Dell PowerVault NX3200 User Manual

Dell PowerVault Network Attached Storage (NAS) Systems Running Windows Storage Server 2012

Administrator's Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings................................................................................................... 2

1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................5

iSCSI Deployment..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Dell Supported Hardware And Software..................................................................................................................5

Preinstalled Roles And Services Configurations On Your System........................................................................... 6

Roles and Role Services.....................................................................................................................................6

Features..............................................................................................................................................................7

Contacting Dell......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Related Documentation............................................................................................................................................ 8

Locating Your System Service Tag...........................................................................................................................8

Downloading Drivers and Firmware For Your System..............................................................................................8

Documentation Feedback.........................................................................................................................................8

2 Initial Configuration Of Your NAS System...............................................................................9

Server Manager Roles, Role Services and Features................................................................................................9

Starting And Exiting Server Manager.............................................................................................................. 10

Installing Or Uninstalling Server Manager Roles, Role Services And Features.....................................................10

Accessing Administrative Tools For Your NAS System..........................................................................................10

Accessing Computer Management........................................................................................................................10

System Tools.................................................................................................................................................... 10

Storage.............................................................................................................................................................11

Services and Applications............................................................................................................................... 11

Creating A New DFS Namespace...........................................................................................................................11

Creating A New DFS Replication Group................................................................................................................. 11

Adding DFS Namespaces To Display..................................................................................................................... 12

Adding Replication Groups To Display................................................................................................................... 12

File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)..................................................................................................................12

Multipath I/O (MPIO)...............................................................................................................................................12

Managing Devices On MPIO............................................................................................................................13

3 Managing Your NAS System...................................................................................................15

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator................................................................................................................ 15

Remote Desktop For Administration....................................................................................................................... 15

Activating Remote Desktop Connection.......................................................................................................... 16

Creating And Saving A Remote Desktop Connection...................................................................................... 16

Reinstalling The NAS Operating System................................................................................................................ 17

4 Using Your NAS System...........................................................................................................19

Creating A Server Message Block Share...............................................................................................................19

Modifying Message Block Shares..........................................................................................................................19

NFS Share...............................................................................................................................................................20

Windows 2003 Domain Controller As Identity Mapping Source.............................................................................20

Windows 2008 Domain Controller As Identity Mapping Source.............................................................................20

User Name Mapping Server As Identity Mapping Source.....................................................................................21

Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services As Identity Mapping Source.....................................................21

Configuring AD LDS For Services For NFS............................................................................................................. 22

Installing The AD LDS Server Role......................................................................................................................... 22

Creating A New AD LDS Instance.......................................................................................................................... 22

Extending The AD LDS Schema To Support NFS User Mapping............................................................................23

Setting A Default Instance Name For AD LDS Instances.......................................................................................24

Updating The Active Directory Schema................................................................................................................. 24

Adding User And Group Account Maps From A UNIX-Based System To A Windows-Based System..................25

Connecting To The Distinguished Name Or Naming Context.................................................................................25

Adding User Account Maps................................................................................................................................... 26

Adding Group Account Maps................................................................................................................................. 26

Authorizing Appropriate Access To The ADS LDS Namespace Object.................................................................27

Configuring The Mapping Source...........................................................................................................................27

Debug Notes For NFS Account Mapping Problems............................................................................................... 27

Restarting The Server For NFS............................................................................................................................... 28

Creating The NFS Share......................................................................................................................................... 28

Creating Quotas And File Screens Using File Server Resource Manager............................................................. 28

Creating A New Volume..........................................................................................................................................29

Managing A Volume............................................................................................................................................... 29

Extending A Volume................................................................................................................................................29

Extending A Basic Volume Using The Windows Interface.............................................................................. 29

Extending A Basic Volume Using CLI...............................................................................................................30

Shrinking A Volume.................................................................................................................................................30

Additional Considerations When Shrinking A Volume.....................................................................................30

Deleting A Volume.................................................................................................................................................. 31

Additional Information When Deleting A Volume............................................................................................ 31

Data Deduplication................................................................................................................................................. 31

Enabling And Configuring Shadow Copies Of Shared Folders............................................................................... 32

Performing Backup Of Your Server Using Windows Server Backup Feature........................................................32

Choosing Volumes To Backup................................................................................................................................ 33

Choosing A Storage Location................................................................................................................................. 33

NIC Teaming........................................................................................................................................................... 34

Configuring NIC Teaming On A Server.............................................................................................................34

Overview

Windows Storage Server 2012 is an advanced storage and file-serving solution that provides high-level performance and reliability. Dell Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems running Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system are extremely cost effective and help in providing shared storage solutions with storage capabilities.

