DR Series Appliance Best Practice Guide
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.... In most cases, this guide. DR Series Manuals Dell DR Series System Administrator Guide Dell DR Series System Interoperability Guide Dell DR Series System Command Line Reference Guide Other DR Series Documentation DR6300 DR4300 DR4300e DR2000v 4 DR Series Best Practice Guide Introduction This.... Please consider the administrator's guide as a reference guide on how to the administrator guide for deploying, configuring, and maintaining a Dell DR Series backup and deduplication appliance in this guide provides only a high level description of links below. Note, this document, we...
.... In most cases, this guide. DR Series Manuals Dell DR Series System Administrator Guide Dell DR Series System Interoperability Guide Dell DR Series System Command Line Reference Guide Other DR Series Documentation DR6300 DR4300 DR4300e DR2000v 4 DR Series Best Practice Guide Introduction This.... Please consider the administrator's guide as a reference guide on how to the administrator guide for deploying, configuring, and maintaining a Dell DR Series backup and deduplication appliance in this guide provides only a high level description of links below. Note, this document, we...
DR Series System Release Notes for Version 3.2.6
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For a complete list of available DR Series system documentation, see the Dell DR Series System Administrator Guide. To download the latest drivers and firmware for the DR Series systems, DR4300e, DR4300, and DR6300. Click View All Drivers. 4. For information about the latest updates, known issues, resolutions, and other information. The related drivers, software...
For a complete list of available DR Series system documentation, see the Dell DR Series System Administrator Guide. To download the latest drivers and firmware for the DR Series systems, DR4300e, DR4300, and DR6300. Click View All Drivers. 4. For information about the latest updates, known issues, resolutions, and other information. The related drivers, software...
DR Series System Release Notes for Version 3.2.6
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... For information about external data storage capacity in the expansion shelf enclosures, see "Expansion Unit Limits" in the Dell DR Series System Interoperability Guide. Table 2. NOTE: TB and GB represent terabytes and gigabytes in decimal values, ...dell.com/support/home. For more information on the expansion shelf enclosures, see the following topic, "External Drive Capacity," as well as the topic, "DR Series Expansion Shelf," in the following table represent the additional storage capacity in binary values. Table 1. Drive and Available Physical Capacities for DR4300e, DR4300...
... For information about external data storage capacity in the expansion shelf enclosures, see "Expansion Unit Limits" in the Dell DR Series System Interoperability Guide. Table 2. NOTE: TB and GB represent terabytes and gigabytes in decimal values, ...dell.com/support/home. For more information on the expansion shelf enclosures, see the following topic, "External Drive Capacity," as well as the topic, "DR Series Expansion Shelf," in the following table represent the additional storage capacity in binary values. Table 1. Drive and Available Physical Capacities for DR4300e, DR4300...
Setting up your System
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.... Cable your DR Series system hardware and optional MD1400 storage enclosure: 1. For information about installing the rails for the Dell DR4300 system. • After the operating system and network are configured, the system can be managed using your system, read... the updates first because they often supersede information in front of your system to represent a specific system. |2 Verifying system components System components Dell DR4300 system Includes: • System bezel (optional) • Power cables (optional) • Power cable retention straps (2) • Pair of...
.... Cable your DR Series system hardware and optional MD1400 storage enclosure: 1. For information about installing the rails for the Dell DR4300 system. • After the operating system and network are configured, the system can be managed using your system, read... the updates first because they often supersede information in front of your system to represent a specific system. |2 Verifying system components System components Dell DR4300 system Includes: • System bezel (optional) • Power cables (optional) • Power cable retention straps (2) • Pair of...
Setting up your System
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...U.S. Apply the updates before using the web console or CLI. • To reinstall the system, download the Dell DR4300 Restore Manager from Dell.com/support/downloads. This product is the Service Tag number of setting up your secondary DNS address is displayed....about new features and known issues with all the values you complete setting up the Dell DR4300 system, navigate to Dell.com/support/home, enter your Dell DR4300 System (continued) |5 Connecting the DR4300 system to configure your solution and technical specifications. The Owner's Manual provides information ...
...U.S. Apply the updates before using the web console or CLI. • To reinstall the system, download the Dell DR4300 Restore Manager from Dell.com/support/downloads. This product is the Service Tag number of setting up your secondary DNS address is displayed....about new features and known issues with all the values you complete setting up the Dell DR4300 system, navigate to Dell.com/support/home, enter your Dell DR4300 System (continued) |5 Connecting the DR4300 system to configure your solution and technical specifications. The Owner's Manual provides information ...
System Owners Manual
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Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E31S Series Regulatory Type: E31S001
Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E31S Series Regulatory Type: E31S001
System Owners Manual
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Contents 1 Dell DR4300 system overview...8 Front panel features and indicators...8 Back panel features...9 Diagnostic indicators on the front panel...11 Hard drive indicator codes...12 NIC indicator codes......
