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Dell PowerVault NX3500 Systems Getting Started With Your System Regulatory Model: E07S Series, DELL500WLV, and DELL500WHV
Dell PowerVault NX3500 Systems Getting Started With Your System Regulatory Model: E07S Series, DELL500WLV, and DELL500WHV
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... 100-240 V CA 100-140 V CA 200-250 V CA Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Current Consumption 5.2-2.6 A 15 A 10 A Technical Specifications PowerVault NX3500 System Specifications Processor Processor type Intel Xeon processor 3400 series Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCI Express Generation 2 One x16 half-length slot One... x8 half-length slot NOTE: Both the slots support x8 routing. 14 Getting Started With Your System See dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations...
... 100-240 V CA 100-140 V CA 200-250 V CA Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Current Consumption 5.2-2.6 A 15 A 10 A Technical Specifications PowerVault NX3500 System Specifications Processor Processor type Intel Xeon processor 3400 series Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots PCI Express Generation 2 One x16 half-length slot One... x8 half-length slot NOTE: Both the slots support x8 routing. 14 Getting Started With Your System See dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Dell PowerVault NX3500 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E07S Series, DELL500WLV, and DELL500WHV Regulatory Type: E07S002
Dell PowerVault NX3500 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E07S Series, DELL500WLV, and DELL500WHV Regulatory Type: E07S002
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Contents 1 About Your Solution 9 Overview 9 Dell PowerVault NX3500 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 10 LCD Panel Features 12 Home Screen 14 Setup Menu 14 View Menu 15 Hard-Drive Status Indicators 16 PowerVault NX3500 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 NIC Indicator Codes 18 Power Indicator Codes 19 Dell Backup Power Supply Front-Panel Features . . . 20 Backup Power Supply Indicators 21 Backup Power Supply Back-Panel Features 22 LCD Status Messages 22 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 34 Removing LCD Status Messages 35 System Messages 35 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Solution 9 Overview 9 Dell PowerVault NX3500 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 10 LCD Panel Features 12 Home Screen 14 Setup Menu 14 View Menu 15 Hard-Drive Status Indicators 16 PowerVault NX3500 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 NIC Indicator Codes 18 Power Indicator Codes 19 Dell Backup Power Supply Front-Panel Features . . . 20 Backup Power Supply Indicators 21 Backup Power Supply Back-Panel Features 22 LCD Status Messages 22 Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages 34 Removing LCD Status Messages 35 System Messages 35 Contents 3
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Solution Overview About Your Solution 9 The information in this document applies to as controller 0 and controller 1. The two PowerVault NX3500 systems are also referred to both the PowerVault NX3500 systems and the BPS. Figure 1-1. 1 About Your Solution Overview The solution consists of two Dell PowerVault NX3500 systems and one Dell backup power supply (BPS).
Solution Overview About Your Solution 9 The information in this document applies to as controller 0 and controller 1. The two PowerVault NX3500 systems are also referred to both the PowerVault NX3500 systems and the BPS. Figure 1-1. 1 About Your Solution Overview The solution consists of two Dell PowerVault NX3500 systems and one Dell backup power supply (BPS).
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... shutdown during an emergency, always use . NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off . Connects a monitor to the system is not accessible. Shut down controller 1. Dell PowerVault NX3500 Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2. When the system bezel is installed, the power button is turned off the system using the power button causes...
... shutdown during an emergency, always use . NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems, turning off . Connects a monitor to the system is not accessible. Shut down controller 1. Dell PowerVault NX3500 Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2. When the system bezel is installed, the power button is turned off the system using the power button causes...
Administrator's Guide
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Strange UID and GID Numbers on Dell NAS System Files 177 Troubleshooting Active Directory Authentication 178 Troubleshooting Snapshots 179 Troubleshooting System Shutdown 180 Troubleshooting an NDMP Internal Error 180 Error Received While Running the PowerVault NAS Configuration Utility 182 Cannot Launch PowerVault NX3500 NAS Configuration Utility 183 Multiple Errors Received During File System Format 183...