Following are the new features and functionalities:

• Data Deduplication — works at the volume level and stores more data in less physical space. Data Deduplication identifies duplicate data-chunks and maintains a single copy of each chunk. Redundant copies of data chunk are replaced by a reference to a single copy of the chunk.

• Storage Spaces — provides storage management functionality, including storage pools.

• File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and File Server Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Agent Service — enables you to create volume shadow copies of applications that store data files on the file server.

• Enhanced storage protocols:

– Server Message Block 3.0 (SMB) — provides file services for network shares.

– Network File System (NFSv3) — shares files with UNIX systems that use NFS protocol.

– iSCSI Software Target — provides storage over TCP/IP network and converts Windows server into a

storage device which provides shared block storage.

• Resilient File System (ReFS) — improves data integrity, availability, and scalability.

NOTE: Currently, Windows Storage Server 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems are available.

iSCSI Deployment

In Windows Storage Server 2012, the iSCSI Software Target is integrated with the Server Manager . To access iSCSI, in Server Manager, double-click File and Storage Services.

iSCSI software target feature offers:

• Diskless network boot capabilities

• Continuous availability configurations

• Cost savings on operating system storage

• Controlled operating system images that are more secure and straight forward to manage

• Fast recovery

• Heterogeneous storage to support non-Windows iSCSI initiators

• Converts a system running Windows Server into a network-accessible block storage device

NOTE: To configure the iSCSI Target Server for PowerVault storage systems, see technet.microsoft.com/en-us/ library/hh848268.

Dell Supported Hardware And Software

The following Dell NAS systems run Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system:

• Dell PowerVault NX3300

• Dell PowerVault NX3200

• Dell PowerVault NX400

Dell PowerVault NX3300, NX3200, and NX400 systems support the following Windows Storage Server 2012 editions:

• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012, Workgroup Edition, x64

• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012, Standard Edition, x64

Preinstalled Roles And Services Configurations On Your System

Based on your organization requirements, server roles, role services, and features are preinstalled and configured on your system.

Roles and Role Services

Preinstalled roles and role services are:

File and Storage Services

File and iSCSI Services

File Server Manages shared folders and enables user to access files on the system from the network.

Data Deduplication

DFS Namespaces Groups shared folders located on different servers into one or more logically structured

DFS Replication Synchronizes folders on multiple servers across Local or Wide Area Network (WAN)

File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

File Server VSS Agent Service

iSCSI Target Server

iSCSI Target Storage Provider (VDS and VSS hardware providers)

Manages file servers and storage.

Manages file servers and storage, replicate and cache files, reduces disk space utilization, and shares files using NFS protocol.

Works at the volume level and stores mode data in less physical space. Data Deduplication identifies duplicate data-chunks and maintains a single copy of each chunk. A redundant copy replaces the reference to a single copy.

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Manages files and folders on a file server by scheduling tasks and storage reports, classifying files, configuring quotas and defining file screening policies.

Performs volume shadow copies of applications that store data files on file server.

Provides services and management to iSCSI targets.

Enables applications on a server that is connected to an iSCSI target to perform volume shadow copies of data on iSCSI virtual disks.

Server for NFS Shares files with UNIX-based systems and other systems that use the NFS protocol.

Storage Services Provides storage management functions.

Features

Preinstalled features are:

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4.5 Features

Failover Clustering

Multipath I/O Provides support for using multiple data paths to a storage device on Windows.

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT)

User Interfaces and Infrastructure

Windows PowerShell (includes Windows PowerShell 2.0 Engine and PowerShell ISE)

WoW64 Support Supports running 32–bit applications on Server Core installation.

Uses Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) activation service to invoke the applications remotely on the network by using HTTP or TCP protocols.

Multiple servers work together to provide high availability.

Manages roles and features remotely.

Provides the available user experience and infrastructure options.

Automates local and remote administration through hundreds of built-in commands.

Contacting Dell

NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues:

1. Go to dell.com/contactdell.

2. Select your country or region from the interactive world map.

When you select a region, the countries for the selected regions are displayed.

3. Select the appropriate language under the country of your choice.

4. Select your business segment.

The main support page for the selected business segment is displayed.

5. Select the appropriate option depending on your requirement.

Locating Your System Service Tag

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.

Downloading Drivers and Firmware For Your System

When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system from dell.com/support.

