Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStation 4 User manual

RDX® SATA III
Part Number: 1021806 Rev. A, November 2016
®
Product Manual
For RDX QuikStation®4 and QuikStation 8 Systems
Running Firmware Version 2.9
May 2021
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Preface
Audience and Purpose
This guide describes how to install and operate an RDX QuikStation appliance and is intended
for use by anyone deploying an RDX QuikStation into their network environment. Familiarity
with system and network configuration is highly recommended.
The information in this guide applies to both the RDX QuikStation 4 and the RDX
QuikStation 8. When there is a significant operational difference, then either the RDX
QuikStation 4 or RDX QuikStation 8 is specified for each difference.
Organization
The following sections are included in this guide:
Overview
•Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” provides an overview of the features and components of
the RDX QuikStation.
Installation and Setup
•Chapter 2, “Initial Setup and Configuration,” describes information on how to rack-
mount, connect, and initially configure the RDX QuikStation.
•Chapter 3, “iSCSI Configuration,” describes how to connect host computers to RDX
QuikStation iSCSI targets, including how to set up iSCSI security.
Using the RDX QuikStation Web Interface
•Chapter 4, “System Configuration,” describes RDX QuikStation system configuration
tasks, such as network configuration and user account management.
•Chapter 5, “Logical Device Management,” provides information about the logical device
interface.
•Chapter 6, “Manage Tape Library Configurations,” shows how to do additional
configuration tasks from the Logical Device interface.
•Chapter 7, “Physical Device Management,” provides information about the Physical
Device interface, including ejecting RDX cartridges and reformatting and cloning data.
•Chapter 8, “System Maintenance,” describes RDX QuikStation system maintenance
tasks, such as importing and exporting configuration files and updating firmware.
Supplemental Information
•Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” provides basic troubleshooting information.
•Appendix B, “Specifications,” provides product specifications.

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RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Preface
•Appendix C, “Safety Guidelines,” describes important safety precautions to observe
when using the RDX QuikStation.
Product Documentation & Software Updates
Product documentation and additional information on RDX removable disk solutions are
available online at our Overland-Tandberg Knowledge Base website:
https://overlandtandberg.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KNOW/overview
To download drivers and software updates, see the Drivers and Downloads page.
Conventions
This document exercises several alerts and typographical conventions.
Alerts
Typographical Conventions
Convention Description & Usage
NOTE: Text A Note indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or
supplements important points of the main text. A note supplies
information that may apply only in special cases, for example, memory
limitations or details that apply to specific program versions.
IMPORTANT An Important note is a type of note that provides information essential to
the completion of a task or that can impact the product and its function.
CAUTION A Caution contains information that the user needs to know to avoid
damaging or permanently deleting data or causing physical damage to
the hardware or system.
WARNING
WARNUNG
ADVERTISSEMENT
A Warning contains information concerning personal safety. Failure to
follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.
Eine Warnung enthält Informationen zur persönlichen Sicherheit. Das
Nichtbeachten der Anweisungen in der Warnung kann zu Verletzungen
oder zum Tod führen.
Un Canadien avertissement comme celui-ci contient des informations
relatives à la sécurité personnelle. Ignorer les instructions dans
l'avertissement peut entraîner des lésions corporelles ou la mort.
Convention Description & Usage
Command Words in this special boldface font indicate specific command options.
Menu Flow
Indicator (>)
Words with a greater than sign between them indicate the flow of actions
to accomplish a task. For example, Setup > Passwords > User indicates
that you should press the Setup button, then the Password button, and
finally the User button to accomplish a task.
Courier Italic Used to exemplify a variable for which you must substitute a value.
Courier Bold Represents commands or text in a command-line interface (CLI).