Contents 1 Dell DR4300 system overview...8 Front panel features and indicators...8 Back panel features...9 Diagnostic indicators on the front panel...11 Hard drive indicator codes...12 NIC indicator codes......
System Owners Manual
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...to two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 processors, up ) press and hold the system ID button (for more than 15 seconds). 8 Dell DR4300 system overview Front panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 System identification button Icon Description Enables you to 24 DIMMs, ... to turn the system ID on the front and back panels. NMI button 5. The identification buttons are accessible from the front panel. Dell DR4300 system front panel features and indicators 1. The hot swappable hard drives are on or off. Figure 1. Hard drives 7. USB management port...
...to two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 processors, up ) press and hold the system ID button (for more than 15 seconds). 8 Dell DR4300 system overview Front panel features and indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector 1 System identification button Icon Description Enables you to 24 DIMMs, ... to turn the system ID on the front and back panels. NMI button 5. The identification buttons are accessible from the front panel. Dell DR4300 system front panel features and indicators 1. The hot swappable hard drives are on or off. Figure 1. Hard drives 7. USB management port...
System Owners Manual
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... you to do so by qualified support personnel or by instructions in troubleshooting the system. The information tag is turned off. Dell DR4300 system overview 9 NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, when the power button is used in the operating system's documentation. For... more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information ...
... you to do so by qualified support personnel or by instructions in troubleshooting the system. The information tag is turned off. Dell DR4300 system overview 9 NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, when the power button is used in the operating system's documentation. For... more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. This feature aggregates hardware or firmware inventory and various system level diagnostic and error information ...
System Owners Manual
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... integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Card (NIC) connectors or Four integrated connectors that include: • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors 10 Dell DR4300 system overview System identification button 3. Back panel features Item Indicator, button, or Icon connector 1 System identification button 2 System identification connector 3 iDRAC8 Enterprise port 4 Half-height...
... integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Card (NIC) connectors or Four integrated connectors that include: • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors 10 Dell DR4300 system overview System identification button 3. Back panel features Item Indicator, button, or Icon connector 1 System identification button 2 System identification connector 3 iDRAC8 Enterprise port 4 Half-height...
System Owners Manual
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... and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). If the a failed power supply unit (PSU) or problem persists, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. Ensure that has an error. Related reference Getting help section. None required. The indicator...an electrical error the specific issue. For more information about error messages, see the Getting help section. See the Getting help Dell DR4300 system overview 11 If it into a working power source and press the power button. See the Getting help section. If the...
... and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). If the a failed power supply unit (PSU) or problem persists, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software. Ensure that has an error. Related reference Getting help section. None required. The indicator...an electrical error the specific issue. For more information about error messages, see the Getting help section. See the Getting help Dell DR4300 system overview 11 If it into a working power source and press the power button. See the Getting help section. If the...
System Owners Manual
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... the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not turn on . Drives are initialized after six seconds 12 Dell DR4300 system overview The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive. Hard drive indicator codes Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Flashes green...
... the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not turn on . Drives are initialized after six seconds 12 Dell DR4300 system overview The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive. Hard drive indicator codes Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Flashes green...
System Owners Manual
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... indicator shows whether power is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed. The NIC is present or a power fault has occurred. NIC indicators 1. Dell DR4300 system overview 13 The link LED indicates the speed of the connected network. activity indicator Table 5. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is being...
... indicator shows whether power is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed. The NIC is present or a power fault has occurred. NIC indicators 1. Dell DR4300 system overview 13 The link LED indicates the speed of the connected network. activity indicator Table 5. The activity LED indicates whether the NIC is being...
System Owners Manual
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...rate and turns off. NOTE: Ensure that both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the PSU. Figure 5. CAUTION: If two PSUs are of Dell PowerEdge servers can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both the PSUs are used, they can result in an error ...the PSU handle flashes green. NOTE: Mixing PSUs from a high output configuration to the PSU and the PSU is not connected. 14 Dell DR4300 system overview Indicates a problem with the exception of the same type and have the same maximum output power. Power is operational.
...rate and turns off. NOTE: Ensure that both 220 V and 110 V input voltages with the PSU. Figure 5. CAUTION: If two PSUs are of Dell PowerEdge servers can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both the PSUs are used, they can result in an error ...the PSU handle flashes green. NOTE: Mixing PSUs from a high output configuration to the PSU and the PSU is not connected. 14 Dell DR4300 system overview Indicates a problem with the exception of the same type and have the same maximum output power. Power is operational.
System Owners Manual
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... Direct status indicator The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import). Dell DR4300 system overview 15 Table 7. Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks. Indicates that the laptop is unplugged. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct...
