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Dell DR Series System
Administrator Guide

Table of Contents

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Dell DR series Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryUPS
BrandDell
SeriesDR Series
Frequency50/60 Hz
Battery TypeSealed Lead Acid (SLA)
Output Power Capacity2200VA/1980W
Input Voltage100-127V / 200-240V
Output Voltage100-127V / 200-240V
Typical Recharge Time3-6 hours
Communication InterfaceUSB, Serial
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity95% non-condensing
Safety CertificationsUL, cUL, CE

Summary

Introduction to the DR Series System

About the DR Series System GUI Documentation

Details the graphical user interface documentation for the DR Series system.

What's New In This Release

Lists features, enhancements, and changes in the latest release notes.

Upgrade Notes

Provides notes for upgrading software versions and compatibility information.

Other Information You May Need

Lists other relevant documentation and resources.

Source Code Availability

Information about open source software used in the system.

Understanding the DR Series System

About the DR Series System

Provides an overview of the DR Series system appliance and its features.

Drive and Available Physical Capacities

Details internal and external drive capacities and specifications.

Data Storage Terminology and Concepts

Explains key data storage terms and concepts for understanding the system.

Setting Up the DR Series System

Interacting With the DR Series System

Describes how to interact with the DR Series system using its GUI.

Networking Preparations for the DR Series System

Lists networking prerequisites for setting up the DR Series system.

Connections for Initializing a DR Series System

Details supported methods for connecting to the system for initialization.

Initializing the DR Series System

Details the steps to initialize the DR Series system for first-time use.

Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System

Explains logging in and initializing the system via the CLI.

Logging in Using a Web Interface

Provides steps for logging in using a browser-based web interface.

Dashboard Page and Options

Provides an overview of the dashboard page and its displayed information.

Health

Explains how to display and monitor system hardware health status.

Configuring the DR Series System Settings

Configuring Networking Settings

Details how to configure system networking settings.

Managing DR Series Storage Operations

Managing Container Operations

Covers managing containers, including creation, deletion, and statistics.

Creating Storage Containers

Provides steps for creating new storage containers for data.

Managing Replication Operations

Covers managing replication relationships, including creation and deletion.

Creating Replication Relationships

Details the steps for setting up replication relationships between systems.

Displaying Replication Statistics

Explains how to display statistics for replication relationships.

Creating a Replication Schedule

Provides steps for setting up schedules for replication operations.

Monitoring the DR Series System

Monitoring Operations Using the Dashboard Page

Describes how to monitor system status using the dashboard page.

System Status Bar

Details the system status bar icons and provides links for status.

Monitoring System Alerts

Explains how to track and display system alerts.

Monitoring System Events

Explains how to track and display system events.

Monitoring System Health

Describes how to monitor and display system hardware health status.

Monitoring System Usage

Explains how to display and monitor system usage statistics.

Monitoring Container Statistics

Provides details on displaying statistics for selected containers.

Monitoring Replication Statistics

Explains how to monitor replication statistics.

Using Global View

Prerequisites

Lists prerequisites for using the Global View feature.

Configuring Active Directory Settings

Details configuring Active Directory settings to join or leave an ADS domain.

About the Global View Page

Provides an overview of the Global View page dashboard.

Adding a DR Series System to Global View

Details steps for adding DR Series systems to the Global View dashboard.

Reconnecting DR Series Systems

Explains how to reconnect DR Series systems to Global View.

Using the DR Series System Support Options

Diagnostics Page and Options

Details options for managing diagnostics log files.

Generating a Diagnostics Log File

Provides steps for generating a diagnostics log file bundle.

DR Series System Software Upgrade

Explains the DR Series system software upgrade process.

Upgrading the DR Series System Software

Details the steps for upgrading the DR Series system software.

Restore Manager (RM)

Describes the Dell Restore Manager utility for restoring system software.

DR Series System: Proper Shut Down and Start Up

Details proper procedures for shutting down and starting up the DR Series system.

Configuring and Using Rapid Data Storage

RDS Overview

Provides an overview of Rapid Data Storage (RDS) functionality.

Best Practices: RDS and the DR Series System

Lists recommended best practices for RDS operations with the DR Series system.

Setting Client-Side Optimization

Explains how to enable client-side optimization for backups.

Replicating Data to a RDS Container Using NVBU

Details steps to replicate data to an RDS container using NVBU.

Restoring Data From a DR Series System Using NVBU

Provides steps to restore data from an RDS container using NVBU.

Configuring and Using OST

Understanding OST

Provides an overview of OpenStorage Technology (OST).

Installing the Dell OST Plug-In

Details steps for installing the Dell OST plug-in.

Understanding the Dell OST Plug-In (Windows)

Provides information on the Dell OST plug-in for Windows systems.

Installing the OST Plug-In for Backup Exec on Windows

Details steps to install OST plug-in for Backup Exec on Windows.

Configuring DR Series System Information Using NetBackup

Explains configuring DR Series system information using NetBackup.

Configuring NetBackup for the DR Series System

Details configuring NetBackup to work with the DR Series system via OST.

Configuring NetBackup for Optimized Synthetic Backups

Explains configuring NetBackup for optimized synthetic backups.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Error Conditions

Details how to troubleshoot error conditions disrupting system operations.

DR Series System Alert and Event Messages

Describes DR Series system alert and event messages.

About the DR Series System Maintenance Mode

Details the DR Series system maintenance mode and its operations.

Scheduling DR Series System Operations

Explains how to schedule critical DR Series system operations.

Creating a Cleaner Schedule

Provides steps for setting up schedules for cleaner operations.

Displaying Cleaner Statistics

Lists and describes various cleaner statistics.

Supported Ports in a DR Series System

DR Series System Application Ports

Lists application and service ports used by the DR Series system.

DR Series System Service Ports

Lists DR Series system service ports.

Getting Help

Before Contacting Dell Support

Lists recommended tasks before contacting Dell Support for assistance.

Contacting Dell

Explains the process for contacting Dell Support for technical assistance.

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