User’s Guide
Quantum DXi4700
with DXi 3.4.0 Software
6-68551-02
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Contents
Preface 10
Chapter 1: System Description 15
Overview 16
Advanced Data Deduplication Increasing Disk Retention for Backup Data 16
Remote Replication of Backup Data Providing Automated Disaster Recovery Protection 16
Enterprise Features Provide Secure Repository 16
Features and Benefits 17
Determining the DXi4700 Model 18
Data Reduction 19
Data Deduplication 19
Compression 20
Space Reclamation 20
Remote Replication 20
DXi4700 System 21
Hard Drive Storage 22
DXi Usage Scenarios 22
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HDDs 23
Virtual Tape Storage 24
Network Attached Storage (NAS) 25
OpenStorage (OST) 26
Supported RAID Configurations 27
RAID 6 Configuration 28
DXi Advanced Reporting 29
Network Configuration 29
Best Practices 30
Licensing 30
Virtual Media—How Many and What Size? 33
Chapter 2: Basic Operations 35
DXi4700 Node 35
DXi4700 Node Front Panel Features and Indicators 36
DXi4700 Node Rear Panel Features 39
DXi4700 Node 1 GbE Ethernet 42
DXi4700 Node 10 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators 43
DXi4700 Node 10 GBase-T Ethernet Port Indicators 44
DXi4700 Node Power Supply Indicators 44
DXi4700 Expansion Module 45
DXi4700 Expansion Module Front Panel Features and Indicators 46
DXi4700 Expansion Module Rear Panel Features 47
DXi4700 Expansion Module EMM Features and Indicators 49
DXi4700 Expansion Module Power Supply Indicators 51
DXi4700 Hard Drive Carrier Indicators 52
Turning On and Shutting Down the DXi4700 53
Turning On the DXi4700 53
Turning Off the DXi4700 54
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Locating DXi4700 Serial Numbers 54
Chapter 3: Remote Management 56
DXi4700 Remote Management Overview 56
Accessing Remote Management 57
The Remote Management Console 61
Chapter 4: Configuration Wizards 67
Configuration Wizards 67
NAS Wizard 69
VTL Wizard 75
OST Wizard 83
Replication Wizard 88
Users Wizard 95
Email Alerts Wizard 101
Support Wizard 105
Chapter 5: Home Page 110
Home Page 110
System Overview 111
Disk Usage 112
Data Reduction Statistics 114
Replication 115
Current Activity 119
Chapter 6: Replication 122
Replication 122
Replication Send 129
Receive NAS 138
Receive VTL 148
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Actions 158
Reports 161
Chapter 7: Status 162
Status 162
Hardware 163
Disk Usage 168
VTL Status 171
Accent Status 175
OST Status 177
Activity Log 178
Chapter 8: Alerts 181
Alerts 181
Admin Alerts 182
Service Tickets 183
Chapter 9: Configuration 190
DXi4700 Configuration Overview 190
NAS Configuration 191
NAS Summary 192
Windows Domain 198
Share Access 200
Advanced Setting 205
VTL Configuration 206
Partitions 206
Media 215
Remote Host Access 223
OST Configuration 231
Replicating OST Data 232
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Storage Servers 234
LSU 241
Manage Remote Users 246
Target IP Mapping 249
DXi Accent 252
Replication Configuration 253
PTT Configuration 262
Physical Device Discovery 263
Scheduler 265
Notifications 272
Email 273
SNMP 280
System 290
Network 290
Date & Time 302
Security 304
Manage Users 319
Client Plug-Ins 322
App Environment 323
Redirect Logging 333
FC Initiators and Targets 334
Contacts 335
Company 336
Primary and Secondary 337
Chapter 10: Utilities 338
DXi4700 Utilities Overview 338
Diagnostics 339
Analyzer 344
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Space Reclamation 346
License Keys 349
Secure Shred 353
Software Upgrades 355
Shutdown 363
Chapter 11: System Specifications 365
DXi4700 Physical Characteristics 365
DXi4700 G1 Physical Characteristics 366
DXi4700 G2 Physical Characteristics 366
DXi4700 Storage Capacity 367
DXi4700 Cable Drops 367
DXi4700 Interfaces 369
DXi4700 G1 Power Requirements 370
DXi4700 G2 Power Requirements 372
DXi4700 Environmental Specifications 373
DXi4700 G1 Environmental Specifications 373
DXi4700 G2 Environmental Specifications 376
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting 378
DXi4700 Status and Problem Reporting 378
General Troubleshooting 379
Viewing Service Tickets 379
Checking Hardware Status 379
Downloading a System Diagnostics File 380
Common Problems and Solutions 380
Start-up Problems 380
Hardware Problems 380
Ethernet Network Problems 382
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Replication Problems 383
Temperature Problems 383
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This manual introduces the Quantum DXi4700 disk backup solution and discusses:
l System operations
l Configuration
l Web interface
l Basic troubleshooting
l Service menus and FRU replacement
Preface
Audience
This manual is written for Quantum DXi4700 operators, system administrators, and field service engineers
Note: It is useful for the audience to have a basic understanding of UNIX® and backup/recovery
systems.
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Notational Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Convention Example
User input is shown in bold monospace font.
Computer output and command line examples are shown in
monospace font.
User input variables are enclosed in angle brackets. http://<ip_address>/cgi-bin/stats
For UNIX and Linux commands, the command prompt is implied.
File and directory names, menu commands, button names, and
window names are shown in bold font.
Menu names separated by arrows indicate a sequence of menus to
be navigated.
The following formats indicate important information:
Note: Note emphasizes important information related to the main topic.
Caution: Caution indicates potential hazards to equipment or data.
./DARTinstall
./DARTinstall
./DARTinstall
is the same as
# ./DARTinstall
/data/upload
Utilities > Firmware
WARNING: Warning indicates potential hazards to personal safety.
l Right side of the system - Refers to the right side as you face the component being described.
l Left side of the system - Refers to the left side as you face the component being described.
l Data sizes are reported in base 10 (decimal) rather than base 2 (binary). For example:
10,995, 116,277,769 Bytes are reported as 11.0 TB (decimal/1000). In binary, this value is 10 TiB
(binary/1024).
Product Safety Statements
Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user assumes
all risk in this aspect.
This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Be aware that
improper use may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment.
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Contacts
For information about contacting Quantum, including Quantum office locations, go to:
http://www.quantum.com/aboutus/contactus/index.aspx
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Comments
To provide comments or feedback about this document, or about other Quantum technical publications,
send e-mail to:
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Getting More Information or Help
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and at lower cost.
Accelerate service issue resolution with these exclusive Quantum StorageCare services:
l Service and Support Website - Register products, license software, browse Quantum Learning
courses, check backup software and operating system support, and locate manuals, FAQs, firmware
downloads, product updates and more in one convenient location. Get started at:
http://www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport/get-help/index.aspx#contact-support
l eSupport - Submit online service requests, update contact information, add attachments, and receive
status updates via email. Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can also be used
to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Get
started at:
http://www.quantum.com/customercenter/
l StorageCare Guardian - Securely links Quantum hardware and the diagnostic data from the
surrounding storage ecosystem to Quantum's Global Services Team for faster, more precise root cause
diagnosis. StorageCare Guardian is simple to set up through the internet and provides secure, two-way
communications with Quantum’s Secure Service Center.Learn more at:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Services/GuardianInformation/Index.aspx
For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum Customer Support Center:
Region Support Contact
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Asia Pacific +800-7826-8887 (toll free)
+603-7953-3010
For worldwide support:
http://www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport/get-help/index.aspx#contact-support
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Worldwide End-User Product Warranty
For more information on the Quantum Worldwide End-User Standard Limited Product Warranty:
http://www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport/warrantyinformation/index.aspx
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Chapter 1: System Description
This chapter describes the DXi4700 system and its components and includes the following sections:
Overview 16
Features and Benefits 17
Determining the DXi4700 Model 18
Data Reduction 19
Space Reclamation 20
Remote Replication 20
DXi4700 System 21
Hard Drive Storage 22
Supported RAID Configurations 27
DXi Advanced Reporting 29
Network Configuration 29
Best Practices 30
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Overview
Overview
The DXi4700 is Quantum’s entry level and midrange disk backup solution that integrates data deduplication
and replication technology to connect backup and DR (disaster recovery) protection across distributed
corporate environments. The DXi4700 disk-based backup appliance uses Quantum’s patented data
deduplication technology to increase disk capacities by 10 to 50 times, and make WAN replication a
practical, cost-effective part of disaster recovery planning. With Capacity-on-Demand scalability from 5 TB
up to 135 TB, the DXi4700 is designed for departmental and medium business customers.
Advanced Data Deduplication Increasing Disk Retention for Backup Data
The DXi4700 leverages Quantum’s patented data deduplication technology to dramatically increase the role
that disk can play in the protection of critical data. With theDXi4700 solution, users can retain 10 to 50 times
more backup data on fast recovery disk than with conventional arrays.
Remote Replication of Backup Data Providing Automated
Disaster Recovery Protection
With the DXi4700, users can transmit backup data from a remote site to a central, secure location to reduce
or eliminate media handling. DXi™-Series replication is asynchronous, automated, and operates as a
background process.
Enterprise Features Provide Secure Repository
The DXi4700 features Capacity-on-Demand scalability from 5 TB up to 135 TB. The DXi4700 offers three
options for storage presentation:
l DXi4700 NAS Configuration - Presents storage as NAS shares (CIFS/SMB, NFS, Application
Specific) or OST storage servers.
l DXi4700 VTL Configuration - Presents storage as VTL (virtual tape library) partitions.
l DXi4700 Multi-Protocol Configuration - Ability to present storage as NAS shares (CIFS/SMB, NFS,
Application Specific), OST storage servers, and VTL (virtual tape library) partitions.
DXi Accent distributes deduplication between the DXi4700 and the backup server to accelerate backups
over bandwidth-constrained networks. Compatibility with Quantum's vmPRO software provides
consolidated support for backup of physical and virtual servers.
In addition, DXi4700 systems optionally support Data-at-Rest Encryption to secure all data stored on the
DXi4700. Data-at-Rest Encryption ensures that a hard drive that is physically removed from the DXi4700
cannot be read using another system or device.
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Features and Benefits
The DXi4700 system provides the following features and benefits:
l New, inline data flow provides leading deduplication with an optimal combination of total system
performance, manageability, and value.
l Choice of either VTL (virtual tape library), NAS (network attached storage), and OST (OpenStorage)
presentation layers.
l 10 source to one target LAN/WAN replication compatible with DXi2500-D, DXi4000 family, DXi6000
family, DXi7500, and DXi8500 models.
l Common monitoring and management interface for multiple DXi™ units and Quantum tape libraries
through Quantum Vision™.
l (NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only) OST Optimized Duplication support with Veritas
NetBackup 7.1.x or later or Backup Exec 2010 R3 or later.
l (Multi-Protocol configurations only) Path to tape (PTT) capability that writes data from virtual cartridges
directly to a tape library to create removable media for long term retention. It is supported by:
oVeritas™ NetBackup™ (under VTL and OST implementations)
oVeritas Backup Exec
oOracle® Secure Backup
oASG-Time Navigator™
oEMC® Networker® (versions prior to 8.1)
Note: When the path to tape feature is enabled and configured, backup data can be moved
directly from the DXi4700 system to a tape library. For a list of supported tape libraries and tape
drives, see
l (Multi-Protocol configurations only) OST direct path to tape support with Veritas NetBackup™ 7.1.x or
later.
l (VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Tape Drives Emulated:
oQuantum DLT-S4, SDLT600, SDLT320, or DLT7000
oCertance LTO-2 and LTO-3
oIBM LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
oHP LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
l (VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only) Libraries Emulated:
oQuantum DXi7500
oADIC Scalar 100, ADIC Scalar i2000, or ADIC Scalar i500
oADIC Pathlight VX
oQuantum Scalar i40/i80 or Quantum Scalar i6000
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Determining the DXi4700 Model
oQuantum DXi6700, Quantum DXi6800, Quantum DXi4700, or Quantum DXi8500
oQuantum DX3000 or Quantum DX5000
oQuantum PX500 or Quantum PX720
oATL M2500, ATL P1000, or ATL P7000
l Oracle RMAN™ support for Oracle 11.
l LDAP/AD support.
l Dynamic Application Environment (DAE) support.
l Veeam integration support.
l Supported by every major backup software vendor.
l Rack space requirements: 2U for Node and 2U for each Expansion module (JBOD), up to a system
maximum of 8U.
l Installs in a standard four-post EIA 19” server rack.
