DXi4800 Node Rear Panel Features

Note: Refer to the port numbering label on the rear of the system to help you determine the correct port connections.

Caution: Do not disconnect any RBOD cables from the Node during normal system operation. Unplugging a SAS cable while the system is powered on may result in data loss.

10/25 GbE Cable Types

Depending on the configuration, Quantum DXi4800 systems support one of the following 10/25 GbE cable types:

10/25 GbE optical Cable

  • Lengths of up to 300 meters with OM3 cables and up to 100 meters with OM2 cables.
  • Quantum recommends using the two 5 meter LC-to-LC type optical cables that are shipped with the DXi4800 system. Consult your 10 GbE optical switch/SFP documentation for additional information on optical cable requirements.

10/25 GbE Twinax cable

  • Quantum recommends using the approved 25-foot Twinax cable type that is shipped with the DXi4800 system. This cable is compatible with Cisco 5000 Series Data Center Class switches.
  • The 10 GbE Copper (Twinax) cable options that Quantum provides do not support all switches. Some switch vendors allow only their cables to be used to connect the switches they produce. Please note the supported switches during the purchase-configuration process, and if the Twinax cables supplied by Quantum are not compatible with your switch, please obtain the vendor’s compatible Twinax cables from your switch vendor. Be sure to have these available before the system installation takes place.

Item

Indicator, Button, or Connector

Description
1

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel
  • Up to 8 x 25 GbE Ethernet Dual ports (SFP28 optical or DAC copper).
 For data ingest/read (Ethernet) or path to tape/VTL ingest/read (Fibre Channel).
2

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel
  • Up to 8 x 25 GbE Ethernet Dual ports (SFP28 optical or DAC copper).
 For data ingest/read (Ethernet) or path to tape/VTL ingest/read (Fibre Channel).
3 H840 RAID Controller For connection to Gen1 JBODs (Expansion Modules)
4

iDRAC port

For Quantum service use only.
5

Serial connector

For Quantum service use only.
6

VGA connector

Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported and may cause incorrect system operation.
7

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported and may cause incorrect system operation.
8

2 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

For data ingest/read (Ethernet)
9 1 GbE Ethernet port For data ingest/read (Ethernet)
10

Service/Installation port

For DXi4800 system installation/service only.
11

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel
  • Up to 8 x 25 GbE Ethernet Dual ports (SFP28 optical or DAC copper).
 For data ingest/read (Ethernet) or path to tape/VTL ingest/read (Fibre Channel).
12

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 2 x 16 Gb Fibre Channel
  • Up to 8 x 25 GbE Ethernet Dual ports (SFP28 optical or DAC copper).
 For data ingest/read (Ethernet) or path to tape/VTL ingest/read (Fibre Channel).
13 9580 RAID Controller For connection to Gen2 JBODs (Expansion Modules)
14 480 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) Used for cache/system performance improvement.
15 480 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Used for cache/system performance improvement.

Note: This slot is used for the second SSD when a third JBOD is added.
16

Power supply (PSU1)

750 watt hot-swappable power supply.
17

Power supply (PSU2)

750 watt hot-swappable power supply.