Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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1 Introduction
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2 DX Object Storage Platform Overview
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Network Topologies
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Local Cluster Configuration
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Redundant DX Cluster Services Nodes
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Subcluster Configuration
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Remote Cluster Configuration
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Application Access To DX Object Storage Platform
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Communicating Directly With A Local Cluster
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Communicating Directly With A Remote Cluster
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3 Setting Up The DX Object Storage Platform
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Installing The Initial Cluster Or Redundant Cluster Services Node
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Configuring The DX Object Storage Platform
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DX Content Router Rules Configurator
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Using The Dell DX Content Router Rules Configurator
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Troubleshooting The Dell DX Content Router Rules Configurator (CRRC)
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Adding Additional DX Storage Nodes
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Installing The System In A Rack
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Cabling The Appliance
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Turning On The DX Storage Node
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Enabling Capacity In DX Cluster Services Console
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Adding Network Adapter To DX Storage Nodes
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Adding Network Adapters To DX Cluster Services Nodes
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4 Updating The Dell DX Object Storage Platform Software
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Updating The System Software On The CSN
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Downloading The Update Manager Payload
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Executing Updates
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Receiving System Software Update Notifications
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Downgrading A Payload
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Troubleshooting Update Failures
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Repairing The Installed System Software
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Validating The System Software On The CSN
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