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General| Category | Storage |
|---|---|
| Usable Capacity | Up to 1.5 PB |
| Maximum Throughput with DD Boost | Up to 68 TB/hr |
| Replication | Yes |
| Cloud Tier | Yes |
| Model | Dell EMC PowerProtect DD6900 |
| Form Factor | 4U |
| Networking | 10 GbE |
| Connectivity | iSCSI |
| Protocols | CIFS, NFS |
| RAID Protection | RAID 6 |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
Explains the guide's purpose and target audience for installing PowerProtect systems.
Instructions for installing systems in an existing rack.
Instructions for configuring pre-installed factory-racked systems.
Details the hardware specifications of the DD6900 system.
Identifies the system serial number used for initial password and system identification.
Lists necessary tools and supplies for PowerProtect system installation.
Provides essential safety precautions for system installation and handling to prevent injury or damage.
Details the use of portable lifts for installing heavy system components.
Specifies requirements for using portable lifts based on rack height.
Instructions for adjusting lift arms for front cabinet installation.
Guides on reconfiguring a portable lift for high installations.
Procedure for removing rack filler panels to prepare for system installation.
Guidelines for selecting appropriate rack locations for system controllers and disk shelves.
Identifies the parts of the 2U sliding rail assembly for system installation.
Instructions for removing existing Cable Management Arm (CMA) brackets from system rails.
Guides on attaching new CMA brackets to the system rails.
Steps for installing left and right rail assemblies into the server cabinet.
Instructions for securing rail assemblies to the front and rear rack flanges.
Guides on sliding the system chassis into the installed cabinet rails.
Procedure for installing the front bezel, with or without an LCD panel.
Steps for installing the Cable Management Arm (CMA) components.
Procedure for removing rack filler panels before shelf installation.
Guides for installing ES40 expansion shelves and their associated rails and bezel.
Steps for installing rails for ES40 shelves in the cabinet.
Guides for placing and securing the shelf onto the installed rails.
Steps to install and secure the front bezel of the shelf.
Instructions for installing DS60 expansion shelves into the rack.
Guides for installing rails for DS60 shelves in the cabinet.
Procedures for mounting a shelf onto the installed rails, with or without a lift.
Guides for attaching the shelf cover to the cabinet using screws.
Instructions for installing a 1U cable management tray beneath the shelf.
Procedures for disconnecting cables when servicing a shelf with a 1U cable management tray.
Best practices for installing equipment in non-Dell EMC racks.
Details how to adjust rail lengths for compatibility with third-party racks.
Guides for installing rails in third-party racks, including adapter replacement.
Instructions for installing nutbars for shelf mounting in racks.
Guides for installing FS25 SSD shelves and their rails.
Steps for installing rails for FS25 shelves in the cabinet.
Procedures for mounting an FS25 shelf onto the installed rails.
Steps to install and secure the front bezel for the FS25 shelf.
Instructions for cabling ES40 disk shelves.
Specific cabling diagrams for DD6900 with ES40 shelves.
Instructions for cabling DS60 disk shelves.
Specific cabling diagrams for DD6900 with DS60 shelves.
Guides for connecting the High Availability (HA) interconnect between nodes.
Information on connecting data cables, including HBA slot assignments.
Procedures for connecting power cables to disk shelves.
Steps for connecting controller power and powering on the system.
Instructions for routing cables using the Cable Management Arm (CMA).
Guides for configuring the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) for system management.
Instructions for enabling and configuring Serial Over LAN for remote console access.
Procedure for assigning the iDRAC connection to a network daughter card Ethernet port.
Ensures administrative communication is enabled on both HA nodes.
Guides on using the DD System Manager or CLI wizards for system configuration.
Steps for configuring system network connectivity, including DHCP and static IP.
Configuration of mail server, location, and NTP settings.
Details on managing system licenses through the Configuration Wizard.
Configuration of general network parameters like hostname and domain name.
Configuration of individual network interfaces, including IP address and Netmask.
Configuration of DNS server settings.
Allows creation of file system and configuration of storage tiers.
Overview of configuring storage tiers like Active, Cache, and Cloud.
Guides for configuring Active Tier storage devices.
Guides for configuring Cache Tier storage devices.
Guides for configuring Cloud Tier storage devices.
Page for creating the file system and enabling it.
Section for configuring system passwords and email settings.
Configuration of administrator password and system communication.
Configuration of mail server, system information sent to Dell EMC, and location.
Configuration of DD Boost protocol settings.
Configuration of DD Boost storage units and user roles.
Configuration of DD Boost Access Groups over Fibre Channel.
Configuration of CIFS protocol settings.
Configuration of Active Directory and Workgroup authentication for CIFS.
Configuration of CIFS share names and directory paths.
Configuration of NFS protocol settings.
Configuration of NFS export paths, clients, and referrals.
Configuration of DD Virtual Tape Library (VTL) settings.
Configuration of VTL library settings like drives, slots, and changer model.
Configuration of DD VTL protocol settings for access groups.
Steps to configure the system into a High Availability (HA) pair.
Verifying system health before adding storage capacity.
Tasks to add new storage capacity to the system.
Guides for installing new disk shelves into the rack.
Procedures for power cycling DS60 shelves after installation.
Steps to add a new disk pack to an existing DS60 shelf.
Illuminating the LED beacon to identify the target enclosure.
Identifying the disk pack where new disks will be installed.
Steps to open the console for accessing the shelf.
Procedure for removing the front bezel to access internal components.
Guides for pulling the shelf chassis out of the cabinet for servicing.
Detailed steps for adding new disks to a shelf.
Steps to close the shelf chassis after installing new disks.
Verifying system recognition and configuring newly added disks.
Procedures for licensing new storage using electronic licenses.
Steps to expand the file system to include new storage.
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