Quantum DXi4700 Installation and operation manual

6-68107-03 Rev C, December 2016 *6-68107-03 C*
Quantum DXi4700 Capacity
Upgrade Guide
Introduction 3
Preparing for the Capacity Upgrade 4
Software Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking System Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gathering Necessary Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Taking ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Capacity Upgrade Overview 6
Capacity Upgrade Major Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Determining the DXi4700 Model 7
Unpacking the Upgrade Components 9
Unpacking the Additional Node Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking the DXi4700 Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shutting Down the System 12
Installing Components in the Node 13
Installing the Node Hard Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Opening the Node Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Memory Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the H810/H830 RAID Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Closing the Node Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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2Contents
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Installing Expansion Modules 28
Determining the Order of the Components in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Locating the Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the DXi4700 Expansion Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cabling the System 32
Turning On the System 37
Installing the Storage Capacity License 38
Troubleshooting 41

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Introduction 3
Introduction
This document provides instructions for upgrading the storage capacity of a
Quantum DXi4700 disk backup system. There are two methods for upgrading
storage capacity:
•Adding a Storage Capacity License - Upgrade the usable capacity of the
system by adding license keys (6TB, 8TB, and 18TB) to enable hardware
capacity that is already installed in the system. For example, you can
upgrade the usable capacity of a 5 TB system to 11 TB simply by adding a
storage capacity license key. See Ta ble 1 for the licensed usable capacities
that are available for each hardware configuration.
•Adding Additional Hardware Capacity - Upgrade the usable capacity of
the system by installing additional hardware capacity along with a storage
capacity license key. See Tab le 1 for supported configurations.
• Upgrade the base Node with 6 additional hard drives for a total of 12
hard drives (4 TB each).
• Add up to three Expansion modules (JBODs) to the system. Each
Expansion module contains 12 hard drives (4 TB each).
Note: You must upgrade the Node to a total of 12 hard drives before
adding Expansion modules to the system.

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Table 1 DXi4700 Supported
Configurations
Preparing for the Capacity Upgrade
WARNING: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, bodily injury, or damage to
the equipment, read all instructions and warnings in the
Quantum Products System, Safety, and Regulatory Information
Guide
that shipped with your system. The guide is also available
at: http://quantum.com/cssp
Before you begin the DXi4700 storage capacity upgrade, make the following
preparations:
•Software Upgrades
•Checking System Health
•Gathering Necessary Tools
•Taking ESD Precautions
Configuration
Nominal
Capacity*
Licensed
Usable
Capacity
System
Memory
Expansion
Modules
(JBODs)
To t a l R a c k
Space
Required
DXi4700 (NAS/VTL/Multi-Protocol)
•1Node
• 3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
• 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports for
VTL (VTL and Multi-Protocol
configurations only)
• 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports for
PTT (Multi-Protocol configurations
only)
• 2 x 6 Gb SAS ports (DXi4700 G1
configurations with Expansion
modules only)
• 2 x 12 Gb SAS ports (DXi4700 G2
configurations with Expansion
modules only)
• (Optional) Additional network
adapter providing 2 x 10 GbE
(SFP+) Ethernet ports or 2 x 10
GBase-T Ethernet ports.
12 TB 5 TB /
11 TB
32 GB 02U
28 TB 19 TB /
27 TB
32 GB 02U
64 TB 45 TB /
63 TB
64 GB 14U
100 TB 81 TB /
99 TB
64 GB 26U
136 TB 117 TB /
135 TB
96 GB 38U
* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

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Software Upgrades It is highly recommended that you upgrade to the latest version of DXi Software
before starting a capacity upgrade. For more information on software upgrades,
see the “Software Upgrades” section of the
DXi4700 User’s Guide (6-68106).
Checking System Health Make sure the following conditions are met before you continue with the
capacity upgrade:
• All backup jobs are completed and there is no pending I/O.
• All replication jobs are completed, and replication is paused (Replication >
Actions page).
• All space reclamation tasks are completed without errors (Utilities > Space
Reclamation page).
• All healthchecks are completed without errors (Utilities > Space
Reclamation page).
• All components in the system display Normal status (Status > Hardware
page).
• All outstanding administration alerts are deleted (Alerts > Admin Alerts
page).
• All service tickets are closed (Alerts > Service Tickets page).
For more information, see the DXi4700 User’s Guide (6-68106), or click Help >
Help Contents in the remote management console to display the DXi online
help.
Gathering Necessary
Tools
The following tools are required for the storage capacity upgrade:
• Small flat head screwdriver
Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the DXi4700 system contain static-sensitive parts. To
avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always
observe the following precautions:
• 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.
• Wear anti-static wrist bands when unpacking and handling the units, and
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.