Note: Quantum recommends installing the DXi4700 system in a controlled or restricted area and
using strong, private passwords to prevent access by untrained personnel. In addition, Quantum
recommends that system installation be performed only by qualified IT personnel with strong
networking experience.
Determining the DXi4700 Model
You will need to determine if the DXi system is a DXi4700 G1 or DXi4700 G2. Model information is located
on the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node (see Figure 1 below).
l The DXi4700 G2 information tag includes “G2” in the part number (see Figure 2 on the next page).
l The DXi4700 G1 information tag does not include “G1” in the part number (see Figure 3 on the next
page).
Figure 1: DXi4700 Information Tag
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1. Information Tag
Figure 2: DXi4700 G2 Information Tag
Figure 3: DXi4700 G1 Information Tag
Data Reduction
Data reduction is the process of reducing the amount of storage capacity required to store your data. The
DXi4700 systems provide two techniques to optimize the storage space required on your system:
l Data Deduplication below
l Compression on the next page
Data Deduplication
The DXi-Series disk backup and replication systems use Quantum’s patented data deduplication technology
to dramatically increase the role that disk can play in data protection. With DXi-Series solutions, users can
retain 10 to 50 times more backup data on fast recovery disk than with conventional arrays. This advantage
allows IT departments to cost-effectively retain months of backup data on disk for faster, more reliable
restores and more data recovery points. Quantum’s innovative implementation of this core technology
means that users do not have to compromise on performance to take advantage of extended retention
capability. Inline data flow provides streamlined deduplication that offers a maximum combination of total
system performance, manageability, and value.
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Space Reclamation
Quantum's deduplication technology uses a sub-file, variable-length approach to identify redundant blocks
in a data stream—blocks that have appeared before in the same dataset or in datasets processed at an
earlier time. When a block appears that has already been stored, the DXi system inserts a reference pointer
to the earlier instance of the data segment instead of storing another copy. The result is a dramatic reduction
in the storage capacity needed to store the data set, and a similar reduction in the bandwidth needed to
replicate deduplicated data sets over a network.
Compression
The DXi4700 systems use compression technology after duplicate blocks have been identified and replaced
as part of the deduplication process. With compression, unique data that has been through the data
deduplication process can be compressed at a typical ratio of approximately 2:1. This enables you to
maximize the storage capacity of your system.
Space Reclamation
The space reclamation process performs multiple functions on the DXi4700.
When data is deduplicated it is stored in a block pool—a pool of all unique data blocks that were captured
during the data deduplication cycle. When subsequent backup jobs occur, the data deduplication engine
searches for new data entering the DXi and uses a variable length compression algorithm to compare new
data to existing data in the block pool. Unique blocks are added to the block pool and known blocks are
indexed.
The space reclamation function searches the blockpool for data blocks that are not referenced by any
pointers (that is, the files associated with the block have been expired and removed). Once such a data block
is identified, the block is removed to make the space reusable.
For correct system operation, space reclamation must be run at regular intervals (at least once a week).
Quantum recommends creating a schedule to automatically run space reclamation (see ).
It may be beneficial to schedule space reclamation for a time when other operations are not normally being
carried out. Therefore it is important to know when to schedule the space reclamation process. As best
practice it is recommended that this process commences at least two hours after your backup job has
completed on a daily basis. It is far more efficient to process a day’s worth of new data than a week’s worth.
Remote Replication
Today most backup occurs on isolated devices, making it difficult to deploy disk backup when disaster
recovery protection is required. DXi-Series solutions use data deduplication and replication to decrease by
up to 50 times the bandwidth required to move backup data over networks and between sites. This dramatic
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gain makes it practical and cost-effective for users to replicate backup data over WANs for secure, networkbased disaster recovery protection, and it lets users combine rapid, local restores with sound disaster
recovery protection.
With DXi-Series replication, users can transmit data from a single site or multiple sites to a central location
using any DXi model. DXi-Series replication is an asynchronous, automated background process that
includes encryption of data in transit. This model for protecting the distributed enterprise allows users to
combine disk, replication, and tape for an optimal combination of performance, simplicity, and security.
For more information on implementing a replication plan, see Remote Replication.
Note: A DXi4700 can only replicate data to a DXi that supports the same protocol as the DXi4700
(NAS or VTL). That is, a DXi4700 NAS system can only replicate data to a DXi that supports NAS.
Similarly, a DXi4700 VTL system can only replicate data to a DXi that supports VTL.
DXi4700 System
The DXi4700 includes the following features:
Feature Description
Node 1 Node (NAS, VTL, or Multi-Protocol configuration)
Expansion modules
(JBODs)
RAID Controller l H710 RAID controller (DXi4700 G1 configuration)
Network Connectivity l 3 x 1 G bE Ethernet ports
Fibre Channel l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports for PTT (Multi-Protocol configurations only)
0 to 3 Expansion modules (JBODs)
l H730 RAID controller (DXi4700 G2 configuration)
l H810 RAID controller (DXi4700 G1 configurations with Expansion modules
only)
l H830 RAID controller (DXi4700 G2 configurations with Expansion modules
only)
l (Optional) Additional network adapter providing 2 x 10GbE (SFP+) Ethernet
ports or 2 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet ports.
l 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports for VTL. (VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations
only)
Usable Capacity 5–135 TB usable for data storage
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Note: Usable storage capacity can be upgraded at any time after purchase by adding a storage
capacity upgrade license to enable installed hardware capacity, or by adding additional hardware
capacity to the system. For information about upgrade options, see the DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade
Guide (6-68107), or contact your Quantum sales representative.
Figure 4: DXi4700 System
1. DXi4700 Node 2. Array Module (RBOD)/Expansion Module (EBOD)
Hard Drive Storage
The DXi4700 system is based upon high speed disk drives instead of tape drives (see HDDs on the next
page). The usable capacity is 5–135 TB.
l DXi4700 VTL configurations present the drive storage area as VTL partitions (see Virtual Tape Storage
on page 24).
l DXi4700 NAS configurations present the drives storage area as NAS shares and/or OST LSUs (Logical
Storage Units) (see Network Attached Storage (NAS) on page 25 or OpenStorage (OST) on page 26).
l DXi4700 Multi-Protocol configurations present the drive storage area as VTL partitions (see Virtual Tape
Storage on page 24), NAS shares, or OST LSUs (Logical Storage Units) (see Network Attached
Storage (NAS) on page 25 or OpenStorage (OST) on page 26).
By making use of high speed drives, the DXi4700 greatly reduces the time required for backup/restore
functions and improves confidence in completing the backup in the time allowed.
DXi Usage Scenarios
DXi storage presentations are optimized for backup usage rather than file sharing. Backup application
usage is typically characterized by:
l Aggregated name spaces and file contents.
l Limited direct, active file access.
l Limited browsing, scanning, or stating.
l Limited metadata manipulation (including rename).
Usage diverging from these characteristics must be qualified to ensure acceptable behavior with respect to
functionality, performance, replication, and recovery.
Note: Using Backup Exec with GRT (Granular Recovery Technology) over CIFS is not recommended
usage. GRT requires frequently overwriting portions of and appending data to existing files, which is
inconsistent with the DXi usage scenarios. Instead, Quantum recommends using OST.
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HDDs
Depending on the configuration, the DXi4700 Node supports 6 or 12 high capacity (4 TB) hard disk drives
(HDDs) (see Figure 5 below). The Node hard drives are used for the operating system, system software,
and indexes needed for data deduplication, replication, space reclamation.
The DXi4700 Expansion modules (JBODs) each support 12 high capacity (4 TB) hard disk drives (see
Figure 6 below). The Expansion module hard drives are used for data storage.
All hard disk drives are mounted and pre-assembled in drive carriers (see Figure 8 on the next page and
Figure 7 below). All drives are hot swappable.
Figure 5: DXi4700 Node Drive Slot Numbering
Figure 6: DXi4700 G1 Expansion Module Drive Slot Numbering
Figure 7: DXi4700 G2 Expansion Module Drive Slot Numbering
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Item Description
0 HDD Slot 0
1 HDD Slot 1
2 HDD Slot 2
3 HDD Slot 3
4 HDD Slot 4
5 HDD Slot 5
6 HDD Slot 6
7 HDD Slot 7
8 HDD Slot 8
9 HDD Slot 9
10 HDD Slot 10
11 HDD Slot 11
Figure 8: DXi4700 Drive Carrier
Virtual Tape Storage
A virtual tape storage or virtual tape library (VTL) presentation allows the storage space on these hard
drives to appear to the backup application as tape cartridges (DLT or LTO). Data is stored on the hard drives
through an interface that appears as a tape library, with virtual cartridges, virtual drives, and a virtual
changer mechanism. A DXi4700 with a VTL or Multi-Protocol configuration can be configured to present
multiple VTL interfaces of different sizes and types at once.This allows backup applications to recognize and
integrate a DXi series system into a data center environment just like one or more physical tape libraries.
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Figure 9: VTL Example
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The DXi4700 system has the ability to serve as a NAS backup system (see Figure 10 on the next page)
where the following protocols are supported:
l CIFS/SMB Protocol below
l NFS Protocol on the next page
l Application Specific Protocol on the next page
CIFS/SMB Protocol
The CIFS (Common Internet File System) / SMB (Server Message Block) protocol defines a standard for
remote file access from many computers at a time in Windows environments.
Active Directory Support
The DXi4700 supports ADS (Active Directory Services) as well as ACLs (Access Control Lists). This
provides the following benefits:
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l Compatibility with CIFS/SMB domains - NAS shares are able to join CIFS/SMB domains and use
domain authentication.
l Precise control of file system permissions - Administrators can specify which users and groups can
perform what actions.
l Robust administrative support - Administrators have the same implicit permissions as they do in
Windows operating systems.
Additional Information
l Windows 2003, Windows 2003 R2, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 2012 R2 are
supported for Active Directory domain membership.
l When you create a CIFS/SMB share, the initial permissions are the same as the default permissions
for a Windows 2003 share with the addition of an ACE (Access Control Entry) that permits full access
to the share for all authenticated users. Administrators can choose to remove this full access ACE, set
up custom permissions, or leave the ACL (Access Control List) as is if the server is set up in a fully
trusted environment.
NFS Protocol
The NFS (Network File System) protocol allows network users to access shared files stored on computers
of different types. NFS provides access to shared files through an interface called the Virtual File System
(VFS) that runs on top of TCP/IP. With NFS, computers connected to a network operate as clients while
accessing remote files, and as servers while providing remote users access to local shared files. This
protocol is used with UNIX and Linux networks. It can also be used with Windows networks.
Figure 10: NAS Backup using CIFS/SMB and NFS
Application Specific Protocol
The Application Specific Protocol allows users to create Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) shares on a
DXi4700 system. RMAN provides the foundation for efficiently backing up and recovering an Oracle 11
database.
OpenStorage (OST)
With the OST presentation, the DXi system presents storage servers to a Veritas NetBackup or Backup
Exec media server through a specific Veritas protocol. A storage server consists of logical storage units
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(LSUs), which are similar to directories in a NAS file system or tape cartridges in a VTL partition.
The OST presentation requires the Veritas NetBackup (7.1.x or later) or Backup Exec 2010 R3 or later host
application and the OST Plug-in client installation on the media server.
Note: Windows 2012 64-bit requires Veritas NetBackup (7.6 or later) or Backup Exec 2014 or later.
