Dell DX Object Storage – File Gateway Deployment Guide
Deployment Checklist
Complete the steps below for the type of CFS solution you are deploying.
Single-Server, Standalone Authentication, Local Spooler
(DX Cluster + 1 CFS, not a member of Active Directory)
Complete the Site Survey
Technical review.
Order placement and delivery.
Rack and cable (power and network) the DX Object Cluster and the CFS Server(s).
Set up the DX Object Cluster.
Set up the CFS Server.
Create disk partitions and spooler file systems.
Configure Cluster Name Space.
Configure the CFS and its DX Object Storage Mount Points.
Configure SMB/CIFS gateway protocols for standalone server, or configure NFS gateway service.
Add a SMB/CIFS or NFS share for standalone server.
Single-Server, Active Directory Member, Local Spooler
(DX Cluster + 1 CFS, member of Active Directory)
Complete the Site Survey
Technical review.
Order placement and delivery.
Rack and cable (power and network) the DX Object Cluster and the CFS Server(s).
Set up the DX Object Cluster.
Set up the CFS Server.
Create disk partitions and spooler file systems.
Configure Cluster Name Space.
Configure the CFS and its DX Object Storage Mount Points.
Configure SMB/CIFS gateway protocols for Active Directory Member Server.
Add a share (Active Directory Domain Member).
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