Quantum FastStor 1 User manual

FastStor
Rack Mount Installation Instructions

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Precautions
You must consider the following precautions when installing a FastStor unit in a rack system:
1. Maximum recommended ambient temperature is 40º C. Internal temperature of rack should be considered for continued
safe operation.
2. Do not block the product rear vents or otherwise restrict airflow to these vents when unit is installed in rack.
3. Mechanical loading of rack should be considered so that the rack remains stable and unlikely to tip over.
4. Consideration to the overall loading of the branch circuit should be given before installing any equipment in a rack
environment.
5. Ensure that a reliable earthing path is maintained in rack system. This unit is to be connected to Earth ground.
Table of Contents
Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
Rack Mounting a Single FastStor .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Tools Required.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Unpacking the Rackmount Kit ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Rack.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Preparing a Single FastStor for Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 6
Determining Model......................................................................................................................................................................6
Installing Kit Components...........................................................................................................................................................7
Rack Mounting Dual FastStors.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Preparing Dual FastStors for Rack Mounting..................................................................................................................................... 8
Separating the FastStor and Attached Support Box.....................................................................................................................8
Attaching Two FastStor Units .....................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the FastStor/Support Box Assembly into the Rack.................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix A: Slide Rail Attachment for Early Model FastStor................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix B: Rear Mounting Point for Early Model Rack-Ready FastStor............................................................................................. 16

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Rack Mounting a Single FastStor
These instructions provide detailed descriptions of the steps you must perform to install a single FastStor in a single slot of your
rack. You’ll need a work surface to assemble the parts on before installing your FastStor(s) in the rack.
Tools Required
• T-8 Torx driver
• #1 philips screwdriver
• #1 flat blade screwdriver
• 3/8” nutdriver or wrench
• 11/32” nut-driver or wrench

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Unpacking the Rackmount Kit
Refer to the illustration below while performing the steps that follow:
1. Open the shipping carton and remove the square cardboard tube from the inner tray. Set the cardboard tube on the work
surface.
2. Remove the inner tray from the carton and set it on the work surface.
3. Remove the support box from the carton by lifting the foam support braces out.
4. Remove the foam braces from the support box.
5. Pull the plastic bag off the support box and place the box on the work surface.
6. Remove the square cardboard tube from the inner tray, open it and place the contents on the work surface.
7. Remove the bubble-wrapped package from the inner tray; open it and place the rack mount brackets on the work surface.
8. Remove the bag of hardware from the inner tray, open it and place the contents on the work surface.

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9. Verify that you have the components listed in the following table:
FastStor Rackmount Kit Components
Component ID Description Quantity
1 Support box with attached inner slide rail 1
2 Cover, top, support box 1
3 Screw, panhead, slotted, 8-32 x 3/8” 10*
4 Kepnut, 8-32 9*
5 Screw, flathead, philips, 4-40 x ¼” 10
6 Washer, flat, # 8 8*
7 Screw, panhead, philips, 4-40 x ¼” 3
8 Screw, panhead, philips, 10-32 x 3/8” 1
9 Kepnut, 10-32 1
10 Screw, panhead, philips, M6 x 10 x 10mm 8
11 Nut plate 4
12 Cage nut 2
13 Slide/rail assembly; consisting of outer front rail
adapter (9.5”), with attached outer slide rail
2
14 Rail adapter, outer, rear (17.5”) 2
15 Inner slide rail. 1
Left-hand 116 Mounting bracket, rack, with thumb screw
Right-hand 1
17 Cable tie, 7.5” 5
18 FastStor Rackmount Installation Instructions 1
19 Screw, panhead, philips, 8-32 x 3/8” 2
The component ID numbers listed in this table will be used throughout the remainder of these instructions in text and illustrations
* Some of these components are factory installed in the assembly.

