Dell PowerVault NX3200 User instructions

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage Solution
WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, review
the safety instructions that shipped with your system.
Dell Software License Agreement
Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that•
came with the system.
You must consider any media of Dell installed software as BACKUP copies of•
the software installed on your system’s hard drive.
If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, 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 and select your country or region from the
bottom of the page.
For documentation and information updates, see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals.
Verifying Package Contents
Verify that all components listed on your packing slip are available.
Save all documentation and accessories.
Installing 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
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.
This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.•
NOTE: TheillustrationsinthisdocumentarenotintendedtorepresentaspecicNAS
solution.
Default Password
Thedefaultpasswordforthenetworkattachedstorage(NAS)systemisStor@ge!
Default System Name
YoursystemisconguredwithadefaultsystemnameofD<
ServiceTag
>, where
<
ServiceTag
> is the Service Tag number located on the system.
1|Before You Begin
2| Cabling the System or Solution
Power-Up Procedure
Turn on the PowerVault MD series storage arrays and any additional expansion enclosure(s).
1.
The expansion status LED displays steady blue. If the status LED lights solid amber, it indicates that the PowerVault storage array is initializing.
Afterthestoragearraysandenclosure(s)areinitialized,turnonthePowerVaultNX3200NASsolution.
2.
Connection Procedure
Using a Remote Desktop
IfDynamicHostCongurationProtocol(DHCP)andDomainNameSystem(DNS)areimplementedonyournetwork,yoursystemautomaticallyconguresthe
networksettings.Youcanlaunchthe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, Video, and Mouse
Connectakeyboard,monitor,andmousedirectlytotheNASsystemforlocaladministration.
3| Power-Up and Connection Procedure
To optional expansion
Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals.
Always read the updates rst because they often supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: You can also use the optional iDRAC interface for remote administration. For information about initial setup,
conguringiDRAC,andconsoleredirection,seethe
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 User’s Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals.
client connections
iDRAC
SAS 6 GB
client switches
NOTE: PowerVaultNX3200NASsolutionsupportsMD12 xx and MD3 xxx storage arrays.
DellPowerVaultNX3200
NASsolution
storage array

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage Solution (continued)
Utility Share
UtilityshareisaServerMessageBlock(SMB)sharepreconguredonyoursystem.Theutilityshareallowsyoutoviewdata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 site at support.dell.com/manuals.
Dell OpenManage Server Administration
You can monitor your system remotely using Dell Open Manage 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.
Printed in the U.S.A.
2012-05
4|Initial Conguration 5|System Conguration
6|Additional Information
The PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard
is displayed when you first log on to the PowerVault
NX3200NASsolution.
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NASspecificsoftware.Aftertheintial
setup is complete, you are prompted to reboot the
system.
The Server Manager window is
displayed when you login as the
Administrator. Using Server Manager,
you can perform the following tasks:
Perform initial system•
configuration
Configure networking•
Change the computer name•
Specify the language and regional•
settings
Change the date and time settings•
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