Quantum StorNext QD7000 Installation and operation manual

Base System Controller Upgrade
Guide
StorNext QD7000
Firmware 8.30.xx.xx
6-68577-01 Rev A

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Base System Controller Upgrade Guide, 6-68577-01 Rev A, April 2017 Product of USA.
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Preface
Note: The 8.30.xx.xx firmware (Lehigh) is used in the QD7000 (E5600,
Titan RAID controller, only). Refer to the NetApp to Quantum
Naming Decoder section for additional information.
This section provides the following information:
•Audience
•Prerequisites
•NetApp to Quantum Naming Decoder
•Product Safety Statements
•Contacts
•Comments
•Quantum Global Services
Audience This manual is intended for storage customers and technicians.

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Prerequisites Prerequisites for installing and using this product include knowledge of:
• Servers and computer networks
• Network administration
• Storage system installation and configuration
• Storage area network (SAN) management and direct attach storage
(DAS)
• Fibre Channel (FC) and Ethernet protocols
NetApp to Quantum
Naming Decoder
Use Table 1 to correlate the NetApp product nomenclature to the
equivalent Quantum-storage naming conventions.
Table 1 Product Nomenclature
E-Series NetApp
Product Quantum-Storage Description
Controller-Drive Tray Base System Quantum uses Base System when referring to a drive
tray with the RAID controllers.
Drive Tray Expansion Unit Quantum uses Expansion Unit when referring to a
drive tray with the environmental services modules
(ESMs).
E5600 (Code Name:
Titan)
RAID Controller Four 16Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
E5500 (Code Name:
Soyuz)
RAID Controller Four 16Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
E5400 (Code Name:
Pikes Peak)
RAID Controller Four 8Gb/s FC SFP+ host ports
DE6600 (Code Name:
Wembley)
4U 60-drive
enclosure
Sixty 3.5 inch disk drives

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E5560 or E5660
(DE6600 4U drive
enclosure with
E5500 or E5600 RAID
controllers)
Quantum StorNext
QD7000
E5460
(DE6600 4U drive
enclosure with
E5400 RAID
controllers)
Quantum StorNext
QD6000
E5424
(DE5600 24-drive 2U
drive enclosure
(Code Name:
Camden with E5400
RAID controllers)
Quantum StorNext
QS2400
E5412
(DE1600 12-drive 2U
drive enclosure
(Code Name: Ebbets
with E5400 RAID
controllers)
Quantum StorNext
QS1200
E-Series NetApp
Product Quantum-Storage Description

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Product Safety
Statements
Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized
use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.
This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and
regulatory requirements. Be aware that improper use may result in
bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other
equipment.
WARNING: Before operating this product, read all instructions and
warnings in this document and in the system, safety, and
regulatory guide.

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Contacts For information about contacting Quantum, including Quantum office
locations, go to:
http://www.quantum.com/aboutus/contactus/index.aspx
Comments To provide comments or feedback about this document, or about other
Quantum technical publications, send e-mail to:
[email protected]

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Quantum Global
Services
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StorageCare services:
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browse Quantum Learning courses, check backup software and
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Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can
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comprehensive repository of product support information. Get
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For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum
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[phone]
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E-Series and EF-Series Systems
Controller Upgrade Guide
August 2016 | 215-11211_A0
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