Dell PowerVault NX3100 Service manual

Dell PowerVault
Network Attached Storage
(NAS) Systems
Administrator’s Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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August 2010 Rev. A01
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Contents
1Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What's in This Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating System Editions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supported Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configurations Pre-Installed on Your System . . . . . . . 8
Roles and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Initial Configuration of
Your NAS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring Your Storage System Using
Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Configuring Your NAS System . . . . . . . . . 13
Server Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Share and Storage Management. . . . . . . . . . 15
File Server Resource Manager. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storage Report Management . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Disk Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Distributed File System Management . . . . . . . 16
Group Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windows Server Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Managing Your NAS System . . . . . . . . . 19
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator . . . . . . . . 19
Integrated Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Desktop for Administration . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Updating Your NAS System . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 Reinstalling the NAS
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7 Using Your NAS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Creating Server Message Block Shares . . . . . . . . 27
NFS Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Identity Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Creating the NFS Share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Creating Quotas and File Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Creating a New Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Managing a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Extending a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Shrinking a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Deleting a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enabling or Disabling SIS on a Volume . . . . . . . . . 46
Enabling SIS on a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Disabling SIS on a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Enabling Shadow Copies of Shared Folders . . . . . . 47
Enabling and Configuring Shadow
Copies of Shared Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Performing Backup of Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Accessing the Microsoft Windows
Server Backup Snap-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Choosing Volumes to Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Choosing a Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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6Contents
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Overview 7
1
Overview
Dell Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems run the Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2008 operating system, which provides a user interface for:
• Initial system configuration
• Unified storage appliance management
• Simplified setup
• Management of storage and shared folders
Windows Storage Server 2008 is specially tuned to provide optimal
performance for NAS. It provides enhancements in share and storage
management scenarios, as well as integration of storage appliance
management components and functionality.
What's in This Release
Windows Storage Server 2008 provides an efficient and unified file
management by extending and consolidating the management interface. This
includes the following features and functionalities:
• File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) provides support for performing
additional administration tasks.
NOTE: FSRM is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic Edition.
• Share and Storage Management is a snap-in that allows for the
provisioning of shares.
• Services for Network File System (NFS) is a feature that enables NFS
systems to access files on the NAS system.
NOTE: NFS is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic Edition.
• Remote Desktop for Administration provides a Windows Server Remote
Administration applet that enables browser-based remote access to the
management console from non-Microsoft clients.
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• Single Instance Storage (SIS) improves remote management up to 20
volumes per server. It also supports unSIS or removal of SIS from a
volume.
NOTE: SIS is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Workgroup and
Basic Editions.
Operating System Editions
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008, Basic Edition, x64
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008, Workgroup Edition, x64
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008, Standard Edition, x64
Supported Systems
• Dell PowerVault NX200
• Dell PowerVault NX300
• Dell PowerVault NX3000
• Dell PowerVault NX3100
Configurations Pre-Installed on Your System
Roles and Services
• File Services —manages shared folders and allows users access to files on
your system from the network.
•
FSRM —allows users to generate reports, configure quotas, and define file
screening properties.
•
SIS —reduces storage space by consolidating duplicate files on your storage
system.
NOTE: SIS is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Workgroup and
Basic Editions.
•PrintServices
• Web Server (IIS) —provides the following features:
–
WebRDP —allows systems running Windows or any other operating
system to access the system using a web browser.
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– Utility Share —allows you to view system documentation locally or
from a remote system using a web browser.
• Remote Desktop
•SNMPServices
• SNMP Service and WMI Provider
• Windows Server Backup —allows backup and recovery of operating system,
applications, and data. Backups can be scheduled to run once, daily, and
weekly.
•FirewallPorts
NOTE: The Dell PowerVault NAS software automatically opens certain
firewall ports on your system. These ports assist in the proper functioning of
the NAS system and are checked after every logon and boot operation.
