Dell EMC Unity Series - User Manual

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Before you begin
Purpose of this document
Required:
❑ Create an EMC Online Support account:
https://support.emc.com
. You will need this
account later in the installation process to
activate software licenses and configure
ESRS (EMC Secure Remote Services).
❑ If your Unity system arrived pre-racked, begin
installation at Step 4 of this guide.
❑ Obtain the help of a second person to install
the enclosure into the rack, or use a
mechanical lift.
❑ If you have more than one enclosure to instal l,
use the Unity Installation Guide to complete
your installation. The installation guide
includes racking and cabling instructions
required for additional enclosures, which are
not covered here. The Unity Installation
Guide is located here: http://bit.ly/
unityinfohub.
Recommended:
❑ Download the Connection Utility at http://bit.ly/
unityinfohub. You will need this utility if you want to
assign static IP addresses to your system. You will not
need this utility if you plan to use DHCP to
automatically assign IP addresses to your system.
❑ If you are installing your system in a location with
restricted internet access, download the Connection
Utility and your license files before starting the
installation process: http://bit.ly/unityinfohub
.
❑ Watch the Unity Quick Start Installation video: http:/
/bit.ly/unityinfohub.
❑ Refer to the What’s next section for important details
about adding enclosures and using the Unisphere
online help.
Unpack
Record SNPower Up
Assign
Management
Address
Cable to
Network
Install
Rails
Launch
Unisphere
Install
System
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Dell EMC Unity Series Specifications

General

Snapshot Support	Yes
Storage Type	Hybrid Flash, All-Flash
Drive Support	SAS, SSD
Protocols	iSCSI, NFS, SMB
Data Services	Snapshots, Replication, Thin Provisioning, Deduplication, Compression
Management	Unisphere, REST API, CLI
Data Reduction Features	Deduplication, Compression
High Availability	Redundant components
Redundancy	power supplies, fans
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Replication Support	Yes
Cloud Tiering	Yes
Security Features	Encryption at rest, secure erase, role-based access control
Model	Dell EMC Unity Series

Summary

Before You Begin

Create EMC Online Support Account

Necessary for software licenses and ESRS activation.

Installation Prerequisites

Check pre-racked status and ensure assistance is available.

Additional Enclosure Installation Guide

Link to the guide for installing multiple enclosures.

Connection Utility and Video Resources

Utility for static IP assignment and video for guidance.

Purpose of Document

System Unpacking and Rail Installation

Unpack System Components

Verify all required system components are present upon unpacking.

Install Rack Mounting Rails

Orient, attach, and secure the left and right rails to the rack.

System Installation and Connection

Install System onto Rails

Slide the system enclosure onto the installed rack rails.

Record System Serial Number

Locate and record the serial number for product licensing.

Cable System to Network

Connect Ethernet cables to the management ports.

Power Up and Management Address

Power Up the System

Connect power cables, verify LEDs, and secure cables.

Assign Management IP Address

Configure IP via DHCP or static assignment using the utility.

Initial Configuration Wizard

Prepare for Configuration Wizard

Complete the configuration worksheet and prepare access.

Launch and Log In to Unisphere

Access the management interface and log in with default credentials.

License System Components

Process for registering, activating, and installing licenses.

Post-Configuration Steps

Unisphere Online Help

Access help for further configuration guidance.

Add Disk Array Enclosures

Guide for adding Disk Array Enclosures (DAEs) to expand storage.

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