QSAN XN7008RE Hardware Manual

XN7008RE Hardware
Owner’s Manual
QSAN Technology, Inc.
www.qsan.com
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Edition 1.0 (March 2019)
This edition applies to QSAN XCubeNAS XN7008RE NAS storage systems. QSAN believes the
information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change
without notice.
Trademarks
QSAN, the QSAN logo, XCubeNAS, and QSAN.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of QSAN
Technology, Inc.
Intel, Xeon, Pentium, Core, Celeron and Intel Inside logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products are the property of their respective owners.
Notices
The Information contained in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy. It may include
typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes are made to the document
periodically. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. QSAN may
make improvements or changes in the products. All features, functionality, and product
specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. All statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind,
express or implied.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some
measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee
that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some
measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.
This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations. To
illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals,
companies, brands, and products.
All of these names are fictitious and any similarity to the names and addresses used by an
actual business enterprise is entirely coincidental.
Regulatory Statements
CE Statement
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the
measurement procedures specified in the Standards and Specifications listed below.
Technical Standard:
EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU Class A
(EN55032 / EN55024)
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
Notices
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and uses in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equivalent.
BSMI Statement
VCCI Statement
A
VCCI-A
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Safety Warnings
1.
The XCubeNAS can operate normally in the temperature of 0ºC~40ºC (31.99 ~ 103.99°F).
Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2.
The power cord and devices connected to the XCubeNAS must provide a correct supply
voltage (100-240V~/ 5A-2.5A, 50-60Hz).
3.
Do not place the XCubeNAS in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the
temperature and humidity of the environment are in the optimized level.
4.
Place the product right side up at all times.
5.
Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe the XCubeNAS
with a dry towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean the NAS.
6.
Do not place any objects on the XCubeNAS for the server’s normal operation and to avoid
overheat.
7.
Use the screws provided in the product package to lock the hard disks in the XCubeNAS
when installing hard disks for proper operation.
8.
Do not place the XCubeNAS near any liquid.
9.
Do not place the XCubeNAS on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
10. Do no place the XCubeNAS on the ground and do not step on the system to prevent any
potential damages.
11. Make sure the voltage is correct in the location where the XCubeNAS is installed. Contact
the distributor or the local power supply company for the information.
12. Do not place any object on the power cord.
13. Do not attempt to repair the XCubeNAS in any occasions. Improper disassembly of the
product may expose the users to electric shock or other risks. For any inquiries, please
contact the distributor.
14. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are
disconnected from the power source.
15. The XCubeNAS should only be installed in restricted access location such as in the
server room and maintained by the qualified service person. The server room is locked
by key or keycard, or other means of security access and only a qualified service person
is allowed to enter the server room.
Notices
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CAUTION: (English)
Replacing incorrect type of battery will have the risk of explosion. Please
replace the same or equivalent type battery use and dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
INFORMATION:
QSAN provides a limited warranty for QSAN-branded hardware products:

System hardware and peripheral product (s): 3 years limited warranty
from date of original purchase.
For more detail warranty policy, please refer to QSAN official website:
https://www.qsan.com/en/warranty.php
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Table of Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................................................... i
Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................................... i
Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................................iii
Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 7
About This Manual .......................................................................................................................... 7
Related Documents ......................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Support ........................................................................................................................... 8
Information, Tip and Caution .......................................................................................................... 8
Conventions ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 10
1.1.
1.2.
2.
Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................... 13
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
3.
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 10
XN7008RE Product Overview ........................................................................................... 11
Front and Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 13
System Disk Drive Numbering ......................................................................................... 15
Disk Drive Form Factors ................................................................................................... 15
Install the System Hardware ............................................................................................ 16
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.
3.8.
Install the Disk Drive in the Tray ....................................................................................... 16
Upgrade Memory .............................................................................................................. 20
Install the Optional Adapter Card..................................................................................... 24
Replace System Fan ......................................................................................................... 27
Replace Malfunctioning PSU............................................................................................ 29
Install the Rail Kits ............................................................................................................ 31
Connect the System to the Host ...................................................................................... 34
Start Up Your System........................................................................................................ 35
4.
Discover and Install QSM .................................................................................................. 37
5.
Restart/Shutdown/Logout QSM ...................................................................................... 40
6.
Reset to Default ................................................................................................................. 42
7.
LED Indicator Table ........................................................................................................... 45
8.
Buzzer Indicator Table ...................................................................................................... 48
9.
Deployment Topology ....................................................................................................... 49
9.1.
Expansion Configuration Rules ........................................................................................ 49
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9.2.
Cabling the System ........................................................................................................... 50
10. Quick Maintenance............................................................................................................ 53
10.1.
10.2.
Replace Fan Module ......................................................................................................... 54
Replace Power Supply Unit .............................................................................................. 55
11. Support and Other Resources .......................................................................................... 57
11.1.
11.2.
Getting Technical Support ................................................................................................ 57
Documentation Feedback ................................................................................................ 58
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................... 59
End-User License Agreement (EULA) .......................................................................................... 59
Expansion Enclosure List .............................................................................................................. 62
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual provides technical guidance for designing and implementing QSAN XN7008RE
system, and it is intended for use by system administrators, NAS designers, storage
consultants, or anyone who has purchased this product and is familiar with servers and
computer networks, network administration, storage system installation and configuration,
network attached storage management and relevant protocols.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to service, change, disassemble or upgrade the
equipment’s components by yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty
and expose you to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service
personnel. Please always follow the instructions in this owner’s manual.
Related Documents
There are related documents which can be downloaded from the website.

