Dell PowerVault DL4000 Deployment Manual

Also see for PowerVault DL4000: Deployment guide Handbook Release note Getting started guide Owner's manual

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• A static IP address and DNS server IP address, if not provided by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP)• User name and password with administrator privilegesSetting Up The HardwareThe appliance ships with a single PowerVault DL4000 system. Before setting up the appliance hardware, see theGettingStarted Guide for your PowerVault DL4000 system that shipped with the appliance. Unpack and set up the DL Backup toDisk Appliance hardware.NOTE: The software is pre-installed on the appliance. Any media included with the system must be used only in theevent of a system recovery.To set up the DL Backup to Disk Appliance hardware:1. Rack and cable the PowerVault DL4000 system and storage enclosure(s).2. Turn on the storage enclosure(s) and then the PowerVault DL4000 system.Installing The Appliance In A RackIf the PowerVault DL4000 system includes a rail kit, locate theRack Installation Instructions supplied with the rack kit.Follow the instructions to install the rails in the rack unit and to install the PowerVault DL4000 system and the storageenclosure in the rack.Cabling The ApplianceLocate the PowerVault DL4000Getting Started Guide that shipped with the appliance and follow the instructions toattach:• The keyboard, mouse, monitor, power, and network cables to the PowerVault DL4000 system• The power cablesSetting The Storage Enclosure Configuration SwitchSet the storage mode for the storage enclosure to unified mode as indicated in the following figures.NOTE: The configuration switch must be set before turning on the storage enclosure. Changing the configurationmode after turning on the storage enclosure has no effect on enclosure configuration until the system is powercycled. For more information, see theDell PowerVault MD1200 Hardware Owner's Manual at dell.com/support/manuals.6