Quantum DXi4520, DXi4601, DXi4510 Installation And Configuration Manual

READ THIS FIRST

THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

YOUR DXi4000 SYSTEM.

IMPORTANT: READ THIS ENTIRE

INSTALLATION DOCUMENT BEFORE

YOU START TO UNPACK OR INSTALL

YOUR DXi4000 SYSTEM.

DXi4000 Installation and

Configuration Guide

This guide provides basic installation and configuration instructions for the
DXi4000 system (see Figure 1

DXi4000 User’s Guide

Note: Make sure to take the online training for the DXi4000 in order to

make the best use of your product. The online training is available
at

www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/StorageCareLearning/

Index.aspx

(PN 6-67092).

). For more information, see the

Quantum

DXi4000

Contents

DXi4000 Configurations......................... 2

Choosing a Location .............................. 2

Installation Requirements.................. 2

Rack Space Requirements .................. 3

Environmental Conditions .................3

Preparing for the Installation ................ 3

Necessary Tools .................................. 3

Taking ESD Precautions...................... 4

Unpacking the DXi4000 ......................... 4

Installing the DXi4000 System............... 6

Locating the Mounting Position ........ 6

Installing the DXi4000 ....................... 7

Cabling the DXi4000 ........................ 10

Initial Configuration............................. 11

Accessing the DXi4000, Remote

Management Console...................... 12

Completing the Getting Started

Wizard .............................................. 14

Connecting the Ethernet Cables ...... 21

Creating a Typical Backup

Configuration................................... 22

Figure 1 DXi4000 System

Note: This

Installation and Configuration Guide

2.3 Software.

is for DXi4000 with DXi

www.quantum.com

DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide

DXi4000 Configurations

The DXi4000 is available in the following configurations (see Ta bl e 1):

Table 1 DXi4000
Configurations

Number of Hard

DXi4000 Configuration Raw Capacity Usable Capacity

Model 4510

(4 x 1GbE Ethernet ports)

Model 4520

(4 x 1GbE Ethernet ports)

Model 4601

(4 x 1GbE Ethernet ports)

* For DXi4601, raw storage capacity can be upgraded at any time after purchase in increments of 4 TB, up to a total of 12 TB.

Storage capacity upgrades are enabled simply by adding a license key and rebooting the system.To purchase a storage capacity
upgrade license, contact your Quantum sales representative. After you obtain the storage capacity license, refer to the section
“Adding a License Key” in the

DXi4000 User’s Guide

4 TB 2.2 TB 8 500 GB

8 TB 4.4 TB 8 1 TB

4 TB*
8 TB*
12 TB*

(6-67092) for instructions on completing the capacity upgrade.

3.87 TB

7.74 TB

11.61 TB

Drives

8 2 TB

Hard Drive
Capacity

Choosing a Location

Quantum recommends installing the DXi4000 system in a controlled or restricted area
to prevent access by untrained personnel. In addition, Quantum recommends that
system installation be performed only by qualified IT personnel.

When choosing an installation site for the DXi4000 system, consider the following
requirements:

• Installation Requirements on page 2

• Rack Space Requirements on page 3

• Environmental Conditions on page 3

Installation
Requirements

2 DXi4000 Configurations

Review the
installation requirements for the DXi4000. You can obtain DXi4000 product
documentation at: http://www.quantum.com/dxi4000docs

DXi4000 Site Planning Guide

(6-67093) to ensure that your site meets the

DXi4000

Rack Space
Requirements

Table 2 Rack Requirements

Environmental
Conditions

Tab l e 2 contains the rack requirements for the DXi4000 components.

DXi4000

Height 2U, 3.40 in (8 6 cm)

Width (side to side) 17.19 in (43.6 cm)

Depth (front to back) 24.09 in (61 cm)

Weight (stand alone) 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg)

Air Clearance Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper air flow

The installation site must have the following environmental conditions:

• Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

• Temperature: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F) 35 °C Max, Altitude = 900 m or 2952.75 ft
(28 °C Max, Altitude = 3048 m or 10,000 ft)

These environmental conditions apply when the DXi4000 system is in operation.

