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This document provides an overview of the Microsoft® Windows®
Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2 operating system and information
about configuring, localizing, and installing your Dell™ Network Attached
Storage (NAS) system on a corporate network.
The following topics are covered in this document:
•Overview
•Naming Convention
•Configuring your NAS system
•Localizing your system using the Multilanguage User Interface (MUI)
•Starting the Windows Storage Server Management Console
•Accessing the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
•Dell OpenManage
™
Server Administrator
•Other documents you may need
Overview
The Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2 operating system
adds new search capabilities, simplified setup and storage management,
extensibility, and is specially tuned to provide optimal NAS performance.
Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2 provides significant
enhancements in storage management scenarios, and ease of installation.
Your NAS system is preconfigured with the Windows
x64 Edition with SP2 operating system. Most of the setup procedures are
completed for you and do not require user intervention.
When your system boots for the first time, the
Microsoft Mini Setup
begins. When completed, your system automatically reboots and you can access
the server either locally or remotely.
NOTE: If your system is pre-configured with software redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) 5, the system performs a RAID synchronization to optimize
the array. The process runs in the background and may affect your overall system
performance until it completes. If the system is powered off before the process
completes, RAID synchronization will begin again when the system is powered up
and continue until it completes.
Storage Server 2003 R2
process
Getting Started Guide5
Naming Convention
The term
PowerVault NF100
Dell PowerVault™ 100
refers to the configuration of PowerVault 100 storage system
refers to the hardware platform.
and Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 with SP2 operating system.
The term
PowerVault NF500
Dell PowerVault 500
refers to the configuration of PowerVault 500 storage system
refers to the hardware platform.
and Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 with SP2 operating system.
The term
PowerVault NF600
Dell PowerVault 600
refers to the configuration of PowerVault 600 storage system
refers to the hardware platform.
and Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 with SP2 operating system.
Figure 1-1.Naming Convention
PowerVault NF100
PowerVault NF500
PowerVault NF600
PowerVault 100
storage system
Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003
R2 with SP2
PowerVault 500
storage system
Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003
R2 with SP2
PowerVault 600
storage system
Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003
R2 with SP2
6Getting Started Guide
Configuring Your NAS System
Configuring Your System Using a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse
NOTE: Depending on your method of configuration, local keyboard, video, and
mouse (KVM) connections may be required to complete the installation and
configuration procedures. If your remote system can complete the configuration
procedures, local KVM connections are not required for operation.
1
Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the NAS system.
For information about system connectors, see your system’s
2
Turn on the NAS system.
3
Log in to the NAS system.
NOTE: The default administrator user name is administrator
.
and the default password is storageserver
User’s Guide
Configuring Your System For Network Access
1
If your NAS system is powered on, turn it off.
2
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the 10/100/1000 RJ-45
NIC connectors (see Figure 1-2) on the back of your NAS system.
For more information about the location of system connectors, see your
NAS system’s
3
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a functioning Ethernet jack.
4
Turn on the NAS system.
5
Verify that the server is connected to the Ethernet by ensuring that the
LED associated with the network interface controller (NIC) connector
is on. See Figure 1-2. If the NIC connector’s LED is a steady green color,
then the connection is good. If the NIC connector’s LED is a flashing
amber color, then data is successfully being transferred.
User’s Guide
.
.
If the LED is not on, ensure that each end of the Ethernet cable is seated
properly in the NIC connector and the Ethernet jack.
The NAS system retrieves the required information to set up network
parameters (the IP address, gateway subnet mask, and DNS server address)
from a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (
NOTE: Depending on your configuration and the amount of storage attached
to the NAS system, it may take several minutes for the NAS system to boot.
DHCP) server on the network.
Getting Started Guide7
Figure 1-2.NIC Connector
1
2
3
4
1NIC 1 LED3NIC 1
2NIC 2 LED4NIC 2
Configuring the Network IP Address for the NAS System
If you have a DHCP server on your network, you are not required to configure
your NAS system’s IP address because DHCP automatically assigns an address
to the NAS system. If your network is not configured with a DHCP server,
configure the NAS system’s IP address through the
window.
To access the
Panel
→
NOTE: If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, a local keyboard,
monitor, and a mouse is required to complete your NAS configuration. For more
information, see "Configuring Your System Using a Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse"
on page 7.
NOTE: The Windows Firewall is enabled by default. When you access the remote
system, you may experience issues with connectivity.
Network Configuration
Network Configuration
window, click
.
