Quantum DXI7500 User Manual

DXi7500 Site

Planning Guide

(Including DXi7500 Express)

The DXi7500 disk backup and replication appliances use Quantum’s data de-duplication technology to expand the amount of backup data users can retain on fast-recovery RAID systems by 10 to 50 times. The result is a costeffective way for IT departments to store backup data on disk for months instead of days, providing high speed, reliable restores, increasing available data recovery points, and reducing media management. For disaster recovery in distributed environments, the DXi7500 system makes automated, WAN replication practical by dramatically reducing the bandwidth required to move backup data securely between sites. DXi7500 solutions are integrated systems that are easy to install and use with all leading backup applications. They provide best-in-class performance and flexible, easy-to-use interface options including NAS, virtual library or mixed presentations along with Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity. systems are part of a comprehensive set of backup solutions, serviced and supported by Quantum, the leading global specialist in backup, recovery, and archive.

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Contents

Included with your DXi7500 ..................2

Installation .............................................2

Rack Compatibility ............................. 2

DXi7500 Setup and Configuration.....2

Network Segmentation ......................2

Replication Firewall Port Requirements 4

Installation and Integration Services . 4

Path to Tape Options..........................4

Service .................................................... 4

DXi7500 Warranty..............................4

StorageCare™ Guardian .....................5

DXi7500 Configurations.........................6

DXi7500 Shipping Information .............. 8

DXi7500 Specifications.........................11

Physical Characteristics ....................11

Environmental Specifications........... 23

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Product Name Quick Start Guide

Included with your DXi7500

The DXi7500 is fully configured to your specifications and pre-tested in the factory. Every DXi7500 base system arrives either on several pallets with all parts included or partially installed in a rack. Each system comes with an accessory kit containing rack-mount hardware and Documentation CD which includes the User’s Guide.

Installation

Rack Compatibility Nearly all standard four-post EIA 19” server racks are compatible with the DXi7500 rack

mount kits. Refer to the physical characteristics of the DXi7500 system for depth requirements.

DXi7500 Setup and Configuration

After hardware has been installed and initially configured by a Quantum field engineer, you are ready to use your DXi7500. The remote management web pages allow you to reconfigure your DXi7500 at any time.

Required Network Information: to utilize the remote management pages of the DXi7500,

you must connect it to your network.

Note the following considerations:

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Command Protocol) is not supported: you must provide a static IP address at the time of installation.

• The default IP Address is: 10.1.1.1

You and other administrative users can always return to the remote management pages to modify all DXi7500 settings, including network settings. Refer to the DXi7500 User’s Guide included on the documentation CD for additional information on initially configuring your DXi7500.

Network Segmentation The DXi7500 system allows you to configure the network settings to utilize network

segmentation. Network segmentation allows you to configure separate network settings for each of the primary types of network traffic:

•Replication

• Management

•Data

If network segmentation is selected, each segment (replication, management, and data) will require it’s own network information such as an IP address, network mask, and default gateway.

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The number of IP addresses required for each DXi7500 system depends on the type of segmentation selected. Refer to the following list:

Non-Segmented Networks (DXi7500)

• Single bonded interface composed of both ETH0 and ETH1 - If a single bonded interface is selected, both ETH0 and ETH1 are configured as a single port with a single IP address. Both ports would be viewed as a single port for all traffic. (1 IP address Required)

Non-Segmented Networks (DXi7500-N)

• Single bonded interface composed of ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, ETH5, and ETH6 - If a single bonded interface is selected, all ports (ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, ETH5, and ETH6) are bonded together and require a single set of network settings. (1 IP address Required)

Segmented Networks (DXi7500)

The DXi7500 allows the user to select from the following segmented network configurations:

• Replication/Management/Data traffic share a single bonded interface composed of ETH0

and ETH1

Data) share a single bonded interface which is composed of both ports (ETH0 and ETH1). (3 IP address Required)

• Replication traffic is dedicated to ETH0, Management and Data traffic share ETH1 - If this option is selected, replication traffic is dedicated to only ETH0. No other traffic is allowed on that port. Data and Management traffic are only allowed on ETH1. (

address Required

• Management traffic is dedicated to ETH0 and Replication and Data traffic share ETH1 - If this option is selected, management traffic is only allowed on ETH0. No other traffic is allowed on that port. Replication and data traffic are only allowed on ETH1. (3 IP address Required)

