DXi9100 Capacity Upgrade

For other DXi9000 Series systems, refer to DXi9000 SD Capacity Upgrade or DXi9000 HD Capacity Upgrade.

This topic provides instructions for upgrading the storage capacity in Quantum DXi9100 disk backup systems. The storage capacity of the system is determined by two factors:

The physical storage capacity of the system can be greater than the licensed capacity. DXi9100 storage capacity is licensed in 102 TB increments. To purchase a storage capacity upgrade license, contact Quantum Customer Support.

Note: DXi9000 HD and DXi9100 systems use DXi9000/DXi9100 HD Array Modules (RBODs) and Expansion Modules (EBODs). The number of array and expansion modules is determined by your configuration.

Capacity Upgrade Overview

To upgrade the storage capacity for an installed Array Module (RBOD) or Expansion Module (EBOD), you must enter the new storage capacity license key. Skip directly to Installing the Storage Capacity License.

Note: DXi9000 HD and DXi9100 systems use DXi9000/DXi9100 HD Array Modules (RBODs) and Expansion Modules (EBODs). The number of array and expansion modules is determined by your configuration.

Tasks

The base DXi9100 system is comprised of one Node and one Array Module (RBOD). To add and upgrade the storage capacity of the DXi9100 by adding a second Array Module (RBOD) or a second Array Module, then 1 or 2 Expansion Modules (EBODs), complete the following major steps in order:

  1. Shut Down the System
  2. Unpack the Array Module and Expansion Module(s)
  3. Install the Array or Expansion Module
  4. Install the Array and Expansion Drives
  5. Add the New Storage to the System
  6. Installing the Storage Capacity License

Note: Each Array Module (RBOD) and Expansion Module (EBOD) can be licensed for 510 TB of usable storage capacity, up to a system maximum of 2040 TB, or 2 PB. For DXi9100 system configurations, see DXi9100 Supported Configurations.