Dell DD6400 - Contents

Figures..........................................................................................................................................5
Tables........................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1: Introduction and Preparation........................................................................................7
Upgrade Requirement for Data Domain OS Version 7.7.0 on DD6400 Units........................................................7
Document purpose.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Installation checklist............................................................................................................................................................8
DD6400 system features................................................................................................................................................... 8
Product serial number tag (PSNT)................................................................................................................................. 9
Required tools and supplies ............................................................................................................................................10
Safety considerations........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2: Install the System in the Rack.................................................................................... 12
Identifying the rail kit components................................................................................................................................ 12
Install the rails..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet.................................................................................................................... 14
Install the system in the cabinet.................................................................................................................................... 15
Install the front bezel........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 3: Install the Disk Shelves in the Rack............................................................................ 18
Remove filler panels.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Install an ES40 shelf into the rack................................................................................................................................. 18
Installing the rails in the cabinet............................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the shelf on the rails.................................................................................................................................. 21
Installing and locking the front bezel...................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4: Connect Cables and Power On................................................................................... 24
Connecting ES40 shelves................................................................................................................................................25
DD6400 with ES40 cabling............................................................................................................................................. 25
Connecting data cables................................................................................................................................................... 26
Connecting disk shelf power cables..............................................................................................................................27
Connecting controller power cables and powering on............................................................................................. 28
Chapter 5: Configure System for Use.......................................................................................... 29
Configure iDRAC............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Configure serial over LAN (SOL)................................................................................................................................... 31
Change the iDRAC network port...................................................................................................................................32
Enable administrative communication.......................................................................................................................... 32
Accepting the End User License Agreement..............................................................................................................33
Run the configuration wizard......................................................................................................................................... 34
Configuring the network............................................................................................................................................34
Configuring additional system parameters............................................................................................................36
Using the system configuration wizard........................................................................................................................37
License................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
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