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Preparing the Rack
Refer to the following illustration while performing Steps 1and 2:
1. Verify the alignment of the ends of the two front slide/rail assemblies (#13). The front edge of the slide rail should be aligned
with the notch in the front outer rail-adapter as shown in Rail Position Detail in the illustration. If necessary, adjust the
alignment of each rail assembly by loosening the two panhead screws (#3), reposition the ends of the slide rail until aligned,
then tighten the two screws.
2. Using two slotted, panhead screws (#3), two flat washers (#6), and two Kepnuts (#4) for each assembly, attach the rear outer
rail-adapters (#14) to the front slide/rail assemblies (#13) as shown. Do not fully tighten the screws at this time. Ensure that
the flange on the rear outer rail adapter is facing the same direction as the flange on the front slide/rail assemblies, as shown
in the illustration.
14 Rear outer rail-adapter
13 Slide/rail assembly
3 8 places
6
4
Line up ends when
installing rails,
approximately as
shown
Slide rail
Front outer rail-adapter
Rail Position Detail
3
6
4

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Refer to the following illustration while performing Steps 3 and 4:
3. Mount each slide rail assembly to your rack using four philips, panhead screws (#10) and a nut plate (#11) to secure them to
the rack’s vertical mounting-rails. Note that the rubber stop on the inner rail is positioned to the rear of the rack. Move the
rear outer rail-adapter (#14) on each assembly rearward as necessary to fit your rack, and then fully tighten the two screws
(#3) on the side of each rail.
4. If the rail assemblies are too short to fit your rack, fully tighten the two screws on the rear outer rail adapter. Now loosen the
two screws that secure the front rail adapter to the assembly, and pull the front adapter away from the rail until the rail
assembly fits your rack. After mounting both slide rail assemblies, fully tightening all screws on the slide rail assemblies.
The next step in the process is to prepare the FastStor for rack mounting. If you are rack mounting a single FastStor unit, follow
the instructions in the next section, titled: Preparing a Single FastStor for Rack Mounting. If you are rack mounting dual FastStor
units, continue the installation procedure by going to the section titled Preparing Dual FastStors for Rack Mounting.
Front of Rack
11 4 Places
10 8 Places
Typical Rack
Vertical
Mounting-Rail
Rubber Sto
p
3 8 places
6
4
14 Rear outer rail-adapter

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Preparing a Single FastStor for Rack Mounting
Determining Model
The first step in the rack mounting process is to determine the model of your FastStor. The following two illustrations represent
different models of a rack-mountable FastStor.
If the chassis of your FastStor is fully visible as shown in the “Rack-ready model” illustration, it is a rack-ready model. Proceed to
following section: Installing Kit Components.
If your FastStor includes an outer cover and trim bezels that enclose the chassis, and the identifying notches in the rear panel, as
shown in the following illustration, it is a convertible desktop unit and can be converted to a rack-ready model. Follow the
detailed conversion procedure in document 62-0192-01 FastStor Conversion Instructions (for Desktop/Rack Mount Applications)
to prepare your desktop FastStor for rack mounting. After completing the conversion, go to section: Installing Kit Components on
page 7 of this document.
Note: If your FastStor looks similar to the “Convertible desktop model” illustration, but does not have the identifying notches in
the rear panel, you have an early Desktop model that is NOT designed for rack mounting. Do not attempt to complete these rack
mounting instructions. Contact the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) for assistance.
Notch in
Rear Panel Notch in
Rear Panel
Rack-ready model
Convertible desktop model

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Installing Kit Components
1. Mount the left-hand inner slide rail (#15) to the FastStor using two slotted, pan head screws (# 3) as shown below.
Note: If the rear mounting-hole on the chassis is not threaded, you have an early rack-ready model. Perform the procedure
detailed in Appendix A: Side Rail Attachment for Early Model FastStor, then return to the next step in this procedure.
Refer to the illustration below while performing Steps 2 through 6.
2. Fasten the support box (#1) and your FastStor together using two philips, pan head screws (#19) at the front and rear of the
unit, and a philips, pan head screw (#8) with a Kepnut (#9) at the lower front of the unit. You must reach inside the front of
the FastStor and hold the Kepnut in place when installing the philips, pan head screw (#8). The upper mounting hole for the
front screw (#19) and the rear screw (#19) is threaded on the FastStor, and a Kepnut is not required.
3. Using a T-8 Torx driver, remove the upper and lower button head screws (#7) located at the front of the left side of the
FastStor.
4. Mount the left-hand front bracket (#16) to the left side of the FastStor using the two button head screws (#7) removed from
your FastStor during the previous step.
5. Remove the two button head screws (#7) located at the front on the right side of the support box. Mount the right-hand
bracket (#16) to the right side of the support box using the two button head screws (#7). Be sure that the thumbscrews are
positioned at the bottom as shown in the illustration above.
6. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, install the top cover (#2) to the support box using the 10 philips, flat head screws (#5).
The next step in the process is to install the FastStor into your rack. Follow the instructions in the section titled Installing the
FastStor/Support Box Assembly into the Rack later in this document.
15 Inner Rail
3 2 Places
Rear
Mounting Hole
1
2
5 (x 10)
16 (LH)
16 (RH)
19
19
9
8
Front
Mounting Hole

