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Dell EMC Data Domain DD6300 System
Installation and Storage Expansion Guide
September 2022
Rev. 03

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC Data Domain DD6300 System Installation and Storage Expansion Guide September 2022 Rev. 03...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2021 - 2022 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures............................5 Tables............................7 Chapter 1: Introduction and Preparation..................8 Document purpose................................8 Tools and supplies needed..............................8 Safety information................................9 Working with a portable lift............................. 10 Adjusting the arms for a frontal lift......................... 10 Reconfiguring the lift with the Voyager kit......................11 Chapter 2: Install the System in the Rack..................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: Configure System for Use..................55 Enable administrative communication..........................55 Accepting the End User License Agreement......................55 Run the configuration wizard............................56 Configuring the network............................56 Configuring additional system parameters......................57 Appendix A: Add Storage Capacity....................59 Prepare system for storage expansion........................59 Install and connect the new storage..........................

  • Page 5: Figures

    Figures Warning about lifting the system........................... 9 Adjusting the lift arm bar to just under 17 inches....................11 Reconfiguring the portable lift with the Voyager conversion kit..............12 Warning about lifting the system..........................13 Cable management assembly (CMA)........................14 Warning about lifting the system..........................16 Service tag (components removed for clarity)....................
  • Page 6 18"-22" marking................................ 42 26"-30" Marking...............................42 30"-34" Marking...............................43 Rail installation................................44 Removing shipping tape............................45 Securing a rail with a single screw........................46 Location of securing screws and alignment pins..................... 46 Nutbar installation (Left nutbar shown)......................47 DD6300 with ES30 shelves........................... 51 DD6300 with DS60 shelves..........................

  • Page 7: Tables

    Tables rail kit..................................22 Pins for third-party racks............................27 Truss head screws..............................33 Pins for third-party racks............................43 Parts list..................................44 Parts list..................................46 List of parts used in nutbar installation illustration..................47 DD6300 with ES30 cabling instructions......................50 DD6300 with DS60 cabling instructions......................52 Communications settings............................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction And Preparation

    (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.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    ○ Torx T10 ● Flashlight ● Needle nose pliers ● Diagonal wire cutters (for cutting tie wraps) ● 2 GB or greater USB flash memory drive ● Tie wraps (4 in. and 8 in.) ● (recommended) Roll of 5/8 inch Velcro cable tie material (3M Scotchmate SJ-3401 or similar) Safety information CAUTION: ●...

  • Page 10: Working With A Portable Lift

    Working with a portable lift If you are installing the shelf with all field replaceable units (FRUs) removed, you can install the shelf without using a lift. If you need to install the shelf with FRUs onboard, use a portable lift. Service personnel generally use the portable lift manufactured by Alum-A-Lift.

  • Page 11: Reconfiguring The Lift With The Voyager Kit

    <17” CL4900 Figure 2. Adjusting the lift arm bar to just under 17 inches Reconfiguring the lift with the Voyager kit About this task If you are using the Alum-A-Lift to install or remove components above 49 inches (28U) from the floor, use the single (lower) mast configuration with the Voyager conversion kit and support table.

  • Page 12: Reconfiguring The Portable Lift With The Voyager Conversion Kit

    CL5422 Figure 3. Reconfiguring the portable lift with the Voyager conversion kit Introduction and Preparation...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Install The System In The Rack

    Install the System in the Rack CAUTION: Improper installation on the rails may damage the rails or cause the system to fall when extended. When extending the system from the rack, pull outward slowly and verify the system is properly installed on the rails.

  • Page 14: Identify The Rack Location To Install The System

    Figure 5. Cable management assembly (CMA) Identify the rack location to install the system Identify the designated location for the system controller or controllers in the rack. When using systems with ES30 shelves, the designated location is U13-U14 in rack 1. When using systems with DS60 shelves, the designated location is U22-U23 in rack 1.

  • Page 15: Install The System Into A Rack

    3. Insert one screw into the lower hole to hold the front of the rails in place. Do not fully tighten the screw at this time. NOTE: An 18-inch screwdriver (minimum) is required to install the screw into the rear of the rails. 4.

