EMC2 Avamar Gen4S User manual

EMC® Avamar® Data Store
Gen4S
Customer Installation Guide
300-999-651
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General Information 9
Important terms and concepts.......................................................................10
Nodes.............................................................................................. 10
Utility node...................................................................................... 10
Storage nodes..................................................................................10
Single-node servers......................................................................... 10
Extended retention media access node............................................ 10
NDMP accelerator node....................................................................11
Node resource database (probe.xml)................................................11
Avamar Downloader Service.............................................................11
Local downloader service.................................................................11
Avamar FTP site................................................................................11
Avamar Installation Manager............................................................11
Avamar login manager..................................................................... 11
Packages......................................................................................... 12
Bonded network interfaces.............................................................. 12
High-availability network .................................................................12
ConnectEMC.....................................................................................12
Email home......................................................................................13
EMC repository.................................................................................13
Local repository............................................................................... 13
Manifest file.....................................................................................13
Information for customers............................................................................. 13
Fundamental Avamar principles....................................................... 14
Avamar 7.x installation features overview......................................................14
How long will the Avamar software installation take?........................14
Avamar Installation Manager............................................................15
Process flow.....................................................................................15
Log files........................................................................................... 16
In-flight encryption...........................................................................16
Avamar Downloader Service.............................................................16
Hardware Specifications 19
Hardware specifications................................................................................20
M600 (2.0 TB licensed capacity)...................................................... 20
M1200 (3.9 TB licensed capacity).................................................... 20
M2400 (7.8 TB licensed capacity).................................................... 20
Avamar Business Edition/S2400 node (7.8 TB licensed capacity).....20
Service port connectivity............................................................................... 20
M600, M1200, and M2400.............................................................. 21
S2400..............................................................................................21
Node components.........................................................................................21
M600, M1200, M2400, and Avamar Business Edition (S2400) Nodes
........................................................................................................ 22
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
CONTENTS
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Networking 25
Overview....................................................................................................... 26
Basic networking configuration..................................................................... 26
Supported network configurations................................................................ 27
Single-node servers......................................................................... 27
Advanced network configuration – dpnnetutil utility......................................29
Features provided by dpnnetutil.......................................................30
Replication....................................................................................................30
Single-node servers......................................................................... 30
Installation Prerequisites 33
Important notices..........................................................................................34
Prerequisites.................................................................................................34
Site and environmental requirements...............................................34
Required tools, equipment, software, and information..................... 34
Verifying checksums........................................................................ 36
Mounting the Single-Node Server 37
How to begin.................................................................................................38
Rail assembly kit........................................................................................... 38
Hardware Installation.................................................................................... 38
System Preparation 43
Preparing the server for software installation.................................................44
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
CONTENTS
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Preface
As part of an effort to improve its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its
software and hardware. Therefore, all versions of the software or hardware currently in
use may not support some functions that are described in this document. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features.
Contact your EMC technical support professional if a product does not function correctly
or does not function as described in this document.
Note
This document was accurate at publication time. Go to EMC Online Support (https://
support.emc.com) to ensure that you are using the latest version of this document.
Purpose
This publication describes how to configure and install a new Avamar Data Store (ADS)
Gen4S single-node server. Implementation is typically performed remotely by EMC
personnel.
Audience
The information in this publication is primarily intended for persons responsible for
configuring and installing ADS Gen4S.
Installation in this context is the physical rack and stack, power, cable, and initial
network configuration required to facilitate software implementation done by EMC
personnel or an authorized partner. EMC field personnel and partners should use SolVe
Desktop documentation.
Revision history
The following table presents the revision history of this document.
Table 1 Revision history
Revision Date Description
01 October 25, 2012 Q4 Data Store Release 01 version.
02 February 11, 2013 Gen4S General Availability Release 02 version.
03 July 10, 2013 Initial release of Avamar 7.0
04 May 9, 2016 Avamar 7.3 and Gen4T General Availability
Related documentation
The following EMC publications provide additional information:
l
EMC Avamar Data Store Customer Service Guide
Special notice conventions used in this document
EMC uses the following conventions for special notices:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, results in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices that are not related to personal injury.