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Rack Mounting Dual FastStors
These instructions provide detailed descriptions of the steps you must perform to install a pair of FastStors in a single slot of your
rack. You’ll need a work surface to assemble the parts on before installing your FastStors in the rack.
Preparing Dual FastStors for Rack Mounting
The FastStor is designed so that two units may be mounted side-by-side in a single rack slot. You can also add a second FastStor
to one that you currently have mounted in a rack. Follow the instructions in this section to rack mount two FastStor units:
Note: If you are not adding a second unit to one already in a rack, perform the steps detailed in section Unpacking the Rack
Mount Kit, earlier in this document, and continue until you have completed the section Preparing the Rack. After the rails are
mounted in your rack, proceed to the section following this; Attaching Two FastStor Units.
Separating the FastStor and Attached Support Box
These instructions assume that you are adding a FastStor to one already mounted in a rack. The FastStor should be removed from
the rack, but the rails should not be removed (they will be used for both units).
1. Start by placing both FastStor units on a work surface so you can prepare them for installation. The unit with the attached
support box will be referred to as FastStor #1 and should be placed on the left side of your work surface. The second unit will
be referred to as FastStor #2 and should be placed on the right side of your work surface.
2. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, remove the 10 philips, flathead screws that secure the support box cover. Set the screws and
cover aside.
Remove 10 Screws
FastStor # 1

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3. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, remove the two philips, panhead screws (#19) in the front and rear compartment of the
support box.
4. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, remove the philips, panhead screw (#8) and Kepnut (#9), in the front compartment of the
support box. You must open the front door of the FastStor and reach inside to hold the Kepnut (#9) while removing the
screw.
5. Using a #1 flat blade screwdriver, remove the two slotted, panhead screws (#3) that secure the slide (#15) to the right side of
the support box. You will be mounting the slide onto FastStor #2.
6. Remove the front mounting bracket (#16) from the right side of the support box by removing the two philips, panhead screws
(#7). You will be mounting the bracket on FastStor #2. Set the support box aside.
Attaching Two FastStor Units
1. Determine the model of FastStor #2 by performing the instructions detailed on page 6. Continue with these instructions when
FastStor #2 is ready for rack mounting.
2. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, remove the seven philips, panhead screws that secure the drive assembly to the rear of
FastStor #2 as shown in the following illustration.
CAUTION: Ensure that the AC power cord is disconnected from your FastStor before removing the drive assembly.
1
2
3 456
7
19
19
3
3
9
8
16
15
7 x 2

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3. Grasp the handle and pull the drive assembly out from the chassis. There are two screws on the bottom of the drive assembly
frame that act like stops when removing the assembly. To slide the assembly past these stop points, simply lift up slightly on
the handle when the stops are encountered, and continue to pull the assembly out from the chassis. Set the drive assembly
aside.
4. Place both FastStor units so that the right side of FastStor #1 is against the left side of FastStor #2 as shown in the following
illustration.
As shown, the two FastStor units are connected together at the rear with a single philips screw (#7) installed inside FastStor #2,
and at the front by a philips screw (#8) inside FastStor #2, used with a Kepnut (#9) inside FastStor #1.
FastStor # 1 FastStor # 2
5. Open the front doors on both FastStor units.
6. With your right hand, reach inside through the front opening of FastStor #2 and insert the philips, panhead screw through the
mounting hole located as shown in the illustration below. Continue to hold the screw in place
7. With your left hand, reach inside through the front opening of FastStor #1 and install the Kepnut onto the philips screw. Use
a #1 Philips screwdriver to securely tighten the screw.
9
8
7

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8. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, install the philips, panhead screw (#7) through the keyhole shaped cutout inside FastStor #2
into the threaded rear mounting hole inside FastStor #1.
Note: If the threaded mounting hole is missing inside FastStor #1, it is an early rack-ready model. Complete the steps detailed in
Appendix B: Rear Mounting Point for Early Model Rack-Ready FastStor, then continue this procedure with step 9 on page 11.
9. Using a T-8 Torx driver, remove the upper and lower button head screws located at the front right side of FastStor #2.
10. If not already mounted, use a #1 philips screwdriver to install the left-hand mounting bracket (#16) to the left side of FastStor
#1 using two philips, panhead screws (#7). Be sure that the thumbscrews are positioned at the bottom.
Keyhole shaped
cutout
Keyhole shaped
cutout
7

