Dell PowerVault NX300 Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution - Page 1

Setting Up Your Dell™ PowerVault™ NAS Solution WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, review the safety instructions that came with your system. Dell Software License Agreement • Before using your system, please read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your 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, specify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu, and click Contact Us. 1 Before You Begin Verify Package Contents Verify that all components listed on your packing slip are available. Save all documentation and accessories. Install 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. • The Service Tag is also located at the back of the system to the left of the power supplies. • 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 storage system. 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. Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals. Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. 1 PowerVault NX300 storage system 3 2 1. Gb1 to Ethernet switch 2. Gb2 to Ethernet switch 3. iDRAC Enterprise port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional) 2 System Cabling 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 a Keyboard, Monitor, 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 User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Power-Up and Connection Procedure