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Document 6-67059-12 Rev A, August 2011 *6-67059-12*

DXi8500 Un-Racked Unpacking

and Installation Instructions

Introduction 3DXi8500 Capacity Expansion Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview 4DXi8500 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Selecting an Installation Location 7Rack Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparing for the Installation 17Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Taking ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unpacking the DXi8500 System 18

Installing the DXi8500 Base Rack System 24Locating the Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installing the DXi8500 Array and Expansion Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installing the Metadata Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the System Node . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing the Fibre Channel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing the Ethernet Switch and Redundant Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack System 45Locating the Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack Array Module and Expansion Modules 53


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2 Contents

This document is for DXi 2.0.1 Software. Made in the USA. Quantum Corporation provides this publication as is withoutwarranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability orfitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

2011 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law. Making copies

or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes apunishable violation of the law.

TRADEMARK STATEMENT

Quantum, the Quantum logo, DLT, DLTtape, the DLTtape logo, SuperLoader, Scalar, StorNext, and DXi are registeredtrademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Preserving the World's Most Important Data.Yours., Backup. Recovery. Archive. Its What We Do., the DLT logo, DLTSage, Dynamic Powerdown, FastSense, FlexLink,GoVault, MediaShield, Optyon, Pocket-sized. Well-armored, SDLT, SiteCare, SmartVerify, StorageCare, Super DLTtape, andVision are trademarks of Quantum. LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of HP, IBM, and Quantum in the U.S. and other countries.All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Installing the Power Distribution Units (Optional Kits) 56

Cabling the DXi8500 System 58DXi8500 Power Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

DXi8500 SAS Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65DXi8500 Fibre Channel Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting Array Modules and Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

DXi8500 Ethernet Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Powering On the DXi8500 and Initial Configuration 82Powering on the DXi8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Completing the Getting Started Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Connecting the System Node to the Customer Network 90

Connecting the System Node to the Customer SAN 92


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Introduction 3

Introduction

This document describes how to unpack and install the DXi8500 un-rackedsystem.

The DXi8500 is a disk appliance designed to work with leading backupapplications. DXi8500 systems are available with 20TB200TB native usablecapacity (with 1TB drives) or 40TB200TB (with 2TB drives).

Array and Expansion Modules

Array modules and Expansion modules contain SATA hard drives in a RAID 6configuration. Each module (Array or Expansion) contains 16 hard drives andprovides a usable capacity of 10TB (with 1TB drives) or 20TB (with 2TB drives).

New DXi8500 Systems Shipped from the Factory

Customers can purchase DXi8500 systems with all 1TB drives or all 2TB drives,but not a combination of both.

When Using 1TB Drives

Up to 8 Array modules can be added in the base rack and up to two additionalArray modules can be added in an expansion rack. After all of the Array moduleshave been added, from 1 to 10 Expansion modules can be added to anexpansion rack (see Figure 29). Each module (Array or Expansion) is configuredwith 1TB drives, up to the maximum usable capacity of 200TB for the system.For detailed information, see Table 2 on page 8.

When Using 2TB Drives

Up to 8 Array modules can be added in the base rack, and up to two additional

Array modules can be added in an expansion rack. Note that no Expansionmodules are used with 2TB drive configurations (see Figure 30). Each Arraymodule is configured with 2TB drives up to the maximum usable capacity of200TB for the system. For detailed information, see Table 3 on page 14.

Note: For any DXi8500 system configuration, the maximum native usablecapacity cannot exceed 200TB.

DXi8500 CapacityExpansion Strategy

Customers can add capacity to their DXi8500 system by adding Array modulesor Expansion modules. The capacity expansion strategy is to add all Arraymodules first and then begin adding Expansion modules.


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4 Overview

Overview

This section provides a list of major steps in the installation procedure for theDXi8500 system (see Table 1).

Table 1 Major InstallationSteps

Major Step Step Description Section and Page

Step 1 Selecting an InstallationLocation

Step 1 provides information on rack and environmentalrequirement for the DXi8500 system.

Selecting an Installation Location on page 7

Step 2 Preparing for the

Installation

Step 2 provides information on the tools required to completethe installation and ESD precautions.

Preparing for the Installation on page 17

Step 3 Unpacking the DXi8500System

Step 3 provides unpacking information for unpacking the un-racked DXi8500 systems.

Unpacking the DXi8500 System on page 18

Step 4 Installing the BaseDXi8500 System

Step 4 provides information on installing the base DXi8500components in a rack.

Installing the DXi8500 Base Rack System on page 24

Step 5 Installing the ExpansionDXi8500 System

Step 5 provides information on installing the expansion

DXi8500 components in a rack.Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack System on page 45

Step 6 Cabling the DXi8500System

Step 6 provides information on cabling the DXi8500 systemincluding power, Fibre Channel, SAS, and Ethernet cables.

Cabling the DXi8500 System on page 58

Step 7DXi8500 InitialConfiguration

Step 7 provides information for powering on the DXi8500system and initially configuring the system through the remotemanagement web page wizard.

Powering On the DXi8500 and Initial Configuration on page 82


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Overview 5

DXi8500 SystemComponents

The DXi8500 system consists of the following components (see Figure 1):

Note: Expansion modules are not used with DXi8500 systems usingexclusively 2TB Array module drives.

For detailed information about DXi8500 system component configurationoptions, see Table 2 and Table 3.

System Node Array modules

Ethernet switch Metadata module(s)

Fibre Channel switch Expansion module(s)

RPS for Ethernet switch Rack(s)


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6 Overview

Figure 1 DXi8500 Components

DXi8500 node

DXi8500 Expansion module

(up to 10 in 1TB

configurations. Not used in

2TB configurations)

DXi8500 Array module (up to 10)

DXi8500 Fibre Channel switch

DXi8500 GbE Switch

DXi8500 GbE Redundantpower unit

DXi8500 Metadata module

(up to 2)

Power Distribution Units

(optional kit)


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Selecting an Installation Location 7

Selecting an Installation Location

When choosing an installation site for the DXi8500 system, consider thefollowing requirements:

Rack Space Requirements

Environmental Conditions

Rack SpaceRequirements

This section provides information about the rack space requirements andspecific details about the DXi8500 components and configuration options.