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RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual Preface
Information contained in this guide has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product
warranty because of the various environments, operating systems, or settings involved.
Information and specifications may change without notice.
Technical Support
You can get additional technical support information at:
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Contents
Preface
Organization ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Installation and Setup .............................................................................................................................................3
Using the RDX QuikStation Web Interface ...........................................................................................................3
Supplemental Information .....................................................................................................................................3
Conventions ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Alerts .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Typographical Conventions ..................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support .........................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Product Overview
RDX QuikStation Features ...........................................................................................................................................11
Configuration Flexibility ........................................................................................................................................11
High Performance and Capacity .......................................................................................................................11
Compatible with Major Backup Software ..........................................................................................................11
Integrated Web-based Management ...............................................................................................................11
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ..........................................................................................................................................11
Compact Design ...................................................................................................................................................12
RDX QuikStation 4 Components ...............................................................................................................................12
Front Components ................................................................................................................................................12
Rear Components .................................................................................................................................................13
RDX QuikStation 8 Components ...............................................................................................................................14
Front Components ................................................................................................................................................14
Rear Components .................................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Initial Setup and Configuration
Obtain the IP Address .................................................................................................................................................17
Assign a Static IP Address ..........................................................................................................................................18
Revert to DHCP IP Address Usage ............................................................................................................................18
Connect to RDX QuikStation .....................................................................................................................................19
First Access Password Change Requirement ....................................................................................................19
Configuring the RDX QuikStation ..............................................................................................................................20
Logical Device Type .............................................................................................................................................20
System Settings ......................................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: iSCSI Configuration
iSCSI Configuration Overview ....................................................................................................................................22
Connecting to iSCSI Targets Without Authentication .............................................................................................23
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Windows ...............................................................................................................23
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Linux ......................................................................................................................26
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Mac OS X .............................................................................................................27

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Set iSCSI Security .........................................................................................................................................................30
Setting iSCSI Security .............................................................................................................................................31
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Windows ...........................................................................................33
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Linux ...................................................................................................34
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Mac OS X ..........................................................................................35
Chapter 4: System Configuration
System Settings Overview ..........................................................................................................................................38
Date and Time Configuration ...................................................................................................................................39
Network Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................39
Port Configuration Options ..................................................................................................................................43
Notification Configuration .........................................................................................................................................47
Setting Basic Email Notification ...........................................................................................................................47
Setting SMTP Authentication ................................................................................................................................48
Customizing Email Subject and From Address ...................................................................................................48
User Management ......................................................................................................................................................49
Group Permissions Overview ...............................................................................................................................49
Adding Users to a Group ......................................................................................................................................49
Removing Users from a Group .............................................................................................................................50
Editing User Information ........................................................................................................................................51
Recovering the Built-In Administrator Password ................................................................................................52
Convert Device Type .................................................................................................................................................55
Options for RDX QuikStation ......................................................................................................................................55
System Options ......................................................................................................................................................56
Setting Removable Disk Options .........................................................................................................................56
Setting the Auto-Insert Option .............................................................................................................................58
Configure Remote Access (SSH) .........................................................................................................................60
Chapter 5: Logical Device Management
Logical Device Type Overview .................................................................................................................................63
Select the Logical Device Type ................................................................................................................................64
RDX Targets ..................................................................................................................................................................65
RDX Individual Docks ............................................................................................................................................66
RDX Logical Volume .............................................................................................................................................66
Logical Volumes ..........................................................................................................................................................68
Creating a Logical Volume .................................................................................................................................69
Importing a Logical Volume ................................................................................................................................69
Expanding a Logical Volume ..............................................................................................................................70
Erasing a Logical Volume .....................................................................................................................................71
Exporting the Logical Volume .............................................................................................................................72
Protected Volumes .....................................................................................................................................................72
RDX Protected Volume ........................................................................................................................................73
Creating a Protected Volume .............................................................................................................................74
Importing a Protected Volume ...........................................................................................................................75
Expanding a Protected Volume .........................................................................................................................76
Expanding a Fixed Logical Volume File System for a Window Host ................................................................77
Expanding a Removable Logical Volume File for a Windows Host ................................................................79
Erasing a Protected Volume ................................................................................................................................79
Exporting the Protected Volume .........................................................................................................................80
Recovering a Degraded Protected Volume .....................................................................................................81
Disk Autoloader ...........................................................................................................................................................82

