Chapter 1: Introduction And Preparation; Document Purpose; Tools And Supplies Needed - Dell EMC Data Domain DD6800 Installation Manual

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Document purpose

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Tools and supplies needed

• Safety information
• Working with a portable lift
Document purpose
This installation guide provides instructions for installing the hardware associated with PowerProtect systems. Systems are
shipped to the customer site either pre-installed in a rack (factory-racked) or as separate components to install in an existing
rack at the site (field-installed). This guide provides instructions for both types of installation.
This document is intended for customers or Dell EMC Support personnel who are qualified to install PowerProtect systems.
Field-installed systems
To install PowerProtect systems in an existing rack at the customer site, follow all the instructions in this document to rack,
cable, and configure the system.
Factory-racked systems
Factory-racked systems are pre-installed in the rack with the cables already connected. Follow the instructions in
System for Use on page 64 to configure factory-racked systems.
The following documents, available from the
systems:
● Dell EMC 40U-P Cabinet Site Preparation Guide
● Dell EMC 40U-P Cabinet Unpacking and Setup Guide
● Dell EMC Titan S Site Preparation Guide
● Dell EMC Titan S Unpacking and Setup Guide
● Dell EMC Data Domain Rack Service Guide
Tools and supplies needed
These tools and supplies may be helpful for the installation and setup tasks for Data Domain systems.
● Null modem cable (DB-9 female to female), plus spare
● USB-to-DB-9 serial (male connector) converter cable if the laptop does not have a serial port, plus spare
● Power adapter, C13 to NEMA 5–15 (if based in North America), or a power cord for your laptop power adapter with a C13
plug, so that you can power your laptop from a rack PDU
● Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad
● Screwdrivers:
○ Phillips #2 with a 12 in. or longer blade
○ Phillips #2 (standard-length blade)
○ Phillips #1
○ Flat head 3/16 in.
○ Flat head 1/4 in.
8 Introduction and Preparation
Introduction and Preparation
Online Support website, provide additional information about factory-racked
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