Internal Rack Dimensions

The minimum rack space required for the DXi8500 follows:

Width 19 inches (48.3 cm) Depth 26 to 36 inches (66 to 91.04 cm)

Height 40 U (maximum)

Supported Rack Rail Hole Types

10-32/M5 Mounting Hardware Supported

Square Holes

Circular Through Holes (un-threaded)

Component Weights and Configurations

The DXi8500 system is comprised of the following components:

System Node 105 pounds (47.6 kg)

Ethernet switch 12.2 pounds (5.5 kg)

Fibre Channel switch 21 pounds (9.5 kg)

Metadata module 58.8 pounds (26.7 kg)

Array module 87 pounds (39.5 kg)

Ethernet switch (RPU) 11.1 pounds (5 kg)

Expansion module 89.5 pounds (40.6 kg) Rack 330 pounds (149.7 kg)

Note: Array and Expansion modules with 2TB drives weigh 89.5 pounds(40.6 Kg) and 92 pounds (41.7 Kg) respectively. The weight for eachrack varies depending on the selected DXi8500 system componentconfigurations (see Table 2 and Table 3).


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Table 2 DXi8500 SystemComponent Configurations(1TB Drives)

Native UsableCapacity

(TB)

RawCapacity

(TB) Components Quantity

Total Weight

Pounds / Kg

20 32 System Node

Ethernet switch

Fibre Channel switch

Metadata modules

Array modules

Ethernet switch (RPU)

Expansion modules

Rack (customer provided)

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

1

2

1

0

1

2

2

1

712.1 / 323.0

30 48 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

1

3

1

0

1

2

2

1

799.1 /362.5

40 64 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

1

4

1

0

1

2

2

1

886.1 / 401.9


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The following systems have two Metadata module devices:

50 80 System Node Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

11

1

2

5

1

0

1

2

2

1

1,031.9 / 468.1

60 96 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels 3U panels

1

1

1

2

6

1

0

1

2

21

1,118.9 / 507.5

70 112 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU 2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

7

1

0

1

22

1

1,205.9 / 547.0


(TB)

RawCapacity

(TB) Components QuantityTotal WeightPounds / Kg


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80 128 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

8

1

0

1

2

2

1

1,292.9 / 586.4

The following systems have 9 Array modules, which require a second (expansion) rack.

90 144 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels 3U panels

1

1

1

2

9

1

0

2

4

41

1,379.9 / 625.9

100 160 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU 2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

0

2

44

1

1,796.9 / 815.1


(TB)

RawCapacity



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110 176 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

1

2

4

4

1

1,886.4 / 855.7

120 192 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

2

2

4

4

1

1,975.9 / 896.3

130 208 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

3

2

4

4

1

2,065.4 / 936.8


(TB)

RawCapacity



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140 224 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

4

2

4

4

1

2,154.9 / 977.4

150 240 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

5

2

4

4

1

2,244.4 / 1,018.0

160 256 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

6

2

4

4

1

2,333.9 / 1,058.6


(TB)

RawCapacity



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170 272 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

7

2

4

4

1

2,423.4 / 1,099.2

180 288 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

8

2

4

4

1

2,512.9 / 1,139.8

190 304 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

9

2

4

4

1

2,602.4 / 1,180.4


(TB)

RawCapacity



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Table 3 DXi8500 SystemComponent Configurations(2TB Drives)

200 320 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Expansion modules


PDU

2U panels

3U panels

1

1

1

2

10

1

10

2

4

4

1

2,691.9 / 1,221.0


(TB)

RawCapacity



(TB)

RawCapacity


40 64 System Node

Ethernet switch Fibre Channel switch

Metadata modules

Array modules

RPS for Ethernet switch


1

11

1

2

1

1

717.1 / 325.3

60 96 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules



1

1

1

1

3

1

1

806.6 / 365.9


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80 128 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules



1

1

1

1

4

1

1

896.1 / 406.5

The following systems have 2 Metadata modules.

100 160 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules Array modules



1

1

1

25

1

1

1,044.4 / 473.7

120 192 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules



1

1

1

2

6

1

1

1,133.9 / 514.3

140 224 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules



1

1

1

2

7

1

1

1,223.4 / 554.9

160 256 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules



1

1

1

2

8

1

1

1,312.9 / 595.5


(TB)

RawCapacity



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Clearance Information

For proper air flow, the following clearances are required for the front and backof the DXi8500 system:

Doors removed 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

Doors installed Front and Back: 23 inches (58.4 cm)

EnvironmentalConditions

The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:

Humidity: 20% 80% non-condensing

Temperature: 15C 35C (59F 95F)

Note: 35C (95F) is the maximum temperature for the DXi8500 at sea level.For every 1000 feet (305 meters) of altitude, the maximum temperatureis reduced by 1. For example, the maximum temperature for aDXi8500 at 1000 feet (305 meters) is 34C (93.2F).

Altitude: 984 to 10,000 feet (300 to 3048 meters)

These environmental conditions apply when the DXi8500 system is in operation.

Note: For additional DXi8500 specifications (including environmentalrequirements during shipping and storage), see the QuantumDXi8500 Users Guide(6-67030).

The following systems requires an Expansion rack.

180 288 System Node Ethernet switch


Metadata modules

Array modules


Racks (customer provided)

11

1

2

9

1

2

1,732.4 / 785.8

200 320 System Node

Ethernet switch


Metadata modules Array modules


Racks (customer provided)

1

1

1

210

1

2

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(TB)

RawCapacity



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Preparing for the Installation 17

Preparing for the Installation

Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the followingpreparations as described in this section:

Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment

Taking ESD Precautions

Providing NecessaryTools and Equipment

Provide the following tools for unpacking the DXi8500 system:

#1 PHILLIPS screwdriver

#2 PHILLIPS screwdriver

#1 Flat head screwdriver

5/16 hex socket

Torque wrench

Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the DXi8500 system contain static-sensitive parts. Toavoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, alwaysobserve the following precautions:

Keep the DXi8500 system turned off during all installation procedures.

Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until readyfor installation.

Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their

protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat. Avoid touching connectors and other components.

Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lowerrelative humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.


