User Manual
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... • File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) (quotas, file screens, and storage reports) • Disk Management • Print Services • Web Server (IIS) Diagnostics • Event Viewer • NAS Appliance Software • Reliability and Performance • Device Manager Configuration • Task Scheduler • Windows Firewall and Advanced Security • Services • WMI Controls • Local Users and Groups Storage • Disk Management • Microsoft Windows Server Backup 14 Configuring Your NAS System The list of factory default sections and the sub-links for...
... • File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) (quotas, file screens, and storage reports) • Disk Management • Print Services • Web Server (IIS) Diagnostics • Event Viewer • NAS Appliance Software • Reliability and Performance • Device Manager Configuration • Task Scheduler • Windows Firewall and Advanced Security • Services • WMI Controls • Local Users and Groups Storage • Disk Management • Microsoft Windows Server Backup 14 Configuring Your NAS System The list of factory default sections and the sub-links for...
User Manual
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... section to manage folders and volumes that role. NOTE: Volume operations are only available when Virtual Disk Service (VDS) hardware providers are shared on the network: To create Server Message Block (SMB) shares, see "Creating the NFS Share" on the computer. Click the name of the role. File Server Resource Manager FSRM is a suite of tools for all users or a selected group of users. • Generate storage reports instantly...
... section to manage folders and volumes that role. NOTE: Volume operations are only available when Virtual Disk Service (VDS) hardware providers are shared on the network: To create Server Message Block (SMB) shares, see "Creating the NFS Share" on the computer. Click the name of the role. File Server Resource Manager FSRM is a suite of tools for all users or a selected group of users. • Generate storage reports instantly...
User Manual
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... the DVD by default. For example, if you backup the internal disk drives on your system before reinstalling the NAS Operating System. 1 Insert your Dell PowerVault NAS Operating System Reinstall DVD and shut down the system. 2 Restart your desktop. 4 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and download the latest PowerVault NAS Appliance Software for NX300. 5 Copy the NAS Appliance Software package to change the boot order if...
... the DVD by default. For example, if you backup the internal disk drives on your system before reinstalling the NAS Operating System. 1 Insert your Dell PowerVault NAS Operating System Reinstall DVD and shut down the system. 2 Restart your desktop. 4 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and download the latest PowerVault NAS Appliance Software for NX300. 5 Copy the NAS Appliance Software package to change the boot order if...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., follow the instructions in the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Delete the virtual disk with LUN ID 0 must be resolved, contact Dell. If the error cannot be not being used for the operating system reinstallation to proceed. 1 Backup all data on virtual disk 0. recognized NAS appliance software. 10 Troubleshooting Guide To workaround this issue, the current virtual disk with LUN ID 0. 4 Reboot the PowerVault NAS using the operating system reinstallation media or DVD. Installation Issues (continued...
..., follow the instructions in the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Delete the virtual disk with LUN ID 0 must be resolved, contact Dell. If the error cannot be not being used for the operating system reinstallation to proceed. 1 Backup all data on virtual disk 0. recognized NAS appliance software. 10 Troubleshooting Guide To workaround this issue, the current virtual disk with LUN ID 0. 4 Reboot the PowerVault NAS using the operating system reinstallation media or DVD. Installation Issues (continued...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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E1A1D Control panel USB cable not detected. E2011 Memory configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on unusable. About Your System 31 LCD Status Messages (Optional) (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E1A15 SAS cable B SAS cable B is not configurable. If the problem persists, replace cable. Inspect DIMMs. Install memory or reseat memory modules. System Memory" on page 154. Remove AC power to See "Troubleshooting shadow memory. Reseat the cable. If the problem persists, replace cable. E2010...
E1A1D Control panel USB cable not detected. E2011 Memory configuration failure. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on unusable. About Your System 31 LCD Status Messages (Optional) (continued) Code Text Causes Corrective Actions E1A15 SAS cable B SAS cable B is not configurable. If the problem persists, replace cable. Inspect DIMMs. Install memory or reseat memory modules. System Memory" on page 154. Remove AC power to See "Troubleshooting shadow memory. Reseat the cable. If the problem persists, replace cable. E2010...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... operating system documentation. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in the Link Width is y. Check the hard drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. PCIe Training Faulty or improperly Error: Expected installed PCIe card in System Setup program, or no bootable USB key installed. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 157, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 148, "Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key" on page 156, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on hard drive. Actual Link...
... operating system documentation. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in the Link Width is y. Check the hard drive configuration settings in the specified slot number. PCIe Training Faulty or improperly Error: Expected installed PCIe card in System Setup program, or no bootable USB key installed. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 157, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 148, "Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key" on page 156, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on hard drive. Actual Link...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...; Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system 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 can only be installed from the other boot mode will cause the system to specify the boot mode for example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to manage your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default...
...; Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system 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 can only be installed from the other boot mode will cause the system to specify the boot mode for example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to manage your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Boot Manager SATA Settings See "SATA Settings Screen" on page 66. See "Processor Settings Screen" on ). System Security Displays a screen to the keyboard or keyboard controller during the POST. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to configure the system password and setup password features. This setting does not affect the operation of keyboard errors during POST. Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables...