  • Page 16: Warning About Lifting The System

    Figure 6. Warning about lifting the system CAUTION: ● The system controller should be installed in the pre-defined location for the system controller in the rack to comply with Data Domain rack mounting guidelines. ● Do not apply AC power to the system controller until all expansion shelves and cables are installed. ●...
  • Page 17 Install the System in the Rack...

  • Page 18: Service Tag (Components Removed For Clarity)

    4. Check the PSNT label in the slot just beneath the power supply at the rear of the chassis. Figure 7. Service tag (components removed for clarity) 1. Service tag bracket 2. Locking tab 3. Service tag Install the System in the Rack...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cable Management Assembly

    Installing the cable management assembly Installing a cable management assembly (CMA) can help keep the system neat and organized. Steps 1. Align and insert the CMA tabs in the tongues on the rails and align the plunger in the hole of the mounting rail on both sides. 2.

  • Page 20: Installing The Expansion Shelves Into The Racks

    Installing the expansion shelves into the racks CAUTION: ● Data Domain systems are heavy. Always use two people or a mechanical lift to move and install a Data Domain system. Use caution to install the expansion shelves. ● Ensure that each rack is securely anchored to prevent tipping. 1.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Install The Disk Shelves In The Rack

    Install the Disk Shelves in the Rack Topics: • Remove filler panels • Install an ES30 or FS15 shelf into the rack • Install a DS60 shelf into the rack Remove filler panels The front space of the rack into which you will install the shelf is usually covered by a filler panel. If one or more filler panels cover the space where you want to install the shelf, use this procedure to remove each panel.

  • Page 22: Rail Kit

    Rail kit One of each of these items is included with each shelf. Table 1. rail kit Rail kit Rack depth Slide Rail Kit, 20.5-34 inches (52-86.4 cm) Rail Adapter Kit Supports racks to a depth of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and supports racks with threaded holes.

  • Page 23: Adjusting For Various Rack Types

    Adjusting for various rack types The standard rail components can accommodate racks with square or untapped round holes with a depth of 24 inches to 34 inches. Using the rail adapter hardware, the following additional rack mounting types and depths can be accommodated: ●...
  • Page 24 3. (M6 or 12/24 tapped holes racks only) Attach clip nuts. Slide two clip nuts onto the front bracket assembly at the top and bottom positions. 4. Determine the vertical position in the rack at each rack post where the rails are to be installed. The top-most mounting hole for a particular rack unit (RU) mounting position is typically identified by a mark or hole.

  • Page 25: Installing The Shelf On The Rails

    Figure 12. Attaching the rail to the rack NOTE: To secure the rail adapter hardware nuts, you may need to use the supplied wrench or pliers to tighten the nuts. 6. Repeat step 5 for the second rail. 7. After installing both rails, ensure that they are level with one another. Installing the shelf on the rails About this task WARNING:...

  • Page 26: Install A Ds60 Shelf Into The Rack

    If the chassis does not slide all the way into the cabinet, you may need to further loosen the screws that hold the rear of the rails in place, then adjust the rails to allow the tabs to fit into the notches. CL4655 Figure 14.

  • Page 27: Installing Rails

    1. Locate the 4U high cabinet space designated for the shelf. 2. Adjust rail length if required. 3. The rails are shipped with M5 adapters, which fit into the Dell EMC NEMA channels. For Dell EMC racks, proceed to step 4. For third-party racks, proceed as follows: a.

  • Page 28: Rail Installation

    Figure 16. Rail installation a. Align the right rail with the lower U of the allotted 4U space. NOTE: Each of the rail alignment pins must be located in the middle holes of the bottom two U spaces of the 4U space.

  • Page 29: Installing The Right Rail To The Rear Channel

    7. On both left and right rail assemblies, install a single long screw between the rail posts in the upper screw hole to secure the rails as follows: a. For Dell EMC racks or racks that do not have threaded holes, insert a single M5 screw into the larger of the two screw holes.