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18 Unpacking the DXi8500 System

Unpacking the DXi8500 System

The un-racked DXi8500 system ships each component in a separate box andmust be installed into a customer-provided rack. This section explains how to

unpack the DXi8500 components and move them to their final installationlocation. The DXi8500 system is shipped in the following packages (see Table 4):

Table 4 DXi8500 PackagingContents Components DXi8500 Base System

System Node 1 System Node

Metadatamodule

1 Metadata module (2 max)

Array module* 1 Array module (10 max)

Expansionmodule*

1 Expansion module (10 max)

Note: Expansion modules are not used with DXi8500systems using 2TB Array module drives.

Fibre Channelswitch

1 Fibre Channel switch

GbE switch 1 GbE switch

GbE switchredundantpower supply

1 GbE switch redundant power supply.

PDU 2 to 4 power distribution units. (US version:

PN 8-00726-01 / International version: PN 8-00726-02).* Additional Array / Expansion modules can be added to increase systemcapacity, up to the maximum usable capacity of 200TB for the system.

By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue tobe safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.

Note: Retain the packaging for future use.

Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials (seeFigure 2):

System Node Packaging Array and Expansion Module Packaging

WARNING: At least two people are required to lift the array andExpansion modules.

Metadata Module Packaging

Fibre Channel Switch Packaging


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Ethernet Redundant Power Unit Packaging

PDU Packaging

Figure 2 System NodePackaging

System Node

Foam

Box

Accessory kit items

Ethernet, Fibre, and AC power cables


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Figure 3 Array and ExpansionModule Packaging

Lid

Foam

Array/Expansion

module

Box

Pallet

Rack mount rails

Rack mounting hardware

Accessory kit items

Ethernet, Fibre, and AC power cables

Drive Slot

Sheet


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Figure 4 Metadata ModulePackaging

Foam

Metadata module

Box

Rack mount rails

Accessory kit items

Ethernet switch shelf

Bezel

Hardware


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Figure 5 Fibre Channel SwitchPackaging

Box

Foam

Foam

Fibre Channel Switch bag

Accessory Kits (come in Accessory kit box)

Rails and Instructions

Fibre Channel Switch


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Figure 6 Ethernet SwitchPackaging

Box

Foam

Ethernet Switch

Hardware

Ethernet Switch bag

AC Power and Ethernet Cables

Foam

Figure 7 Ethernet RedundantPower Unit Packaging

Ethernet Redundant Power unit

Foam

Foam

Box

Anti-Static bag

Hardware


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Figure 8 PDU Packaging

PDU

Foam

Foam

Box

Hardware

Installing the DXi8500 Base Rack System

The following installation procedure provides one example for installing theDXi8500 base rack system with additional space left for future capacityupgrades. There are other possible ways to install the DXi8500 systemdepending on the available rack space, however; Quantum recommends leavingadditional rack space for future capacity upgrades.

Installing the DXi8500 consists of the following steps:

Locating the Mounting Position

Installing the DXi8500 Array and Expansion Modules

Installing the System Node

Installing the Fibre Channel Switch

Installing the Ethernet Switch and Redundant Power Unit


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Locating the MountingPosition

All components of the DXi8500 system are designed to fit in a standard 19 inchwide rack.

During the installation, it is important to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails(see Figure 10). The DXi8500 system components must be installed at thebeginning of the hole pattern. Refer to Table 5 for information on common rack

hole types.

Table 5 Rack Hole TypesFigure Description

Clip nut

Cage nut

Square rack holes are the most common type of rackholes. They can accept either cage nuts which mountfrom the back of the rail or clip nuts which clip onfrom the side of the rack rail. Cage and clip nuts aregenerally supplied with the rack.

Clip nutThrough holes require clip nuts to accept mountinghardware. Clip nuts are generally supplied with therack.

The DXi8500 base rack (1TB or 2TB) is populated with up to eight Arraymodules, one System Node, one Fibre Channel switch, one Ethernet switch, upto two Metadata modules, and one Ethernet switch RPU (see Figure 9).

Note: The following figures illustrate the recommended installation positionsfor the DXi8500 components. It is possible to install the DXi8500components in different locations within a rack, however Quantumrecommends keeping the additional rack space available for futurecomponent upgrades and to ensure that all cables will reach theirdestination.


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Figure 10 Base Rack Rail HolePattern Front

1 DXi8500 Metadata module (2U)2U

1 DXi8500 Metadata module (2U)

3U

19Uo

frack

space

*1U = 1.75 in (44.45 mm)

1 DXi8500 Array module (3U)

3U

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

Top of rack

.312 in (7.92 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

Hole pattern

2U

1 DXi8500 Node (4U)4U

Front mounting

screws (frontrails)

Front mounting

screws (front

Front rail

mounting screws

(front rails)

Front rail

mounting screws

(front rails)

Front mounting

screws (front

rails)

1 DXi8500 Array module (3U)

Front mounting

screws (frontrails)

Front mounting

screws (front

rails)


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Figure 11 DXi8500 Base Rack

Back (1TB or 2TB drives)

PDU #2

Ethernet switch


PDU #1

Back of rack

2U blank panel

2U blank panel

2U blank panel


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Figure 12 Base Rack Rail HolePattern Back

1U 1 DXi8500Ethernet Switch (1U)

15Uo

frack

space

*1U = 1.75 in (44.45 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

Top of rack

.312 in (7.92 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

Hole pattern

1 DXi8500 FC Switch (1U)1U

Mounting screws

(back rails)

PDU# 21U

PDU #1 (1U)1U

Mounting screws

(back rails)

Mounting screws(back rails)

Mounting screws

(back rails)

WARNING: The DXi8500 components must ALWAYS be installed startingfrom the bottom of the rack and moving up. This ensures that theweight of the system remains at the bottom of the rack and that

all components fit with space for expansion.

1 Route the PDU cables to the back of the rack.

Caution: Do not plug the power distribution units into a power sourceat this time.


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Installing the DXi8500Array and ExpansionModules

The base unit arrays are installed directly at the base of the rack. Refer toFigure 9 and Figure 29 for installation positions for upgrade Array modules.