Plug-in clients are host-OS dependent and are supplied by Quantum. To use the DXi in OST mode, you
must configure an OST storage server and LSUs on the DXi. You must also map the LSUs on the
NetBackup server so that NetBackup can perform backups and restore from them. Additionally, policies for
optimized duplication (OST replication) and OST direct to tape may need to be set on the NetBackup server.
Figure 11: OpenStorage (OST) Example
Supported RAID Configurations
RAID is short for Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks, which is a category of storage
that employs two or more drives in combination for fault tolerance and performance. There are a number of
RAID levels in use today such as 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10. The DXi4700 uses RAID 6.
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RAID 6 Configuration
RAID 6 uses block-level striping with two parity blocks distributed across all member disks. Dual parity
provided by a RAID 6 configuration ensures that your data retains full integrity even in the event of two hard
drive failures. Since single parity RAID levels are vulnerable to data loss until the failed drive is rebuilt: the
larger the hard drive, the longer the rebuild will take and the longer the system is vulnerable to possible data
loss.
The DXi4700 Node and Expansion modules (JBODs) use RAID 6 volumes for data storage (see Figure 12
below , Figure 13 below, and Figure 14 on the next page):
l DATA - HDD slots 1–11 (data storage)
l Hot Spare - HDD slot 0
Note: The hot spare drive is initially located in slot 0. If a hard drive is replaced, the replacement drive
becomes the new hot spare.
Figure 12: DXi4700 Node RAID Sets
1 - HDD Slot 0 4 - HDD Slot 3 7 - HDD Slot 6 10 - HDD Slot 9
2 - HDD Slot 1 5 - HDD Slot 4 8 - HDD Slot 7 11 - HDD Slot 10
3 - HDD Slot 2 6 - HDD Slot 5 9 - HDD Slot 8 12 - HDD Slot 11
Figure 13: DXi4700 G1 Expansion Module RAID Sets
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2
3 4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
0
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8 9 10
11
DXi Advanced Reporting
1 - HDD Slot 0 4 - HDD Slot 3 7 - HDD Slot 6 10 - HDD Slot 9
2 - HDD Slot 1 5 - HDD Slot 4 8 - HDD Slot 7 11 - HDD Slot 10
3 - HDD Slot 2 6 - HDD Slot 5 9 - HDD Slot 8 12 - HDD Slot 11
Figure 14: DXi4700 G2 Expansion Module RAID Sets
1 - HDD Slot 0 4 - HDD Slot 3 7 - HDD Slot 6 10 - HDD Slot 9
2 - HDD Slot 1 5 - HDD Slot 4 8 - HDD Slot 7 11 - HDD Slot 10
3 - HDD Slot 2 6 - HDD Slot 5 9 - HDD Slot 8 12 - HDD Slot 11
DXi Advanced Reporting
Quantum DXi Advanced Reporting works with all DXi-Series disk backup systems. DXi Advanced
Reporting combines comprehensive performance data logging with powerful visual reporting and analysis
tools to help you identify potential problems and optimize system operation. For more information, refer to
the DXi Advanced Reporting User’s Guide (6-67353).
Network Configuration
During network configuration, each individual interface on the DXi4700 can be configured as a subnet with
its own network settings. Each physical Ethernet port can be configured as an interface. In addition, you can
also create bonded interfaces (logical ports) consisting of two or more physical ports.
Keep in mind that any traffic can pass through any of the configured Ethernet ports. This means that the
routing of different traffic types, as well as firewall capability, must be controlled using the network
infrastructure (routers and switches) connected to the DXi4700.
For more information about configuration network settings, see Network on page 290.
Note: Each configured network interface requires its own set of network settings (IP address, network
mask, and gateway).
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Caution: For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network switch is required. (A
network switch is not supplied with the DXi4700.) The DXi4700 bonding settings must match the switch
settings. If the switch settings and the DXi4700 settings do not match, your system may become
inaccessible through the switch.
Best Practices
There are several items that should be considered when installing and configuring your DXi4700 system. By
reviewing this information, you can help shorten the installation and configuration time for your system.
l Licensing below
l Virtual Media—How Many and What Size? on page 33
Licensing
The features of the DXi4700 are enabled through licensing options, which are available through the remote
management console (see License Keys on page 349).
Licenses are either factory-installed on the DXi4700, or they are available through a license certificate,
which is included with the system.
Factory-Installed Licenses
The following DXi4700 licenses are factory-installed:
l NAS below (NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
l VTL below (VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
l Backup Application Specific (Path to Tape) on the next page (Multi-Protocol configurations only)
l Data Deduplication on page 32
l Replication on page 33
l Storage Capacity on page 33
l OST on page 33 (NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
l Data-in-Flight Encryption on page 33
NAS
The Network Attached Storage (NAS) license allows NAS shares to be exposed to backup hosts and
applications. (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol systems.)
VTL
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The Virtual Tape Library (VTL) license allows virtual devices such as the media changer and tape drive to be
exposed to the attached Fibre Channel hosts. (License key for 32 VTDs is pre-installed on all DXi4700 VTL
and Multi-Protocol systems.)
Backup Application Specific (Path to Tape)
The Backup Application Specific license allows you to export virtual media directly to a maximum of 3
concurrent path-to-tape physical tape drives using Backup Application Specific NDMP or OST Direct to
Tape. (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4700 Multi-Protocol systems.)
The Backup Application Specific option works with the following backup applications:
l Veritas NetBackup 7.1.x and higher — direct-to-tape feature
l Veritas Backup Exec 2010 R3 and higher
l EMC Networker
Note: EMC NetWorker 8.1 and later do not support Backup Application Specific Path to Tape.
l Oracle Secure Backup 10.3
l ASG-Time Navigator
Note: For more information, see the DXi-Series Backup Application Specific Path to Tape
Configuration Guide (6-67211).
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When the Path to Tape feature is enabled and configured, backup data can be moved directly from the
DXi4700 system to a tape library. For a list of supported tape libraries and tape drives for Backup Application
Specific, see Table 1 below and Table 2 below.
Table 1: Supported Tape Libraries in Backup Application Specific
Vendor Tape Library
Quantum Scalar i40 and i80
Scalar i500
Scalar i2000 and i6000
Scalar 24
Scalar 50 (PX502)
PX500
PX720
Dell PV132T
PVT136T
ML6000
HP ESL E Series
EML Series
IBM TS3500
Oracle/STK L180 (FC only)
L700 (FC only)
SL500 (FC only)
SL3000 (FC only)
Table 2: Supported Tape Drives in Backup Application Specific
Vendor Tape Drive
Quantum SDLT320, SDLT600, DLT-S4, LTO-2, and LTO-3
HP LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
IBM LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7.
Data Deduplication
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The Data Deduplication license allows the DXi4700 to reduce the size of data stored on the system through
the deduplication process (see Data Reduction). (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4700 systems.)
Replication
The Replication license allows the DXi4700 to replicate data to up to two target systems and received
replicated data from up to ten source systems. (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4700 systems.)
Storage Capacity
The Storage Capacity license is factory-installed for the installed capacity. Additional capacity requires a
certificate license that comes with each Expansion module. This license allows the storage capacity of the
DXi4700 to be increased. (License key is pre-installed on all DXi4700 systems.)
OST
The OST license, when enabled, allows a Open Storage Technology (OST) connection. For Veritas users
with specific versions of the software, another replication option is available for DXi4700 models through the
Veritas OpenStorage (OST) API. (License Certificate is included with all DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol
systems.)
Note: For more information, see the DXi-Series NetBackup and Backup Exec OST Configuration
Guide (6-67079).
Data-in-Flight Encryption
The Data-in-Flight Encryption license enables use of AES encryption (128-bit, 256-bit, or TLS with AES
256) when replicating data to another system. (Not available in all regions.)
Virtual Media—How Many and What Size?
There is no correct answer to this question as it really depends on your backup regime and the backup
application in use. A DXi system does not preallocate disk space when a virtual tape cartridge is created,
there can be an inclination to create a lot of large virtual tape cartridges, greater than the amount that is
actually required. While this has no initial bearing on the DXi’s capacity utilization, it can cause issues down
the track.
Regarding the quantity of virtual media you need to create, as long as there is sufficient media to hold the
amount of backup data for the required retention period, the quantity does not really matter. However, it is
extremely important, as mentioned earlier, that the aging and expiry rules of the media pool are defined
early. If these rules are not defined, the virtual tape cartridges will never enter the scratch pool resulting in
you running out of virtual media, and in turn space on the DXi system. As a rule of thumb, more is better than
less; as long as expiry rules are defined.
Although there is no perfect size when it comes to creating virtual tape cartridges, there are a few factors to
consider. If a virtual tape cartridge is created at 200 GB, then it will be presented as storing 200 GB of native
data.
Creating smaller sized media is preferred, for example 50 GB or 100 GB, as it allows a virtual tape cartridge
to be completely filled even when backing up smaller data sets. Smaller sized media also aids the transfer of
data from virtual to physical tape platforms. Once again, virtual tape cartridge size will depend on the backup
application in use.
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It is important to note that the design of the DXi will not allow a virtual tape cartridge to be written to it if its
size is larger than the amount of free space available on the DXi. For example, if you have a virtual tape
cartridge size of 400 GB but only 300 GB of free space is available on the DXi, the backup will fail when
attempting to write data to the virtual tape cartridge. As a result, smaller virtual tape cartridge sizes are
better.
Remember, the DXi system is always cautious of being filled up so that the integrity of stored data is not
compromised.
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This chapter describes the hardware features and basic operation of DXi4700 systems and includes the
following sections:
DXi4700 Node 35
DXi4700 Expansion Module 45
DXi4700 Hard Drive Carrier Indicators 52
Turning On and Shutting Down the DXi4700 53
Locating DXi4700 Serial Numbers 54
DXi4700 Node
All DXi4700 systems include one Node. DXi4700 Node is a computer server that provides control for the
DXi software (host OS and software applications). The Node also stores support data for the DXi4700
system, such as metadata and indexes, and provides data storage. Depending on the configuration, the
Node contains 6 or 12 hard drive carriers. In addition, all network connections are made on the Node.
Note: Usable storage capacity can be upgraded at any time after purchase by adding a storage
capacity upgrade license to enable installed hardware capacity, or by adding additional hardware
capacity to the system. For information about upgrade options, see the DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade
Guide (6-68107), or contact your Quantum sales representative.
The DXi4700 Node has a series of LED indicators and buttons located on the front and back of each
component:
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l DXi4700 Node Front Panel Features and Indicators below
l DXi4700 Node Rear Panel Features on page 39
l DXi4700 Node 1 GbE Ethernet on page 42
l DXi4700 Node 10 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators on page 43
l DXi4700 Node 10 GBase-T Ethernet Port Indicators on page 44
l DXi4700 Node Power Supply Indicators on page 44
DXi4700 Node Front Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 15 below shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on
the front panel of the DXi4700 G1 Node. Figure 16 on the next page shows the controls, indicators, and
connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the front panel of the DXi4700 G2 Node.Table 1 on the
next page describes each item and Table 2 on page 38 describes each diagnostic indicator.
New DXi Bezel
A new DXi bezel is available. Please contact your account sales manager to purchase additional new
bezels.
Figure 15: DXi4700 G1 Node - Front View
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Figure 16: DXi4700 G2 Node - Front View
Table 1: DXi4700 Node - Front Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors
Item Indicator, Button, or
Icon Description
Connector
1 Diagnostic Indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error statuses. For a
description of possible statuses, see Table 2 on the next page.
Note: The diagnostic indicators display error statuses during
system startup.
2 Power-on indicator, power
button.
The power-on indicator lights when the system power is on. The
power button controls the power supply output to the system.
WARNING: Turning off the power removes the main power
but keeps standby power supplied to the Node. Because of
this, you must unplug the Node before servicing.
Caution: Turning off the power without properly shutting
down the system may result in loss of data (see Turning On
and Shutting Down the DXi4700 on page 53).
