DXi3500 and DXi5500
DX
i
3500 and DX
i
5500
Quick Start Guide
This quick start guides provides basic installation and configuration
instructions for both the DXi3500 and DXi5500 systems (see
). For
more information, see the
Quantum DXi3500 and DXi5500 User’s Guide
on the
documentation CD provided with your DXi3500 or DXi5500 system.
This instruction uses the following conventions:
Note:
Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution:
Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning:
Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and
are included to prevent injury
.
Contents
0
Choosing a Location................................... 2
Rack Space Requirements ....................... 2
Environmental Conditions ...................... 3
Preparing for the Installation.................... 3
Providing Necessary Tools ...................... 3
Taking ESD Precautions........................... 3
Unpacking the DXi3500/DXi5500 ............... 4
Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 System .... 7
Locating the Mounting Position............. 7
Installing the DXi3500/DXi5500 Chassis . 9
Cabling the DXi3500/DXi5500 ..................18
Cabling a DXi3500 System ....................18
Cabling a DXi5500 System ....................18
Initial Configuration ................................19
Creating a Partition..................................29
Deleting the Default Partition ...............29
Creating a New Partition .......................32
Creating Device Mappings.....................33
Creating a NAS Share ...............................35
