Dell PowerVault NX3200 Setting Up

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage Solution
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1 Before You Begin
WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, review
the safety instructions that shipped with your system.
Dell Software License Agreement
• Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that
came with the system.
• You must consider any media of Dell installed software as BACKUP copies of
the software installed on your system's hard drive.
• If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance
telephone number. For customers in the United States,
call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the United
support.dell.com
States, visit and select your country or region from the
bottom of the page.
For documentation and information updates, see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals
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2 Cabling the System or Solution
Dell PowerVault NX3200
NAS solution
storage array
client connections
iDRAC
SAS 6 GB
Verifying Package Contents
Verify that all components listed on your packing slip are available.
Save all documentation and accessories.
Installing the System in a Rack
This system requires a properly grounded electrical outlet, a compatible rack,
and a rack installation kit.
Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals.
Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
client switches
To optional expansion
NOTE: PowerVault NX3200 NAS solution supports MD12 xx and MD3 xxx storage arrays.
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.
• 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 NAS
solution.
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3 Power-Up and Connection Procedure
Power-Up Procedure
Turn on the PowerVault MD series storage arrays and any additional expansion enclosure(s).
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The expansion status LED displays steady blue. If the status LED lights solid amber, it indicates that the PowerVault storage array is initializing.
2. After the storage arrays and enclosure(s) are initialized, turn on the PowerVault NX3200 NAS solution.
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 the Remote Desktop from a client and remotely access the NAS system using the default system name.
Remote Desktop Connection
For example, in the window, type: D< ServiceTag >
Where < ServiceTag > 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 7 User's Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals
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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< ServiceTag >, where
< ServiceTag > is the Service Tag number located on the system.