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User's Guide
Quantum NDX NAS Tower
6-67444-01 Rev A

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Quantum NDX NAS Tower 6-67444-01 Rev A...
  • Page 2 Well-armored, SDLT, SiteCare, SmartVerify, StorageCare, Super DLTtape, and Vision are trademarks of Quantum. LTO and Ultrium are trademarks of HP, IBM, and Quantum in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel LEDs ........11 Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Changing the Power Supply ......25 Appendix A Power Supply Specifications Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Replacing the Fan Shroud......23 Figure 11 Removing the Power Supply ..... . . 25 Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 6 Figures Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Quantum NDX NAS Tower chassis. Please read this manual before performing installation or maintenance. The Quantum NDX NAS Tower chassis features 4 hard disk drives, Intel Core i3 Processor and 4GB of RAM. The chassis is equipped with a 500W high-efficiency power supply for superb power savings.
  • Page 8 LEDs located throughout the system. • Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance provides procedures for installing, removing, or reconfiguring your Quantum NDX NAS Tower. • Appendix A: Power Supply Specifications...
  • Page 9 AA — hexadecimal additional sense code QQ — hexadecimal additional sense code qualifiers Product Safety Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized Statements use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect. This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Page 10 Preface bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment. WARNING: Before operating this product, read all instructions and warnings in this document and in the system, safety, and regulatory guide. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Benefit today at: http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx • eSupport - Submit online service requests, update contact information, add attachments, and receive status updates via e- mail. Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Sign up today at: http://www.quantum.com/osr For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum Customer Support Center: United States 800-284-5101 (toll free)

  • Page 13: Introduction

    2 5-1/4” peripheral bays, 4 external USB ports, an internal PCI-e slot, and additional internal SATA and USB ports. This document guides you through all of the hardware related information you require to use your Quantum NDX NAS system. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: System Safety

    Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. The Quantum NDX NAS Tower includes one power supply. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Electrical Safety Precautions

    Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the Quantum NDX NAS Tower from damage: • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.

  • Page 17: General Safety Precautions

    • After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: System Safety

    • Put the server board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. • For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the server board. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Initial Setup And System Interface

    Initial Setup First Use When you first use the Quantum NDX NAS Tower, connect the unit to a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, and proceed with several Microsoft Windows setup wizards. This is a requirement for initial setup only. Connecting to Ethernet...

  • Page 20: Hardware Overview

    Quantum NDX NAS Tower models have two buttons on the chassis control panel: a reset button and a power on/off switch. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take.

  • Page 21: Figure 1 Front Chassis Panel

    Chapter 3: Initial Setup and System Interface Hardware Overview Figure 1 Front Chassis Panel Power LED Power button HDD LED NIC LED USB Ports OH LED Reset button Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Figure 2 Rear Chassis

    Chapter 3: Initial Setup and System Interface Hardware Overview Figure 2 Rear Chassis USB ports IPMI port Ethernet posts Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Control Panel Buttons

    The control panel located on the front of the NDX Tower chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. Hard Disk Drive and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. Overheat: Indicates an overheating or fan failure condition when flashing. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 4 If the chassis cover is not aligned correctly, the airflow may be disrupted. This leads to overheating. Confirm that the chassis cover is placed correctly. 5 This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Initial Setup and System Interface Control Panel LEDs Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    WARNING: Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis. These include information in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/ precautions listed in the setup instructions. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Removing The Chassis Cover

    2 On the rear of the chassis, remove the two screws holding the cover in place. 3 Slide the cover back, toward the rear of the chassis. 4 Lift the cover off the chassis. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Replacing a Hard Drive Figure 4 Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from Chassis Release button The Quantum NDX NAS Tower features hot-swappable hard drives, which permit the exchange of hard drives, without powering down the system Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Removing Hard Drive Carriers

    3 Using the drive carrier handle, gently pull the drive carrier out of the chassis. WARNING: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in the Quantum NDX NAS Tower. Figure 5 Chassis Drive Carrier Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis.

  • Page 31: Installing The Hard Drive Into Hard Drive Carrier

    4 Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws. 5 Replace the drive carrier into the chassis. Make sure to close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive carrier into place. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Installing A Peripheral Drive

    Figure 7 Replacing Hard Drive in Chassis Installing a Peripheral Drive Quantum NDX Towers have peripheral drive bays, in which an optional drive may be installed. This may be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, RDX or other device.Use the following procedure to install a peripheral drive: Adding or Replacing a 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source.

  • Page 33: Figure 8 Installing The Peripheral Drive

    5 Push the new drive unit into the slot, until the tab locks into place. 6 Reconnect the data and power cables. 7 Replace the chassis cover, reconnect the power source and power up the system. Figure 8 Installing the Peripheral Drive Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Installing Add-On Or Expansion Cards

    Keep this screw for later use. 3 Connect the add-on card to the mother board. 4 Secure the card to the chassis using the card's L-bracket and the screw previously removed. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Removing The Fan Duct And System Fan

    2 Remove the screw securing the fan duct to the chassis. 3 Press down the release tabs on the fan duct as shown and pull the fan duct out from its location in the chassis. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Checking The Server's Air Flow

    If the chassis will be installed into a rack, continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions. Power Supply Contact Quantum technical support for a replacement power supply if there is an issue (see the contact information in the Preface). Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Changing The Power Supply

    4 Change the failed power module with the same model. 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click. 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server. Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Appendix A Power Supply Specifications

    50 - 60Hz 10 Amp DC Output 5V + 3.3V . 160W 12V + 5V + 3.3V . 430W +5V standby 2 Amp +12V 30 Amp 26 Amp +3.3V 30 Amp -12V 1 Amp Quantum NDX NAS Tower User’s Guide...
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