Dell NX430 Owner's Manual
Dell Storage NX430 Network Attached
Storage (NAS)
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E34S Series
Regulatory Type: E34S001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
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2016 - 04
Rev. A00
Contents
1 About your system................................................................................................ 8
Supported configurations..................................................................................................................... 8
Front panel features and indicators......................................................................................................8
LCD panel...................................................................................................................................... 10
Back panel features and indicators.....................................................................................................12
Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes.........................................................................................14
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes......................................................................................................15
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................16
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit............................................................................. 16
Locating Service Tag of your system..................................................................................................18
2 Documentation resources................................................................................ 19
3 Technical specifications....................................................................................22
Dimensions and weight...................................................................................................................... 22
Processor specifications..................................................................................................................... 22
Expansion bus specifications..............................................................................................................22
Memory specifications........................................................................................................................23
Power specifications........................................................................................................................... 23
Drive specifications............................................................................................................................. 23
Connectors specifications..................................................................................................................24
Video specifications............................................................................................................................ 24
Expanded operating temperature.......................................................................................................25
Environmental specifications..............................................................................................................25
4 Initial system setup and configuration...........................................................28
Setting up your system....................................................................................................................... 28
iDRAC configuration........................................................................................................................... 28
Options to set up iDRAC IP address.............................................................................................28
Log in to iDRAC.............................................................................................................................29
Reinstalling the NAS operating system by using DVD.......................................................................29
5 Pre-operating system management applications........................................30
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications.............................................................30
System Setup.......................................................................................................................................30
Viewing System Setup................................................................................................................... 31
System Setup details......................................................................................................................31
System BIOS...................................................................................................................................31
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iDRAC Settings utility.....................................................................................................................50
Device Settings...............................................................................................................................51
Dell Lifecycle Controller......................................................................................................................51
Embedded system management.................................................................................................. 51
Boot Manager......................................................................................................................................52
Viewing Boot Manager..................................................................................................................52
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 52
6 Installing and removing system components...............................................54
Safety instructions...............................................................................................................................54
Before working inside your system.................................................................................................... 54
After working inside your system....................................................................................................... 55
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................... 55
Front bezel (optional)..........................................................................................................................55
Installing the optional front bezel.................................................................................................55
Removing the optional front bezel...............................................................................................56
System cover....................................................................................................................................... 57
Removing the system cover..........................................................................................................57
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................... 58
Inside the system................................................................................................................................ 60
Intrusion switch................................................................................................................................... 61
Removing the intrusion switch..................................................................................................... 61
Installing the intrusion switch.......................................................................................................62
Cooling shroud................................................................................................................................... 62
Removing the cooling shroud...................................................................................................... 63
Installing the cooling shroud........................................................................................................ 63
System memory.................................................................................................................................. 64
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................65
Mode-specific guidelines..............................................................................................................66
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 67
Removing memory modules........................................................................................................ 67
Installing memory modules..........................................................................................................69
Hard drives...........................................................................................................................................70
Supported hard drive configuration..............................................................................................71
Removing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank..................................................... 71
Installing a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier blank.......................................................72
Removing a hot swappable hard drive carrier..............................................................................72
Installing a hot swappable hard drive carrier................................................................................73
Installing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter....................74
Removing a 2.5-inch hot swappable hard drive from a 3.5-inch hard drive adapter................ 75
Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive into the 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.................. 75
Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive from a 3.5-inch hot swappable hard drive carrier.................. 76
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Optical drive (optional)........................................................................................................................76
Removing the optional optical drive............................................................................................ 76
Installing the optional optical drive.............................................................................................. 78
Cooling fans........................................................................................................................................ 78
Removing the cooling fan blank...................................................................................................79
Installing the cooling fan blank.................................................................................................... 80
Removing a cooling fan................................................................................................................80
Installing a cooling fan.................................................................................................................. 81
Expansion cards and expansion card riser.........................................................................................82
Expansion card installation guidelines......................................................................................... 82