Note: To shut down the Node in the event of an emergency,
press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. Warning:
This may result in data loss and may cause a delay on next
startup due to a blockpool verify operation.
3 NMI button Not used.
4 Hard drives Six or twelve 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives (4 TB each).
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Icon Description
Connector
5 VGA connector
Caution: Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a
USB keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported
and may cause incorrect system operation.
6 USB 2.0 connector
Caution: Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a
USB keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported
and may cause incorrect system operation.
7 Information tag A slide-out label panel which displays the system serial number.
8 System identification
button
Press to toggle the system ID on and off. The identification
buttons on the front and rear panels can be used to locate a
particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is
pressed, the system status indicator on the rear flashes until one
of the buttons is pressed again. 뼀 뾿
Table 2: DXi4700 Node - Diagnostic Indicators
Indicator Icon Condition Recommended Action
Health Solid blue - The system is on and in
good health.
Blinking amber - The system is on
and an error exists.
Hard drive Blinking amber - A hard drive error
has occurred
Electrical Blinking amber - An electrical error
has occurred.
Temperature Blinking amber - A thermal error
has occurred.
Memory Blinking amber - A memory error
has occurred.
PCIe Blinking amber - A PCIe card error
has occurred.
See General Troubleshooting on
page 379.
See Hardware Problems on
page 380.
See Hardware Problems on
page 380.
See Temperature Problems on
page 383.
See General Troubleshooting on
page 379.
See General Troubleshooting on
page 379.
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DXi4700 Node Rear Panel Features
Figure 17 on the next page and shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the DXi4700 G1 Node.
Figure 17 on the next page and shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the DXi4700 G2 Node.
Table 1 on page 41 describes each item.
Note: Refer to the port numbering label on the rear of the system to help you determine the correct port
connections.
Caution: Do not disconnect any SAS cables from the Node during normal system operation.
Unplugging a SAS cable while the system is powered on may result in data loss.
10 GbE Cable Types
Depending on the configuration, Quantum DXi4700 systems support one of the following 10 GbE cable
types:
l 10 GbE optical cable lengths of up to 300 meters with OM3 cables and up to 100 meters
with OM2 cables - Quantum recommends using the two 10 meter LC to LC type optical cables that
are shipped with the DXi4700 system. Consult your 10 GbE optical switch/SFP documentation for
additional information on optical cable requirements.
l 10 GbE Twinax cable - Quantum recommends using the approved 5 meter Twinax cable type that is
shipped with the DXi4700 system. This cable is compatible with Cisco 5000 Series Data Center Class
switches.
The 10 GbE Copper (Twinax) cable options that Quantum provides do not support all switches.
Please note the supported switches during the purchase-configuration process, and if the Twinax
cables supplied by Quantum are not compatible with your switch, then you will need to provide your
own compatible Twinax cables from your switch vendor. Be sure to have these available before the
system installation takes place.
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Figure 17: DXi4700 G1 Node - Rear View
Figure 18: DXi4700 G2 Node - Rear View
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Table 1: DXi4700 Node - Rear Panel Connectors
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1
System identification button Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
2 System identification
connector
3
4
5
iDRAC port For Quantum service use only.
Serial connector For Quantum service use only.
VGA connector Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a USB
Icon Description
The identification buttons on the front and rear panels
can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
When one of these buttons is pressed, the system
status indicator on the rear flashes until one of the
buttons is pressed again.
Not used.
keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported
and may cause incorrect system operation.
6
7
8
9
10
11
USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use of connected peripheral devices, such as a USB
keyboard and mouse or a VGA display, is not supported
and may cause incorrect system operation.
Service port For Quantum use only.
3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports For data ingest/read.
Power supply (PSU1) 750 watt hot-swappable power supply.
Power supply (PSU2) 750 watt hot-swappable power supply.
vFlash media card slot Not used.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
12
13
14
15
(Configurations with
Expansion modules only)
DXi4700 G1 - 2 x 6 Gb SAS
ports
DXi4700 G2 - 2 x 12 Gb
SAS ports
DXi4700 G1 and G2 (Optional) 2 x 10 GBase-T
Ethernet ports.
DXi4700 G2 only -(Optional)
2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports
DXi4700 G1 only -(Optional)
2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports
(Multi-Protocol
configurations only) 2 x 8
Gb Fibre Channel ports
Icon Description
For connection to Expansion modules (JBODs).
For data ingest/read. Cannot be used with 2 x 10 GbE
Ethernet ports .
For data ingest/read. Cannot be used with 2 x 10 GBaseT Ethernet ports .
For data ingest/read. Cannot be used with 2 x 10 GBase-
T Ethernet ports
For PTT ingest/read.
16
(VTL and Multi-Protocol
configurations only) 2 x 8
Gb Fibre Channel ports
For VTL ingest/read.
DXi4700 Node 1 GbE Ethernet
Each 1 GbE Ethernet port on the DXi4700 Node rear panel has two LED indicators (see Figure 19 on the
next page):
Link indicator l Off - Indicates the port is not connected to the network.
l Green - Indicates the port is connected to the network at maximum speed (1Gbps).
l Amber - Indicates the port is connected to the network at less than its maximum port
speed.
Activity Indicator Blinking green - Indicates network data is being sent or received.
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Figure 19: DXi4700 Node - 1 GbE Ethernet Port LEDs
1 - Link Indicator 2 - Activity Indicator
DXi4700 Node 10 GbE Ethernet Port Indicators
Depending on the configuration, Quantum DXi4700 systems include a 10 GbE adapter card (dual optical or
Twinax ports).
The 10 GbE adapter with dual optical or Twinax ports has two LED indicators for each 10 GbE port (see
Figure 20 below):
Link indicator l Off - Indicates the port is not connected to the network.
l Green - Indicates the port is connected to the network at 10Gbps speed.
l Yellow - Indicates the port is connected to the network at 1 Gbps speed.
Activity Indicator l Blinking - Indicates network data is being sent or received.
Figure 20: DXi4700 - Optional 10 GbE Port LEDs (Optical or Twinax)
Item Description
1 Port 1
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Item Description
2 Port 2
3 Link indicators
4 Activity Indicators
DXi4700 Node 10 GBase-T Ethernet Port Indicators
Each 10 GBase-T port on the DXi4700 Node rear panel has two LED indicators (see Figure 21 below):
Link indicator l Off - Indicates the port is not connected to the network.
l Green - Indicates the port is connected to the network at maximum speed (10
Gbps).
l Amber - Indicates the port is connected to the network at less than its maximum
port speed.
Activity Indicator l Blinking green - Indicates network data is being sent or received.
Figure 21: DXi4700 - 10 GBase-T Ethernet Port LEDs
1 - Activity Indicator 2 - Link Indicator
DXi4700 Node Power Supply Indicators
Each DXi4700 Node power supply has an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator to show
whether power is present or whether a power fault has occurred (see Figure 22 on the next page):
Not lit Indicates power is not connected.
Green Indicates a valid power source is connected to the power supply and that the power supply
is operational.
Flashing amber Indicates a problem with the power supply.
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Flashing green When hot-adding a power supply, this indicates that the power supply is mismatched with
the other power supply. Replace the power supply that has the flashing indicator with a
power supply that matches the capacity of the other installed power supply.
All power supplies are hot swappable. When replacing power supplies, never remove more than one power
supply at a time from the system. Also, before you remove one power supply, make sure the other power
supply is operating correctly (indicator handle is green).
Figure 22: DXi4700 Node - Power Supply LED
1 - Power supply status indicator and handle
DXi4700 Expansion Module
The DXi4700 Expansion modules (JBODs) are used to provide additional capacity (backup data storage)
for the DXi4700 system. Each Expansion module contains 12 hard drive carriers and provides 36 TB of
licensable storage.
Note: Usable storage capacity can be upgraded at any time after purchase by adding a storage
capacity upgrade license to enable installed hardware capacity, or by adding additional hardware
capacity to the system. For information about upgrade options, see the DXi4700 Capacity Upgrade
Guide (6-68107), or contact your Quantum sales representative.
The DXi4700 Expansion modules have a series of LED indicators and buttons located on the front and back
of each component:
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l DXi4700 Expansion Module Front Panel Features and Indicators
l DXi4700 Expansion Module Rear Panel Features
l DXi4700 Expansion Module EMM Features and Indicators
l DXi4700 Expansion Module Power Supply Indicators
DXi4700 Expansion Module Front Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 23 below shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on
the front panel of the DXi4700 Expansion Module.
New DXi Bezel
A new DXi bezel is available. Please contact your account sales manager to purchase additional new
bezels.
Figure 23: DXi4700 Expansion Module - Front View
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1
2 Power LED The power LED lights when at least one power supply
3
Enclosure status LED The enclosure status LED lights when the enclosure
DXi4700 G1 only - Split
mode LED
Icon Description
power is on:
Lights blue during normal operation and when the host
server is identifying the enclosure.
Blinks blue when a host server is identifying the
enclosure or when the system identification button is
pressed.
Lights amber when the enclosure is turned on or is
reset.
Blinks amber when the enclosure is in the fault state
(see General Troubleshooting on page 379.).
is supplying power to the enclosure.
Not used.
4
5
6
System identification button Press to toggle the system ID on and off.
The system identification button on the front control
panel can be used to locate a particular enclosure
within a rack. When the button is pushed, the system
status indicators on the control panel and the EMM
blinks blue until the button is pushed again.
DXi4700 G1 only Enclosure mode switch
Hard drives Twelve 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives (4 TB
Not used.
each).
DXi4700 Expansion Module Rear Panel Features
above shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the DXi4700 G1 Expansion module.
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Figure 24: DXi4700 G1 Expansion Module - Rear View
Item Description
1 600 watt hot-swappable power supply (PSU 1)
2 Primary enclosure management module (EMM 0)
3 Secondary enclosure management module (EMM 1)
4 600 watt hot-swappable power supply (P
SU 1)
5 Power switches (2)
Figure 25 below shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the DXi4700 G2 Expansion module.
Figure 25: DXi4700 G2 Expansion Module - Rear View
Item Description
1 600 watt hot-swappable power supply (PSU 2)
2 Primary enclosure management module (EMM 0)
3 Secondary enclosure management module (EMM 1)
4 600 watt hot-swappable power supply (PSU 2)
5 Power switches (2)
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DXi4700 Expansion Module EMM Features and Indicators
Each DXi4700 G1 Expansion module contains two enclosure management modules (EMMs). Figure 26
below shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the EMM.
Figure 26: DXi4700 G1 Expansion Module EMM - Rear View
Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1
2
3
4
5
System status indicator Blinks blue when the system identification button is
Debug port Not used.
SAS port (In) Provides connection from the Node or another
SAS port (In) link status Indicates SAS port status:
SAS port (Out) Provides connection from the Expansion module to
Icon Description
pushed. You can identify a particular enclosure in a
rack using the system identification indicator.
Expansion module.
Lights green when all the links to the port are
connected.
Lights amber when one or more links to the port are not
connected.
The LED remains off if enclosure is not connected.
another Expansion module.
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
6
7
SAS port (Out) link status Indicates SAS port status:
EMM status LED The EMM status LED lights when the EMM power is
Icon Description
Lights green when all the links to the port are
connected.
Lights amber when one or more links to the port are not
connected.
The LED remains off if enclosure is not connected.
on:
Lights green when the EMM is functioning properly.
Lights amber when the enclosure does not boot or is not
properly configured.
Blinks green quickly when a firmware download is in
progress.
Blinks green slowly when a peer auto-update is in
progress.
Blinks amber two times when the enclosure is unable to
communicate with enclosure devices.
Blinks amber four times when a firmware update fails.
Blinks amber five times when the firmware versions are
different between two EMMs in an enclosure.
Each DXi4700 G2 Expansion module contains two enclosure management modules (EMMs). Figure 27
below shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the EMM. .
