DXi3500 and DXi5500
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3500 and
DX
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5500 Site
Planning Guide
Product Overview
The DXi-Series 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 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 DXi-Series appliances make
automated, WAN replication practical by dramatically reducing the
bandwidth required to move backup data securely between sites. DXi-
Series solutions are integrated appliances 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 iSCSI
connectivity. DXi-Series appliances are part of a comprehensive set of
backup solutions, serviced and supported by Quantum, the leading global
specialist in backup, recovery, and archive.
Included with your DXi-Series
The DXi-Series is fully configured to your specifications and pre-tested in
the factory. Every DXi-Series base system arrives on a pallet with all parts
included and ready to install. Each system comes with an accessory kit
containing rack-mount hardware, Quick Start Guide, and Documentation
CD which includes the User’s Guide.
Contents
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Product Overview....................................... 1
Included with your DXi-Series ................... 1
Installation.................................................. 2
Self Installation ....................................... 2
Rack Compatibility .................................. 3
DXi-Series Setup and Configuration ...... 3
Professional Services............................... 3
Service......................................................... 3
DXi-Series Warranty................................. 3
StorageCare™ Guardian .......................... 4
Service Package Upgrades ...................... 4
DXi-Series Specifications............................ 5
Physical Characteristics........................... 5
Performance Characteristics................... 6
Environmental Specifications................. 6