Quantum DXi4700

Initial Configuration
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1. Make sure a valid outgoing e-mail server is specified on the Configuration > Notifications > Email >
Server page. Also make sure to select the Enable automatic emails to Quantum check box on this
page.
2. (Optional) Specify any additional recipients to receive the reports on the Configuration >
Notifications > Email > Email Reports > Recipients page.
3. Make sure a weekly Email Reports schedule is configured on the Configuration > Scheduler page.
Configure two weekly recurring events: one for Status reports and one for Configuration reports.
Using the Configuration Wizards
Use the Configuration Wizards on the Wizards menu to configure the DXi for backups, and to configure
additional features:
Wizard
Description
VTL Wizard (VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Helps you configure the DXi as a VTL
(Virtual Tape Library) appliance for use with a backup application.
NAS Wizard (NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Helps you configure the DXi as a NAS
(Network Attached Storage) appliance for use on a Windows or UNIX/Linux
network.
OST Wizard (NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Helps you configure the DXi to
present its storage as one or more OST (OpenStorage) storage servers for use with
a backup application.
Replication Wizard Helps you configure the DXi to send replicated data to or receive replicated data
from another DXi system.
Users Wizard Helps you configure the DXi to manage users for Application Specific shares, OST
storage servers, PTT Backups, Share Administrators, and Workgroup Users for
CIFS/SMB shares.
Email Alerts Wizard Helps you configure the DXi to automatically send notifications and reports to
selected recipients.
Support Wizard Helps you enable licensed features on the DXi, register your system with Quantum,
and perform other tasks that will aid Quantum customer support in assisting you.
Note: To learn more about using the Configuration Wizards, refer to the Quantum DXi4700 User’s
Guide. Or access the online help by clicking Help from any page in the wizard.
Operating the DXi4700
l To configure your backup application to begin performing backups to the DXi, refer to your backup
application documentation.
l To learn more about operating theDXi4700, refer to the QuantumDXi4700 User’s Guide). Or access the
online help from the remote management console by clicking Help > Help Contents.