Quantum DXi4700 Upgrade Manual

Upgrade Guide This document contains the following topics: Introduction 2 Preparing for the Capacity Upgrade 6 Capacity Upgrade Overview 7 Determining the DXi4700 Model 9 Unpacking the Upgrade Components 9 Shutting Down the System 13 Installing Components in the Node 14 Installing Expansion Modules 35 Cabling the System 39 Turning On ...

2 Contacting Quantum 50 Introduction This document provides instructions for upgrading the storage capacity of a Quantum DXi4700 disk backup system. There are two methods for upgrading storage capacity: l Adding a Storage Capacity License - Upgrade the usable capacity of the system by adding license keys ( ...

3 Table 1: DXi4700 Supported Configurations DXi4700 (NAS/OST) Configuration Licensed Usable Capacity² ³ Nominal Capacity System Memory Expansion Modules (JBODs) Total Rack Space Required l 1 Node (2U) l 3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for VTL) l 2 x 6 Gb SAS ports (DXi4700 G1 ...

4 DXi4700 (VTL) Configuration Licensed Usable Capacity² ³ Nominal Capacity System Memory Expansion Modules (JBODs) Total Rack Space Required l 1 Node l 3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for VTL) l 2 x 6 Gb SAS ports (DXi4700 G1 configurations with Expansion modules only) l 2 x ...

5 DXi4700 (Multi-Protocol) Configuration Licensed Usable Capacity² ³ Nominal Capacity System Memory Expansion Modules (JBODs) Total Rack Space Required l 1 Node l 3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for VTL) l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for PTT) l 2 x 6 Gb SAS ports (DXi4700 G ...

Quantum DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade Guide 6 Preparing for the Capacity Upgrade Before you begin the DXi4700 storage capacity upgrade, make the following preparations: l Software Upgrades below l Checking System Health below l Gathering Necessary Tools below l Taking ESD Precaution on the next page Software Upgrades It is h ...

Quantum DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade Guide 7 Taking ESD Precaution Some components within the DXi4700 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the following precautions: l Keep the DXi4700 system turned off during all installation procedures. l Keep s ...

Quantum DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade Guide 8 4. Installing Components in the Node on page 14 5. Installing Expansion Modules on page 35 6. Cabling the System on page 39 7. Turning On the System on page 45 8. Installing the Storage Capacity License on page 46 Table 1: DXi4700 Hardware Capacity Upgrades Capacity After Upgrade Compone ...

Quantum DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade Guide 9 Determining the DXi4700 Model You will need to determine if the DXi system is a DXi4700 G1 or DXi4700 G2. Model information is located on the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node (see Figure 1 below). l The DXi4700 G2 information tag includes “G2” in the part number (see ...

Quantum DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade Guide 10 To unpack the upgrade components, refer to the following sections: l Unpacking the Additional Node Components below l Unpacking the DXi4700 Expansion Module on the next page Note: Make sure to retain all packing materials, as well as the documentation and other items included in the ...