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Quantum DXi4510 Installation And Configuration Manual

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DXi4000 Installation and
Configuration Guide
This guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the
DXi4000 system (see
Figure
Planning Guide before starting your installation. The Site Planning Guide is
included on the documentation CD provided with your DXi4000 system.
Note: Make sure to take the online training for the DXi4000 in order to
make the best use of your product. The online training is available
at
www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/
Index.aspx
Figure 1 DXi4000 System
Note: This Installation and Configuration Guide is intended for DXi4000
with DXi 2.1.1 Software.
1). Make sure to read the DXi4000 Site
DXi4000
Contents
DXi4000 Configurations.........................2
Choosing a Location...............................2
Installation Requirements ..................2
Rack Space Requirements ..................3
Environmental Conditions .................3
Necessary Tools ..................................4
Taking ESD Precautions ......................4
Unpacking the DXi4000 .........................4
Installing the DXi4000........................8
Cabling the DXi4000 ........................11
Initial Configuration.............................12
Management Console ......................12
Wizard ..............................................15
Configuration ...................................23
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Note: Make sure to take the online training for the DXi4000 in order to Connecting the Ethernet Cables ..21 make the best use of your product. The online training is available Creating a Typical Backup www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/ Configuration ........23 Index.aspx Figure 1 DXi4000 System Note: This Installation and Configuration Guide is intended for DXi4000 with DXi 2.1.1 Software.

  • Page 2: Dxi4000 Configurations

    Storage capacity upgrades are enabled simply by adding a license key and rebooting the system.To purchase a storage capacity upgrade license, contact your Quantum sales representative. After you obtain the storage capacity license, refer to the section “Adding a License Key” in the DXi4000 User’s Guide (6-67092) for instructions on completing the capacity upgrade.

  • Page 3: Rack Space Requirements

    (28 °C Max, Altitude = 3048 m or 10,000 ft) These environmental conditions apply when the DXi4000 system is in operation. Note: For additional specifications, refer to the Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide (6- 67092) located on the documentation CD. Choosing a Location...

  • Page 4: Preparing For The Installation

    DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Preparing for the Installation Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the following preparations as described in this section: • Necessary Tools on page 4 • Taking ESD Precautions on page 4 Necessary Tools Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the DXi4000: •...
  • Page 5 DXi4000 • Product Information Guide • Document kit includes: • DXi4000 Quick Reference and Documentation CD • DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Instructions • Advanced Reporting User Guide CD • User essentials document • Registration card • Terms and conditions Caution: Do NOT discard the packing materials after the system is unpacked. The packaging materials must be used if the system is relocated.
  • Page 6 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 1 Unpacking the DXi4000 Slide rails Tie bands Chassis rails Front bezel DXi4000 Unpacking the DXi4000...

  • Page 7: Installing The Dxi4000 System

    DXi4000 Installing the DXi4000 System Installing the DXi4000 in a rack consists of the following steps: Locating the Mounting Position on page 7 Installing the DXi4000 on page 8 Cabling the DXi4000 on page 11 Locating the Mounting The DXi4000 systems is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack. It is important Position for the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails.

  • Page 8: Installing The Dxi4000

    DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Installing the DXi4000 Installing the DXi4000 consists of the following steps: Installing the DXi4000 Rack Mounting Rails on page 8 Installing the DXi4000 Chassis on page 10 Installing the DXi4000 Rack Mounting Rails 1 Install the rack mounting rails (see Figure 3 for square holes and Figure 4...
  • Page 9 DXi4000 Figure 4 Installing the Rack Mounting Rails (Round Holes) Front side of rack rails Rail teeth Back of rack Second tooth engaged Release button Rail pegs Release button Front of rack 2 Place the DXi4000 on a level surface and align the four keyhole slots on the chassis rails with the corresponding pins on the system.
  • Page 10 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 5 Installing the Chassis Chassis rails Rails Back Front Latch Installing the DXi4000 Chassis WARNING: Ensure that the system is properly supported until the chassis rails are locked into the slide rails on both sides. 1 To install the DXi4000 chassis (see Figure WARNING: The DXi4000 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg).

  • Page 11: Cabling The Dxi4000

    DXi4000 Figure 6 Installing the DXi4000 Chassis DXi4000 chassis Blue tab Slide rails extended Chassis rails Cabling the DXi4000 To cable the DXi4000 (see Figure 1 Connect a power cable to each power supply (two). Note: It is recommended that you connect each power cord to a separate AC circuit to ensure system availability in case of a power failure.