XCubeNAS QIG (Quick Installation Guide): https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

Compatibility Matrix: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

XCubeNAS QSM user manual: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

Online FAQ: https://www.qsan.com/en/faq.php

White Papers: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php

Application Notes: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php
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Technical Support
Do you have any questions or need help troubleshooting a problem? Please contact QSAN
Support, we will reply to you as soon as possible.

Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php

Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136
(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)

Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support
(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime: 09:30 - 01:00)

Via Email: [email protected]
Information, Tip and Caution
This manual uses the following symbols to draw attention to important safety and
operational information.
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION provides useful knowledge, definition, or terminology for
reference.
TIP:
TIP provides helpful suggestions for performing tasks more effectively.
CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in
damage to the system.
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Conventions
The following table describes the typographic conventions used in this manual.
Conventions
Description
Bold
Indicates text on a window, other than the window title, including
menus, menu options, buttons, fields, and labels.
Example: Click the OK button.
<Italic>
Indicates a variable, which is a placeholder for actual text provided
by the user or system.
Example: copy <source-file> <target-file>.
[ ] square
brackets
{ } braces
Indicates optional values.
Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing.
Indicates required or expected values.
Example: { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b.
| vertical bar
Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or
arguments.
/ Slash
Indicates all options or arguments.
underline
Indicates the default value.
Example: [ a | b ]
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1.
Overview
Thank you for purchasing QSAN XN7008RE. The XN7008RE is next generation high-efficiency
NAS system which is designed for composite SMB and enterprise applications for enterprise
and SMB users. Before setting up your new XN7008RE, please check the package contents
to verify those items below. Besides, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully.
1.1.
Package Contents
Main Unit *1
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AC Power cord *2
RJ45 Cable *2
Screws for 3.5’’ drives (#6-32) *32
Screws for 2.5’’ drives (M3) *32
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1.2.
XN7008RE Product Overview
QSAN XN7008RE is a powerful NAS system which is designed for both enterprise and SMB
users. The system hardware features the Intel enterprise level Core i3 CPU and up to 64GB of
DDR4 RAM. The additional PCIe slots also delivered to enhance the performance and scale
up with expansion enclosures. Combined with the latest hardware technology, the XN7008RE
is able to fulfill various demands efficiently. Following is the feature list of XN7008RE:

With Intel® CoreTM i3 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor.

SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s) supported.

8GB DDR4 U-DIMM RAM (Max 16GB x 4 = 64GB).

Built-in 1GbE Network Interface *4.

Additional PCIe slot for 10 GbE / Thunderbolt 3 / SAS adapter card that can demand high
bandwidth and capacity expansion.

Tool-less design for chassis-opening, fan-module replacing and installing rail kit.
Following tables are hardware specifications of XN7008RE.
Model Name
XN7008RE
Form Factor
Rackmount, 2U 8bay
CPU
Intel® CoreTM i3 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor
8GB DDR4 U-DIMM (Max 64GB)
RAM
Note: The pre-install memory modules may need to be replaced when expanding the
memory.
USB
USB 3.0 x4 (Rear)
USB 2.0 x1 (Front)
Flash
8GB USB DOM
HDMI
1
Tray type
3.5’’ HDD tray with lock x8
No. of Internal Hard
Disks
Max. Raw Capacity
Hard Drive Interface
8 (LFF1 disk)
14TB x8 = 112 TB
(LFF=14TB)
SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s)
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Expansion Slot
Ethernet Ports
PSU
PCIe Gen3x8 for Thunderbolt 3 / SAS adapter cards.
PCIe Gen3x4 for 10 GbE adapter cards.
1 GbE LAN (RJ45) x4
250W 1+1 redundant
100-240V~/ 5A-2.5A, 50-60Hz
Dimension
19” Rack mount
(H x W x D) (mm)
88.5 x 438 x 510
Agency Certifications
FCC Class A • CE Class A • BSMI Class A • VCCI Class A • RCM Class A
Note: Model specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to http://www.qsan.com for the latest information.
1 LFF : Large Form Factor / 3.5” disk drive
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2.
Hardware Overview
This chapter outlines the key hardware components of the XN7008RE system. After reading
this chapter, you will have a basic understanding of each XN7008RE hardware component and
give you the ability to be able to successfully configure and operate your XN7008RE system.
Following is the key components of XN7008RE:
2.1.

