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- Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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Dell™ PowerVault™ 705N Version 2.4 Release Notes OVERVIEW 4 705N SOFTWARE VERSIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS DOCUMENT 4 705N COMPATIBILITY WITH NETWORK CLIENT SOFTWARE 5 705N COMPATIBILITY WITH SERVERS 5 LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR FILE AND FOLDER NAMES 6 MACINTOSH ISSUES CHANGING ACCOUNT PASSWORDS FROM THE - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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ERROR MESSAGES DISK DRIVE ERRORS 19 FILE SYSTEM ERRORS 20 NETWORK TRANSMISSION ERRORS 21 NOVELL NETWORKING BACKUP AND RESTORE ERRORS 22 2 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Part number: 70990147-001, Rev. A Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 3 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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://support.dell.com. 705N software versions applicable to this document These notes apply to all 705N’s and configuration software: Dell Hardware PowerVault BIOS Software Manual 705N 2.2.1 2.4.437 2.4.437 Version 2.4 Dell PowerVault User CD-Rom Setup Utility PowerVault Assist Client - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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occur when the clients connect to network servers are resolved by installing the latest software updates, service packs, or patches on the clients. For greater compatibility, performance, and reliability, DELL strongly recommends that you upgrade your client software as follows: AppleShare Client - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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user set the 705N code page to 850. For international markets outside of North America, the 705N user interface and documentation are available in English, German, Spanish and French. If you have further questions, please visit http://www.dell.com or http://support.dell.com. 6 Dell PowerVault 705N - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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to be aware of when using Apple Macintosh workstations to access your 705N. Changing Account Passwords From the Windows Server The 705N does not allow Apple networking users to change their domain user account password directly from their Macintosh. User account changes can be made from the Windows - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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), have determined that this problem is caused by the Microsoft network client, and is not specific to the 705N. A “patch” that corrects this problem for AutoCAD is available at http://www3.autodesk.com/adsk/support/filedoc/ 0,,148010--125452-0,00.html 8 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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networking users and groups from another NetWare server (you can do so from the Security Guides, “Use another NetWare server’s security”). However, please note the following: • If a user is already known to the other NetWare server, do not create a 705N local account with the same name and password - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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the user’s credentials are authenticated directly by the external NetWare server. Using Novell networking backup applications For greater compatibility, performance, and reliability, DELL strongly recommends that you upgrade to the latest version of the NetWare backup application. The 705N supports - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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supported by other networking protocols. • A local 705N user account is required with NetWare-based backup applications. If you enabled external NetWare security, 705N will not allow you to log in to the backup application with a user account from the external NetWare security server. You will need - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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other user directory into which you installed Backup Exec). Using a text editor, add the 705N name to the list of servers to back up. Note that this change will not be recognized by Backup Exec until you start a Refresh List operation from the NetWare client Commands menu. 12 Dell PowerVault 705N - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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does not support access by Telnet. UNIX/NFS users must mount the 705N network shares to gain access to the data. A typical mount command for a 705N share on a UNIX system uses the following syntax: mount ip_address:/share_name /dir_path Where “ip_address” is the 705N’s IP address, “share_name” the - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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less than a minute to several minutes, and sometimes longer. The disk and its network shares will not be accessible until this process is complete. Synchronized System and Disk LED Pat- terns Use the System and Disk LED’s to determine the server status. 14 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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flashing alternately (onehalf second each) Failure mode (Please report the number of flashes to Dell Customer Support) Failure mode (Please report the number of flashes to Dell Customer Support) System is in fail safe mode. Contact Dell Customer Support. Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 15 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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, release the button. 2. Wait for the 705N to shut down. All of the LED’s will turn off. If the LED’s are still on after 30 seconds, disconnect power from the unit or contact DELL Customer Support. 3. Wait at least 15 seconds and then turn on the power. 16 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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or PowerVault Assist. Several of the troubleshooting procedures described in this appendix reference the reset procedure that follows. Note: Resetting the 705N to its factory default settings does not change the existing disk configuration or erase any data stored on your disks. To reset the server - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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this procedure. 9. When the LED confirms the level of reset you intended, press and hold down the Reset button until both the System and Disk LEDs turn off, and then release the Reset button. The server then restarts, and resets the settings you selected. 18 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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failure typically results in loss of data. Device dd SMART warning Disk drive dd is likely to fail in the near future. This error condition is detected at startup by the drive itself. You should back up critical data on the drive as soon as possible. Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 19 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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of a Dell Customer Support Representative. In some extreme cases, however, you may lose some data or even lose access to the entire drive. Typically, these situations only occur when one of your disk drives fails and the 705N cannot recover from the failure. 20 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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that there is something wrong with the networking infrastructure (for example, the hub), with one of the computers on the network, or with the 705N. Network transmission errors could also be reported if there is unusually heavy traffic on your network. Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4 21 - Dell PowerVault 701N | Dell PowerVault 705N Version 2.4
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a different target directory; use an empty directory to avoid any possible conflict. If any other backup or restore error should occur, contact Dell Customer Support for help in understanding the error message, and, if necessary, recovering your data. 22 Dell PowerVault 705N Release Notes 2.4
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