Quantum DXi6700 series Operator's manual

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DXi6700
Contents
DXi6700 Configurations......................... 2
Choosing a Location .............................. 2
Installation Requirements.................. 2
Rack Space Requirements .................. 3
Environmental Conditions ................. 3
Preparing for the Installation ................ 3
Necessary Tools .................................. 3
Taking ESD Precautions...................... 4
Unpacking the DXi6700 ......................... 4
DXi6700 Node Packaging................... 5
DXi6700 Expansion Packaging........... 7
Installing the DXi6700 System............... 9
Locating the Mounting Position ........ 9
Installing the DXi6700 Node............ 10
Installing the DXi6700 Expansion
Module............................................. 14
Cabling the DXi6700 ........................ 17
Initial Configuration............................. 20
Accessing the DXi6700 Remote
Management Console...................... 20
Completing the Getting Started
Wizard .............................................. 23
Connecting the Ethernet Cables ...... 28
Creating a Typical Backup
Configuration................................... 29
DXi6700 Installation and
Configuration Guide
This guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the
DXi6700 system (see Figure 1). For more information, see the Quantum
DXi6700 User’s Guide (PN 6-67199) on the documentation CD provided
with your DXi6700 system.
Note: Make sure to take the online training for the DXi6700 in order to
make the best use of your product. The online training is available
at www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/
Index.aspx
Figure 1 DXi6700 Components
Note: This Installation and Configuration Guide is for DXi6700 with DXi
2.0.1 Software.
DXi6700 Node
DXi6700 Expansion Module

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DXi6700 Installation and Configuration Guide
DXi6700 Configurations
The DXi6700 is available in the following configurations (see Ta b l e 1 ):
Table 1 DXi6700
Configurations
Choosing a Location
Quantum recommends installing the DXi6700 system in a controlled or restricted area
to prevent access by untrained personnel. In addition, Quantum recommends that
system installation be performed only by qualified IT personnel.
When choosing an installation site for the DXi6700 system, consider the following
requirements:
•Installation Requirements on page 2
•Rack Space Requirements on page 3
•Environmental Conditions on page 3
Installation
Requirements
Review the DXi6700 Site Planning Guide (PN 6-67200), which is available on the
Documentation CD, to ensure that your site meets the installation requirements for the
DXi6700.
Configuration Model 6700 Node Expansion Module Capacity
Base 1 2 24 TB
Base + 1 1 3 32 TB
Base + 2 1 4 40 TB
Base + 3 1 5 48 TB
Base + 4 1 6 56 TB

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DXi6700
Rack Space
Requirements
Tab le 2 contains the rack requirements for the DXi6700 components.
Table 2 Rack Requirements
Environmental
Conditions
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
• Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Temperature: 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
• Altitude: –100 to 10,000 ft. (–30 to 3048 m)
These environmental conditions apply when the DXi6700 system is in operation.
Note: For additional specifications, refer to the Quantum DXi6700 User’s Guide (PN 6-
67199) located on the documentation CD.
Preparing for the Installation
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the following
preparations as described in this section:
•Necessary Tools on page 3
•Taking ESD Precautions on page 4
Necessary Tools Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the DXi6700 system:
• #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
• Notebook PC (for setting up initial system configuration)
Model 6700 Node Expansion Module
Height 3U, 5.2 in. (13.2 cm) 2U, 3.5in (8.9 cm)
Width (side to side) 17.2 in. (43.7 cm) 17.2 in. (43.7 cm)
Depth (front to back) 25.5 in. (64.8 cm) 25.5 in. (64.8 cm)
Weight (stand alone) 72 lbs. (32.7 kg) 52 lbs. (23.6 kg)
Air Clearance Open 4 in. (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow

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Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the DXi6700 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid
damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the
following precautions:
• Keep the DXi6700 system turned off during all installation procedures.
• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for
installation.
• Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their
protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat.
• Avoid touching connectors and other components.
Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative
humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.
Unpacking the DXi6700
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be
safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
Caution: Do NOT discard the packing materials after the system is unpacked. The
packaging materials must be used if the system is relocated.
WARNING: The DXi6700 node and expansion module weighs 72 lbs. (32.7 kg) and
52 lbs. (23.6 kg) respectively. A minimum of two people are required to
lift either chassis.

