Installation

Before starting an installation, you will need to determine if the DXi system is a DXi4700 G1 or DXi4700 G2. The DXi4700 model information is located on the pull-out information tag on the front of the Node. For more information about determining the DXi4700 model, see the DXi4700 Installation and Configuration Guide.

Nearly all standard four-post EIA 19” server racks are compatible with the DXi4700 rack mount kits.

See Physical Characteristics for system rack space requirements.

After hardware has been installed and initially configured, you are ready to use your DXi4700. The remote management console allows you to reconfigure your DXi4700 at any time.

Required Network Information

To utilize the remote management console of the DXi4700, you must connect it to your network.

Note the following considerations:

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is not supported. You must provide a static IP address at the time of installation.
• The default IP Address is: 10.1.1.1

You and other administrative users can always return to the remote management console to modify all DXi4700 settings, including network settings. Refer to the DXi4700 User’s Guide for additional information on initially configuring your DXi4700.

During network configuration, each individual interface on the DXi4700 can be configured as a subnet with its own network settings. Each physical Ethernet port can be configured as an interface. In addition, you can also create bonded interfaces (logical ports) consisting of two or more physical ports.

You can specify the type of traffic allowed on each interface (management, replication, or data). Alternately, you can allow any traffic type on an interface. In this case, the routing of different traffic types, as well as firewall capability, must be controlled using the network infrastructure (routers and switches) that the DXi4700 is connected to.

Note: Each configured network interface requires its own set of network settings (IP address, network mask, and gateway).

For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network switch is required. (A network switch is not supplied with the DXi4700.) The DXi4700 bonding settings must match the switch settings. If the switch settings and the DXi4700 settings do not match, your system may become inaccessible through the switch.

Planning Network Configuration

Prior to installation of the DXi4700, make sure to work with your network administrator to determine the network settings that will be needed to properly integrate the DXi4700 with your network infrastructure. Consider the following questions:

• What hostname will the DXi be assigned?
• What are the default gateway and DNS servers for your company?
• How many Ethernet cables (1 GbE and 10 GbE) will be connected to the DXi?
• Will you configure Ethernet ports individually or bond multiple ports into a single network device?
• If bonding Ethernet ports, what bonding mode is compatible with your network switch (Round Robin, LACP, or Active Backup)?
• How many IP addresses (network interfaces) are required, and what traffic types will be allowed on each interface (Management, Data, and Replication)?
• Will you assign a VLAN Tag ID to an interface?
• Will an interface use Jumbo Frame MTU size?
• What is the IP address, network mask, and gateway to use for each network interface?
• Will host routes be required to communicate with systems that are on subnets not reachable through the default gateway?

The following firewall ports must be opened for correct function of the DXi4700.

Installation and integration of the DXi4700 system by Quantum is not required since the DXi4700 is customer installable and upgradeable. Quantum recommends that system installation be performed only by qualified network or system administrators who have a working knowledge of ISV setup and configuration.

If you want to purchase professional installation services, please contact your Quantum Sales representative to discuss installation services.

Phone support for the installation process is available via the Quantum support number for your area. Quantum World Wide phone support is as follows:

Americas:

1-800-284-5101 (toll free)

+1-720-249-5700

Europe, Middle East and Africa:

+800-7826-8888 (toll free)

+49-6131-3241-1164

Asia Pacific:

+800-7826-8887 (toll free)

+603-7953-3010