• Data traffic is dedicated to ETH1, Replication and Management traffic share ETH0 - If this option is selected, data traffic is dedicated to only ETH1. No other traffic is allowed on that port. Replication and Management traffic are only allowed on ETH0. (3 IP address Required)

- If this option is selected, all traffic types (Replication, Management, and

3 IP

)

Segmented Networks (DXi7500-N)

The DXi7500-N allows the user to select from the following segmented network configurations:

• Replication/Management/Data traffic share a single bonded interface composed of ETH0,

ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, ETH5, and ETH6

(Replication, Management, and Data) share a single bonded interface which is composed of all ports (ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, ETH5, and ETH6). (3 IP address Required)

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- If this option is selected, all traffic types

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• Replication traffic is dedicated to ETH6, Management and Data traffic share ETH0, ETH1,

ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5

only ETH6. No other traffic is allowed on that port. Data and Management traffic are only allowed on ports ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. (3 IP address Required)

• Management traffic is dedicated to ETH6 and Replication and Data traffic share ETH0,

ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5

allowed on ETH6. No other traffic is allowed on that port. Replication and data traffic are only allowed on ports ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. (3 IP address Required)

• Replication and Management traffic share ETH6 and Data traffic is dedicated to ports

ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5

to only ports ETH0, ETH1, ETH3, ETH4, and ETH5. No other traffic is allowed on those ports. Replication and Management traffic are only allowed on ETH6. (3 IP address Required)

- If this option is selected, replication traffic is dedicated to

- If this option is selected, management traffic is only

- If this option is selected, data traffic is dedicated

Replication Firewall Port Requirements

Installation and Integration Services

The following firewall ports must be opened for replication to operate:

•Port 80

• Port 1062

Installation and integration of the DXi7500 system by Quantum is required. Please contact your Quantum Sales representative to discuss installation services.

Phone support for the installation process is available via the Quantum support number for your area. Customers in US and Canada may call 1-800-284-5101.

Path to Tape Options Path to tape options are licensed features on the DXi7500 that allows you to export

virtual media to an attached physical tape library. This feature is used either in conjunction with Symantec NetBackup Direct to Tape or EMC Networker

Application Specific

configured, backup data can be moved directly from the DXi7500 system to a tape library.

For the application for a list of supported libraries and tape drives.

Backup Application Specific option, refer to the web site for the backup

) or with Shadow Tape Creation. Once this feature is enabled and

(Backup

Service

DXi7500 Warranty The DXi7500’s warranty includes one year of Quantum’s Bronze Support Plan for

hardware and 90 Days on the software options. This includes 5x9xNBD on-site response

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time, 5x9 telephone support, and on-line resources. This warranty covers the DXi7500 and all drives, and includes firmware downloads, telephone support, E-mail Home, and Internet access to Quantum’s online Customer Support web site. The Quantum Customer Support web site features online service request processing, web-based event status tracking, and a comprehensive Knowledge Base. Quantum’s Knowledge Base gives you 7X24 real-time electronic access to complete product and support resources and the expertise of Quantum’s Global Services organization.

• FRUs*: Chassis, fans, Fibre Channel HBA, compression cards, hard drives, power supplies, and RAID controllers

The above lists may not be comprehensive. For additional information on FRUs, please

contact your Quantum sales representative.

Service Package Upgrades

Quantum’s Global Services organization is geared towards delivering the fastest possible response and root cause resolution, helping you maximize your backup investments, better manage processes, and make the best use of your resources. We ensure total customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive, responsive services on a worldwide basis.

A variety of support options are available to you via Quantum’s tiered hardware support plans to meet a range of budget and availability requirements. Quantum’s Support Plans include

Gold (7x24x4 Hr on-site, 7x24 phone support), and a customized Platinum offering. A

Warranty extension of for the second and third year of ownership. Features of these plans include: 24-hour telephone support, on-site response, key account program manager, priority call handling, strategically located spares pools, online resources, preventative maintenance, and firmware upgrades. For more information on these service plans, please visit www.quantum.com or contact your Quantum Sales Representative.

Quantum service engineers are available around the world and are deployed to respond to on-site service demands. In addition, spare part depots are strategically located around the globe so that service technicians have access to the parts and equipment necessary to maintain or repair your DXi7500.

Silver (5x9x4 Hr on-site, 7x24 phone support for hardware and software),

Bronze (5x9xNBD on-site, 5x9 phone support) is also an option

StorageCare™ Guardian StorageCare Guardian is a remote monitoring and diagnostic solution that enables

Quantum to proactively monitor the health of Quantum systems over the internet and use intelligent diagnostics data to remotely service the equipment if issues arise.