Note: For additional specifications, refer to the

67092).

Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide

Preparing for the Installation

Before you begin the installation procedure in this section, make the following
preparations as described in this section:

• Necessary Tools on page 3

• Taking ESD Precautions on page 4

Necessary Tools Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the DXi4000:

• #2 PHILLIPS screwdriver

• Notebook PC (for setting up initial system configuration)

(6-

Preparing for the Installation 3

DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide

Taking ESD Precautions Some components within the DXi4000 system contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid

damaging these parts while performing installation procedures, always observe the
following precautions:

• Keep the DXi4000 system turned off during all installation procedures.

• Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for
installation.

• Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface. Place them inside their
protective shipping bag or on an antistatic mat.

• Wear anti-static wrist bands when unpacking and handling the units, and avoid
touching connectors and other components.

Note: Dry climates and cold-weather heating environments have lower relative

humidity and are more likely to produce static electricity.

Unpacking the DXi4000

By following these instructions, you help ensure that the system will continue to be
safeguarded after it arrives at the installation site.

Unpack and remove the following components from the packing materials (see

Figure 1

• DXi4000 chassis

• Front bezel with key

• (4) power cords, (2) U.S. and (2) International

• (2) Ethernet cables

• Left and right slide assemblies

• Product Information Guide

• Document kit includes:

Caution: Do NOT discard the packing materials after the system is unpacked. The

):

• DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Instructions

• Quantum Products Regulatory Documentation CD

• User essentials document

• Registration card

• Terms and conditions

packaging materials must be used if the system is relocated.

4 Unpacking the DXi4000

Figure 1 Unpacking the

DXi4000

Slide rails

Tie bands

Chassis rails

Front bezel

DXi4000

DXi4000

WARNING: The DXi4000 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the

chassis.

Unpacking the DXi4000 5

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1 U (44 mm [1.75 inches])

12.7 mm (0.5 inch)

15.9 mm (0.625 inch)

15.9 mm (0.625 inch)

12.7 mm (0.5 inch)

1 U (44 mm [1.75 inches])

Installing the DXi4000 System

Installing the DXi4000 in a rack consists of the following steps:

1 Locating the Mounting Position on page 6

2 Installing the DXi4000 on page 7

3 Cabling the DXi4000 on page 10

Locating the Mounting
Position

Figure 2 Rail Hole Pattern

The DXi4000 systems is designed to fit in a standard 19 inch wide rack. It is important
for the chassis installation to locate the hole pattern in the rack rails. You must allow 2U
(3.5 in (8.9 cm)) of vertical space for the DXi4000 system. Rack cabinets that meet EIA­310 standards have an alternating pattern of three holes per rack unit with center-to­center hole spacing (beginning at the top hole of a 1-U space) of 15.9 mm, 15.9 mm,
and 12.7 mm (0.625 inch, 0.625 inch, and 0.5 inch) for the front and back vertical rails
(see Figure 2

). Rack cabinets may have round or square holes.

WARNING: If the rack is empty at the time of installation, do NOT install the DXi4000

chassis too high in the rack. The weight of the chassis may cause the rack
to become “top heavy” and unstable if installed in the top of an empty
rack.

To mark the rack, perform the following step:

1 Place a mark (or tape) on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to locate the

bottom of the system you are installing in the rack. The bottom of each 1-U space is
at the middle of the narrowest metal area between holes (marked with a horizontal
line on some rack cabinets).

6 Installing the DXi4000 System

Installing the DXi4000 Installing the DXi4000 consists of the following steps:

Front side of rack rails

Front of rack

Back of rack

Rail teeth

Rail pegs

Second tooth
engaged

Release
button

Release
button

1 Installing the DXi4000 Rack Mounting Rails on page 7

2 Installing the DXi4000 Chassis on page 9

Installing the DXi4000 Rack Mounting Rails

1 Install the rack mounting rails (see Figure 3 for square holes and Figure 4 for Round

holes):

a Position the left and right rail end pieces of the rail module labeled FRONT

facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the square holes on the front
side of the vertical rack flanges. Align each end piece to seat the pegs in the
bottom hole of the first U space and the top hole of the second U space.

b Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and

the second tooth on the latch locks in place.