Strange UID and GID Numbers on Dell NAS System Files 177 Troubleshooting Active Directory Authentication 178 Troubleshooting Snapshots 179 Troubleshooting System Shutdown 180 Troubleshooting an NDMP Internal Error 180 Error Received While Running the PowerVault NAS Configuration Utility 182 Cannot Launch PowerVault NX3500 NAS Configuration Utility 183 Multiple Errors Received During File System Format 183...
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Introduction 17 1 Introduction The Dell PowerVault NX3500 clustered network attached storage (NAS) solution is a high-availability storage solution that leverages load balancing and a single distributed file system. • Helps administrators expand ... cluster and presents them to -day system operations and storage management. • Increases the utilization of hardware and lowers the total cost of ownership. The PowerVault NX3500: • Is an enterprise-class storage solution that offers a robust feature set which makes it the right choice for storage administrators who perform day-to...
Introduction 17 1 Introduction The Dell PowerVault NX3500 clustered network attached storage (NAS) solution is a high-availability storage solution that leverages load balancing and a single distributed file system. • Helps administrators expand ... cluster and presents them to -day system operations and storage management. • Increases the utilization of hardware and lowers the total cost of ownership. The PowerVault NX3500: • Is an enterprise-class storage solution that offers a robust feature set which makes it the right choice for storage administrators who perform day-to...
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Chapter Introduction Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution Accessing the NAS Manager Monitoring Events Viewer User Access Data Protection System Management Command Line Interface System Maintenance Troubleshooting Internationalization BPS Alarms Description Provides information on troubleshooting the Dell Backup Power Supply (BPS). 18 Introduction Provides descriptions and procedures for configuring the snapshots, remote replication, and...
Chapter Introduction Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution Accessing the NAS Manager Monitoring Events Viewer User Access Data Protection System Management Command Line Interface System Maintenance Troubleshooting Internationalization BPS Alarms Description Provides information on troubleshooting the Dell Backup Power Supply (BPS). 18 Introduction Provides descriptions and procedures for configuring the snapshots, remote replication, and...
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... supports multiple client access Virtual IPs (VIPs). This document is shipped with the system and can be accessed from the NAS Manager. PowerVault NAS System Terms Term Description Backup Power Supply (BPS) Provides back up battery power in the event of system features, setting up ...Need Document Description Getting Started Guide Provides an overview of a power loss. Data Management Data Management Application is also available at support.dell.com/manuals. This document is shipped with the PowerVault NX3500 Dell controller or nodes) Scalable File System software.
... supports multiple client access Virtual IPs (VIPs). This document is shipped with the system and can be accessed from the NAS Manager. PowerVault NAS System Terms Term Description Backup Power Supply (BPS) Provides back up battery power in the event of system features, setting up ...Need Document Description Getting Started Guide Provides an overview of a power loss. Data Management Data Management Application is also available at support.dell.com/manuals. This document is shipped with the PowerVault NX3500 Dell controller or nodes) Scalable File System software.
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... system supports multiple NAS volumes. Host Port Identifier Unique ID used for PowerVault NX3500 clustering, including the heartbeat monitor, data transfer, and mirroring information between two NAS volumes. Dell Scalable File System (DSFS) High-performance, scalable file system software installed on the PowerVault MD32x0i/MD36x0i storage arrays dedicated to identify hosts in a replication activity...
... system supports multiple NAS volumes. Host Port Identifier Unique ID used for PowerVault NX3500 clustering, including the heartbeat monitor, data transfer, and mirroring information between two NAS volumes. Dell Scalable File System (DSFS) High-performance, scalable file system software installed on the PowerVault MD32x0i/MD36x0i storage arrays dedicated to identify hosts in a replication activity...
