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EMC2 Avamar Gen4S User Manual

EMC2 Avamar Gen4S
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EMC
®
Avamar
®
Data Store
Gen4S
Customer Installation Guide
300-999-651
REV 04

Table of Contents

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EMC2 Avamar Gen4S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorRack-mounted
CategoryBackup and Recovery
DeduplicationVariable-length deduplication
ScalabilityScalable to multiple nodes
Connectivity10 Gigabit Ethernet
Supported EnvironmentsPhysical, virtual, and cloud environments
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, UNIX
Supported ApplicationsOracle, SQL Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Exchange, SAP
ManagementCentralized management
EncryptionAES-256 encryption
ReplicationYes
High AvailabilityYes

Summary

General Information

Important Terms and Concepts

Defines key terminology and concepts for Avamar systems and nodes.

Information for Customers

Provides essential information for users installing and operating Avamar systems.

Avamar 7.x Installation Features Overview

Details key features and automation tools for Avamar software installation.

Hardware Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Details physical specifications for Avamar Data Store Gen4S server models M600, M1200, M2400, and S2400.

Service Port Connectivity

Explains how to connect to Avamar server nodes via their service ports for initial configuration.

Node Components

Describes the front and rear panel components of Avamar Gen4S nodes for identification and use.

Networking

Overview

Provides a general understanding of Avamar Data Store networking principles and configurations.

Basic Networking Configuration

Outlines fundamental principles for configuring network ports and connections for Avamar Gen4S servers.

Supported Network Configurations

Details various network scenarios supported by Avamar Gen4S servers, including single and dual uplinks.

Advanced Network Configuration – dpnnetutil Utility

Explains the use of the dpnnetutil utility for advanced network setups like VLANs and NAT.

Replication

Describes the types of replication architectures supported by Avamar Data Store systems.

Installation Prerequisites

Important Notices

Highlights critical warnings, cautions, and notices regarding the installation process and system modifications.

Required Tools, Equipment, Software, and Information

Lists all necessary items, including tools, applications, networking details, software files, and licensing data.

Mounting the Single-Node Server

How to Begin

Initial steps for server installation, including unpacking components and identifying parts.

Rail Assembly Kit

Details the specific rail assembly kit used for mounting Avamar Data Store servers in racks.

Hardware Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically mounting the Avamar Data Store Gen4S server into a rack.

System Preparation

Preparing the Server for Software Installation

Covers essential steps for preparing the server, including network configuration and file copying before software installation.