Qsan Technology XCubeDAS XD5324D User manual

XCubeDAS Series Hardware
Owner’s Manual
Applicable Models:
XD5324D, XD5324S, XD5316D, XD5316S
XD5312D, XD5312S, XD5326D, XD5326S
QSAN Technology, Inc.
www.QSAN.com

Copyright
© Copyright 2017 QSAN Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted without written permission from QSAN Technology, Inc.
March2017
This edition applies to QSAN XCubeDAS XD5300 series DAS storage systems. QSAN believes the
information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to
change without notice.
Trademarks
QSAN, the QSAN logo, XCubeDAS, XCubeSAN, and QSAN.com are trademarks or registered
trademarks of QSAN Technology, Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products are the property of their respective owners.

Notices i
Notices
This XCubeDAS hardware owner’s manual is applicable to the following XCubeDAS models:
XCubeDAS Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5324D
Dual Controller
LFF 24-disk 4U Chassis
XD5324S
Single Controller
LFF 24-disk 4U Chassis
XCubeDAS Storage System 3U 19”Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5316D
Dual Controller
LFF 16-disk 3U Chassis
XD5316S
Single Controller
LFF 16-disk 3U Chassis
XCubeDAS Storage System 2U 19”Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5312D
Dual Controller
LFF 12-disk 2U Chassis
XD5312S
Single Controller
LFF 12-disk 2U Chassis
XD5326D
Dual Controller
SFF 26-disk 2U Chassis
XD5326S
Single Controller
SFF 26-disk 2U Chassis
Information contained in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy. But it could include
typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes are made to the document
periodically. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. QSAN
may make improvements or changes in the products. All features, functionality, and product
specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. All statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any
kind, express or implied.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly.
Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no
guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems.

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Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual
results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific
environment.
This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations.
To illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals,
companies, brands, and products.
All of these names are fictitious and any similarity to the names and addresses used by an
actual business enterprise is entirely coincidental.
Regulatory Statements
FCC Statement
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with
the measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.
Technical Standard: FCC Part 15 Class A
IC ICES-003
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
A
VCC1-A
CE Statement
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with
the measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.
Technical Standard: EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU
(EN55022 / EN55024)

Notices iii
UL Statement
Rack Mount Instructions - The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with
the installation instructions:
1. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the
manufacturer.
2. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
4. Circuit Overloading –Careful consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
5. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
CAUTION:
The main purpose of the system left and right ears are for 19” rack use
only. Do NOT use those ears to carry or transport the system.
The ITE is not intended to be installed and used in a home, school or public area accessible
to the general population, and the thumbscrews should be tightened with a tool after both
initial installation and subsequent access to the panel.
Warning: Always remove all power supply cords before service
This equipment intended for installation in restricted access locations.
Access should only be allowed by qualified SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about
any precautions that shall be taken.
Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

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Recommended operation temperature: 0 ~ 40 (31.99 ~ 103.99 F); operation rating
(100-127 Vac, 50-60Hz, 10.0A; 200-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 5.0A)
CAUTION: (English)
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect type. Please replace
the same or equivalent type battery use and dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
ATTENTION: (French)
IL Y A RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACEE PAR UNE
BATTERIE DE TYPE INCORRECT. METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES
USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS.
VORSICHT: (German)
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemasem Austausch der Batterie.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Anleitung.
ADVERTENCIA: (Spanish)
Las baterias pueden explotar si no se manipulan de forma apropiada. No
desmonte ni tire las baterias al fuego. Siga las normativas locales al
desechar las baterias agotadas.
: (Simplified Chinese)
: (Traditional Chinese)
INFORMATION:
QSAN provides limited warranty for QSAN-branded hardware products:
System hardware and peripheral product (s): 3years limited warranty
from date of original purchase.
For more detail warranty policy, please refer to QSAN official web site:
https://qsan.com/warranty

