Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStation 8 User manual

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 https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/customer-
product-registration/.
2. Click Register.
3. Fill in the information (including serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the email
instructions to complete the registration process.
Step 2
Unpack the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX cartridges on a secure surface.
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.
Save the packaging materials in case the unit is returned or shipped for
any reason.
Step 3
Install Rails in Rack
The rack version of the RDX QuikStation 8 is designed for use in a
19-inch rack using 2U of rack space. The rails are installed at the bottom
of a 2U space.
NOTE: The length of the power cord and the Ethernet cables may restrict
placement.
Ensure that the airflow around
the front and back of the unit is
not obstructed, dust is kept to a
minimum, and there is at least
12cm (4.75 in.) free space in front
of the unit to allow the operators
to safely remove the RDX
cartridges.
1. Determine the 2U area
where the QuikStation 8 is to
be mounted and mark both
sets of first and third holes
of the bottom 1U on the front.
2. At the rear, mark the same first and third holes.
3. Measure the gap between the
front and rear rack rails.
•If the measurement is less
than the length of the
QuikStation 8, secure the
first and third mounting
rail holes with M4x12
screws, washers, and nuts.
•If the measurement is equal
or greater than the length
of the QuikStation 8, secure
the second and fourth
mounting 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 left-side mounting rail with two
screws.
5. Ensure the mounting rail is level and attach it loosely to the rack
rear with two screws.
6. Repeat Steps 4–5 for the right-side rail.
7. Verify both rails are level and securely tighten all screws.
Installing the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit onto the
rails and push it in until the front
brackets are touching the rail screws.
Verify that the unit is level and the
QuikStation 8 thumbscrews 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.
WARNUNG: Stellen Sie nichts auf die Rackeinheit, wenn diese aus
dem Rack herausragt.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne rien poser sur l’unité installée dans le rack
lorsqu’elle est étendue du rack.
QuikStation 8
Mark
Mark
(Front) 2U
Use these holes if the
rack rail’s gap < unit length
Use these holes if the
rack rail’s gap ≥unit length
Front
Thumbscrew
Step 4
Connect Network Cables and Power Cords
All power connections, cable ports, and cooling vents are located on the
rear panel of the QuikStation 8.
1. Connect either one or both of the 10 Gb Ethernet ports to the
network ports of a switch, hub, or router on the same LAN as the
host system being used to manage the QuikStation.
NOTE: For failover protection and maximum performance, connect both
10 GbE network ports.
2. Connect the appropriate power cords to the QuikStation, and plug
the power cords into either a UPS appliance or a properly
grounded AC power source.
NOTE: If using two power supplies for failover protection, connect them to
different UPS appliances using different AC power sources.
3. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front
center of the unit.
Install Cartridges
1. Position an RDX cartridge at an empty RDX dock opening with the
“key” (angled edge) at the upper left.
2. Push the cartridge in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for each remaining cartridge.
Step 5
Obtain the IP Address
The default QuikStation 8 network configuration is set for dynamic IP
addresses (DHCP), but static IP addresses are also supported. Use one of
these two ways to determine an IP address:
USB:
1. Using a USB stick with a single MBR partition formatted with
either FAT32 or NTFS, create an empty network.info file on it.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least 30 seconds for the network information to download to the file.
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated
network.info file to determine the available IP addresses.
Video Monitor:
1. With the appliance off, attach a monitor to the VGA display port.
2. Attach a keyboard as appropriate.
3. Power on the unit by pressing the power button.
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed.
Version 3
1 - AC Power plugs (on PSUs)
2 - Power Supply Reset
3 - Serial connector
4 - Ethernet port - IPMI Interface
5 - USB 2.0 Ports (2)
6 - USB 3.0 Ports (2)
7 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth0)
8 - 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (eth1)
9 - VGA connector
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Assign a Static IP Address
If DHCP support is not enabled, set a static IP address for the unit:
CAUTION: The file name “network.conf” must be all lowercase
letters.
1. Create a network.conf file on a USB stick with 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 to replace the “n” variables
as required.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least two minutes for the network.conf file to update the unit.
3. Remove the USB stick.
The unit will restart with the updated network settings.
