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DXi6500 and DXi6700 

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Planning Guide

Product Overview

The DXi6500 and DXi6700 disk backup and replication appliances use 
Quantum’s data deduplication 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 cost-effective 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 DXi6500 and 
DXi6700 systems makes automated WAN replication practical by 
dramatically reducing the bandwidth required to move backup data 
securely between sites.
DXi6500 and DXi6700 solutions are integrated systems that are easy to 
install and use with all leading backup applications. They provide best-in-
class performance with flexible, easy-to-use NAS and OST presentations as 
well as Ethernet and optional Fibre Channel connectivity. DXi6500 and 
DXi6700 appliances are part of a comprehensive set of backup solutions, 
serviced and supported by Quantum, the leading global specialist in 
backup, recovery, and archive.

Contents

Product Overview................................... 1
Included With Your DXi6500 and 
DXi6700.................................................. 2
Installation ............................................. 3

Rack Compatibility............................. 3
DXi6500 and DXi6700 Setup and 
Configuration..................................... 3
Network Segmentation...................... 3
Replication Firewall Port 
Requirements..................................... 8
Installation and Integration Services. 8

Service .................................................... 9

DXi6500 and DXi6700 Warranty ........ 9
Service Package Upgrades ................. 9
StorageCare™ Guardian................... 10

DXi6500 and DXi6700 Configurations. 11
DXi6500 and DXi6700 Shipping 
Information.......................................... 12
DXi6500 and DXi6700 Specifications... 12

Physical Characteristics.................... 13
Performance Characteristics ............ 18
Environmental Specifications .......... 19

Summary of Contents for DXi6500 series

Page 1: ...tes DXi6500 and DXi6700 solutions are integrated systems that are easy to install and use with all leading backup applications They provide best in class performance with flexible easy to use NAS and OST presentations as well as Ethernet and optional Fibre Channel connectivity DXi6500 and DXi6700 appliances are part of a comprehensive set of backup solutions serviced and supported by Quantum the l...

Page 2: ...nse key is pre installed on the DXi6700 Note A Fibre Channel card must be installed in the system to enable PTT Data Deduplication Enables the data deduplication capability License key is pre installed on all DXi6500 and DXi6700 models Replication Enables the replication capability License key is pre installed on all DXi6500 and DXi6700 models Storage Capacity Enables the installed storage capacit...

Page 3: ...p and Configuration After hardware has been installed and initially configured you are ready to use your DXi6500 and DXi6700 The remote management Web pages allow you to reconfigure your DXi6500 and DXi6700 at any time Required Network Information To utilize the remote management pages of the DXi6500 and DXi6700 you must connect it to your network Note the following considerations DHCP Dynamic Hos...

Page 4: ... the DXi6500 and DXi6700 system is being deployed in an environment that is not VLAN managed or in a VLAN managed environment that is properly configured for visibility to the DXi If your specific requirements cannot be met using any of the configurations described below please contact Quantum Customer Support for additional options Chapter 5 DXi6500 and DXi6700 Configuration in the DXi6500 and DX...

Page 5: ...ans that data replication and management traffic may use the same network If your network policies require separation of replication or management traffic continue to the Advanced Network Recommendations on page 7 DXi6500 Model 6510 2 x 1 GbE Ports and DXi6500 Models 6520 6530 and 6540 6 x 1 GbE Ports and DXi6700 2 x 1 GbE Ports If less than 1 Gb per second 450 GB hr of performance is required fol...

Page 6: ... Network Recommendations on page 7 DXi6500 Model 6510 2 x 1 GbE Ports and DXi6500 Models 6520 6530 and 6540 6 x 1 GbE Ports If multiple 1 Gb port connectivity is required follow these steps 1 For Segmentation select BOND ALL Not segmented 2 For Bonding select Round Robin Mode 0 3 Connect multiple DXi Ethernet ports ETH0 ETH1 for DXi6500 Model 6510 or ETH0 ETH5 for DXi6500 Models D6520 6530 and 654...

Page 7: ...ropriate configuration option to isolate traffic as necessary 1 For Bonding select Round Robin Mode 0 2 Connect the required Ethernet ports ETH0 ETH1 for DXi6500 Model 6510 or ETH0 ETH5 for DXi6500 Models 6520 6530 and 6540 to your switch Configure IP information appropriately on the IP page 3 If a Bonded configuration was selected under Segmentation contact your network administrator to create a ...