  • Page 30: Installing The Shelf Onto The Rails

    Installing the shelf onto the rails Prerequisites If you are installing an empty shelf (all FRUs removed), you can install the chassis without using a lift. If the shelf is populated with FRUs before installation, you must use a portable lift. Working with a portable lift on page 10 provides more information.

  • Page 31: Sliding The Shelf Chassis Into The Rails

    CL5431 Figure 19. Sliding the shelf chassis into the rails NOTE: You might need to release sagging tension on the shelf by pulling the lift arms and tray up slightly. 4. Unlock the casters by lifting the locking tabs, as shown in the following figure, and carefully slide the shelf into the cabinet as far as the lift allows.

  • Page 32: Inserting And Securing The Top Cover And Shelf

    CL5423 Figure 21. Locking the casters 6. Remove the securing strap by pulling up on the retaining key and pull the ratchet handle upwards as needed, as shown in the following figure. CL5430 Figure 22. Removing the straps 7. Carefully push the shelf off the lift arms/tray and into the cabinet. CAUTION: Make sure to leave the lift under the chassis until the shelf is safely balanced and secured within the cabinet.

  • Page 33: Inserting And Securing The Shelf To The Cabinet (Shoulder Screw Configuration)

    Steps 1. For Dell EMC racks, use the orange shelf latch handles to push the shelf completely into the cabinet. Align the two semi-captive M5 shoulder screws on each side with the mounting holes on the cabinet. Thread the shoulder screws into the mounting holes and finger-tighten the shoulder screws.

  • Page 34: Removing Semi-Captive Screws

    If the shelf is being installed into a Dell EMC rack, secure the top cover to the rack using M5 truss head screws from the kit. Tighten the screws until they are finger tight.

  • Page 35: Cable Management Tray Installation (Underneath)

    ● For a Dell EMC rack, align the semi-captive screws with the mounting hole in the cabinet and thread the screw into the mounting hole. ● For a third-party rack that is not compatible with the semi-captive screw, remove the semi-captive screw by pulling the screw assembly out the side of the top cover.

  • Page 36: Blue Tab On Rail Must Be Pushed In

    NOTE: This procedure describes the installation of the 1U cable management tray into a standard Dell EMC rack. For third- party racks, use the additional hardware that comes with the 1U cable management arm to install the rails as necessary.

  • Page 37: Installing And Securing The Rails-Front

    CL5495 Figure 29. Installing and securing the rails—front CL5518 Figure 30. Installing and securing the rails—rear 2. Align the flanges on the inside the mounting holes of the rack. Adjust the rails to the fit the rack you are using. Insert the two adapters on the rail into the mounting holes, in both the front and the rear of the rails.

  • Page 38: Spring Clips-Push Up To Release Tray

    3. Orient the tray so that the UP arrow is pointed up and the end of the tray that is labeled FRONT is to the front of the rack. Slide the tray into the rails until it locks into place with an audible click. To release the tray, press the spring clips up and pull the tray towards the front of the rack.

  • Page 39: Attaching Cable Chains To Tray

    outside cable runs connect to the rack, while the two inside cable runs connect to the shelf. Once the cables are installed, close the lids, making sure that they are snapped shut. CL5522 Figure 35. 1-Inch graduation label 6. Align the lids of the cable chains so the lids are facing up and the hinges are all facing each other. Arrange the two cable chains so that they form a "U"...

  • Page 40: Installing The Chassis Bracket

    CL5499 Figure 38. Installing the chassis bracket 9. Place the chassis bracket over the center rail of the cable tray. Clip the free end of the cable chains to the center flange on the chassis bracket. Figure 39. Installing the bezel 10.

  • Page 41: Screw And Nut Placements

    Third-party rack installation Follow these best practice guidelines to ensure an orderly installation: ● Third-party racks might have PDUs which face into the rack. This can cause interference between the shelf and/or rear CMAs. Carefully plan and route cables to minimize any interference. It might be necessary to use a type of PDU that is mounted in the main rack area.
  • Page 42 4. Move to the front of the rail and align the mounting slots with the mounting holes near the front of the rail. CL5501 Figure 41. 18"-22" marking 5. Slide the inner rail mechanism to the front of the rail until the 18"-22" mark is visible. If the inner mechanism is locked, depress the leaf spring and press the rail locking mechanism to free it.
  • Page 43 Installing the rails in a third-party rack The rails are shipped with 6.8 mm adapters that are designed to fit into the NEMA channels of the Dell EMC rack. For third-party racks, the 6.8 mm adapters must be removed and replaced with rail pins that fit the hole-types in the third-party rack.