Contents v
Table of Contents
Notices ............................................................................................................................ i
Regulatory Statements ....................................................................................................................ii
Preface ........................................................................................................................... x
About This Manual ...........................................................................................................................x
Related Documents..........................................................................................................................x
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................x
Information, Tip, and Caution .........................................................................................................xi
Conventions.....................................................................................................................................xi
1. Overview................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. XCubeDAS Series Product Overview ................................................................................. 1
1.2. XCubeDAS Series Hardware Features............................................................................... 3
1.3. XCubeDAS Series Hardware Specifications ..................................................................... 3
1.4. XCubeDAS Series Package Contents................................................................................ 5
1.5. XCubeDAS Series Optional Accessories........................................................................... 5
2. System Components Overview................................................................................ 7
2.1. Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. System Disk Drive Numbering ......................................................................................... 10
2.3. Supported Disk Drives and SSDs..................................................................................... 11
2.4. Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1. Rear Panel Layout .............................................................................................. 12
2.4.2. Controller Module............................................................................................... 13
2.5. Power Supply Unit............................................................................................................. 15
2.6. Fan Module........................................................................................................................ 16
2.7. Seven-segment LED Display............................................................................................. 18
3. Installing the System Hardware............................................................................. 20
3.1. Installation Checklist ........................................................................................................ 20
3.2. Installing Disk Drives into the Trays ................................................................................ 20
3.3. Installing the Optional Slide Rails .................................................................................... 26
3.4. Installing the Trays into the System ................................................................................ 30
3.5. Connecting the System to a Host.................................................................................... 31
3.5.1. Server Storage Expansion (DAS or JBOD)........................................................ 31
3.5.2. XCubeSAN RAID Expansion .............................................................................. 32
3.6. Connecting Power Cords and Powering ON the System ............................................... 33
3.7. Powering OFF the System................................................................................................ 34

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3.8. Wake-on-SAS to Power ON / OFF the System ................................................................ 35
3.9. Discover and Monitor the System ................................................................................... 36
4. Deployment Types and Cabling ............................................................................. 37
4.1. Deployment Types ............................................................................................................ 37
4.2. Cabling the System........................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1. Expansion Configuration Rules......................................................................... 38
4.2.2. Server Storage Expansion with Single Path Deployment ................................ 39
4.2.3. Server Storage Expansion with Dual Path Deployment................................... 39
4.2.4. XCubeSAN Array Expansion with Single Path Deployment ............................ 43
4.2.5. XCubeSAN Array Expansion with Dual Path Deployment ............................... 43
4.2.6. Multi-server Attached Cabling Deployment...................................................... 48
5. Descriptions of LEDs and Buttons ......................................................................... 49
5.1. Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 49
5.1.1. System Controls and Indicators........................................................................ 49
5.1.2. Disk Drive LEDs .................................................................................................. 51
5.2. Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 52
5.2.1. Controller LEDs................................................................................................... 52
5.2.2. Power Supply Unit LED ...................................................................................... 53
6. Quick Maintenance ............................................................................................... 54
6.1. Removing / Installing the Controller Module .................................................................. 54
6.2. Removing / Installing the Power Supply Unit.................................................................. 58
6.3. Removing / Installing the Fan Module............................................................................. 61
7. Support and Other Resources................................................................................ 65
7.1. Getting Technical Support................................................................................................ 65
7.2. Online Customer Support ................................................................................................. 65
7.3. Accessing Product Updates............................................................................................. 70
7.4. Documentation Feedback ................................................................................................ 71
Appendix....................................................................................................................... 72
End-User License Agreement (EULA) .......................................................................................... 72