Page 8: ...i6500 NFS Performance Guidelines Replication Firewall Port Requirements The following firewall ports must be opened for replication to operate optimally Port 80 Port 1062 Installation and Integration Services Installation and integration of the DXi6500 and DXi6700 systems by Quantum is not required since the DXi6500 and DXi6700 are customer installable Quantum recommends that system installation b...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...oducts under warranty or service contract 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 Faster Resolution Time When issues occur ...

Page 11: ... 4 RAID controller cards 6 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 2 6 Expansion modules 24 56 TB 3U for node 2U for each expansion module Model 6540 1 Node 4 RAID controller cards 6 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 2 x 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports 2 6 Expansion modules 24 56 TB 3U for node 2U for each expansion module Model 6550 1 Node 4 RAID controller cards 2 x 1 GbE Ethernet ports 2 x 10 GbE Ethernet ports CX4 optical or Tw...

Page 12: ...sion Modules Pallet Dimensions Total Pallet Weight 1 0 Width 43 in 109 2 cm Length 28 in 71 2 cm Height 16 in 40 6 cm Approximately 125 lbs 56 7 kg 1 1 Width 43 in 109 2 cm Length 28 in 71 2 cm Height 26 in 66 0 cm Approximately 200 lbs 90 7 kg 1 2 Width 43 in 109 2 cm Length 28 in 71 2 cm Height 35 in 88 9 cm Approximately 275 lbs 124 7 kg 1 3 Width 52 in 132 1 cm Length 42 in 106 7 cm Height 27 ...

Page 13: ...bles provide dimensions and other physical characteristics of the DXi6500 and DXi6700 system components Table 4 Physical Characteristics Table 5 Storage Capacity Table 6 Cable Drops Table 7 DXi6500 Virtual Device Limits and Hardware Interfaces Table 8 DXi6700 Virtual Device Limits and Hardware Interfaces Table 9 Power Requirements Table 4 Physical Characteristics Node Expansion Module Height 5 2 i...

Page 14: ...nd 1 to 2 10 GbE Ethernet connections CX4 optical or Twinax for NAS or OST connectivity replication and remote management Note 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 prov...

Page 15: ...Model 6540 6 ports 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 connector and 2 ports 8 Gb Fibre Channel LC connector Model 6550 2 ports 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 connector 2 ports 10 000 BaseT Ethernet CX4 connector optical LC connector or Twinax connector and 2 ports 8 Gb Fibre Channel LC connector Power Outlets Node 2 USA type 3 prong power outlets IEC320 C13 or 2 Continental Europe type 2 prong power...

Page 16: ...rtual Device Limits and Hardware Interfaces DXi6700 Virtual Drives and Partitions Virtual Device Limits Number of Virtual Drives 40 standard 80 maximum Number of Partitions 64 maximum Hardware Interfaces 2 ports 10 100 1000 BaseT Ethernet RJ45 connector and 4 ports 8 Gb Fibre Channel LC connector ...

Page 17: ...2 USA type 3 prong power cords with IEC320 C13 connectors Two 2 Continental Europe type 2 prong power cords with CEE7 connectors Expansion Module Two 2 hot swappable redundant power supplies Two 2 USA type 3 prong power cords with IEC320 C13 connectors Two 2 Continental Europe type 2 prong power cords with CEE7 connectors Voltage Node 100 240 VAC Expansion Module 100 240 VAC Frequency Node 50 60Hz...

Page 18: ...stics Table 10 lists the performance characteristics of the DXi6500 and DXi6700 system Table 10 Performance Characteristics Performance Characteristics DXi6500 and DXi6700 Product family Adaptive ingest performance of up to 3 5 TB hour depending on model Average AC Current Node 570 Watts 5 7A 100 VAC 1945 BTU hr 570 Watts 2 4A 240 VAC 1945 BTU hr Expansion Module 230 Watts 2 3A 100 VAC 785 BTU hr ...

Page 19: ...hipping and storage 30m to 12 000 m 100 to 39 370 ft Vibration and Shock Operational Shock Peak Acceleration 3G Duration 8 milliseconds Wave Shape Sine Operational Vibration Mode Swept frequency Frequency Range 20Hz 300Hz Amplitude 0 25G Rate Duration 0 75 octaves minute Application X Y and Z axes Shipping and Storage Mode Random Vibration Frequency Range 4Hz 300Hz Amplitude 0 96 Grms Rate Duratio...

Page 20: ...ted enterprise As a long standing and trusted partner the company works closely with a broad network of resellers OEMs and other suppliers to meet customers evolving data protection needs 6 66638 02 20 6 66638 02 Rev E January 2011 DXi6500 and DXi6700 Site Planning Guide Caution The DXi6500 and DXi6700 system are designed to be installed in a rack enclosure Ensure that the operating temperature in...

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