Note
Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.
Typographical conventions
EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document:
Table 2 Typographical conventions
Bold Used for names of interface elements, such as names of windows,
dialog boxes, buttons, fields, tab names, key names, and menu paths
(what the user specifically selects or clicks)
Italic Used for full titles of publications referenced in text
Monospace Used for:
lSystem code
lSystem output, such as an error message or script
lPathnames, file names, prompts, and syntax
lCommands and options
Monospace italic Used for variables
Monospace bold Used for user input
[ ] Square brackets enclose optional values
| Vertical bar indicates alternate selections - the bar means “or”
{ } Braces enclose content that the user must specify, such as x or y or z
... Ellipses indicate nonessential information omitted from the example
Where to get help
The Avamar support page provides access to licensing information, product
documentation, advisories, and downloads, as well as how-to and troubleshooting
information. This information may enable you to resolve a product issue before you
contact EMC Customer Support.
To access the Avamar support page:
1. Go to https://support.EMC.com/products.
2. Type a product name in the Find a Product by Name box.
3. Select the product from the list that appears.
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4. Click the arrow next to the Find a Product by Name box.
5. (Optional) Add the product to the My Saved Products list by clicking Add to My Saved
Products in the upper right corner of the Support by Product page.
Documentation
The Avamar product documentation provides a comprehensive set of feature
overview, operational task, and technical reference information. Review the
following documents as well as product administration and user guides:
lRelease notes provide an overview of new features and known limitations for a
release.
lTechnical notes provide technical details about specific product features,
including step-by-step tasks, where necessary.
lWhite papers provide an in-depth technical perspective of a product or products
as applied to critical business issues or requirements.
Knowledgebase
The EMC Knowledgebase contains applicable solutions that you can search for either
by solution number (for example, esg
xxxxxx ) or by keyword. To search the EMC
Knowledgebase:
1. Click Advanced at the upper right corner of the page, next to the icon.
2. Type either the solution number or keywords in the search box.
3. (Optional) Limit the search to specific products by clicking Advanced, then
typing a product name in the Scope by product box and then selecting the
product from the list that appears.
4. Select Knowledgebase from the Scope by resource list.
5. (Optional) Specify advanced options and values in the available fields.
6. Click the icon.
Online communities
Go to EMC Community Network (https://community.EMC.com) for peer contacts,
conversations, and content on product support and solutions. Interactively engage
online with customers, partners, and certified professionals for all EMC products.
Live chat
To engage EMC Customer Support by using live interactive chat, click Join Live Chat
on the Service Center panel of the Avamar support page.
Service Requests
For in-depth help from EMC Customer Support, submit a service request by clicking
Create Service Request on the Service Center panel of the Avamar support page.
Note
To open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your
EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or
with questions about your account.
To review an open service request, click the Expand link on the Service Center panel,
click Manage Service Requests, and then click View and manage service requests.
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Facilitating support
EMC recommends that you enable ConnectEMC and Email Home on all Avamar
systems:
lConnectEMC automatically generates service requests for high priority events.
lEmail Home sends configuration, capacity, and general system information to
EMC Customer Support.
Your comments
Your suggestions help EMC continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall
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Please include the following information:
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CHAPTER 1
General Information
This chapter provides general information about Avamar terminology, an overview of
installation features for the Avamar Data Store (ADS), and a high-level road map of the
installation.
Topics in this chapter include:
lImportant terms and concepts...............................................................................10
lInformation for customers..................................................................................... 13
lAvamar 7.x installation features overview..............................................................14
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Important terms and concepts
This section provides a list of terms you can use to familiarize yourself with the Avamar
family of hardware. Some of these terms, since they refer to multi-node Avamar systems,
are not used anywhere else in this guide.
Nodes
The primary building block in any Avamar system is a node. Each node is a self-
contained, rack-mountable, network-addressable server that runs Avamar software on
the Linux operating system. All Avamar nodes are Domain Name System (DNS) clients.
