Dell Data Domain DD6300, DD6800, DD9300 Hardware Overview and Installation Guide

About this manual

The document describes the physical components of the Data Domain DD6300, DD6800, and DD9300 appliances, including front and rear panels, LED indicators, I/O modules, storage capacity, system features, specifications, internal components, and DIMM configurations. It also covers planning, site preparation, required tools, safety information, and the differences between field‑installed and factory‑racked systems.

Installation procedures cover unpacking, rack mounting, rail and cable‑management assembly, connecting expansion shelves, powering on the system, and initial configuration. Detailed steps for setting up network parameters, mail server, time zone, floating IP addresses, and high‑availability (HA) pairing are provided, along with command‑line examples for each task.

What's inside

• Planning and Site Preparation
• Tools and Supplies
• Safety Information
• Hardware Overview
• Front Panel
• Rear Panel
• Storage Capacity
• System Features and Specifications
• Internal System Components
• DIMM Overview

Frequently asked questions

How do I configure the mail server on a Data Domain system?

Enter the command `# config set mailserver mail.datadomain.com` to set up the mail server.

What command sets the system time zone?

Use `# config set timezone US/Central` to set the time zone to US/Central.

How can I create a high‑availability pair between two nodes?

Run `ha create peer ha-name ` on the primary node, then reboot both nodes.

How do I configure a floating IP address?

Use the command `net config netmask type floating`, e.g., `net config eth1a 2.2.2.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 type floating`.