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Form Factors of All XCubeSAN Series Models .............................................................. 2
Figure 2-1 System Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-2 LFF & SFF System Front Panel Components ................................................................. 9
Figure 2-3 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray........................................................ 9
Figure 2-4 System Disk Drive Numbering for the XCubeDAS Series ............................................ 11
Figure 2-5 LFF & SFF Rear Panel Layout......................................................................................... 13
Figure 2-6 General View of the Controller Module......................................................................... 13
Figure 2-7 Components of the Controller Module ......................................................................... 14
Figure 2-8 Location of the Power Supply Unit in the LFF or SFF System..................................... 15
Figure 2-9 Components of the Power Supply Unit......................................................................... 16
Figure 2-10 Location of Each Fan Module Installed in the LFF or SFF System ............................. 17
Figure 2-11 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 18
Figure 2-12 Seven-segment LED Display .......................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-1 Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays............................................... 21
Figure 3-2 Unlock and Open the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray (LFF) ................................. 22
Figure 3-3 Unlock and Open the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray (SFF) ................................. 22
Figure 3-4 Hold the Carrier Handle and Pull out the Disk Drive Tray (LFF) .................................. 23
Figure 3-5 Hold the Carrier Handle and Pull out the Disk Drive Tray (SFF).................................. 23
Figure 3-6 Align a Disk Drive & Install into a Tray (LFF-to-LFF)..................................................... 24
Figure 3-7 Align a Disk Drive & Install into a Tray (SFF-to-LFF) .................................................... 25
Figure 3-8 Align a Disk Drive & Install into a Tray (SFF-to-SFF) .................................................... 26
Figure 3-9 First Step of the Slide Rails Installation ........................................................................ 28
Figure 3-10 Second Step of the Slide Sails Installation................................................................... 28
Figure 3-11 Third Step of the Slide Rails Installation....................................................................... 29
Figure 3-12 Fourth Step of the Slide Sails Installation..................................................................... 30
Figure 3-13 Install a Tray into the System and Lock the Release Button Lock (LFF).................... 31
Figure 3-14 Install a Tray into the System and Lock the Release Button Lock (SFF).................... 31
Figure 3-15 One Server / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path ..................................................................... 32
Figure 3-16 One XCubeSAN / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path ............................................................. 32
Figure 3-17 Press the Power Button One Time to Power on the System....................................... 33
Figure 3-18 PSU Power Cord Connects ............................................................................................ 34
Figure 3-19 Power off the System by Power Button........................................................................ 35
Figure 3-20 Wake-on-SAS Technology.............................................................................................. 36
Figure 4-1 Cascade Topology: One Server / One XCubeDAS / Single Path ................................. 39
Figure 4-2 Cascade Topology: One Server / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path.................................... 40
Figure 4-3 Cascade Topology: One Server / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path ................................... 41
Figure 4-4 Reverse Topology: One Server / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path..................................... 42

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Figure 4-5 Cascade Topology: One XCubeSAN / One XCubeDAS / Single Path ......................... 43
Figure 4-6 Cascade Topology: One XCubeSAN / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path ............................ 44
Figure 4-7 Cascade Topology: One XCubeSAN / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path ........................... 45
Figure 4-8 Reverse Topology: One XCubeSAN / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path............................. 46
Figure 4-9 Tree Topology: One XCubeSAN / Two XCubeDAS / Dual Path................................... 47
Figure 4-10 Cascade Topology: Five Servers / One XCubeDAS / Dual Path.................................. 48
Figure 5-1 System Controls and Indicators .................................................................................... 49
Figure 5-2 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray...................................................... 51
Figure 5-3 The Controller LEDs........................................................................................................ 52
Figure 5-4 The Power Supply Unit LED ........................................................................................... 53
Figure 6-1 Warning Message of Controller Module by the Status LED ........................................ 55
Figure 6-2 Mechanical Components of the Controller Module..................................................... 56
Figure 6-3 Procedures of Removing the Controller Module.......................................................... 57
Figure 6-4 Detailed Procedures of the Controller Module installation ......................................... 58
Figure 6-5 Mechanical Components of the PSU ............................................................................ 59
Figure 6-6 Procedures of Removing the Power Supply Unit ......................................................... 60
Figure 6-7 Installing the Power Supply Unit in the System Chassis ............................................. 61
Figure 6-8 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 62
Figure 6-9 Procedures of Removing the Fan Module .................................................................... 63
Figure 6-10 Procedures of Installing the Fan Module...................................................................... 64
Figure 7-1 Appearance of a Console Cable.................................................................................... 66
Figure 7-2 Connect the Console Cable ........................................................................................... 66
Figure 7-3 The Procedures of Setup Serial Console by HyperTerminal ....................................... 68
Figure 7-4 The Procedures of Setup Serial Console by PuTTY..................................................... 70