Note
The term "server" in the previous definition is used in the typical industry context (that is,
a computer that provides services to other computers or devices). However, for the
remainder of this guide, unless otherwise specified, the term "server" is used to refer to a
single node or multi-node Avamar system. The term "node" is used to refer to the
individual computer/storage platforms that make up an Avamar server.
All nodes run the Linux operating system and use RAID data protection. Nodes have 2, 6,
8, or 12 hard drives, depending on node type and storage capacity. The primary
differences between node types are:
lThe amount of internal data storage (if any)
lHow internal data storage is configured and allocated (that is, RAID level, number of
logical units [LUNs] and so forth)
lThe Avamar application software that is installed on each node type
Utility node
In scalable multi-node Avamar servers, a single utility node provides essential internal
services for the server (for example, administrator server, replication, external
authentication, network time protocol [NTP], and Web access). Because utility nodes are
dedicated to running these essential services, they cannot be used to store backups.
Storage nodes
The remaining nodes in scalable multi-node Avamar servers are storage nodes, which
store the actual backups. There are three storage node models, the primary difference
being the amount of usable storage available: the M600, M1200, and M2400. They are
also offered as single node Avamar servers.
Single-node servers
A single-node Avamar server, whose installation is described in this guide, combines all
the features and functions of utility and storage nodes in a single node. In addition to the
three storage nodes that were mentioned previously, EMC offers another model for
single-node server usage: the Avamar Business Edition (S2400).
Extended retention media access node
The media access node exports backup data from an Avamar server to a tape library
(physical or virtual) for long-term retention purposes. It has a 10GbE port and an HBA port
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that allows a tape device to be connected directly to the node via fiber-optic cable. It is
not part of an ADS server (not connected to the Avamar multi-node system’s internal
network).
For installation instructions, refer to the EMC Avamar Extended Retention Media Access
Node Hardware Installation Guide .
NDMP accelerator node
An Avamar NDMP accelerator (accelerator node) is a dedicated single-node Avamar client
that, when used as part of an Avamar system, provides a complete backup and recovery
solution for supported EMC Isilon, VNX, VNXe, and Celerra systems, and NetApp filers by
using Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) to communicate with these storage
devices. It is not part of the ADS server.
For installation instructions, refer to the EMC Avamar NDMP Accelerator User Guide .
Node resource database (probe.xml)
An XML file that stores the types and IP addresses of Avamar server nodes. In addition,
probe.xml stores the types and IP addresses of optional nodes, and supports both
Network Address Translation (NAT) and multiple network interfaces.
Avamar Downloader Service
A Windows-based file distribution system that delivers software installation packages to
target Avamar systems. Avamar Downloader Service provides more information.
Local downloader service
A component integrated into the Avamar Installation Manager. The local downloader
service (LDLS) allows administrators to check the EMC repository for updated software
packages by using the Avamar Installation Manager web interface. The LDLS supports
environments where local Windows hosts are unavailable, removing the requirement to
copy files directly to the local repository.
Avamar FTP site
An EMC FTP site that provides anonymous access to Avamar hotfixes and operating
system (OS) patches. The FTP site is ftp://ftp.avamar.com. Typically, access to this site is
for EMC personnel (there may be exceptions). The contents of the FTP site are not
browsable.
Avamar Installation Manager
A web interface that manages installation, upgrade, and maintenance packages. Avamar
Installation Manager on page 15 provides more information.
Avamar login manager
A process that provides access to an external authentication database, which enables
the Avamar system to use existing username and password information for Avamar
authentication. Without the login manager, Avamar can only use its internal
authentication mechanism. An Avamar server installation or upgrade installs the login
manager, and then starts it. The login manager uses the domains configuration file to
identify the supported domains.
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Packages
Avamar software installation files, hotfix patches, and operating system (OS) patches
available from the EMC repository. Packages comprise three types:
lClient - A release of Avamar file system or application backup software.
lServer - A new release of Avamar server software, a service pack, or a patch for the
operating system, management console, or Avamar software.
lWorkflow - A package that runs operations such as replacing a node or changing the
session security configuration.
Package files use the extension .avp.
Bonded network interfaces
Bonded network interfaces are used in high-availability (HA) configurations that try to
eliminate node ports and switches as single points of failure. Two separate customer
network switches are required, one connected to each of two physical interfaces of an
ADS node. Outgoing replication and management networks can be configured for
bonding through the additional ports on the single-node server.
