DXi4800 QUICK START
Using variable-length deduplication, the DXi4800 provides scalable, backup storage. The DXi4800 provides
easy to configure disaster recovery protection when it is paired with one or more DXi system as a replication
target. For complete documentation, including pre-installation requirements, see the DXi4800
Documentation Center: www.quantum.com/DXi4800docs.
Activate your warranty and register your product with Quantum: www.quantum.com/startup
Your system includes a Node, or a Node and up to two Expansion Modules (EMs).
Installing the DXi4800
Step 1 Unpack the Node, and ensure it is configured as ordered. Then, unpack the Expansion Module.
See Install > DXi4800 System Installation > Unpack the DXi4800.
Step 2 Determine the order of components in the rack, then locate the mounting position. See Install >
DXi4800 System Installation Install the DXi4800 System in the Rack. For specifications, see
Install > DXi4800 System Installation > Choosing a Location > Rack Space Requirements.
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Important
Install the Node and EMs in the rack and connect all cables before followingthe power-up sequence.
Step 3 Install any Expansion Modules; then
install the Node above the Expansion
Modules. See Install > DXi4800 System
Installation > Install the DXi4800 System
in the Rack.
Step 4 Cable the DXi4800. See Install >
DXi4800 System Installation > Install the
DXi4800 System in the Rack > Cable the
DXi4800.
SAS ports for cabling
HDD slots
Front (bezels removed)
Power button
Pull-out tab containing the
DXi4800 serial number
Node (top)
EM (bottom)
H840 RAID
Controller Slot
Power switches Node (top)
EM (bottom)
480 GB
SSD
Back
Optional
Fibre Channel
or Ethernet
network cards
em4 port
For safety information, see Resources > Safety Information.
