Important notices
The previous chapters provide reference materials. The actual installation process begins
with the following instructions.
NOTICE
If, during any part of these installation instructions, you encounter hardware or software
failure, contact your EMC Account Team for assistance in obtaining the proper services.
Installation is not covered under warranty or maintenance contract.
NOTICE
Modifying the Avamar system in any way other than as instructed by product
documentation or authorized EMC personnel is strictly forbidden. This includes installing
third-party software on the node; creating, modifying or deleting any file or directory in an
Avamar system; or changing any configuration settings in the hardware, firmware, or
operating system.
Prerequisites
A single-node server combines on a single node all the features and functions of the
utility and storage nodes of a multi-node server. This includes hosting basic control and
communication services (for example, administrator server, NTP, and so forth), as well as
storing the actual client backups.
Regardless of configuration, all nodes are already burned in and preloaded with the
operating system.
WARNING
The node is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To
avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not try to lift, remove, or install
the node without a mechanical lift or help from another person.
Site and environmental requirements
The
EMC Avamar Data Store Gen4, Gen4S, and Gen4T Site Prep Technical Specifications
provide component part numbers and a complete understanding of on-site hardware
requirements that must be fulfilled before installation of an ADS system (rack space,
power, cooling, and so forth).
Required tools, equipment, software, and information
Before starting, obtain the following:
Table 9 Required Items
Requirement
Description
Tools
l
Phillips-head screwdriver
l
Tie wraps
l
Flashlight
Installation Prerequisites
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Customer Installation Guide
