Quantum DXi2500-D Technical manual

DXi2500-D
DXi2500-D
Site
Planning
Guide
Product Overview
The DXi2500-D disk backup and replication appliances use Quantum’s data
de-duplication 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 DXi2500-D system makes
automated WAN replication practical by dramatically reducing the
bandwidth required to move backup data securely between sites.
DXi2500-D solutions are integrated systems that are easy to install and use
with all leading backup applications. They provide best-in-class
performance and flexible, easy-to-use NAS interface and Ethernet
connectivity. DXi2500-D appliances are part of a comprehensive set of
backup solutions, serviced and supported by Quantum, the leading global
specialist in backup, recovery, and archive.
Included With Your DXi2500-D
The DXi2500-D is fully configured to your specifications and pre-tested in
the factory. Every DXi2500-D base system arrives with all parts included.
Each system comes with an accessory kit containing rack-mount hardware
and a Documentation CD which includes the User’s Guide.
Contents 0
Product Overview ....................................... 1
Included With Your DXi2500-D................... 1
Installation.................................................. 2
Rack Compatibility .................................. 2
DXi2500-D Setup and Configuration ...... 2
Network Segmentation........................... 2
Replication Firewall Port Requirements 3
Installation and Integration Services ..... 3
Service......................................................... 4
DXi2500-D Warranty ................................ 4
Service Package Upgrades ...................... 4
StorageCare™ Guardian .......................... 4
DXi2500-D Configurations ......................... 5
DXi2500-D Shipping Information .............. 5
DXi2500-D Specifications ........................... 6
Physical Characteristics........................... 6
Environmental Specifications ................. 8

2Installation
DXi2500-D Site Planning Guide
Installation
Rack Compatibility 0Nearly all standard four-post EIA 19” server racks are compatible with the DXi2500-D
rack mount kits. Refer to the physical characteristics of the DXi2500-D system for depth
requirements.
DXi2500-D Setup and
Configuration 0After hardware has been installed and initially configured, you are ready to use your
DXi2500-D. The remote management Web pages allow you to reconfigure your
DXi2500-D at any time.
Required Network Information 0
To utilize the remote management pages of the DXi2500-D, you must connect it to your
network.
Note the following considerations:
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Command 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 DXi2500-D settings, including network settings. Refer to the DXi2500-D User’s
Guide included on the Documentation CD for additional information on initially
configuring your DXi2500-D.
Network Segmentation 0The DXi2500-D system allows you to configure the network settings to utilize network
segmentation. Network segmentation allows you to configure separate network settings
for each of the primary types of network traffic:
• Replication
• Management
•Data
If network segmentation is selected, each segment (replication, management, and data)
will require it’s own network information such as an IP address, network mask, and
default gateway.
The number of IP addresses required for each DXi2500-D system depends on the type of
segmentation selected. Refer to the following list:
• No Segmentation Selected
•Single bonded interface composed of both ETH0 and ETH1 - If a single bonded
interface is selected, both ETH0 and ETH1 are configured as a single port with a
single IP address. Both ports would be viewed as a single port for all traffic.
(1 IP address Required)
Note: Not segmented (Bond All) is the default configuration.

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DXi2500-D
• Segmentation Selected
•Replication/Management/Data traffic share a single bonded interface composed of
ETH0 and ETH1 - If this option is selected, all traffic types (Replication,
Management, and Data) share a single bonded interface which is composed of
both ports (ETH0 and ETH1). (3 IP address Required)
•Replication traffic is dedicated to ETH0, Management and Data traffic share ETH1 - If
this option is selected, Replication traffic is dedicated to only ETH0. No other
traffic is allowed on that port. Data and Management traffic are only allowed on
ETH1.
•Management traffic is dedicated to ETH0, Replication and Data traffic share ETH1 - If
this option is selected, Management traffic is only allowed on ETH0. No other
traffic is allowed on that port. Replication and Data traffic are only allowed on
ETH1. (3 IP address Required)
•Data traffic is dedicated to ETH1, Replication and Management traffic share ETH0 - If
this option is selected, Data traffic is dedicated to only ETH1. No other traffic is
allowed on that port. Replication and Management traffic are only allowed on
ETH0. (3 IP address Required)
Replication Firewall Port
Requirements 0The following firewall ports must be opened for replication to operate optimally:
•Port80
• Port 1062
Installation and
Integration Services 0Installation and integration of the DXi2500-D system by Quantum is not required since
the DXi2500-D is customer installable. If you want to purchase 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.

4Service
DXi2500-D Site Planning Guide
Service
DXi2500-D Warranty 0The DXi2500-D’s warranty includes one year of Quantum’s Bronze Support Plan for
hardware and 90 Days on the software options. This includes 5x9xNBD on-site response
time, 5x9 telephone support, and on-line resources. This warranty covers the DXi2500-D
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): Hard drives
• Field Replaceable Units (FRUs): Chassis, fans, power supplies, and RAID controller*
* The above lists may not be comprehensive. For additional information on FRUs, please contact
your Quantum sales representative.
Service Package Upgrades 0Quantum’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 DXi2500-D.
StorageCare™ Guardian 0StorageCare 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.