Figure 27: DXi4700 G2 Expansion Module EMM - Rear View
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Item Indicator, Button, or
Connector
1,2,3,4 SAS port (Input or Output) Provides connection from the Node or another
5 Debut port Not used.
6 7-Segment Display Display the enclosure location in SAS Chain.
Icon Description
Expansion module.
DXi4700 Expansion Module Power Supply Indicators
Each DXi4700 Expansion module power supply has LED indicators to show whether power is present or
whether a power fault has occurred (see Figure 28 below):
l DC Power - Lights green when the DC output voltage is within the limit.
l Power supply/cooling fan fault - Lights amber when a fault with the power supply or fan is detected.
l AC Power - Lights green when the AC output voltage is within the limit.
Caution: All power supplies are hot swappable. When replacing power supplies, never remove more
than one power supply at a time from the system. Also, before you remove one power supply, make
sure the other power supply is operating correctly (power indicator is green).
Figure 28: DXi4700 Expansion Module - Power Supply LED Indicators
1 - DC Power 2 - Power Supply Fault 3 - AC Power
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DXi4700 Hard Drive Carrier Indicators
DXi4700 Hard Drive Carrier Indicators
Each DXi4700 drive carrier in the Node module has two LED indicators (see Figure 29 below):
LED Indicator Activity
Drive activity indicator (green) l Flashing - Indicates hard disk drive activity.
Drive status indicator (green and amber) l Off - Drive ready for insertion or removal
Note: The drive status indicator remains off until
all drives are initialized after system power is
applied. Drives are not ready for insertion or
removal during this time.
l Blinks green two times per second - Identify
drive/preparing for removal
l Blinks green, amber, and off - Drive predicted
failure
l Blinks amber four times per second - Drive failed
l Blinks green slowly - Drive rebuilding
l Steady green - Drive online
l Blinks green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and off six seconds - Rebuild aborted
Note: If a drive fails, you will be notified by a service ticket in the remote management console (see
Service Tickets on page 183).
Caution: Do not remove a drive that has not failed. Instead, only remove a drive that has failed. If you
accidentally remove a good drive, wait 30 seconds before reinserting the drive.
Figure 29: DXi4700 Drive Carrier LEDs
1 - Drive activity indicator (green) 2 - Drive status indicator (green and amber)
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Turning On and Shutting Down the DXi4700
To turn on or shut down the DXi4700, refer to the following sections:
l Turning On the DXi4700 below
l Turning Off the DXi4700 on the next page
Turning On the DXi4700
To turn on the system, power on the DXi4700 system components in the following order:
1. Turn on both power switches on the back of each Expansion module (JBOD) (see Figure 30 below).
Wait 30 seconds for the Expansion modules to initialize.
Figure 30: DXi4700 Expansion Module Power Switches
1 - Power Switches
2. Press the power button on the front of the Node (see Figure 31 below). Wait for the system to boot
before attempting to log on. (This can take up to 30 minutes.)
Figure 31: DXi4700 Node Power Button
1 - Power Button
The system is now ready for operation.
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Turning Off the DXi4700
To turn off the system:
Caution: Before shutting down the DXi4700, make sure that all backup and replication jobs are
finished, and that space reclamation activity is complete.
1. Shut down the system from the remote management console using the Shutdown option on the
Utilities > Reboot & Shutdown page.
Note: Shutting down the system can take up to 15 minutes. Only the Node will completely shut
down.
2. Turn off both power switches on the back of each Expansion module (JBOD).
Locating DXi4700 Serial Numbers
You will need the system serial number, the Node serial number, and the Expansion module serial number
at various times:
System Serial Number You need this number to contact Quantum Support or to
add a licensed feature.
Node Serial Number You need this number for a Node replacement component.
Expansion Module (JBOD) Serial Number You need this number for an Expansion module
replacement component.
You can locate the system serial number on the Home page of the remote management console.
You can also locate the system serial number, the Node serial number, and the Expansion module serial
numbers by looking at the physical components.
l The system serial number is located on the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node (see Figure
32 on the next page). The text Service Call System Serial Number appears on the label. The system
serial number includes the letters BVV.
l The Node serial number is located to the left of the SAS ports on the rear of the Node. It is the same as
the Node service tag.
l The Expansion module (JBOD) serial number is located on rear right flange, next to the right power
supply.
Note: The system serial number also appears on the location ID label that is affixed to the lip on the
rear of the Node and each Expansion module.
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Figure 32: DXi4700 Node Information Tag
1 - Information Tag Pullout with System Serial Number
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This chapter contains the following topics:
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Accessing Remote Management 57
The Remote Management Console 61
DXi4700 Remote Management Overview
The Quantum DXi4700 provides a powerful Web-based user interface that allows you to configure and
manage the system from a remote workstation on the same network as the DXi4700.
Note: Management pages and information related to VTL (virtual tape library) and Fibre Channel
status and configuration display only for DXi4700 VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations. Similarly,
management pages and information related to NAS (network attached storage) and OST
(OpenStorage technology) display only for DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations.
Use the DXi4700 remote management console to perform the following tasks:
l View important system information at a glance (see Home).
l Manage data replication activities (see Replication).
l Monitor hardware status and system performance (see Status).
l View administration alerts and resolve service tickets (see Alerts).
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l Configure storage presentation, data replication, and system settings (see Configuration).
l Run diagnostic tools and maintain the system (see Utilities).
Accessing Remote Management
Access the remote management console using a Web browser on a workstation that is on the same network
as the DXi4700.
Supported Browsers
Web browser software is not included with the DXi4700. You must obtain and install it separately. The
DXi4700 remote management console supports the following Web browsers:
l Mozilla Firefox 36 or later
l Google Chrome 40 or later
l Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.
Web Browser Tips:
l If you are experiencing browser issues, please update to the latest browser version.
l For correct operation of the remote management console, including the display of the online help,
disable any pop-up blockers and enable JavaScript in your Web browser. In the Google Chrome
browser, the DXi help may not appear when Help is selected. If this occurs, select Settings > Show
Advanced Setting > Privacy > Pop-ups > Manage Exceptions. Add the DXi IP address to the
exceptions box, select Allow, and click Done.
Logging On to the DXi4700
1. Launch a supported Web browser on a workstation that has network access to the DXi4700.
2. In the browser address box, type the IP address of the DXi4700, and then press <Enter>.
The Login window displays (see Figure 33 on the next page).
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Figure 33: Login Window
If the Login window does not display, verify that the IP address is correct and that the network path to
the DXi4700 is valid. Also verify that you are using a supported Web browser. Then try again. If you are
still unable to access the Login window, contact your administrator.
Note: The default IP address is 10.1.1.1. The IP address can be changed during installation using
the Getting Started Wizard or at a later time on the Network page (see Network on page 290).
3. Select the login type and enter the corresponding password.
l Monitor - Allowed to view information on the DXi4700 remote management console but cannot
make changes.
l Administrator - Allowed to view and change information on the DXi4700 remote management
console.
l Service - Allowed to view and change information on the DXi4700 remote management console.
Password changes are not allowed.
l LDAP/AD - Allows users assigned system access through a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP) or Active Directory (AD) server to log into the DXi4700 remote management console.
LDAP/AD must be enabled on the LDAP/AD page for this login type to appear (see LDAP/AD on
page 307).
Note: Passwords are limited to 32 characters. Alphanumeric characters and special characters
are allowed. Passwords can be changed on the Access Control page (see Security on
page 304).
4. Click Login.
5. If you log in as a user assigned to the Admin role (local or LDAP) and there were previous unsuccessful
DXi4700 logins, a dialog box appears indicating the previous number of unsuccessful login attempts for
both the current account and all accounts on the DXi4700(see Figure 34 on the next page).
l Click OK to continue.
l Click View Admin Log to access the Administrative Activity Log page (see Activity Log on
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page 178).
Note: Accessing the Administrative Activity Log page will cause the security message
banner and service ticket banner (if applicable) to not display.
l Click Reset Counts to reset the unsuccessful login count to zero.
Figure 34: Unsuccessful Login Attempts (Admin)
If you log in as a user assigned to the Service (local) or Monitor role (local or LDAP) and there were
previous unsuccessful DXi4700 logins, a dialog box appears indicating the previous number of
unsuccessful login attempts (see Figure 35 below). Click OK to continue.
Figure 35: Unsuccessful Login Attempts (Service/Monitor)
6. If a security banner message has been specified for the DXi4700, click Accept.
For information about specifying a security banner message, see Security Notice on page 318.
7. A service ticket banner will appear if there are service tickets for the DXi4700. Click OK to access the
Service Tickets page (see Service Tickets on page 183).
The Home page displays (see Figure 36 on the next page ).
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Figure 36: DXi4700 Home Page
If you are unable to log on, verify that the password is correct, then try again. If you are still unable to log
on, contact your DXi4700 administrator.
Caution: More than one Administrator can log on to the DXi at a time. If two Administrators attempt to
make configuration changes on the same page at the same time, it is possible that one Administrator’s
changes will overwrite the other’s. Always coordinate configuration changes with other Administrator
users.
Logging Off of the DXi4700
When you are done working in the DXi4700 remote management console, click Logout on the upper right
of the remote management console to end your session.
Additional Information
l If the DXi4700 remote management console is idle for more than 30 minutes (default setting), the
system logs off the user. The inactivity timeout can be changed on the Login Session page.
l There is no inactivity timeout for CLI logins over Secure Shell (SSH).
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The Remote Management Console
After you log on to the DXi4700, the remote management console displays. The remote management
console includes the following features:
System Banner
The system banner displays at the top of the remote management console (see Figure 37 below). Use the
system banner to see overall system status and alert information at a glance, and to quickly access
additional information. The system banner also displays the time and date as well as the login type
(administrator or monitor).
Figure 37: System Banner
The following items display on the system banner.
Item Description
Model Number The model number of the DXi4700 (see Model Number on the next page).
Status
Admin The Admin button turns yellow when an administration alert occurs. Click the Admin
Displays the operating state of the DXi4700:
l Normal - (Green) The system is operating correctly.
l Attention - (Yellow) There is a problem with the system.
Note: The state displays Attention during a blockpool verify operation (see Blockpool
Verify Behavior on page 64).
l Verify Failure - (Red) The blockpool verify process has failed.
l Low Space - (Yellow) Available disk space is low. Ingest and replication continue, and
space reclamation starts.
l Critical Reserve Space - (Red) Available disk space is critically low. Ingest and
replication are stopped, and space reclamation continues.
l No Space - (Red) There is no available disk space. Ingest and replication are stopped,
and space reclamation continues.
Click the Status button to display detailed status information about the system (see
Hardware on page 163).
button to manage administration alerts (see Admin Alerts on page 182).
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Item Description
Ticket The Ticket button turns yellow when open service tickets are present. Click the Ticket
button to manage service tickets (see Service Tickets on page 183).
Low Capacity The Low Capacity button turns yellow when available disk space falls to a low level and
the DXi enters Low Space state (see Low Space Management on the next page). Click
the Low Capacity button to view the administration alerts related to low disk space (see
Admin Alerts on page 182).
Note: When disk space is low, target replication to the system is paused (see
Replication Service on page 159). In addition, space reclamation and compaction are
automatically started to free up disk space (see Space Reclamation on page 346).
Logout Click to end your remote management session.
User Username assigned to the user (local or LDAP)
Role Role assigned to the local user (Admin, Monitor, or Service) or LDAP user (Admin or
Monitor)
Help Menu Select from the following help options:
l Help Contents - Open the DXi4700 online help.
l Online Documentation - Access documentation resources on the Quantum Web site.
l About - Display DXi software version information.
Model Number
The Model Number displays in the DXi4700 System Overview section on the Home page. The model
number indicates the specific hardware configuration of the DXi4700.
The table below describes the DXi4700 hardware configuration that is indicated by each model number.
Table 1: DXi4700 Model Number
DXi4700 Model Number DXi4700 Configuration
DXi4700 - NAS 5–135 TB usable for data storage
3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
(Optional) 2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports or 2 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet ports.
