XCubeNXT 8100 & 5100 Quick Installation Guide

This article provides the official quick installation guide for the QSAN XCubeNXT 8100 & 5100 unified storage systems. Designed for administrators, this guide covers initial hardware setup, disk drive installation, and system discovery for NAS solutions running QSM 4.0.

Download: XN8100-XN5100 Quick Guide

Click here to download the XCubeNXT 8100 & 5100 Quick Installation Guide (September 2023 Revision).

Key Sections:

  • Hardware Setup: Disk drive installation (LFF/SFF trays), rail kit assembly, and power-on procedures
  • System Discovery: Using the XFinder utility for DHCP or static IP configuration
  • Initial Configuration: Default admin credentials, NTP/DNS setup, and storage management basics

Critical Notes:

  • WARNING: Heavy system weight requires two-person installation to prevent injury or damage
  • Note: Management IP defaults to DHCP – use XFinder or manual subnet configuration if DHCP is unavailable

Jetstor Support

For assistance with QSAN XCubeNXT systems:
📧 support@jetstor.com
🎫 Submit Support Ticket