RDX QuickStation 4 User manual

RDX®QuikStation®4
Part Number 1021829 Rev. B October 2015

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TRADEMARK
NOTICES
Tandberg Data StorageLibrary, StorageLoader, SecureService, DPS1000 Series, DPS 2000,
VXA, SLR, RDX QuikStor, RDX QuikStation, AccuVault, and AccuGuard are trademarks of
Tandberg Data. RDX is a registered trademark of Tandberg Data S.a.r.l. All other product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
PART NUMBER
REVISION HISTORY
1021829 Revision B
Note: The most current information about this product is available at Tandberg
Data’s web site (www.tandbergdata.com).
Revision Date Description
B October 2015 Increased 3TB capacity and additional support for iSCSI
devices
A May 2015 Initial release

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PRODUCT
WARRANTY
CAUTION
The RDX QuikStation 4 by Tandberg Data is warranted to be free from defects in materials,
parts, and workmanship and will conform to the current product specification upon delivery. For
the specific details of your warranty, refer to your sales contract or see the Tandberg Data web
site (www.tandbergdata.com).
The warranty for the appliance shall not apply to failures caused by:
Physical abuse or use not consistent with the operating instructions or product specifications.
Repair or modification by anyone other than Tandberg Data’s personnel or agent in a manner
differing from the maintenance instructions provided by Tandberg Data.
Removal of the Tandberg Data identification label(s).
Physical abuse due to improper packaging of returned unit.
If problems with the RDX QuikStation 4 occur, contact your maintenance organization; do not
void the product warranty by allowing untrained or unauthorized personnel to attempt repairs.
CONTACTING
TANDBERG DATA
Visit the Support section of the Tandberg Data web site (www.tandbergdata.com) for
information on contacting technical support.
Caution Returning the RDX QuikStation 4 in unauthorized packaging may damage the unit and void
the warranty. If you are returning the unit for repair, package it in its original packaging (or in
replacement packaging obtained from your vendor.)

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CONTENTS
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
1Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
RDX QuikStation 4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Configuration Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
High Performance and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Compatible with Major Backup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Integrated Web-based Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Compact Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RDX QuikStation 4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RDX Media-Eject button Status LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Desktop RDX QuikStation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Rack-Mount RDX QuikStation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Rails in Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Unit in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Network and Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Obtaining the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Obtaining an IP address with a VGA monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Obtaining an IP address with a USB stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assigning a Static IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Automatically Assigning an IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to the Remote Management Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring the RDX QuikStation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logical Device Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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3iSCSI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
iSCSI Configuration Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to iSCSI Targets Without Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting iSCSI Targets for Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set iSCSI Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting iSCSI Security in the Remote Management Console. . . . . . 28
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Linux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting iSCSI Targets with CHAP for Mac OS X. . . . . . . . . . . 34
4System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring Network Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Port Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Bonded Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Split Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting Email Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting Basic Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting SMTP Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Customizing Email Subject and “From” Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting RDX QuikStation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Removable Disk Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Managing User Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Group Permissions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adding Users to a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Removing Users from a Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Editing User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Recovering the Built-In Administrator Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Resetting the Password via Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Resetting the Password via USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5Logical Device Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Logical Device Type Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting the Logical Device Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
iSCSI Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Customizing the iSCSI Devices View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Viewing Active iSCSI Connections for iSCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . 73
6Physical Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Viewing Physical Device Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Ejecting RDX Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reformatting RDX Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cloning Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
System Maintenance Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Generating System Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Diagnostics Tab Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Restarting and Shutting Down the RDX QuikStation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Exporting System Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Importing RDX QuikStation 4 System Configuration Files. . . . . . . . . . . 87
Manually Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Using a USB Flash Drive for System Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
ATroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Basic Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
BSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Desktop Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rack-mount Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
GS Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . 97
Australia and New Zealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Canadian Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
China RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Korea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
United States: FCC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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CSafety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
General Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Electrical Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
About This Manual
This manual describes how to install and operate the RDX QuikStation 4 and is
intended for use by anyone deploying the RDX QuikStation 4 into their network
environment. Familiarity with system and network configuration is highly
recommended.
The following chapters are included in this manual:
Overview
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the features and components of the RDX
QuikStation 4.
Installation and Setup
Chapter 2 describes information on how to rack-mount, connect, and initially
configure the RDX QuikStation 4.
Chapter 3 describes how to connect host computers to RDX QuikStation 4 iSCSI
targets, including how to set up iSCSI security.
Using the RDX Remote Management Console
Chapter 4 describes RDX QuikStation 4 system configuration tasks, such as
network configuration and user account management.
Chapter 5 provides information about the logical device interface in the Remote
Management Console.
Chapter 6 provides information about the physical device interface in the Remote
Management Console, including ejecting RDX media and reformatting and cloning
data.
Chapter 7 describes RDX QuikStation 4 system maintenance tasks, such as
importing and exporting configuration files and updating firmware.
Supplemental Information
Appendix A provides basic troubleshooting information.
Appendix B provides product specifications.
Appendix C describes important safety precautions to observe when using the RDX
QuikStation 4.

