Dell DP4400 Hardware Installation Manual

Dell DP4400 Hardware Installation Manual

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Hardware Installation Guide
Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance
DP4400
Version 2.4
302-005-680
REV. 02
June 2019
overview............................................................................................... 2
rails.........................................................................................................6
bezel..................................................................................................... 10
iDRAC................................................................................................... 13
resources.............................................................................................. 16
system................................................................. 3
Tool............................................................................... 6
cabinet................................................................................ 7
cabinet............................................................................. 8
network.......................................................................11
on...............................................................12
Manager....................................................... 16
patch..................................... 13
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation Guide Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 Version 2.4 302-005-680 REV. 02 June 2019 Installation overview....................2 Prepare the site and unpack the system..............3 Install Network Validation Tool................6 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

    Prepare the site and unpack the system Before you begin Verify that you have the following components: 2U DP4400 system Rail kit, including: Two sliding rails Two velcro straps Four screws Four washers Two power cables Bezel Phillips-head screwdriver with magnetic tip (not provided)
  • Page 4 EMC Software Licensing Central. Note For DP4400, only during the initial activation, the license keys are automatically downloaded from the ELMS server if the appliance is connected to the internet. The contact person mentioned on your sales order should have received the License Authorization Code (LAC) letter through an email during the order fulfillment process.
  • Page 5 IP address breakdown During the initial configuration, IP addresses are assigned to various functional components of IDPA, typically by allocating a range of IP addresses or optionally by assigning discrete IP addresses manually to each functional component. IDPA requires 13 IP addresses for the various components. Using a range is the preferred method as it simplifies the assignment and reduces the chance for errors while entering the IP addresses.
  • Page 6: Install Network Validation Tool

    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. Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.4 Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 7: Secure The Rails To The Cabinet

    Figure 2 Installing the front end of the rail 6. Repeat the preceding steps to install the right rail assembly. Secure the rails to the cabinet The supplied screws and washers are used to secure the rail assemblies to the front and rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 8: Install The System In The Cabinet

    2. Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system. Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies. Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.4 Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 3. Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the J-slots. Figure 5 Install the system in the rails 4. Push the system inward until the lock levers click into place. 5. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward on both rails and slide the system into the cabinet.
  • Page 10: Install The Bezel

    1. Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system. 2. Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system. 3. Lock the bezel by using the key. Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.4 Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 11: Connect The System To The Network

    2. If the DP4400 contains 10Gb BASE-T network cards, use Cat6a UTP or Cat7 copper cables to connect to the network switch. 3. If the DP4400 contains 10GB SFP network cards, use fiber cables with a 10 Gb optical SFP, 1GBaseT RJ-45 SFP with Cat5e or Cat6 UTP copper Ethernet cables, or direct-attached copper cables to connect the four required 10 GbE ports (2, 3, 8, 9) to access ports on the switch in your network.
  • Page 12: Connect The Power Cables And Power On

    DP4400 ports The following table provides the callout number and the type of port for the DP4400 ports in Figure 1 DP4400 network and iDRAC connections . Table 2 DP4400 port types...
  • Page 13: Configure Idrac

    . Configure iDRAC The IDPA systems require that the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is configured for system upgrade and maintenance operations. Additionally, the systems support the use of iDRAC to change security settings and enables to remotely power the system on and off.
  • Page 14 In the Port number field, specify the default port number 22. d. 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. Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 2.4 Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Figure 9 WinSCP session configuration window 3. Create a temporary folder /tmp/patch. 4. Copy the Idpa_pre_update_N.N.N.nnnnnn.tar.gz file to the /tmp/ patch directory. 5. Determine the DataProtection-ACM version by typing the following command: rpm -qa | grep dataprotection Ensure that the DataProtection-ACM version is earlier than dataprotection-2.0.0-571095.x86_64 .
  • Page 16: Launch The Appliance Configuration Manager

    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. Additional resources...
  • Page 17 Provides the overview and administration information about the IDPA system. Integrated Data Protection Appliance Release Notes Product information about the current IDPA release. Integrated Data Protection Appliance DP4400 Service Procedure Guide Procedures for replacing or upgrading hardware components of the IDPA. Integrated Data Protection Appliance Security Configuration Guide...
  • Page 18 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. 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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