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The Network Validation Tool (NVT) for PowerProtect DP Series Appliance runs automated tests to validate the network configuration. You must run the NVT for PowerProtect DP Series Appliance from a system on the management network. Before you install PowerProtect DP Series Appliance, complete the network configuration for the data center. After the network requirements are met for the appliance, you must install and run the NVT to validate the network requirements and deployment of the PowerProtect DP Series Appliance in the data center. To download the NVT, and for more information about NVT, see https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/integrated-data-protection-appliance/drivers.