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DXi4700 Model Number DXi4700 Configuration
DXi4700 - VTL 5–135 TB usable for data storage
3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
(Optional) 2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports or 2 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet ports.
2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for host or SAN connection)
DXi4700 - Multi-Protocol 5–135 TB usable for data storage
3 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports
(Optional) 2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports or 2 x 10 GBase-T Ethernet ports.
2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for host or SAN connection)
2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (for PTT)
Low Space Management
As disk capacity is used and free disk space approaches low levels, the DXi4700 automatically responds as
detailed in the table below.
When the DXi4700 enters the Low Space state, space reclamation and compaction are automatically
started to free up disk space (see Space Reclamation on page 346). Space reclamation and compaction
end when the DXi4700 exits the Low Space state.
When the DXi4700 enters the Critical Reserve Space state, backup ingest is stopped, and target
replication to the system is paused. Backup ingest and target replication resume when the DXi4700 exits the
Critical Reserve Space state.
Note: The system generates a service ticket and an admin alert when it enters the Low Space,
Critical Reserve Space, and No Space states. In addition, a service ticket and an admin alert are
generated when Used Disk Space reaches 85% and 95% of total disk capacity.
DXi4700 State Disk Space Level System Actions
Normal (Green) Normal disk space Low Capacity button is dark.
Backup ingest and replication occur
as normal.
Space reclamation occurs at
normally scheduled times.
Low Space
(Yellow)
Free Space is less than:
850 GB + 100 GB x (total usable capacity in TB / 10
TB)
Low Capacity button is lit.
Backup ingest and replication occur
as normal.
Space reclamation is automatically
started.
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DXi4700 State Disk Space Level System Actions
Critical Reserve
Space (Red)
No Space (Red) Free Space is less than:
Free Space is less than:
250 GB
10 GB
Note: No Space also occurs if the Used
Metadata percentage is 85% or greater.
Low Capacity button is lit.
Backup ingest and replication are
stopped.
Space reclamation is automatically
started.
Note: VTL cartridge metadata
files may still be updated.
Low Capacity button is lit.
Backup ingest and replication are
stopped.
Space reclamation is automatically
started.
Note: VTL cartridge metadata
files may not be updated.
Blockpool Verify Behavior
A blockpool verify operation occurs if data on the system requires repair, for example, after an unexpected
shutdown due to a power loss. During a blockpool verify operation, the banner displays the Attention state.
Clicking Attention displays the message: A previous unclean shutdown of the DXi has required a data
verification to commence. While in this condition the DXi is operational, but performance may be severely
degraded.
While a blockpool verify operation is in progress, some system operations are affected.
l Mounting VTL cartridges created prior to the blockpool verify may fail.
l Retrieving data created prior to the blockpool verify may fail.
l Creating and mounting new VTL cartridges should succeed.
l Ingesting new data to new VTL cartridges or using NAS/OST should succeed.
l Sending data that existed prior to the blockpool verify to a replication target may fail.
l Sending new data to a replication target, or receiving replicated data, should succeed.
l Space reclamation and healthchecks will fail.
When the blockpool verify is complete, the banner displays Normal, and the system resumes normal
operation
Main Menu
The main menu displays on the left side of the DXi4700 remote management console (see Figure 38 on the
next page). Click a menu item to display the corresponding management page.
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To access DXi Advanced Reporting, click the link below the main menu. Quantum DXi Advanced
Reporting provides performance data logging and visual reporting and graphing features for Quantum DXiSeries systems. For more information, see the Quantum DXi Advanced Reporting User’s Guide (6-67353).
Figure 38: Main Menu
Management Pages
Use the DXi4700 management pages to view information as well as configure and manage the system. To
navigate to a page, first click a menu item, then click a tab to display the corresponding page. Some pages
include sub-tabs that display pages with additional information and options.
To view a graphical map of all remote management pages, click Map on the main menu (see ). On the map,
click the name of a page to quickly navigate to that page (see Figure 39 on the next page).
If you need help as you work, click Help in the page's title bar to see online help for that page. In addition,
Quick Tips are available on many pages. Click the Quick Tip icon [?] next to a section or field to learn more
about that item.
Note: Management pages related to VTL (virtual tape library) and Fibre Channel status and
configuration do not display for DXi4700 NAS configurations. Similarly, management pages related to
NAS (network attached storage) and OST (OpenStorage technology) do not display for DXi4700 VTL
configurations.
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Caution: Unless directed to do so by the documentation, do not use your Web browser’s Back,
Forward, or Refresh buttons when navigating in the remote management console. Doing so may
have unintended effects. Instead, always use the main menu and tabs to navigate in the remote
management console.
Figure 39: Remote Management Pages Map
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Chapter 4: Configuration Wizards
This chapter contains the following topics:
Configuration Wizards 67
NAS Wizard 69
VTL Wizard 75
OST Wizard 83
Replication Wizard 88
Users Wizard 95
Email Alerts Wizard 101
Support Wizard 105
Configuration Wizards
The Configuration Wizards provide guided assistance for setting up the DXi4700. Use the wizards to
quickly configure the most important features of the system, including storage presentation and data
replication. Each wizard leads you step-by-step through the configuration process.
The Configuration Wizards page displays the first time you log on to the remote management console
after completing the Getting Started wizard. After that, to access the Configuration Wizards, click
Wizards on the main menu. This replaces the main menu with the Wizards menu (see Figure 40 on
page 69).
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Configuration Wizards
The Wizards menu includes the following wizards:
Wizard Description
NAS
(NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
VTL
(VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
OST
(NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only)
Replication Helps you configure the DXi4700 to send replicated
Users Helps you configure the DXi4700 to manage users for
Helps you configure the DXi4700 as a NAS (Network
Attached Storage) appliance. NAS shares can be
added using the CIFS/SMB, NFS, or Application
Specific protocols (see NAS Wizard on the next page).
Helps you configure the DXi4700 to present its storage
as one or more VTL (Virtual Tape Library) partitions for
use with a backup application (see VTL Wizard on
page 75).
Helps you configure the DXi4700 to present its storage
as one or more OST (OpenStorage) storage servers for
use with a backup application (see OST Wizard on
page 83).
data to or receive replicated data from another
DXisystem (see Replication Wizard on page 88).
Application Specific shares, OST storage servers,
PTT Backups, Share Administrators, and Workgroup
Users for CIFS/SMB shares (see Users Wizard on
page 95).
Email Alerts Helps you configure the DXi4700 to automatically
send notifications and reports to selected recipients
(see Email Alerts Wizard on page 101).
Note: Before exiting the Wizards menu,
Quantum recommends configuring an e-mail
server and enabling automatic e-mails. To help
maintain system integrity, Quantum regularly
collects system information through automatic
e-mails. These e-mails contain configuration and
status information only, and do not contain any
customer data stored on the system
Support Helps you enable licensed features on the DXi,
register your system with DXi, and perform other tasks
that will aid Quantum customer support in assisting
you (see Support Wizard on page 105).
Click an item on the Wizards menu to begin a wizard. After you complete a wizard, a green check mark
displays next to its name on the Wizards menu. To display the main menu again, click Exit.
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NAS Wizard
Figure 40: Wizards Menu
NAS Wizard
The NAS wizard provides guided assistance for configuring the DXi4700 as a NAS (Network Attached
Storage) appliance. The wizard guides you through the process of adding one or more NAS shares to
receive backup data and configuring these shares with the CIFS/SMB, NFS, or Application Specific
protocols. The wizard also provides a link for downloading and installing an Application Specific Plug-in on
your backup host.
Additional Information
l The NAS Wizard is available in DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only.
l You cannot use the NAS wizard to edit existing shares. For more information about working with NAS
shares, see NAS Configuration on page 191.
To begin the NAS wizard, on the Wizards menu, click NAS.
Step 1: About
1. Read the information about the wizard (see Figure 41 on the next page).
2. Click Next to continue.
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Note: At any time while using the wizard, you can click Previous to return to the previous step.
Figure 41: NAS Wizard: About
Step 2: Windows
1. Select an option for joining the DXi4700 to the Windows network (see Figure 42 on the next page):
l Active Directory - Add the DXi4700 to a Windows network using Active Directory
l Workgroup - Add the DXi4700 to a workgroup on a Windows network
Note: To disjoin a domain, see Windows Domain on page 198.
2. In the Domain/Workgroup Name box, enter the name of the domain or workgroup the DXi4700 is
joining.
3. (Active Directory only) Enter information about the primary domain controller:
PDC Information Description
Primary Domain Controller Select an option for the Primary Domain Controller (PDC):
l Use DNS Discovery - Discover the PDC automatically.
l Specify Address - Enter the fully qualified name or the IP
address of the PDC.
Organization Unit (Optional) Enter the name of the organizational unit in the domain.
The DXi4700 will become a member of this organization
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PDC Information Description
Administrator Name Enter Administrator or any user that has the right to join the
Administrator Password Enter the password for the user entered above.
Note: To configure users, see Share Access on page 200.
4. Click Next to continue.
Figure 42: NAS Wizard: Windows
domain.
By default, any user belonging to the Administrators group or the
Domain Admins group has the right to join the domain. In
addition, any user can join the domain if they are specifically
delegated this right by a member of the Administrators group.
Step 3: Add Share
1. Under Add Share, enter information about the NAS share (see Figure 43 on page 73):
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Name Enter the name of the NAS share.
Description (Optional) Enter a brief description of the share.
Protocol Select the export protocol for the share:
Additional Information
l NAS share names are not case-sensitive. For example, if you
create a share named nas1, you cannot create another share
named NAS1 because the system considers the names to be the
same.
l Virtual Machine (VM) NAS shares must be named "VM" (upper
case).
l CIFS/SMB - Select the CIFS/SMB option to use the share on a
Windows network.
l NFS - Select the NFS option to use the share on a UNIX or Linux
network.
l Application Specific - Select the Application Specific option to
create an Oracle RMAN share.
Enable deduplication (CIFS/SMB/NFS shares only) Select the check box to enable data
deduplication. Quantum recommends that you enable data deduplication
to optimize disk usage.
Additional Information
l Data deduplication is enabled by default. You cannot enable or
disable data deduplication after the share is added.
l Deduplication of Application Specific shares is enabled by default.
l VM NAS shares must have deduplication disabled.
Hide from network browsing (CIFS/SMB shares only) Select the check box to hide the share from
network browsing. If selected, you cannot see the share when browsing
the network.
2. Click Add.
3. (Optional) To add additional shares, repeat Steps 1–2.
4. Click Next to continue.
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NAS Wizard
Figure 43: NAS Wizard: Add Share
Step 4: Confirm
1. Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct (see Figure 44 on the next page). If
necessary, click Previous to return to a previous step to make changes.
2. 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.
3. After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
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NAS Wizard
Figure 44: NAS Wizard: Confirm
Step 5: Download Client Plug-in
To download the Application Specific (RMAN) Plug-in, click Client Plug-in Download(see Figure 45 on
the next page). On the download page, download the correct RMAN Plug-in for your backup application and
operating system.
Also on the download page, click Installation Instructions to download the RMAN Plug-in Installation
Instructions. Follow the instructions to install the RMAN Plug-in on your Oracle server.
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VTL Wizard
Figure 45: NAS Wizard: Download Client Plug-in
VTL Wizard
The VTL wizard provides guided assistance for configuring the DXi4700 to present its storage as one or
more VTL (Virtual Tape Library) partitions for use with a backup application. The wizard guides you through
the process of adding one or more VTL partitions, adding virtual media, discovering hosts, and mapping
partitions to hosts.
Additional Information
l The VTL Wizard is available in DXi4700 VTL and Multi-Protocol configurations only.
l You cannot use the VTL wizard to edit or add media to existing partitions, or to edit existing host
access groups. For more information about working with VTL partitions, see VTL Configuration on
page 206.
To begin the VTL wizard, on the Wizards menu, click VTL.
