Key facts
- Brand
- Quantum
- Model
- QD6000/QD7000
- Category
- Storage devices
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-11-13
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Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Quick Start Setup Guide
This guide is intended for storage customers and technicians installing Quantum StorNext QD6000 and QD7000 systems. It outlines prerequisites such as knowledge of servers, networks, and SAN management, and provides a naming decoder for correlating NetApp product nomenclature with Quantum storage naming conventions.
The document details the physical installation process, including unpacking, installing rails and trays in a 19-inch rack, and installing drives. It also covers connecting drive trays, registering hardware via the NetApp Support Site, and references to additional documentation for software installation and cabling.
Quantum QD6000/QD7000 specifications
| Power Requirement | 240-volt AC power |
|---|---|
| Rack Width | 19-inch (48.3-cm) |
| Empty Tray Weight | 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Minimum Drives per Tray | 20 drives |
| Maximum SSDs per Drawer | Five SSDs |
Source: Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Quick Start Setup Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
Who is the intended audience for this guide?
This guide is intended for storage customers and technicians.
From: Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Expansion Unit PSU Replacement Guide
What is the prerequisite for installing and using this product?
Prerequisites include knowledge of servers, computer networks, network administration, storage system installation, SAN management, and FC/Ethernet protocols.
From: Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Expansion Unit PSU Replacement Guide
Who is the intended audience for this guide?
This guide is intended for storage customers and technicians.
From: Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Quick Start Setup Guide
How many people are required to move an empty tray?
Four persons are required to safely move an empty tray.
From: Quantum StorNext QD6000/QD7000 Quick Start Setup Guide