Figure 8. Inside the System

 

 

1.

control panel

10.

riser card 1

2.

cable securing clip

11.

storage controller card

3.

cooling fans (7)

12.

network daughter card cooling shroud

4.

cable securing bracket

13.

DIMMs (8)

5.

cooling shroud

14.

heat sink for processor 2

6.

power supplies (2)

15.

hard-drive backplane

7.

chassis intrusion switch

16.

hard drives (10)

8.riser card 3

9.network daughter card

Cooling Shroud

Removing The Cooling Shroud

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: Never operate your system with the cooling shroud removed. The system may get overheated quickly, resulting in shutdown of the system and loss of data.

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

2.Open the system.

3.Hold the touch points and lift the shroud away from the system.

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DL4000 specifications

The Dell DL4000 is an innovative and robust data protection solution designed to meet the storage and backup needs of modern businesses. This appliance, part of Dell's Data Domain family, provides reliable data backup, recovery, and archiving, enhancing efficiency in managing critical business data.

One of the standout features of the DL4000 is its integration of advanced deduplication technology. This allows businesses to significantly reduce the amount of storage required for backup data by eliminating duplicate copies of files. The result is reduced storage costs and improved backup speeds, enabling organizations to save both time and resources.

The DL4000 also boasts scalable capacity, which is essential for growing businesses. With the ability to increase storage volume without significant infrastructure changes, organizations can easily adapt the appliance to changing data requirements. The product is available in various configurations, offering flexible options to meet diverse business needs.

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