Quantum QX Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Components
4U56 Drive System
QX and QXS Setup Guide 24
4U56 Controller I/O Module – Rear Panel Components
The Controller I/O Module has two model types, converged network (CNC) ports or HD mini-SAS. The
models can be configured as follows:
l Host CNC ports configured with SFPs supporting the following:
o
4/8/16 Gb FC
o
10GbE iSCSI
o
1 Gb RJ-45
l Host interface ports configured with 12 Gbit/s HD mini-SAS (SFF-8644) connectors.
Host CNC Ports Configured with SFPs (FC or iSCSI)
The following figure shows CNC ports configured with SFP+ transceivers that support 4, 8, or 16 Gb FC, or
10 GbE iSCSI connections. The SFPs look identical. Refer to the CNC LEDs that apply to the specific
configuration of your CNC ports.
Figure32:Controller I/O Module with FC or iSCSI Host CNC Ports
LINK SERVICE–1
CACHE
DIRTY
CLEAN
LINK
ACTSERVICE–2 CLI
CLI
PORT 0 PORT 1
PORT 2 PORT 3
1
2 3 4 5
6
7 8

Quantum QX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QX Series
Category	Storage
Language	English