•
A static IP address and DNS server IP address, if not provided by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP)
•
User name and password with administrator privileges
Setting Up The Hardware
The appliance ships with a single PowerVault DL4000 system. Before setting up the appliance hardware, see the
Started Guide for your PowerVault DL4000 system that shipped with the appliance. Unpack and set up the DL Backup to
Disk Appliance hardware.
NOTE: The software is pre-installed on the appliance. Any media included with the system must be used only in the
event of a system recovery.
To set up the DL Backup to Disk Appliance hardware:
1.
Rack and cable the PowerVault DL4000 system and storage enclosure(s).
2.
Turn on the storage enclosure(s) and then the PowerVault DL4000 system.
Installing The Appliance In A Rack
If the PowerVault DL4000 system includes a rail kit, locate the
Follow the instructions to install the rails in the rack unit and to install the PowerVault DL4000 system and the storage
enclosure in the rack.
Cabling The Appliance
Locate the PowerVault DL4000
attach:
•
The keyboard, mouse, monitor, power, and network cables to the PowerVault DL4000 system
•
The power cables
Setting The Storage Enclosure Configuration Switch
Set the storage mode for the storage enclosure to unified mode as indicated in the following figures.
NOTE: The configuration switch must be set before turning on the storage enclosure. Changing the configuration
mode after turning on the storage enclosure has no effect on enclosure configuration until the system is power
cycled. For more information, see the
manuals.
6
Getting Started Guide that shipped with the appliance and follow the instructions to
Dell PowerVault MD1200 Hardware Owner's Manual at dell.com/support/
Rack Installation Instructions supplied with the rack kit.
Getting