Note: Expansion modules are not used with DXi8500 systems using 2TB Arraymodule drives.

To install the Array and Expansion modules:

1 Loosen the two nut plate screws located on each mounting rail. This allowsthe mounting rails to expand to the appropriate rack depth (see Figure 13).

Figure 13 Expanding theMounting Rails

Nut plate screws

Left mounting rail

2 Beginning at the 1U and 3U rack positions, install the left and rightmounting rails for both the array and Expansion modules. Secure themounting rails to the rack with two M5 hex head screws (Phillips screws arealso provided) and square spacers in the front and back of the mountingrails (see Figure 17).

Note: There are alignment pins located at the back of the mounting railsto temporarily support the back rails in the rack.

Caution: Do not tighten the hex screws more than 30 in-lbs. You can

strip the threads on the mounting rails if the hex screws areover-tightened.


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Figure 14 Installing theMounting Rails

Left and right mounting

rails for array and

Expansion modules

M5 hex head screws and

spacers (x 4 sets)

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (x 4 sets)


spacers (x 4) sets

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (x 4 sets)

Note: For additional information, refer to the LSI document, InstallingSupport Rails, which is included with the rails in the box.

3 To install the Array modules, see Figure 15.

WARNING: At least two people are required to lift the Array andExpansion modules.

Note: If necessary, remove the hard drives from the array chassis toreduce the overall weight during installation. The shipping box forboth the storage and Array modules contains a list of hard drivelocations. Ensure that each hard drive is installed in the correctlocation.


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a Install the Array module chassis at the base of the rack and secure withtwo 5/16 hex head screws (included on the rack rails) on each side of thechassis (see Figure 15).

Note: Verify that the array number matches the array number on the box.

b Install the second Array module chassis into the rack above the firstArray module and secure with two 5/16 hex head screws (included onthe rack rails) on each side of the chassis (see Figure 15).

Figure 15 Installing the ArrayModule Chassis

Hex head screws

Array module 1

Hex head screws

Array module 2

4 If you have additional Array modules to install, refer to Figure 9 for thecorrect mounting positions.

Note: If you are installing Array modules above the System Node andMetadata modules, Fibre Channel/Ethernet switches, andredundant power unit mounting positions, wait until allcomponents up to and including the redundant power unit areinstalled before installing additional components above thosepositions.


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Note: If the hard drives were removed to reduce the weight of the Arraymodule chassis, install the hard drives back into the chassis. Referto the hard drive location list shipped with each array. Ensure thateach hard drive is installed in the correct location.

Installing the MetadataModules

The Metadata module is installed directly above the fourth Array module (ifinstalled) at the 13U mark. If five or more Array modules are installed, a secondMetadata module is required and installed directly above the System Node atthe 19U mark.

To install the Metadata module(s):

1 Loosen the two nut plate screws located on each mounting rail. This allowsthe mounting rails to expand to the appropriate rack depth (see Figure 16).

Figure 16 Expanding the

Mounting Rails

Nut plate screws

Left mounting rail

2 At the 13U rack positions (19U if second Metadata module is required),install the left and right mounting rails for both the Metadata module(s).Secure the mounting rails to the rack with one M5 hex head screw (Phillipsscrews are also provided) and square spacer in the front on each side andtwo M5 hex head screws (Phillips screws are also provided) and squarespacers back of the mounting rails in the back (see Figure 17).

Caution: Do not tighten the hex screws more than 30 in/lbs. You canstrip the threads on the mounting rails if the hex screws areover-tightened.

Note: There are alignment pins located at the back of the mounting railsto temporarily support the back rails in the rack.


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Figure 17 Installing theMetadata Module MountingRails


rails for Metadata

module


spacers (1 set)

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (1 set)


spacers (x 4) sets

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (x 2 sets)

3 To install the Metadata module (see Figure 18):

a Align the Metadata module with the rails and slide the module into therack.

b Tighten the thumbscrews on each side of the modules front panel.

c To remove the module from the rack, loosen the thumbscrews and slide

the system out of the rack.

Note: Use one pair of screws on the front of each mounting rail and twopairs of screws on the back.


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Figure 18 Installing theMetadata Module in the Rack

Thumbscrew

Metadata module 1

Note: If the system includes a second Metadata module, see Installing theMetadata Modules on page 33.

Installing the SystemNode

The System Node is installed directly above the first Metadata module, which isat the 17U mark.

To install the System Node:

1 Install the System Node rack mounting rails at the 17U mark by (seeFigure 19):

a Position the rail end pieces of the rail module labeled FRONT facinginward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front sideof the vertical rack flanges.

b Align each end piece to seat the pegs in the bottom hole of the first Uand the top hole of the second.


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c Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rackflange and the latch locks into place. Repeat these steps to position andseat the front end piece on the vertical flange.

d To remove the rails, pull on the latch release button on the end piecemidpoint and unseat each rail.

Note: The rack mounting rails extend to support rack depths from 27 to34 inches (68.5 to 86.3 cm).

Figure 19 Installing the SystemNode Rack Mounting Rails into

the Rack

Vertical rack

flange

Latch release

button

2 To install the System Node on the rack rails (see Figure 20):

a Pull the inner slide rails out of the rack until they lock into place.

b Locate the three shoulder screws on one side of the system and lowerthem into the J-slots on the rail. Seat the three screws on the other side,lowering the system until all shoulder screws engage in the J-slots.

c Push the system inward until the front release latch clicks into place.


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d Press the slide-release lock buttons on both rails and slide the systeminto the rack.

Figure 20 Installing theSystem Node Chassis Intothe Rack

System Node

Inner slide rails

Slide release button

Shoulder screws

Installing the FibreChannel Switch

The Fibre Channel switch is located at the 24U mark at the back of the rack.

To install the Fibre Channel switch:

1 To install the brackets to the Fibre Channel switch, see Figure 21:

a Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right sideof the Fibre Channel switch.


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b Insert two 8-32 x 5/16 in. screws into one of the pairs of verticallyaligned holes in the bracket and then into the pair of holes on the sideof the switch.

Note: To install the switch in a recessed position in the cabinet, usethe bracket holes that are set back from the end of the bracket.

c Insert each 8-32 x 5/16 in. screw through the holes in the bracket andinto the corresponding hole in the switch and tighten

d Repeat these steps to attach the left front bracket to the left side of theswitch.

