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Glossary - Page 3
... drive electronics. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. iDRAC - Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that uses the Internet SCSI protocol. InfiniBand - InfiniBand offers point-to-point bidirectional serial links intended for connection of processors with high-speed peripherals. IP - Internet Protocol. IPv6 - Internet Protocol version...
Glossary - Page 9
... the system board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot. video memory - Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in addition to your system's RAM. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display (with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities). video resolution - Video resolution (800 x 600...
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...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 13
...-Requisites
Before you set up the iSCSI Target, ensure that you perform the following steps: 1 Download the latest Microsoft iSCSI Initiator software from Microsoft support website at support.microsoft.com and install the Initiator (Host). 2 Install MS Software iSCSI Target on your storage system from the CD provided. 3 Configure and assign the IP addresses for iSCSI network using the "Worksheet...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 17
... Target that is Connected.
b Repeat step 1 to step 5.
c Click Advanced Settings. In the Target Portal address, choose the redundant host IP address and the IP address of the PowerVault storage solution.
NOTE: During the iSCSI Initiator software installation, Microsoft MPIO is already selected. MPIO is supported with Initiator version of 2.06 or later. You require two dedicated iSCSI NICs in...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 18
... on Initiator (host) or Target (PowerVault storage solution). Install the software on a separate Client/Server running Windows operating system.
5 Turn on the PowerVault storage system and create one or more volumes on the storage array for creating virtual disks for iSCSI Targets.
Configuring Settings From the Initiator
Initiator setup
Target setup
Log on from Initiator
1 Configure the...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 28
... available as an installation option in iSCSI Software Target. The hardware provider coordinates with the local VSS to create a consistent image of the volume that can be transported to a central backup server.
In a PowerVault storage system, you can create an iSCSI snapshot in two ways:
• Manually create a snapshot of a single virtual disk in the Microsoft...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 48
... a free download from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com and is available in two versions namely-x86 and IA64. You can use the iSNS Sever for Target discovery on an iSCSI network.
iSNS server is supported on the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. Perform the following steps to install the...
iSCSI Deployment Guide - Page 52
...-mounted volumes. When you locally mount a virtual disk and then try to make a shadow copy of that volume using Windows Explorer, the storage appliance appears to hang. This is because of the way shadow copies are created. When you make a shadow copy of a locally mounted virtual disk, the local mount driver writes to the underlying volume hosting the...
Setting Up Your Dell
PowerVault NAS Solution - Page 1
...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.
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Dell PowerVault MD12xx storage array (optional)
1. NIC port A to Ethernet switch 2. iDRAC Enterprise port to...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 18
... 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 40
... the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.
• The Lifecycle Controller User Guide provides information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 60
... Express card is installed, the controller provides the following additional features:
• Downloading and applying firmware updates
• Configuring hardware and firmware
For more information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller User Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 111
... 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 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com. Follow the instructions included in the file download to install the update on...