Front and Rear Panel

System Disk Drive Numbering

Disk Drive Form Factors
Front and Rear Panel
The figure below contains the information about buttons and indicators modules.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Table 2-1
Number
Descriptions of System Controls and Indicators
Location
Description
1
Power Button/LED Indicator for Power Status
2
Unique Identifier (UID) Button/LED Indicator
3
System Access LED Indicator
4
Front
System Status LED Indicator
5
USB 2.0 Port
6
Disk Drive Power LED Indicator
7
Disk Drive Status LED Indicator
8
Power Supply Unit – Power Port
9
Power Supply Unit – PSU Indicator and Beep Off Button
10
Unique Identifier (UID) LED Indicator
11
Mute Button
12
Reset Button
13
Back
Console Port
14
Gigabit LAN Port
15
USB 3.0 Port
16
Additional PCIe Slot for Expansion (Gen3 x 8)
17
Additional PCIe Slot for Expansion (Gen3 x 4)
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HDMI Port
For a better understanding of the related colors and behaviors of each indicator on the front
panel, please refer to the chapter 7. LED Indicator Table section.
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2.2.
System Disk Drive Numbering
Figures below illustrate XN7008RE system disk drive numbering.
2.3.
Disk Drive Form Factors
QSAN has tested and approved the popular SATA HDDs and SSDs models available on the
market, you have the highest flexibility to choose the most advanced HDDs or SSDs
available from the manufacturers or purchase the best cost/performance SATA HDDs or
SSDs from the market, it will significantly reduce your IT infrastructure investment cost.
Please refer to the following website for the compatibility of HDD and SSD:
https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php
Table 2-2
Supported Disk Drive Types
Form Factor
Number of Tray
Type1: 3.5” LFF Tray
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Supported Drive Type
3.5’’/2.5’’ SATA HDD
2.5’’ SATA SSD
TIP:
1. 2.5” SATA drives can also be installed on 3.5” LFF trays.
2. If you would like to maximize volume space with RAID being set, we
recommend that all your installed drives be the same size.
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3.
Install the System Hardware
This chapter will show you the procedure of XN7008RE hardware installation and initial
configuration.
3.1.
Install the Disk Drive in the Tray
3.1.1. Tools and Parts for Drive Installation
A screwdriver (Phillips #1).
At least one 3.5” or 2.5” SATA drive (please visit www.qsan.com for compatible drive
models).
CAUTION:
Please ensure that there is no data on the disk to prevent important data
being formatted.
3.1.2. LFF Disk Drive Description
Table 3-1
Front Side Components of LFF & SFF Disk Drive Trays
Item Number
Description
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1
Release Button
2
Disk Drive Lock
3
Carrier Handle
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3.1.3. Install the Disk Drive (LFF)
1. Open the drive tray.
Push the release button from right to left to open the carrier handle.
Hold the carrier handle and pull out the disk drive tray, repeat the steps above to
remove other disk drive trays.
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2. Install a 3.5’’ HDD into an LFF tray.
Place the drive on the tray.
Secure the drive from the four spots indicate below with four #6-32 screws provided
in the accessory box.
3. Install a 2.5’’ SSD into an LFF tray.
Place the drive in the blue area (shown below) of the tray.
Turn the tray upside down and secure the drive from the bottom of the tray with four
M3 screws provided in the accessory box.
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4. Install a LFF tray into the XCubeNAS.
Insert the loaded drive tray into the empty drive bay all the way to the back until the
carrier handle can be closed.
Push the disk drive lock from right to left to lock the drive tray.
TIP:
Make sure the tray is pushed in all the way, otherwise the drive might not
function properly.
5. Repeat the steps above to install all prepared drives.
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3.2.
Upgrade Memory
CAUTION:

The following instructions should only be performed by an authorized
and trained technician. Strictly adhere to the instructions to install a
RAM module on the NAS.