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View Logical Properties for Autoloaders ............................................................................................................83
View Active iSCSI Connections Autoloaders .....................................................................................................84
Move a Cartridge .................................................................................................................................................84
Set the Autoloader Option ..................................................................................................................................84
Chapter 6: Manage Tape Library Configurations
View Logical Properties for Virtual Tape Library Emulations ..................................................................................86
Move a Cartridge .......................................................................................................................................................88
Set the Unique Inquiry Option ...................................................................................................................................89
iSCSI Device General Information .............................................................................................................................89
Customize the iSCSI Devices View ............................................................................................................................91
View Active iSCSI Connections for iSCSI Devices ....................................................................................................91
Chapter 7: Physical Device Management
Viewing Physical Device Properties ..........................................................................................................................93
QuikStation Properties ..........................................................................................................................................93
RDX Dock Properties .............................................................................................................................................94
Ejecting RDX Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................95
Reformatting RDX Cartridges ....................................................................................................................................96
Cloning Data ...............................................................................................................................................................96
Chapter 8: System Maintenance
System Maintenance Overview ................................................................................................................................98
Generate System Logs ...............................................................................................................................................99
Diagnostics Tab Log Options ...............................................................................................................................99
RDX QuikStation Restart and Shutdown .................................................................................................................100
System Restart .....................................................................................................................................................100
System Shutdown ................................................................................................................................................100
Import RDX QuikStation System Configuration Files ..............................................................................................101
Export RDX QuikStation System Configuration Files ..............................................................................................102
Update RDX QuikStation Firmware .........................................................................................................................102
Automatic Firmware Updates ...........................................................................................................................102
Manual Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................................102
Use a USB Flash Drive for System Tasks ....................................................................................................................104
Use the IPMI Port ........................................................................................................................................................105
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Information ..........................................................................................................................106
Reported Error Conditions ..................................................................................................................................107
Appendix B: Specifications
Physical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................108
QuikStation 4 Desktop Appliance .....................................................................................................................108
QuikStation 4 Rackmount Appliance ...............................................................................................................109
QuikStation 8 Rackmount Appliances ..............................................................................................................109
Power Specifications ................................................................................................................................................110
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................110
Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance .......................................................................................................110
European Community ........................................................................................................................................111
Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) ...................................................................................111

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Australia and New Zealand ...............................................................................................................................111
China RoHS ..........................................................................................................................................................112
Japan ...................................................................................................................................................................112
Korea ....................................................................................................................................................................113
United States: FCC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................113
Appendix C: Safety Guidelines
General Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................................................115
Electrical Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................115
ESD Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................116
Battery Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................116
Index

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1
Product Overview
The RDX QuikStation 4 and RDX QuikStation 8 are multi-drive, network-attached,
removable-cartridge arrays built on RDX technology. They combine data protection
benefits of removable media and the reliable performance of disks. They also provide
enterprise-grade performance (99.999% reliability and high speed) yet are very easy to
use.
QuikStation 4 Rack Mount
QuikStation 4 Desktop
QuikStation 8 Rack Mount
Topics in Product Overview:
•RDX QuikStation Features
•RDX QuikStation 4 Components
•RDX QuikStation 8 Components

