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Installation
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
9
Introduction
9
Chassis User Interfaces
9
CNC Ports Used for Host Connection
10
Intended Audience
10
Prerequisites
11
Related Documentation
11
Document Conventions and Symbols
12
Safety Guidelines
13
Safe Handling of Equipment
13
Operation of the QXS G2 Systems
14
Electrical Safety
15
Rack System Safety Precautions
15
System Overview
17
Chassis Configurations
17
Compactflash
19
Supercapacitor Pack
19
Front and Rear Views of QXS G2 Systems
20
2U12-Drive System
20
2U12-Drive System Serial Number Label Location
20
2U24-Drive System
22
2U24-Drive System Serial Number Label Location
23
5U84-Drive System
25
5U84-Drive System Serial Number Label Location
25
Chassis Variants
26
2U Chassis Core Product
27
2U12-Drive Chassis Front View
28
2U24-Drive Chassis Front View
28
QXS-G2-312 and QXS-G2-324 RAID Chassis Rear View (2-Host Port Controllers)
28
QXS-G2-412, QXS-G2-424, and QXS-G2-484 RAID Chassis Rear View (4-Host Port Controllers)
30
2U12-Drive/2U24-Drive Expansion Chassis Rear View
31
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
32
2U Raid/Expansion Chassis
32
5U Chassis Core Product
34
5U Chassis Front View
35
5U Chassis Drive Slots View
35
5U84 RAID Chassis (Rear View/Two CNC Controllers)
36
5U84 Expansion Chassis (Rear View)
38
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
39
Fans
40
5U Chassis
40
5U Chassis Drawers
41
2U Operator's (Ops) Panel
42
2U12 Chassis Ops Panel
42
2U24 Chassis Ops Panel
43
2U12 and 2U24 Ops Panel Functions
43
5U Chassis Ops Panel
44
Chassis Ops Panel Location
45
Ops Panel Functions
45
Psus - 2U CRU
47
PSU Features
47
Multiple Psus
48
System Airflow
48
Psu - 5U Cru
49
Fan - 5U CRU
50
RAID Controller and Expansion Ioms
51
12Gb/S Controller Leds
51
Cache Overview and Status LED Details
57
Cache Overview
57
Power On/Off Behavior
57
Cache Status Behavior
58
Controller Failure/Single-Controller Operational
58
12Gb/S Expansion IOM
59
Drive Modules
60
Drive Carrier Module in 2U Chassis
61
DDIC in 5U Chassis
63
Chassis Management
65
Management Interfaces
66
Installation
67
Installation Checklist
67
Planning for Installation
69
Preparing for Installation
70
Preparing Site and Host Server
71
Unpacking Chassis
71
Required Tools
73
Requirements for Rackmount Installation
74
Rackmount Rail Kit
74
Installing 2U Chassis
74
Installing 5U Chassis
76
Full Disk Encryption (FDE)
77
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
78
Connecting RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
78
Cable Requirements for Expansion Chassis
79
Power Cord Connection
83
Testing Chassis Connections
84
Grounding Checks
84
Host System Requirements
84
Cabling Considerations
84
CNC Technology
85
Fibre Channel (FC) Protocol
86
10Gbe Iscsi Protocol
86
1Gb Iscsi Protocol
87
Host Connection
88
Fibre Channel Host Connection
88
10Gbe Iscsi Host Connection
88
1Gb Iscsi Host Connection
88
Connecting Direct Attach Configurations
88
Switch Attach
92
Connecting Management Host to Network
95
Updating Firmware
96
Important Firmware Notes
96
Verifying Firmware
96
Obtaining IP Values and System Settings
97
Updating System Settings Using the Disk Management Utility (DMU) GUI
97
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using DHCP
106
Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using CLI Port and Cable
106
Change CNC Port Mode
110
Set CNC Port Mode to Iscsi
110
Set CNC Port Mode to FC and Iscsi
110
Connecting Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes
110
Cabling for Replication
111
Host Ports and Replication
112
Multiple Servers/Single same Network
112
Multiple Servers/Different Networks
113
Multiple Servers/Different Networks/Multiple Switches
115
Operation
117
Before You Begin
117
Powering On/Powering off
117
Guidelines
118
Powering on the 2U12 And/Or 2U24 System
118
Powering off the 2U12 And/Or 2U24 System
120
Powering on the 5U84 System
121
Powering off the 5U84 System
123
Operator's (Ops) Panel Leds
123
Unit Identification Number
124
Software/Ses
124
Disk Drive Leds
124
Disk Modules Used in 2U Chassis
124
Ddics Used in 5U Chassis
124
Accessing Disk Management Utility (GUI)
124
Getting Started
124
Configuring and Provisioning the Storage System
125
Troubleshoot/Problem Solving
127
Overview
127
Initial Start-Up Problems
127
Faulty Power Cords
128
Computer Does Not Recognize the Storage System
128
Leds
128
2U Chassis Leds
128
2U Chassis 580W PSU Leds
129
2U Chassis Ops Panel Leds
130
2U Chassis Drive Leds
132
QXS-G2-312/324 Chassis RAID Chassis Controller Leds
133
QXS-G2-412/424/484 Chassis RAID Chassis Controller Leds
135
2U Chassis Expansion IOM Leds
137
5U Chassis Leds
138
5U Chassis PSU Leds
138
5U Chassis Fan Module Leds
139
5U Chassis Ops Panel Leds
140
5U Chassis Drawer Leds
141
5U Chassis DDIC Leds
142
5U RAID Controller Leds
142
5U Expansion IOM Leds
143
Temperature Sensors
143
Audible Alarm
143
Troubleshooting 2U Chassis
144