Removing the expansion card riser..............................................................................................84
Installing the expansion card riser................................................................................................85
Removing an expansion card....................................................................................................... 86
Installing an expansion card..........................................................................................................87
Removing the internal PERC card................................................................................................ 88
Installing the internal PERC card.................................................................................................. 89
iDRAC port card (optional)................................................................................................................. 90
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card..........................................................................................90
Removing the optional iDRAC port card......................................................................................91
Installing the optional iDRAC port card........................................................................................93
Internal dual SD module (optional).................................................................................................... 93
Removing an optional internal SD card........................................................................................93
Installing an optional internal SD card......................................................................................... 94
Removing the optional internal dual SD module.........................................................................95
Installing the optional internal dual SD module ..........................................................................97
Processor and heat sink......................................................................................................................99
Removing a processor.................................................................................................................. 99
Installing a processor.................................................................................................................. 102
Power supply units............................................................................................................................103
Hot spare feature.........................................................................................................................103
Removing a redundant power supply unit.................................................................................104
Installing a redundant power supply unit...................................................................................105
Removing the power supply unit blank..................................................................................... 106
Installing the power supply unit blank....................................................................................... 106
System battery...................................................................................................................................107
Replacing the system battery......................................................................................................107
Hard drive backplane........................................................................................................................108
Removing the hard drive backplane...........................................................................................108
Installing the hard drive backplane..............................................................................................111
Control panel assembly..................................................................................................................... 111
Removing the LCD control panel assembly................................................................................111
Installing the LCD control panel assembly................................................................................. 113
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Power interposer board.....................................................................................................................114
Removing the power interposer board.......................................................................................114
Installing the power interposer board.........................................................................................115
Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................................................. 116
Installing the Trusted Platform Module...................................................................................... 116
Reenabling the TPM for BitLocker users.....................................................................................117
Reenabling the TPM for TXT users.............................................................................................. 117
System board..................................................................................................................................... 118
Removing the system board....................................................................................................... 118
Installing the system board.........................................................................................................120
7 Using system diagnostics................................................................................ 123
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.................................................................................................123
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics...................................................................... 123
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager............................................123
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.....................123
System diagnostic controls.........................................................................................................124
8 Jumpers and connectors ............................................................................... 125
System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................... 125
System board connectors.................................................................................................................126
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................127
9 Troubleshooting your system........................................................................129
Safety first — for you and your system.............................................................................................129
Troubleshooting system startup failure........................................................................................... 129
Troubleshooting external connections............................................................................................129
Troubleshooting the video subsystem.............................................................................................129
Troubleshooting a USB device......................................................................................................... 130
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device..................................................................................................131
Troubleshooting a NIC...................................................................................................................... 131
Troubleshooting a wet system......................................................................................................... 132
Troubleshooting a damaged system................................................................................................133
Troubleshooting the system battery................................................................................................ 133
Troubleshooting power supply units............................................................................................... 134
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................. 134
Power supply unit problems....................................................................................................... 134
Troubleshooting cooling problems..................................................................................................135
Troubleshooting cooling fans...........................................................................................................135
Troubleshooting system memory.................................................................................................... 136
Troubleshooting an internal USB key............................................................................................... 137
Troubleshooting an SD card.............................................................................................................138
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Troubleshooting an optical drive..................................................................................................... 138
Troubleshooting a tape backup unit................................................................................................ 139
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 139
Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................140
Troubleshooting processors............................................................................................................. 141
10 Getting help.....................................................................................................142
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................. 142
Documentation feedback.................................................................................................................142
Accessing system information by using QRL...................................................................................142
Quick resource locator............................................................................................................... 143
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About your system
The Dell Storage NX430 NAS system supports one processor based on the Intel E3-1200V5 series, up to
four DIMMs, and up to four hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs).
Supported configurations
The Dell Storage NX430 NAS system supports the following configuration:
Table 1. Supported configurations
System Configuration
Four hard drive system Up to four 3.5-inch or four 2.5-inch hot-
swappable hard drives in 3.5-inch hard drive
adapters.
Front panel features and indicators
Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators — four 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive chassis
Table 2. Front panel features and indicators— four 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive chassis
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Power-on indicator,
power button
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Icon Description
Enables you to know the power status of the system.