Before you start, please ensure that you turn off the NAS, disconnect
the power adapter, network cable(s), and also remove any other
device/cable that is attached to the NAS.
XN7008RE is installed with two 4GB DDR4 memory module by default. If you want to install,
check, or remove a memory module on your XCubeNAS, please follow the steps as
illustrated below:
1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other
device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.
2. Remove the rear top cover.
Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.
CAUTION:
When you remove the rear top cover, the sensitive internal components
are exposed. Please avoid touching anything other than the memory
module when you add or remove a memory module.
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3. Insert a new memory module into the slot.
Push the retaining clips on the slot out to the sides.
Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the memory slot.
Push down on the memory module with firm and even pressure. The retaining clips
will snap into position as the module is correctly inserted.
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4. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.
Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and
push the rear top cover back in position.
Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
5. Remove memory module.
Follow step 1 and 2 above to shut down your XCubeNAS, and disconnect the cables,
and then remove the rear top cover.
Disengage the memory retaining clips by pushing them outwards, and the module
will pop out of the slot.
Follow step 4 above to put back the top cover.
The following table is the suggested installation combination for memory.
Table 3-2
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The Suggested Installation Combination for Memory.
Pair #1
Pair #2
Total Memory
Slot #1
Slot #3
Slot #2
Slot #4
4GB
4GB
-
-
8GB (Default)
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
16GB
8GB
8GB
-
-
16GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
32GB
16GB
16GB
-
-
32GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
64GB
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CAUTION:
To ensure the system stability, you MUST install genuine QSAN memory
modules for system memory size expansion.
TIP:
In order to achieve dual-channel RAM performance, it is suggested that you
install memory modules with the same capacity in pairs.
Pair 1: Slot #1 and Slot #3
Pair 2: Slot #2 and Slot #4
Memory module support:
1 RAM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel
memory configuration.
2 RAMs: Supports two modules inserted into slot #1 and slot #3 or slot #2
and slot #4 as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.
4 RAMs: Supports four modules inserted into all the slots as two pairs of
dual-channel memory configuration.
INFORMATION:
(1) If you want to purchase the optional memory, please contact your
nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website:
https://qsan.com/location
(2) See the recommended memory module from the QSAN official
website: https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php
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3.3.
Install the Optional Adapter Card
Your XCubeNAS supports two PCIe add-on adapter cards that demand high bandwidth and
capacity expansion, one PCIe Gen3 x8, and one PCIe Gen3 x4, marked on the back of your
XCubeNAS. You may need to replace the high-profile bracket (suited for PC) in your adapter
card with the low-profile bracket before installing the card on your XCubeNAS. To install the
adapter card, please follow the steps as illustrated below:
1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other
device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.
2. Remove the rear top cover.
Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.
CAUTION:
When you remove the rear top cover, the sensitive internal components
are exposed. Please avoid touching any irrelevant components to prevent
damage.
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3. Install the adapter card.
Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot’s cover.
Lift the expansion slot’s cover.
Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot, and insert the card into the slot.
CAUTION:
Make sure the connector is fully inserted. Otherwise, the network
expansion card might not be able to function properly.
Put back and fasten the screw that you removed in step 3-1 to secure the newly
inserted card.
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4. Repeat step 3 to install other adapter cards for your XCubeNAS.
5. For thunderbolt 3 adapter card only, connect the cable from the adapter card to the
mainboard.
Align the connectors. Please make sure that the position is the same as the figure
shown below.
Push to connect the cable and the connectors.
6. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.
Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and
push the rear top cover back in position.
Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
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The following table is the recommended adapter card configuration. Please note that if you
install a SAS 12Gb or a thunderbolt 3 adapter card in the PCIe Gen3 x4 slot, the speed will be
limited to Gen3 x4.
Table 3-3
The Recommended Adapter Card Configuration.
Adapter Card
PCIe Gen3 x8
PCIe Gen3 x4
Thunderbolt 3 Adapter Card (XN-TB302)
✔
✘
SAS 12Gb Adapter Card (XN-S1202)
✔
✘
10GbE Ethernet Card (SFP+) (XN-E1002)
✔
✔
10GbE Ethernet Card (RJ45) (RHBE10R2)
✔
✔
INFORMATION:
(1) If you want to purchase the optional adapter card, please contact your
nearest local reseller or visit QSAN official website:
https://qsan.com/location
(2) See the recommended adapter cards from the QSAN website:
https://www.qsan.com/en/download.php
3.4.
Replace System Fan
If a system fan failed to function, please see the instructions below to open the XCubeNAS
and replace the malfunctioning fan:
1. Shutdown your XCubeNAS and disconnect power adapter, network cable(s) or any other
device/cable that is attached to your system to prevent any possible damages.
2. Remove the rear top cover.
Loosen the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
Pull the rear top cover, and put it aside.
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3. Remove the fan module by holding both ends of the fan module and lift it upwards.
4. Prepare a new fan module and replace the system with the new fan module.
Align the connectors on and fan module to the connector on the mainboard.
Slide the fan module into the fan holder rail. Make sure both sides are aligned
properly as illustrated below, then push the module all the way down.
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5. Put back the rear top cover you lifted in step 2.
Align the pin at the side of the rear top cover with the slots on the chassis’ edge, and
push the rear top cover back in position.
Put back and fasten the screw on the back of the XCubeNAS.
3.5.
Replace Malfunctioning PSU
XCubeNAS comes with two redundant Power Supply Units (PSU) that can be hot swapped
when the PSU is not functioning. If a PSU or its fan failed to function, please see the
instructions below to replace the malfunctioning PSU:
CAUTION:
The power supply unit is heavy and fragile; please use both hands while
installing, removing, or carrying them. Recommended place for removing
the power supply unit: the system is in a well-secured rack or on a stable
surface.
1. Unplug the power cord from the PSU to be replaced.
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TIP:
A long beep sound will be heard if only one PSU is functioning. You can
press the Beep Off Button on the PSU to silence the beeping sound.
2. Remove the PSU from XCubeNAS.
Push the lever of the PSU at the back panel in the indicated direction.
Pull out the PSU from the XCubeNAS.
3. Prepare a new PSU, and push it back to the slot until you hear a click. Please make sure
that the direction of the PSU is correctly installed, to prevent any potential damage by
improper installation.
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3.6.
Install the Rail Kits
Rail kit is an optional accessory XCubeNAS, if you did not purchase QSAN qualified rail kit,
you can skip the steps of the system installation tasks. If you want to purchase QSAN
qualified rail kit: full extension and thin slide with tool-less bracket: AA612508 series, please
contact QSAN authorized reseller.
CAUTION:
The populated XCubeNAS system can be very heavy, to avoid any
potential injury or harm to installers, or damage to the system, we strongly
recommend at least two certified operators or engineers perform the
system installation.
1. Pull the inner rail out and slide the intermediate rail back.
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2. Install the inner member onto the chassis.
3. Install the outer rail/bracket assembly to the frame. Repeat this step for the other side.
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4. Use two M5 screws to fasten the bracket to the rail kit, one on each rail. (For the
complete safety, you can use four optional M4 screws to fasten the bracket to the rail
kit.)
5. Insert the chassis to complete the installation
Pull the middle member fully extended in locked position.
Ensure ball bearing retainer is located at the front of the middle member.
Insert chassis into the middle-outer member.
When hitting the stop, pull/push release tab to unlock and retract chassis into rack.
Pull the chassis into position and ensure the chassis ear is located on the chassis.
(The chassis ear allows you to drag out the chassis from its position without any
screws.)
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3.7.
Connect the System to the Host
XN7008RE has four onboard 1Gbps LAN ports for host connections. You can learn more
about the path configuration in cabling for XN7008RE by following images:
a. One LAN connection
b. Multiple LAN connections
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c. Direct attachment
3.8.
Start Up Your System
Before you power on your XCubeNAS for the first time, please make sure the following tasks
are done:
1. Connect one end of each power cord to the power ports located on the back of the
XCubeNAS and the other end to a power outlet.
2. Connect at least one LAN cable to one of the LAN ports and the other end to your
switch, router, or hub.
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3. Press the power button to turn on your XCubeNAS.
Your XCubeNAS is now online and detectable from a network computer.
INFORMATION:
The power cord rating is the minimum requirement. The rating of the
power cord that you purchase must equal to or be higher than the
minimum requirement to ensure the system safety and reliability.
INFORMATION:
The Following are the operational conditions for XN7008RE:
Temperature:
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
Operating temperature 0 to 40°C