PSU Faults
145
Thermal Monitoring and Control
145
Thermal Alarm
146
Troubleshooting 5U Chassis
146
Thermal Considerations
147
USB CLI Port Connection
147
Fault Isolation Methodology
147
Basic Steps
147
Options Available for Performing Basic Steps
148
Use the Disk Management Utility (GUI)
148
Use the CLI
148
Monitor Event Notification
148
View the Chassis Leds
149
Performing Basic Steps
149
Gather Fault Information
149
Determine Where the Fault Is Occurring
149
Review the Event Logs
149
Isolate the Fault
150
If the Chassis Does Not Initialize
150
Correcting Chassis Ids
150
Host I/O
151
Dealing with Hardware Faults
151
Isolating a Host-Side Connection Fault
151
Host-Side Connection Troubleshooting Featuring CNC Ports
151
Isolating a Controller Module Expansion Port Connection Fault
153
Isolating Replication Faults
154
Diagnostic Steps for Replication Setup
155
Continuous Operation During Replacement
158
Firmware Updates
158
Customer-Replaceable Units
158
2U 2-/4-Port Controller RAID Chassis Matrix
158
5U 4-Port Controller RAID Chassis Matrix
159
2U12 RAID Chassis/Expansion Chassis Crus
160
2U24 RAID Chassis/Expansion Chassis Crus
164
5U84 RAID Chassis/Expansion Chassis Crus
170
RAID Controllers and Expansion Ioms for QXS G2 Systems
174
Module Remove and Replace
177
Overview
177
ESD Precautions
177
Preventing ESD
177
Grounding Methods to Prevent ESD
178
2U Chassis CRU Replacement
178
Removing a 2U Bezel
179
Installing a 2U Bezel
179
Replacing a 2U PSU
181
Removing a 2U PSU
182
Installing a 2U PSU
184
Replacing a 2U Drive Carrier Module
184
Removing a 2U 3.5" LFF Drive Carrier Module
185
Installing a 2U 3.5" LFF Drive Carrier Module
186
Using the Anti-Tamper Locks
187
Removing a 2U 2.5" SFF Drive Carrier Module
188
Installing a 2U 2.5" SFF Drive Carrier Module
189
Replacing a 2U Drive Blank
191
Replacing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
191
Before You Begin
192
Configuring Partner Firmware Update
192
Verifying Component Failure
193
Stopping I/O
193
Shutting down a Controller Module
194
Removing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
195
Installing a 2U RAID Controller or an Expansion IOM
196
Verifying Component Operation
197
Replacing a 2U Storage Chassis
198
Before You Begin
198
Verifying Component Failure
198
Preparing to Remove a Damaged 2U Chassis
198
Removing a Damaged 2U Chassis from the Rack
200
Installing the Replacement 2U Chassis in the Rack
200
Completing the Process
201
Verifying Component Operation
201
5U84 Chassis CRU Replacement
202
Accessing 5U84 Drawers
203
Opening a 5U84 Drawer
203
Closing a 5U84 Drawer
204
Replacing a 5U84 DDIC
204
Removing a 5U84 DDIC
204
Installing a 5U84 DDIC
206
Populating 5U84 Drawers
207
Preparation
207
Installation Guidelines
208
Replacing a 5U84 Bezel
208
Removing a 5U84 Bezel
209
Installing a 5U84 Bezel
211
Replacing a 5U84 System PSU
214
Removing a 5U84 System PSU
214
Installing a 5U84 System PSU
216
Replacing a 5U84 System Fan
217
Removing a 5U84 System Fan
217
Installing a 5U84 System Fan
218
Replacing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
219
Removing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
220
Installing a 5U84 RAID Controller or Expansion IOM
222
Replacing a 5U84 Chassis
222
Before You Begin
223
Verifying Component Failure
223
Preparing to Remove a Damaged 5U84 Chassis
224
Removing a Damaged 5U84 Chassis from the Rack
225
Installing a Replacement 5U84 Chassis into the Rack
226
Technical Specifications
227
QXS 2U/5U Chassis Dimensions
227
QXS 2U Chassis Dimensions
227
QXS 5U Chassis Dimensions
228
QXS 2U/5U Chassis Weights
228
QXS 2U/5U Environmental Requirements
229
QXS 2U/5U Ambient Temperature and Humidity Requirements
229
QXS 2U/5U Additional Environmental Requirements
229
QXS 2U/5U PSU Specifications
230
QXS 2U PSU (580W) Specifications
230
QXS 5U PSU (2114W) Specifications
231
Standards and Regulations
233
International Standards
233
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference
233
European Regulations
234
Safety Compliance
234
EMC Compliance
234
AC Power Cords
235
Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
235
USB Device Connection
237
Rear Panel USB Ports
237
Emulated Serial Port
238
Supported Host Applications
238
Command-Line Interface
238
Device Driver/Special Operation Mode
239
Microsoft Windows
239
Obtaining the Software Download
239
Setting Parameters for Device Driver
241
Using CLI Port and Cable/Known Issues in Windows
241
Problem
241
Workaround
241
SFP Option for CNC Ports
243
Locate SFP Transceivers
243
CNC Ports/Sfp Configuration
244
Connecting CNC Ports to Iscsi Hosts
244
Install SFP Transceiver
244
Verify Component Operation
245
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Quantum QXS G2 Series Specifications
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Brand
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Model
QXS G2 Series
Category
Storage
Language
English
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