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Tables
Table 1-1 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models................................... 2
Table 1-2 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 3U 19” Rack Mount Models................................... 2
Table 1-3 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 2U 19” Rack Mount Models................................... 3
Table 1-4 XD5300 Series Hardware Specifications........................................................................ 4
Table 1-5 XCubeDAS Series Accessories........................................................................................ 6
Table 2-1 Descriptions of System Controls and Indicators ........................................................... 8
Table 2-2 LFF & SFF System Front Panel Components ................................................................. 9
Table 2-3 Disk Drive Indicators of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Tray...................................................... 10
Table 2-4 Supported Disk Drive Types........................................................................................... 11
Table 2-5 LFF & SFF Rear Panel Layout......................................................................................... 13
Table 2-6 Description of the Controller Module Components ..................................................... 14
Table 2-7 Location of the Power Supply Unit in the LFF or SFF System..................................... 16
Table 2-8 Components of the Power Supply Unit......................................................................... 16
Table 2-9 Location of Each Fan Module Installed in the LFF or SFF System ............................. 17
Table 2-10 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 18
Table 3-1 Installation Checklist...................................................................................................... 20
Table 3-2 Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays............................................... 21
Table 3-3 Available Disk Drive Trays for XCubeDAS Series ......................................................... 26
Table 3-4 Available Slide Rails for XCubeDAS Series................................................................... 27
Table 3-5 Available Expansion Cable for XCubeDAS Series ........................................................ 35
Table 4-1 Deployment Types.......................................................................................................... 37
Table 4-2 Available Cables for XCubeDAS Series......................................................................... 38
Table 5-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators LEDs ......................................... 50
Table 5-2 Descriptions of Disk Drive LEDs.................................................................................... 51
Table 5-3 Descriptions of XCubeDAS Series Controller LEDs ..................................................... 52
Table 5-4 Descriptions of the Power Supply Unit LED.................................................................. 53
Table 6-1 Mechanical Components of the Controller Module..................................................... 56
Table 6-2 Mechanical Components of the PSU ............................................................................ 60
Table 6-3 Mechanical Components of the Fan Module ............................................................... 62

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing QSAN XCubeDAS
series DAS system, and it is intended for use by system administrators, DAS designers,
storage consultants, or anyone who has purchased these products and is familiar with
servers and computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and
configuration, storage area network management, and relevant protocols.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to service, change, disassemble or upgrade the
equipment’s components by yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty
and expose you to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service
personnel. Please always follow the instructions in this owner’s manual.
Related Documents
There are related documents which can be downloaded from the website.
All XCubeDAS Documents
XCubeDAS QIG (Quick Installation Guide)
XCubeDAS Hardware Owner’s Manual
XCubeDAS CubeView User’s Manual
XCubeDAS CLI User’s Manual
Compatibility Matrix
White Papers
Application Notes
Technical Support
Do you have any questions or need help trouble-shooting a problem? Please contact QSAN
Support, we will reply to you as soon as possible.

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Via the Web: https://qsan.com/support
Via Telephone: [phone] extension 136
(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)
Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support
(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summer time: 09:30 - 01:00)
Via Email: [e-mail]
Information, Tip, and Caution
This manual uses the following symbols to draw attention to important safety and
operational information.
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION provides useful knowledge, definition, or terminology for
reference.
TIP:
TIP provides helpful suggestions for performing tasks more effectively.
CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in
damage to the system.
Conventions
The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this manual.
Conventions
Description
Bold
Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including
menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels.
Example: Click the OK button.