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11. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, install the right-hand mounting bracket (#16) to the right side of FastStor #2 using two
philips, panhead screws (#7). Be sure that the thumbscrews are positioned at the bottom.
12. If not already mounted, use a #1 philips screwdriver to install the left-hand mounting bracket (#16) to the left side of FastStor
#1 using two philips, panhead screws (#7). Be sure that the thumbscrews are positioned at the bottom.
13. Using a #1 flat blade screwdriver, secure the inner slide rail (#15) to the right side of FastStor # 2 by installing two slotted,
panhead screws (#3) as shown in the following illustration.
14. Replace the drive assembly in FastStor #2 using the seven philips screws removed earlier to secure the assembly to the rear.
15. Complete the rack mount installation of your dual FastStors by performing the steps detailed in the following section,
keeping in mind that the dual FastStors are equivalent to the FastStor/support box assembly referred to in the section.
4-40 Button Head Screw
(x 2 each side)
15
3
7
3
16

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Installing the FastStor/Support Box Assembly into the Rack
1. With an assistant, lift the FastStor/support box assembly into position, and then guide the slides mounted on the FastStor and
support box into the slide rail assemblies on the rack.
2. Push the FastStor/support box assembly rearward, until the front mounting brackets contact the rack’s vertical mounting rails.
3. Install a cage nut in the mounting hole of each of the vertical mounting rails that lines up with the thumbscrews on the front
mounting brackets. The spring flanges on the cage nuts are designed to lock into the holes.
4. Push in each of the thumbscrews on the front mounting brackets and turn the screws clockwise to secure the FastStor/support
box assembly to the vertical mounting rails.
5. Install the AC line cord, SCSI cable and SCSI terminator to the rear of the FastStor by following the instructions in Chapter 2
— Hardware Installation of the FastStor Installation and Operating Guide.
6. Use the cable ties to secure the AC line cord and SCSI cable to your rack. Be sure to leave enough slack in them to allow the
FastStor to be pulled out of the rack on its rails as far as possible.
Your FastStor is now ready for use.

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Appendix A: Slide Rail Attachment for Early Model
FastStor
This appendix applies only to early model FastStor units with a non-threaded rear mounting-hole for the left slide rail attachment.
When installing the slide rail, you will need to install a Kepnut (#4) onto the slotted, pan head screw (#3) used in the rear
mounting-hole.
CAUTION: Ensure that the AC power cord is disconnected from your FastStor before removing the drive assembly.
1. Remove the seven philips, pan head screws that secure the drive assembly in the FastStor.
1
2
3 456
7
2. Grasp the handle and pull the drive assembly out from the chassis. There are two screws on the bottom of the drive assembly
frame that act like stops when removing the assembly. Lift up on the handle slightly when the stops are encountered, and
continue to pull the assembly out from the chassis. Set the drive assembly aside.

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3. Mount the front of the left-hand inner slide rail (#15) to your FastStor at the front mounting-hole using a slotted, pan head
screw (# 3). Refer to the illustration below for the location of the front mounting-hole.
4. Secure the rear of the left-hand inner slide rail (#15) to your FastStor at the rear mounting-hole using a slotted, pan head
screw (# 3) and a Kepnut. Reach inside the rear opening of your FastStor and install the Kepnut (#4) onto the screw (#3).
Refer to the exploded view in the following illustration for the location of the mounting-hole inside your FastStor.
Note: be careful to not disturb the blue and brown wires that connect the AC input module to the power supply.
5. Re-install the drive assembly and secure the rear panel with the seven screws removed previously.
6. Return to section: Installing Kit Components earlier in this document.
Rear Mountin
g
-Hole
15 Inner Rail
3 2 Places
Front
Mounting-Hole
3
4

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Appendix B: Rear Mounting Point for Early Model Rack-
Ready FastStor
Follow this procedure to attach an early model rack-ready FastStor to another FastStor.
1. Using a #1 philips screwdriver, install the philips, panhead screw (#19) into the rear mounting hole as shown in the
illustration.
Rear-Mounting Hole Location
Return to section: Attaching Two FastStor Units earlier in this document.
Lower rear
mounting hole
Lower rear
mounting hole
19

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