Item

Indicator, Button, or

Icon

Description

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

PCIe expansion card

 

Connects one internal and three

 

slots using riser card

 

external PCI Express Generation 2

 

 

 

expansion cards.

 

 

 

Slot 1: PCIe x4, half-length, full-height

 

 

 

Slot 2: PCIe x4, full-length, full-height

 

 

 

Slot 3: PCIe x8, half-length, full-height

 

 

 

Slot 4: PCIe x4, internal slot for

 

 

 

integrated card

 

 

 

NOTE: All slots are x8 connectors.

8

System identification

 

Connects the optional system status

 

connector

 

indicator assembly through the

 

 

 

optional cable management arm.

9

System status

 

Lights blue during normal

 

indicator

 

system operation.

 

 

 

Both the systems management software

 

 

 

and the identification buttons located

 

 

 

on the front and back of the system can

 

 

 

cause the indicator to blink blue to

 

 

 

identify a particular system.

 

 

 

Lights amber when the system needs

 

 

 

attention due to a problem.

10

System identification

 

The identification buttons on the front

 

button

 

and back panels can be used to locate

 

 

 

a particular system within a rack.

 

 

 

When one of these buttons is pushed,

 

 

 

the blue system status indicator on the

 

 

 

chassis back blinks until one of the

 

 

 

buttons is pushed again.

11

Power supply 2 (PS2)

 

750 W redundant power supply

12

Power supply 1 (PS1)

 

750 W redundant power supply

 

 

 

 

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About Your System

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Dell DR4000 owner manual Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector

DR4000 specifications

The Dell DR4000 is a highly regarded data deduplication and backup appliance designed to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable data protection for businesses of various sizes. This innovative solution stands out for its ability to reduce storage requirements significantly while maintaining fast backup and recovery processes.

One of the main features of the DR4000 is its advanced deduplication technology, which minimizes redundant data storage by identifying and eliminating duplicate data blocks across backup sets. This feature dramatically reduces the amount of disk space required, allowing organizations to optimize their storage solutions and decrease associated costs. The DR4000 can provide deduplication ratios of up to 30:1, depending on the data being backed up.

The DR4000 is built on a robust architecture that combines high-performance hardware with the latest software technologies. Its dual-controller design ensures high availability and redundancy, making it a reliable solution for critical data protection tasks. The appliance is equipped with powerful processors and ample memory, enabling efficient handling of multiple backup operations simultaneously without compromising performance.

In addition to its deduplication capabilities, the DR4000 supports a wide range of backup protocols, including NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI, making it compatible with various backup applications. This flexibility allows organizations to easily integrate the appliance into their existing IT infrastructure, regardless of the backup software they are currently using.

Another notable characteristic of the DR4000 is its scalability. As businesses grow and their data requirements increase, the DR4000 can be easily expanded to meet new demands. Organizations can add more capacity by installing additional storage drives or even leveraging cloud storage options for offsite backups. This adaptability makes the DR4000 an ideal solution for businesses looking to future-proof their data protection strategies.

Furthermore, the Dell DR4000 features comprehensive management tools that streamline backup operations and enhance monitoring capabilities. The user-friendly interface provides real-time insights into backup performance, utilization, and overall health of the system, allowing IT administrators to make informed decisions regarding their data protection strategies.

In summary, the Dell DR4000 is an exceptional choice for organizations seeking an efficient, scalable, and reliable backup solution. Its advanced deduplication technology, robust architecture, multi-protocol support, scalability, and comprehensive management features make it a strong contender in the data protection market. By choosing the DR4000, businesses can ensure their data is well-protected and easily recoverable, enabling them to focus on their core operations without the worry of data loss.