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Cyclone Qs / Qs Pro


FAQ

How can I interact with my Cyclone Qs / Qs Pro?​

  • The Cyclone Qs / Qs Pro can be interacted with via a monitor plugged directly into the device, or remotely via the Cyclone's web interface which is hosted locally on your network.
    • Use the DisplayPort or HDMI port on the back of the device to connect a monitor, and use the USB ports on the back of the device to connect a keyboard and mouse.
    • To control your Cyclone remotely, access the web interface by visiting http://cyclone.local in your web browser.
    • If you have multiple Cyclones running on your network, the web interface will incrementally increase with a unique identifying number, such as http://cyclone2.local or http://cyclone3.local. Please make sure to physically distinguish each Cyclone by the order they were set up in.

Can I use CLI to deploy other applications/nodes on my Cyclone?​

  • Yes. You can access your Cyclone's CLI via SSH by running ssh [email protected] on your personal computer's terminal. The password is the device password you set during setup. Your CLI interaction should feel like a typical Ubuntu server.

What is the difference between mirrored and pooled storage?​

  • Mirrored storage (RAID 1) is a type of storage that mirrors data across multiple drives. This means that if one drive fails, the data can be recovered from the other drives. Pooled storage (RAID 0) is a type of storage that combines multiple drives into a single logical unit. This means that the data is stored on all of the drives in the pool, and the data is distributed across the drives in the pool.
    • Mirrored storage is a good option for users who want to protect their data from drive failure. Pooled storage is a good option for users who want to maximize their storage capacity.

Maintenance


Change Storage Drives or NVMe Drives​

Example cases include changing from HDD to SSD or to a larger HDD/SSD. When changing storage devices but not setting up a new node, please ensure that the new device has at least as much storage as the old device.

The steps to change the storage drives are as follows:​

  1. Pull the tab to remove the top cover

Change Storage Drives

  1. Remove both storage drive trays

Change Storage Drives

  1. Remove the old drives and reinstall your new drives into the trays, aligning the screw holes in the side of the drives with the retaining pins of the tray. The SATA connector should face away from the hinge

Change Storage Drives

  1. Slide the storage drive trays into their slots, ensuring the top of the drive faces outward. If you are only installing one storage drive, insert it into the slot on the left when looking at the front of the device

Change Storage Drives


The steps to change the NVMe drives are as follows:​

  1. Pull the tab to remove the top cover

Change NVMe Drives

  1. Remove both storage drive trays

Change NVMe Drives

  1. Unscrew the four screws on the bottom

Change NVMe Drives

  1. Pull the core out the top

Change NVMe Drives

  1. M.2 NVMe drives can be changed by removing the retaining screw, carefully removing an old NVMe drive, inserting a new NVMe drive into the slot, and fastening it in place with the retaining screw

Change NVMe Drives

  1. Reinstall the core into the shell the same way it was removed, ensuring the rear IO ports align with their holes in the shell, then refasten the four screws on the bottom, reinstall the storage drive trays, and replace the top cover

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