Note: To remove the rack mounting rails, pull the Release latch located on the

front of the rail.

DXi4000

Figure 3 Installing the Rack
Mounting Rails (Square Holes)

Installing the DXi4000 System 7

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Front side of rack rails

Front of rack

Back of rack

Rail teeth

Rail pegs

Second tooth
engaged

Release
button

Release
button

Figure 4 Installing the Rack
Mounting Rails (Round Holes)

2 Place the DXi4000 on a level surface and align the four keyhole slots on the chassis

rails with the corresponding pins on the system. Slide the chassis rails towards the
back of the system until each one locks into place (see

WARNING: The DXi4000 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the

Figure 5).

chassis.

Note: To disengage the chassis rails, pull the latch and push the rails toward the front

of the chassis.

8 Installing the DXi4000 System

Figure 5 Installing the Chassis

Front

Back

Chassis rails

Latch

Rails

DXi4000

Installing the DXi4000 Chassis

WARNING: Ensure that the system is properly supported until the chassis rails are

locked into the slide rails on both sides.

1 To install the DXi4000 chassis (see Figure 6):

WARNING: The DXi4000 weighs 49.5 lbs (22.5 Kg). Two people are required to lift the

chassis.

a Pull the slide rails out of the rack until they lock into place.

b Align and insert the ends of the chassis rails into the ends of the slide rails. Push

the system inward until the chassis rails lock into place.

c Push or pull the blue tab located near the front of the system and slide the

system into the rack.

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Slide rails extended

DXi4000 chassis

Blue tab

Chassis rails

Figure 6 Installing the
DXi4000 Chassis

Cabling the DXi4000 To cable the DXi4000 (see Figure 7):

1 Connect a power cable to each power supply (two).

10 Installing the DXi4000 System

Note: It is recommended that you connect each power cord to a separate AC

circuit to ensure system availability in case of a power failure.

2 Do NOT connect any Ethernet cables at this time.

Figure 7 Cabling the DXi4000

ST

1

3

2

1

2

Gb 2

Gb 1

2345

Power cables

Service port (not
for customer use)

Not used

Back

iDRAC port (not
for customer use)

Initial Configuration

DXi4000

Before the DXi4000 is operational, you must configure the system through the remote
management console. You must also configure your backup software.

Configuring the DXi4000 consists of four major steps. See the following subsections for
detailed instructions for completing each step:

1 Accessing the DXi4000, Remote Management Console on page 12

2 Completing the Getting Started Wizard on page 14

3 Connecting the Ethernet Cables on page 21

4 Creating a Typical Backup Configuration on page 22

Note: You will need a computer and an Ethernet cable to complete the initial setup.

Note: If you attempt to install multiple DXi4000 systems at the same time, an IP

address conflict can occur because each system is configured with the same
default IP address (10.1.1.1). To avoid this problem, install one system and
configure it to use a different IP address before you connect another system to
the network.

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Power button

The NMI button is recessed to prevent it
from being pressed accidently. Press only
when instructed by technical support

Front

ST

1

3

2

1

2

Gb 2

Gb 1

2345

Service port (not
for customer use)

Not used

Back

Ethernet port 2

iDRAC port (not
for customer use)

Accessing the DXi4000,
Remote Management
Console

Figure 8 Power Buttons

To access the DXi4000 remote management console:

1 Turn on the DXi4000 system by pressing the power button located on the front of

each chassis (see

Figure 8).

Note: Wait for the system to boot before continuing with the procedure. This can

take up to 30 minutes.

2 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet port on the computer to Ethernet

port 2 on the back of the DXi4000. Ethernet port 2 is in the far left-hand Ethernet
port in the middle PCI slot (slot 2) as you face the back of the system (see

Figure 9 Ethernet Ports

12 Initial Configuration

Figure 9).

