XenData X1 User manual

XenData X1 Archive Appliance for ODA
Installation and Users Guide
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Document last modified: 27 December 2019

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Contents
Notices
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
1.2. Logical Drives
1.3. Specification
2. Connections
2.1. Front
2.2. Rear
3. Installation
3.1. VESA Mounting (Optional)
3.2. Make Connections
3.3. Initial System Configuration
3.4. Setting Policies for Archiving to ODA
3.5. Configuring the XenData Alert Module
4. Power-On and Power-Off Procedures
4.1. System Power-On
4.2. System Power-Off

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Notices
SAFETY & CAUTION INFORMATION
AC Power Adapter: Risk of electric shock, fire, or burn if using an AC adapter other than
the one provided with the device. Indoor use only and in dry locations. Device must only
be repaired by a professional. Do not open enclosure. The adapter is rated for use
between 0 °C and 35 °C (32 °F and 95 °F). Connect only to a properly wired and grounded
outlet. 19V, 4.74A, 90W
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
Failure to use the included power adapter shall violate regulatory compliance
requirements and may expose the user to safety hazards.
Temperature: This device is intended for use in ambient temperatures between 0 °C and
35 °C (32 °F and 95 °F). Avoid using or storing next to heat sources, in direct sunlight, or
outside the intended temperature ranges.
Medical: This device may interfere with the operation of some pacemakers, hearing aids
or other medical devices. To reduce the risk, maintain a separation distance of 20 cm (8
inches) between the device and the medical device. Refer to the medical device for
additional information.
Modify: Modification of the wireless solution, thermal solution, device components or
enclosure shall violate regulatory compliance requirements and may induce safety
hazards.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The X1 Archive Appliance manages one or more Sony Optical Disc Archive (ODA) external
drives and delivers powerful functionality in a small footprint. The ODA drive(s) is connected
via USB 3.1.
The appliance runs a Windows 10 Pro operating system and is powered by the Server
Edition of XenData Archive Series software, including FS Mirror synchronization software.
The unit is optimized for video files and integrates with many applications used in the media
and entertainment industry. And the archive accepts all file types –from a Word doc to an
MXF video file.
The appliance connects to your network via 1 Gigabit ethernet or wireless. For best
performance, ethernet is recommended. The archive volume appears locally as a single
logical drive - the X: drive - and there are multiple ways to write to and restore files from it:
❖Copy or move files locally to and from the X: drive.
❖Share the X: drive over your network and write to it and restore from it like any disk-
based share.
❖Use FS Mirror to synchronize one or more locally accessible file systems or file
shares to the ODA archive.
❖Use FS Mirror to create archive drop-boxes onyour network that automatically move
files to the archive.
❖Use third party applications that integrate with XenData’s XML API to archive and
restore files.
The X1 has an Intel® Quad-Core 8th Generation i5-8259U processor, 16 GB RAM and
includes a 1.92 TB managed SSD which is used to enhance archive and restore
performance and may also be used to retain selected files on disk.
Please refer to the XenData Archive Series Software User Guide, available on the included
USB memory stick, for details on configuring the XenData software.

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1.2 X1 Logical Drives
The X1 has two logical drives which are illustrated below.
C: is the Windows 10 system drive.
X: is the ODA archive logical drive. It contains the files held on the 1.92 TB managed disk
and all ODA cartridges that the system knows about.

