Dell EMC NX3240 Setting Up
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Setting up Your Dell EMC NX3240 and NX3340 Systems
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Before you begin
WARNING:
Before you set up and operate your Dell EMC NAS system, read
through the safety instructions that shipped with your system.
Dell EMC Software License Agreement
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Before using your system, read through the Dell EMC Software License Agreement
that shipped with the system.
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You must consider any media of Dell EMC installed software as backup copies of the
software installed on your system.
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If you do not accept the terms of agreement, see Dell.com/contactdell.
Documentation
For more information, go to:
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Dell.com/storagemanuals for documentation and information updates.
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Dell.com/support, type the Service Tag, and then click Submit.
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Cabling the system by using iSCSI
Network Cabling
iSCSI/SAN switches
SMB/NFS
External iSCSI (directly
NOTE:
This figure is an example of cabling the Dell EMC NX3340 and NX3240 systems
connected to MD array)
with the MD3XXX storage array. To connect other Dell EMC storage arrays to the
Dell EMC NX3340 and NX3240 systems, see the documentation for the storage array.
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. For more information, see the section
For more information about Dell EMC NX series documentation, go to Dell.com/storagemanuals.
Always read the updates first, because they often supersede information in other documents.
Client switches
Dell EMC NX3340 and NX3240 system Controller 0
Dell EMC NX3340 and NX3240 system Controller 1
Storage array
Active directory server
connected to the network
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Locating your system Service Tag
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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.
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Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis.
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This information is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
NOTE:
The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific NAS
More information
in this document.
system.
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Turning on/off and managing your NAS system
Turning on your storage array
You must first turn on the storage arrays and additional expansion enclosures, if any. After the storage arrays and enclosures are initialized, turn on the Dell EMC NX3240 and
NX3340 systems.
Managing your NAS
To manage your NAS locally, connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly to the NAS system.
To manage your NAS remotely, you can use:
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Remote desktop
NOTE:
For more information about remote desktop, see the section
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iDRAC
NOTE:
For information about initial setup, configuration, and console redirection using iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Turning off your NAS system
To turn off your NAS system:
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Close the application or the cluster.
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Turn off the NAS system.
3.
Turn off the storage devices.
4.
Turn off the DAE (if any).
Default password
The default password of the NAS system is
Stor@ge!
Default system name
Your system is configured with a default system name of D<ServiceTag>,
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where <ServiceTag> is the Service Tag
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To locate the Service Tag of your system, see the section
Service Tag
in this document.
Starting remote desktop
in this document.
Locating your system