Quantum DX3000 User manual

DX3000 and DX5000
Quick Start Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................1
Notational Conventions .................1
Choosing a Location ..........................2
Rack Space Requirements...............2
Environmental Conditions .............2
Preparing for the Installation ...........2
Providing Necessary Tools ..............2
Taking ESD Precautions ..................2
Unpacking the DX3000/DX5000.........2
Installing the DX3000/DX5000 System3
Locating the Mounting Position ....3
Installing the DX3000/DX5000
Chassis .............................................4
Cabling the DX3000/DX5000..............7
Cabling a DX3000 System...............7
Cabling a DX5000 System...............8
Initial Configuration ..........................8
Introduction 0
This quick start guides provides basic installation and configuration instructions for
both the DX3000 and DX5000 systems (see figure 1). For more information, see
the
Quantum DX3000 and DX5000 User’s Guide on the documentation CD
provided with your DX3000 or DX5000 system.
Notational Conventions 0
This instruction uses the following conventions:
Figure 1 PX3000 and DX5000
NOTE:Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.
CAUTION:Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included
to prevent damage to equipment.
WARNING:Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are
included to prevent injury.

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Choosing a Location 0
The DX3000/DX5000 must be installed in a restricted access
location per specification EN69050-1. This system must only
be installed by qualified IT service personnel. This is required
to prevent untrained personnel from allowing body parts or
electrically conductive items to penetrate into the interior of
the system when replacing or installing drives, fans, and
power supplies.
When choosing an installation site for the DX3000/DX5000
system, consider the following requirements:
•Rack Space Requirements
•Environmental Conditions
Rack Space Requirements 0
Ta b l e 1 contains the rack requirements for both the DX3000
and DX5000.
Table 1 Rack Requirements
Environmental Conditions 0
The installation site must have the following environmental
conditions:
• Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
• Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)
• Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
These environmental conditions apply when the DX-Series
system is in operation.
DX3000 DX5000
Depth 27 in (68.6 cm) 25.4 in (64.5 cm)
Width 19 in (48.3 cm) 19 in (48.3 cm)
Height 3.5 in (8.9 cm),
2U
8.75 (22.2 cm), 5U
Weight 50 lbs (22.68 kg) 122 (55.34 kg)
Air
Clearance
Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper
air flow
NOTE:For additional specifications, refer to the
Quantum DX3000 and DX5000 User’s Guide (PN
81-81493)
Preparing for the Installation 0
Before you begin the installation procedure in this section,
make the following preparations as described in this
section:
•Providing Necessary Tools
•Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary Tools 0
Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the
DX3000 and DX5000 systems:
• #1 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
• #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
• #1 Flat head screwdriver
• Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit
Ta k i n g E S D P r e c a u t i on s 0
Some components within the DX3000 and DX5000 systems
contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts
while performing installation procedures, always observe
the following precautions:
• Keep the DX3000/DX5000 system turned off during all
installation procedures.
• Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory
kit).
• 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.
Unpacking the DX3000/DX5000 0
This section explains how to unpack both the DX3000 and
DX5000 system components and move them to their final
installation location.
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the
system will continue to be safeguarded after it arrives at the
installation site.
NOTE:Dry climates and cold-weather heating
environments have lower relative humidity and
are more likely to produce static electricity.

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Unpack and remove the following components from the
packing materials (see figure 2 and figure 3):
• DX3000 or DX5000 chassis
• Hard drive sleds
• Accessory kit
Figure 2 Unpacking the DX3000
WARNING:The DX3000 weighs 38 lbs (17.24 kg) and
the DX5000 weights 85 lbs (38.56 kg)
without hard drives. Two people are required
to lift either unit.
Foam
Foam
DX3000 chassis
Foam
Foam
Quick start
Cables
Harddrive
sleds
Rail kit
Antistatic
bag
Lift point
Figure 3 Unpacking the DX5000
Installing the DX3000/DX5000
System 0
Installing the DX3000/5000 in a rack consists of the
following steps:
•Locating the Mounting Position
•Installing the DX3000/DX5000 Chassis
Locating the Mounting
Position 0
Both the DX3000 and DX5000 systems are designed to fit in
a standard 19 inch wide rack. It is important to the chassis
installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails (see
figure 4).
Accessory kit
Foam
DX5000
chassis
Foam
Foam
Harddrive
sleds
Antistatic
bag
Lift point