Figure 10 Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties Window

DXi4000

3 Configure the network settings on the computer:

Note: This procedure assumes you are running Windows XP on the computer. The

steps might be different if you are using another operating system.

a On the Windows Start menu, click Connect To > Show all connections.

b Right-click the network connection that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the

computer (for example, Local Area Connection), and click Properties.

c Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the list of connections, and then click

Properties.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window displays (see Figure 10).

d Select Use the following IP Address and then enter the following information:

e Click OK.

f Wait at least two minutes for the computer to set the IP addresses on the local

4 On the computer, open a supported Web browser, type 10.1.1.1 in the Address

box, and press <Enter>.

The Login window displays (see Figure 11).

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Caution: Before changing the IP address information, write down the

original settings. This will be used later to reset the network
configuration.

• IP address - 10.1.1.2

• Subnet mask - 255.255.0.0

computer.

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Note: For Web browsers, the DXi4000 supports Firefox 10 or higher, Chrome 21

or higher, or Internet Explorer 8 or higher (use compatibility mode for
Internet Explorer 10).

Note: If the Login window does not display, verify that you entered the correct IP

address (10.1.1.1) and that the network settings on the computer are
correct. Wait five minutes, then try again. If the Login window still does
not display, contact Quantum Customer Support. (Contact information is
located on the last page of this document.)

Continue with the next section to log on to the system and complete the Getting
Started wizard.

Figure 11 Login Window

Completing the Getting
Started Wizard

14 Initial Configuration

To complete the DXi4000 Getting Started wizard:

1 On the Login window, select Administrator, type password for the password, and

click Login.

The Welcome page displays (see Figure 12).

Note: If a message on the page indicates the DXi is in Limited Mode, wait ten

minutes, and then log on again.

Figure 12 Getting Started
Wizard: Welcome

DXi4000

2 Read the information about the wizard, and then click Next to continue.

The License Agreement page displays (see Figure 13).

Figure 13 Getting Started
Wizard: License Agreement

3 Select the I have read and accept this License Agreement check box, and then

click Next to continue.

Note: If you do not accept the license agreement, the DXi4000 will not function.

The Network page displays (see Figure 14).

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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE CONTINUING

Steps 4–8 below provide an example of configuring network settings on the
DXi4000. In this example, the DXi4000 is configured as follows:

•All Ethernet ports are configured as individual devices (Not Bonded).

• A single network interface with one IP address is configured for eth2.

• All traffic types (management, data, and replication) travel over the single
network interface.

• All other settings are at default values.

The actual network settings you will enter depend on the configuration of your
company’s network and may differ from those below. Work with your network
administrator to determine the correct settings for integrating the DXi4000 into
your company’s network.

If you set up the DXi4000 using the example below, you can always change the
network settings as needed at a later time. For more information, see the
“Network” section in the

Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide

(6-67092).

Caution: For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network

switch is required. (A network switch is not supplied with the
DXi4000.) The DXi4000 bonding settings must match the switch
settings. If the switch settings and the DXi4000 settings do not match,
your system may become inaccessible through the switch.

Note: The figure below is for illustrative purpose only. The Network page will

reflect the actual number of physical ports in the system.

16 Initial Configuration

Figure 14 Getting Started
Wizard: Network

DXi4000

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4 Under General, enter the following network information as provided by your

network administrator:

a Enter the Hostname used to identify the DXi4000 system.

The Hostname cannot be blank and must contain only letters
[ A–Z, a–z ], numbers [ 0–9 ], hyphens [ - ], underscores [ _ ], and dots [ . ].

b (Optional) Enter the Default Gateway IP address.

Specifying a default gateway is optional if all access is local to a particular
subnet. For example, if the DXi4000 and all of its clients are on the same subnet,
you do not need to specify a default gateway.

Caution: Specifying a default gateway is required to enable connectivity

with all subnets other than those that the DXi4000 is directly
connected to. For example, if the DXi4000 and its clients are on
different subnets, you must specify a default gateway.

c (Optional) In the DNS Suffix Search List box, enter the local domain to search

first when resolving domain names.

