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Chapter 1: Basic Operations
DXi6900 G2 Node
Quantum DXi6900 G2 Field Service Manual
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DXi6900 G1 Information Tag
DXi6900 G2 Node
The DXi6900 G2 Node is a computer server that provides control for the DXi software (host OS and
software applications). The Node also stores support data for the DXi6900 G2 system, such as metadata
and indexes. The Node contains 16 drive carriers. In addition, all network connections are made on the
Node.
All DXi6900 G2 systems include one Node.
The DXi6900 G2 Node has a series of LED indicators and buttons located on the front and back of each
component:
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Node Front Panel Features and Indicators below
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Node Rear Panel Connectors on page 6
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Node Hard Drive Carrier Indicators on page 9
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Node 1 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators on page 11
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Node 10 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators on page 11
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Node 10 GBaseT Ethernet Port Indicators on page 12
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Node Power Supply Indicators on page 13
Node Front Panel Features and Indicators
shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack