Dell EMC DP4400 Hardware Installation Manual

Dell EMC DP4400 Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation Guide
Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance
DP4400
Version 2.3.1
Install the IDPA Appliance
REV. 01
November 2019
overview.................................................................................................. 2
rails............................................................................................................6
bezel........................................................................................................ 10
iDRAC...................................................................................................... 12
resources................................................................................................. 15
system.................................................................... 3
Tool...................................................................................5
cabinet................................................................................... 7
cabinet.................................................................................8
network......................................................................... 10
on...................................................................11
Manager.......................................................... 15
patch.........................................12

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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...................
  • Page 2: Installation Overview

    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...
  • Page 3: Prepare The Site And Unpack The System

    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...
  • Page 4 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:...
  • Page 5: Install Network Validation Tool

    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...
  • Page 6: Install The Rails

    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...
  • Page 7: Secure The Rails To The Cabinet

    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...
  • Page 8: Install The System In The Cabinet

    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...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Install The Bezel

    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...
  • Page 11: Connect The Power Cables And Power On

    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.
  • Page 12: Configure Idrac

    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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15: Launch The Appliance Configuration Manager

    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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA.

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