High-availability network
HA configuration provides for continued operation in the event of a single point of failure
between network components. The primary objective is to provide multiple paths to the
customer network so that the system can recover from an individual device or link failure.
To do this, HA configuration employs bonded network interfaces that connect to two
customer network switches. Each switch is connected to one of two physical interfaces of
an ADS node.
ConnectEMC
A Linux-based program that transfers event data from an Avamar server to EMC Technical
Support. Installation of the Avamar software automatically initializes ConnectEMC by
passing values from the workflow to the ConnectEMC configuration files.
The server software installation requires you to set the ConnectEMC attributes listed in
the following table:
Table 3 ConnectEMC attributes
Attribute Example setting
Site name ABC Company, Site ID: 123456
Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 92618 US
Email server mail.example.com
Email sender address [email protected]
You can set other ConnectEMC attributes after the installation by using Avamar
Administrator. Additional information about ConnectEMC is available from the following
resources:
l
EMC Avamar Administration Guide
l
ConnectEMC for Linux 3.0 Reference Guide
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Email home
An Avamar feature that automatically emails configuration, capacity, and general system
information to EMC Technical Support once daily, and critical alerts in near-real time on
an as-needed basis. Email home uses the same email server that you configure for
ConnectEMC.
EMC repository
A repository that contains server installation packages, client installation packages, and
manifest files. The EMC repository currently spans two locations: ftp://ftp.avamar.com
and EMC Subscribenet:
lHigh urgency packages such as hot fixes and OS patches are available from ftp://
ftp.avamar.com.
lLow urgency packages that have security and entitlement considerations are
available from EMC Subscribenet.
The actual source location of a package is transparent to the user.
The repository is located on the EMC network. Each EMC customer has its own download
center that contains files available to it. These files are maintained by the EMC
Subscribenet team. Outgoing communication from the Avamar Downloader Service and
LDLS to the EMC repository is encrypted with SSL over an HTTP connection.
Local repository
The /data01/avamar/repo/packages directory on the utility node or single-node
server. The directory contains the most current manifest file from the EMC repository,
installation packages, and workflow packages. The Avamar Downloader Service and LDLS
push packages from the EMC repository to the local repository. If a customer site does
not allow Internet access, you can manually copy packages into the local repository.
Manifest file
An XML file listing all packages currently available for download from the EMC repository.
When the EMC Subscribenet team adds a package to the EMC repository, it then adds an
entry to the manifest file that describes the package. When the EMC Subscribenet team
removes the package from the repository, it then removes the entry for the package from
the manifest file.
The Avamar Downloader Service automatically downloads the manifest file from the EMC
repository once a day and determines if new download packages are available. The
Avamar Downloader Service sends the new manifest file to the local repository for each
Avamar system.
The LDLS manages changes to the manifest file in a similar way to the Avamar
Downloader Service. However, the LDLS downloads the manifest file directly to each
Avamar system without the requirement for an intermediate host.
Information for customers
The following is a collection of information about Avamar and the ADS that can guide you
when installing and using this product.
The EMC Online Support site is a great resource for information and links: https://
support.emc.com/products/
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Avamar software downloads are located on the Avamar FTP site: ftp://ftp.avamar.com
Obtaining an Avamar license key file requires an account for the EMC Software Licensing
Central (SLC) on the EMC Online Support site. EMC Technical Support is responsible for
obtaining a license key file for your system.
For information about cross-version and cross-equipment compatibility, refer to the EMC
Avamar Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix on the EMC Online Support site.
For numerous best-practice tips about installing, configuring, upgrading, and using
Avamar, refer to the EMC Avamar Operational Best Practices Guide on the EMC Online
Support site.
Numerous technical notes provide supplemental information about rare, unique, or
version-specific installation, implementation, and configuration scenarios. Find technical
notes by title on the EMC Online Support site.
For instance, one technical note, Avamar Client Downloads and Client Manager Installer
Upgrades Technical Note , describes how to upgrade client downloads and Avamar Client
Manager client installers.