The power-on indicator glows when the system
power is on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
Icon Description
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system by pressing the power
button causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is turned
off.
2 NMI button
3 System identification
button
4 Video connector Enables you to connect a display to the system.
Enables you to troubleshoot software and device
driver errors when running certain operating
systems. This button can be pressed by using the
end of a paper clip.
Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified
support personnel or by the operating system's
documentation.
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are on the front and
back panels. When one of these buttons is pressed,
the LCD panel on the front and the system status
indicator on the back flash until one of the buttons is
pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
5 LCD menu buttons Enable you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.
6 LCD panel Displays system ID, status information, and system
error messages. See the LCD panel features section.
7 USB management port/
iDRAC managed USB
port
8 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
9 Information tag Contains system information such as service tag,
10 Hard drives slots Enables you to install up to four 3.5-inch hot-
Functions as a regular USB port or provide access to
the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see
the iDRAC User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
The port is USB 2.0-compliant.
NIC, MAC address for your reference. The
information tag is a slide-out label panel.
swappable hard drives or four 2.5-inch hotswappable hard drives in 3.5-inch hard drive
adapters.
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Item Indicator, button, or
connector
11 Optical drive slot Enables you to install an optional slim SATA DVD-
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LCD panel
Icon Description
ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
LCD panel
The LCD panel of your system provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the
system is functioning correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about error
messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.
• The LCD backlight turns blue during normal operating conditions.
• When the system needs attention, the LCD turns amber, and displays an error code followed by
descriptive text.
NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns
amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off.
• The LCD backlight is turned off when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing
either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.
• The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel,
or other tools.
Figure 2. LCD panel features
Table 3. LCD panel features
Item Button Description
1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.
During message scrolling:
• Press and hold the button to increase scrolling speed.
• Release the button to stop.
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Item Button Description
NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is
released. After 45 seconds of inactivity the display starts
scrolling.
Viewing Home screen
About this task
The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed
during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system is in
standby mode, the LCD backlight turns off after a few minutes of inactivity, if there are no error
messages.
Steps
1. To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right).
2. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:
a.
Press and hold the up arrow until the Home icon is displayed.
b. Select the Home icon.
c. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.
Setup menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
Option Description
iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected,
the available fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to
enable DNS and to view domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.
Set error Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI
description in the SEL. This enables you to match an LCD message with an SEL
entry.
Select Simple to view LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description.
For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages
Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.
Set home Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View menu
section for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the
Home screen.
Related Links
View menu
View menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.
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Option Description
iDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC8. Addresses include DNS (Primary
and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).
MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.
Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.
Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.
Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can
be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format
can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
Back panel features and indicators
Figure 3. Back panel features and indicators
Table 4. Back panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
1 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the
2 vFlash card slot
(optional)
3 iDRAC port (optional) Enables you to install a dedicated management
4 PCIe expansion card
slots (2)
5 Power supply unit (PSU1
and PSU2)
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Icon Description
system.
Enables you to connect the vFlash card.
port card.
Enable you to connect PCI Express expansion
cards.
Enables you to install up to two 350 W redundant
AC power supply units.
Item Indicator, button, or
connector
6 USB connectors Enable you to connect USB devices to the system.
7 Ethernet connectors Enable you to connect Integrated 10/100/1000
Icon Description
These ports are USB 3.0-compliant.
Mbps NIC connectors.
8 System identification
button
9 System identification
connector
10 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
Enables you to locate a particular system within a
rack. The identification buttons are on the front
and back panels. When one of these buttons is
pressed, the LCD panel on the front and the
system status indicator on the back flash until one
of the buttons is pressed again.
Press the system identification button to turn the
system ID on or off.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold the button for more than 15
seconds.
Connects the optional system status indicator
assembly through the optional cable management
arm.
system.
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Hot swappable hard drive indicator codes
Figure 4. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
1. hard drive activity indicator 2. hard drive status indicator
3. hard drive
NOTE: If the hard drive is in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator
(on the right side) does not function and remains OFF.