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1.3 Specification (Base System)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10, Professional Edition
Management software:
XenData Archive Series, LTO Server Edition
XenData ODA Extension
XenData Cloud File Gateway Extension
XenData FS Mirror
XenData Alert Module
Licensed number of ODA
drives:
1 (see notes below)
Licensed number of external
ODA cartridges:
unlimited
Licensed Cloud File Gateway
Capacity:
1 TB (see notes below)
Processor:
Intel® Quad-Core 8th Generation i5-8259U processor
Graphics:
Iris® Plus Graphics 655
RAM:
16 GB
System disk:
256 GB M.2
Managed archive disk:
1.92 TB high endurance SSD
Network ethernet connection:
1 x RJ45 connector; 1 Gigabit
Network wireless connection:
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Bluetooth:
Intel Bluetooth 5.0
USB connections:
2 x USB 3.1 including one charging (front mounted)
2 x USB 3.1 (rear mounted)
Thunderbolt connection
1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 USB Type-C port with data transfer
up to 40 Gb/s
Display connection:
HDMI 2.0a display port supporting 8 channel audio
(7.1 surround sound)
Audio out:
Front panel headphone/microphone jack
Microphone:
Dual-array front microphones
Power:
19V, 90W
Included power brick voltage
range:
100 –240 V AC
Operation temperature:
32 - 95°F (0°C - 35°C)
Dimensions (HxWxD):
2.01” x 4.60” x 4.40” (51 mm x 117 mm x 112 mm)
Weight:
1.5 lbs. (0.68 Kg)
Notes
❖1 GB = 109Bytes; 1 TB = 1012 Bytes
❖Additional ODA drives may be supported by purchase of a license upgrade.
❖The capacity of managed cloud object storage may be upgraded via a license
upgrade.
❖For a list of supported ODA drives, please refer to the XenData web site at
www.xendata.com.
❖For a list of supported cloud storage providers, please refer to the XenData web
site at www.xendata.com.

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Chapter 2. Connections
2.1 Front
USB 3.1 type-A port.
USB 3.1 Powered type-A port suitable for charging.
Audio headphone / microphone jack.
On/Off Switch whichis used to apply orremovepower tothe appliance. Power-on or power-
off by momentarily pressing this button.

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2.2 Rear
Power in which connects to the supplied power brick.
HDMI 2.0a display port supporting 8 channel audio (7.1 surround sound)
1 Gigabit Network port with RJ45 connectors
2 x USB 3.1 type-A ports
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C port with data transfer up to 40 Gb/s

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Chapter 3. Installation
3.1 VESA Mounting (Optional)
The X1 may be mounted on the back of a monitor or TV that supports a VESA mount.
Follow these instructions to attach and use the VESA bracket included with the X1.
1. Using the four small black screws that were included in the X1 box, attach the VESA
bracket to the back of the monitor or TV.
2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the X1.
3. Slide the X1 into the VESA mount.

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3.2 Make Connections
Connect all cables to the X1 including for the following:
❖ODA drive via one of the USB ports
❖Keyboard and mouse
❖HDMI monitor
❖1 Gigabit network
3.3 Initial System Configuration
The initial system configuration is performed by following the steps described below. If you would like
assistance from XenData Support, please contact us at [e-mail] and schedule a time
for assistance. We will ask you to make the connections and power on the system as described above
and will then make arrangements with you for remote access to the X1.
1. Connect all cables to the system as described in section 3.2 and then power on the system as
described in section 4.1.
2. Logon using the following:
❖User name: Admin
❖Password: XDpassword1
3. The next step is to Install device drivers and any customization for your ODA drive. Please
refer to www.xendata.com/support/X1/ for details.
4. A XenData hardware configuration utility must now be run. To run, double click on C:\Program
Files\XenData\Archive Series\HWConfig. This will launch the hardware configuration utility
shown below.
If there is a red marker against the drive, as shown above, right click the drive and enable it.
5. Reboot the X1 and the system is now ready for use.

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3.4 Setting Policies for Archiving to ODA
Please refer to the XenData Archive Series Software User Manual.
3.5 Configuring the XenData Alert Module
Please refer to the XenData Archive Series Software User Manual.

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Chapter 4. Power-On and Power-Off Procedures
4.1 System Power-On
It is important that the ODA drive is powered on and is ready before the X1 boots. Please follow the
procedure described below.
1. Power on the ODA drive or drives and wait until they come ready.
2. Power on the X1 using the on/off button.
4.2 System Power Off
For a system with one or more stand-alone ODA tape drives, please follow the procedure described
below.
1. If present, unload any cartridges from the ODA drives. This can be performed from the X1
Tiered Storage Management Console or by depressing the eject button on the front of the
ODA drive.
2. Power off the X1 using ‘Shut down’ from the Start menu.
3. Power off the ODA drives.
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