Quick Start Guide
RDX
®
QuikStation
®
8
2U Storage Appliance
Step 1
Register the Unit
It is essential to activate your warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until the warranty is active:
1. Go to
http://registration.tandbergdata.com/ and select Service &
Support > My Products.
2. At the
Site Login, enter your
email address and password,
and click GO.
3. Click Register New Product.
4. Fill in the information (including
serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions
included in the email to complete the registration process.
Unpack the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX cartridges on a secure surface.
Ensure that the airflow around the front and back of the unit is not
obstructed, there is minimal dust, and there is a minimum of 12cm free
space in front of the unit to allow the operators to safely remove the RDX
cartridges.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the unit.
WARNUNG: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou
endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les cordons
électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
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Step 2
Install Rails in Rack
The rack-mounted RDX
QuikStation 8 is designed for use
in a 19-inch rack using 2U of rack
space. The rails install in the
bottom of a 2U space, the same as
a 1U install. The length of the
power cord and the Ethernet
cables may restrict placement.
1. Determine the 2U area where
the QuikStation 8 is to be
mounted and mark the
bottom 1U (4.45cm/1.75 in.) of
space on the front rack.
2. At the rear, mark the first and third holes.
3. Measure the length between the
front and rear rack mount rails.
• If the measurement is shorter
than the length of the
QuikStation, secure the first
and third rail holes with
M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
• If the measurement is longer
than the length of the
QuikStation, secure the
second and fourth rail holes with M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
4. Align the left-front flange with the two marked holes on the front
rack rail and loosely attach the rail with two screws. Ensure the rail
is level and attach the rail to the rack rear with two screws.
5. Repeat Step 4 for the right-side rail.
6. Verify the rails are level and securely tighten all screws.
Installing the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit on the rails
and push it in to full install depth with
the front brackets touching the rail
screws. Ensure the unit is level and
that QuikStation 8 thumbscrews
(shown below) align with the
appropriate rail holes.
2. Using the thumbscrews, anchor the
QuikStation 8 bracket right and left to
the rack.
WARNING: Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted unit
when it is extended from the rack.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne rien poser sur l’unité installée dans le rack
lorsqu’elle est étendue du rack.
QuikStation 8
Mark
Mark
(Front)
1U
Use these holes if
the rack length < unit
Use these holes if
the rack length ≥ unit length
Thumbscrew
Step 3
Connect Network and Power Cords
All cabling, power connections, and cooling vents are located on the
QuikStation rear panel.
1. Connect one or two RDX QuikStation Ethernet network ports to
network ports on a switch, hub, or router on the same LAN as the
host system used to manage the QuikStation.
NOTE: At least two network ports are recommended for failover protection
and maximum performance.
2. Connect the appropriate power cords to the QuikStation, and plug
the power cords into a UPS appliance or a properly grounded
AC power source.
3. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front of the
unit.
Install Cartridges
1. Insert an RDX cartridge into the QuikStation 8 RDX dock.
2. Slide the cartridge in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for each remaining cartridge.
Step 4
Obtain the IP Address
The default network configuration is set for dynamic IP addresses
(DHCP), but static IP addresses are also supported. To determine an IP
address:
1. Attach a monitor to the VGA/display port.
2. Power on the unit by pressing the power button
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed.
The IP address may also be obtained using a USB stick with a single
MBR partition formatted with either FAT32 or NTFS.
1. Create an empty
network.info file on a USB stick.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least 30 seconds for the network configuration to download to the
network.info file.
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated
network.info file to determine the available IP addresses.
1 - AC Power Plug
2 - Power Supply Reset
3 - Mouse/Keyboard
4 - USB 2.0 Ports (2)
5 - USB 3.0 Ports (2)
6 - Ethernet port
(Disabled)
7 - Serial connector
8 - VGA connector
9 - Gigabit Ethernet ports
10 - 10Gigabit Ethernet
port (optional)
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