Dell PowerProtect DM5500 Quick Start Manual page 2

Plug in five ethernet cables
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Connect either a CAT5e or a CAT6 ethernet cable for the iDRAC connection to
port 1 (strongly recommended to enable remote support).
NOTE: iDRAC connection is optional for dark sites with closed networks.
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The DM5500 recommended configuration requires five network cables to the
customer's network: an iDRAC connection and four network connections.
The four network connections include two for DM5500 management traffic
and two for data traffic.
Plug-in the power cables
Two redundant AC power sources (100–120/200–240 V -50/60 Hz).
NOTE: It is recommended to have a Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to
prevent power interruptions.
Configure DM5500
1. Configure PowerProtect DM5500.
a. Connect a service computer to a Base-T port using either a CAT5 or
a CAT6 ethernet cable.
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b. Assign the static IP address 192.168.100.98 and subnet mask
255.255.255.240 to the service computer.
c. Check whether you can ping DM5500 at 192.168.100.100.
d. Connect to the DM5500 UI using the URL
e. Log in to the DM5500 UI using the default username: admin and
password: dm@<appliance serial number>
Example: dm@DPDID220100121
NOTE: The appliance serial number is found in the PSNT label on the
Information Tag.
f. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure DM5500. The PowerProtect
Data Manager Appliance Installation Guide for DM5500 provides detailed
information. The PowerProtect DM5500 user documents are on the Dell
Support site (https://www.dell.com/support).
Dell P/N: TD0TW Rev. A00
2023-03
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https://192.168.100.100
Quick Resource Locator
To access the DM5500 additional documentation and videos, scan the
Dell QRL code by using your smartphone.
www.dell.com/QRL/PowerProtect/DM5500