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To successfully connect and power on PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance, first ensure that the appliance is installed in the rack.
Note: For information about hardware and software requirements for installation and the procedure to rack and stack the appliance, see the PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500 5.16.0.0 Installation Guide.