Dell PowerVault NX3000 Placemat - 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. 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 • When you contact technical support, the Express Service Code helps route your call to the appropriate support area and the Service Tag number helps identify your system. • In the following figure, the location of the Service Tag number and the Express Service Code are illustrated for a rackable system. Write down and store this information in a safe place. 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. 1 Before You Begin 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 2 6 5 4 PowerVault NX3000 storage system 3 7 PowerVault MD1000 or PowerVault MD1120 storage array (optional) 1. NIC port A to Gb Ethernet switch (optional) 2. NIC port B to Gb Ethernet switch (optional) 3. Gb1, Gb2, Gb3, and Gb4 to Gb Ethernet switch(es) 4. Port 1 on SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 1 5. Port 0 on SAS HBA to In-0 on controller 0 6. Optional iDRAC port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional) 7. Connection to expansion enclosure (optional) 2 Cabling the System or Solution Power-Up Procedure You must first turn on the Dell PowerVault MD1000 or PowerVault MD1120 storage array and additional expansion enclosure(s) if any. The expansion status LED displays steady blue. If the status LED displays a solid amber light, the PowerVault storage array is initializing. After the storage arrays and enclosure(s) are initialized, turn on the PowerVault NX3000 storage system. 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, 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 User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Power-Up and Connection Procedure