Table 5. Hot swappable hard drive indicators
Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) Condition
Flashes green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.
OFF Drive ready for insertion or removal.
NOTE: The drive status indicator remains OFF
until all hard drives are initialized after the system
is turned on. Drives are not ready for insertion or
removal during this time.
Flashes green, amber, and turns off Predicted drive failure
Flashes amber four times per second Drive failed
Flashes green slowly Drive rebuilding
Turns green Drive online
Flashes green three seconds, amber three
seconds, and turns off six seconds
Rebuild stopped
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iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
NOTE: The iDRAC Direct LED indicator does not turn on when the USB port is used in the USB
mode.
Figure 5. iDRAC Direct LED indicator
1. iDRAC Direct status indicator
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by
using the management port (USB XML Import).
Table 6. iDRAC Direct LED indicators
Convention iDRAC Direct
LED indicator
pattern
A Green Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the start and
B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
C Green and turns
off
D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is
The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop
and cable (Laptop Connect):
Condition
end of a file transfer.
Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
complete.
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Table 7. iDRAC Direct LED indicator patterns
iDRAC Direct LED
indicator pattern
Solid green for two
seconds
Flashing green (on
for two seconds and
off for two seconds)
Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.
Condition
Indicates that the laptop is connected.
Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.
NIC indicator codes
Figure 6. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Table 8. NIC indicators
Convention Indicators Condition
A Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the
network.
B Link indicator is green
C Link indicator is amber The NIC is connected to a valid network
at less than its maximum port speed.
D Activity indicator is flashing green Network data is being sent or received.
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit
Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is
present or whether a power fault has occurred.
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Figure 7. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
Table 9. Redundant AC PSU status indicator
Convention Power Indicator
Condition
Pattern
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is
operational.
B Flashing green When the PSU firmware is being updated, the PSU handle flashes
green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the
PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is
interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the
PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more
information, see Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
C Flashing green
and turns off
When hot-adding a PSU, the PSU handle flashes green five times at
4 Hz rate and turns off. This indicates that there is a PSU mismatch
with respect to efficiency, feature set, health status, and supported
voltage. Ensure that both the PSUs are the same.
D Flashing amber Indicates a problem in the PSU.
CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the
PSU with the flashing indicator. Swapping the other PSU to
make a matched pair can result in an error condition and
unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output
configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa,
you must turn off the system.
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Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
E Not lit Power is not connected.
Related Links
Power supply unit problems
Condition
CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 220 V and 110 V input
voltages with the exception of Titanium PSUs, which support
only 220 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input
voltages, they can output different wattages, and trigger a
mismatch.
CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type
and have the same maximum output power.
CAUTION: Combining AC and DC PSUs is not supported and
triggers a mismatch.
Locating Service Tag of your system
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service
Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag.
Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used
by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
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Documentation resources
This section provides information on the documentation resources for your server.
Table 10. Documentation resources for Dell Storage NX430 NAS system
Task Document Location
2
Setting up your server For information about installing the
server into a rack, see the Rack
documentation included with your
rack solution
For information about turning on the
server and the technical specifications
of your system, see the Getting
Started With Your System that shipped
with your system.
For information about Getting Started
With Your System that shipped with
your system or the Technical
specifications section in this
document.
For information about overview of
procedures for setting up the storage
system and internal storage, see
Setting Up Your Dell Storage NX430
Network Attached Storage System
Configuring your
system
For information about configuring,
managing, updating, and restoring the
system, see the Dell Storage Network
Attached Storage (NAS) Systems
Running Windows Storage Server 2012
R2 Administrator's Guide.
Dell.com/storagemanuals
Dell.com/storagemanuals
For information about iDRAC features,
configuring and logging in to iDRAC,
and managing your system remotely,
see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide.
For information about understanding
Remote Access Controller Admin
(RACADM) subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces, see the
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
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Task Document Location
RACADM Command Line Reference
Guide for iDRAC.
For information about updating drivers
and firmware, see the Download
firmware and drivers section in this
document.
