Dell PowerVault NX300 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 support.dell.com, specify your country or region in
the Choose
a Country/Region drop-down menu,
and click Contact Us.
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 front of the system by
pulling out the information
tag.
•The Service Tag is also
located at the back of the
system to the left of the
power supplies.
•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.
Install the System in a Rack
This system requires a properly grounded electrical outlet,
a compatible rack, and a rack installation kit.
Default Password
The default password for the network attached storage (NAS)
system is Stor@ge!
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
Using
a Remote Desktop
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 Remote
Desktop Connection window, type D<ServiceTag>
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
Using
a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the NAS system for local administration.
NOTE:
You can also use the optional iDRAC interface for remote administration. For information about initial setup, configuring iDRAC, and console
redirection, see the integrated Dell remote access controller User’s Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
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1. Gb1 to Ethernet switch
2. Gb2 to Ethernet switch
3. iDRAC Enterprise port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional)
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PowerVault NX300 storage system
WARNING: Before
you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault
system,
review the safety instructions
that came with your system.
NOTE:
The illustrations
in this document are not
intended to represent a
specific storage system.

Information
in this document is subject to change without notice.
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2009 Dell Inc. All
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Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the
written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Dell , the DELL logo, OpenManage , and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
September 2009
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution (continued)
4Initial Configuration 5System Configuration
The PowerVault
NAS Initial Configuration Wizard
runs when you first log on to the PowerVault NX300
storage system.
The initial configuration tasks include:
•Changing the local administrator default password
•Selecting the system language
•Confirming the settings
The PowerVault
NAS Initial Configuration Wizard also
configures the NAS specific software. Once the wizard
is complete, you will be prompted to reboot the system.
The Server
Manager window 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 system documentation either
locally or remotely using a web browser. To access the utilities loaded on your system, type \\D<ServiceTag>\NASUtils\
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
Documentation
Documentation for the system is available in the utility share. For documentation and information updates, see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals.
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.