  • Page 12: Initial Configuration

    DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 7 Cabling the DXi4000 Service ports (not Back for customer use) Not used Not used Power cables Initial Configuration Before the DXi4000 is operational, you must configure the system through the remote management console. You must also configure your backup software. Configuring the DXi4000 consists of four major steps.
  • Page 13 DXi4000 Note: Wait for the system to boot before continuing with the procedure. This can take up to 30 minutes. Figure 8 Power Buttons The NMI button is recessed to prevent it from being pressed accidently. Press only when instructed by technical support Power button Front 2 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet port on the computer to Ethernet...
  • Page 14 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide a On the Windows Start menu, click Connect To > Show all connections. b Right-click the network connection that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the computer (for example, Local Area Connection), and click Properties. c Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the list of connections, and then click Properties.

  • Page 15: Completing The Getting Started Wizard

    (10.1.1.1) and that the network settings on the computer are correct. Wait five minutes, then try again. If the Login window still does not display, contact Quantum Customer Support. (Contact information is located on the last page of this document.) Continue with the next section to log on to the system and complete the Getting Started wizard.
  • Page 16 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 12 Getting Started Wizard: Welcome 2 Read the information about the wizard, and then click Next to continue. The License Agreement page displays (see Figure 13). Figure 13 Getting Started Wizard: License Agreement 3 Select the I have read and accept this License Agreement check box, and then click Next to continue.
  • Page 17 If you choose to configure more than one network interface, refer to the Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide (6-67092) located on the documentation CD for details. Caution: For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network switch is required.
  • Page 18 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 14 Getting Started Wizard: Network 4 Under General, enter the following network information as provided by your network administrator: a Enter the Hostname used to identify the DXi4000 system. b (Optional) Enter the Default Gateway IP address. Specifying a default gateway is optional if all access is local to a particular subnet.
  • Page 19 DXi4000 Caution: Specifying a default gateway is required to enable connectivity with all subnets other than those that the DXi4000 is directly connected to. For example, if the DXi4000 and its clients are on different subnets, you must specify a default gateway. c (Optional) In the Domain Suffix Search List box, enter the local domain to search first when resolving domain names.
  • Page 20 To select a timeserver pool, you must have specified at least one DNS IP address in step 5d above. Otherwise, you must specify the IP address of the timeserver pool. For more information, see the Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide (6-67092) located on the documentation CD.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ethernet Cables

    DXi4000 Figure 16 Getting Started Wizard: Confirm 14 Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct. If necessary, click Previous to return to a previous step to make changes 15 After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. A message appears stating that completing the setup will restart the system.
  • Page 22 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide 1 Connect up to four Ethernet cables to the quad port NIC (ports 2, 3, 4, and 5). Figure 17 Connecting the Ethernet Cables Service port (not for customer use) Not used Not used Ethernet ports 2 Install a bezel on the front of the DXi4000.

  • Page 23: Creating A Typical Backup Configuration

    Quantum Service and Support Web site) To enable OST on the DXi4000: 1 Download and install the Quantum OST Plug-in according to the instructions in the Quantum DXi-Series: Symantec™ Veritas NetBackup OST Configuration Guide (6- 67079) or Quantum DXi-Series: Symantec™ Backup Exec OST Configuration Guide (6-67080).
  • Page 24 Practice Guide (20020434). To obtain a copy of the Backup Exec from Symantec with DXi-Series Best Practice Guide, visit the DXi-Series product pages on www.quantum.com. 4 To learn more about operating the DXi4000, refer to the Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide (6-67092) located on the documentation CD. NAS Configuration The DXi4000 presents its disk storage as NAS (network attached storage) shares.
  • Page 25 DXi4000 a If the Wizards menu is not visible, click Wizards on the main menu. b On the Wizards menu, click NAS. The About page displays (see Figure 19). Figure 19 NAS Wizard: About 3 Read the information about the wizard, and then click Next to continue. The Protocol page displays (see Figure 20).
  • Page 26 DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide Figure 21 NAS Wizard: Windows 5 Enter information about the Windows domain: a Select the Workgroup option. b In the Domain/Workgroup Name box, enter the name of the workgroup the DXi4000 is joining. 6 Click Next to continue. The Add Share page displays (see Figure 22).
  • Page 27 DXi4000 • Enable data deduplication - Make sure the check box is selected to enable data deduplication. (Data deduplication is enabled by default.) • Hide from network browsing - Do not select this check box. If selected, you cannot see the share when browsing the network. 8 Click Add.
  • Page 28 • To configure your backup application to begin performing backups to the new NAS share, refer to your backup application documentation. • To learn more about operating the DXi4000, refer to the Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide (6-67092) located on the documentation CD.

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