Quick Start

 When creating a virtual machine, set "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (64-bit)" as the operating

system. (Installation of the operating system is not required.)

The recommended VM configuration and role assignment for the express and evaluation modes are

shown in the diagram above (nodes 1-6).

5.2 Network requirements

 A dedicated private network (VLAN or physical) for the Acronis Storage nodes.

 A DHCP server in the Acronis Storage private network.

 Three IP addresses located in the same subnet of the Acronis Storage private network for the

three nodes running the MDS role.

 One additional IP address for the MGMT component (a unique IP address, not that of an MDS).

This address will be used for the web console access and communication with Acronis Backup

Cloud. Internet access must be configured for this IP address through the NAT device.

Important These IP addresses will be reserved for MDS and MGMT by using IP aliasing. Exclude these IP

addresses from the DHCP IP range to avoid conflicts that may cause the system malfunction.

 One public static IP address in the external network for each FES node.

 A single DNS record for all of the FES nodes.

A backup agent randomly selects one of the FES nodes behind the DNS name to stream the

backed-up data. If the node becomes inaccessible, the agent automatically switches to another

node after two connection re-attempts.

 The FES nodes must be protected by a firewall that allows traffic only on TCP port 44445.