Qsan XCubeNAS 8104 User manual

XCubeNAS 8104 & 5104
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Copyright
© Copyright 2022 QSAN Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
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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, QSAN.com, XCubeFAS, XCubeSAN, XCubeNXT, XCubeNAS, XCubeDAS,
XEVO, SANOS, and QSM are trademarks or registered trademarks of QSAN Technology, Inc.
▪Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Hyper-V are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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▪Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Oracle and/or its affiliates.
▪VMware, ESXi, and vSphere are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
▪Citrix and Xen are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
▪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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Announcement....................................................................................................................... i
Notices..................................................................................................................................vi
Regulatory Statements.........................................................................................................vii
FCC Statement .....................................................................................................................vii
CE Statement .......................................................................................................................vii
UL Statement.......................................................................................................................vii
Preface.................................................................................................................................xii
About This Manual...............................................................................................................xii
Related Documents .............................................................................................................xii
Technical Support...............................................................................................................xiii
Information, Tip, and Caution ............................................................................................xiii
Conventions........................................................................................................................ xiv
1. Product Overview......................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Introduction to XCubeNAS Series.............................................................................. 1
1.2. Hardware Specifications............................................................................................ 2
1.3. Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 2
2. Overview of System Components.................................................................................. 3
2.1. Front Panel................................................................................................................. 3
2.2. Rear Panel.................................................................................................................. 6
3. Install System Hardware ............................................................................................... 9
3.1. Basic System Installation ........................................................................................... 9
3.2. Connecting the USB LCM (Option) ............................................................................ 9
4. Support and Other Resources ..................................................................................... 10
4.1. Getting Technical Support ....................................................................................... 10
4.2. Documentation Feedback........................................................................................ 11
Appendix............................................................................................................................. 12

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End-User License Agreement (EULA).................................................................................. 12

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FIGURES
Figure 1-1 XCubeNAS Series Form Factor.................................................................................. 1
Figure 2-1 System Controls and Indicators................................................................................ 3
Figure 2-2 Disk Drive Numbering............................................................................................... 6
Figure 2-3 XN8104R Rear Panel Layout ..................................................................................... 6
Figure 2-4 XN5104R Rear Panel Layout ..................................................................................... 7

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TABLES
Table 1-1 XCubeNAS Series Models........................................................................................... 2
Table 2-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators.................................................. 4
Table 2-2 Descriptions of the Rear Panel Layout....................................................................... 7

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NOTICES
Information contained in this document 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. 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.

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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.
この装置は、クラス A情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害
を引き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求され
ることがあります。VCC1-A
警告：這是甲類的資訊產品。在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這種情況
下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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
(EN55032 / EN55035)
UL Statement
Rack Mount Instructions - The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with
the installation instructions:

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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.
▪Recommended operation temperature: 0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F); operation rating (100-127
Vac, 50-60Hz, 10.0A; 200-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 5.0A)

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CAUTION
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.
警告: (Simplified Chinese)
电池如果更换不正确会有爆炸的危险，请依制造商说明处理用过之电
池。
警告: (Traditional Chinese)
電池如果更換不正確會有爆炸的危險，請依製造商說明處理用過之電
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CAUTION
Replacing incorrect type of battery will have the risk of explosion. Please
replace the same or equivalent type battery use and dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
CAUTION RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION
This system is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as
defined where both these conditions apply:
Access can only be gained by 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.
Warning
Electric shock hazard
The system may have one or more power supply unit (PSU) cords. To avoid
serious injuries, it is recommended that all PSU power cords must be
disconnected by trained service technicians before installing or replacing
system components.

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INFORMATION
QSAN provides limited warranty for QSAN-branded hardware products:
System hardware and peripheral product (s): 3 years limited warranty
from date of original purchase.
Battery Backup Module or super capacitor module (applies for cache-to-
flash module): 1-year limited warranty from date of original purchase.
For more detail warranty policy, please refer to QSAN official web site:
https://www.qsan.com/warranty

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PREFACE
About This Manual
This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing QSAN XCubeNAS
series unified storage, and it is intended for use by system administrators, 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.
▪Quick Installation Guide
▪QSM Software Manual
▪Compatibility Matrix
▪White Papers
▪Application Notes

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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.
▪Via the Web: https://www.qsan.com/technical_support
▪Via Telephone: [phone]
▪(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: [email protected]om
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.