Step 1: About
1. Read the information about the wizard (see Figure 46 on the next page).
2. Click Next to continue.
Note: At any time while using the wizard, you can click Previous to return to the previous step.
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Figure 46: VTL Wizard: About
Step 2: Add Partition
1. Under Partition Settings, enter information about the partition (see Figure 47 on page 78):
Partition Setting Description
Name Enter the name of the VTL partition.
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Partition Setting Description
Library Model Select the library model emulated by the partition. The library model determines
the inquiry string returned to the host by the DXi4700.
The following library models are available:
l Quantum DXi7500
l ADIC Scalar 100, ADIC Scalar i2000, or ADIC Scalar i500
l ADIC Pathlight VX
l Quantum Scalar i40/i80 or Quantum Scalar i6000
l Quantum DXi6700, Quantum DXi6900, Quantum DXi6800, Quantum
DXi4700, Quantum DXi4601, QuantumDXi4500, or Quantum DXi8500
l Quantum DX3000 or Quantum DX5000
l Quantum PX500 or Quantum PX720
l ATL M2500, ATL P1000, or ATL P7000
If you select a library such as the ATL P1000 or ATL P7000, the DXi4700
appears as the selected library to the host and backup application. If you select
Quantum DXi4700, the host and backup application recognize the device as a
Quantum DXi4700.
Note: Quantum recommends that you set the library model to Quantum
DXi4700 for best compatibility. If your backup application does not support
the Quantum Quantum DXi4700 inquiry string, select a different library
model. Check your software compatibility guide to verify what library
models are supported.
Number of Storage
Slots
Virtual Tape Drive
Model
Accept the default number of storage slots(based on model), or enter the
number of storage slots in the partition (up to 61,000).
One I/E slot is created for each storage slot up to a maximum of 240 I/E slots.
Select the tape drive model emulated by the virtual drives in the partition. All
virtual tape drives in a partition must be the same model.
The following tape drive models are available:
l Quantum DLT-S4, SDLT600, SDLT320, or DLT7000
l Certance LTO-2 and LTO-3
l IBM LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, and LTO-5.
l HP LTO-1, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, and LTO-5.
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Partition Setting Description
Number of Virtual Tape
Drives
Accept the default number of tape drives (based on model), or enter the number
of virtual tape drives in the partition.
Note: If all tape drives are currently assigned to other partitions, you must
remove one or more tape drives from an existing partition to make them
available for use in a new partition.
Enable deduplication Select the check box to enable data deduplication. Quantum recommends that
you enable data deduplication to optimize disk usage.
Note: Data deduplication is enabled by default. You cannot enable or
disable data deduplication after the partition is added.
Enable Auto Export Select the check box to enable auto export. When a tape is exported by the
backup application, it is placed in a virtual I/E slot. After this, one of the
following actions occurs:
l (Default) If Auto Export is enabled, the media is removed from the virtual I/E
slot.
l If Auto Export is disabled, the media remains in the virtual I/E slot.
2. Click Add.
3. (Optional) To add additional partitions, repeat Steps 1–2.
4. Click Next to continue.
Figure 47: VTL Wizard: Add Partition
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Step 3: Add Media
1. In the Partition drop-down box, select the partition where the media will be created (see Figure 48 on
the next page).
2. Under Add Contiguous Media, enter information about the media:
Media Setting Description
Initial Location The initial location for cartridges after they are created (Storage Slot or I/E Slot).
Note: You cannot create more cartridges than the number of available slots
in the initial location. For example, if 50 I/E slots are available, you cannot
create more than 50 cartridges if the initial location is set to I/E Slot.
Number of Media The number of cartridges to create in the partition.
Starting Barcode
Media Type
Media Capacity The capacity of the cartridges. Select an option:
The first barcode number in the cartridge sequence.
You can enter any alpha-numeric string for the starting barcode. Subsequent
barcodes are incremented accordingly. For example, if you enter AA, the
cartridges are numbered AA0000, AA0001, AA0002, and so on. If you enter a
starting barcode with less than 6 characters, zeroes are appended to the barcode
to make it 6 characters long.
The media type of the cartridges.
Note: The available media type options are determined by the type of tape
drive selected when the partition was created (see Adding a VTL Partition on
page 209).
l Native Size - The capacity is determined by the selected media type.
l Custom Size - The capacity is a custom value. Enter the custom cartridge
capacity in the box. Make sure the value is within the acceptable range
displayed next to the box.
3. Click Add.
4. (Optional) To add additional media, repeat Steps 1–3.
5. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 48: VTL Wizard: Add Media
Step 4: Discover Remote Hosts
1. Click Discover Remote Hosts to list all hosts that are known to the DXi4700 (see Figure 49 on the
next page).
A host is made known to the DXi4700 if you enter the host ID on this page, or if the host logs on to one
or more Fibre Channel target ports.
If you do not see the world wide name (WWN) of the host, make sure the host is connected to a Fibre
Channel port on the DXi4700 and click Discover Remote Hosts again.
The Backpanel Locations section displays a graphical representation of the Fibre Channel and
Ethernet ports as they appear on the rear of the system.
Note: An Active status indicates the host is currently logged on to one or more Fibre Channel
target ports.
2. Enter information about the host:
Host Information Description
Remote Host WWPN Enter the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) of the host.
Alias Enter a descriptive alias for the host
3. Click Apply.
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4. (Optional) To discover additional hosts, repeat Steps 1–3.
5. Click Next to continue.
Figure 49: VTL Wizard: Discover Remote Hosts
Step 5: Map Remote Hosts
1. Enter information about the host access group (see Figure 50 on the next page):
Host Access Information Description
Group Name Enter a name for the group.
Partition Select the partition to associate with the group.
Remote Host Select the host (initiator) to associate with the group.
Target Select the target (port) to associate with the group.
Note: The Backpanel Locations section displays a graphical
representation of the Fibre Channel and Ethernet ports as they
appear on the rear of the system. A dark border displays around the
currently selected target.
To change the LUN numbers assigned to a device, or to map virtual devices to a host, use the
Configuration > VTL > Host Access > Host Mapping page (see Remote Host Mapping on
page 224).
2. (Optional) Select the Use CCL check box to use the Command and Control LUN.
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Note: The CCL (Command and Control LUN) is not used in most environments. This option is
recommended for host access groups that contain an HP-UX host. It can also be used if hosts that
are not assigned to any host access group exist in the SAN. The CCL is accessible to hosts only
through LUN 0.
Caution: If you are not sure if you should use CCL, contact Quantum Customer Support before
you enable this option.
3. Click Add.
4. (Optional) To map additional hosts, repeat Steps 1–3.
5. Click Next to continue.
Figure 50: VTL Wizard: Map Remote Hosts
Step 6: Confirm
1. Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct (see Figure 51 on the next page). If
necessary, click Previous to return to a previous step to make changes.
2. To make changes to a VTL partition, media, or host access group you added, first select the item and
click Delete to delete it. Then click Previous to return to the appropriate step and add a new item.
3. After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
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OST Wizard
Figure 51: VTL Wizard: Confirm
OST Wizard
The OST wizard provides guided assistance for configuring the DXi4700 to present its storage as one or
more OST (OpenStorage) storage servers for use with a backup application. The wizard guides you through
the process of adding one or more OST storage servers and configuring LSUs (logical storage units). The
wizard also provides a link for downloading and installing the OST Plug-in on your backup host.
Additional Information
l The OST Wizard is available in DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol configurations only.
l If you plan to use Concurrent Optimized Duplication, you should complete the Replication wizard
before beginning the OST wizard (see Replication Wizard on page 88).
l You cannot use the OST wizard to edit existing storage servers or LSUs. For more information about
working with OST, see OST Configuration on page 231.
To begin the OST wizard, on the Wizards menu, click OST.
Step 1: About
1. Read the information about the wizard (see Figure 52 on the next page).
The About page displays the status of the OST service. OST settings can be configured in Ready,
Stopped, or Verifying state. The OST server is available for backup only in Ready state.
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2. Click Next to continue.
Note: At any time while using the wizard, you can click Previous to return to the previous step.
Figure 52: OST Wizard: About
Step 2: Add Storage Servers
1. Under Add Storage Server, enter information about the storage server (see Figure 53 on the next
page):
Storage Server Information Description
Name Enter the name of the storage server.
Caution: Do not use an underscore ( _ ) in the name of the
storage server.
Description (Optional) Enter a brief description of the storage server.
Max Connections Enter the maximum number of connections allowed to the storage
server. To disable OST, enter 0 connections. To enable OST, enter
3 to 65536 connections
Note: Quantum recommends setting Max Connections to
300.
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OST Wizard
Storage Server Information Description
Enable Concurrent Optimized
Duplication
Select the check box to enable optimized duplication during OST
ingest.
Concurrent Optimized Duplication is disabled by default. If enabled,
as data is written to the storage server, it is simultaneously
replicated to the target DXi. When optimized duplication or
Automatic Image Replication subsequently occurs, the operation is
more efficient because a portion of the required data has already
been replicated to the target storage server.
Note: To configure the target DXi, see Replication Wizard on
page 88.
Note: When Concurrent Optimized Duplication is enabled, all
data on the storage server is duplicated, not just the specified
images.
2. Select the check box for each optimized duplication target you want to duplicate the storage server to.
When the storage server is duplicated, its data will be sent to all selected targets.
3. Click Add.
The storage server displays in the Storage Servers Added table.
4. (Optional) To add additional storage servers, repeat Steps 1–2.
To remove a storage server, select it in the Storage Servers Added table and click Delete.
5. Click Next to continue.
Figure 53: OST Wizard: Add Storage Servers
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Step 3: Add LSUs
1. Enter information about the LSU (see Figure 54 on the next page).
LSU Information Description
Storage Server Select the storage server that will contain the new LSU.
Use Available Capacity Select this option to add an LSU that uses the available capacity on the
system.
You cannot add an available capacity LSU to a storage server that
already contains an LSU. Also, if you add an available capacity LSU to a
storage server, you cannot add additional LSUs to that same storage
server.
Note: After you add an LSU that uses the Available Capacity
option, you cannot change the LSU to use the Specific Capacity
option. Instead, you must delete the LSU, then add a new LSU and
choose the Specific Capacity option (see Deleting an LSU on
page 246).
Specify Capacity Select this option to specify the physical capacity of the LSU, and then
enter the following information.
l LSU Name - Enter the name of the LSU.
l Physical Capacity - Enter the physical capacity of the LSU (1 to
1048576 GB).
2. Click Add.
The LSU displays in the LSUs Added table.
3. (Optional) To add additional LSUs, repeat Steps 1–2.
To remove an LSU, select it in the LSUs Added table and click Delete.
4. Click Next to continue.
Additional Information
l The LSU limit is 1000.
l To configure the LSU for Automatic Image Replication, use the Configuration > OST > LSU page
(see LSU on page 241).
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Figure 54: OST Wizard: Add LSUs
Step 4: Confirm
1. Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct (see Figure 55 below). The items to be
added display in the Storage Servers Added, LSUs Added, and Users Added tables. If necessary,
click Previous to return to a previous step to make changes.
2. To make changes to storage servers or LSUs you added, click Previous to return to the appropriate
step. Select the incorrect item and click Delete to remove it, and then add a new item.
3. After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
Figure 55: OST Wizard: Confirm
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Step 5: Download OST Client Plug-in
To download the OST Plug-in, click Client Plug-in Download (see Figure 56 below). On the download
page, download the correct OST Plug-in for your backup application and operating system.
Also on the download page, click Installation Instructions, to download the OST Plug-in Installation
Instructions. Follow the instructions to install the OST Plug-in on your media server.
Figure 56: OST Wizard: Download OST Client Plug-in
Replication Wizard
The Replication wizard provides guided assistance for configuring the DXi4700 to send replicated data to
another DXi system as part of disaster recovery plan. The wizard can also help you configure the DXi4700
to receive replicated data from another DXi system.
