Dell PowerVault NX3300 Setting Up

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage Solution
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1 Before You Begin
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
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 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.
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2 Cabling the System or Solution Using iSCSI
Network Cabling
SAN switches
CIFS/NFS
External iSCSI (directly
NOTE: This figure is an example of cabling the PowerVault NX3300 NAS solution
connected to MD array)
with the MD3 storage array. To connect other Dell storage arrays to the
XXX
PowerVault NX3300 NAS solution, see the documentation for the storage array.
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.
Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals.
Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
Client switches
Dell PowerVault NX3300 Controller 0
Dell PowerVault NX3300 Controller 1
Storage array
Active directory server
connected to the network
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 specific NAS
solution.
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3 Powering-Up and Connecting Your NAS Solution
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<ServiceTag>, where
on the system.
Using Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the NAS system for local administration.
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.
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<ServiceTag>
where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located on the system
<ServiceTag> is the Service Tag number located
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