Dell EMC Unity User Manual

Copyright © 2016 EMC. All rights reserved. P/N 300-000-228 Rev 02
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 install,
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 Specifications

General

Model	Dell EMC Unity
Category	Storage
Drive Types	SSD
Protocols	iSCSI, NFS, SMB
Data Services	Deduplication, Compression, Thin Provisioning, Snapshots, Clones, Encryption
Replication	Synchronous, Asynchronous
Management	Dell EMC Unisphere, REST API, CLI
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 5, RAID 6
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies
Form Factor	2U, 4U
High Availability	Dual-controller architecture, redundant components

Summary

Before You Begin

Required Preparations

Essential items, accounts, and assistance needed before starting Unity system installation.

Recommended Resources

Suggested utilities, videos, and documentation for a successful Unity system setup.

System Installation Steps

Unpack System Components

Verify all required components are present before proceeding with installation.

Install Rack Rails

Steps to securely mount the provided rails into the equipment rack.

Mount System in Rack

Procedure for sliding the Unity system enclosure onto the installed rack rails.

Record Serial Number

Locate and record the system's serial number for licensing and support purposes.

Cable System to Network

Connect Ethernet cables from the LAN to the Unity system's management ports.

Power Up the System

Connect power cables and verify system component LEDs before initial boot.

Assign Management Address

Configure a network address for the Unity system using DHCP or static assignment.

Launch Configuration Wizard

Access and use the Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard for system setup.