The domain suffix is a single domain name. The domain name may contain only
letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), dots (.), and hyphens (-).

d (Optional) In the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary DNS IP Address boxes, enter

the IP address of up to three DNS servers used to resolve domain names and
translate them into IP addresses.

Caution: You must specify a DNS IP address if you plan to use hostname

format when configuring an NTP time server, outgoing e-mail
server, replication sources and targets, and other information.

5 Under IP Address Configuration > Bonding Details, configure each Ethernet port

as a separate network device:

a If necessary, click the Show link to show the bonding details table.

b In the Not Bonded row, make sure each Ethernet port is selected (eth2, eth3,

and so on).

c If necessary, click Update to save the changes you made to the Bonding Details

table.

6 Do not make any changes under IP Address Configuration > Interface Details

unless directed by your network administrator. (For more information about the
VLAN tag and MTU size options, see the “Network” section in the

DXi4000 User’s Guide

7 Under IP Address Configuration > IP Address Table, enter network information

for the eth2 device:

, 6-67092).

Quantum

Note: Do not make any entries in the VLAN ID, External Host IP, NATed, or NAT

a Select the eth2 row in the table.

18 Initial Configuration

IP Address columns unless directed by your network administrator.

DXi4000

b If necessary, click Add IP to enable entry in the IP Address box.

c Enter the following network information as provided by your network

administrator (all fields are required):

Caution: Make sure you enter the correct IP address information and that

you write this information down. If you enter the incorrect IP
address information and reboot, you will not be able to access the
system.

• IP Address - The IP address of the DXi4000.

• Netmask - The network mask of the DXi4000.

• Gateway - The gateway of the DXi4000. (This is usually not the same as the

default gateway.)

d Select the Any check box to allow all traffic types (management, replication, and

data) on the interface.

e Click Update to save the changes you made to the IP Address table.

8 Do not make any changes under IP Address Configuration > Routing Details

unless directed by your network administrator.

Figure 15 Getting Started
Wizard: Date & Time

Note: If the DXi needs to communicate with another subnet that is not reachable

using the default gateway, a route must be added under the Routing
Details section. (For more information about interface routing, see the
“Network” section in the

Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide

, 6-67092).

9 Click Next to continue.

The Date & Time page displays (see Figure 15).

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10 If necessary, select Manual Date & Time Settings to manually set the system date

and time.

Specify the New System Date by clicking Calendar. Specify the New System Time
using the drop-down boxes.

Note: You can also choose to synchronize the system time with an NTP time

server. To select a timeserver pool, you must have specified at least one DNS
IP address in step 5d above. Otherwise, you must specify the IP address of
the timeserver pool. For more information, see the Quantum DXi4000

User’s Guide

11 In the Timezone drop-down box, select the time zone where the DXi4000 is located.

12 Next to Time Format, select the format to use when displaying times (24 hours or

12 hours).

13 Click Next to continue.

The Confirm page displays (see Figure 16).

Figure 16 Getting Started
Wizard: Confirm

(6-67092).

20 Initial Configuration

DXi4000

ST

1

3

2

1

2

Gb 2

Gb 1

2345

Ethernet ports

Service port (not
for customer use)

Not used

iDRAC port (not
for customer use)

14 Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct. If necessary, click

Previous to return to a previous step to make changes

15 After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish.

A message appears stating that completing the setup will restart the system.

16 Click Yes to restart the system.

17 Disconnect the computer from the DXi4000. Reset the computer network settings

back to its default values.

18 Wait for the system to fully restart. This can take up to 30 minutes.

Continue with the next section to create a typical backup configuration.

Connecting the
Ethernet Cables

Figure 17 Connecting the
Ethernet Cables

Connect the Ethernet cables to the DXi4000 as follows (see Figure 17).

Note: The Ethernet cables are used for remote management and NAS connectivity.

Review the

DXi4000 Site Planning Guide

(6-67093) to determine the number of

Ethernet cables to attach. When connecting and disconnecting Ethernet cables
or making configuration changes, it is normal for the Admin Alert indicator to
display on the remote management console.