Deploying your system For information about deploying the
hardware and installing the software
on the appliance, see the Dell Storage
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Systems Running Windows Storage
Server 2012 R2 Troubleshooting Guide
Managing your system For information about the features of
the Dell OpenManage Systems
Management, see the Dell
OpenManage Systems Management
Overview Guide.
For information about setting up,
using, and troubleshooting
OpenManage, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator
User’s Guide.
For information about installing, using,
and troubleshooting Dell
OpenManage Essentials, see the Dell
OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide
Dell.com/support/drivers
Dell.com/storagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
For information about installing and
using Dell System E-Support Tool
(DSET), see the Dell System E-Support
Tool (DSET) User's Guide.
For information about installing and
using Active System Manager (ASM),
see the Active System Manager User’s
Guide.
Managing your system For understanding the features of Dell
Lifecycle Controller (LCC), see the Dell
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide.
For information about partner
programs enterprise systems
management, see the OpenManage
Connections Enterprise Systems
Management documents.
For information about connections
and client systems management, see
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Dell.com/DSET
Dell.com/asmdocs
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/
omconnectionsenterprisesystemsman
agement
Dell.com/
dellclientcommandsuitemanuals
Task Document Location
the OpenManage Connections Client
Systems Management documentation.
Working with Dell
PowerEdge RAID
controllers
Understanding event
and error messages
For information on understanding the
features of the Dell PowerEdge RAID
controllers (PERC) and deploying the
PERC cards, see the Storage controller
documentation.
For information on checking the event
and error messages generated by the
system firmware and agents that
monitor system components, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages
Reference Guide
Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
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Technical specifications
Dimensions and weight
Physical Dimensions
Height 42.8 mm (1.68 inch)
3
Width with rack
latches
Width without rack
latches
Depth without
bezel
Maximum weight
for four hard drive
chassis
Empty weight for
four hard drive
chassis
482.38 mm (18.99 inch)
434.15 mm (17.09 inch)
610 mm (24 inch)
13.8 kg (30.42 lbs)
6.0 kg (13.22 lbs)
Processor specifications
Processor Specification
Type One Intel E3-1200 V5 series
Expansion bus specifications
PCI Express
(PCIe)
Generation 3
expansion slots
(with optional
expansion card
risers)
LP SLOT 1 One half-height, half-length x4 link
FH SLOT 2 One full-height, half-length x8 link
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Specification
PCI Express
Specification
Generation 3
expansion slots
(without
expansion card
risers)
PCIE_G3_X4 One half-height, half-length x4 link for PERC card
PCIE_G3_X8 One x8 link for riser
Memory specifications
Memory Specification
Architecture 1600 MT/s, 1866 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s DDR4 Unbuffered DIMMs
Support for advanced ECC or memory optimized operation
Memory module
sockets
Memory module
capacities
(UDIMM)
Minimum RAM 4 GB
Maximum RAM 64 GB
Four 288-pin sockets
4 GB (single-rank), 8 GB (single- and dual-rank), 16 GB (single- and dual-rank)
Power specifications
Power supply
unit
Power rating per
power supply unit
Heat dissipation 1357.1 BTU/hr
Voltage 100-240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz
Specification
350 W (Platinum) (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 4.8 A–2.4 A)
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated by using the power supply wattage rating.
NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with
a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Drive specifications
Drives Specification
Four hard drive
systems
Up to four 3.5-inch hot swappable SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives
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Drives Specification
NOTE: For more information about PERC, see the Dell PowerEdge RAID
Controller (PERC) documentation at Dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals.
Optical drive One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW drive.
Connectors specifications
Back
Specification
connectors
NIC Two 10/100/1000 Mbps
Serial DB-9 Serial Port connector
USB Two 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant
Video 15-pin VGA
iDRAC8 One optional 1 GbE Ethernet
External SD vFlash One optional SD vFlash memory card
NOTE: The card slot is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is
installed on your system.
Front
Specification
connectors
USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
Video 15-pin VGA
Internal
Specification
connectors
USB One 9-pin, USB 3.0-compliant
Internal Dual SD
Module
Two optional flash memory card slots with the internal SD module
NOTE: One card slot is dedicated for redundancy.