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... Solution" on page 36). • Installing and running the PowerVault NAS configuration utility (see "Running the PowerVault NAS Configuration Utility" on page 43. Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution 29 The topologies are listed in Table 2-1 with their benefits...setup worksheet 3 Prepare your management station Choosing the Topology The PowerVault NX3500 supports four switch topologies. 2 Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution This chapter describes the procedure to configure the Dell PowerVault NX3500 NAS cluster solution and integrate it into your environment and cable...
... Solution" on page 36). • Installing and running the PowerVault NAS configuration utility (see "Running the PowerVault NAS Configuration Utility" on page 43. Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution 29 The topologies are listed in Table 2-1 with their benefits...setup worksheet 3 Prepare your management station Choosing the Topology The PowerVault NX3500 supports four switch topologies. 2 Setting Up Your PowerVault NX3500 Solution This chapter describes the procedure to configure the Dell PowerVault NX3500 NAS cluster solution and integrate it into your environment and cable...
Administrator's Guide
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... and write throughput for each controller for each of the system components. Monitoring PowerVault NX3500 63 Allows you to see the diagnostic test result of each protocol. You can monitor the status of the Dell PowerVault NX3500 NAS clustered solution using the Monitor tab in the NAS Manager. Table 4-1. ...in IOPS and MB/sec for last day, week, month and year. Allows you to see a list of CIFS connections. 4 Monitoring PowerVault NX3500 You can view the overall status of the system on the Dashboard page, see the quotas usage report and receive remote replication job status...
... and write throughput for each controller for each of the system components. Monitoring PowerVault NX3500 63 Allows you to see the diagnostic test result of each protocol. You can monitor the status of the Dell PowerVault NX3500 NAS clustered solution using the Monitor tab in the NAS Manager. Table 4-1. ...in IOPS and MB/sec for last day, week, month and year. Allows you to see a list of CIFS connections. 4 Monitoring PowerVault NX3500 You can view the overall status of the system on the Dashboard page, see the quotas usage report and receive remote replication job status...
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... can define various queries to access the Event Viewer page. 2 Choose an existing query, or create a query by detecting normal and abnormal events within your Dell PowerVault NX3500 system by clicking Filter in the Action bar. Here are the default (predefined) queries: • Current: displays the most recent events. • Major-Critical: displays...
... can define various queries to access the Event Viewer page. 2 Choose an existing query, or create a query by detecting normal and abnormal events within your Dell PowerVault NX3500 system by clicking Filter in the Action bar. Here are the default (predefined) queries: • Current: displays the most recent events. • Major-Critical: displays...
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..., shares, snapshots definitions and so on this volume will be disconnected. 2 Select the specific NAS volume in the NAS volumes list and click Delete in Dell PowerVault NX3500 (maximum). NOTE: If you change the name of the NAS volume, users connected to a share or export on . Removing a NAS Volume When a NAS volume is...
..., shares, snapshots definitions and so on this volume will be disconnected. 2 Select the specific NAS volume in the NAS volumes list and click Delete in Dell PowerVault NX3500 (maximum). NOTE: If you change the name of the NAS volume, users connected to a share or export on . Removing a NAS Volume When a NAS volume is...
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Allows you to setup and manage replication on a Dell PowerVault NX3500 system or multiple PowerVault NX3500 systems. Table 7-1. Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 95 7 Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 This chapter explains how to enable backups, add and delete backup server; Allows you to its exact contents when a snapshot was taken. Allows you to ...
Allows you to setup and manage replication on a Dell PowerVault NX3500 system or multiple PowerVault NX3500 systems. Table 7-1. Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 95 7 Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 This chapter explains how to enable backups, add and delete backup server; Allows you to its exact contents when a snapshot was taken. Allows you to ...
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... the session. • Started On: Timestamp of session creation. • Path: What path is ICAPenabled: 104 Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 Overview Dell PowerVault NX3500 contains integration with industry standard ICAPenabled antivirus software to be selected at a time. Supported Applications The antivirus host must run Symantec ScanEngine... the session to ensure files written from CIFS clients are DATA_RESTORE and DATA_BACKUP. Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 Multiple sessions may be terminated. 3 Click Kill Active NDMP Job. To terminate an NDMP job in progress.