... Direct status indicator The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management port (USB XML Import). Dell DR4300 system overview 15 Table 7. Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks. Indicates that the laptop is unplugged. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct...
System Owners Manual
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... Slow blink Quick Sync is not delivered to the Quick Sync bezel. Blinks rapidly continuously Quick Sync hardware is used by Dell to route support calls to be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The Express Service Code and Service ...iDRAC. Quick Sync Status Indicator 2. Documentation matrix The documentation matrix describes documents for setting up your system or see Dell.com/support/home 16 Dell DR4300 system overview Rack documentation included with your system and know the system technical specifications Refer to transfer. Blinks continuously ...
... Slow blink Quick Sync is not delivered to the Quick Sync bezel. Blinks rapidly continuously Quick Sync hardware is used by Dell to route support calls to be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. The Express Service Code and Service ...iDRAC. Quick Sync Status Indicator 2. Documentation matrix The documentation matrix describes documents for setting up your system or see Dell.com/support/home 16 Dell DR4300 system overview Rack documentation included with your system and know the system technical specifications Refer to transfer. Blinks continuously ...
System Owners Manual
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... subsystem Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/ esmmanuals Dell DR4300 system overview 17 Set up your system or see Dell.com/support/home Troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual at Dell.com/support/ home Manage DR... Controller Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals Set up your Dell DR4300 system that monitor system components Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals Check the event and...
... subsystem Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/ esmmanuals Dell DR4300 system overview 17 Set up your system or see Dell.com/support/home Troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual at Dell.com/support/ home Manage DR... Controller Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals Set up your Dell DR4300 system that monitor system components Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals Check the event and...
System Owners Manual
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Table 12. Dimensions of your Dell DR4300 system Table 11. Chassis dimensions of your system Xa Xb Y 482.4 mm 444.0 mm 87.3 mm Za (with all hard drives/SSDs) 36.5 kg (80.47 lb) (3.5-inch hard drive systems) 18 Technical specifications Chassis weight System Dell DR4300 system Maximum weight (with bezel) 32.0 mm Za (without bezel) 18.0 mm Zb 684.0 mm Zc 723.0 mm Chassis weight This section describes the weight of the system. 2 Technical specifications Chassis dimensions This section describes the physical dimensions of the system. Figure 7.
Table 12. Dimensions of your Dell DR4300 system Table 11. Chassis dimensions of your system Xa Xb Y 482.4 mm 444.0 mm 87.3 mm Za (with all hard drives/SSDs) 36.5 kg (80.47 lb) (3.5-inch hard drive systems) 18 Technical specifications Chassis weight System Dell DR4300 system Maximum weight (with bezel) 32.0 mm Za (without bezel) 18.0 mm Zb 684.0 mm Zc 723.0 mm Chassis weight This section describes the weight of the system. 2 Technical specifications Chassis dimensions This section describes the physical dimensions of the system. Figure 7.
System Owners Manual
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...NOTE: This system is calculated using slots 1 through 4 on the system board using expansion card risers. Expansion bus specifications The Dell DR4300 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards, which need to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. PSU specifications PSU ...the riser, ensure that both the processors are 1333MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 2133MT/s, or 2400 MT/s. System battery specifications Your Dell DR4300 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery. This system supports three types of expansion card risers. Expansion card riser ...
...NOTE: This system is calculated using slots 1 through 4 on the system board using expansion card risers. Expansion bus specifications The Dell DR4300 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards, which need to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. PSU specifications PSU ...the riser, ensure that both the processors are 1333MT/s, 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, 2133MT/s, or 2400 MT/s. System battery specifications Your Dell DR4300 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery. This system supports three types of expansion card risers. Expansion card riser ...
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...inch hard drives and two optional 2.5-inch back-accessible SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives. Internal Dual SD Module The Dell DR4300 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with 16 MB capacity. 20 Technical specifications NOTE: One card slot is a 9-pin...table provides more information about the USB specifications: Table 16. Drive specifications Hard drives The Dell DR4300 system supports up to a VGA display. Ports and connectors specifications USB ports The Dell DR4300 system supports: • USB 2.0-compliant ports on the front panel • USB 3.0-complaint...
...inch hard drives and two optional 2.5-inch back-accessible SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives. Internal Dual SD Module The Dell DR4300 system supports two optional flash memory card slots with 16 MB capacity. 20 Technical specifications NOTE: One card slot is a 9-pin...table provides more information about the USB specifications: Table 16. Drive specifications Hard drives The Dell DR4300 system supports up to a VGA display. Ports and connectors specifications USB ports The Dell DR4300 system supports: • USB 2.0-compliant ports on the front panel • USB 3.0-complaint...