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DXi6700
DXi6700 Node
Packaging
The box containing the DXi6700 node contains the following items:
• DXi6700 node
• Rack mount rails
• Bezel shipping bag (contains the front bezel)
• Accessory kit, which includes the following:
• Doc Kit — All models:
• CD, DXi Advanced Reporting
• Documentation CD
• Component list, China ROHS
• Registration (Warranty) card
• Terms and Conditions Document
• OST License Certificate
• Base Node Kit — All models:
• Adapter kit, Rapid Rail (1)
• Cable, CAT6, RJ45, Non-Plenum, Blue Solid, 25 ft. (2)
• Conical Spring Washer, M5, Zinc plated (8)
• Screw FHPH 10FX.50 SSBK 100° (8)
• Screw, 10–32 X 3/4 in., Black (2)
• C13 to C14 power cord (2)
• North American power cord (2)
•BezelKeys
• Cable Kit DUAL FC HBA :
• Cable, 10 GB, 6 meter (2)
• Loose Items:
•Nodebezel
• Installation Guide
• Outer Rails
• Drive Slot Serial Number Map
Carefully unpack and remove the components from the packing materials (see Figure 2).

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Figure 2 Unpacking the
DXi6700 Node
DXi6700 Node
Foam
Box
Rack mount rails
Front bezel
Accessory kit
Bezel shipping bag
Foam

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DXi6700
DXi6700 Expansion
Packaging
The box containing the DXi6700 expansion module contains the following items:
• DXi6700 expansion module
• Rack mount rails
• Bezel shipping bag (contains the front bezel)
• Accessory kit, which includes the following:
• Base JBOD Kit – All Models:
• Adapter Kit, Rapid Rail (1)
• Screw, 10–32 X 3/4 in., Black (2)
• Conical Spring Washer, M5, Zinc Plated (8)
• Screw FHPH 10FX.50 SSBK 100° (8)
• C13 to C14 power cord (2)
• North American power cord (2)
• SAS interconnect cable
• Storage Capacity License Certificate
• Loose Items:
• JBOD bezel
• Outer rails
• Drive Slot Serial Number Map
Carefully unpack and remove the components from the packing materials (see Figure 3).

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Figure 3 Unpacking the
DXi6700 Expansion Module
Expansion module
Foam
Box
Rack mount rails
Front bezel
Accessory kit
Bezel shipping bag
Foam

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DXi6700
Installing the DXi6700 System
Installing the DXi6700 in a rack consists of the following steps:
1Locating the Mounting Position on page 9
2Installing the DXi6700 Node on page 10
3Installing the DXi6700 Expansion Module on page 14
4Cabling the DXi6700 on page 17
Locating the Mounting
Position
The DXi6700 systems is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack. It is important
for the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails. You must allow 3U
(5.2 in. / 13.2 cm) of vertical space for the DXi6700 node and 2U (3.5in. / 8.9 cm) of
vertical space for each expansion module installed in the rack. Rack cabinets that meet
EIA-310 standards have an alternating pattern of three holes per rack unit with center-
to-center hole spacing (beginning at the top hole of a 1U space) of 15.9 mm, 15.9 mm,
and 12.7 mm (0.625 inch, 0.625 inch, and 0.5 inch) for the front and back vertical rails
(see Figure 4 for the DXi6700 node and Figure 5 for the expansion module). Rack
cabinets may have round or square holes. For more information, refer to the DXi6700
Site Planning Guide (PN 6-67200), which is available on the Documentation CD.
Figure 4 Rail Hole Pattern
(DXi6700 Node)
1 U (44 mm [1.75 inches])
12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
15.9 mm (0.625 inch)
15.9 mm (0.625 inch)
12.7 mm (0.5 inch)

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Figure 5 Rail Hole Pattern
(Expansion Module)
WARNING: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the DXi6700
chassis too high in the rack. The weight of the chassis may cause the rack
to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of an empty
rack.
To mark the rack, perform the following step:
1Place a mark (or tape) on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the
bottom of the system you are installing in the rack. The bottom of each 1-U space is
at the middle of the narrowest metal area between holes (marked with a horizontal
line on some rack cabinets.
Installing the DXi6700
Node
Installing the DXi6700 node consists of the following steps:
1Installing the DXi6700 Node Rack Mounting Rails on page 10
2Installing the DXi6700 Node on page 13
Installing the DXi6700 Node Rack Mounting Rails
Follow these steps to install the DXi6700 node rack mounting rails:
1Extend both of the slide rails by pressing the slide release latch and pulling on the
back of each rail (see Figure 6).
1 U (44 mm [1.75 inches])
12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
15.9 mm (0.625 inch)
15.9 mm (0.625 inch)
12.7 mm (0.5 inch)