DXi9000 Series Node Rear Panel Features

Note: Refer to the port numbering labels on the back of the Node chassis to help you determine the correct port connections.

Caution: Do not disconnect any Array module (RBOD) cables from the Node during normal system operation. Unplugging an RBOD cable while the system is powered on may result in data loss.

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Description
1

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 4 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 2 x 12 Gb SAS ports or 4 x 12 Gb SAS ports For connection to Array modules (RBODs).
3 2 x 12 Gb SAS ports or 4 x 12 Gb SAS ports For connection to Array modules (RBODs).
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 port

Quantum service only.
11

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 4 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

  • 4 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

(Optional)

  • 4 x 10 GbE (SFP+) Ethernet ports

  • 4 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet port

  • 4 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).
14

Power supply (PSU1)

1500 watt hot-swappable power supply.
15

Power supply (PSU2)

1500 watt hot-swappable power supply.