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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.
<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 ]

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing QSAN Technology, Inc. products. XCubeNAS 8104 & 5104 is next
generation high-efficiency NAS system which is designed for composite enterprise applications
for SMB users.
1.1. Introduction to XCubeNAS Series
QSAN XCubeNAS series is next generation network attached storages crafted for SMB and
remote offices with flash-ready architecture to deliver uncompromising server-grade
performance. Designed for a seamless experience, XCubeNAS series for SMB maximize
investment value through supreme performance, high I/O flexibility, and reliable multi-level
security to fulfill modern enterprise needs for speed and scalability.
This manual will direct you step by step to familiarize you with the hardware components, how
to install the system, carry out the initial configuration, and provide you with some quick
maintenance guidelines.
INFORMATION
For how to use the QSM operating system, please refer to the QSM Software
Manual.
XCubeNAS series supports LFF (Large Form Factor) 4-bay plus two M.2 slots in the controller,
19” rack mount 2U chassis.
Figure 1-1 XCubeNAS Series Form Factor
The following tables provide detailed information about all XCubeNAS series models.

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Table 1-1 XCubeNAS Series Models
MODEL NAME
CONTROLLER TYPE
FORM FACTOR, BAY COUNT, RACK UNIT
XN8104R
Single Controller
LFF 4-bay + M.2 2-slot
1U Chassis
XN5104R
Single Controller
LFF 4-bay + M.2 2-slot
1U Chassis
1.2. Hardware Specifications
For detailed hardware specifications, please refer to the XN8104 and XN5104 datasheets which
can be downloaded from the website.
1.3. Package Contents
For detailed package contents, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide which can be
downloaded from the website.

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2. OVERVIEW OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS
This chapter outlines the key hardware components or modules of the system. After reading
this chapter, you will have a basic understanding of each part of the hardware and give you the
ability to be able to successfully configure and operate your system.
2.1. Front Panel
In this section, we will describe the system controls and indicators, disk drive numbering, and
the disk drive LEDs in the front panel.
2.1.1. System Controls and Indicators
The XCubeNAS series features a unique design: the system controls and indicators are located
on the right ear. The system controls and indicators module integrates functional buttons and
system state indicators, which can be easily operated and read by user.
Figure 2-1 System Controls and Indicators

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Table 2-1 Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION
1
USB Port
The USB port can be plug in the LCM (LCD Module).
2
Enclosure Status LED
Enclosure Status LED indicates current health
status of the system.
Solid Amber:
1. The storage folder / pool has reached its
maximum capacity (100%).
2. The storage folder / pool is almost full
(95%).
3. The system fan is out of function.
4. A bad sector has been detected on the
hard drive.
5. One of the pools is in degraded read-only
mode.
6. Hardware self-test error. Examples
include PSU failed, abnormal voltage,
critical high / low temperature, any
cooling fan module failed or removed,
any pool failure.
Blinking Amber (interval of 0.5 sec):
Firmware is being upgraded, or RAID
rebuilding is in process.
Off: The system is healthy.
3
Enclosure Access LED
Enclosure Access LED indicates the host interface
connectivity.
Blinking Blue: The host interface activity is
on-going.
Off: There is no host interface activity.
4
Disk Drive Status LED
Solid Amber:
▪When system is booting.

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▪There is disk drive error.
Blinking Amber (interval of 0.5 sec): The disk
drive is rebuilding.
Blinking Amber (interval of 0.05 sec): Identify
the disk drive.
Off: The disk drive is healthy.
5
Disk Drive Power LED
Solid Blue: The disk drive is inserted and no
data access.
Blinking Blue: The disk drive is accessing
data.
Off: There is no disk drive inserted.
6
UID Button / LED
UID (Unique Identifier) button
Press the button to turn it ON and press it
again to turn it OFF.
UID (Unique Identifier) LED
Solid Blue: The system has been identified.
Off: The system has not been identified.
7
Enclosure Power
Button / LED
Power Button
Press the button one time to turn ON the
system power and keep pressing for 4
seconds to turn OFF the system power.
Power LED
Solid White: Power is ON (at least one power
supply unit is supplying power to the
system).
Blinking White (interval of 0.5 sec): The
system is in the stage of boot, shutdown, or
not configured.
Off: The system is shutdown.