Thank you for purchasing a QSAN XCubeSAN storage system.This QIG will get you up and running quickly and is applicable to the following models :XS5224, XS5216, XS5212, XS5226, XS3224, XS3216, XS3212, XS3226, XS1224, XS1216, XS1212, XS1226.The QIGs in other languages can be downloaded from the QSAN website: https://qsan.com/m5jzpdOpen the Carrier Handle of a Disk Drive Tray- The procedure of opening an LFF disk drive tray carrier handle: shiftthe carrier handle release button from right to left; then carrierhandle will automatically pop out.- Open an SFF disk drive tray carrier handle: shift the carrierhandle release button from up to down; then carrier handle willautomatically pop out.XCubeSAN Quick Installation Guide1 BEFORE YOU BEGINPackage ContentsA QSAN XCubeSAN model includes:Optional Accessories:- 4 port 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel host card SFP+(model name: HQ-16F4S2)- 2 port 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel host card SFP+(model name: HQ-16F2S2)- 4 port 10GbE iSCSI host card SFP+ (model name: HQ-10G4S2)- 2 port 10GBASE-T iSCSI host card RJ45 (model name: HQ-10G2T)- 4 port 1GBASE-T iSCSI host card RJ45 (model name: HQ-01G4T)- Cache-to-flash module:- Battery back module + flash module (model name: C2F-BM128G)- Super capacitor module + flash module (model name: C2F-SP128G)- Rail kit (model name: SLR-RM3640)- USB LCM module (model name: LCM-U162)Prepare for InstallationBefore installing your storage system, it is highly recommend that youfollow our configuration worksheet which can be downloaded from theQSAN website: https://qsan.com/zk6ucsRecord System Information on the Configuration Worksheet- System name- Admin password- NTP server address- Management IP address at controller 1- DNS server addressMore InformationFor additional hardware manual, software manual, or compatibilitymatrix which includes HDD, SSD, HBA, and switch requirements,please refer to the QSAN Download Center at:https://qsan.com/download1 LFF : Large Form Factor / 3.5” disk drive 2 SFF : Small Form Factor / 2.5” disk drive2 INSTALL THE DISK DRIVESUnlock the Disk Drive Tray- The standard position of the disk drive tray is locked to preventdamage during transport.- To unlock LFF or SFF disk drive tray: shift the release button lockfrom left to right. Release Button LockUnlock DirectionUnlock DirectionRelease DirectionRelease DirectionCarrier Handle Release ButtonCarrier Handle Release ButtonUnlock DirectionReleaseButtonLockSystem Chassis (x1)AC Power Cords (x2) RS-232 Console Cable(x2) for dual controller model(x1) for single controller modelScrews Pack for Disk DrivesThis Quick Installation GuideDisk Drive Trays(x24 LFF1) for 4U 24-bay(x16 LFF) for 3U 16-bay(x12 LFF) for 2U 12-bay(x26 SFF2) for 2U 26-bay