Hardware Installation Guide Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 Version 2.3.1 Install the IDPA Appliance REV. 01 November 2019 Installation overview....................2 Prepare the site and unpack the system..............3 Install Network Validation Tool...................5 Install the rails......................6 Secure the rails to the cabinet...................
Hardware Installation Guide Installation overview This guide is designed for personnel who install, configure, and maintain the Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400. To use this hardware publication, you should be familiar with digital storage equipment and cabling. Before you begin...
The following steps must be completed before starting initial configuration with the Appliance Configuration Manager: Procedure 1. Identify the 13 unassigned IP addresses for the IDPA components. To simplify configuration, select a range of 13 contiguous addresses. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Ensure that ICMP is enabled in your network environment. If ICMP is disabled, the deployment of the appliance fails. 3. Download the license files for Data Domain Virtual Edition (DDVE), Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE), and Data Protection Advisor (DP Advisor) from the Dell EMC Software Licensing Central. Note:...
Network Validation Tool to validate the network requirements for a successful deployment of IDPA in the datacenter. To download the NVT, and for more information about NVT, see https://help.psapps.emc.com/ display/HELP/Network+Validation+Tool+for+IDPA. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
5. For the front end piece, rotate the latch outward and pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the flange, and release the latch to secure the rail in place. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
Ensure that the screw holes on the tab of the system retention bracket are seated on the designated U spaces. 2. Insert and tighten the two screws using the Phillips #2 screwdriver. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
J-slots on the slide assemblies. 3. Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail. The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged. Figure 6 Slide the system into the cabinet Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
3. Lock the bezel by using the key. Figure 7 Installing the front bezel Connect the system to the network The following figure shows the location of the DP4400 network ports and iDRAC port. About this task Figure 8 DP4400 network and iDRAC connections...
2. If the DP4400 contains 10 Gb SFP network cards, use fiber cables with a 10 Gb optical SFP to connect the four required 10 GbE ports (2, 3, 8, 9) to access ports on the switch in your network.
Before you configure the DataProtection-ACM virtual machine, install the latest IDPA pre- installation patch if it is available. For example: Idpa_pre_update_N.N.N-nnnnnn.zip N.N.N is the latest pre-installation patch version and nnnnnn is the build number. Where Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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In the User name field, enter root e. In the Password field, enter Idpa_1234 f. Click Login. The following figure shows a sample WinSCP session configuration window. Figure 9 WinSCP session configuration window Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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10. Change to the directory that contains the pre-installation patch file by typing the following command: cd /tmp/patch 11. Extract the contents of the .tar.gz file by typing the following command: Idpa_pre_update_N.N.N.nnnnnn.tar.gz tar -xvf Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
IDPA software, and configure the IDPA. To continue configuring the IDPA with the ACM, refer to the Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 Getting Started Guide . This document explains common user tasks such as how to create backup policies and restore from backup.
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Information about software components and versions that are used in the IDPA product. IDPA training resources Video walkthroughs, demonstrations, and explanations of product features are available online. You can obtain additional IDPA training and information at https://education.emc.com. Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.3.1 Hardware Installation Guide...
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