Quick Start Guide
RDX
QuikStation
4
®
™
*1021807*
1U Storage Appliance
Rack-mount
Desktop
Step 1
Register the Unit
It is essential to activate your warranty. Technical and warranty
support are not available until the warranty is active:
1. Go to
http://Registration.tandbergdata.com/
Support > My Products.
2. At the
Site
Login, enter your
email address and password,
and click GO.
3. Click Register New Product.
4. Fill in the information (including
serial number) and click Submit.
Your warranty certificate will be emailed to you. Follow the instructions
included in the email to complete the registration process.
Unpack the Unit
Place the unit and any supplied RDX cartridges on a secure surface.
Ensure that the airflow around the front and back of the unit is not
obstructed, there is minimal dust, and there is a minimum of 12cm free
space in front of the unit to allow the operators to safely remove the RDX
cartridges.
If using a desktop unit, proceed to
Step
3.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
equipment, always remove any power cords while working with
the unit.
Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags oder
WARNUNG:
Schäden am Gerät zu vermeiden, ziehen Sie stets den
Netzstecker, bevor Sie an der Einheit arbeiten.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou
endommagement de l'équipement, retirez toujours les cordons
électriques en travaillant avec l'appareil.
Step 2
Install Rails in Rack
The rack-mounted RDX QuikStation is designed for use in a a 19-inch
rack using 1U of rack space. The length of the power cord and the
Ethernet cables may restrict placement.
1. Determine the 1U area where
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the QuikStation is to be
mounted, and mark (4.45cm/
1.75 in.) of space on the front
rack.
2. At the rear, mark the first
and third holes.
3. Measure the length between the
front and rear rack mount rails.
• If the measurement is shorter
than the length of the
QuikStation, secure the first
and third rail holes with
M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
• If the measurement is longer
than the length of the
and select Service &
QuikStation, secure the
second and fourth rail holes with M4x12 screws, washers, and
nuts.
Enter
4. Adjust the left rail to the length determined in
Enter
open-end wrench and screwdriver.
5. Align the left-front flange with the
two marked holes on the front rack
rail and loosely attach the rail with
one screw in the top hole.
6. Align left-front flange with the two
marked holes on the rear rack rail and
loosely attach two screws in the
marked holes.
7. Verify the rail is level and securely
tighten all screws.
8. Repeat
Install the Unit in the Rack
1. Lift and position the unit with the
bracket holes aligned with the
appropriate rack holes.
2. Using the two provided screws, attach
the QuikStation 4 brackets to the
rack and tighten them just enough to
support the appliance.
3. As needed, use any appropriate
hardware that may be required for
your type of rack.
4. Verify that the appliance is level, and tighten the screws.
IMPORTANT: Do not place anything on top of the rack-mounted
unit when it is extended from the rack.
QuikStation 4
(Front)
Use these holes if
the rack length ≥ unit length
Use these holes if
the rack length < unit
Step 3
using a 7 mm
Steps 1–7
for the right rail assembly.
Step 3
Connect Network and Power Cords
All cabling, power connections, and cooling vents are located on the
QuikStation rear panel.
Mark
1U
Mark
1
2
1 - AC Power Plug
2 - Power Switch
3 - USB 3.0 Ports
5. Connect one or two RDX QuikStation Ethernet network ports to
network ports on a switch, hub, or router on the same LAN as the
host system used to manage the QuikStation.
NOTE: Two network ports are recommended for failover protection and
maximum performance.
6. Connect the appropriate power cord to the QuikStation, and plug
the power cord into a UPS appliance or a properly grounded
AC power source.
7. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the front of the
unit.
NOTE: If the unit does not power up, check that the power switch on the
rear of the unit is set to on.
Power Button
Install Cartridges
1. Insert an RDX cartridge into the QuikStation 4 RDX dock.
2. Slide the cartridge in until it locks in place.
3. Repeat
Steps 1–2
for each remaining cartridge.
Step 4
Obtain the IP Address
The default network configuration is set for dynamic IP addresses
(DHCP), but static IP addresses are also supported. To determine an IP
address:
1. Attach a monitor to the VGA/display port.
2. Power on the unit by pressing the power button
After the unit initializes, the IP addresses are displayed.
The IP address may also be obtained using a USB stick with a single
MBR partition formatted with either FAT32 or NTFS.
1. Create an empty
network.info
2. Insert the stick in the USB port on the front of the unit and wait at
least 30 seconds for the network configuration to download to the
file.
network.info
3. Move the USB stick to a host computer and scan the updated
file to determine the available IP addresses.
network.info
3
4
5
6
5
7
4 - VGA/Display Port
7 - Ethernet Port 2
5 - USB 2.0 Ports
6 - Ethernet Port 1
USB 3.0 Port
file on a USB stick.