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Dell EMC PowerProtect DP Series Appliance 2.7.3 Installation Guide for DP4400
Contents
Introduction
- Document scope and audience
- Product naming conventions and terminology changes
- Product features
- Detailed configuration
Install and Configure the PowerProtect DP Series Appliance for DP4400
- Install the PowerProtect DP Series Appliance Hardware
  - Prerequisites
  - Install the rails
  - Secure the rails to the cabinet
  - Install the system in the cabinet
  - Install the bezel
  - Connect the system to the network
    - DP4400 Ports
  - Connect the power cables and power on
  - Configure PowerProtect DP Series Appliance with a Juniper switch
  - Configure iDRAC
- Install the DP4400 Software
  - Preinstallation requirements
    - Cable connectivity
    - IP address requirements
  - Separate management network requirements
    - Data and control flow
    - IP address requirement for separate management network
  - Install Network Validation Tool
  - Firewall Ports
  - Secure Remote Services (SRS)
  - Online Support
  - Licensing
    - In-product activation
    - Manual activation
- Configure the DP4400 Software
  - Connect to ACM
  - Configure ACM with IP range
    - Configure the ACM settings for single network
    - Configure the ACM settings for separate management network
  - Configure ACM without IP range
    - Single network configuration without IP range
    - Separate network configuration without IP range
- Troubleshooting Installation Failures
  - Retry installation
  - Rollback installation
  - Creating and downloading a log bundle
  - First Security Officer user account
  - Accessing Hypervisor Manager (Service)
  - Troubleshooting Secure Remote Services
    - Re-registering theSecure Remote Services and updating the Appliance Serial Number
    - Adding Site IDs to Secure Remote Services Gateway
    - Add SiteID to Secure Remote Services
    - Required Serial IDs for PowerProtect DP Series Appliance, Protection Storage, Protection Software and Reporting and Analytics
- Cyber Recovery implementation for PowerProtect DP4400
  - Prerequisites
  - IP address requirements
- Install the PowerProtect DP Series Appliance post-installation patch on DataProtection-ACM
Manage Data Protection Central post PowerProtect DP Series Appliance installation
- Perform a VM backup
  - VM backup overview
  - Define vCenter and VMware clients
  - Deploy VM Proxy(Service)
  - Create and run the backup policy
- Restoring a VM backup
  - Restore a VM
  - Restore using Instant Access
  - Restore specific files
- Generating reports
  - Generate a report
Additional resources
- PowerProtect DP Series Appliance training resources
Self-contained deployment (optional)
- Add IPs and hostname entries
Network ports
- Protection Software
  - Utility node required inbound ports
    - Utility node optional inbound ports
    - Utility node required outbound ports
  - Storage node required inbound ports
    - Storage node optional inbound ports
    - Storage node required outbound ports
  - Protection Software client required inbound ports
    - Protection Software client required outbound ports
  - Protection Software Downloader Service host required inbound port
    - Protection Software Downloader Service host required outbound ports
  - Required ports when using a Protection Storage system
  - NDMP accelerator node required inbound ports
    - NDMP accelerator node required outbound ports
  - Remote management interface inbound ports
    - Remote management interface outbound ports
  - Protection Software VMware Combined Proxy inbound ports
    - Protection Software VMware Combined Proxy outbound ports
    - Protection Software Hypervisor Platform Combined Proxy ports
  - Inbound ports for the Azure network security group
    - Outbound ports for the Azure network security group
- Protection Storage
- Data Protection Central
- Search
- Reporting & Analytics
- Secure Remote Services
- Remote server management (iDRAC)
- Cloud DR
- Cyber Recovery
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Dell PowerPortect 2.7.3 DP4400 Data Protection Specification

The Dell PowerProtect 2.7.3 DP4400 Data Protection appliance is a robust, integrated solution designed to deliver comprehensive data protection for mid-sized organizations. This appliance combines backup, replication, and recovery functionalities into a single, easy-to-manage platform. It supports a wide range of environments, including virtual, physical, and cloud-based infrastructures, ensuring versatile deployment options.

The DP4400 is powered by Dell's advanced data protection software, which includes features such as deduplication, compression, and encryption to optimize storage efficiency and security. The appliance is capable of protecting up to 96 terabytes of usable capacity, which can be expanded to 192 terabytes with cloud tiering. It offers seamless integration with VMware environments, providing agentless backup and recovery for virtual machines, and supports a variety of applications and databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP HANA.

The DP4400 is designed for ease of use, featuring a user-friendly interface that simplifies management tasks. It includes automated workflows and policy-driven operations to reduce administrative overhead. The appliance also supports instant access and restore capabilities, enabling rapid recovery of critical data to minimize downtime.

Connectivity options for the DP4400 include 10 GbE and 25 GbE network interfaces, ensuring high-speed data transfer and efficient backup operations. The appliance is built on a 2U rack-mountable chassis, making it suitable for data centers with limited space. Additionally, it includes comprehensive monitoring and reporting tools to provide visibility into the health and performance of the data protection environment.

Overall, the Dell PowerProtect 2.7.3 DP4400 Data Protection appliance offers a scalable, efficient, and secure solution for safeguarding critical business data, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking reliable data protection with minimal complexity.