Dell 735 User Manual
Preface
This guide provides system administrators, IT professionals, and those responsible for
the installation of network attached storage (NAS) devices, with the information necessary to install, configure, and operate the Dell PowerVault 735N NAS appliance.
Chapters include the following information:
• Chapter 1 — “Introduction” provides an overview of the system features, as well
as the information necessary to perform the initial configuration of the system.
• Chapter 2 — “Dell PowerVault 735 NAS Manager” provides a high-level introduc-
tion to the NAS Manager and how to find help.
• Chapter 3 — “Using Dell OpenManage Array Manager Software” provides a
comprehensive solution to storage management in an integrated graphical view.
• Chapter 4 — “System Management” provides directions for installing and config-
uring a Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant Card 2 (DRAC 2) and information
about Dell OpenManage Server Assistant.
• Chapter 5 — “System Recovery, Backup, and Restore” provides information on
recovering from system failure, and how to back up and restore the system state.
• Chapter 6 — “ActiveArchive” provides information on the creation and preserva-
tion of snapshots of the Dell PowerVault 735N NAS appliance system data
volumes using Dell ActiveArchive.
• Chapter 7 — “Advanced Features” provides information on network adapter
teaming and services for UNIX, Macintosh, and Novell NetWare.
• Chapter 8 — “Setting Up a Second RAID Controller” describes how to set up an
optional second redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller.
• Chapter 9 — “Troubleshooting” lists potential issues with probable causes and
possible solutions.
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts
and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industrystandard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see your
System Information
document.
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Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Information
For safety, regulatory, and warranty information for your system, see the
Information
document included with your system.
System
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this
included with your system:
• The
• The
Dell PowerVault 735N Systems User's Guide
tures, technical specifications, and device drivers.
Dell PowerVault 735N Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
vides instructions for installing system hardware and includes troubleshooting
and diagnostic procedures for testing your system.
• Supporting system documentation on the
Resource
installed.
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The
You may also have one or more of the following documents:
Dell System Information
your system.
Dell OpenManage Array Manager User’sGuide
using the Dell OpenManage Array Manager common interface for configuring
and managing local and remote storage.
Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant Card Version 2.3 (DRAC 2) User's Guide
provides instructions for using the DRAC 2 to manage and use a server through a
modem or network connection, even when the server itself is down.
Dell OpenManage Server Agent Messages Reference Guide
event messages logged by the Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.0 or later.
Dell PowerVault 735N Systems Service Manual
information on servicing your system. This information is available only at
http://support.dell.com.
System Administrator’sGuide
CD, that includes information about all the option cards and software
document, which provides basic information about
, the following documentation is
, which describes system fea-
Dell PowerVault 735N NAS Appliance
provides instructions for
describes the
, which contains detailed
pro-
• Documentation that is included with options you purchase separately from the
system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and
install these options in your Dell system.
• Technical information files—sometimes called “readme” files—that might be
installed on the hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical
changes to the system or advanced technical reference material intended for
experienced users or technicians.
• Documentation updates that are sometimes included with the system to
describe changes to the system or software. Always read these updates before
consulting any other documentation. These updates often contain information
that supersedes the information in the other documents.
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