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User Manual - Page 13
... Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008. The Server Summary area displays details about your server that are particularly useful during troubleshooting, such as the system's name, network addresses, and the product ID of the operating system running on the system. From the Server Summary area, you can view and modify network connections, modify system properties, and configure Remote Desktop...
User Manual - Page 23
... software: 1 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and download the latest PowerVault NAS appliance software and all Dell Update Packages that correspond to your system. For example, if you have a PowerVault NX300, download the NAS Appliance Software for NX300 in addition to all Dell Update packages for that system. 2 Double-click the downloaded file and follow the wizard that guides...
User Manual - Page 26
... Wizard guides you through the following steps: • Installing the NAS Appliance software • Changing the default administrator password • Installing the back-end storage software (when applicable) • Selecting and installing the language pack if needed
7 After the PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard completes, the NAS system reboots to apply the settings.
8 After...
User Manual - Page 31
... AD LDS for services for NFS you must: 1 Install the AD LDS server role. 2 Create a new AD LDS instance. 3 Extend the AD LDS schema to support NFS user mapping. 4 Set a default instance name for AD LDS instances. 5 Update the active directory schema. 6 Add user and group account maps from a UNIX-based computer to a Windows-based computer. 7 Authorize appropriate...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 10
... into the PERC controller BIOS, see PERC user's guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
3 Delete the virtual disk with LUN ID 0.
4 Reboot the PowerVault NAS using the operating system reinstallation media or DVD.
Errors due to third-party tools and utilities.
To workaround this issue, follow the instructions in the error message. If the error cannot be resolved, contact Dell.
For more information...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 11
...continued)
Issue
Description
Workaround / Solution
The PowerVault NAS The wrong NAS software Go to support.dell.com and
appliance software appliance has been
download the appropriate NAS
provided cannot be provided for the system. appliance software for the system.
installed on the NAS
system.
Reinstallation error message stays on the LCD.
The last error message remains on the LCD until...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 15
....
Wizard is not a recognized compatible with
NAS appliance software your system.
package.
The PowerVault NAS update package provided cannot be installed on the NAS system.
The wrong NAS software appliance has been provided for the system.
Go to support.dell.com and download the appropriate NAS appliance software for the system.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is not detected on the...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 19
... off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new external device. Turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise).
• Ensure that the appropriate driver for the attached device has been installed on the system.
• If necessary to enable ports on your system, use the System Setup...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 51
... software to restore
firmware or has been lost due full functionality. See the
to system board replacement. Unified Server
The optional iDRAC6
Configuration user
Enterprise card flash memory documentation for
or BMC SPI flash may be more information.
corrupted.
Restore the flash memory
using the latest version on
support.dell.com. See the
Integrated Dell™ Remote
Access Controller...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 53
... display module,
the control panel board,
and the system board.
See "Control Panel
Assembly-LED/LCD
(Optional)" on page 131.
Warning! No micro Micro code update failed. code update loaded for processor n
Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting Help" on page 177.
Warning! Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration.
Warning! Performance degraded. CPU and memory set...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 55
..., setting up your system, and technical specifications.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 57
... hardware configuration
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Set performance and power management thresholds
• Manage system security
Choosing the System Boot Mode
The System Setup program also enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:
• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
• UEFI boot...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 64
... PXE, and Enabled with iSCSI Boot. PXE support allows the system to boot from the network.
MAC Address
Displays the MAC address for the NIC.
Capability Detected
Displays the features of the NIC hardware key, if installed.
NOTE: Some NIC features may require the installation of an additional driver.
OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default)
Sets a timer to monitor the operating system for...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 76
...Downloading and applying firmware updates
• Configuring hardware and firmware
For more information about setting up USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Dell Unified Server Configurator User's Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
NOTE: If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 122
... online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 157
... Help" on page 177.
Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive
1 Try using a different tape cartridge. 2 Ensure that the device drivers for the tape drive are installed and are
configured correctly. See your tape drive documentation for more information about device drivers. 3 Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in the tape-backup software documentation.
Troubleshooting Your System
157
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 179
... In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from computational activity.
IDE - Integrated drive electronics. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices.
iDRAC - Internet Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that uses the Internet SCSI protocol.
IP - Internet Protocol.
IPv6 - Internet Protocol version 6.
IPX - Internet package exchange.
Glossary
181
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 185
... number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down. To display a program at a specific graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution.
virtualization - The ability via software to share the resources of a single computer across multiple environments. A single physical system may appear to the user as multiple...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution - Page 1
... 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...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution - Page 2
...Configuration Wizard runs when you first log on to the PowerVault NX300 storage system. The initial configuration tasks include: • Changing the local administrator default password • Selecting the system language • Confirming the settings The PowerVault NAS Initial Configuration Wizard also configures the NAS specific software. Once the wizard is complete, you will be prompted to...