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Capacity Upgrade Overview
To upgrade the usable capacity of the DXi4700 by enabling hardware capacity
that is already installed in the system, simply enter the storage capacity license
keys (6TB, 8TB, and 18TB). Skip directly to Installing the Storage Capacity License
on page 38.
To upgrade the usable capacity of the DXi4700 by installing additional hardware
capacity, you need to install one or more components. The components you
need to install depend on the initial usable capacity and the total usable
capacity after the upgrade (see Ta b l e 2 ):
• Node hard drives (4 TB each) (6)
• Memory modules (4 GB DIMMs) (8 or 16)
• H810 RAID controller card (DXi4700 G1)
• H830 RAID Controller (DXi4700 G2) (1)
• Expansion Modules (JBODS) (1 to 3)
Capacity Upgrade
Major Steps
To perform the hardware capacity upgrade, complete the following major steps
in order:
1Determining the DXi4700 Model on page 7
2Unpacking the Upgrade Components on page 9
3Shutting Down the System on page 12
4Installing Components in the Node on page 13
5Installing Expansion Modules on page 28
6Cabling the System on page 32
7Turning On the System on page 37
8Installing the Storage Capacity License on page 38
Note: If you encounter problems while performing the capacity upgrade, see
Troubleshooting on page 41.

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Table 2 DXi4700 Hardware
Capacity Upgrades
Determining the DXi4700 Model
Before starting a capacity upgrade, you will need to determine if the DXi system
is a DXi4700 G1 or DXi4700 G2. The DXi4700 model information is located on
the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node (see Figure 1). T
• The DXi4700 G2 information tag does not include “G1” in the part number
(see Figure 2).
• The DXi4700 G1 information tag does include “G2” in the part number (see
Figure 3).
Capacity After Upgrade
Components to Add to the System
11 TB 19 TB /
27 TB
45 TB /
63 TB
81 TB /
99 TB
117 TB /
135 TB
Capacity Before Upgrade
5 TB /
11 TB
License Key 6 Node drives
License Key
6 Node drives
8 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
1 JBOD
License Key
6 Node drives
8 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
2 JBODs
License Key
6 Node drives
16 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
3 JBODs
License Key
19 TB /
27 TB
-- License Key 8 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
1 JBOD
License Key
8 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
2 JBODs
License Key
16 DIMMs
1 RAID Card
3 JBODs
License Key
45 TB /
63 TB
-- -- License Key 1 JBOD
License Key
8 DIMMs
2 JBODs
License Key
81 TB /
99 TB
-- -- -- License Key 8 DIMMs
1 JBOD
License Key
117 TB -- -- -- -- License Key

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Figure 1 DXi4700 Information
Ta g
Figure 2 DXi4700 G2
Information Tag
Figure 3 DXi4700 G1
Information Tag
Pull out information tag to view
system part number

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Unpacking the Upgrade Components
Depending on the hardware capacity upgrade you are performing, the
necessary components ship in one or more boxes. Each box includes a label that
notes the number of the box and the total number of boxes in the shipment (for
example, box 1 of 3). MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL BOXES IN THE
SHIPMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE UPGRADE.
To unpack the upgrade components, refer to the following sections:
•Unpacking the Additional Node Components on page 9
•Unpacking the DXi4700 Expansion Module on page 10
Note: Make sure to retain all packing materials, as well as the documentation
and other items included in the shipping box. The packaging materials
must be used if the system is relocated.
WARNING: The DXi4700 G1 Node and Expansion module (JBOD) weigh 61.0
pounds (27.7 kg) and 62.6 pounds (28.4 kg) respectively. The
DXi4700 G2 Node and Expansion module (JBOD) weigh 49.4
pounds (22.4 kg) and 59.2 pounds (26.8 kg) respectively. A
minimum of two people are required to lift either chassis.
Unpacking the
Additional Node
Components
Depending on the upgrade, additional Node components may ship in separate
boxes (see Capacity Upgrade Overview on page 6):
• Node hard drives (4 TB each) (6)
• Memory modules (4 GB DIMMs) (8 or 16)
• H810 RAID controller card (DXi4700 G1) (1)
• H830 RAID controller card (DXi4700 G2) (1)
Carefully unpack and remove the components from the packing materials (see
Figure 3).