Figure 21 Installing the FrontBrackets to the Fibre ChannelSwitch


8-32 x 5/16 in.

Phillips screws (x6)

Inside rails

Right front bracket

2 To attach the front of the Fibre Channel switch to the back of the rack (see

Figure 22):

a Position the switch in the cabinet, providing temporary support underthe switch until the rails are secured to the cabinet.

b Attach the right front bracket to the right front rack rail using two 10-32 x 5/8 in. screws and two retainer nuts and tighten.

c Repeat this step to attach the left front bracket to the left front rack rail.


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Figure 22 Installing the FibreChannel Front to the Rack


10-32 x 5/8 in.

Phillips screws

(x 2)

Retainer nuts

Retainer nuts

3 To attach the back brackets to the Fibre Channel switch (see Figure 23):

a Position the right rear bracket inside the right front bracket.

b Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4 in. screws.

c Adjust the brackets to the cabinet depth and tighten the screws.

d Repeat these steps to attach the left rear bracket to the left frontbracket.


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Figure 23 Installing the BackBrackets


6-32 x 1/4 in (x4)

Right-front bracket

Right-back bracket

4 To attach the back of the Fibre Channel switch to the rack, see Figure 24:

a Attach the right rear bracket to the cabinet rail using two 10-32 x 5/8 in.screws and two retainer nuts and tighten.

b Repeat this step to attach the left rear bracket to the left rear cabinetrail.


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Figure 24 Installing the Backof the Fibre Channel Switch tothe Rack


10-32 x 5/8 in. (x2)

Retainer nuts

The Fibre Channel switch installation is complete.

Installing the EthernetSwitch and RedundantPower Unit

The Ethernet switch components consist of one Ethernet switch and oneredundant power supply unit.

Follow these steps to install the Ethernet switch and redundant power supplyunit:

1 At the front of the rack at the 26U mark, install the redundant power supply

and secure with two 10-32 x 5/8 in. Phillips screws (black) on each side ofthe unit (see Figure 25).


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Figure 25 Installing theRedundant Power Supply Unitin a Rack

Phillips screws (x 4)

Retainer nuts (x 4)

2 At the back of the rack, install the Ethernet shelf (included with theMetadata module packaging) at the 27U mark and secure with two 10-32 x5/8 in. Phillips screws (black) on each side of the shelf (see Figure 26).


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Figure 27 Installing theEthernet Switch

10-32 x 5/8 in. Phillips

screws (x 4)

Ethernet Switch

4 After both the redundant power unit and the Ethernet switch are installed,connect the RPU cables from the RPU to the Ethernet switch as follows (see

Figure 28): RPU 1 to the Ethernet switch

Note: While routing the RPU AC power cable, keep in mind thecustomer's rack-specifics. Some racks do not have removable sidepanels, which can make it very difficult to route the cable.


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Figure 28 Connecting the RPUCables

RPU 1

5 If additional Array modules need to be installed above the RPU, see Figure 9on page 26 for rack position and Installing the DXi8500 Array andExpansion Modules on page 30 for installation instructions.

Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack System

When the DXi8500 base rack is completely filled with DXi8500 components, youmust install the additional array and Expansion modules and power distributionunits in the expansion rack.

Note: Expansion modules are not used with DXi8500 systems using 2TB Arraymodule drives.

The following installation procedure provides one example for installing theDXi8500 expansion rack system with additional space left for future capacityupgrades. There are other possible ways to install the DXi8500 systemdepending on the available rack space, however; Quantum recommends leavingadditional rack space for future capacity upgrades.


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46 Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack System

Installing the DXi8500 consists of the following steps:

Locating the Mounting Position

Installing the DXi8500 Expansion Rack Array Module and ExpansionModules

Locating the MountingPosition

All components of the DXi8500 system are designed to fit in a standard 19 inchwide rack.

It is important to the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rackrails (see Figure 10). The DXi8500 system components must be installed at thebeginning of the hole pattern. Refer to Table 6 for information on common rackhole types.

Table 6 Rack Hole TypesFigure Description

Clip nut

Cage nut

Square rack holes are the most common type of rackholes. They can accept either cage nuts which mountfrom the back of the rail or clip nuts which clip onfrom the side of the rack rail.

Clip nutThrough holes require clip nuts to accept mountinghardware.

The expansion rack for DXi8500 systems using 1TB drives can be populated withtwo PDUs and up to two Array modules and ten Expansion modules (seeFigure 29). The expansion rack for DXi8500 systems using 2TB drives can bepopulated with two PDUs and up to two Array modules, but no Expansionmodules (see Figure 30).

Note: The following figures illustrate the recommended installation positionsfor the DXi8500 components. It is possible to install the DXi8500components in different locations within a rack, however Quantum

recommends keeping the additional rack space available for futurecomponent upgrades.

Note: Components installed in the customers second rack may deviate fromthe recommended installation defined in this guide. There may beother components already installed in another rack in the customersdata center that would require different locations for the components.


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Figure 29 DXi8500 ExpansionRack Front (1TB Drives)

Array module 10

Expansion module 1

Expansion module 2

Expansion module 3

Expansion module 4

Expansion module 5

Expansion module 6

Expansion module 7

Expansion module 8

Expansion module 9

Expansion module 10

Array module 9

PDU # 4 (located at the back)

PDU # 3 (located at the back)

Front of rack


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Figure 30 DXi8500 ExpansionRack Front (2TB Drives)

Array module 10

Array module 9


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Figure 31 Expansion Rack RailHole Pattern Front

1 DXi8500 Array module (3U)3U

15Uo

frack

space

*1U = 1.75 in (44.45 mm)

3U

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

Top of rack

.312 in (7.92 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

Hole pattern

Front mounting

screws (front

rails)

Front mounting

screws (front

rails)

Front rail

mounting screws

(front rails)

Front rail

mounting screws

(front rails)

Front mounting

screws (front

rails)

1 DXi8500 Expansion module (3U)


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Figure 32 DXi8500 ExpansionRack Back (Using 1TB Drives)