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Related Publications
For additional information about the RDX QuikStation 4, refer to the following
publications, which are available at www.tandbergdata.com.
RDX QuikStation 4 Quick Start Guide, part number 1021807
RDX QuikStation 4 Knowledge Base articles available online at
www.tandbergdata.com
Conventions Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following conventions:
Note: Notes provide additional information or suggestions about the topic or
procedure being discussed.
! Important Read text marked by the “Important” icon for information that will
help you complete a procedure or avoid extra steps.
Caution Read text marked by the “CAUTION” icon for information you
must know to avoid damaging the RDX QuikStation 4 or losing
data.
Warning Read text marked by the “WARNING” icon for information you must know to avoid
personal injury.

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Product Overview
The RDX QuikStation 4 is a multi-drive, network-attached, removable disk-based
array built on RDX technology, which combines the removability, durability and
economy of tape with the random accessibility and performance of disk. The RDX
QuikStation 4 can be used with different RDX media sizes and configurations;
therefore, the storage capacity can be adapted to match online storage needs with
unlimited off-line capacity. The RDX QuikStation 4 can offer as much as eight
terabytes of online capacity when used with 2TB RDX media.
This chapter provides an overview of the RDX QuikStation 4’s features and
components.
Figure 1-1 RDX QuikStation 4 Rack Mount Unit
Figure 1-2 RDX QuikStation 4 Desktop Unit

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RDX QuikStation 4 Features
This section provides an overview of the RDX QuikStation 4’s features.
Configuration Flexibility
You can configure the RDX QuikStation 4 as four Tandberg Data RDX drives with
four removable iSCSI disk targets or a single RDX logical volume combining the
capacity of up to four RDX media.
High Performance and Capacity
When configured as four removable disks, the RDX QuikStation 4 can simultaneously
read and write media from all four RDX docks, up to twice the full gigabit network
speed.
With all four docks using 2-terabyte RDX media, the RDX QuikStation 4 has an
online capacity of eight terabytes, and unlimited offline storage capacity.
Compatible with Major Backup Software
The RDX QuikStation 4 is compatible with major backup software applications. For a
complete list of backup software applications that are compatible with the RDX
QuikStation 4, visit the Tandberg Data web site (www.tandbergdata.com), or contact
your backup software vendor.
Integrated Web-based Management
The RDX QuikStation 4 Remote Management Console allows you to use a standard
web browser from any location to manage, control, diagnose, and configure security
for the RDX QuikStation 4.
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
The RDX QuikStation 4 has two Gigabit Ethernet ports to provide failover protection
and high availability network connectivity. You can configure the ports for either
bonded or split setup, depending on your needs (see page 43).
Compact Design
The RDX QuikStation 4 uses only one unit (1U) of rack space, minimizing the impact
on data center space requirements, and is also available as a desktop unit.