... Boot Manager SATA Settings See "SATA Settings Screen" on page 66. See "Processor Settings Screen" on ). System Security Displays a screen to the keyboard or keyboard controller during the POST. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to configure the system password and setup password features. This setting does not affect the operation of keyboard errors during POST. Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... After Boot (Enabled default) Enables or disables BIOS console redirection when the operating system is used for console redirection. This rate should not be used for console redirection and the serial device. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for the two serial devices. External Serial Connector Specifies whether Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or (Serial Device1 default) Remote Access Device has access to the external serial connector...
... After Boot (Enabled default) Enables or disables BIOS console redirection when the operating system is used for console redirection. This rate should not be used for console redirection and the serial device. To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for the two serial devices. External Serial Connector Specifies whether Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or (Serial Device1 default) Remote Access Device has access to the external serial connector...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Management Controller (BMC): • Installing an operating system • Running diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors, physical disks, and other peripherals Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75 Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of the operating system. Operating With a Setup Password Enabled...
... Management Controller (BMC): • Installing an operating system • Running diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, processors, physical disks, and other peripherals Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 75 Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password 1 Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security. 2 Highlight Setup Password, press to clear the existing setup password. NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of the operating system. Operating With a Setup Password Enabled...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of the system's power state or the system's operating system • Provides text console redirection for the BMC and systems management applications. BMC provides the following additional features: • 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 documentation for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles NOTE: To remotely access...
... enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of the system's power state or the system's operating system • Provides text console redirection for the BMC and systems management applications. BMC provides the following additional features: • 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 documentation for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles NOTE: To remotely access...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as shown in Figure 3-29. 5 "Removing the Control Panel Assembly on page 131, and "Removing the SAS Backplane" on page 135. 6 Locate the hinged interior catches on page 89. 8 Close the system. See "Installing a Redundant Power Supply" on either side...
... by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as shown in Figure 3-29. 5 "Removing the Control Panel Assembly on page 131, and "Removing the SAS Backplane" on page 135. 6 Locate the hinged interior catches on page 89. 8 Close the system. See "Installing a Redundant Power Supply" on either side...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 167. 2 Restart the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on page 177. If all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on each USB device one at a time. 5 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the...
See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 167. 2 Restart the system and check for any peripheral devices connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on page 177. If all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on each USB device one at a time. 5 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... switch or hub. Troubleshooting a Wet System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. If you are using a NIC card instead of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup...
... switch or hub. Troubleshooting a Wet System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are bound. If you are using a NIC card instead of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. See the NIC's documentation. 5 Enter the System Setup...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 177. 8 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion cards Troubleshooting...
.... Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 177. 8 If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion cards Troubleshooting...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... "Power Supplies" on page 154. Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply is removed or has failed. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and to signify that came with only one power supply must be done by the power supply's fault indicator. See "Troubleshooting a Fan" on page 88. See "Power Indicator Codes" on page 177. Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems CAUTION: Many repairs...
... "Power Supplies" on page 154. Read and follow the safety instructions that the power supply is removed or has failed. NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and to signify that came with only one power supply must be done by the power supply's fault indicator. See "Troubleshooting a Fan" on page 88. See "Power Indicator Codes" on page 177. Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems CAUTION: Many repairs...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... using a different tape cartridge. 2 Ensure that a power cable is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. If the problem is enabled. Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive 1 Try using a different CD or DVD. 3 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that is not authorized by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in the tape-backup software documentation. Damage due to servicing that the drive's controller...
... using a different tape cartridge. 2 Ensure that a power cable is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. If the problem is enabled. Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive 1 Try using a different CD or DVD. 3 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that is not authorized by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in the tape-backup software documentation. Damage due to servicing that the drive's controller...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Setup program. See the operating system documentation for the RAID array. b Open the system. c Verify that the cable connections between the hard drive(s) and the drive controller are correct and that the controller is enabled and the drives appear in a RAID array, perform the following steps. d Close the system. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 177. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 58. 6 Check the cable connections...
... Setup program. See the operating system documentation for the RAID array. b Open the system. c Verify that the cable connections between the hard drive(s) and the drive controller are correct and that the controller is enabled and the drives appear in a RAID array, perform the following steps. d Close the system. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 177. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 58. 6 Check the cable connections...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... - A port on the devices or by changing settings in the event of a SCSI cable) must be configured for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as the last device at each end of an electrical failure. USB - A USB connector provides a single connection point for operation. USB devices can be an expansion card that automatically supplies power to configure your system in the configuration software for example. utility - A program used to connect to manage system resources-memory, disk drives, or...
... - A port on the devices or by changing settings in the event of a SCSI cable) must be configured for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as the last device at each end of an electrical failure. USB - A USB connector provides a single connection point for operation. USB devices can be an expansion card that automatically supplies power to configure your system in the configuration software for example. utility - A program used to connect to manage system resources-memory, disk drives, or...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault NAS Solution
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... documents. 1 PowerVault NX300 storage system 3 2 1. Check for the network attached storage (NAS) system is used by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. iDRAC Enterprise port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional) 2 System Cabling Connection Procedure Using a Remote Desktop If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) are implemented on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. • The Service Tag is also located at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Power...
... documents. 1 PowerVault NX300 storage system 3 2 1. Check for the network attached storage (NAS) system is used by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. iDRAC Enterprise port to Ethernet switch for lights-out management (optional) 2 System Cabling Connection Procedure Using a Remote Desktop If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) are implemented on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. • The Service Tag is also located at support.dell.com/manuals. 3 Power...