Network Configuration
Start→
Settings→
Control
8Getting Started Guide
Entering the Default Administrator User Name and Password
When logging into the NAS system for the first time, you must enter an
administrator user name and password. The default administrator user name
for your NAS system is
storageserver.
Changing the Administrator Password
1
Click
2
In the
and select
3
In the right window pane, right-click
Set Password
4
In the
5
Enter and confirm your password in the appropriate fields and clickOK.
6
Close the
Start→
Computer Management
Users
Set Password for Administrator
Computer Management
administrator
Administrative Tools→
window, expand
.
.
and the default password is
Computer Management
Local Users and Groups
Administrator
window, click
window.
and select
Proceed
.
.
Localizing Your System Using the Multilanguage
User Interface
The NAS system allows you to change the native language for the operating
system's user interface. Many languages are installed on your system by default.
The Multilanguage User Interface (MUI) allows the NAS system to display
operating systems menus, dialogs, and help files in multiple languages.
If your system was pre-configured with the Windows Storage Server 2003 R2
x64 Edition with SP2 operating system, the MUI is pre-configured with your
localized language in both the regional settings and in the browser settings.
No user intervention is required.
To change the default browser language:
1
Open an Internet Explorer® browser.
2
3
4
In the
In the
In the
To ol s
menu, select
General
Language Preference
tab, click
Internet Options
Languages
.
window, click
.
Add
.
5
In the
6
Click OK.
Language
box, select a language.
Getting Started Guide9
Starting the Windows Storage Server
Management Console
The
Windows Storage Server Management Console
providing an easy and convenient method for system administration. The MMC
opens automatically when you are logged into the Windows Storage Server 2003
R2 x64 Edition with SP2 operating system.
appears in the MMC,
To open the
All Programs→
In the
the
window pane provides selectable scenarios that assist you with operating system
administration.
Microsoft Management Console
File Server Management (Local)
Windows Storage Server Management Console
Windows Storage Server Management
window, the left window pane shows
node as the default node. The center
.
, click
Start→
Accessing the Microsoft Management Console
The MMC is configured by default as part of the Microsoft
MMC can be used for disk management, NFS configuration, and as a general
NAS management station. For more information, see the Microsoft MMC
document included with your system.
Using MMC, you can configure your storage by either accessing MMC locally
on the host or by accessing MMC using a Remote Desktop Connection.
Accessing the MMC Locally on the Host
The MMC appears on the host in the
in the
Start
menu, perform the following steps:
Start
menu. If the MMC does not appear
Start
menu. The
1
Click
2
Ty p e
NOTE: The nas.msc file is located at c:\windows\system32.
10Getting Started Guide
Start→
nas.msc
Run
and click OK.
.
Accessing the MMC Using Remote Desktop Connection
Use Remote Desktop Connection for remote server administration to reduce
the overhead associated with remote administration. Enabled by Terminal
Services technology, Remote Desktop for Administration is specifically designed
for server management.
Remote Desktop for Administration does not require a special license for client
systems that access the server. Additionally, you are not required to install
Terminal Server Licensing when using Remote Desktop for Administration.
Administrators can also fully administer computers running Windows Storage
Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2 from systems running earlier versions of
Windows by installing Remote Desktop Connection.
NOTE: To connect to Remote Desktop for Administration from a remote system,
use Remote Desktop Connection.
Creating a Remote Desktop Connection to Your Desktop
To create and save a Remote Desktop Connection to Windows Storage
Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2, perform the following steps:
1
Click
2
Ty p e
The
3
In the
or IP address of the storage server and then click
4
Under
5
In the
the default
6
In the
Start→ Run
mstsc
.
and then click OK.
Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection
Connection Settings
Save As
Save in
screen, type a name for the connection and include
.rdp
extension.
drop-down menu, select
, click
window appears.
screen, type the computer name
Save As
Desktop
Options
.
and then click
.
Save
.
Your connection is saved to your desktop.
For more information about configuring your Remote Desktop Connection,
Help
click
in the
Remote Desktop Connection
window.
Getting Started Guide11
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator provides a comprehensive, one-to-one
system management solution using an integrated, Web browser-based interface
(the OpenManage Server Administrator home page) or a command line
interface (CLI) through the operating system.
OpenManage Server Administrator allows you to manage NAS systems on a
network locally and remotely and to focus on managing the entire network
with comprehensive, one-to-one system management.
