Quantum DXi9000 User manual

DXi9000 QUICK START
Using variable-length deduplication, the DXi9000 provides scalable backup storage and disaster recovery
protection across sites. It can also replicate the data as part of disaster recovery. Two systems are available: the
DXi9000 SD (standard density) and DXi9000 HD (high density). For installation instructions, including pre-
installation requirements, log into CSWeb, and access the DXi9000 Service Documentation Center:
https://qsweb.quantum.com/DXi9000_Service.
Activate your warranty and register your product with Quantum: www.quantum.com/startup
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Node
The Node for the HD and the SD systems has the same options.
Node Front
Left control panel
Information tag
Solid state drives Right control panel
Node Back
Optional Ethernet or
Fibre Channel ports
SAS ports
VGA connector
Power supplies
Ethernet ports
USB connectors
Ethernet
link rate
Drive expansion
port fault
Drive expansion
activity
SAS host/
expansion activity
Ethernet
activity SAS host/
expansion fault
Tray ID and
error code
Activity
Locate
Cache
active
Array Module Back
Attention
Array and Expansion Module Backs
The Array Module and the EBOD for the DXi9000 SD and the DXi9000 HD systems are the
same.
Expansion Module Back
Drive expansion
port fault
Drive expansion
activity
Locate
Attention
SD Array and Expansion Module Front
Hard drives
System ID button
Power and Enclosure Status lights
HD Array and Expansion Module Front
Power, Service, and Locate LEDs
Tray ID and error code
Array and Expansion Module (EBOD) Fronts
The DXi9000 SD system has one Array Module, and up to nine EBODs. The DXi9000 HD can have up to two EBODs.

Installing the DXi9000
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Configuring the DXi9000
Important
Install any components in the Node, install the Node and Expansion Modules in the rack, and connect all cables
(except Ethernet) before following the power up sequence.
Step 1 Unpack the DXi9000.
Step 2 Install components in the node, if needed.
Step 3 Install the system in the rack.
Step 4 Initialize the storage arrays and software.
For configuration instructions for the DXi9000 SD, see Install > DXi9000 SD System Installation Guide >
Perform Initial Configuration.
For configuration instructions for the DXi9000 HD, see Install > DXi9000 HD System Installation Guide >
Perform Initial Configuration.
Step 1 Complete the Getting Started Wizard.
Step 2 Upgrade to the latest DXi9000 software.
Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cables.
Step 4 Install the front bezel.
Step 5 Install the Capacity license.
Step 6 Complete additional configuration.
For installation instructions for the DXi9000 SD, see Install > DXi9000 SD System Installation Guide.
For installation instructions for the DXi9000 HD, see Install > DXi9000 HD System Installation Guide.
Operating the DXi9000
Now that the DXi9000 is up and running, you can monitor the health of system components, replication and
data reduction statistics, and activities. Refer to Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000 Status.
For safety information, see Resources > Safety Information.
You can configure and schedule replication
as needed. See:
•Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000
> Configuration
•Operate > DXi9000 User Guide > DXi9000
> Replication