Dell PowerVault NX3000 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, specify your country or region in
the CChhoooosseeaaCCoouunnttrryy//RReeggiioonndrop-down menu, and
click CCoonnttaaccttUUss.
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.
Locating Your System Service Tag
• When you contact technical support, the Express Service Code helps route
your call to the appropriate support area and the Service Tag number helps
identify your system.
• In the following figure, the location of the Service Tag number and the Express
Service Code are illustrated for a rackable system. Write down and store this
information in a safe place.
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.
2Cabling the System or Solution 3Power-Up and Connection Procedure
Power-Up Procedure
You must first turn on the Dell PowerVault MD1000 or PowerVault MD1120 storage array and additional expansion enclosure(s) if any. The expansion status
LED displays steady blue. If the status LED displays a solid amber light, the PowerVault storage array is initializing. After the storage arrays and
enclosure(s) are initialized, turn on the PowerVault NX3000 storage system.
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 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 ssuuppppoorrtt..ddeellll..ccoomm//mmaannuuaallss.
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1. NIC port A to Gb Ethernet switch (optional)
2. NIC port B to Gb Ethernet switch (optional)
3. Gb1, Gb2, Gb3, and Gb4 to Gb Ethernet switch(es)
4. Port 1 on SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 1
5. Port 0 on SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 0
6. Optional iDRAC port to Ethernet switch for lights-out
management (optional)
7. Connection to expansion enclosure (optional)
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PowerVault NX3000 storage system
PowerVault MD1000 or PowerVault MD1120
storage array (optional)
WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault
system, review the safety instructions that came with your system.
NNOOTTEE::The illustrations
in this document are not
intended to represent a
specific storage system.
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Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution (continued)
4Initial Configuration 5System Configuration
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runs when you first log on to the PowerVault NX3000
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 SSeerrvveerrMMaannaaggeer 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
•Specify the language and regional settings
•Change the date and time settings
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
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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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