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RDX QuikStation Features
This section provides an overview of the RDX QuikStation’s features.
Configuration Flexibility
You can configure the RDX QuikStation as individual RDX docks with removable iSCSI
targets or as RDX logical volumes that combine the capacity of the RDX cartridges available.
RDX QuikStations 4 and 8 can be configured as a virtual tape library. You can also configure
your RDX QuikStation as a disk autoloader which can automatically load the next cartridge
when one is ejected.
You can configure the RDX QuikStation as either individual RDX docks with removable iSCSI
targets or as RDX logical volumes.
•RDX QuikStation 4 can be configured as four RDX docks with four removable iSCSI
targets. It can also be set up as a single RDX logical volume combining the capacity of up
to four RDX cartridges. The logical volume can be protected against the loss of a single
cartridge.
•RDX QuikStation 8 can be configured as eight RDX docks with eight removable iSCSI
targets. It can also be set up as either a single RDX logical volume combining the
capacity of up to eight RDX cartridges that can be protected against the loss of two
cartridges or two RDX logical volumes each combining the capacity of up to four RDX
cartridges and each can be protected against the loss of a single cartridge.
High Performance and Capacity
When configured as a virtual tape library emulating a Storage Loader LTO or StorageLibrary
T24, the RDX QuikStation can simultaneously read and write from all RDX docks loaded with
cartridges.
For example, an RDX QuikStation 4 with 5 TB cartridge in each dock configured as virtual
tape library has an online capacity of 20 TB while an RDX QuikStation 8 with 5 TB cartridge
in each dock has a capacity 40 TB.
In either case, offline storage capacity is unlimited.
Compatible with Major Backup Software
The RDX QuikStation is compatible with major backup software applications. For a complete
list of backup software applications that are compatible with the RDX QuikStation, visit our
Knowledge Base home page or contact your backup software vendor.
https://overlandtandberg.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KNOW/overview
Integrated Web-based Management
The RDX QuikStation web interface allows you to use a standard web browser from any
location to manage, control, diagnose, and configure security for the RDX QuikStation.
Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
The RDX QuikStation appliances provide failover protection and high availability network
connectivity.
•The RDX QuikStation 4, depending on the model, has either two or four 1GbE ports.

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•The RDX QuikStation 8, depending on the model, has four 1GbE ports, four 1GbE posts
along with one 10GbE port, or two 10 GbE ports.
You can configure the Ethernet ports for either bonded or split setup, depending on your needs
(see Chapter 4, “Port Configuration Options,” on page 43).
Compact Design
The RDX QuikStation 4 uses only one unit (1U) of rack space and is also available as a desktop
unit, while the RDX QuikStation 8 only uses two units (2U) of rack space, minimizing the
impact on data center space requirements.
RDX QuikStation 4 Components
This section describes the RDX QuikStation 4’s front panel and back panel components.
Front Components
RDX Cartridge Eject Button Status LED
The following table describes status LED color codes.
12 453
#Description
1RDX dock (four each)
2Emergency-eject keyhole (centered above each dock)
NOTE: To use the emergency-eject function, use the Eject Key (included with
the RDX QuikStation) and insert it into the keyhole. You can also
straighten a paper clip and insert it into the keyhole. The paper clip
needs to be sturdy enough to engage the eject mechanism.
3RDX cartridge eject button with Status LED (four each)
4USB 3.0 port used for configuration and diagnostics
5QuikStation power button with LED (green when power is ON)
LED Status
Off (no color) The dock does not have power.
Green Power is ON and the dock is working properly.
Blinking Green The RDX dock is ejecting the cartridge.
Amber A fault condition exists with the dock.
Blinking Amber Cartridge ejection is prevented.

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Rear Components
QuikStation 4 Version 1 With Two 1GbE Ports
QuikStation 4 Version 2 With Four 1GbE Ports
12 5 53647
#Description
1AC power plug
2Power switch
3USB 3.0 ports (2x)
4VGA Connector
5USB 2.0 ports (6x)
61Gb Ethernet port (eth0)
71Gb Ethernet port (eth1)
1243 5 67 8
#Description
1AC power plug
2USB 2.0 Ports (”USB0” top & “USB1” bottom)
3Ethernet port - IPMI remote management
41GbE Port (eth2)
51GbE Port (eth0)
61GbE Port (eth3)
71GbE Port (eth1)
8VGA connector

