Quantum QX Series User Manual

Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis
Enclosure Installation Checklist
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Enclosure Installation Checklist
Table 2 below outlines the steps required to install the RAID and expansion chassis, and initially configure
and provision the storage system. To ensure successful installation, perform the tasks in the order
presented.
Step Task Wheretofindprocedure
1. Install the RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis in the rack.
1
Do not install bezel until assembly is
complete.
See the rack-mount bracket kit installation instructions
pertaining to your applicable chassis. If your product uses a
bezel, see its bezel kit installation instructions.
2. Install the drive modules and any air
management solution inserts (if
required) into the drive slots or
drawers.
For QXS-448 drawers see Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
on page 55.
For QXS-456 drawers see Install Drives Into the QXS-456
Drive Chassis on page 62.
3. Connect RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis.
See Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
on page 69.
4. Connect power cords. See DC Power Supplies with Power Switch on page 89.
5. Test chassis connectivity. See Testing Chassis Connections on page 85.
6. Install required host software. See Host System Requirements on page 94.
7. If required, change the CNC port. See iSCSI Considerations.
8. Connect hosts.
2
See Connect the Chassis to Hosts on page 95.
9. Connect management hosts.
2
See Connect a Management Host on the Network on
page 108.
10. Obtain IP values and set network port
IP properties on the RAID chassis.
See Obtaining IP Values on page 118.
For USB CLI port and cable use, see on page 198.
11. Perform initial configuration tasks:
3
Sign-in to the Disk Storage
Management Utility.
Verify firmware revisions and update if
necessary.
Initially configure and provision the
system using the Disk Storage
Management Utility
Topics below correspond to bullets at left:
See “Getting Started” in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
See “Updating Firmware” in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
See “Configuring the System” and “Provisioning the
System” topics in the QXS Storage Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide (V2 or V3).
Table2:Installation checklist
1
See the Bezel Installation Guide for the 12-, 24-, 48-, and 56-drive chassis for additional information.
2
For more about hosts, see the “About hosts” topic in the QXS Storage Disk Storage Management Utility Users Guide..

Quantum QX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QX Series
Category	Storage
Language	English