User ManualTable of ContentsThe warranty information included in this document applies to products sold to end-users by Quantum or one of its authorized Value-Added Resellers (VARs) or Distributors. Service contract upgrades to higher response levels are also available for selected products. For additional warranty details and post-warranty service/support options, please contact your Quantum Authorized Reseller or local Quantum Representative, or visit http://www.quantum.com/supportoptions.1End User Warranty Periods1Quantum ValueLoader, SuperLoader 3. SuperLoader 3A1M1500, Quantum SuperLoader1M18001PX5021M2500, P4000, P7000, PX506, PX510, PX7201DX30, DX1001DX3000, DX50001DXi3500, DXi55001DXi75001DPM55001Scalar i5001Scalar i2000, Scalar 10K, Scalar 1001Scalar 241FastStor 2, FastStor 11Pathlight VX 6501Pathlight VX 4501StorNext, StorNext FX, AMASS1Vision1Quantum Encryption Key Manager1(Q-EKM)1Travan Standalone Tape Drives1DDS/DAT Standalone Tape Drives2GoVault Removable Disk Dock, GoVault Removable Disk Cartridge2DLTVS80, VS160, and V-4 Standalone Tape Drive2LTO-2HH, LTO-3, and LTO-4 Standalone Tape Drives2SDLT 320, SDLT 600, and DLT-S42SDLT 600A2Tape Drive Add-ons, Prism Hardware Options and Upgrade Kits2Quantum Repairs2Limited Warranty2Bronze Support-5x9 Hardware and Software Telephone Support2Rapid Exchange: Tape Drives, GoVault Removable Disk, L-Series, M1500, M1800, SuperLoader3, SuperLoader 3A, ValueLoader, and SuperLoader Warranty Claims2FastExchange: FastStor1, FastStor 2, and Scalar 24 product lines3Bronze Support-Next business day Response: Scalar i2000, Scalar 10K, Scalar 100, PX500-Series, PX720, DX30, DX100, M1800, M2500 Warranty Claims3Next business day CRU replacement and next business day onsite FRU replacement: Scalar i500, DXi3500 and DXi55003Guardian One-Year On-site: DX3000, DX5000, DPM5500 Warranty Claims3Product Warranty Start Date4Warranty Limitations4Limitation of Liability4Term of Warranty5The warranty term (duration) begins on the date of purchase from Quantum or an authorized Quantum VAR/VAD as evidenced by a copy of the seller’s invoice.5Warranty Limitations5Disclaimer of Warranties5Limitation of Liability5Size: 119 KBPages: 6Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents3Figures7Tables11Preface13DX-Series System Description19Overview20Time Required for Backup20Confidence in Completing the Backup20Time to Restore Data20DX-Series System21Features and Benefits25DX-Series Components26DX-Series Storage Array26DX-Series Controller27Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)29Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only)29AC Power Sequencer (DX100 Only)30Supported RAID Configurations31RAID 5 Configuration32Typical Configurations33Basic Operations35Turning on the DX-Series Components35Turning on the DX3036Turning on the DX10036DX-Series Controller Operations37DX-Series Storage Array Operations39System Monitoring39Relocating the DX-Series System43DX-Series Remote Management45DX-Series Web Pages46DX-Series Web Page Menu Items46Accessing DX-Series Web Pages47Using the DX-Series Web Pages49Configuration51Accessing Library Configuration51Partitioning52Write Protection57Barcode Assignment58Properties60Configuring the Network61Configuring the Date and Time63Configuring the Security Options64Configuring the Fibre Channel Options67System Status72Accessing System Status72Viewing Tape Drive Details74Viewing Robot Details75Viewing Storage Bin Details77Viewing Hardware Status78Viewing System Performance89Remote Alerts90Accessing Remote Alerts90Licensing100Accessing Licensing100Keys Tab101End User Agreement Tab102Utilities103Accessing Utilities103Changing Library State104System Log104Uploading Firmware106System Configuration107Downloading the System Diagnostics File110Rebooting the DX-Series System111Troubleshooting113Common Problems and Solutions113Hardware Problems114Ethernet Network Problems115Fibre Channel Network Problems117Host Bus Adapter Settings117JNI™ Fibre Channel HBA118Emulex™ Fibre Channel HBA118Q-Logic™ Fibre Channel HBA123DX-Series System Specifications125Physical Characteristics126Performance and Reliability Characteristics128Environmental Specifications128Setup CD and Setup Menu131Reinstalling the Controller Operating System131Connecting to the Controller131Installing System Firmware132DX-Series Setup Menu133Displaying User Options134Configuring User Options135Creating Cartridges136Displaying Diagnostic Data138Regulatory Statements141Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment148Glossary151Index155Size: 3.7 MBPages: 158Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents3Figures7Tables11Preface13DX-Series System Description19Overview20Time Required for Backup20Confidence in Completing the Backup20Time to Restore Data20DX-Series