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Dell E14S Series, XC720XD Hyper-converged Appliance User manual

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Dell XC720xd for Desktop Virtualization
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E14S Series
Regulatory Type: E14S001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Quick start guide for Dell XC720xd for
Desktop Virtualization
NOTE: DO NOT throw away this document. This document contains important information and
Web site URLs for the installation and licensing of your Dell XC720xd appliance, and information for
contacting Dell Technical Support team.
Pre-requisites
Information about the necessary pre-requisites for Dell-supported hardware and software may be
accessed online from the See XC Series support information at dell.com/WyseXC.
Setting up the XC720xd
NOTE: For detailed instructions about each tasks mentioned here, see the XC720xd Deployment
Guide
at dell.com/WyseXC.
Before you deploy virtual desktops, complete the following tasks to set up your appliance:
1. Cable the network ports of the host system for the following connections:
a. Broker and virtual desktops
b. Hypervisor and host server
c. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)
2. Configure the hypervisor on the host system.
3. Configure Nutanix software.
4. Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server.
5. Install and configure Microsoft SCVMM software if using vWorkspace with Hyper-V or XenDesktop
with Hyper-V.
6. Install and configure VMware vCenter if using VMware View or XenDesktop with vSphere.
7. Install and configure connection broker as necessary.
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Document Location
The Dell XC Series for Desktop Virtualization
home page
dell.com/WyseXC
Licensing information
Your XC720xd appliance order includes software and licenses that need to be downloaded and installed.
Complete the following tasks:
1. Download and install Nutanix.
2. Download and install Microsoft SQL.
3. Download and install SCVMM.
4. Download and install Broker (Dell vWorkspace™, Citrix XenDesktop™, Citrix XenApp™, or VMware
View™).
Contacting Dell
NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not
have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some
services may not be available in your area.
• To contact Dell ProSupport, keep your Service Tag ready and go to dell.com/support/
softwarecontacts.
• To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to dell.com/contactdell.
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