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<Italic>
Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided
by the user or system.
Example: copy <source-file> <target-file>.
[ ] square
brackets
Indicates optional values.
Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing.
{ } braces
Indicates required or expected values.
Example: { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b.
| vertical bar
Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or
arguments.
/ Slash
Indicates all options or arguments.
underline
Indicates the default value.
Example: [ a | b ]

Overview 1
1. Overview
Thank you for purchasing QSAN Technology, Inc. products. QSAN XCubeDAS XD5300
Series is a cost-effective DAS (Direct Attached Storage) or JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) for
server expansion. It is also a RAID expansion enclosure for QSAN SAN (Storage Area
Network) XCubeSAN series. The XD5300 series expansion units are designed with the latest
12Gb/s SAS expander, and built for a wide range of workloads, including databases, big
data and analytics, media streaming, video surveillance, private clouds, file and print serving,
e-mail and collaboration.
1.1. XCubeDAS Series Product Overview
QSAN XCubeDAS series is a DAS storage system, the system is fully compatible with all
major 12Gb/s SAS host cards, RAID controller cards, servers, and operating systems,
including Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Storage Spaces, SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server), RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), CentOS (Community ENTerprise Operating
System), Solaris, Free BSD, and Mac OS X. The system hardware is a modular design for
FRU (field replacement unit). All the hardware modules are inside the rack mount chassis
including system controller module, front panel, rear panel, redundant power supply, and fan
module. This manual will direct you step by step to familiarize you with the XCubeDAS
hardware components, how to install the system, carry out the initial configure, and provide
you with some quick maintenance.
XCubeSAN series supports several standard form factors:
LFF (Large Form Factor): 12-bay 19” rack mount 2U chassis, 16-bay 19” rack mount 3U
chassis, and 24-bay 19” rack mount 4U chassis.
SFF (Small Form Factor): 26-bay 19” rack mount 2U chassis.

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Figure 1-1 Form Factors of All XCubeSAN Series Models
The following tables provide detailed information about all XCubeDAS Series models
arranged by form factors.
Table 1-1 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 4U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5324D
Dual Controller
LFF 24-bay 4U Chassis
XD5324S
Single Controller
LFF 24-bay 4U Chassis
Table 1-2 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 3U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5316D
Dual Controller
LFF 16-bay 3U Chassis
XD5316S
Single Controller
LFF 16-bay 3U Chassis

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Table 1-3 XCubeDAS Series Storage System 2U 19” Rack Mount Models
Model Name
Controller Type
Form Factor, Bay Count, and Rack Unit
XD5312D
Dual Controller
LFF 12-bay 2U Chassis
XD5312S
Single Controller
LFF 12-bay 2U Chassis
XD5326D
Dual Controller
SFF 26-bay 2U Chassis
XD5326S
Single Controller
SFF 26-bay 2U Chassis
1.2. XCubeDAS Series Hardware Features
The following is a list of the key hardware components and optional components of the
XCubeDAS series for reference.
Latest 12Gb SAS 3.0 technology
Full range product selections
Flexible expansion
Dual-Active controller and high availability design with no single point of failure
10 x 12Gb/s SAS wide ports and total 480Gb/s bandwidth
Up to 24,000MB/s sequential read and 22,000MB/s sequential write throughput, up to
4.2 million sequential IOPS
Versatile topologies, zoning, and runtime configuration
Intuitive CubeView DAS central management software
Complete HBA and RAID controller cards support
Compatible with VMware vSAN and Microsoft Server 2016
Redundant power supply units and fan modules
Wake on SAS functionality by using SAS cable with sideband to connect with the
XCubeSAN series
You can also use SSDs to boost your overall system speed. If you purchase SATA SSDs
for your dual controller XCubeSAN system; you have to purchase 6G MUX board from
QSAN channel partners. Because there are different LFF and SFF disk drive trays, 6G
MUX board is needed to adapt to the type of bracket:
。SATA 6Gb MUX board for installing 2.5”SATA SSD into LFF 3.5” disk drive tray
。SATA 6Gb MUX board for installing 2.5”SATA SSD into SFF 2.5” disk drive tray
1.3. XCubeDAS Series Hardware Specifications
Following tables are hardware specifications of XS5200 and XS3200 series.