  • Page 44: Rail Installation

    Table 5. Parts list Image # Description Part number Shelf rail location in 4U space Universal Rail Pins (see previous table for Part of PN 106-569-300 and 106-529-209 details) Shelf rails (2 each/kit) for each node PN 106-569-300 and 106-529-209 Figure 44.

  • Page 45: Removing Shipping Tape

    Steps 1. Remove the 6.8 mm adapters and replace them with the appropriate hardware from the kit: a. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the two 6.8 mm adapters from the adapter mounting block on the rails. b. Select the correct adapters from the hardware kit and install the adapters into the adapter mounting block. 2.

  • Page 46: Securing A Rail With A Single Screw

    CL5376 Figure 46. Securing a rail with a single screw ● If you are installing the rails in a rack that has threaded holes, insert an M4 screw into the smaller of the two center screw holes at both the front and the rear of the rail. The screw is smaller and will pass through the threaded hole in the NEMA racks.

  • Page 47: Nutbar Installation (Left Nutbar Shown)

    Table 7. List of parts used in nutbar installation illustration Image # Description Part number Nutbar location in 4U space 1 ea Nutbars: (Left: 051-000-357), (Right: 051-000-356) Rail location in the 4U space Rail bracket alignment pins Nutbar alignment pins Part of PN 051-000-357 and PN 051-000-356 Nutbar M5 securing screws, black PN 036-709-013...
  • Page 48 Steps 1. At the front of the rack, align and install the left nutbar (051-000-357) directly above the rail assembly. 2. Secure the nutbar with two M5 securing screws, one above the top alignment pin and one below the lower alignment pin. 3.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Connect Cables And Power On

    Connect Cables and Power On Topics: • Connecting ES30 shelves • Connecting DS60 shelves • Installing the front bezel • Connect data cables • Power on all systems Connect Cables and Power On...

  • Page 50: Connecting Es30 Shelves

    Connecting ES30 shelves The cabling diagrams in this section show maximum configurations. Not all systems will have all the disk shelves shown in the diagrams. Add shelf-to-shelf cables between shelves in a loop and to the controller as shown in the diagrams. 1.

  • Page 51: Dd6300 With Es30 Shelves

    Figure 49. DD6300 with ES30 shelves Connect Cables and Power On...

  • Page 52: Connecting Ds60 Shelves

    Connecting DS60 shelves The cabling diagrams in this section show maximum configurations. Not all systems will have all the disk shelves shown in the diagrams. Add shelf-to-shelf cables between shelves in a loop and to the controller as shown in the diagrams. DD6300 with DS60 cabling Table 9.

  • Page 53: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 50. DD6300 with DS60 shelves Installing the front bezel Steps 1. Align the bezel with the enclosure. 2. Gently push the bezel into place on the cabinet until it latches. 3. If the bezel has a key lock, lock the bezel the provided key. Connect Cables and Power On...

  • Page 54: Connect Data Cables

    Connect data cables 1. Enable data transfer Ethernet connectivity. Repeat for each connection. a. If using 1 Gb copper Ethernet, attach a Cat 5e or Cat 6 copper Ethernet cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port (start with ethMa and go up). b.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Configure System For Use

    Configure System for Use Topics: • Enable administrative communication • Accepting the End User License Agreement • Run the configuration wizard Enable administrative communication The administrative interfaces are located on the management module on the rear of the chassis. These interfaces are for management network traffic only.

  • Page 56: Run The Configuration Wizard

    At the end of the EULA, you are prompted to accept it: Press any key then hit enter to acknowledge the receipt of EULA information NOTE: The customer must accept the EULA. A Data Domain representative should not accept this agreement. If a customer is not present, press Ctrl-C to exit from the EULA acceptance screen and continue the installation.