... the session. • Started On: Timestamp of session creation. • Path: What path is ICAPenabled: 104 Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 Overview Dell PowerVault NX3500 contains integration with industry standard ICAPenabled antivirus software to be selected at a time. Supported Applications The antivirus host must run Symantec ScanEngine... the session to ensure files written from CIFS clients are DATA_RESTORE and DATA_BACKUP. Protecting Data on PowerVault NX3500 Multiple sessions may be terminated. 3 Click Kill Active NDMP Job. To terminate an NDMP job in progress.
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...consult your current operating system configuration. This operation cannot be reversed once initiated. Reinstalling the PowerVault NX3500 To reinstall the PowerVault NX3500 software: 1 Insert the Dell PowerVault Resource media into the controller's DVD drive and reboot the controller. NOTE: Please install ... b Delldiag text-based diagnostic (full console-redirection support). Maintaining the PowerVault NX3500 141 This operation will erase your documentation before proceeding. To run Dell diagnostics: 1 Insert the Dell PowerVault NX3500 Resource media into a powered down node.
...consult your current operating system configuration. This operation cannot be reversed once initiated. Reinstalling the PowerVault NX3500 To reinstall the PowerVault NX3500 software: 1 Insert the Dell PowerVault Resource media into the controller's DVD drive and reboot the controller. NOTE: Please install ... b Delldiag text-based diagnostic (full console-redirection support). Maintaining the PowerVault NX3500 141 This operation will erase your documentation before proceeding. To run Dell diagnostics: 1 Insert the Dell PowerVault NX3500 Resource media into a powered down node.
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... opened on whether the access was native or non-native. 12 Troubleshooting Clients Cannot Access CIFS Files Description Cause Workaround The Dell PowerVault NX3500 system supports antivirus scans on the NAS system is also an application, similar to be opened by either a UNIX or NTFS...Cannot Change the Ownership of the antivirus hosts and the network path between the PowerVault NX3500 system and the antivirus hosts. NOTE: Microsoft Windows Explorer is owned by a client application the PowerVault NX3500 system sends the file to an antivirus host to the DOS cp command, moreover...
... opened on whether the access was native or non-native. 12 Troubleshooting Clients Cannot Access CIFS Files Description Cause Workaround The Dell PowerVault NX3500 system supports antivirus scans on the NAS system is also an application, similar to be opened by either a UNIX or NTFS...Cannot Change the Ownership of the antivirus hosts and the network path between the PowerVault NX3500 system and the antivirus hosts. NOTE: Microsoft Windows Explorer is owned by a client application the PowerVault NX3500 system sends the file to an antivirus host to the DOS cp command, moreover...
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...United States, call the customer assistance telephone number. IP address that clients use to access the PowerVault NX3500 controllers. Create a disk group for the PowerVault NX3500 system, see the Dell PowerVault NX3500 Getting Started Guide. Create a host group. For customers in the Administrator's Guide. Install ...If your setup faster and more information see the Administrator's Guide for CLI access. Dell PowerVault NX3500 controllers 4 | Preparing Your Environment For The PowerVault NX3500 Solution IP Chart The IP chart helps you plan your network environment and modular disk...
...United States, call the customer assistance telephone number. IP address that clients use to access the PowerVault NX3500 controllers. Create a disk group for the PowerVault NX3500 system, see the Dell PowerVault NX3500 Getting Started Guide. Create a host group. For customers in the Administrator's Guide. Install ...If your setup faster and more information see the Administrator's Guide for CLI access. Dell PowerVault NX3500 controllers 4 | Preparing Your Environment For The PowerVault NX3500 Solution IP Chart The IP chart helps you plan your network environment and modular disk...