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Setting up your Dell DL4000 Appliance (continued) |5 Connecting the DL4000 system to the PowerVault MD1200 storage enclosure (optional) MD primary enclosure management module PowerEdge RAID controller DL4000 system MD1200 storage enclosure (optional) For redundant path configuration: 1. Connect one end of each SAS cable to port 0 and port 1 on the DL4000 system PERC controller. 2. Connect the other end of each SAS cable to the IN port on each Enclosure Management Module (EMM) on the PowerVault MD1200 storage enclosure. For a single path configuration: 1. Connect one end of the SAS cable to port 0 on the DL4000 system PERC controller. 2. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to the IN port on the Enclosure Management Module (EMM) on the PowerVault MD1200 storage enclosure. NOTE: For optional cable configuration, see the Dell DL4000 Appliance Deployment Guide. To locate the primary EMM, see the Dell PowerVault MD1200 Storage Enclosure's Owner's Manual at dell.com/support/manuals. NOTE: Do not connect tape devices to the PERC controller. |6 Configuring the DL4000 software 1. Turn on the components in the following order: a. PowerVault MD1200 storage enclosure b. DL4000 system and monitor NOTE: Do not close the AppAssure Appliance Configuration Wizard. 2. The DL4000 system prompts you to change the password. After the password is confirmed, the AppAssure Appliance Configuration Wizard is displayed. NOTE: Do not close the AppAssure Appliance Configuration Wizard. Do not make any hardware or software changes until the Wizard is complete. Complete all steps in the wizard before configuring NIC bonding and running the Microsoft Windows update. 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the software configuration. For more information, see the Dell DL4000 Appliance Deployment Guide at dell.com/support/manuals. |7 Launching the console After the AppAssure Appliance Configuration Wizard is complete, the AppAssure Core Console is displayed. NOTE: Your system is shipped with a 30-day temporary AppAssure software license. To obtain permanent license(s), go to dell.com/DLActivation and complete the registration. NOTE: You can now configure NIC bonding and run the Microsoft Windows update. |8 Additional information Important Updates Note: Before installing any updates, complete setting up the DL4000 Appliance. • For latest operating system updates, go to the Microsoft website at update.microsoft.com. • To reinstall or update Dell software, download the Dell DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility from dell.com/support/downloads. Documentation Title Dell DL4000 Appliance Getting Started With Your System Dell DL4000 Appliance User's Guide Dell DL4000 Appliance Owner's Manual Dell DL4000 Appliance Rack Installation Instructions Dell DL4000 Appliance Release Notes Dell Dell DL4000 Appliance Interoperability Guide Dell DL4000 Appliance Deployment Guide Description The Getting Started With Your System placemat provides an overview of setting up your solution, and technical specifications. This document is shipped with your system and is also available at dell.com/support/manuals. The User's Guide provides information on configuring, managing, updating, and restoring the system. This document is available online at dell.com/support/manuals. The Owner's Manual provides information about solution features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document is available at dell.com/support/manuals. The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. This document is shipped with your rack solution and is also available at dell.com/support/manuals. The Release Notes provides information about deploying the appliance using AppAssure and recovering from failures. This document is available at dell.com/support/manuals. The Interoperability Guide provides information about the supported hardware and software versions for the Dell Appliance system. This document is available at dell.com/support/manuals. The Deployment Guide provides information on deploying the hardware and installing the software on the appliance. This document is available at dell.com/support/manuals. Printed in the U.S.A. © 2014 Dell Inc. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. 2014 - 10