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Figure 4 Unpacking the
Additional DXi4700 Node
Components
Unpacking the DXi4700
Expansion Module
Depending on the upgrade, 1–3 Expansion modules (JBODs) may ship in
separate boxes (see Capacity Upgrade Overview on page 6). The box containing
each DXi4700 Expansion module contains the following items:
• Rack mount rails
• Cable management straps
• Accessory kit, which includes the following:
• C13 to C14 power cord (2)
• North American power cord (2)
• SAS interconnect cable (1m) (2)
• Expansion module bezel and bezel key (secured with tape inside bezel)
For each Expansion module (if any), carefully unpack and remove the
components from the packing materials (see Figure 5).
4 TB Hard Drive 4 GB Memory Module
H810 RAID Controller (DXi4700 G1)
X520 10 GbE Card
X540 10 GBase-T Card
H830 RAID Controller (DXi4700 G2)

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Figure 5 Unpacking the
DXi4700 Expansion Module
Expansion module (JBOD)
Box
Bezel (key taped to back)
Rack mount rails
Foam
Accessory kit

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Shutting Down the System
To shut down the system:
Caution: Before shutting down the DXi4700, make sure that all backup and
replication jobs are finished, and that space reclamation activity is
complete.
1In the remote management console, navigate to the Utilities > Reboot &
Shutdown page (see Figure 6).
Note: For information about accessing the remote management console,
see the DXi4700 User’s Guide (6-68106).
Figure 6 Reboot & Shutdown
Page
2Select Shutdown and click Apply.
3Close the browser window.
4After the Node shuts down, turn off both power switches on the back of all
installed Expansion modules (JBODs) (see Figure 7).
Figure 7 Expansion Module
Power Switches - DXi4700
EMM
EMM
Power switches
Expansion module (rear)

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Installing Components in the Node
Depending on the upgrade, you may need to install additional components in
the DXi4700 Node (see Capacity Upgrade Overview on page 6). To install the
additional Node components, see the following sections:
•Installing the Node Hard Drives on page 13
•Opening the Node Cover on page 15
•Installing the Memory Modules on page 19
•Installing the H810/H830 RAID Controller on page 23
•Closing the Node Cover on page 25
Installing the Node
Hard Drives
The Node has a total of 12 hard drive slots. For all configurations, 6 hard drives
(4 TB each) are pre-installed in hard drive slots 0–5.
If required for the upgrade, remove the hard drive blanks from slots 6–11 and
install 6 hard drives (4 TB each) in the Node. The additional hard drives
must be
installed in hard drive slots 6–11 (see Figure 8).
Caution: Do not remove the hard drives pre-installed in hard drive slots 0–5.
If these drives are removed for any reason, you must re-install them
in their original positions.
Table 3 DXi4700 Node Hard
Drive Configurations DXi4700
Capacity
Node Hard
Drives Populated Hard Drive Slots
5 TB
11 TB
6•Slots0–5
19 TB
27 TB
45 TB
63 TB
81 TB
99 TB
117 TB
135 TB
12 •Slots0–5
• Slots 6–11

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Figure 8 Node Hard Drive
Locations
To install the additional hard drives in the DXi4700 Node:
Caution: Use appropriate ESD precautions, including the use of a grounding
strap, when performing this procedure.
1Remove the hard drive blank from each hard drive slot (slots 6–11):
aGrasp the front of the hard drive blank and press the release button (see
Figure 9).
bSlide the hard blank out until it is free of the hard drive slot.
Figure 9 Removing a Node
Hard Drive Blank
HDD Slot 0 HDD Slot 3 HDD Slot 6 HDD Slot 9
HDD Slot 1 HDD Slot 4 HDD Slot 7 HDD Slot 10
HDD Slot 2 HDD Slot 5 HDD Slot 8 HDD Slot 11
Install additional hard
drives in slots 6–11
Do NOT remove hard
drives from slots 0–5