Shipping temperature -10°C to 50°C

Operating Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing

Non-Operating Relative Humidity 10% to 90%
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4.
Discover and Install QSM
After hardware setup is finished, the next step is to discover the system on the network and
start the initial configuration. To discover and install the QSAN Storage Manager (QSM),
please follow the steps below:
1. Power on the XCubeNAS.
2. Open a web browser on your computer connected to the same local area network as
XCubeNAS, and use either of the following methods on the browser:
a. Use Web Finder: find.qsan.com (Please make sure the XCubeNAS has internet
access ability before using the Web Finder.)
b. If your XCubeNAS cannot be connected to the internet, please try downloading and
installing XFinder application from the QSAN website to your PC:
https://www.qsan.com/zh-tw/download.php
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3. Click “Connect” on the Web Finder or double click on your XCubeNAS on the XFinder, the
welcome page will be launched on your web browser.
4. Click Quick Setup or Custom Setup to start the setup process and follow the onscreen
instructions.
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5. If you accidentally leave the quick install page, you can always return to the setup page
by go through the steps above from step 1 again.
6. After quick setup is finished, login to the QSM as “admin” (default account name) with
the password you set on former instructions.
INFORMATION:
1. The XCubeNAS must be connected to the Internet to install QSM with
Web Finder.
2. Both the XCubeNAS and your PC must be on the same local network.
3. If you cannot find your XCubeNAS, the default IP address for LAN 1 is
169.254.1.234.
4. If you expanded your memory or add a network expansion card earlier
on, you can now check to make sure the system recognizes the new
module. You can check the status by following steps:
a. Login to QSM as admin or a user belongs to the administrator’s
group.
b. Find the memory status in Monitor app Hardware.
If your system cannot recognize the expanded memory or the network
expansion card or failed to start up, please check again and ensure the
unit is properly installed.
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5.
Restart/Shutdown/Logout QSM
If you want to restart, shutdown or log out QSM, please follow the steps below:
1. To restart or shutdown QSM, please click on the QSAN logo on the top left corner, then
choose the option which you would like to proceed. Click Yes button on the confirm
window.
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2. To log out QSM, please click User Profile on the top right corner, then choose Logout.
Click Yes button on the confirm window.
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6.
Reset to Default
If you want to reset XCubeNAS to factory default, there are several options to choose from.
Please follow the steps below:
Reset to default by using the reset button on the back of XCubeNAS:
1. Reset network settings: Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 3 seconds,
a short beep sound for 1 second will be heard. The administrator password and all the
network settings will be reset, the system configuration will result in:

Reset Admin password to the default value: 1234.