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RDX QuikStation 4 Components
This section describes the RDX QuikStation 4’s front panel and back panel
components.
RDX Media-Eject button Status LED
The following table describes Eject Button Status LED functionality.
Figure 1-3 RDX QuikStation 4 front panel components
43 52
1
1RDX dock (four each)
2Emergency-eject keyhole (four each)
Note: To use the emergency-eject function, straighten a paper
clip (or use a similar straight metal object) and insert it into the
keyhole. The paper clip needs to be sturdy enough to engage the
eject function.
3RDX media-eject button/Status LED (four each), see below
4USB 3.0 port used for configuration and diagnostics
5Power button with LED (green when power is on)
LED Color Status
Off (no color) The dock does not have power.
Green Power is on and the dock is working properly.
Blinking Green The RDX dock is ejecting media.
Amber A fault condition exists with the dock.
Blinking Amber A host computer is accessing the media. Media eject is
prevented by software.

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Figure 1-4 RDX QuikStation 4 back panel components
5 643
21 5
1AC power connector
2Power switch
3USB 3.0 ports (2)
4VGA/Display port
5USB 2.0 ports (6)
6Ethernet Ports (2)

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Installation and Setup
This chapter describes how to install and configure the RDX QuikStation 4 and
includes the following sections:
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Installing the Rack-Mount RDX QuikStation 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Connecting Network and Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9
Installing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Obtaining the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Connecting to the Remote Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Configuring the RDX QuikStation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13

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Preparing for Installation
For all host computers that will be backed up by the RDX QuikStation 4, verify that
the host computer OS has iSCSI initiator software installed.
Keep the packing materials and box in case you need to ship the unit later.
Select an appropriate location. The maximum recommended ambient temperature
for the RDX QuikStation 4 is 35° C (95° F). Install the appliance in an environment
that is compatible with this temperature limit.
Select an appropriate power source. The AC input for the RDX QuikStation 4 is
100-240 VAC, and the rated input current is 2,0 -1,0A. Keep this information in
mind when selecting a power source to prevent circuit overload. Plug the
appliance’s power cord into a high-quality power strip that offers protection from
electrical noise and power surges. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is
recommended.
Verify that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known
grounded surface, such as a computer’s metal chassis.
Installing the Desktop RDX QuikStation 4
Verify that the airflow around the front and back of the unit is not obstructed and
that there is minimal dust.
Verify at least 12cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operators to safely
remove the RDX media.
Do not place or store items upon the unit.
Proceed to “Connecting Network and Power Cords” on page 9.
Windows Linux Mac OS X
iSCSI initiators are
included Windows
operating systems. If
necessary, download and
install the appropriate
iSCSI initiator from the
Microsoft web site or
from a third-party
vendor.
iSCSI initiators are
included with most Linux
operating systems. If
necessary, download and
install the appropriate
iSCSI initiator from your
Linux Distribution web
site or from a third-party
vendor.
Mac OS X systems require
the installation of a
third-party iSCSI initiator.
We recommend that you
download and install an
iSCSI initiator that has
been tested or
recommended for use with
your chosen application.

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Installing the Rack-Mount RDX QuikStation 4
The RDX QuikStation 4 is designed for installation in a standard (EIA-310) 4-post,
19-inch rack and uses 1 unit (1U) of rack space.
Verify the rack is placed on level ground. Use a level when installing the rack rails
to prevent any potentially hazardous conditions caused by uneven mechanical
loading.
Use a ventilated rack to verify the appliance receives adequate air flow required for
safe operation.
Obtain the following items to complete the rack installation instructions
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape measure
Level
Unpacking the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX media on a secure surface. Verify that the
airflow around the front and back of the unit is not obstructed, there is minimal dust,
and there is a minimum of 12cm free space in front of the unit to allow the operators to
safely remove the RDX media.
Installing Rails in Rack
The rack-mounted RDX QuikStation 4 is designed for use in a 19-inch rack using 1U
of rack space. The length of the power cord and the Ethernet cables may restrict
placement.
1. Determine the 1U area where the QuikStation 4 is to be mounted and mark
(4.45cm/1.75 in.) of space on the front rack. At the rear, mark the first and third
holes.
.
2. Measure the length between the front and rear rack mount rails.
QuikStation 4 1U
Mark
(Front)
Mark