NOTE: If the unit does not reboot automatically, recheck 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 change the filename to uppercase but cannot display it.
For more information, see the RDX QuikStation 4 & 8 Product Manual.
Connect to Remote Management Console
Use a web browser to connect to the RDX QuikStation 8 Remote
Management Console from any computer on the same network as the
QuikStation 8. Supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows,
Linux, and Apple MacOS.
The first time the user logs into the RDX QuikStation, they are required
to create a new, uncommon Administrator’s password.
1. In a browser on a network host, type the IP address.
A reset password pop-up screen is displayed.
2. Enter and verify a new, unique password.
The password must meet the following requirements:
•It must be between 12 to 30 characters in length.
•The password is case sensitive and can contain only letters,
numbers, and any of these special characters:
-.!@#$%^&*_“”,
•Password is allowed only if it is uncommon and meets certain
complexity minimums.
Once the unique password is set, it can be used with the host VTX name
(“vtx2u”) to log into the console.
Step 6
Configure the RDX QuikStation 8
You can configure your RDX QuikStation 8 in various operational modes
(see the RDX QuikStation 4 & 8 Product Manual).
1. Using the RMC, select the device type from the dialog window.
2. Click
OK .
The system restarts and your selected device configuration is shown.
NOTE: If you have any RDX cartridges loaded into the RDX QuikStation,
the system will eject the cartridges when it restarts.
Step 7
Connect to iSCSI Targets
In iSCSI terminology, a host computer is referred to as an initiator and
the storage device it connects to as the target.
NOTE: QuikStation and host computers must reside on the same network.
To establish an iSCSI connection in Windows Server:
1. Open the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator and click the
Discovery tab.
2. Click
Discover Portal to enter the IP address for the QuikStation 8.
3. Click
OK .
4. Click the
Targets tab.
5. Select the target you want to connect to and click
Connect .
For more information on how to connect to targets, refer to the RDX
QuikStation 4 & 8 Product Manual and your OS documentation.
Prepare for and Perform a Backup
1. If needed, install a backup application. The link to the Software
Compatibility Matrix is available at the top of:
https://overlandtandberg.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KNOW/overview
2. Launch and configure the backup application software.
For questions regarding software installation, configuration, and
operation, refer to your backup software product documentation or
contact your software provider.
Step 8
For product information, support, and documentation, visit our website:
www.overlandtandberg.com
Additional RDX Cartridges
To purchase RDX media cartridges, contact your Overland-Tandberg
Partner or go to
Products > RDX Solutions > RDX Media on our website
and select the Where to Buy button.
Warranty and Technical Support
For warranty and technical support information, see our Support Tools
under the
Support menu option.
For information on contacting Overland-Tandberg Support, see our
Contact Support web page under the
Contact menu option.
User Guides and Articles
For detailed information on configuring your RDX QuikStation 8, refer
to the RDX QuikStation 4 and 8 Product Manual. The product manual,
this quick start guide, and other knowledge base articles are available
online at:
https://overlandtandberg.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KNOW/overview
Product Information
Product name: RDX QuikStation 8
Model/Type Reference: RMN-A-01-16
Manufacturer: Tandberg Data
European Regulatory Address: Tandberg Data GmbH, Nikolaus-
Groß-Straße 13, 44329 Dortmund, Germany
Power Ratings
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Be aware of the location of the power ON/OFF switch
on the front of the RDX QuikStation 8 chassis as well as the
room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch, or
electrical outlet used. If an electrical accident occurs, you can
then quickly remove power from the system.
The rack version of the RDX QuikStation 8 is intended for use
when mounted in a standard rack. It may be used on a shelf or
table top as long as the area is free of clutter to ensure proper
ventilation.
The unit is intended for indoor use only. Use an appropriate
power supply cord with a grounded plug and a grounded
electrical outlet. The outlet must be near the equipment and
easily accessible.
FCC Compliance Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Environment Friendly Disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations and
hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an
appropriate waste disposal center. The packaging
material is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner and make it available
for the recyclable material collection-service.
Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Input Rated Current 2.0-1.0 A
Rated Input Frequency 50-60 Hz