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Initial Configuration of Your NAS System 11
2
Initial Configuration of Your NAS
System
Configuring Your Storage System Using Keyboard,
Monitor, and Mouse
1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the 10/100/1000 RJ-45
Network Interface Cable (NIC) connectors at the back of your NAS system
and the other end to a working Ethernet port.
2 Connect one end of the power cable to the NAS system and the other end
to a power source.
3 Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the NAS system.
4 Press the power button to turn on the NAS system.
5 Log on to the NAS system as administrator. The default password is
Stor@ge! .
6 The Dell PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard guides you with:
a An option for changing the default password.
b Selecting and configuring the back-end storage software, if applicable.
c Selecting and configuring the default system language, if needed.
d Confirming the settings.
e Rebooting the system, if necessary.
7 After reboot, log on to the system using the administrator account.
8 The Server Manager window opens each time an administrator logs on. If
Server Manager does not open, you can open it by clicking
Start 
Administrative Tools  Server Manager .
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Using Server Manager, you can perform the following tasks:
– Initial computer configuration
– Configure networking
– Change computer name
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3
Configuring Your NAS System
The Server Manager console is an expanded Microsoft Management Console
(MMC) which contains several configuration and management tools in a
single location. It serves as the single pane of management for your storage
system.
Server Manager
The Server Manager main window allows you to view:
• A detailed snapshot of your server's identity information
• Selected security configuration options
• Installed roles and features
The Resources and Support area of the Server Manager main window
contains links to the latest documentation and downloads and allows you to
participate in feedback programs that help improve future versions of
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008.
The Server Summary area displays details about your server that are
particularly useful during troubleshooting, such as the system's name,
network addresses, and the product ID of the operating system running on
the system.
From the Server Summary area, you can view and modify network
connections, modify system properties, and configure Remote Desktop.
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The Server Summary area also contains four major sections with collapsible
sub-sections. The list of factory default sections and the sub-links for your
system are:
Roles
• File Services
– Share and Storage Management
• File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) (quotas, file screens, and
storage reports)
• Disk Management
• Print Services
• Web Server (IIS)
Diagnostics
• Event Viewer
• NAS Appliance Software
• Reliability and Performance
•DeviceManager
Configuration
•TaskScheduler
• Windows Firewall and Advanced Security
•Services
• WMI Controls
• Local Users and Groups
Storage
• Disk Management
• Microsoft Windows Server Backup
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Roles
The Roles Summary section lists roles that are installed on the computer. The
icon on the left of each role displays the current general operational status of
the role.
Click the name of the role in the Roles Summary section to open the home
page for that role.
Share and Storage Management
Share and Storage Management provides a centralized location to manage
folders and volumes that are shared on the network:
To create Server Message Block (SMB) shares, see "Creating Server Message
Block Shares" on page 27.
To create the NFS shares, see "Creating the NFS Share" on page 40.
NOTE: Volume operations are only available when Virtual Disk Service (VDS)
hardware providers are installed on the solution. VDS is not supported on this NAS
system.
File Server Resource Manager
FSRM is a suite of tools for Windows Storage Server 2008 that allows
administrators to understand, control, and manage the quantity and type of
data that is stored on their system. By using FSRM, administrators can place
quotas on folders and volumes, actively screen files, and generate
comprehensive storage reports. This set of advanced instruments not only
helps the administrator efficiently monitor existing storage resources, but it
also aids in the planning and implementation of future policy changes. See
"Creating Quotas and File Screens" on page 41.
Storage Report Management
The Storage Reports Management node of the FSRM MMC snap-in allows
you to:
• Schedule periodic storage reports to identify trends in disk usage.
• Monitor attempts to save unauthorized files for all users or a selected
group of users.
• Generate storage reports instantly.
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Disk Management
Disk Management is a system utility for managing hard disks and the volumes
or partitions that they contain. Disk Management allows you to initialize
disks, create volumes, and format volumes with the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file
systems. It also helps perform most disk-related tasks without restarting the
system or interrupting users. Most configuration changes take effect
immediately.