Release button
Hard drive blank

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2Install a hard drive in each hard drive slot (slots 6–11):
Note: The additional hard drives are not keyed to a particular slot. You
may install any hard drive in any slot, as long as it is installed in slot
6–11.
Caution: Use only the Quantum-supplied hard drives in the DXi4700
Node. Do
not use any other drive (not even one taken from
another DXi).
aOn the drive carrier, press the release button to extend the handle (see
Figure 10).
Figure 10 Installing a Node
Hard Drive
bInsert the drive carrier into the drive slot and push it in all the way.
cClose the drive carrier handle to lock the drive in place.
Opening the Node
Cover
To remove the DXi4700 Node from the rack and remove the top cover:
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is on
may expose you to a risk of electric shock.
Caution: Use appropriate ESD precautions, including the use of a grounding
strap, when working inside the Node.
1If installed, remove the front bezel by lifting the latch on the left side of the
bezel. (If necessary, unlock the bezel first.)
2Disconnect all power, SAS, Ethernet, and Fibre Channel cables from the rear
of the Node. Make sure to label the cables so they can be easily identified
when they are re-connected to the Node after the upgrade procedure is
complete.
3Press the locking tab on either side of the Node, and pull the Node out from
the rack until the inner rails lock.
Hard drive handle
Hard drive carrier
Release button

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Note: If necessary, remove the optional screws securing the Node to the
front of the rack (behind the locking tab).
4Locate the lock levers on the sides of the inner rails (see Figure 11). Unlock
each lever by rotating it up to its release position.
Figure 11 Removing the
DXi4700 Node from the Rack
5Grasp the sides of the Node firmly and pull it forward until the rail standoffs
are at the front of the J-slots.
6Lift the Node up and away from the rack and place it on a flat, stable
surface.
WARNING: The DXi4700 G1 Node and Expansion module (JBOD) weigh
61.0 pounds (27.7 kg) and 62.6 pounds (28.4 kg) respectively.
The DXi4700 G2 Node and Expansion module (JBOD) weigh
49.4 pounds (22.4 kg) and 59.2 pounds (26.8 kg) respectively.
A minimum of two people are required to lift either chassis.
7Press and hold the power button on the front of the Node for three seconds
to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover (see
Figure 12).
Inner slide rails
Rear rail standoffs
Rear rail J-slots
Slide-release lock button
Lock lever

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Figure 12 Node Power Button
8On the Node cover, rotate the latch release lock counterclockwise to the
unlocked position (see Figure 13).
Figure 13 Removing the Node
Cover
9Lift the latch on top of the Node and slide the cover back.
10 Grasp the cover on both sides, and carefully lift the cover away from the
Node.
11 Remove the cooling shroud by holding the touch points and lifting the
shroud away from the Node (see Figure 14).
Power Button
System Node (Front)
Node cover
Latch Latch release lock

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Figure 14 Removing the
Cooling Shroud
12 Remove the cooling-fan assembly by lifting the release levers upwards (see
Figure 15)
Figure 15 Removing and
Installing the Cooling Fan
13 Lift the cooling-fan assembly out of the Node.
Figure 16 illustrates the interior of the DXi4700 Node with the cover removed.
Cooling shroud
Cooling fan assembly
Cooling fans
Blue release levers
Guide pins
Cooling fan connectors

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Figure 16 Inside the DXi4700
Node
Installing the Memory
Modules
The Node has 24 memory sockets divided into 2 sets (A and B) of 12 slots each.
Each set (A or B) is dedicated to one CPU. For all configurations, memory
modules (4 GB DIMMs) are pre-installed in 8 memory sockets, for a total of
32 GB of memory.
If required for the upgrade, install 8 or 16 additional memory modules (4 GB
DIMMS) in the Node (see Ta b le 4 ). Memory modules
must be installed in the
correct sockets in order for the system to function properly (see Figure 17):
Note: Memory socket numbers are displayed on the clear window on the
cooling shroud.
1
0
2
3
1
0
2
3
Cooling shroud
Memory modules
Expansion card riser 1
- Optional X520 10 GbE Network Card (DXi4700 G1)
Expansion card riser 3
- H810 RAID Controller (DXi4700 G1)
- H830 RAID Controller (DXi4700 G2)
Expansion card riser 2
- Optional X520 10GbE Network
Card (DXi4700 G1)

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Table 4 DXi470 Memory
Configurations DXi4700
Capacity
Total System
Memory Populated Memory Sockets
5 TB
11 TB
19 TB
27 TB
32 GB •A1–A4andB1–B4( white sockets)
45 TB
63 TB
81 TB
99 TB
64 GB •A1–A4andB1–B4( white sockets)
•A5–A8andB5–B8( black sockets)
117 TB
135 TB
96 GB •A1–A4andB1–B4( white sockets)
•A5–A8andB5–B8( black sockets)
• A9–A12 and B9–B12 ( green sockets)