Review the following topics to get started with the HyperScale X Appliance :
Step 1: What's in the Box
Ensure that you have received all the items in the shipment. For more information, see What's in the Box.
Step 2: Hardware Setup
It is important to properly setup your hardware before you get started. Hardware setup consists of the following steps:
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Racking the Appliance |
Racking the appliance to properly secure the hardware and connect the server. |
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Setup the Static IP For IPMI |
Setup the IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) to provide remote access and monitoring. |
Step 3: Deploying HyperScale X Appliance
Choose a deployment method based on your network topology:
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Task |
Description |
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Redundant Networking (Recommended method) |
Deploying the appliance with a bonded 10GigE data protection and a bonded 10GigE storage pool networks. |
Deploying HyperScale X Appliance with Redundant Networking (Recommended Deployment Method) |
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Basic Networking |
Deploying the appliance with 10GigE data protection and 10GigE storage pool network. (with no network bonding.) |
Step 4: Completing the Setup
Choose a deployment type based on your setup:
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Deployment Type |
Description |
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New CommCells |
Tasks associated with setting up a new CommCell. |
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Existing CommCells |
Tasks Associated with setting up an existing CommCell. |
Where to Go From Here
After setting up the appliance, you can perform one or more of the following tasks:
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Task |
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Verifying the Default Configurations |
Verify the information associated with the storage pools and disk libraries. |
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Install Data Protection Agents |
Install Data Protection Agents on clients that you wish to backup. |