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DXi6500 and DXi6700

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DXi6500 and DXi6700 Site

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

2Included With Your DXi6500 and DXi6700

DXi6500 and DXi6700 Site Planning Guide

Included With Your DXi6500 and DXi6700

The DXi6500 and DXi6700 are fully configured to your specifications and pre-tested in

the factory. Every DXi6500 and DXi6700 configuration arrives with all necessary parts

included. Each system comes with an accessory kit containing rack-mount hardware and

a Quick Reference and Documentation CD which includes the

User’s Guide

Licenses The following licenses are included with the DXi6500 and DXi6700. Some licenses are

pre-installed and some are included on license certificates, as noted below.

•NAS — Enables the NAS interface to hosts. (License key is pre-installed on all

DXi6500 models.)

•VTL — Enables the VTL interface to hosts on the DXi6700 only. (License key is pre-

installed on all DXi6700 models.)

•Backup Application Specific — Enables the OST Direct Path to Tape (PTT) capability

on DXi6500, Model 6540 and Model 6550. (This license is enabled when the OST

license is installed on DXi6500, Model 6540 and Model 6550. A separate license key

is not required.) The license 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 capacity for the system. (License

key is pre-installed on all DXi6500 and DXi6700 models.)

Note: A storage capacity license key is pre-installed for all capacity shipped from

the factory. You must install license keys for additional capacity purchased

after the initial point of sale are installed. If you purchase a storage capacity

upgrade, a license certificate to enable the additional capacity is included

with the upgrade.

•OST — Enables the Open Storage Technology (OST) connection. (License certificate

is included with all DXi6500 models.)

Note: Follow the instructions on the license certificate to obtain a license key at

www.quantum.com. Installing the OST license on a DXi6500, Model 6540

or Model 6550 also enables the OST Direct PTT capability on the DXi.

•DXi Advanced Reporting — Enables the DXi Advanced Reporting capability.

(License key is pre-installed on all DXi6500 and DXi6700 models.)

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Installation

Rack Compatibility Nearly all standard four-post 19” server racks meeting EIA-310 specifications are

compatible with the DXi6500 and DXi6700 rack mount kits. Rack cabinets meeting

EIA-310 specifications have an alternating pattern of three holes per rack unit with

center-to-center hole spacing (beginning at the top hole of a 1-U space) of 15.9 mm,

15.9 mm, and 12.7 mm (0.625 inch, 0.625 inch, and 0.5 inch) for the front and back

vertical rails. For detailed information, refer to the

Quantum DXi6500 and DXi6700

User's Guide

(PN 6-66639).

Note: The rack mounting rails extend to support rack depths from 26.5 to 36.4 inches

(67.3 to 92.4 cm).

When planning your rack installation, be sure to consider leaving room in the rack for

future system expansion. You can expand the storage capacity of the DXi6500 and

DXi6700 (some configurations) by adding up to six expansion modules.

See Physical Characteristics on page 13 for node and expansion module rack space

requirements.

DXi6500 and DXi6700

Setup 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 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 pages

to modify all DXi6500 and DXi6700 settings, including network settings. Refer to the

DXi6500 and DXi6700 User’s Guide

included on the Quick Reference and

Documentation CD for additional information on initially configuring your DXi6500 and

DXi6700.

Network Segmentation Network segmentation provides the ability to split your network into subnetworks or

segments. There are two main purposes for segmenting your network:

•Separate Physical Interfaces - If your network is physically partitioned with no

connectivity between the partitions, the DXi6500 and DXi6700 needs the ability to

communicate with each partition individually.

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•Combine or Separate Network Traffic - Network traffic is either separated

according to specific network needs or combined on a single IP address for

simplicity. The DXi6500 and DXi6700 has the capability of separating data traffic,

replication traffic, and management traffic. Each traffic type can have its own IP

address or they can be combined on a single IP address.

Some DXi network settings and configuration combinations can have wide ranging and

subtle effects throughout the server and storage ecosystem. Possible negative effects of

improper configuration range from sub-optimal performance to “silent” network

problems that are hard to diagnose. In general, the simplest configuration that meets

your requirements is preferred. The guidelines below are presented in sequence from

basic through advanced.

All configuration items described are located in the DXi6500 and DXi6700 remote

management pages, on the Configuration > Network > IP page and the

Configuration > Network > Segmentation and Bonding page.

The recommendations and configurations presented below assume that 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 DXi6700 User’s

Guide

contains descriptions of the network segmentation options, however, refer to the

following sections for network segmentation recommendations:

•General Recommendations

•DXi6500 Segmentation Options

•DXi6500 Performance Guidelines

General

Recommendations

When considering the use of network segmentation, refer to the following general

recommendations:

Avoid Segmentation Where Possible

Segmentation options are provided for use in environments where it is required to

separate management, data, and replication traffic, but in most cases this is not

necessary and simply introduces unneeded configuration complexity.