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RDX QuikStation 8 Components
This section describes front and back panel components of the RDX QuikStation 8.
Front Components
RDX Cartridge Eject Button Status LED
The following table describes status LED color codes.
Front Panel Status LEDs
The following table describes the QuikStation status LED icons located in the center panel.
#Description
1RDX dock (eight each)
2Emergency-eject keyhole (above each dock)
NOTE: To use the emergency-eject function, use the Eject Key (included with
the RDX QuikStation) and insert it into the keyhole. You can also
straighten a paper clip and insert it into the keyhole. The paper clip
needs to be sturdy enough to engage the eject mechanism.
3RDX cartridge eject button with status LED (eight each)
4QuikStation status icons
5USB 2.0 port used for configuration and diagnostics
6QuikStation power button with LED (green when power is ON)
LED Status
Off (no color) The dock does not have power.
Green Power is ON and the dock is working properly.
Blinking Green The RDX dock is ejecting the cartridge.
Amber A fault condition exists with the dock.
Blinking Amber Cartridge ejection is prevented.
LED Usage Appearance Description
10Gb connected Software polls 10Gb interface for activity.
• If there is activity, the LED is refreshed.
• If there is no activity, the LED is not refreshed.
Hardware will turn on the LED when refreshed. Hardware will
turn off the LED if not refreshed.
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Rear Components
NOTE: Ports and Power Supply Models vary depending on the version of QuikStation 8.
Use the following images to determine your QuikStation model. The 8940-RDX is the same as
the 8930-RDX but with an additional 10GbE port on a second card (13). The only difference
between Versions 2 and 3 is the Power Supply Modules.
QuikStation 8, Version 1 (Models 8930-RDX & 8940-RDX)
QuikStation 8, Version 2 (Model 8943-RDX)
1Gb connected Software polls 1Gb interface for activity.
• If there is activity, the LED is refreshed.
• If there is no activity, the LED is not refreshed.
Hardware will turn on the LED when refreshed. Hardware will
turn off the LED if not refreshed.
Warning Turned on when there is an error or warning condition that
requires the user to check the GUI.
USB in use On or blinking when the front panel USB port is in use either
reading action files or writing status files.
CAUTION: To prevent the loss of data, do not remove
the USB drive when it is active. Only remove the USB
drive when the LED is off, indicating all activity is
complete.
LED Usage Appearance Description
45 7 8 9313 12
1210 11
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QuikStation 8, Version 3 (Model 8943-RDX)
#Description
All Models
1AC Power plug (2nd power supply optional)
2Power Supply Reset
3Mouse/keyboard connector (green/purple)
4USB 2.0 ports (2x)
5USB 3.0 ports (2x)
6Ethernet port - IPMI remote management
7Serial connector
8VGA connector
Version 1 Models Only (8930-RDX and 8940-RDX)
91GbE built-in port (eth0)
10 1GbE built-in port (eth1)
11 1GbE on card port (eth2)
12 1GbE on card port (eth3)
13 10GbE on card port (eth4) (model 8940-RDX only)
Versions 2 & 3 Models Only (8943-RDX)
14 10GbE built-in port (eth0)
15 10GbE built-in port (eth1)
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Initial Setup and Configuration
This section covers the initial setup and configuration of the RDX QuikStation.
NOTE: For information regarding the installation and wiring of your RDX QuikStation hardware,
either as a desktop or rack-mounted appliance, refer to your RDX QuikStation Quick Start
Guide.
Topics in Setup and Configuration:
•Obtain the IP Address
•Assign a Static IP Address
•Revert to DHCP IP Address Usage
•Connect to RDX QuikStation
•Configuring the RDX QuikStation
Obtain the IP Address
Once the appliance is installed on the desktop or in a rack and the cables are attached, an
IP address is needed to continue the configuration.
NOTE: The default network configuration is set for dynamic IP addresses (DHCP), but static IP
addresses are also supported.
To determine the unit’s IP address:
1. Attach a monitor to the VGA connector.
2. Power on the unit by pressing the power button.
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed on the monitor.
The IP address can also be obtained using an empty USB stick with a single MBR
partition formatted with a version of FAT32:
1. Create an empty file named “network.info”on the 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 review the updated network.info
file to determine the available IP addresses.