StorageCare Guardian delivers customers at no additional cost for supported products under warranty or service contract.

more reliable backups and faster resolution time for

More reliable backups

Leveraging the intelligence inside Quantum's storage systems, StorageCare Guardian proactively monitors the health of the units, uses diagnostics data to predict possible failures, and determines whether or not the problem involves a Quantum product or other critical components in the environment.

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Faster resolution time

When issues occur, StorageCare Guardian provides better diagnostics data that will enable Quantum to identify the root cause for rapid problem resolution.

StorageCare Guardian can be downloaded from:

http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Services/GuardianInformation/Index.aspx

DXi7500 Configurations

The DXi7500 can be ordered in the following configurations (see table 1).

Table 1 DXi7500 Configurations

DXi7500 Configurations

1 Node, and 1 array module (DXi7500 Express)

1 Node, 1 array module, 1 expansion module, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

RAID 5 750 GB Drives RAID 6 1 TB Drives

Raw Capacity (TB)

12 TB 9 TB 16 TB 11 TB 5U (in 1

24 TB 18 TB 32 TB 22 TB 11U (in 1

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

Raw Capacity (TB)

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

Rack Space Required

rack)

1 Node, 2 array module, 1 expansion module, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 2 array modules, 2 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 3 array modules, 2 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 3 array modules, 3 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 3 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

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36 TB 27 TB 48 TB 33 TB 14U (in 1

rack)

48 TB 36 TB 64 TB 44 TB 17U (in 1

rack)

60 TB 45 TB 80 TB 55 TB 20U (in 1

rack)

72 TB 54 TB 96 TB 66 TB 23U (in 1

rack)

84 TB 63 TB 112 TB 77 TB 26U (in 1

rack)

RAID 5 750 GB Drives RAID 6 1 TB Drives

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DXi7500 Configurations

1 Node, 4 array modules, 4 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 5 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 6 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 7 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 8 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 9 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

Raw Capacity (TB)

96 TB 72 TB 128 TB 88 TB 29U (in 1

108 TB 81 TB 144 TB 99 TB 32U (in 2

120 TB 90 TB 160 TB 110 TB 35U (in 2

132 TB 99 TB 176 TB 121 TB 38U (in 2

144 TB 108 TB 192 TB 132 TB 41U (in 2

156 TB 117 TB 208 TB 143 TB 44U (in 2

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

Raw Capacity (TB)

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

Rack Space Required

rack)

racks)

1 Node, 4 array modules, 10 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 11 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 12 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 13 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 14 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

168 TB 126 TB 224 TB 154 TB 47U (in 2

racks)

180 TB 135 TB 240 TB 165 TB 51U (in 2

racks)

192 TB 144 TB 256 TB 176 TB 53U (in 2

racks)

204 TB 153 TB 272 TB 187 TB 56U (in 2

racks)

216 TB 162 TB 288 TB 198 TB 59U (in 2

racks)

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Product Name Quick Start Guide

RAID 5 750 GB Drives

Raw Capacity

DXi7500 Configurations

1 Node, 4 array modules, 15 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

1 Node, 4 array modules, 16 expansion modules, 1 Ethernet sw switch, and 1 Redundant power supply

itch, 1 Fibre Channel

(TB)

228 TB 171 TB 304 TB 209 TB 62U (in 2

240 TB 180 TB 320 TB 220 TB 65U (in 2

DXi7500 Shipping Information

The DXi7500 is delivered in the following configurations:

•

DXi7500 Express Shipping Configurations - see table 2

• Pre-Racked Shipping Configurations - see table 3

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

RAID 6 1 TB Drives

Raw Capacity (TB)

Native Usable Capacity (TB)

Rack Space Required

racks)

• Un-Racked Shipping Configurations - see table 4

• Cables Shipped with the DXi7500 Express, DXi7500, and DXi7500-N - see table 5

Table 2 DXi7500 Express Shipping Configurations

DXi7500 Configuration Additional Pallets Tot a l B o xe s

1 Node and 1 array module 1 2

Table 3 Pre-Racked Shipping Configurations

Rack

DXi7500 Configuration

1 Node, 1 array module, 1 expansion module, 1 Ethernet switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1 Redundant power sup

1 Node, 2 array modules, 1 expansion modules, 1 Ethern Redundant power supply

ply

et switch, 1 Fibre Channel switch, and 1

allets

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Product Name Quick Start Guide

DXi7500 Configuration

Rack Pallets