PDU #3

PDU #4

Back of rack


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Figure 33 DXi8500 ExpansionRack Back (Using 2TB Drives)

Array module 9

Array module 10

PDU #3

PDU #4


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Figure 34 Expansion Rack RailHole Pattern Back

15Uo

frack

space

*1U = 1.75 in (44.45 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

.625 in (15.9 mm)

Top of rack

.312 in (7.92 mm)

.5 in (12.7 mm)

Hole pattern

Mounting screws

(back rails)

PDU# 4 (1U)1U

PDU #3 (1U)1U

Mounting screws

(back rails)


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Figure 36 Installing theMounting Rails


rails for array and

Expansion modules


spacers (x 4 sets)

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (x 4 sets)


spacers (x 4) sets

M5 hex head

screws and

spacers (x 4 sets)

3 Install the Array module into the rack at the base of the expansion rack(1U)with the Expansion module directly above (3U) and secure with 5/16hex head screws (see Figure 37).

WARNING: At least two people are required to lift the Array modules andExpansion modules.

Note: If necessary, remove the hard drives from the array chassis toreduce the overall weight during installation. The shipping box forboth the storage and Array modules contains a list of hard drivelocations. Ensure that each hard drive is installed in the correctlocation.


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56 Installing the Power Distribution Units (Optional Kits)

Installing the Power Distribution Units (Optional Kits)

The power distribution unit (PDU) kits can be installed if requested.

To install the PDUs:

1 Install the power distribution units (two per rack) and secure with two 10-32 x 5/8 in. Phillips screws (black) on each side (see Figure 38). For locationsof the power distribution units, refer to Figure 11, DXi8500 Base Rack Back(1TB or 2TB drives) on page 28 and Figure 32, DXi8500 Expansion Rack Back (Using 1TB Drives) on page 50.

Note: Install and tighten the bottom screws first on each rail, then installand tighten the top screws.

Figure 38 Installing theDXi8500 Power DistributionUnits

Power cords removed for clarity

10-32 x 5/8 Phillips

screw (x 4)

10-32 x 5/8 Phillips

screw (x 4)


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2 Route the PDU cables to the back of the rack.

Caution: Do not plug the PDUs into a power source at this time.

3 Install a bezel on the front of the System Node and Metadata modules. Thebezels snap into place on the front of the chassis (see Figure 39).

Note: The bezel as well as the keys that lock and unlock the front bezelsare located in the accessory kit.

Figure 39 Installing the FrontBezels

Node bezel

Metadata modulebezels

4 Install blank-off panels to fill open spaces as appropriate. A2U and a 3U

panel are included in the Metadata module packaging.5 Continue to the following section, Cabling the DXi8500 System.


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58 Cabling the DXi8500 System

Cabling the DXi8500 System

Cabling the DXi8500 system consists of the following major steps:

Note: All cables in both the base rack and expansion rack are labeled. Ingeneral, the cables should be routed to the sides of the rack andsecured with tie bands as required. This will ensure that the cables tonot block the cooling vents for the installed components.

DXi8500 Power Cabling

DXi8500 SAS Cabling

DXi8500 Fibre Channel Cabling

DXi8500 Ethernet Cabling

DXi8500 Power Cabling Connect the power cables for each component into an available power outlet.Quantum recommends the following:

Components with two power supplies: each power supply should beconnected to a separate power circuit.

Components with four power supplies: two power supplies should beconnected to one power circuit and the remaining two power suppliesshould be connected to a separate power circuit.

If you are using the available PDU kit, refer to the following section:

The DXi8500 components are connected to specific receptacles on the powerdistribution units. You MUST connect the components to the correct receptacle.

Connect the DXi8500 components to the following PDU receptacles:

1 DXi8500 base rack installation (see Table 7 and Figure 40 for the base rackand Table 8 and Figure 41 for the expansion rack).

Note: Expansion modules are not used with DXi8500 systems using 2TBArray module drives.

Table 7 DXi8500 Base RackPower Connections

DXi8500 Componentand Rack Position Power Supply PDU and Receptacle

Array module 8 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J4, Receptacle A

AC 2 PDU #2, Bank J4, Receptacle A

Array module 7 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J4, Receptacle B

AC 2 PDU #2, Bank J4, Receptacle B


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Array module 6 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J4, Receptacle C

AC 2 PDU #2, Bank J4, Receptacle C

Array module 5 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J4, Receptacle D

AC 2 PDU #2, Bank J4, Receptacle D

Fibre Channel switch AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J1, Receptacle C


Ethernet switch RPU AC 1 PDU #2, Bank J1, Receptacle B

Ethernet switch AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J1, Receptacle B

Metadata module 2 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J3, Receptacle C


System Node AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J1, Receptacle D




Metadata module 1 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J3, Receptacle A


Array module 4 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J2, Receptacle A


Array module 3 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J2, Receptacle B


Array module 2 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J2, Receptacle C


Array module 1 AC 1 PDU #1, Bank J2, Receptacle D


DXi8500 Componentand Rack Position Power Supply PDU and Receptacle


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Figure 41 DXi8500 ExpansionRack Power Connections

A B C D

PDU #4 front

PDU #4 back

PDU #3 front

PDU #3 back

A B C D A B C D

A B C D

A B C D A B C D A B C D

A B C D

Array module

10 (AC 2)

Array module 9

(AC 2)

Array module

10 (AC 1)

Array module 9

(AC 1)

Expansion

module 10 (AC 2)

Expansionmodule 9 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 8 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 5 (AC 2)


Expansion

module 3 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 2 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 1 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 7 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 6 (AC 2)

Expansion

module 7 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 6 (AC 1)


Expansion

module 1 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 10 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 9 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 8 (AC 1)Expansion

module 3 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 4 (AC 1)

Expansion

module 5 (AC 1)


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Figure 44 Connecting the SASCables

Metadata

module 2

Metadata

module 1

0

1

2

3

SA

SA

SA

SA

System Node

DXi8500 Fibre ChannelCabling

Connecting the DXi8500 Fibre Channel cables consists of the following steps:

Caution: After you have completed the Fibre Channel cabling, ensure that allloose cable connectors have the dust covers installed. Looseconnectors can be damaged if the dust covers are not installed.