1 Connect up to four Ethernet cables to the quad port NIC (ports 2, 3, 4, and 5).

2 Install a bezel on the front of the DXi4000. The bezel snaps into place on the front

of the DXi4000 to prevent the removal of the system from the rack (see

Note: The keys that lock and unlock the front bezel are located in the accessory

Initial Configuration 21

kit.

Figure 18).

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DXi4000 bezel

Figure 18 Installing the Front
Bezels

Creating a Typical
Backup Configuration

Before you can begin using the DXi4000 for backups, you must configure the system for
NAS or Symantec™ NetBackup OST. See the following sections for detailed instructions
for completing each type of configuration:

• Installed System Licenses on page 22

Refer to this section for information on installed system licenses.

• OST Configuration on page 23

See this section to configure the DXi4000 to use OST (OpenStorage) and Symantec
NetBackup to perform backups and Optimized Duplication.

• NAS Configuration on page 23

See this section to configure the DXi4000 to use NAS (network attached storage) for
backups.

Installed System Licenses

The following licenses are installed by default on the system:

• Deduplication License

• NAS connectivity License

• OST (Open Storage) License

• Replication License

22 Initial Configuration

DXi4000

OST Configuration

The following components are required for OST (Open Storage) operation with the
DXi4000:

• Symantec NetBackup 7.x (or later) or Symantec Backup Exec 2010 (or later).

Caution: NetBackup 7.x and Backup Exec 2010 are the minimum versions

required for OST functionality.

• Quantum OST storage server (included with the Quantum DXi4000 software)

• Quantum OST plug-in (downloaded separately through the remote management
console or from the Quantum Service and Support Web site)

To enable OST on the DXi4000:

1 Download and install the Quantum OST Plug-in according to the instructions in the

Quantum DXi-Series: NetBackup and Backup Exec OST Configuration Guide

(6-67079).

Note: You can obtain a copy of the

http://www.quantum.com/dxi4000docs

2 Follow the steps in the

NetBackup or Backup Exec to perform backups and OST Optimized Duplication.

3 To optimize your backup environment:

• Follow the procedures in the

Practice Guide

on

www.quantum.com.

• Follow the procedures in the

Practice Guide

www.quantum.com.

4 To learn more about operating the DXi4000, refer to the

Guide

(6-67092).

OST Configuration Guide

(20020428). To obtain a copy, visit the DXi-Series product pages

(6-67709). To obtain a copy, visit the DXi-Series product pages on

OST Configuration Guides

to configure the DXi4000 and

at:

NetBackup from Symantec with DXi-Series Best

Backup Exec from Symantec with DXi-Series Best

Quantum DXi4000 User’s

NAS Configuration

The DXi4000 presents its disk storage as NAS (network attached storage) shares. Before
you can use the DXi4000 for backups, you must create at least one NAS share on the
system. After you create a NAS share, you can configure your backup application to back
up data to the share.

Use the following procedure to set up a basic NAS share.

Note: Do not use this procedure if you are using OST to perform backups. Instead, see

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OST Configuration on page 23.

DXi4000 Installation and Configuration Guide

Note: This procedure assumes you are creating a NAS share in a Windows

environment. Refer to the
additional NAS configuration information.

1 Log on to the DXi4000 remote management console:

a On a computer on the same subnet as the DXi4000, enter the IP address of the

system in the Address box of a supported Web browser.

Use the IP address you specified when setting up the system.

The Login window displays (see Figure 11).

b Select Administrator, type password for the password, and click Login.

If this is the first time you have logged on since completing the Getting Started
wizard, then the Configuration Wizards page displays. Otherwise, the Home
page displays.

2 Access the NAS wizard:

Note: This procedure assumes you are joining the DXi4000 to a Windows

workgroup. If your site uses Active Directory instead of workgroups, refer
to the

Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide

a Windows domain using Active Directory.

Quantum DXi4000 User’s Guide

(6-67092) for information on joining

(6-67092) for

Figure 19 NAS Wizard: About

a If the Wizards menu is not visible, click Wizards on the main menu.

b On the Wizards menu, click NAS.

