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The management workstation helps you to configure PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance on the customer’s network.
Connect the management workstation and assign the static IP address as follows:
A default gateway is not required.
Note: For information about how to assign a static IP address for Windows and Mac operating systems, see the PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500 5.16.0.0 Installation Guide.