Connecting the DXi8500 System Node to the Fibre Channel Switch

Connecting the Fibre Channel Switch to the Array Modules

Note: All of the Fibre Channel cabling is labeled to help connecting thesystem. The cables used to connect the System Node, Fibre Channelswitch, and arrays in the base rack are included with the System Nodepackaging. Fibre channel cables used in the expansion rack are includedwith the individual Array and Expansion module packaging.


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Connecting the DXi8500 System Node to the Fibre Channel Switch

Connect Fibre Channel cables from the DXi8500 System Nodes to the FibreChannel switch and customer SAN (Storage Area Network) as follows (seeTable 10 and Figure 45):

Table 10 Connecting theDXi8500 System Node to theFibre Channel Switch

DXi8500 Node DXi8500 Fibre Channel Ports Fibre Channel Switch Customer SAN

SystemN

ode

FC port 0 Connect to customer SAN




FC port 4 Path to tape only

FC port 5 Path to tape only

FC port 6 FC port 4

FC port 7 FC port 5

FC port 8 FC port 6

FC port 9 FC port 7

FC port 10 FC port 0





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Figure 45 Connecting theDXi8500 System Node to theFC Switch

01

6

7

0 1 2 3

4 5 6 7

8 9 1 1


System Node

Customer SAN

1 1

1 1 1 1

1 1 2 2

2 2 2 2

2 2 3 32 2 3 3

3 33 33 3

8

9

1

1

1

1

23

45

Connecting the Fibre Channel Switch to the Array Modules

Connect Fibre Channel cables from the Fibre Channel switch to the Arraymodules as shown in Table 11, Figure 46, Figure 47, and Figure 48.

Table 11 Connecting the FibreChannel Switch to the ArrayModules

Fibre Channel SwitchPorts

Array Module,Controller A (CH 1)

Array Module,Controller B (CH 1)

12 Array Module 1

23 Array Module 1

13 Array Module 2


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22 Array Module 2

14 Array Module 3

21 Array Module 3

15 Array Module 4

20 Array Module 4

11 Array Module 5

16 Array Module 5

10 Array Module 6

17 Array Module 6

9 Array Module 7

18 Array Module 7

8 Array Module 8

19 Array Module 8

24 Array Module 9

25 Array Module 9

26 Array Module 10

27 Array Module 10

Fibre Channel SwitchPorts

Array Module,Controller A (CH 1)

Array Module,Controller B (CH 1)


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Figure 46 Fibre ChannelSwitch to the Array Modules (1through 4)

Ethernet switch

Array module 1

Array module 2

Array module 3

Array module 4


System Node

2 4 6

531 7 9

8 1012141618202224

111315171921 23

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller B

0 1 2 34 5 6 7

8 91 1 1 11 1 1 1

1 1 2 22 2 2 2

2 2 3 32 2 3 3

3 33 33 3

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

Metadata module 2

Metadata module 1

CH1

CH1


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Figure 47 Fibre ChannelSwitch to the Array Modules (5through 9)

2 6

531 7 9

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

11 13 15 17 19 21 23

4

Ethernet switch

Array module 5

Array module 6

Array module 7

Array module 8

Array module 9

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller A

Controller A

Controller A

Controller B

Controller B

Controller B

Controller B

0 1 2 3

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

32 33 34 35

36 37 38 39

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

CH1

Fibre Channel

switch


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Array Module 4 > Expansion Module 4














Array Module,Controller A (P1)

Array Module,Controller B (P1)

Expansion Module,Controller A (1A)

Expansion Module,Controller B (1A)


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Figure 49 Connecting theArray Modules to theExpansion Modules (ArrayModules 1 through 4)

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Arraymodule1

Arraymodule2

Arraymo

dule3

Arraymodule4

Exp.module1

Exp.mo

dule2

Exp.module3

Exp.module4


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Figure 50 Connecting theArray Modules to theExpansion Modules (ArrayModules 5 through 9)

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

P1

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller B

Arraymodule6

Arraym

odule7

Arraymodule8

Arraymodule

9

Arraymodule5

Exp.module8

Exp.module9

Exp.module7

Exp.module6

Exp.module5


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DXi8500 EthernetCabling

Connecting the DXi8500 Ethernet cables consists of the following steps:

Connecting the DXi8500 System Node to the Ethernet Switch

Connecting the Ethernet Switch to the Array Modules

Connecting the Ethernet Switch to the Fibre Channel Switch

Note: All of the Ethernet cabling is labeled to help connecting the system. Thecables used to connect the System Node, Fibre Channel switch,Ethernet switch, and arrays in the base rack are included with theSystem Node packaging. Ethernet cables used in the expansion rack areincluded with the individual Array module packaging.

Connecting the DXi8500 System Node to the Ethernet Switch

Connect Ethernet cables from the DXi8500 System Node to the Ethernet switchand customer network as follows (see Table 13 and Figure 52):

Table 13 Connecting theDXi8500 System Node to theCustomer Network/Ethernet

Switch

DXi8500 System Node Ethernet Ports Ethernet Switch or Customer Network

ETH port 0 ETH port 23

ETH port 1 ETH port 24

ETH port 2 (1 GbE) Customer Network







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Figure 52 Connecting theDXi8500 System Node to theCustomer Network/EthernetSwitch

0

1

System Node

Ethernet switch

2

3

45

6

7

Connecting the Ethernet Switch to the Array Modules

Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet switch to the Array modules, Fibre

Channel switch, and customer network as shown in Table 14, Figure 53,Figure 54, and Figure 55.


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Figure 53 Ethernet Switch tothe Array Modules (1 through4)

Ethernet switch

Array module 1

Array module 2

Array module 3

Array module 4


Metadata module 2

System Node

2 4 6

531 7 9

8 1012141618202224

111315171921 23

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller B

Controller

Controller

Metadata module 1


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Figure 54 Ethernet Switch tothe Array Modules (5 through9)

2 6

531 7 9

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

11 13 15 17 19 21 23

4Ethernet switch

Array module 5

Array module 6

Array module 7

Array module 8

Array mo u e 9Controller A

Controller B

Controller A

Controller A

Controller A

Controller A

Controller B

Controller B

Controller B

Controller B


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Figure 55 Ethernet Switch tothe Array Module 10

Ethernet switch

Array module 10

Controller A

Controller B

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 2 122 23 24 2 526 27 28 2 9 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Fibre Channel switch

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

24

Connecting the Ethernet Switch to the Fibre Channel Switch

Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet switch to the Fibre Channel switch asshown in Table 15 and Figure 56.

