Dell PowerVault DL2000 User Manual

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Power on the system components.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Using the DL Backup to Disk Appliance.

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Advanced backup operations, keeping software up to date, and finding help.

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Enter the default password to log into Windows and configure the DL Backup to Disk Appliance.

Turn on components in the following order:

1.

MD1000 expansion enclosure(s)

2.

DL2000 system and monitor

You’ve Installed the Hardware. What’s next ?

When the system is powered on for the first time, you are prompted for a Windows password. This default password is:

Stor@ge!

Enter this password to log on to your system for the first time. The Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Configuration Wizard will
automatically launch. Click N

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exxtt to begin installing the Symantec Backup Exec software.

Advanced Backup Operations

For information on advanced planning, creating and scheduling backup jobs, managing backup to disk folders, customizing backup
options, implementing policies and templates, setting up alerts and notifications, viewing reports, and disaster preparation and
recovery, see the

Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers Administrator’s Guide

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Important Updates

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If You Need Help

• A complete list of solution documents is contained in the

Dell Backup to Disk Appliance - Powered by Symantec Backup Exec

Quick Reference Guide

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Locating Your System Service Tag

• When you contact technical support, the Express Service Code helps route your call to the

appropriate support area and the Service Tag number helps identify your system.

• In the figure, the location of the Service Tag number and Express Service Code is shown.

Write down this information and store it in a safe place.

Using the DL Backup to Disk Appliance

After the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance
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• Create a backup job

• Install remote agents and media servers

• Perform advanced configuration

• Find references to user documentation

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