Sources send replicated data, and targets receive replicated data. A target system can receive data from up
to 10 sources. However, a source system can replicate data up to two targets. Finally, one system can act as
both a source and a target.
Additional Information
l For more information about working with data replication, see Replication on page 122.
l Use the Replication wizard (or the Configuration > Replication page) to configure other DXi
systems that this DXi4700 is configured to send replicated data to or receive replicated data from. You
should configure a target system before configuring source systems.
To begin the Replication wizard, on the Wizards menu, click Replication.
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Replication Wizard
Step 1: About
1. Read the information about the wizard.
2. Click Next to continue.
Note: At any time while using the wizard, you can click Previous to return to the previous step (see
Figure 57 below).
Figure 57: Replication Wizard: About
Step 2: System
1. If data on this DXi4700 will be replicated to another system, enter target information under Target DXi
(see Figure 58 on page 91).
If two targets are already specified, you must delete a target before adding another. First click Pause to
pause replication to the target, and then click Delete to remove the target.
Before specifying a target, make sure you have completed the Replication wizard on the target DXi.
The target DXi must be configured to allow the source DXi hostname or IP address.
You can specify up to two targets:
a. In the Target Hostname or IP Address box, enter the hostname or IP address of the system that
will receive the replicated data.
When entering IP addresses, never use an address that is in a reserved IP address range. To see
a list of reserved IP address ranges, click the quick tip icon [?] located near the IP address field.
To use hostname format, you must specify at least one DNS IP address on the Network page (see
Network on page 290).
b. (Optional) Select an encryption option:
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Encryption Option Description
NONE Data is not encrypted when sending replication data to the target system.
AES 128-BIT Data is encrypted using AES 128-bit encryption when sending replication
AES 256 BIT Data is encrypted using AES 256-bit encryption when sending replication
TLS-256 Data is encrypted using TLS with AES 256-bit encryption when sending
Caution: Select 128-bit encryption if you are sending data to a DXi running a system
software version prior to DXi 2.1 Software.
data to the target system.
data to the target system.
replication data to the target system.
Note: If TLS encryption is selected, the factory intstalled certificates
should be considered public domain and are not secure. New
certificate and key files must be installed (see Data Encryption on
page 315).
Note: AES encryption options are available only if the Data-in-Flight license is installed (see
License Keys on page 349).
c. In the Source IP Address field, enter the IP address that is used to uniquely identify the source
DXi to the target. This may be different than the actual network IP address of the source DXi.
If the target system is at DXi 2.1 Software or higher, this field is not required. If the target system is
at DXi 2.0.1.x Software or below, then you must enter the IP address by which the target system
recognizes the source system. The default value is 0.0.0.0.
2. If data on other DXi systems will be replicated to this DXi4700, enter the following information under
Source DXis:
a. In the Source Hostnames or IP Addresses box, enter the hostname or IP address of the
system that will send the replicated data to the DXi4700.
You can specify up to 10 replication sources. To enter multiple sources, press <Enter> after each
entry.
b. In the Maximum Snapshots Per Share or Partition drop-down box, select the number of
snapshots to retain for each replicated DXi (up to 32).
During scheduled or manual data replication, the DXi receives a snapshot from the source system.
A snapshot contains all of the data necessary to fully recover or failback a DXi to the point in time
when the snapshot was saved.
3. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 58: Replication Wizard: System
Step 3: NAS Share (DXi4700 NAS and Multi-Protocol Configurations
Only)
1. Select a NAS share in the Replication Settings for NAS Shares section to manage its replication
settings (see Figure 59 on page 93).
Note: For help adding NAS shares to the system, use the NAS Configuration Wizard (see NAS
Wizard).
2. To configure the share to replicate its data to another DXi system, enter the following information under
Send:
a. Select the Enable replication for selected share check box to enable replication for the share.
b. (Optional on CIFS/SMB and NFS shares only) Select the Enable Directory/File based
replication to target check box to enable Directory/File Based Replication for the share, and then
enter a Sync ID in the box.
With Directory/File Based Replication, a file is automatically replicated when it is closed or a period
of time after it is modified. After replication, the replicated files are immediately available on the
target system.
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Note: Application Specific (RMAN) shares have Directory/File Based Replication enabled by
default. When an RMAN share is selected, this check box does not appear.
The Sync ID is used to identify the target share that will receive replicated data from the source
share. The Sync ID must be identical to the Sync ID of the target share on the target system.
c. Select the check box for each replication target you want to replicate the share to. When the share
is replicated, its data will be sent to all selected targets.
3. To configure the share to receive replicated data from another DXi system, enter the following
information under Receive:
a. (Optional) Select the Enable Directory/File based replication to this DXi check box to enable
Directory/File Based Replication for the share, and then enter a Sync ID in the box.
The Sync ID is used to identify the source share that will send replicated data to the target share.
The Sync ID must be identical to the Sync ID of the source share on the source system.
b. If you enabled Directory/File Based Replication, select an Access option:
Access Option Description
Locked The share is not allowed to receive new Directory/File Based Replication data.
Unlocked The share is allowed to receive new Directory/File Based Replication data.
Note: You cannot configure a share to both send and receive Directory/File Based
Replication data.
4. Click Apply.
5. (Optional) To configure additional shares for replication, repeat Steps 1–4.
6. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 59: Replication Wizard: NAS Shares
Step 3: VTL Partition (DXi4700 VTL and Multi-Protocol Configurations
Only)
1. Select a VTL partition in the Replication Settings for VTL Partitions section to manage its
replication settings (see Figure 60 on the next page).
Note: For help adding VTL partitions to the system, use the VTL Configuration Wizard (see VTL
Wizard on page 75).
2. To configure the partition to replicate its data to another DXi system, enter the following information
under Send:
a. Select the Enable replication for selected partition check box to enable replication for the
partition.
b. (Optional) Select the Enable Cartridge based replication to target check box to enable
Cartridge Based Replication for the partition, and then enter a Sync ID in the box.
With Cartridge Based Replication, a cartridge is automatically replicated when it is unmounted.
After replication, the replicated cartridges are immediately available on the target system.
The Sync ID is used to identify the target partition that will receive replicated data from the source
partition. The Sync ID must be identical to the Sync ID of the target partition on the target system.
c. Select the check box for each replication target you want to replicate the partition to. When the
partition is replicated, its data will be sent to all selected targets.
3. To configure the partition to receive replicated data from another DXi system, enter the following
information under Receive:
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a. (Optional) Select the Enable Cartridge based replication to this DXi check box to enable
Cartridge Based Replication for the partition, and then enter a Sync ID in the box.
The Sync ID is used to identify the source partition that will send replicated data to the target
partition. The Sync ID must be identical to the Sync ID of the source partition on the source system.
b. If you enabled Cartridge Based Replication, select an Access option:
Access Option Description
Locked The partition is not allowed to receive new Cartridge Based Replication data.
Unlocked The partition is allowed to receive new Cartridge Based Replication data.
Note: You cannot configure a partition to both send and receive Cartridge Based Replication
data.
4. Click Apply.
5. (Optional) To configure additional partitions for replication, repeat Steps 1–4.
6. Click Next to continue.
Figure 60: Replication Wizard: VTL Partitions
Step 4: Confirm
1. Review the settings you selected to make sure they are correct. If necessary, click Previous to return to
a previous step to make changes (see Figure 61 on the next page).
2. After you have confirmed all settings, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
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Users Wizard
Figure 61: Replication Wizard: Confirm
Users Wizard
The Users wizard provides guided assistance for configuring the DXi4700 to create and manage the
following types of Authorized Backup Users:
l OpenStorage (OST) users.
l Application Specific (Oracle RMAN) users.
l Path to Tape (PTT) users (DXi4700 Muliti-Protocol configuration only).
The wizard can also create and configure Share Administrators for use with Active Directory (AD).
To begin the Users wizard, on the Wizards menu, click Users.
Step 1: About
1. Read the information about the wizard (see Figure 62 on the next page and Figure 63 on the next
page).
2. Click Next to continue.
Note: At any time while using the wizard, you can click Previous to return to the previous step.
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Figure 62: Users Wizard: About
Figure 63: Users Wizard: About (Active Directory Windows Domain)
Step 2: Add Authorized Backup Users
1. Enter information about the authorized user (see Figure 64 on page 98):
User Information Description
Username Enter the name of the authorized user.
Password Enter the password for the authorized user.
Confirm Password Enter the password again to confirm it.
Description (Optional) Enter a brief description of the authorized user.
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User Information Description
Manage User Select the check box if the authorized user will be able to access Application
Specific (RMAN) shares, OST Storage servers, or PTT (DXi4700 MultiProtocol only).
OpenStorage (OST) and Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)
After you create OST or RMAN user credentials, enter them in the backup
application to authenticate on the media (OST) or Oracle (RMAN) server.
Note: When using OST Automatic Image Replication (AIR), the
remote user credentials specified on the source DXi must match the
local user credentials on the target (remote) DXi.
Path to Tape (PTT)
The following applications are supported for backup application specific
path to tape:
l Veritas NetBackup
l Veritas Backup Exec
l EMC Networker
Note: EMC NetWorker 8.1 and later do not support Backup
Application Specific Path to Tape.
l Oracle Secure Backup
l ASG-Time Navigator
Note: You must dedicate a partition within the DXi for use with
NetBackup Direct to Tape (Path to Tape). The partition cannot be
shared with another backup application.
Caution: The virtual media changer and tape drives must be
assigned to the backup server (on the SAN) being used for Backup
Application Specific path to tape functionality.
Remote User Select the check box if the authorized user will be for OST Automatic Image
Replication.
Note: To configure the LSU for Automatic Image Replication, use the
Configuration > OST > LSU page (see LSU on page 241).
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User Information Description
Workgroup User
Note: The Workgroup User option only appears if you joined a
Windows Workgroup in the NAS wizard (see NAS Wizard on page 69).
Select the check box if the authorized user will be for CIFS/SMB share
access.
Select the Grant Administrators Privileges check box to add the workgroup
user to the Window 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.
2. Click Apply.
The user displays in the Authorized Backup Users Summary table.
3. (Optional) To add additional users, click Add and then repeat Steps 1–2.
To remove a user, select it in the Authorized Backup Users Summary table and click Delete.
4. Click Next to continue.
l If an Active Directory Windows Domain was joined in the NAS wizard, go to Step 3: Add Share
Administrators (Active Directory Only) below.
l If no Active Directory Windows Domain was joined in the NAS wizard, go to Step 3: Confirm on the
next page.
Figure 64: Users Wizard: Add Authorized Backup Users
Step 3: Add Share Administrators (Active Directory Only)
1. Enter information about the CIFS/SMB Share Administrator to be used with Active Directory.
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Fully Qualified User or Group Name Enter the administrator's user or group name.
2. Click Apply.
The user displays in the Share Access Summary table.
3. (Optional) To add additional Share Administrators, click Add and then repeat Steps 1–2.
To remove a Share Administrator, select it in the Share Access Summary table and click Delete.
4. Click Next to continue.
Figure 65: Users Wizard: Add Share Administrators
Step 3: Confirm
1. Review the users you created to make sure they are correct (see Figure 66 on the next page). The
users to be added display in the Authorized Backup Users Added. If necessary, click Previous to
return to a previous step to make changes.
2. To make changes to the users you added, click Previous to return to the appropriate step. Select the
incorrect user and click Delete to remove the user, and then add a new user.
3. After you have confirmed all users, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
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Users Wizard
Figure 66: Users Wizard: Confirm
Step 4: Confirm (Active Directory Only)
1. Review the users you created to make sure they are correct (see Figure 66 above). The users to be
added display in the Authorized Backup Users Added and Share Administrators Added tables. If
necessary, click Previous to return to a previous step to make changes.
2. To make changes to the users you added, click Previous to return to the appropriate step. Select the
incorrect user and click Delete to remove the user, and then add a new user.
3. After you have confirmed all users, click Finish. The wizard configures the DXi4700 with the settings
you selected.
Figure 67: Users Wizard: Confirm
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