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Figure 4 Rail Hole Pattern
WARNING:If the rack is empty at the time of
installation, do NOT install the DX3000 or
DX5000 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.
NOTE:Quantum ships sufficient clip nuts to support
mounting the DX3000/DX5000 rack rails and also
to secure the front of the chassis to the rails.
7U of rack space
1 DX3000 System (2U)
2U 1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
1 DX5000 System (5U)
1U = 1.75 in
(44.45mm)
5U
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
.625 in (15.9 mm)
Top of rack
.312 in (7.92 mm)
.5 in (12.7 mm)
Hole pattern
The marks above (X)
indicate the location of
mounting hardware on
the rack rails. Ensure that
any necessary mounting
hardware is installed on
the rack rails prior to
installing the chassis.
Clip nut
Installing the DX3000/
DX5000 Chassis 0
1Assemble the DX3000/DX5000 support brackets
figure 5:
•For the DX5000 - The DX5000 rails are preset for
easy installation. Loosen the two nuts securing the
back portion of the rail so the rail can adjust to the
depth of the rack.
•For the DX3000 - The DX3000 rails are preset for
28 in (71.1cm). Loosen the nuts to adjust the rails
to the depth of the rack.
NOTE:Two sizes of support brackets are included
with the DX3000 rails to support various rack
depths. Measure the depth of the rack to
determine the depth. The short brackets (5
in., 12.7cm) are used for rack depths of 28 to
31 in (71.1 to 78.7 cm). The long brackets
(10 in., 25.4 cm) are used for rack depths of
32 to 36 in (81.3 to 91.4 cm). Use the
appropriate support bracket for your rack.

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Figure 5 Assembling the Rack
Rails
2Install the left and right chassis support brackets at the
beginning of a hole pattern (see Locating the Mounting
Position) and secure as follows (see figure 6):
•DX3000 - One 10-32 x .50 in. Slotted screw with
and a three hole nut plate on each rail at the front
and back of the rack. 10-32 x .50 in. PHILLIPS
screws and nuts are also provided for racks with
threaded holes.
NOTE:The support brackets extend to accommodate
rack depths or 30 to 36 in. (76.2 to 91.4 cm).
NOTE:The DX3000 support brackets must be installed
on the inside rack rails.
DX3000: The brackets are
secured with four #8 PHILLIPS
screws and four nuts.
DX3000: Bracket (short
brackets pre installed)
DX5000: Adjustment
screws; adjusts to
the depth of your
rack
DX5000: Front mounting
bracket preset. Ensure the
screws are in the correct
position.
DX5000rackrails
DX3000rackrails
•DX5000 - Two 10-32 x .50 in. PHILLIPS screws on
each rail at the front and back of the rack for the
DX5000.
Figure 6 Installing the Chassis
Support Brackets (DX3000 and
DX5000)
3Once the rails are secured to the rack, tighten the rail
adjustment nuts on each rail.
4With the support brackets installed, prepare the chassis
mounting holes if necessary (see figure 7 for hole
location). These are the holes used to secure the chassis
to the rack.
NOTE:Ensure that clip nuts are installed on the rails (see
figure 4) prior to installing the DX5000 rails.
DX5000
support
brackets
DX3000
support
brackets
10-32 x .50
PHILLIPS
screws Clip nuts
Three hole nu
t
plate, use
bottom hole
10-32 x .50
slotted
screw