All networking set to "DHCP".

All data service ports set to default setting (All data service enable and set to
default port).
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
VLAN will be terminated.

Vswitch will be deleted.

Port trunking will be disabling.

After configs are deleted, restart the XCubeNAS.

Log out QSAN Cloud.

DNS settings.

DDNS and UPNP settings.
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2. Reset all settings: Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds, you
will hear a short beep sound at the third second and a long beep sound at the tenth
second. The operating system (including reset the administrator password and all the
network settings) will be reinstalled, the system configuration will result in:

Reset all network settings to factory default.

Reset all system settings to factory default.

All accounts, groups, folder permission, and ACL are deleted.

Access control lists are all deleted.

All backup tasks are deleted.

Cloud sync job delete.

VPN settings are deleted.

Web server setting are set to default.

AntiVirus setting are deleted.

SQL settings are set to default.

Media Library index will be deleted.

After configs are deleted, restart the XCubeNAS.

Log out QSAN Cloud.
Reset to default through QSM:
You can also reset network setting or all the setting through QSM.
1. Please click Control Panel  System  Maintenance  System Recovery. Choose the
option which you would like to proceed.
a.
Reset network settings: The administrator password and all the network settings
will be reset.
b.
Reset all settings to factory default: The operating system (including reset the
administrator password and all the network settings) will be reinstalled.
c.
Reinitiate the system: All settings will return to factory default. The system config
and all data will be deleted. The system will restart automatically and return to
quick install page.
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2. Click the Reset Device button to proceed.
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7.
LED Indicator Table
XN7008RE features the button and indication module on both the front panel and the rear
panel. Please refer to the following content for definitions of LED behaviors.
Table 7-1
Number
Descriptions of the System Controls and Indicators LEDs
Description
Definition
1
Enclosure Power
Button/LED
Power Button

Press the button one time to turn ON or OFF

the system power.
Keep pressing for 4 seconds to force turn
OFF the system power.
Power LED

White: power is ON (at least one power
supply unit is supplying power to the

system).
White flashes every 0.5 sec: the system is

at the stage of starting up or shutting down,
or the NAS is not configured.
Off: the system is shutdown.
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2
Unit Identification (UID)
Button/LED (front
panel)
UID (Unique Identity) button

Press the button one time to turn it ON;
press it again to turn it OFF.
UID (Unique Identity) LED

Blue: the system has been identified.

Off: the system has not been identified.
3
Enclosure Access LED
(Indicate the host interface connectivity.)

Blue flashes: the host interface activity is

4
Enclosure Status LED
on-going.
Off: no host interface activity.
(Indicate current health status of the system.)


Amber: 1) The storage folder/pool has
reached its full capacity (100%). 2) The
storage folder/pool is going to be full (95%).
3) The system fan is out of function. 4) A
bad sector is detected on the hard disk
drive. 5) One of the pool is in degraded
read-only mode. 6) Hardware self-test error.
e.g. PSU failed, abnormal voltage, the
temperature is at critical high/low, any
cooling fan module failed or removed, any
pool failed.
Amber flashes every 0.5 sec: firmware is
upgrading, or RAID rebuilding is in a
process.
5
Disk Drive Power LED

Off: the system is healthy.


Blue: the disk drive is inserted and no data
access.
Blue flashes: the disk data is being
accessed.
Blue flashes (interval of 0.5 sec): The hard
disk is rebuilding or identify a specific disk
drive.
Off: no disk drive is inserted.

Off: the disk drive is healthy.

Amber: the disk drive is error.


6
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
7
LAN Port
Amber flashes (interval of 0.5 sec): the disk
drive is rebuilding or identify a specific disk
drive.
Activity/Link:


Light OFF: No connection.
Light ON: Connected to the internet

Light flashes: when data is being accessed.
Speed:
8
9


Light OFF: Speed less than 10Mbps
Light ON: Connected to the internet
Unit Identification (UID)

Blue: the system has been identified.
LED (rear panel)

Off: the system has not been identified.
PSU LED

OFF: No AC power to power supplies / AC
present (only 5VSB on, PS off).


Green: PSU is on and OK.
Amber: Power supply failure for main
output.
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8.
Buzzer Indicator Table
Number Beep Sound No. of Times
1
2
Short beep
(0.5 sec)
Long beep
(1.5 sec)
1
Description

The XCubeNAS is ready (finish start up).

The XCubeNAS is being shut down
(software shutdown)


The system firmware has been updated.
USB drive is removed

The user starts hard drive rebuilding.

