Quantum DXI4500 User Manual
DXi4500
DXi4500 Site Planning Guide
DXi4500
Contents
Product Overview................................... 1
Included With Your DXi4500.................. 2
Installation
Rack Compatibility............................. 2
DXi4500 Setup and Configuration
Network Segmentation
Replication Firewall Port
Requirements ..................................... 5
Installation and Integration Services
Service .................................................... 7
DXi4500 Warranty
Service Package Upgrades
StorageCare™ Guardian..................... 7
DXi4500 Configurations
DXi4500 Shipping Information
DXi4500 Specifications .......................... 8
Physical Characteristics
Performance Characteristics
Environmental Specifications .......... 11
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Product Overview
The DXi4500 disk backup and replication appliances use Quantum’s data
deduplication technology to expand the amount of backup data users can
retain on fast-recovery RAID systems by 10 to 50 times. The result is a costeffective way for IT departments to store backup data on disk for months
instead of days, providing high speed, reliable restores, increasing available
data recovery points, and reducing media management.
For disaster recovery in distributed environments, the DXi4500 system
makes automated WAN replication practical by dramatically reducing the
bandwidth required to move backup data securely between sites.
DXi4500 solutions are integrated systems that are easy to install and use
with all leading backup applications. They provide best-in-class
performance with flexible, easy-to-use NAS and OST presentations as well
as Ethernet connectivity. DXi4500 appliances are part of a comprehensive
set of backup solutions, serviced and supported by Quantum, the leading
global specialist in backup, recovery, and archive.
www.quantum.com
DXi4500 Site Planning Guide
Included With Your DXi4500
The DXi4500 is fully configured to your specifications and pre-tested in the factory.
Every DXi4500 configuration arrives with all necessary parts included. Each system
comes with an accessory kit containing rack-mount hardware and a Quick Reference
and Documentation CD which includes the
Licenses The following licenses are included with the DXi4500.
• Data Deduplication - Enables data deduplication capability. (License key is pre-
installed on all DXi4500 models.)
• NAS - Exposes NAS interface to host. (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4500
models.)
• Replication - Enables replication capability. (License key is pre-installed on all
DXi4500 models.)
• OST - Enables the Open Storage Technology (OST) connection. (License key is pre-
installed on all DXi4500 models.)
User’s Guide
.
• Vision Advanced Reporting - Enables the Vision Advanced Reporting capability.
Installation
Rack Compatibility Nearly all standard four-post EIA 19” server racks are compatible with the DXi4500 rack
mount kits.
DXi4500 Setup and Configuration
See Physical Characteristics
After hardware has been installed and initially configured, you are ready to use your
DXi4500. The remote management Web pages allow you to reconfigure your DXi4500
at any time.
Required Network Information
To utilize the remote management pages of the DXi4500, you must connect it to your
network.
on page 9 for system rack space requirements.
Note the following considerations:
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is not supported.You must provide a
static IP address at the time of installation.
• The default IP Address is: 10.1.1.1
2 Included With Your DXi4500
You and other administrative users can always return to the remote management pages
to modify all DXi4500 settings, including network settings. Refer to the
Guide
included on the Quick Reference and Documentation CD for additional
information on initially configuring your DXi4500.
DXi4500 User’s
Network Segmentation The DXi4500 allows you to configure the network settings to utilize network
segmentation. Network segmentation allows you to configure separate network
settings for each of the primary types of network traffic:
•Replication
• Management
•Data
If network segmentation is selected, each segment (Replication, Management, and
Data) requires its own network information such as an IP address, network mask, and
default gateway.
The number of IP addresses required for each DXi4500 depends on the type of
segmentation selected as well as the DXi4500 configuration.
Configuring network segmentation requires advanced networking knowledge. When
selecting network segmentation options other than BOND ALL (Not segmented),
contact your network administrator for assistance. If you choose to use network
segmentation or CIFS, refer to the
DXi4500 User’s Guide
for details.
DXi4500
Note: For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network switch is
required. (A network switch is not supplied with the DXi4500.) The DXi4500
bonding settings must match the switch settings. If the switch settings and the
DXi4500 settings do not match, your system may become inaccessible through
the switch.
DXi4500 - Model 4510 and 4520 (4 x 1GbE ports)
You can record the required IP addresses in Tab le 1 on page 5.
• BOND ALL (Not segmented) - All ports (ETH2, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5) are bonded
together and require a single set of network settings. (1 IP address required)
Note: Not segmented (Bond All) is the default configuration.
• BOND ALL (Replication/Management/Data) - Both ports (ETH2, ETH3, ETH4, and
ETH5) are bonded together for all traffic types. Each traffic type (Data,
Management, and Replication) requires a set of network settings. (3 IP addresses
required)
• ETH2 (Replication), ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5 (Management/Data) - All Replication
traffic takes place on port ETH2. Data and Management traffic take place on ports
ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. Each traffic type (Data, Management, and Replication)
requires a set of network settings. (3 IP addresses required)
Installation 3
DXi4500 Site Planning Guide
• ETH2 (Management), ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5 (Replication/Data) - All Management
traffic takes place on port ETH2. Data and Replication traffic take place on port
ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. Each traffic type (Data, Management, and Replication)
requires a set of network settings. (3 IP addresses required)
• ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5 (Data), ETH2 (Replication/Management) - All Data traffic
takes place on port ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. Management and Replication traffic take
place on port ETH2. Each traffic type (Data, Management, and Replication) requires
a set of network settings. (3 IP addresses required)
4 Installation
Table 1 Network Configuration
Information (4 x 1GbE
Configuration)
Segmentation Option Network Information
DXi4500
BOND ALL (Not
Segmented)
BOND ALL
(Replicatio
Management/Data)
ETH2 (Replication),
ET
H3, ETH4, ETH5
(Management/Data)
ETH2 (Management),
ET
H3, ETH4, ETH5
(Replication/Data)
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
(Da
ta),
ETH2 (Replication/
nagement)
Ma
n/
Bond All IP Address:
Bond All Netmask:
Replication Network
Information
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH 2
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH 2
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Management Network
Information Data Network Information
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH2
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH 2
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
ETH3, ETH4, ETH5
IP Address:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Replication Firewall Port Requirements
Installation and Integration Services
Installation 5
The following firewall ports must be opened for replication to operate optimally:
•Port 80
• Port 1062
Installation and integration of the DXi4500 system by Quantum is not required since the
DXi4500 is customer installable. Quantum recommends that system installation be
performed only by qualified network or system administrators who have a working
knowledge of ISV setup and configuration.
If you want to purchase professional installation services, please contact your Quantum
Sales representative to discuss installation services.
Phone support for the installation process is available via the Quantum support number
for your area. Quantum World Wide phone support is as follows:
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