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Figure 7 DX3000/DX5000
Chassis Mounting Holes
5Carefully slide the chassis into the rack.
6Secure the DX3000/DX5000 chassis to the rack with the
following hardware (see figure 8):
•DX3000 - two 10-32 x 1.25 in. (M5 x 32 metric also
provided) black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the
front of the chassis. Tighten to 5 in/lbs.
•DX5000 - two 10-32 x 1.25 in. (M5 x 32 metric also
provided) black PHILLIPS screws on each side of the
front of the chassis.
WARNING:The DX3000 weighs 38 lbs (17.24 kg)
and the DX5000 weights 85 lbs (38.56
kg) without hard drives. Two people are
required to lift either unit.
Chassis mounting
holes
Chassis mounting
holes
DX5000 supportbracket
DX3000supportbracke
t
Figure 8 Securing the DX3000/
DX5000 Chassis to the Rack
7Install each of the hard drive sleds into the DX-Series
storage array chassis. Ensure each drive is completely
installed in the chassis with the drive handle in the
closed position (see figure 9 for DX3000 and figure 10
for DX5000).
CAUTION:Use ESD procedures when handling the hard
drives sleds (see “Taking ESD Precautions” on
page 2). Place the ESD wrist strap on your
wrist and connect the other end of the strap
to the DX3000/DX5000 chassis.
DX3000 chassis
DX5000 chassis
10-32 in. (M5)
screws
Clip nuts, installed in step 4

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Figure 9 Installing the Disk
Drives in the DX3000 Chassis
NOTE:The hard drives must be installed in the
proper sequence since RAID sets have already
been established at the factory. Refer to the
label on the bottom of the drive sled for the
drive number. The hard drive numbering
starts in the lower left-hand drive bay and
then moves to the right.
DX3000
DX5000
Drive 0 Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3
Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive 7
Drive 0 Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3
Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive 7
Drive 8 Drive 9 Drive 10 Drive 11
Drive 0 Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3
Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive 7
Drive 8 Drive 9 Drive 10 Drive 11
Array
controller 2
Array
controller 1
Drive0Drive1
Drive4Drive6
Drive7
Drive5
Figure 10 Installing the Disk
Drives in the DX5000 Chassis
The DX3000/DX5000 chassis is now installed in the rack.
Cabling the DX3000/DX5000 0
The cabling instructions differ depending on the system
installed. Refer to the following sections for either the
DX3000 or DX5000 system:
•Cabling a DX3000 System
•Cabling a DX5000 System
Cabling a DX3000 System 0
Connect the following cables to the back of the DX3000
system (see figure 11):
• Connect a power cable to each power supply
• Connect an Ethernet cable to port ETH1
• Fibre Channel cable (optional)
Drive11
Drive0
Drive0
Drive11
Array
controller 2
Array
controller 1

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Figure 11 DX3000 System
Cabling
Cabling a DX5000 System 0
Connect the following cables to the back of the DX5000
system (see figure 12):
• Connect a power cable to each power supply
• Connect an Ethernet cable to port ETH1(left-hand port)
• Fibre Channel cable (optional)
Figure 12 DX5000 System
Cabling
Initial Configuration 0
Before the DX3000/DX5000 is operational, you must
configure the system by completing the remote
management setup screens.
Power supply cables Ethernet ports
Fibre Channel ports (optional Optyon™ card)
12
Power supply cables
Ethernet ports Fibre Channel ports (optional
Optyon™ cards)
12
Configuring the DX3000/DX5000 consists of the following
major steps:
• Accept the License Agreement
• Complete the User Registration
• Complete the Network Configuration
• Select a RAID Configuration
• Create Cartridges on the DX3000/DX5000
To configure the DX3000/DX5000:
1Turn on the D3000/DX5000 system by pressing the
power button located on the front of the chassis (see
figure 13).
Figure 13 Power Buttons
2On a computer on the same subnet as the DX3000/
DX5000, enter the IP address of the system in the
Address field of a web browser.
The Log In screen displays (see figure 14).
NOTE:The default IP address is: 10.1.1.1 for port 1
and 10.0.1.0 for port 2.
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03
34!453
Power button
Power button