The About page displays (see Figure 19).

3 Read the information about the wizard, and then click Next to continue.

The Protocol page displays (see Figure 20).

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Figure 20 NAS Wizard:
Protocol

DXi4000

4 Select the Windows (CIFS) option, and then click Next to continue.

The Windows page displays (see Figure 21).

Figure 21 NAS Wizard:
Windows

5 Enter information about the Windows domain:

a Select the Workgroup option.

b In the Domain/Workgroup Name box, enter the name of the workgroup the

DXi4000 is joining.

6 Click Next to continue.

The Share Access page displays (see Figure 22).

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Figure 22 NAS Wizard: Share
Access

7 Enter information about the workgroup user that will be used to authenticate CIFS

shares:

• User Name - Enter the name of the workgroup user.

• Password - Enter the password for the workgroup user.

• Confirm Password - Enter the password again to confirm it.

• Description - (Optional) Enter a brief description of the workgroup user.

• Grant Administrator Privileges - Select the check box to add the workgroup

user to the Windows Administrators group.

This allows the workgroup user to override certain permissions settings and
prevents the workgroup user from being locked out of shares or directories.

8 Click Add.

9 Click Next to continue.

The Add Share page displays (see Figure 23).

26 Initial Configuration

Figure 23 NAS Wizard: Add
Share

DXi4000

10 Enter information about the new NAS share you are creating:

• Name - Enter the name of the NAS share. The share will appear as this name on

the Windows network.

• Description - (Optional) Enter a brief description of the share.

• Enable data deduplication - Make sure the check box is selected to enable data

deduplication. (Data deduplication is enabled by default.)

• Hide from network browsing - Do not select this check box. If selected, you

cannot see the share when browsing the network.

11 Click Add.

12 Click Next to continue.

The Confirm page displays (see Figure 24).

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Figure 24 NAS Wizard:
Confirm

13 Complete the NAS wizard:

a Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct. If necessary, click

Previous to return to a previous step to make changes.

b To make changes to a NAS share you added, first select the share and click

Delete to delete the share. Then click Previous to return to the previous step

and add a new share.

c After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. The NAS share is created and

becomes available on the Windows network.

14 To verify the NAS share:

a On a computer on the same network as the DXi4000, click Start and then Run.

b Type : \\<IP address of the DXi4000>\<name of the NAS share>

c Press Enter.

The NAS share will display the NAS share in Windows Explorer if successful.

15 The DXi4000 is now ready to use for backup operation. The installation is successful

when you are able to backup data to the system. Here are the next steps you can
take:

• Quantum recommends enabling Email Reports after you install your DXi. When
enabled, Email Reports periodically sends system configuration and status
information to Quantum, including any software upgrades you have installed
using the Software Upgrade Utility. Quantum Support can use this information
to provide a better support experience in the future.

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DXi4000

To configure Email Reports:

a Make sure a valid outgoing e-mail server is specified on the Configuration

> Notifications > Email > Server page.

b (Optional) Specify any additional recipients to receive the reports on the

Configuration > Notifications > Email > Email Reports > Recipients

page.

c 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.

• Use the other Configuration Wizards on the Wizards menu to configure
additional features of the DXi:

• OST Wizard - 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.

• 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 DXi4000 User’s Guide

• To configure your backup application to begin performing backups to the new
NAS share, refer to your backup application documentation.

• To learn more about operating the DXi4000, refer to the

User’s Guide

• To enable remote replication of the NAS share to another DXi™-Series system,
refer to Chapter 6, “DXi4000 Replication” in the

Guide

• (DXi4601 only) To upgrade the storage capacity of the DXi4601, contact your
Quantum sales representative. Raw storage capacity can be upgraded at any
time in increments of 4 TB, up to a total of 12 TB. Storage capacity upgrades are
enabled simply by adding a license key and rebooting the system.

Note: After you obtain the storage capacity license, refer to the section

(6-67092).

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“Adding a License Key” in the
instructions on completing the capacity upgrade.

(6-67092).

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