The following sections describe additional disk management options in
detail:
• Enabling Shadow Copies of Shared Folders
• Creating a New Volume
• Managing a Volume
•ExtendingaVolume
• Shrinking a Volume
• Deleting a Volume
• Enabling or Disabling SIS on a Volume
Distributed File System Management
Distributed File System (DFS) is not enabled on your system by default. To
enable DFS:
1
Launch Server Manager and click File Services located in the Roles Tree .
2 Locate and click the Add Role Services link.
3 Select DFS and complete the wizard.
Namespaces
DFS namespaces allow you to group shared folders that are located on
different servers into one or more logically structured namespaces. Each
namespace appears to users as a single shared folder with a series of
subfolders. However, the underlying structure of the namespace can consist of
numerous shared folders that are located on different servers and in multiple
sites.
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Creating a Namespace
Use the Namespace Wizard to create a namespace.
Click StartServerManager RolesFile ServicesDFS Management
Namespaces.Right-click and select New Namespace.
Replication
DFS Replication is a multiple-master replication engine that can replicate
data between multiple servers over limited-bandwidth network connections.
Creating a New Replication Group
Use the Replication wizard to create a new replication group.
Click StartServerManagerRolesFile ServicesDFS Management
Replication and then right-click and select New Replication.
NOTE: DFS Replication is not available on Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic
Edition.
Group Diagnostics
The tools in this section assist in diagnosing or notifying issues with your
system. For more information about using these tools, right-click Snap-in
within Server Manager and click Help.
Configuration Tools
Configuration tools help the administrator in optimizing certain
administrative duties. For more information about using these tools, right-
click Snap-in within Server Manager and click Help.
Storage
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup is a feature in Windows Server 2008 that provides a
set of wizards and tools for you to perform basic backup and recovery tasks for
the server it is installed on. This feature has been redesigned and introduces
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new technology. The previous backup feature (Ntbackup.exe) in earlier
versions of Windows is no longer available. See "Performing Backup of Your
Server" on page 48 for more information.
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4
Managing Your NAS System
The following management tools are pre-installed on your system:
• Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
• Remote Desktop for Administration
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator provides a comprehensive, one-to-
one system management solution in two ways:
• Integrated web browser-based GUI —through the Server Administrator
home page
•
Command line interface (CLI) —through the operating system
Server Administrator allows you to manage NAS systems on a network locally
and remotely.
Server Administrator provides information about:
• Systems that are operating properly and systems that have problems
• Systems that require updates
• Systems that require remote recovery operations
Integrated Features
Server Administrator provides easy-to-use management and administration of
local and remote systems through a comprehensive set of integrated
management services. Server Administrator resides solely on the managed
system and is accessible both locally and remotely from the Server
Administrator home page. Server Administrator ensures the security of its
management connections through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),
authentication, and industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
encryption.
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Server Administrator Home Page
The Server Administrator home page provides a web browser-based system
management from the managed node or from a remote host through a LAN,
dial-up service, or wireless network. When the NAS system is installed and
configured on the managed node, you can perform remote management
functions from any system that has a supported web browser and connection.
Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides extensive,
context-sensitive online help.
Instrumentation Service
The Instrumentation Service provides rapid access to detailed fault and
performance information gathered by industry-standard systems
management agents. It also allows remote administration of monitored
systems, including shutdown, startup, and security.
Remote Access Service
The Remote Access Service provides a complete remote system management
solution for systems equipped with remote access controllers. For more
information on the Remote Access Service, see the documentation for Dell
Remote Access Controllers on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals.
Storage Management Service
The Storage Management Service provides storage management information
in an integrated graphical view. The Storage Management Service enables you
to view the status of local storage attached to a monitored system using
PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller (PERC). Virtual Disks (generally
called LUNs) can also be created using this service.
Logs
Server Administrator displays logs of commands issued to or by the system,
monitored hardware events, POST events, and system alerts. You can view
logs on the home page, print, or save them as reports, and send them by e-
mail to a designated service contact.
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