Avoid LACP

While the use of LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) to manage the allocation of

traffic across bonded DXi ports is supported as an advanced configuration option, its

use is discouraged. LACP configuration can be complex, and improper configuration can

render your system inaccessible.

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Use Round Robin

Where possible, use of balanced Round Robin (Mode zero) bonds is preferred for

simplicity. Round Robin refers to the method used by the DXi system to balance

outbound data transmission. It has no effect on data reception inbound to the DXi

system. Inbound traffic is controlled by the load balancing algorithm within the

upstream Ethernet switch. Based on the switch algorithm in use, traffic observed

inbound to the DXi system may or may not appear balanced. This is normal.

DXi6500 Segmentation

Options

The following network segmentation recommendations are listed in order of

complexity:

•Basic Network Recommendations

•Intermediate Network Recommendations

•Advanced Network Recommendations

Basic Network Recommendations

Basic network configurations do not include network segmentation, do not require

switch re-configuration, and conform to the General Recommendations on page 4. No

Segmentation means 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, follow these

steps. Otherwise proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6.

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL (Not segmented).

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

3Connect a single DXi Ethernet port (ETH0 preferred) to your switch and configure IP

information appropriately on the IP page.

DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2 x 10 GbE Ports) -10 GbE Connectivity

Not Available

If single 1 Gb port connectivity meets requirements, follow these steps. Otherwise

proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6.

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL 1 Gb (Not segmented).

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

3Connect a single DXi 1 Gb Ethernet port (ETH0 preferred) to your switch and

configure IP information appropriately on the IP page.

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DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2x 10 GbE Ports) - 10 GbE Connectivity

Is Available

If single 10 Gb connectivity is desired and meets requirements, follow these steps.

Otherwise proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6. Use of

multiple 10 Gb connections is currently not recommended.

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL 10 Gb (Not segmented).

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

3Connect a single DXi 10 Gb Ethernet port (ETH4 preferred) to your switch and

configure IP information appropriately on the IP tab.

Intermediate Network Recommendations

Intermediate network configurations do not include segmentation, but do require

switch re-configuration and conform to the General Recommendations on page 4. No

Segmentation means 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)

If multiple 1 Gb port connectivity is required, follow these steps:

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL (Not segmented).

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

3Connect multiple DXi Ethernet ports (ETH0–ETH1 for DXi6500 Model 6510, or

ETH0–ETH5 for DXi6500 Models D6520, 6530,and 6540) to your switch based on

your requirements. Configure IP information appropriately on the IP page.

4Contact your network administrator to create a Round Robin compatible Link

Aggregation Group on the switch encompassing all connected ports.

DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2 x 10 GbE Ports) -10 GbE Connectivity

Not Available

If dual 1 Gb port connectivity meets requirements, follow these steps:

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL 1 Gb (Not segmented).

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

3Connect both DXi 1 Gb Ethernet ports (ETH0 and ETH1) to your switch and

configure IP information appropriately on the IP page.

4Contact your network administrator to create a Round Robin compatible Link

Aggregation Group on the switch encompassing the ports connected to ETH0 and

ETH1.

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DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2 x 10 GbE Ports) - 10 GbE Connectivity

Is Available

For simplicity, use of both 10 GbE ports simultaneously is discouraged. Configuration

recommendations for the use of bonded 10 GbE ports are unique to the type of 10 Gb

switch used. Contact Quantum Customer Support for specific guidance if you require

dual-10 GbE connectivity.

Advanced Network Recommendations

Advanced configurations include segmentation for separation of data, management,

and replication traffic, but otherwise conform to the General Recommendations on

page 4. Switch configuration changes may be required. Note that segmentation is

discrete. For example, if an option indicates ETH0 (Replication) BOND ALL-1

(Management/Data), replication traffic will exclusively traverse port ETH0, and

Management and Data traffic will exclusively traverse ETH1.

DXi6500, Model 6510 (2 x 1 GbE Ports) and DXi6500, Models 6520, 6530, and 6540

(6 x 1 GbE Ports)

For advanced network configuration, follow these steps:

1For Segmentation, select the appropriate configuration option to isolate traffic as

necessary.

1For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

2Connect 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.

3If a Bonded configuration was selected under Segmentation, contact your network

administrator to create a Round Robin compatible Link Aggregation Group on the

switch encompassing the bonded ports.

DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2 x 10 GbE Ports) -10 GbE Connectivity

Not Available

For advanced network configuration, follow these steps:

1For Segmentation, select BOND ALL 1 Gb (Replication/Management/Data).