Note
Starting in Avamar 7.2.x, Avamar Enterprise Manager is no longer available. The technical
note Avamar Enterprise Manager Transition to Backup and Recovery Manager provides more
information.
Fundamental Avamar principles
When working with Avamar, always consider the following:
lThe best practice for replication is to move data from an older generation Avamar
server to a newer one and not the reverse. This scenario is typically used to replicate
data from the old server as a first step before upgrading it to the latest version of
Avamar software, after which the data can be replicated back.
lAll single-node servers must be replicated, except the S2400 (Avamar Business
Edition).
Avamar 7.x installation features overview
EMC personnel install the Avamar software after you complete the preliminary hardware
installation and configuration described in this guide.
The Avamar Installation Manager automates the software installation process on servers.
EMC Technical Support uses this utility during implementation.
Avamar 7.x also includes the Avamar Downloader Service, a Microsoft Windows-based
application that automates the installation of future patches and other packages to your
Avamar system. Starting in Avamar 7.3, the LDLS is also available for direct download of
packages.
How long will the Avamar software installation take?
Completing the Avamar server software installation takes about two hours, plus the
amount of time it takes to upload the Avamar software installation packages to the
server.
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Note
Uploading the installation package can take a significant amount of time, depending on
the method used. Installing and configuring the Avamar Downloader Service and LDLS
are considered post-installation tasks because they are not required to perform Avamar
software installation.
Avamar Installation Manager
During installation, the Avamar Installation Manager user interface is installed on the
utility node or single-node server. The Avamar Installation Manager user interface
enables EMC personnel to:
lInstall or upgrade the Avamar software
lInstall OS, Avamar software, or other hotfix patches after initial Avamar software
installation
Avamar Installation Manager controls the following:
lThe EMC repository manifest file
lDownloading of packages from the Avamar Downloader Service and LDLS
lMonitoring the local repository for any software packages manually added to the
server
lDependency and version checks of the downloaded packages
lManagement of the temporary directory that is used to extract the packages
lDeletion of software packages after a successful installation or upgrade
Process flow
The following diagram shows how the Avamar Downloader Service, LDLS, and Avamar
Installation Manager work together with other components to automatically provide
installation, upgrade, and hot fix packages.
Figure 1 Process Flow for Packages
Process flow tasks:
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1. The Avamar Downloader Service or LDLS checks with the EMC repository for new
manifest files. This check is done automatically every 24 hours.
lThe Avamar Downloader Service downloads the manifest from the EMC repository
and pushes it to the Avamar Installation Manager, or
lThe LDLS downloads the manifest from the EMC repository directly to the Avamar
Installation Manager.
Note
During the first communication handshake between the Avamar Downloader Service
and Avamar Installation Manager, the Avamar Downloader Service passes
information such as its version, its host and IP address, and so forth, to the Avamar
Installation Manager.
2. The Avamar Installation Manager processes the manifest file and notifies the user of
new packages.
3. The user requests the package by clicking the Download button in the Avamar
Installation Manager.
lThe Avamar Downloader Service then downloads the package and pushes it to the
Avamar Installation Manager, or
lThe Avamar Installation Manager downloads the package directly using the LDLS.
4. The user installs the package by clicking the Install button in the Avamar Installation
Manager.
Log files
The Avamar Installation Manager provides log file information through the web interface.
The log information can be exported to a file (.xls or .pdf).
The Avamar Installation Manager also provides the Download all system logs icon ,
which enables you to download all system log files for troubleshooting issues, for
example.
You must log in to the EMC Customer Support account to use the Download all system
logs icon.
In-flight encryption
A new installation of Avamar sets in-flight encryption to High as the default setting. An
upgrade does not change the current in-flight encryption setting. The EMC Avamar
Administration Guide provides more information about in-flight encryption.
Avamar Downloader Service
The Avamar Downloader Service is a file distribution system that delivers software
installation packages to target Avamar systems. The distribution process uses minimal
bandwidth by downloading only files that you request through the Avamar Installation
Manager.
