DELL NX3230 Storage Network Attached Storage User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Dell
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DELL NX3230 Storage Network Attached Storage User Guide
Setting up your Dell Storage Network Attached Storage Solution
Before you begin
WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell Storage system, read through, and follow safety instructions that shipped with your system.
Dell Software License Agreement
- Before using your system, read through the Dell Software License Agreement that shipped with the system.
- You must consider any media of Dell installed software as backup copies of the software installed on your system.
- 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 States, go to dell.com/support and select your country or region in the lower right corner of the page.
- For more information, go to:
- dell.com/support/home for documentation and information updates.
- dell.com/support , type the Service Tag , and then click Submit.
Verifying package contents
Verify that all components listed on your packing slip are available.
Save all documentation and accessories.
Installing system in a rack
This system requires a properly grounded electrical outlet, a compatible rack, and a rack installation kit. For more information , see the section For more information in this document.
Locating your system Service Tag
- Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. Pull out the information tag at the front of the system to view the Express Service Code and Service Tag.
- Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis.
- This information is used by Dell to route customer support calls to the appropriate personnel. service teams.
NOTE: The ilustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific NAS 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< ServiceTag >, where < ServiceTag > is the Service Tag number located on the system. To locate the Service Tag of your system, see the section Locating your system Service Tag in this document.
For more information about NX series documentation, see dell.com/storagemanuals.
Always read through the updates first, because they often supersede information in other documents.
Cabling the system or solution
NOTE: NX3230 NAS solution supports MD14xx and MD3xxx storage arrays.
Turning on and connecting your system
Turning on your storage array
- Turn on the MD series storage arrays and any additional expansion enclosure(s). The expansion status LED displays steady blue. If the status LED glows solid amber, it implies that the storage array is initializing.
- After the storage arrays and enclosure(s) are initialized, start the NX3230 NAS solution.
Connecting your system
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 start the Remote Desktop from a client and remotely access the NAS system using the default system name.
For example, on the Remote Desktop Connection page, 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 graphical user 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 dell.com/ support/home.
Initial configuration
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When you start your NAS system that runs Windows Storage Server 2012 for the first time, press OK on the Default Password screen.
NOTE: Before changing the password, ensure that you change the system language according to your preference. -
To change the default language, navigate to C:\Dell MUI , and run the appropriate language batch file.
Complete the on-screen instructions to install your preferred language. -
To change your administrator password, press Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Change a Password.
Server Manager starts automatically the first time you log in. In Server Manager , click Configure this local server to:
- Change the computer name
- Specify the domain
- Check for latest Windows updates
- Specify the time zone
- Configure remote desktop
NOTE: To start a software application, on the taskbar, click Start , and then click the program name.
Starting 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 start Remote Desktop from a client and remotely access the NAS system using the default system name.
For example, in the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, type
D
NOTE: The default password of the NAS system is Stor@ge!
More information
Documentation
To view the documentation of your Dell PowerVault NAS system, go to dell.com/support and type the Service Tag of your system. To locate the Service Tag of your system, see the topic Locating Your System Service Tag in this document. The following documents are available for your PowerVault NAS system.
Documentation feedback
If you have any feedback about this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, click the Feedback link in the upper left corner of your documentation web page.
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References
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