1) The system pool has reached its full
capacity (100%). 2) The system pool is
Beep until
event
finishes,
interval of 0.5
sec
going to be full (95%). 3) The system fan
is out of function. 4) A bad sector is
detected on the hard disk drive or hard
disk failed. 5) One of the pool is in
degraded mode. 6) Hardware self-test
error. e.g. PSU failed, abnormal voltage,
the temperature is at critical high/low,
any cooling fan module failed or
removed, any pool failed. 7) Remove hard
disk or solid state drive.
Note: If one event has triggered the beep sound, the next event will not trigger the beep
sound until the previous event has finished.
Note 2: The beep sound will not be triggered if buzzer function is disabled from the QSM.
You can check the error messages through the Notification Center on QSM.
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9.
Deployment Topology
This chapter will show detailed deployment topology for XCubeNAS. You can build up a
deployment plan for your XCubeNAS storage environment. It supports a maximum of up to
216 drives for the system storage space expansion; both single and dual path cabling are
supported.
9.1.
Expansion Configuration Rules
The table below shows the rule of configuration for XCubeNAS and enclosure units. Please
refer to the table below for a maximum number of expansion enclosures and disk drives prior
to performing system deployment.
Table 9-1
XCubeNAS System and Expansion Enclosure Configuration Rules
NAS Model
XN7008RE with
SAS 12G Adapter
Card
Expansion
Enclosures
Max. No. of
Expansion
Units
Max. No. of
Disk Drives
Max. Raw Capacity
(HDD: 14 TB
SATA SSD: 2 TB)
XD5312
(2U 12Bay)
8
8 + 12 x 8 =
104
1,456 TB
XD5316
(3U 16Bay)
8
8 + 16 x 8 =
136
1,904 TB
XD5324
(4U 24Bay)
8
8 + 24 x 8 =
200
2,800 TB
XD5326
(2U 26Bay)
8
8 + 26 x 8 =
216
528 TB
INFORMATION:
See the configuration of XCubeNAS enclosure units on Appendix:
Expansion Enclosure List
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9.2.
Cabling the System
Please follow the steps below to expand your storage space:
1.
Please follow the steps in chapter 3.3 to install the SAS adapter card (Chapter 3.3
Install the Optional Adapter Card).
2.
Connect your XCubeNAS to one or more expansion unit(s) via the SAS adapter card and
SAS cable(s). The following images illustrate some examples of expansion types for
your system:
a. Single Path Expansion
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b. Dual Path Expansion
3.
After connected to the expansion units, you can check the deployment topology on
QSM  Control Panel  Storage app  Overview  Enclosure Map.
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The status of each expansion unit will be shown on QSM  Monitor app Hardware.
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10. Quick Maintenance
This chapter provides quick maintenance and instruction of removing/installing FRU (Field
Replaceable Unit) or optional components of XCubeNAS. Any of the FRU components can be
hot swapped and replaced with zero downtime in the rare event of a component failure. If you
encounter any issues caused by FRU components while operating the XCubeNAS, please refer
to related section and follow the quick troubleshooting procedures step by step.
CAUTION:
We recommend that all maintenance is carried out by a certified
technician. Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance outside of those
outlined in the following section of this guide. System damage due to
incorrect maintenance or FRU replacement can affect your product
warranty. If you are unsure of the problem related to your XCubeNAS
system, we strongly recommend you to contact or get help from QSAN
support team:

Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php

Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136
(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)

Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support
(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime:
09:30 - 01:00)

