Tandberg Data RDX QuikStation 8 User manual

Quick Start Guide
RDX®QuikStation®8
2U Storage Appliance
Step 1
Register the Unit
It is essential to activate your warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until the warranty is active:
1. Go to http://registration.tandbergdata.com/ and select Service &
Support > My Products.
2. At the Site Login, enter your
email address and password,
and click GO.
3. Click Register New Product.
4. Fill in the information (including
serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions
included in the email to complete the registration process.
Unpack the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX cartridges on a secure surface.
Ensure 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
cartridges.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the unit.
WARNUNG: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou
endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les cordons
électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
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Step 2
Install Rails in Rack
The rack-mounted RDX
QuikStation 8 is designed for use
in a 19-inch rack using 2U of rack
space. The rails install in the
bottom of a 2U space, the same as
a 1U install. The length of the
power cord and the Ethernet
cables may restrict placement.
1. Determine the 2U area where
the QuikStation 8 is to be
mounted and mark the
bottom 1U (4.45cm/1.75 in.) of
space on the front rack.
2. At the rear, mark the first and third holes.
3. Measure the length between the
front and rear rack mount rails.
•If the measurement is shorter
than the length of the
QuikStation, secure the first
and third rail holes with
M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
•If the measurement is longer
than the length of the
QuikStation, secure the
second and fourth rail holes with M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
4. Align the left-front flange with the two marked holes on the front
rack rail and loosely attach the rail with two screws. Ensure the rail
is level and attach the rail to the rack rear with two screws.
5. Repeat Step 4 for the right-side rail.
6. Verify the rails are level and securely tighten all screws.
Installing the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit on the rails
and push it in to full install depth with
the front brackets touching the rail
screws. Ensure the unit is level and
that QuikStation 8 thumbscrews
(shown below) align with the
appropriate rail holes.
2. Using the thumbscrews, anchor the
QuikStation 8 bracket right and left to
the rack.
WARNING: Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted unit
when it is extended from the rack.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne rien poser sur l’unité installée dans le rack
lorsqu’elle est étendue du rack.
QuikStation 8 Mark
Mark
(Front)
1U
Use these holes if
the rack length < unit
Use these holes if
the rack length ≥unit length
Thumbscrew
Step 3
Connect Network and Power Cords
All cabling, power connections, and cooling vents are located on the
QuikStation rear panel.
1. Connect one or two RDX QuikStation Ethernet network ports to
network ports on a switch, hub, or router on the same LAN as the
host system used to manage the QuikStation.
NOTE: At least two network ports are recommended for failover protection
and maximum performance.
2. Connect the appropriate power cords to the QuikStation, and plug
the power cords into a UPS appliance or a properly grounded
AC power source.
3. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front of the
unit.
Install Cartridges
1. Insert an RDX cartridge into the QuikStation 8 RDX dock.
2. Slide the cartridge in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for each remaining cartridge.
Step 4
Obtain the IP Address
The default network configuration is set for dynamic IP addresses
(DHCP), but static IP addresses are also supported. To determine an IP
address:
1. Attach a monitor to the VGA/display port.
2. Power on the unit by pressing the power button
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed.
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 available IP addresses.
1 - AC Power Plug
2 - Power Supply Reset
3 - Mouse/Keyboard
4 - USB 2.0 Ports (2)
5 - USB 3.0 Ports (2)
6 - Ethernet port
(Disabled)
7 - Serial connector
8 - VGA connector
9 - Gigabit Ethernet ports
10 - 10Gigabit Ethernet
port (optional)
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Assign a Static IP Address
If DHCP support is not enabled, set a static IP address for the unit:
1. Create a network.conf file on a USB stick that contains the
following entries:
BOND0_IP4_CONFIG=static
BOND0_IP4_ADDR=192.168.10.111
BOND0_IP4_GW=192.168.10.1
BOND0_IP4_PREFIX=24
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least two minutes for the network.conf file to update.
The Remote Management Console should now be available at the
static IP address selected. For more information on how to configure
IP addresses, refer to the RDX QuikStation Product Manual.
Connect to Remote Management Console
Use a web browser to connect to the RDX QuikStation Remote
Management Console from any computer on the same network as the
RDX QuikStation 8. Supported operating systems include Microsoft
Windows, Linux, and Apple MacOS.
To connect to the Remote Management Console:
1. Obtain the unit’s IP address.
2. From a network host, type the RDX QuikStation IP address in a
web browser (http://<RDX QuikStation IP Address>).
3. Sign in to the Console.
The default user name/password is Admin/Admin!.
NOTE: Passwords are case-sensitive.
Step 5
Configure the RDX QuikStation
You can configure your RDX QuikStation as RDX Disks (default) or RDX
Logical Volume. Refer to the RDX QuikStation Product Manual for
detailed information on system configuration.
1. From the Remote Management Console (RMC), select the device
type from the dialog window.
2. Click
OK .
The system restarts. When finished, the RMC displays your selected
device configuration.
NOTE: If you have any RDX cartridges loaded into the RDX QuikStation, the
system will eject the cartridges when it restarts.
Step 6
Connect to iSCSI Targets
In iSCSI terminology, a host computer is referred to as an initiator and
the storage device it connects to as the iSCSI target.
NOTE: The RDX QuikStation and the host computers must reside on the same
network.
To establish an iSCSI connection in Windows Server 2012 R2:
1. Open Microsoft iSCSI Initiator and click the
Discovery tab.
2. Click
Discover Portal to enter the IP address for the RDX
QuikStation.
3. Click
OK .
4. Click the
Targets tab.
5. Select the target you wish to connect to and click the
Connect
button.
For more information on how to connect to targets, refer to the RDX
QuikStation Product Manual and your OS documentation.
Prepare for and Perform a Backup
1. If needed, install a backup application. Software compatibility
information is available at www.tandbergdata.com.
2. Launch and configure the backup application software to perform
a backup.
For questions regarding software installation, configuration, and
operation, refer to your backup software product documentation or
contact your software provider.
Step 7
For product information, support, and documentation, visit our website:
http://www.tandbergdata.com
Additional RDX Cartridges
To purchase RDX media cartridges, contact your Tandberg Data Partner
or go to
Products > RDX Solutions > RDX Media on our website.
Warranty and Technical Support
For warranty and technical support information, see
our Support Tools under the
Support menu option.
For information on contacting Tandberg Data Support,
see our Contact Support web page under the
Contact
menu option.
User and Quick Start Guides
For detailed information on configuring your RDX
QuikStation 8, refer to the RDX QuikStation 4 and 8
Product Manual. The product manual, this quick start
guide, and other knowledge base articles are available
online at:
https://community.sphere3d.com/community/
documentation/rdx
Product Information
Product name: RDX QuikStation 8
Model/Type Reference: RMN-A-01-16
Manufacturer: Tandberg Data
European Regulatory Address:
Tandberg Data GmbH, Feldstr. 81, 44141 Dortmund, Germany
Power Ratings
Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Input Rated Current 2.0-1.0A
Rated Input Frequency 50-60 HZ
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch
on the RDX QuikStation chassis as well as the room’s emergency
power-off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power
from the system.
The RDX QuikStation 8 Rack-mount is intended for use when
mounted in a standard rack. It may be used on a shelf or table top
as long as the area is free of clutter to ensure proper ventilation.
The unit is intended for indoor use only. Use an appropriate power
supply cord with a grounded plug and a grounded electrical
outlet.
The socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must
be easily accessible.
FCC Compliance Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Environment Friendly Disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations and
hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an
appropriate waste disposal center. The packaging
material is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner and make it available
for the recyclable material collection-service.