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Assign a Static IP Address
If DHCP support is not enabled, set a static IP address for the appliance:
CAUTION: Follow these steps exactly to prevent the possibility of corruption other configuration
files on your QuikStation.
1. Create a network.conf file on an empty USB stick that consists of only these entries:
BOND0_IP4_CONFIG=static
BOND0_IP4_ADDR=nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
BOND0_IP4_GW=nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
BOND0_IP4_PREFIX=nn
Use your IP address, gateway, and prefix where indicated.
For example:
BOND0_IP4_CONFIG=static
BOND0_IP4_ADDR=192.168.10.111
BOND0_IP4_GW=192.168.10.1
BOND0_IP4_PREFIX=24
2. Insert the stick in any USB port on the QuikStation and wait at least two minutes for
the network.conf file to update.
3. Remove the USB stick from the USB port.
The unit will automatically restart with the updated network settings.
NOTE: If the unit does not reboot automatically, recheck the network.conf filename to ensure it
is all lowercase letters.
You may need to use a Linux or MacOS host system to check a filename as Windows OS
can sometimes change the filename to uppercase but cannot display it as such.
Use your browser to access the new static IP address to view the QuikStation interface.
For more information on how to configure IP addresses, refer to Chapter 4, “Network
Configuration,” on page 39.
Revert to DHCP IP Address Usage
To revert back to the default automatically assigned IP address by a DHCP server:
1. Create a network.conf file on an empty USB stick that contains only the following
entry (for an IPv4 address).
BOND0_IP4_CONFIG=dhcp
NOTE: No other parameters should be used. The file content is case sensitive. Start the text in
the first column and make sure there is no white space around the equal sign (=).
2. Insert the USB stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at least one
minute for the network.conf file to update.
3. Remove the USB stick from the front port.
The unit will automatically restart with the updated DHCP network settings.

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NOTE: If the unit does not reboot automatically, recheck the network.conf filename to ensure it
is all lowercase letters.
You may need to use a Linux or MacOS host system to check a filename as Windows OS
can sometimes change the filename to uppercase but cannot display it as such.
Connect to RDX QuikStation
NOTE: Supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Apple MacOS.
Use a web browser to connect to the RDX QuikStation:
1. Type the RDX QuikStation IP address in a web browser.
See “Obtain the IP Address” on page 17.
2. Sign in to the RDX QuikStation.
The first time you login to the RDX QuikStation, you will be required to create a new,
uncommon Administrator’s password.
First Access Password Change Requirement
Due to heighten security and privacy requirements in today’s world, the first time you log into
the RDX QuikStation, you are required to create a new, uncommon Administrator’s password.
A reset password pop-up screen is displayed when connected via a browser.
The password must meet the following requirements:
•The password must be between 12 to 30 characters in length.
•The password can contain only letters (case sensitive), numbers, and any of these special
characters:
- .,!@#$% ^&*_“”
•Password is allowed only ifit is uncommon and meets certain complexity minimums. A
list of common passwords 12 to 30 characters in length are used to check the new
password. If the new password is found on the list, it is blocked and the user must choose
a different one.

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NOTE: If evidence of compromise is ever detected, before you can continue to use the RDX
QuikStation, you are required to change the Administrator’s password using these same
rules.
Configuring the RDX QuikStation
You need to configure your RDX QuikStation with a few basic settings to prepare it for use.
Logical Device Type
You can configure your QuikStation in two ways:
•As individual RDX docks (four RDX docks for QuikStation 4 or eight RDX docks for
QuikStation 8).
•With RDX logical volumes (one set of four RDX docks for QuikStation 4 or, either one set
of eight RDX docks or two sets of four RDX docks for QuikStation 8).
The unit is shipped in the individual RDX docks configuration.
For more information about best use for each logical device type, see Chapter 5, “Select the
Logical Device Type,” on page 64.