Video specifications
Video Specification
Video type Integrated Matrox G200
Video memory 16 MB shared
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Expanded operating temperature
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be
reported on the LCD and in the System Event Log.
Expanded
operating
temperature
≤ 10% of annual
operating hours
≤ 1% of annual
operating hours
Expanded
Operating
Temperature
Restrictions
Specifications
5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 26°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system
can operate down to 5°C or up to 40°C for a maximum of 10% of its annual
operating hours.
For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb
temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft).
–5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 26°C dew point.
NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system
can operate down to –5°C or up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual
operating hours.
For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb
temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft).
• The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m
(10,000 ft).
• Non-redundant power supply units are not supported.
• Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W
are not supported.
• Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
• Enable processor performance degrade.
Environmental specifications
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system
configurations, see Dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature Specifications
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous
operation (for
altitude less than
950 m or 3117 ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
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Temperature Specifications
Fresh air For information on fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section.
Maximum
temperature
gradient (operating
and storage)
Relative
20°C/h (36°F/h)
Specifications
humidity
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-
condensing at all times.
Operating 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point.
Maximum
Specifications
vibration
Operating 0.26 G
Storage 1.88 G
Maximum
Specifications
at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations).
rms
at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
rms
shock
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z
axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms.
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z
axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Maximum
Specifications
altitude
Operating
Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft).
Operating
3048 m (10,000 ft).
Specifications
temperature
de-rating
Up to 35 °C (95 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
The following section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from
particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution are beyond the
specified limits and cause equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the environmental
conditions. Remediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
Particulate
Specifications
contamination
Air filtration Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95%
upper confidence limit.
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Particulate
Specifications
contamination
NOTE: Applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do
not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in
environments such as an office or factory floor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Corrosive dust
Gaseous
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a deliquescent point less than 60%
relative humidity.
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data center environments.
Specifications
contamination
Copper coupon
corrosion rate
Silver coupon
corrosion rate
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Related Links
Expanded operating temperature
<300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
<200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
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Initial system setup and configuration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see
your system
3. Connect the peripherals to the system.
4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6. Turn on the attached peripherals.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more
productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system
issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the
system.
Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/storagemanuals.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the
communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following
interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,
including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See the LCD panel section
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NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP
address.
Related Links
LCD panel
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On
or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Reinstalling the NAS operating system by using DVD
About this task
CAUTION: Back up the internal disk drives on your system before reinstalling or upgrading the
NAS Operating System. The DVD reinstall process formats or deletes the OS disks (virtual disk 0)
resulting in loss of any data or installed applications. The DVD reinstall process does not install
RASR USB Recovery application.
Steps
1. Back up data that is stored on any internal disk drives or external storage arrays.
2. If required, connect the external USB DVD drive to your NAS system.
3. Insert your Dell Storage NAS Operating System resource media into your NAS system.
4. Restart your NAS system and ensure that your NAS system boots from the resource media.
The OS reinstallation begins and proceeds without any user intervention, if no errors are
encountered. This process takes around 60 to 90 minutes to complete. Errors encountered are also
flagged on the front panel LCD of your device. To resolve issues, see the Dell Storage Network
Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Troubleshooting Guide available at Dell.com/storagemanuals.
5. After reinstalling the OS, complete the initial configuration tasks.
NOTE: For information about the initial configuration tasks, see the Initial configuration of your
NAS system section in Dell Storage Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Running Windows
Storage Server 2012 R2 Administrator's Guide.
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Pre-operating system management applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by
using the system firmware.
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications
Your system has the following options to manage the pre-operating system applications:
• System Setup
• Boot Manager
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
NOTE: Dell Storage NX430 NAS system does not support UEFI Mode.
Related Links
System Setup
Boot Manager
Dell Lifecycle Controller
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System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device
settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
You can access system setup by using two methods:
• Standard graphical browser—The browser is enabled by default.
• Text browser—The browser is enabled by using Console Redirection.
Related Links
System Setup details
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