Quantum QXS Series User Manual

Chapter 1: Components
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID Chassis: Rear Panel Layout
QX and QXS Setup Guide 15
Figure20:2U48 Drive chassis: Sample Drawer Population
1
4
3
2
5
6
1. Drawer0
2. 2.5"Sleddeddrives0-3
1,2
3. DriveStatusLED
4. 2.5"SleddedDrives4-7
1,2

5. 2.5"SleddedDrives8-11
1,2
6. AMSInsert(slots12-15)
3
1
The drive is oriented in the sled such that its PCBA faces upward on the top side of the drive module as shown.
2
Electromagnetic interference protection is provided by the EMI shield within the chassis bezel.
3
The AMS insert spans only one drive slot. Slots 12-15 have AMS inserts (4 each) installed.
Caution:Empty bays will cause overheating. To avoid overheating, install an AMS insert in drive slots
that do not contain drive modules.
2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID Chassis: Rear
Panel Layout
The diagram and table below display and identify important component items that comprise the rear panel
layout of a 2U12, 2U24, and 2U48 RAID chassis. The following image shows a representative example of
RAID chassis models included in the product series. The rear panel layout is the same for the 2U12, 2U24,
and 2U48 RAID chassis.
Note:The 4U56 Series RAID chassis (4U) is significantly different from the 2U12, 2U24, and 2U48
RAID chassis (2U). The 4U56 RAID chassis is twice as high and has separate power supplies and
fans.

Quantum QXS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QXS Series
Category	Storage
Language	English