8. mini-SASexpansionport
Expansion Chassis- Rear Panel Components
The 12-drive Expansion Chassis support 12 x 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF) drives for expansion of storage
capacity. The 24-drive Expansion Chassis support 24 x 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) drives for expansion
of storage capacity. These chassis use mini-SAS (SFF-8088) connectors to facilitate attachment to the
RAID Chassis and allow for additional backend SAS expansion attachment(s).
Note:Refer to the Release Notes for the number of drives and Expansion Chassis supported with
each RAID Chassis.

Quantum QX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QX Series
Category	Storage
Language	English