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If the measurement is shorter than the length of the QuikStation 4, secure the
first and third rail holes with M4x12 screws, washers, and nuts.
If the measurement is longer than the length of the QuikStation 4, secure the
second and fourth rail holes with M4x12 screws, washers, and nuts.
3. Adjust the left rail to the length determined in Step 2 using a 7 mm open-end
wrench and screwdriver.
4. Align the left-front flange with the two marked holes on the
front rack rail and loosely attach the rail with one screw in the
top hole.
5. Align left-front flange with the two marked holes on the rear
rack rail and loosely attach two screws in the marked holes.
6. Verify the rail is level and securely tighten all screws.
7. Repeat Steps 1–6 for the right rail assembly.
Installing the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit with the bracket holes aligned with
the appropriate rack holes.
2. Using the two provided screws, attach the QuikStation 4
brackets to the rack and tighten them just enough to support
the appliance. As needed, use any appropriate hardware that
may be required for your type of rack.
3. Verify that the appliance is level, and tighten the screws.
Use these holes if the rack length < unit
Use these holes if the rack length ≥unit length
Warning Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted unit when it is extended from the
rack.

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Connecting Network and Power Cords
All cabling, power connections, and cooling vents are located on the QuikStation 4
rear panel.
1. Connect RDX QuikStation 4 Ethernet network ports to network ports on a switch
or router.
Note: Two network ports are recommended for failover protection and
maximum performance. (See page 43 for more information about port
configuration options.)
2. Connect the appropriate power cord to the QuikStation 4, and plug the power cord
into a UPS appliance or a properly grounded AC power source.
3. Connect a VGA/Display monitor to determine whether the IP address for the RDX
QuikStation 4 is assigned or use a USB stick after the unit is initialized to save the
current network information to a text file (see page 10).
4. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front of the unit.
Note: If the unit does not power up, check that the power switch on the rear of the
unit is set to on.
5. Verify that an IP address is displayed on the attached VGA monitor or use a USB
stick after the unit is initialized to save the current network information to a text
file (see page 10). If not, you must manually configure the IP address for the RDX
QuikStation 4. See “Assigning a Static IP Address” on page 11.
Figure 2-1 RDX QuikStation 4 back panel components
5 643
21 5
1AC power connector
2Power switch
3USB 3.0 ports (2)
4VGA/Display port
5USB 2.0 ports (6)
6Ethernet Ports (2)

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CHAPTER 2—INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Installing Media
1. Insert an RDX media into the RDX QuikStation 4 dock.
2. Slide the RDX media in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for each remaining RDX media.
Obtaining the IP Address
The default network configuration is set for dynamic IP addresses (DHCP), but static
IP addresses are also supported.
Obtaining an IP address with a VGA monitor
To determine an IP address using a VGA monitor:
1. If it is not already present, attach a monitor to the VGA/display port.
2. Power on the unit by pressing the power button
At the end of the boot procedure, the IP address is displayed on the VGA monitor.
Note: For a dynamic IP setup, the IP address will display only if provided by
the DHCP server.
Obtaining an IP address with a USB stick
The IP address may also be obtained using a USB stick with a single MBR partition
formatted with either FAT32 or NTFS.
1. Create an empty network.info file on a USB stick.
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at least 30 seconds
for the network configuration to download to the network.info file.
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated network.info file to
determine the unit’s IP addresses.