NOTE: If you are using OpenManage Server Administrator, a system can be a
stand-alone system, a server with Network Attached Storage units in separate
chassis, or a modular system consisting of one or more server modules in a chassis.
For more information, see your OpenManage Server Administrator
documentation.
Installing OpenManage Server Administrator
The
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
to install, upgrade, and uninstall OpenManage Server Administrator and other
system software components on your NAS system. You can also install
OpenManage Server Administrator on multiple systems through an unattended
installation across a network.
media provides a setup program
Using the setup program on the
you can install and upgrade OpenManage Server Administrator on systems
running all supported Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2
operating systems.
To install OpenManage Server Administrator, perform the following steps:
1
Insert the
CD/DVD drive.
The media autoloads and the
appears.
2
Click
3
In the
and click
12Getting Started Guide
Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility media into your system’s
Install, Modify, Repair or Remove Server Administrator
License Agreement
Next
.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
Server Administrator Installer
window, read and accept the agreement
media,
window
.
4
In the
for your configuration and click
5
In the
6
In the
Setup Type
window, select the appropriate setup type
Next
Ready to Install
window, click
Install Wizard Completed
.
Install
.
window, click
Finish
.
Accessing OpenManage Server Administrator
You can access OpenManage Server Administrator locally through the host
by double-clicking the
To access OpenManage Server Administrator directly from a client system on
the same network, open an Internet Explorer 6.0 or later browser and connect
to the secure port, 1311, of your NAS system.
For example, type:
https://DELL1234567:1311
Server Administrator
icon on the desktop.
where
DELL1234567
is the name of your NAS system.
If port 1311 is disabled by the firewall, use the following procedure to set
an exception to enable port 1311 for OpenManage use.
1Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Windows Firewall
2
Click the
3
Click on
4
Ty p e
Exceptions
Add port
tab.
.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
.
in the
Name
field.
5
Ty p e
1311
6
Click OK.
7
If prompted, restart the firewall service.
in the
Port number
field.
Adding Trusted Sites to Your Browser
Due to enhanced Microsoft security standards, you may be prompted to add
an Internet or intranet site to the trusted sites zone when you initially access
the site.
Getting Started Guide13
To add trusted sites to Internet Explorer, perform the following steps:
1
In the
The
2
Click the
Too ls
menu, click
Internet Options
Security Tab
Internet Options
screen appears.
.
.
Security
The
3
4
5
Click
Click
The
In the
Trusted Sites
Sites
Trusted sites
Add this Web site to the zone:
using the https: secure protocol, and click
The site appears in the
6
Repeat step 5 to add any additional sites and click OK.
Internet Options
The
7
Click OK.
tab menu appears.
.
.
screen appears.
Web sites:
screen appears.
field, type the address of the site,
Add
.
box.
Updating Your System
The
Server Update Utility
applying updates to your server. The Server Update Utility (SUU) can also be
downloaded from the Dell Support website at
information, see the
media contains an application for identifying and
support.dell.com
Server Update Utility User’s Guide
.
. For more
To update individual OpenManage Server Administrator components, use
component-specific Dell Update Packages (DUP), which may be found on the
Dell Updates media. The SUU compares the versions of components currently
installed on your Dell NAS system with update components that are packaged
on the Dell Updates media. Use the SUU to view a comparison report of the
versions and to update an entire system.
Updating Your Microsoft Windows Software
To update your Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition operating system,
see the Microsoft Support website at
Microsoft Windows Server
Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition.
14Getting Started Guide
support.microsoft.com
®
2003 R2 x64 Edition apply to Windows Storage
. All updates to
Other Documents You May Need
NOTE: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory
information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as
a separate document.
•The
Rack Installation Guide
or
Rack Installation Instructions
included
with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
•The
Administrator’s Guide
provides information about completing the
configuration procedures on your system and a general overview of
Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition with SP2 features.
•The
Important Information
document provides the minimum hardware
and software requirements and all known issues.
•The system’s
User's Guide
provides information about system features
and technical specifications.
•Systems management software documentation describes the features,
requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
•Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),
configure, and use the operating system software.
•Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides
information to configure and install these options.
•Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes
to the system, software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information
in other documents.
•Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute
updates to the system, documentation, or advanced technical reference
material intended for experienced users or technicians.
•The
Server Update Utility User's Guide
the Server Update Utility to view the software versions on your system
and update your system’s software. It can be downloaded from the
Dell Support website at