Via Email: [email protected]
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10.1. Replace Fan Module
The XCubeNAS comes with tool-less fan module which can be easily changed when the fan
failed. If a fan failed to function, you can check the fan status on QSM. Please go to Monitor
app Hardware. The System Health and Fan Speed will show “Error” if failed. You can also
check the status by clicking Dashboard on the top right corner on the desktop. The System
Status will also display “Error” and its message, “Fan(No.) is not functioning”.
If you see the error message shown above, which means your fan module needed to be
replaced immediately. To replace the malfunction fan module, please refer to chapter 3.4
Replace System Fan. After the new fan module is successfully installed, you can see the fan
speed displaying its Revolutions Per Minute(RPM) value on QSM.
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10.2. Replace Power Supply Unit
XCubeNAS comes with two redundant Power Supply Units (PSU) that can be hot swapped it
when the PSU is not functioning. If a PSU or its fan failed to function, you can check the PSU
status in two ways:
1.
On PSU: the PSU LED will turn to color amber.
2.
In QSM: Please go to Monitor app Hardware. The PSU status will show “Error” if
failed. You can also check the status by clicking Dashboard on the top right corner on
the desktop. The System Status will also display “Error” and its message, “PSU(No.) is
not functioning”.
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If you see the error message shown above, which means your PSU has encountered an
issue and need to be replaced immediately. To replace the malfunction PSU, please refer to
chapter 3.5 Replace Malfunctioning PSU. After the new PSU is successfully installed, the
PSU status LED will be green, and you can see the PSU status displaying “Good” on QSM.
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11. Support and Other Resources
11.1. Getting Technical Support
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the sticker located on the side of the
chassis and register your product at partner.qsan.com/ (End-User Registration). We
recommend registering your product in QSAN partner website for firmware updates,
document download, and latest news in eDM. To contact QSAN Support, please use the
following information.
1. Via the Web: http://www.qsan.com/en/contact_support.php
2. Via Telephone: +886-2-7720-2118 extension 136
(Service hours: 09:30 - 18:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8)
3. Via Skype Chat, Skype ID: qsan.support
(Service hours: 09:30 - 02:00, Monday - Friday, UTC+8, Summertime: 09:30 - 01:00)
4. Via Email: [email protected]
Information to collect
1. Product name, model or version, and serial number
2. Firmware version
3. Error messages or screenshot images
4. Product-specific reports and logs
5. Add-on products or components installed
6. Third-party products or components installed
Information for Technical Support
The following system information is necessary for technical support, please refer to
following for what and where to get the information of your XCubeNAS XN7008RE model.
If the technical support requests you to download the service log, please navigate to the
QSM UI  Control Panel  System Maintenance  Import/Export  Export system
diagnosis report, and then click the Export button.
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11.2. Documentation Feedback
QSAN is committed to providing documentation that meets and exceeds your expectations.
To help us improve the documentation, email any errors, suggestions, or comments to
[email protected].
When submitting your feedback, including the document title, part number, revision, and
publication date located on the front cover of the document.
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Appendix
End-User License Agreement (EULA)
Please read this document carefully before you use our product or open the package
containing our product.
YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT TERMS OF THIS EULA BY USING OUR PRODUCT, OPENING THE
PACKAGE CONTAINING OUR PRODUCT OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INTO OUR
PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO TERMS OF THIS EULA, YOU MAY RETURN THE
PRODUCT TO THE RESELLER WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT FOR A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE RESELLER'S APPLICABLE RETURN POLICY.
General
QSAN Technology, Inc. ("QSAN") is willing to grant you (“User”) a license of software,
firmware and/or other product sold, manufactured or offered by QSAN (“the Product”)
pursuant to this EULA.
License Grant
QSAN grants to User a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-distributable, nonassignable, non-sub-licensable license to install and use the Product pursuant to the terms
of this EULA. Any right beyond this EULA will not be granted.
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The user will not acquire any intellectual property by this EULA.
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License Limitations
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purpose other than in connection with the Product or in a manner inconsistent with the
design or documentations of the Product; (b) license, distribute, lease, rent, lend, transfer,
assign or otherwise dispose of the Product or use the Product in any commercial hosted or
service bureau environment; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or attempt to
discover the source code for or any trade secrets related to the Product, except and only to
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limitation; (d) adapt, modify, alter, translate or create any derivative works of the Licensed
Software; (e) remove, alter or obscure any copyright notice or other proprietary rights notice
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IN NO EVENT WILL QSAN BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY DIRECT,
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If User breaches any of its obligations under this EULA, QSAN may terminate this EULA and
take remedies available to QSAN immediately.
Miscellaneous

QSAN reserves the right to modify this EULA.

QSAN reserves the right to renew the software or firmware anytime.

QSAN may assign its rights and obligations under this EULA to any third party without
condition.

This EULA will be binding upon and will inure to User’s successors and permitted
assigns.

This EULA shall be governed by and constructed according to the laws of R.O.C. Any
disputes arising from or in connection with this EULA, User agree to submit to the
jurisdiction of Taiwan Shilin district court as first instance trial.
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Expansion Enclosure List
Expansion
Enclosures
XD5316-D
XD5316-S
XD5324-D
XD5324-S
XD5326-D
XD5326-S
Configurations
Single Controller or Dual Controllers
Host Wide Ports
Per System
5 x 12 Gb/s SAS wide ports (SFF-8643, internal) connectors
Enclosures
No. of Hard
Drives
Hard Drive
Interfaces
12Gb/s
6Gb/s
Dimension
(H x W x D)
(mm)
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XD5312-D
XD5312-S
LFF 2U12
LFF 3U16
LFF 4U24
SFF 2U26
12
16
24
26
3.5”/2.5” SAS, NL-SAS HDD, 2.5” SAS SSD,
3.5” SATA* HDD, 2.5” SATA* SSD
2.5" SAS, NL-SAS
HDD,
2.5” SAS, SATA*
SSD
130.4 x 438 x
515
88 x 438 x 491
88 x 438 x 515
170.3 x 438 x
515
Power Supply
80 PLUS Platinum, two redundant 770W (1+1)
AC Input
100-127V, 10A, 50-60Hz
200-240V 5A, 50-60Hz
DC Output +12V 63.4A
+5VSB 2.0A
Topologies
Cascade, Reverse, Tree
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