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Table 1-4 XD5300 Series Hardware Specifications
Model name
XD5324D (Dual)
XD5324S
(Single)
XD5316D (Dual)
XD5316S
(Single)
XD5312D (Dual)
XD5312S
(Single)
XD5326D (Dual)
XD5326S
(Single)
Form Factor
4U 24-bay, LFF
3U 16-bay, LFF
2U 12-bay, LFF
2U 26-bay, SFF
I/O Controller
Dual-active or Single-upgradable controller
Host & Expansion
Connectivity (per
Controller)
5 x 12Gb/s SAS wide ports (SFF-8643, internal) connectors
(connect with the SAS cable by using mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connector)
Drive Type
Mix & match 3.5" & 2.5" SAS, NL-SAS HDD
2.5” SAS, SATA1SSD
2.5" SAS, NL-SAS
HDD
2.5” SAS, SATA1
SSD
HBAs & RAID
Cards Support2
Broadcom (LSI) 12Gb/s & 6Gb/s SAS HBAs
Broadcom (LSI) 12Gb/s & 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller Cards
ATTO 12Gb/s & 6Gb/s SAS HBAs
ATTO 6Gb/s SAS RAID Controller Cards
OS Support
Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Storage Spaces
SLES 10, 11, 12
RHEL 5, 6, 7
CentOS 6, 7
Solaris 10, 11
FreeBSD 9, 10
Mac OS X 10.11 or later
VMware, Hyper-V, & Citrix
Dimension
(H x W x D)
19” Rack mount
170.3 x 438 x
515 mm
19” Rack mount
130.4 x 438 x
515 mm
19” Rack mount
88 x 438 x 515
mm
19” Rack mount
88 x 438 x 491
mm
Power Supply
80 PLUS Platinum, two redundant 770W (1+1)
AC Input
100-127V 10A, 50-60Hz
200-240V 5A, 50-60Hz
DC Output
+12V 63.4A
+5VSB 2.0A
Fan Module
2 x hot pluggable/redundant fan modules
Temperature
Operating temperature 0 to 40°C

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Shipping temperature -10°C to 50°C
Relative Humidity
Operating relative humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing
Non-operating relative humidity 10% to 90%
16Gb MUX board needed for 2.5" SATA drives in dual controller system.
2The HBAs and RAID controller cards also specify the maximum number of drive/device support. Broadcom (LSI)
12Gb/s SAS HBA supports up to 1,024 drives/devices, Broadcom (LSI) 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller card up to
240 drives/devices, and ATTO 12Gb/s SAS HBA supports up to 2,048 drives.
1.4. XCubeDAS Series Package Contents
Following list are the package contents for the XCubeDAS series models.
System Chassis (x1)
Disk Drive Trays
。XD5324 (4U 24-bay, LFF): 3.5” Disk Drive Tray (x24)
。XD5316 (3U 24-bay, LFF): 3.5” Disk Drive Tray (x16)
。XD5312 (2U 12-bay, LFF): 3.5” Disk Drive Tray (x12)
。XD5326 (2U 26-bay, SFF): 2.5”Disk Drive Tray (x26)
AC Power Cords (x2)
RS-232 Console Cable (x2) for Dual Controller Model; (x1) for Single Controller Model
SAS 12G Expansion Cable (x2) for Dual Controller Model; (x1) for Single Controller
Model
Screws Pack for Disk Drives
Quick Installation Guide
1.5. XCubeDAS Series Optional Accessories
Following list are optional accessories for all XCubeDAS series models. If you want to
purchase these optional components, please contact your nearest local reseller or visit
QSAN official web site: https://qsan.com/location

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Table 1-5 XCubeDAS Series Accessories
Model Name
Picture
Description
Applied Models
CBL-CNL
Console Cable, Phone-jack, 1
Meter
XD5324
XD5316
XD5312
XD5326
CBL-12SW150
SAS 12G Expansion Cable
with Wake-on-SAS, SFF-8644
to SFF-8644, 1.5 Meters
(This cable is not suitable for
connecting HBA or RAID card)
CBL-12SH150
SAS 12G Expansion Cable,
SFF-8644 to SFF-8644, 1.5
Meters
SLR-RM3640
Slide Rail
HDT-351
3.5”Disk Drive Tray
XD5324
XD5316
XD5312
HDM-351
SATA 6Gb MUX Board and
Bracket for HDT-351
(2.5" SATA drives only)
HDT-251
2.5”Disk Drive Tray
XD5326
HDM-251
SATA 6Gb MUX Board and
Bracket for HDT-251