  • Page 57: Configuring Additional System Parameters

    Ethernet port ethMa Enable Ethernet port ethMa (yes|no|?) [no]: Use DHCP on Ethernet port ethMa (yes|no|?) [no]: Enter the IP address for ethMa [192.168.10.185]: Enter the netmask for ethMa [255.255.255.0]: Ethernet port ethMb Enable Ethernet port ethMb (yes|no|?) [no]: 6. Enter the IP address of the default routing gateway. Or accept the default gateway, if the system was able to discover it. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway IP address: 192.168.10.1...
  • Page 58 5. To change the system time zone, enter: NOTE: This requires a system reboot. # config set timezone US/Central The Timezone name is: US/Central *** You made a change to the timezone setting. To fully effect this change *** (in currently running processes), you need to reboot the machine. 6.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Add Storage Capacity

    Add Storage Capacity The system supports capacity expansion operations by adding new disks or disk shelves while the system is powered on. The chapter contained in this part provides overview information and instructions to verify the system health before adding storage to the system.

  • Page 60: Power Cycle Ds60 Shelves

    Power cycle DS60 shelves About this task To make sure that the shelf firmware is updated properly, power cycle DS60 shelves after installing them. Complete the following tasks to power cycle the shelves. NOTE: The KB article Data Domain Restorers with DS60 shelves may encounter a kernel panic due to an LCC firmware change, available on https://support.emc.com, provides additional information.

  • Page 61: Opening The Console

    |--------|--------|--------|--------| | Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Pack 4 | E(49-60) s |- - |- - |- D(37-48) . |- - |- - |- C(25-36) . |- - |- - |- B(13-24) . |- - |- - |- A( 1-12) .

  • Page 62: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel About this task NOTE: You must remove the front bezel to gain access to the internal components. Remove it only to replace or add an internal component. Steps 1. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your shelf into the lock, and turn the key to unlock the bezel. 2.

  • Page 63: Add New Disks

    Figure 53. Pulling the Chassis Out (Two shoulder Screw Configuration) Add new disks About this task It is not necessary to remove power from the disk shelf before adding new disks. Steps 1. Grab the finger slot of a blank carrier and pull it straight up to remove it from the disk slot. NOTE: After removing a blank carrier, insert the disk into the empty slot before removing the next carrier.

  • Page 64: Close The Shelf Chassis

    Figure 54. Installing a disk 8. Repeat steps 1-7 to add the remaining 14 disks. Close the shelf chassis About this task After installing all 15 new disks, close the DS60 chassis. Steps 1. Using the orange shelf latch handles, push the shelf slowly into the cabinet. Be aware of SAS and Power cabling as the shelf is reseated.
  • Page 65 ES30 <Serial#> Online 15 Slots --------- --------- --------------- ------ -------- --------- -------- 3 enclosures present. 3. Run the enclosure show topology command to verify there are two valid SAS paths to the new storage. NOTE: This step is not required when adding a new disk pack to an existing DS60. NOTE: Optionally run the enclosure test topology command to test each SAS path.
  • Page 66 # disk show state Enclosure Disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 --------- ------------------------------------------------- s ....s U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U --------- ------------------------------------------------- Legend State...
  • Page 67 |--------|--------|--------|--------| | Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Pack 4 | E(49-60) s |v v |- - |- D(37-48) . |v v |- - |- C(25-36) . |v v |- - |- B(13-24) . |v v |- - |- A( 1-12) .

  • Page 68: License The New Storage With Electronic Licensing

    License the new storage with electronic licensing Prerequisites Electronic licensing requires the node Locking ID (system serial number) and the LAC letter code provided as part of the sales order are required to obtain the electronic license file. About this task Use electronic licensing to add Active Tier or Cloud Tier storage on DD OS versions 6.0 and higher.
  • Page 69 |--------|--------|--------|--------| | Pack 1 | Pack 2 | Pack 3 | Pack 4 | E(49-60) s |. s |- - |- D(37-48) . |. . |- - |- C(25-36) . |. . |- - |- B(13-24) . |. . |- - |- A( 1-12) .
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