Dell PowerVault NX200 User instructions

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Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution
1Before You Begin
Dell Software License Agreement
• Before using your system, please read the Dell Software
License Agreement that came with your system.
• You must consider any CD, DVD, or diskette set of
Dell installed software as BACKUP copies of the
software installed on your system’s hard-disk drive.
• If you do not accept the terms of the agreement,
please call the customer assistance telephone number.
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL
(800-999-3355). For customers outside the United States,
visit ssuuppppoorrtt..ddeellll..ccoomm, click your country/region at the
bottom of the page. For a full listing of country/region
click All. Click All Support Options from the Support menu.
Locating Your System Service Tag
•Your system is identified by a unique Express
Service Code and Service Tag number.
The Express Service Code and Service Tag are
found on the top of the system.
•This information is used by Dell to route support
calls to the appropriate personnel.
Verify Package Contents
Verify that all components listed on your packing slip are available.
Save all documentation and accessories.
Default Password
The default password for the network attached storage (NAS)
system is SSttoorr@@ggee!!
Default System Name
Your system is configured with a default system name of
D<ServiceTag>, where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number
located on the system.
2System Cabling 3Power-Up and Connection Procedure
Connection Procedure
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If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) are implemented on your network, your system automatically configures
the network settings. You can launch Remote Desktop from a client and remotely access the NAS system using the default system name.
For example, in the RReemmootteeDDeesskkttooppCCoonnnneeccttiioonnwindow, type D<ServiceTag>
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
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Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the NAS system for local administration.
NNOOTTEE::You can also use the iDRAC interface (optional) for remote administration. For information about initial setup, configuring iDRAC, and console
redirection, see the integrated Dell remote access controller User’s Guide at ssuuppppoorrtt..ddeellll..ccoomm//mmaannuuaallss.
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NNOOTTEE::Before turning on your system, ensure that you connect the system to a grounded electrical outlet.
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Trademarks used in this text: DellTM, the DELL logo, OpenManageTM, and
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Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution (continued)
Initial Configuration 5System Configuration
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storage system.
The initial configuration tasks include:
•Changing the local administrator default password
•Selecting the system language
•Confirming the settings
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configures the NAS specific software. Once the wizard
is complete, you will be prompted to reboot the system.
The SSeerrvveerrMMaannaaggeerrwindow opens when
the administrator logs on to the system.
Using Server Manager, you can perform the
following tasks:
•Initial computer configuration
•Configure networking
•Change the computer name
6Additional Information
Utility Share
Utility share is a Server Message Block (SMB) share preconfigured on your system. The utility share allows you to view data either locally or remotely.
To access the utility share, type \\D<ServiceTag>\NASUtils\
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
Documentation
For documentation and information updates, see the Dell Support website at ssuuppppoorrtt..ddeellll..ccoomm//mmaannuuaallss.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
You can monitor your system remotely using Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. To access Server Administrator, connect to the secure port 1311,
of your NAS system.
For example, type:
https://D<ServiceTag>:1311
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
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