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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About the QOS 8-Bay
The QOS is a standalone storage array, part of a file-‐based workflow involving one or
more users and a single centralized storage system. The extraordinary power and versa-‐
tility of the QOS is one of the key features of this product. The QOS can be used to inte-‐
grate multiple users on shared storage volumes or function as a direct attached drive ar-‐
ray. It is powered by a multi-‐core processor, which is housed in an ultra-‐quiet and shock-‐
resistant chassis.
The MDC is the embedded RAID controller housed inside in the QOS. It acts as a server
that interacts with computers connected to it called clients and grants them access to the
RAID storage drives. Read-‐write processes sent to the drives can be shared between mul-‐
tiple clients with the use of Rorke HyperFS SAN management, allowing instantaneous col-‐
laboration between workstations connected directly to the back or through a Fibre
switch.
1.2 Liability
In no event will Ocean Tides Production Ltd. Be liable for direct, indirect, special, inci-‐
dental, speculative or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this
product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particu-‐
lar, Ocean Tides Productions, ltd. Shall not have liability for any hardware, software, or
data stored or used with the product, including the costs of repairing, replacing, integrat-‐
ing, installing or recovering such hardware, software, or data.
1.3 Caution
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Do not use any other power cable than a standard 120V 20A, do not modify any of
the cables or connectors.
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Do not expose the QOS to water or excessive moisture and/or humidity.
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Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other
heat producing devices.
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Do not insert any objects into the grates on the front and back. Blocking any of the
grates may cause damage to the unit.
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Do not apply force directly to the HBA interface cards on the back.
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Do not remove drives from the unit while it is running unless there is a failed drive.
Drives take out of the unit while powered off to be put back in (ex shipping) must
go back into the exact same slot they were in previously before it is powered back
up – all drives must be returned before the RAID is powered on.
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Do not use any other model of hard drives than the exact same that came with your
QOS system. If in doubt, check with QOS Technical Support.
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Be careful when moving the QOS unit not to expose it to excessive impacts and
shocks.
QOS 8-Bay User Manual
QOS Server is a subsidary of Ocean Tides Productions Ltd. © Copyright 2013
