Spectra nTier500, User Manual

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Chapter 2 — Installing the nTier500
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NSTALLING THE N
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500
This section describes how to install the nTier500 and prepare it for
operation. You can reverse the instructions if you need to move and
reinstall the appliance.
Note: Spectra Logic’s professional installation services may install your
nTier500 for you.
Prepare for the Installation
Before unpacking and installing the nTier500, confirm that the following
requirements have been met:
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The installation location has adequate clearance for ventilation, minimal
dust and debris, and proximity to an appropriate AC power source.
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The appropriate network connections are available.
Important
Before moving or shipping the nTier500, remove all of the data drives from the
chassis and carefully pack them in their original shipping box to prevent damage to
the drives.
Connection Type Required for...
Ethernet
(Gigabit Ethernet or
10 Gigabit Ethernet)
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One Ethernet connection is required for accessing the BlueScale web interface
to configure and manage the nTier500.
Notes:
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If you plan to use DHCP addressing, identify a network with a properly
configured DHCP/DNS server.
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If your network does not have a DHCP/DNS server, identify a known good
IP address on the network that can be assigned as a static (fixed) IP address
for the nTier500.
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The Ethernet port used for accessing the BlueScale web interface can also
be used to provide network connectivity to the nTier500 for access to the
RAID data storage.
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A minimum of one Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) or 10 GigE network connection is
required to provide the backup servers access to the RAID data storage on
the nTier500. A GigE or 10 GigE connection is also needed if you plan to
connect the nTier500 to another nTier appliance for the purposes of
replication.
Notes:
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To connect to the backup servers over CIFS, you need a 100Base-T or
1000Base-T Ethernet connection.
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The connection used to connect the nTier500 to the backup servers can also
be used to connect the nTier500 to another nTier appliance for the
purposes of replication.