The Avamar Downloader Service uses a local file cache to ensure that a file is fetched
only once from the EMC repository, no matter how many times an Avamar system
requests the file. You can remove old files from the local repository to free disk space.
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Avamar Downloader Service security
The Avamar Downloader Service validates each package that it downloads to ensure that
the package has been correctly signed and transmitted.
The Avamar Downloader Service accepts incoming requests only from Avamar systems
that are on a known systems list. The Avamar Downloader Service encrypts outgoing
communication to the EMC repository by using SSL (Secure Socket Layers) over an HTTP
connection.
Note
If the site prohibits access to the Internet, you can manually copy packages to the /
data01/avamar/repo directory, and then move them to the /packages directory on
the single-node server instead of using the Avamar Downloader Service.
Avamar Downloader Service components
This section describes the components of the Avamar Downloader Service.
Table 4 Avamar Downloader Service components
Component Description
Avamar Downloader
Service Windows service
Monitors the EMC repository. When a package is available for the
Avamar system, the Avamar Downloader Service service
automatically downloads the package and pushes it to the local
repository on the Avamar utility node or single-node server.
Avamar Downloader
Service monitor
A process that provides status message about the Avamar
Downloader Service.
Moving the mouse over the tray icon displays status messages
from the Avamar Downloader Service monitor.
Right-clicking the icon displays these options:
Configure Service Opens the Avamar Downloader Service
configuration application.
Open Repository Opens the local file cache directory on
the Windows server (C:\Program
Files\EMC\Avamar Downloader
Service\repository).
Run Diagnosis Runs a test of packages in the local
manifest file and for network
connectivity to the EMC repository.
Check for New Packages Queries the EMC repository for a new
manifest file.
Show Advanced Settings Allows the input of new EMC repository
credentials or the restoration of Avamar
Downloader Service to default settings.
Check for Updates Checks for an updated version of the
Avamar Downloader Service software.
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Table 4 Avamar Downloader Service components (continued)
Component Description
About Shows the version of the Avamar
Downloader Service.
Exit Closes the Avamar Downloader Service.
The Avamar Downloader Service installation also creates:
lA local repository in the installation directory.
This directory is where the Avamar Downloader Service puts packages it fetches from
the EMC repository.
lA Start menu program group: EMC Avamar Downloader Service
<version> , where
<version> is the version of the Avamar system software that is installed on the server.
The program group contains:
nAvamar Downloader Service Configuration
nAvamar Downloader Service Monitor
lA desktop shortcut to the Avamar Downloader Service configuration application.
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Specifications
This chapter contains information about the ADS hardware that relates to single-node
server installation.
Topics in this chapter include:
lHardware specifications........................................................................................20
lService port connectivity....................................................................................... 20
lNode components.................................................................................................21
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Hardware specifications
Each node runs the SuSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 SP1 operating system and features
a service port. See Service port connectivity on page 20 for more information.
The M600, M1200, and M2400 can be used as single-node servers or as storage nodes
within a multi-node server.
The S2400 (Avamar Business Edition) is available only as a single-node server and does
not require replication.
The Extended Retention Media Access and NDMP Accelerator nodes are optional nodes
associated with, but not part of, the Avamar server.
M600 (2.0 TB licensed capacity)
lSix 3.5” hard drives
lDual 750W power supplies
lEight 10/100/1000baseT GbE ports
lRMM4 management port
M1200 (3.9 TB licensed capacity)
lSix 3.5” hard drives
lDual 750W power supplies
lEight 10/100/1000baseT GbE ports
lRMM4 management port
M2400 (7.8 TB licensed capacity)
lTwelve 3.5” hard drives
lOne 2.5” SSD drive (internal mounting)
lDual 750W power supplies
lEight 10/100/1000baseT GbE ports
lRMM4 management port
Avamar Business Edition/S2400 node (7.8 TB licensed capacity)
lEight 3.5” hard drives
lOne 2.5” SSD drive (internal mounting)
lDual 750W power supplies
lEight 10/100/1000baseT GbE ports
lRMM4 management port
Service port connectivity
For each node type, use the following service port information to determine how to
connect to the node. Unless otherwise specified, connection to a node service port can
only occur after the node has booted.
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