System21Features and Benefits25DX-Series Components26DX-Series Storage Array26DX-Series Controller27Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)29Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only)29AC Power Sequencer (DX100 Only)30Supported RAID Configurations31RAID 5 Configuration32Typical Configurations33Basic Operations35Turning on the DX-Series Components35Turning on the DX3036Turning on the DX10036DX-Series Controller Operations37DX-Series Storage Array Operations39System Monitoring39Relocating the DX-Series System43DX-Series Remote Management45DX-Series Web Pages46DX-Series Web Page Menu Items46Accessing DX-Series Web Pages47Using the DX-Series Web Pages49Configuration51Accessing Library Configuration51Partitioning52Write Protection57Barcode Assignment58Properties60Configuring the Network61Configuring the Date and Time63Configuring the Security Options64Configuring the Fibre Channel Options67System Status72Accessing System Status72Viewing Tape Drive Details74Viewing Robot Details75Viewing Storage Bin Details77Viewing Hardware Status78Viewing System Performance89Remote Alerts90Accessing Remote Alerts90Licensing100Accessing Licensing100Keys Tab101End User Agreement Tab102Utilities103Accessing Utilities103Changing Library State104System Log104Uploading Firmware106System Configuration107Downloading the System Diagnostics File110Rebooting the DX-Series System111Troubleshooting113Common Problems and Solutions113Hardware Problems114Ethernet Network Problems115Fibre Channel Network Problems117Host Bus Adapter Settings117JNI™ Fibre Channel HBA118Emulex™ Fibre Channel HBA118Q-Logic™ Fibre Channel HBA123DX-Series System Specifications125Physical Characteristics126Performance and Reliability Characteristics128Environmental Specifications128Setup CD and Setup Menu131Reinstalling the Controller Operating System131Connecting to the Controller131Installing System Firmware132DX-Series Setup Menu133Displaying User Options134Configuring User Options135Creating Cartridges136Displaying Diagnostic Data138Regulatory Statements141Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment148Glossary151Index155Size: 3.7 MBPages: 158Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation InstructionTable of ContentsIntroduction3Selecting an Installation Location4Rack Space Requirements5Environmental Conditions6Preparing for the Installation7Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment7Taking ESD Precautions7Unpacking the DX-Series System7Installing the DX-Series System12Locating the Mounting Position12Installing the DX-Series Storage Array15Installing the Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)20Installing the Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only)25Installing the DX-Series Controller27Installing the AC Power Sequencers (DX100 Only)30Installing Additional Storage Arrays41Cabling the DX-Series System41Installing the SFP Connectors41Verifying Storage Array Dip Switches43Cabling a DX3044Cabling a DX10046Power Cabling54Configuring the DX-Series System54Turning On the DX-Series System55Initially Configuring the DX-Series System57Accessing the DX-Series Controller64Adding a Partition68Configuring the Network Information70Configuring the Date and Time71Configuring the Security Options72Configuring the Fibre Channel Settings75Configuring the Email Settings78Configuring the SNMP Settings80Enabling Fibre Channel Compression84Saving the DX-Series Configuration File85Restarting the System86Size: 4.94 MBPages: 88Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation InstructionTable of ContentsIntroduction3Selecting an Installation Location4Rack Space Requirements5Environmental Conditions6Preparing for the Installation7Providing Necessary Tools and Equipment7Taking ESD Precautions7Unpacking the DX-Series System7Installing the DX-Series System12Locating the Mounting Position12Installing the DX-Series Storage Array15Installing the Fibre Channel Switch (DX100 Only)20Installing the Ethernet Switch (DX100 Only)25Installing the DX-Series Controller27Installing the AC Power Sequencers (DX100 Only)30Installing Additional Storage Arrays41Cabling the DX-Series System41Installing the SFP Connectors41Verifying Storage Array Dip Switches43Cabling a DX3044Cabling a DX10046Power Cabling54Configuring the DX-Series System54Turning On the DX-Series System55Initially Configuring the DX-Series System57Accessing the DX-Series Controller64Adding a Partition68Configuring the Network Information70Configuring the Date and Time71Configuring the Security Options72Configuring the Fibre Channel Settings75Configuring the Email Settings78Configuring the SNMP Settings80Enabling Fibre Channel Compression84Saving the DX-Series Configuration File85Restarting the System86Size: 4.94 MBPages: 88Language: EnglishOpen manual