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Figure 14 Log In Screen
3Select Administrator and enter password for the
password.
The License Agreement screen displays (see figure 15).
Figure 15 License Agreement
4Read the license agreement and press I Accept to
continue.
The User Registration screen displays (see figure 16).
NOTE:If you do not accept the license agreement,
the DX3000/DX5000 will not function.
Figure 16 User Registration
5The registration information is sent to Quantum to
allow the system to be easily serviced and maintained.
If you do not want to register on-line, press Skip, then
fill out and mail the warranty card included in the
DX3000/DX5000 accessory kit. When finished, click
Continue to continue.
The Network Configuration screen displays (see
figure 17).
Figure 17 Network
Configuration

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6Enter the network configuration information for both
Ethernet ports (if used) and the host and domain
information in the General Section. When finished click
Next to continue.
The RAID Selection screen displays (see figure 18).
Figure 18 RAID Selection
(DX5000 with Twelve Drives)
7The DX3000/DX5000 systems ship from Quantum in the
following default RAID5 configurations:
•DX3000 - One logical drive with either four or
eight hard drives.
•DX5000 (twelve hard drives) - Two logical drives:
The first logical drive contains six hard drives. The
second logical drive contains five hard drives. The
last hard drive is reserved as a hot spare.
•DX5000 (twenty-four drives) - Four logical drives:
First the third logical drives contain six hard drives.
Second and fourth logical drives contain 5 hard
drives. Two hard drives are reserved as hot spares.
have two hard drives reserved as hot spares.
NOTE:When DHCP is disabled, the default IP
address for port 1 is 10.1.1.1 with a netmask
of 255.255.255.0. The default IP address for
port 2 is 10.0.1.0 with a netmask of
255.255.0.0.
NOTE:Refer to the
Quantum DX3000 and DX5000
User’s Guide
(PN 81-81493)for additional
network configuration information.
DX5000 users can disable the hot spare option(s) to
maximize storage capacity. This process takes
approximately 4 hours to complete. Click Next to
continue. During this initialization period, the system is
available, but only in a degraded (slower) mode.
The Media Areas Configuration screen displays (see
figure 19).
Figure 19 Media Areas
Configuration
The Media Areas Configuration screen allows you to
specify how much storage space is dedicated to either
virtual tape cartridges or virtual disks.
8If you would like tape cartridges to be available on one
or more volumes, change the number in the Ta p e
Cartridge Area (GB) from a minimum of 5 GB to the
total capacity of the volume. 5 GB is the smallest size
available to tape cartridges.
9If you would like virtual disks to be available on one or
more volumes, change the number in Virtual Disk Area
(GB) from a minimum of 1 GB to the total capacity of
the volume.
10 Click Next. to continue
The Cartridge Creation screen displays (see figure 20).

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Figure 20 Cartridge Creation
(DX5000 with Twelve Drives)
11 Select the volume(s), either All Volumes or Volume
Name, where the tape cartridges will be created.
12 Create cartridges by either quantity or capacity:
• If you select By quantity, you can create between 1
and 400 cartridges per LUN. The capacity decreases
the more tape cartridges you create.
•If you select By capacity, you choose between 5
GB and the maximum capacity of the logical
drive per cartridge. The number of cartridges
decreases with higher capacity per cartridge.
13 Enter the starting cartridge barcode.
NOTE:The maximum number of cartridges depends
on the size of the volumes created in the
Media Areas Configuration section.
NOTE:The barcode format must be AANNNN, where
A is any uppercase alpha-numeric character
and N is any single digit (0-9). Barcodes
automatically increment.
14 Click Next.
The Finish System Setup screen displays.
15 Click OK to apply your settings.
The DX3000/DX5000 is configured and ready for
operation. Refer to the Quantum DX3000 and DX5000
User’s Guide (PN 81-81493)for additional information.