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DXi4500 Installation and
Configuration Guide
Contents
DXi4500 Configurations......................... 2
Choosing a Location .............................. 2
Installation Requirements.................. 2
Rack Space Requirements .................. 3
Environmental Conditions ................. 3
Preparing for the Installation ................ 3
Taking ESD Precautions ...................... 3
Taking ESD Precautions ...................... 3
Unpacking the DXi4500 ......................... 4
Installing the DXi4500 System............... 6
Locating the Mounting Position ........ 6
Installing the DXi4500 ....................... 7
Cabling the DXi4500 ........................ 11
Initial Configuration............................. 11
Accessing the DXi4500, Remote
Management Interface .................... 12
Completing the Setup Wizard ......... 15
Connecting the Ethernet Cables ...... 19
Creating a Typical Backup
Configuration................................... 20
DXi4500 Installation and
Configuration Guide
This guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the
DXi4500 system (see Figure 1). Make sure to read the DXi4500 Site
Planning Guide before starting your installation. The Site Planning Guide is
included on the documentation CD provided with your DXi4500 system.
Note: Make sure to take the online training for the DXi4500 in order to
make the best use of your product. The online training is available
at www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/
Index.aspx
This instruction uses the following conventions:
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.
Figure 1 DXi4500 System

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DXi4500 Configurations
The DXi4500 is available in the following configurations (see Ta b l e 1 ):
Table 1 DXi4500
Configurations
Configuration Number of Hard Drives Hard Drive Capacity
DXi4510 (2.2 TB Usable Capacity) 8500 GB
DXi4520 (4.4 TB Usable Capacity) 81 TB
Choosing a Location
Quantum recommends installing the DXi4500 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 DXi4500 system, consider the following
requirements:
•Installation Requirements
•Rack Space Requirements
•Environmental Conditions
Installation
Requirements
Review the DXi4500 Site Planning Guide (PN 6-66909) to ensure that your site meets the
installation requirements for the DXi4500.

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Rack Space
Requirements
Tabl e 2 contains the rack requirements for the DXi4500 components.
Table 2 Rack Requirements
DXi4500
Height 2U, 3.40 in (8 6 cm)
Width (side to side) 17.19 in (43.6 cm)
Depth (front to back) 24.09 in (61 cm)
Weight (stand alone) 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg)
Air Clearance Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow
Environmental
Conditions
The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:
• Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
• Temperature: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F) 35 °C Max, Altitude = 900 m or 2952.75 ft
(28 °C Max, Altitude = 3048 m or 10,000 ft)
These environmental conditions apply when the DXi4500 system is in operation.
Note: For additional specifications, refer to the Quantum DXi4500 User’s Guide (PN 6-
66904) 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:
•Taking ESD Precautions on page 3
Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the DXi4500 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid
damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the
following precautions:
• Keep the DXi4500 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.

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• 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 DXi4500
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be
safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.
Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials (see
Figure 2):
• DXi4500 chassis
• Front bezel with key
• (4) power cords, 2 U.S. and 2 international cables
• Ethernet cables
• Left and right slide assemblies
• Cable-management arm
• Left and right cable-management arm ramp assemblies
• DXi4500 Quick Reference and Documentation CD
• DXi4500 Installation and Configuration Instructions
• Accessory kit
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 DXi4500 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the
chassis.

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Figure 2 Unpacking the
DXi4500
DXi4500
Slide rails
Tie bands
Chassis rails Front bezel

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Installing the DXi4500 System
Installing the DXi4500 in a rack consists of the following steps:
1Locating the Mounting Position on page 6
2Installing the DXi4500 on page 7
3Cabling the DXi4500 on page 11
Locating the Mounting
Position
The DXi4500 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 2U
(3.5 in (8.9 cm)) of vertical space for the DXi4500 system. 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 1-U 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 3). Rack cabinets may have round or square holes.
Figure 3 Rail Hole Pattern
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)
1 U (44 mm [1.75 inches])
WARNING: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the DXi4500
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).

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Installing the DXi4500 Installing the DXi4500 consists of the following steps:
•Installing the DXi4500 Rack Mounting Rails
•Installing the DXi4500 Chassis
Installing the DXi4500 Rack Mounting Rails
1Install the rack mounting rails (see Figure 4 for square holes and Figure 5 for Round
holes):
aPosition the left and right rail end pieces of the rail module labeled FRONT
facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the square holes on the front
side of the vertical rack flanges. Align each end piece to seat the pegs in the
bottom hole of the first U space and the top hole of the second U space.
bEngage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and
the second tooth on the latch locks in place.
Note: To remove the rack mounting rails, pull the Release latch located on the
front of the rail.
Figure 4 Installing the Rack
Mounting Rails (Square Holes)
Front side of rack rails
Front of rack
Back of rack
Rail teeth
Rail pegs
Second tooth
engaged
Release
button
Release
button

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Figure 5 Installing the Rack
Mounting Rails (Round Holes)
2Place the DXi4500 on a level surface and align the four keyhole slots on the chassis
rails with the corresponding pins on the system. Slide the chassis rails towards the
back of the system until each one locks into place (see Figure 6).
WARNING: The DXi4500 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the
chassis.
Note: To disengage the chassis rails, pull the latch and push the rails toward the front
of the chassis.
Front side of rack rails
Front of rack
Back of rack
Rail teeth
Rail pegs
Second tooth
engaged
Release
button
Release
button

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Figure 6 Installing the Chassis
Rails
Front
Back
Chassis rails
Latch

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Installing the DXi4500 Chassis
WARNING: Ensure that the system is properly supported until the chassis rails are
locked into the slide rails on both sides.
1To install the DXi4500 chassis (see Figure 7):
WARNING: The DXi4500 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the
chassis.
aPull the slide rails out of the rack until they lock into place.
bAlign and insert the ends of the chassis rails into the ends of the slide rails. Push
the system inward until the chassis rails lock into place.
cPush or pull the blue tab located near the front of the system and slide the
system into the rack.
Figure 7 Installing the
DXi4500 Chassis
Slide rails extended
DXi4500 chassis
Blue tab
Chassis rails