2Connect both DXi 1 Gb Ethernet ports (ETH0 and ETH1) to your switch and

configure IP information appropriately on the IP page.

3Switch configuration changes are required. Contact your network administrator to

create a Round Robin compatible Link Aggregation Group encompassing the

bonded ports.

DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1 GbE Ports and 2 x 10 GbE Ports) - 10 GbE Connectivity

Is Available

For advanced network configuration, follow these steps:

1For Segmentation, select the appropriate configuration option to isolate traffic as

necessary.

2For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0).

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3Connect the required Ethernet ports to your switch and configure IP information

appropriately on the IP page.

For simplicity, use of both 10 GbE ports simultaneously is discouraged.

Configuration recommendations for the use of bonded 10 GbE ports are unique to

the type of 10 Gb switch used. Contact Quantum Customer Support for specific

guidance if you require dual-10 GbE connectivity.

4Contact your network administrator to create a Round Robin compatible Link

Aggregation Group on the switch corresponding to each group of bonded ports.

DXi6500 Performance

Guidelines

When connecting to a DXi6500 using NFS, each backup file/job written concurrently to

the DXi6500 is considered a stream. For optimal performance, Quantum recommends

6–8 streams per host (media server).

The recommended number of hosts (media servers) varies by model (see Table 1 ).

Table 1 DXi6500 NFS

Performance Guidelines

Replication Firewall

Port Requirements

The following firewall ports must be opened for replication to operate optimally:

•Port80

• 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 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. Customers in the U.S. and Canada may call 1-800-284-5101.

DXi6500 Model Network Connectivity Hosts/Streams

Model 6510 2 x 1 GbE 2–4 hosts / 6–8 streams per host

Model 6520 6 x 1 GbE 6–12 hosts/ 6–8 streams per host

Model 6530 and 6540 6 x 1 GbE 6–12 hosts/ 6–8 streams per host

Model 6550 2 x 1 GbE + 2 x 10 GbE 6–12 hosts (1 Gb) / 6–8 streams per host

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Service

DXi6500 and DXi6700

Warranty

The DXi6500 and DXi6700 warranty includes one year of Quantum’s Bronze Support

Plan. This includes next business day on-site response, 5x9 telephone support, and on-

line resources. This warranty covers the DXi6500 and DXi6700 and all drives, and

includes firmware downloads, telephone support, E-mail Home, and Internet access to

Quantum’s online Customer Support web site. The Quantum Customer Support web site

features online service request processing, Web-based event status tracking, and a

comprehensive Knowledge Base. Quantum’s Knowledge Base gives you 7x24 real-time

electronic access to complete product and support resources and the expertise of

Quantum’s Global Services organization.

•Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) - Power supply module, solid state drive

(64 GB, 2.5”) in carrier, hard disk drive (1TB, 3.5”) in carrier, external SAS cable

•Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) - Chassis (Node), chassis (Expansion Module), 4 port

1 GbE NIC, 2 port 10 GbE NIC, 2 port 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBA, RAID controller, DDR3

memory module, battery backup module (BBU), internal SAS cable (Node), internal

SAS cable (Expansion Module), DVD-ROM drive, 80mm chassis fan (internal center),

80mm chassis fan (rear exhaust)

Note: The above lists may not be comprehensive. For additional information on FRUs,

please 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

basis.

A variety of support options are available to you via Quantum’s tiered hardware support

plans to meet a range of budget and availability requirements. Quantum’s Support

Plans include Next Business Day Gold (Next Business Day Onsite, 7x24 Phone Support),

Gold (7x24x4 Hr on-site, 7x24 phone support), and a customized Platinum offering. A

Warranty extension of Bronze (5x9xNBD on-site, 5x9 phone support) is also an option

for the second and third year of ownership. Features of these plans include: 24-hour

telephone support, on-site response, access to strategic account management (available

with select service packages), priority call handling, strategically located spares parts,

online resources, and firmware upgrades. For more information on these service plans,

please visit www.quantum.com or contact your Quantum Sales Representative.

Quantum service engineers are available around the world and are deployed to respond

to on-site service demands. In addition, spare part depots are strategically located

around the globe so that service technicians have access to the parts and equipment

necessary to maintain or repair your DXi6500 and DXi6700.

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StorageCare™ Guardian StorageCare Guardian is a remote monitoring and diagnostic solution that enables

Quantum to proactively monitor the health of Quantum systems over the Internet and

use intelligent diagnostics data to remotely service the equipment if issues arise.

StorageCare Guardian delivers more reliable backups and faster resolution time for

customers at no additional cost for supported products 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, StorageCare Guardian provides better diagnostics data that will

enable Quantum to identify the root cause for rapid problem resolution.

StorageCare Guardian can be downloaded from:

www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Services/GuardianInformation/Index.aspx

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