Table 15 Connecting theEthernet Switch to the FibreChannel Switch

Ethernet Switch Port Fibre Channel Switch Port

ETH22 ETH

Figure 56 Connecting theEthernet Switch to the Fibre

Channel Switch

2 4 6

531 7 9

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

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Powering On the DXi8500 and Initial Configuration

Before the DXi8500 is operational, you must power on the system and configurethe system by completing the Getting Started wizard.

Powering on theDXi8500

The DXi8500 must be powered on in a specific order:

Note: Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that all power switcheson every component are off.

1 If the optional PDUs are installed, turn on the power switches located on theback of the base and expansion racks (see Figure 57).

Figure 57 Turning on the

Power Distribution Units Power switches

Wait two minutes for Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches to boot.

2 For DXi8500 systems using 1TB drives, turn on both power switches on eachExpansion module one at a time, waiting 30 seconds before powering onthe next Expansion module (see Figure 58).

Note: Do NOT turn on the Array modules. Only the Expansion modules, ifusing, are powered on at this time. Expansion modules are notused with DXi8500 systems using 2TB Array module drives.

Figure 58 Turning on theExpansion Modules

Expansion module power switches

Note: After all Expansion modules have been powered on, wait twominutes before continuing. The drive sleds will not have any LEDactivity and will remain dark until the Array modules are poweredon.


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Figure 61 Turning on theSystem Node System Node Power Switch

7 Replace the front bezel on the System Node.

Note: The System Node takes approximately 15 minutes to boot for a

Base system (20TB 40TB) and up to 60 minutes for a full system(200TB). During the boot process, different messages display onthe System Node LCD panel in this order: Booting, Attention, andNormal. The last status on the LCD panel does NOT indicate thatthe system has completed its booting process; it indicates that theSystem Node has booted successfully. After the System Node hascompleted the boot process, continue to the next section,Completing the Getting Started Wizard.

Completing the Getting

Started Wizard

After the various DXi8500 system components have been powered on, you are

ready to configure the DXi8500 system, which consists of the following steps:

Logging on to the system.

Accepting the license agreement.

Setting the network configuration.

Setting the date and time.

Confirming the initial configuration.

Follow these steps to configure the DXi8500:

1 Connect an Ethernet cable to port ETH1 (port 21) on the back of the SystemNode and to the service laptop.

2 On the service laptop, do the following:

Set the network settings to 10.17.21.200, which allows the system toaccess the DXi8500 default network address.

Launch a web browser, and enter 10.17.21.1 in the browser addressfield.

Note: For Web browsers, the DXi8500 supports Internet Explorer 7 orhigher or Firefox 3 or higher.


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Figure 63 Getting StartedWizard: Welcome

5 Read the information about the wizard, and then clickNext to continue.

The License Agreement page displays (see Figure 64).

Figure 64 Getting StartedWizard: License Agreement

6 After you review the license agreement, select the I have read and accept

this License Agreement check box, and then clickNext to continue.The Network page displays (see Figure 65).

Note: If you do not accept the license agreement, the DXi8500 will notfunction.


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Figure 65 Getting StartedWizard: Network

7 Under Configure Network Settings, select the Basic option.

With basic network configuration, all 1GbE or all 10GbE Ethernet ports arebonded together in a single network interface (logical port). All types ofnetwork traffic (replication, management, and data) are routed over thisinterface. Because there is only one network interface, only a single group ofnetwork settings are required.

Note: Refer to the Quantum DXi8500 Users Guide(6-67030), which islocated on the documentation CD, for information about the

Custom or Segmented network options. Before you can select theCustom option, you must configure the DXi using the Basic optionand restart the DXi.

8 Under General, enter the following information:

Caution: Make sure you enter the correct IP address information andthat you write this information down. If you enter the incorrectIP address information and reboot, you will not be able toaccess the system.

a Enter the Hostname used to identify the DXi8500 system.

b Enter the IP Address, the Netmask, and the Default Gateway(optional) you want to use to join the DXi8500 to your network.

c (Optional) In the Domain Suffix Search List box, enter the local domainto search first when resolving domain names.

The domain suffix is a single domain name. The domain name maycontain only letters (AZ), numbers (09), dots (.), and hyphens (-).


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d (Optional) In the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary DNS IP Addressboxes, enter the IP address of up to three DNS servers used to resolvedomain names and translate them into IP addresses.

Note: You must specify a DNS IP address if you plan to use hostnameformat when configuring an NTP time server, outgoing e-mailserver, replication sources and targets, and other information.

9 Under Network Interfaces, select BOND ALL 1GB (not segmented) orBOND ALL 10GB (not segmented).

If you choose to bond all 1GbE ports together, then the 10GbE ports are notused. Similarly, if you choose to bond all 10GbE ports together, then the1GbE ports are not used.

There are two different configurations of DXi8500:

4 x 1GbE ports and 2 x 10GbE ports (Table 16)

4 x 1GbE ports and 4 x 10GbE ports (Table 17)

Note: For customer-specific requirements, refer to the site survey for orthe best practices documents.

Table 16 Basic Network

Interfaces (2 x 10GbE ports) Bonding Type Description

BOND ALL 1GB (not segmented) All 1GbE ports (ETH2, ETH3, ETH4, andETH5) are bonded together and requirea single set of network settings. (The10GbE ports are not used in thisconfiguration.)

BOND ALL 10GB (not segmented) Both 10GbE ports (ETH6 and ETH7) arebonded together and require a singleset of network settings. (The 1GbEports are not used in thisconfiguration.)

Table 17 Basic NetworkInterfaces (4 x10 GbE ports) Bonding Type Description

BOND ALL 1GB (not segmented) All 1GbE ports (ETH2, ETH3, ETH4, andETH5) are bo

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