Dell PowerVault NX3300 - Manual

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, please read the Dell Software License •
Agreement that came with the system.
You must consider any CD, DVD, or diskette set of Dell installed
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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
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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.
Documentation
For documentation and information updates, see 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
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personnel.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific NAS
solution.
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
where is the Service Tag number located on the system .
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Before You Begin
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Cabling the System or Solution Using iSCSI
Power-Up Procedure
You must first turn on the storage arrays and additional expansion enclosure(s), if any. After the storage arrays and enclosure(s) are initialized, turn on
the PowerVault NX3300 NAS solution.
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, where is the Service Tag number located
on the system.
Using Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the NAS system for local administration.
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Powering-Up and Connecting Your NAS Solution
Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals.
Always read the updates first 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, configuring iDRAC, and console redirection, see
the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 User’s Guide at supportdell.com/manuals.
SAN switches Client switches
Dell PowerVault NX3300 Controller 0
External iSCSI (directly
connected to MD array) Active directory server
connected to the network
Dell PowerVault NX3300 Controller 1
Storage array
Network Cabling
CIFS/NFS
NOTE: This figure is an example of cabling the PowerVault NX3300 NAS solution
with the MD3 XXX storage array. To connect other Dell storage arrays to the
PowerVault NX3300 NAS solution, see the documentation for the storage array.