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DXi2500-D
More reliable backups 0
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 0
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:
http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Services/GuardianInformation/Index.aspx.
DXi2500-D Configurations
The DXi2500-D can be ordered in the following configurations (see table 1).
Table 1 DXi2500-D
Configurations
DXi2500-D Shipping Information
The DXi2500-D is delivered in the following configurations (see table 2).
Table 2 DXi2500-D Shipping
Configurations
DXi2500-D Configurations
Raw
Capacity
(TB)
Native
Usable
Capacity (TB)
Rack
Space
Required
1 DXi2500-D System 3 TB 1.8 TB 2U
DXi2500-D Configuration Total Boxes
1 DXi2500-D System 1

6DXi2500-D Specifications
DXi2500-D Site Planning Guide
DXi2500-D Specifications
This section lists characteristics and specifications the DXi2500-D. These characteristics
and specifications are categorized as follows:
•Physical Characteristics
•Environmental Specifications
•Environmental Specifications
Physical Characteristics 0The following tables provide dimensions and other physical characteristics of the
DXi2500-D system components:
•Table 3 - Physical Characteristics
•Table 4 - Storage Capacity
•Table 5 - Cable Drops
•Table 6 - Interfaces
•Table 7 - Software Capabilities
•Table 8 - Power Requirements
Table 3 Physical Characteristics
Table 4 Storage Capacity
Table 5 Cable Drops
Note: For hard drive specifications see the appropriate hard drive product manual.
DXi2500-D Physical Characteristics
Height 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
Width (side to side) 17.5 in (44.43 cm)
Depth (front to back) 29.31 in (74.4 cm)
Weight (stand alone) 50.71 lb (23 kg)
DXi2500-D Storage Capacity
Total raw capacity 3 TB
Usable capacity 1.8 TB
DXi2500-D Cable Drops
Ethernet Cable Drops 1 to 2 Ethernet connections for NAS connectivity and
remote management

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Table 6 Interfaces
Table 7 Software Capabilities
Table 8 Power Requirements
DXi2500-D Interfaces
Interfaces NAS backup target: NFS or CIFS
Number of shares 128 shares maximum
Hardware 2 port 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet (RJ45 connector)
DXi Software Capabilities
Policy based data de-dupli-
cation options
Adaptive In-line De-duplication: data is de-duplicated
on ingest.
Deferred Processing De-duplication: data is ingested
to disk first, and de-duplicated in a separate process at a
time set by the user. Both methodologies may be
enabled for different data sets in the same DXi2500-D.
Replication DXi2500-D models offer support for remote replication.
Replication is asynchronous, one-to-one or multiple-to-
one configurations; shares in same unit act as replica-
tion source or target; units with shares acting as replica-
tion targets can also support local backup.
DXi2500-D Power Requirements
Voltage 85–264 VAC, autoranging, 47–63 Hz
Wattage 750 W
Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system
ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach
55 A per power supply for 10ms or less.
Batteries System battery - CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell
RAID battery - 4.1-V lithium ion
Caution: To safeguard backups in the event of a power outage, Quantum
recommends that you connect the DXi2500-D to a UPS (uninterruptable
power supply).

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Environmental
Specifications 0Table 9 provides various DXi2500-D environmental specifications.
Table 9 Environmental
Specifications Climatic Environment
Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maxi-
mum temperature gradation of 10°C per
hour*
Shipping and storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) with a
maximum temperature gradation of
20°C per hour
Relative humidity Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) with a
maximum humidity gradation of 10% per
hour
Shipping and storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) with a max-
imum humidity gradation of 10% per
hour
Altitude Operating –16 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Shipping and storage –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Heat Operating 2697 BTU/hr maximum
* 35°C (95°F) is the maximum temperature for the DXi2500-D at sea level. For every
1000 feet (305 meters) of altitude, the maximum temperature is reduced by 1° (exam-
ple: the maximum temperature for a DXi2500-D at 1000 feet (305 meters) is 34°C
(93°F).
Maximum Vibration
Operating 0.26 G at 5–350 Hz for 2 min
Shipping and storage 1.54 G at 10–250 Hz for 15 min
Maximum Shock
Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 41 G for up to 2 ms
Shipping and storage Six consecutively executed shock
pulses in the positive and negative x, y,
and z axes (one pulse on each side of
the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms

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Regulatory Approvals
FCC (U.S. only) Class B
ICES (Canada) Class B
CE Mark (EN 55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3)
VCCI (Japan) Class B
BSMI (Taiwan) Class A
C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand) Class B
SABS (South Africa) Class B
CCC (China) Class B
MIC (Korea) Class B
UL 60950
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EN 60950
IEC 60950
Caution: The DXi2500-D system is designed to be installed in a rack enclosure.
Ensure that the operating temperature inside the rack enclosure does not
exceed the maximum rated ambient temperature. Do not restrict air flow
to the DXi2500-D components.

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