Documentation Feedback

If you have feedback for this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, you can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill up the form, and click Submit to send your feedback.

Initial Configuration Of Your NAS System

Initial configuration of your NAS system includes:

• Cabling the system or solution using iSCSI

• Powering-up and connecting your NAS solution

• System configuration using Server Manager

To complete initial configuration of your NAS system:

1. When you start your NAS system running Windows Storage Server 2012 for the first time, press OK on the Default Password screen.

NOTE: Before changing the password, ensure that you change the system language according to your preference.

2. To change the default language, navigate to C:\Dell_OEM\MUI, and run the appropriate language batch file. Follow the on-screen prompts to install your preferred language.

NOTE: Your system is configured with default user name administrator and password Stor@ge!.

3. To change your administrator password, press <Ctrl><Alt><Del> and click Change a Password.

Server Manager starts automatically when you log on the first time.

4. In Server Manager, click Configure this local server to:

– Change the computer name

– Specify the domain

– Check for latest Windows updates

– Specify the time zone

– Configure Remote Desktop

NOTE: Click on the left bottom corner of the screen to locate the Start screen to navigate to a particular application.

Server Manager Roles, Role Services and Features

Server Manager is a management console that manages remote and local servers from a desktop without physical access or Remote Desktop protocol (RDP) connections. Windows Storage Server 2012 Server Manager is completely redesigned with Metro User Interface (MUI) style displaying applications in tiled interface and colors.

Server Manager allows you to:

• Add remote servers to a pool of servers.

• Create or edit a group of servers (for a specific purpose or geographic location).

• Install or uninstall roles, role services and features and view or make changes to local or remote servers.

• Get status of your servers and roles remotely.

• Determine server status, identify critical events, analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.

• Customize the events, performance data, services, and Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) results that are displayed on the Server Manager dashboard.

• Perform tasks on multiple servers at one time.

Starting And Exiting Server Manager

Server Manager starts by default when a administrators logs on to the system. If you close Server Manager, you can restart in one of the following ways:

• On the Windows Start screen, click Server Manager tile .

• On the Windows taskbar, click Server Manager icon.

• In Windows PowerShell environment, at the command prompt, type servermanager (case insensitive).

To exit the Server Manager, close the Server Manager window.

Installing Or Uninstalling Server Manager Roles, Role Services And Features

In Windows Storage Server 2012, the Server Manager console and Windows PowerShell cmdlets for Server Manager enable you to install roles, role services, and features. You can install multiple roles and features by using Add Roles and Features Wizard or Windows PowerShell session.

NOTE: To install or uninstall roles, roles services, and features using the Add Roles And Features Wizard and Windows PowerShell cmdlets, see: technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831809.aspx#BKMK_installarfw.

Accessing Administrative Tools For Your NAS System

Many Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins are listed in the Administrative Tools folder.

To access Administrative Tools folder follow any one of the steps below:

• In the Server Manager menu bar, click Tools to access the Administrative Tools.

• Press the Windows logo key. On the start menu, click Administrative Tools tile.

• From the start menu, open Control Panel, click System and Security → Administrative Tools.

Accessing Computer Management

To access Computer Management tools, the Server Manager menu bar, click Computer Management. The Computer Management window is displayed which has all the tools segregated into three groups. These tools are described below.

System Tools

Task Scheduler Is used to create new tasks and manage basic tasks that the system performs automatically at

specific times. Tasks created are stored in Task scheduler library. It also tracks the Task Status and Active Tasks that are not expired.

Event Viewer Is used to create or import custom views and view events that have occurred in a particular

node or log. It also displays Summary of Administrative log, Recently Viewed Nodes, and Log Summary.

Shared Folders Is used to centrally manage file shares on a system. Shared Folders enable you to create file

shares and set permissions, in addition to viewing and managing open files and users.

Local Users and Groups

Performance Is used to monitor performance in real time or through a log. Configuration data is collected

Device Manager Manages the technologies that support the installation of hardware and the device driver

Is used to create and manage users and groups that are stored locally on a computer.

and events traced to analyze results and view reports.

software that enables the hardware to communicate with the Windows operating system.

Storage

Windows Server Backup

Disk Management

Is a feature that uses command-line tools and Windows PowerShell cmdlets for your day-today backup and recovery needs. The data backup can de done locally and online. To run Windows Server Backup, you must install the Windows Server Backup feature.

Is a system utility for managing hard disks and the volumes or partitions that they contain. Management allows you to create and attach virtual hard disks, initialize disks, create volumes, and format volumes with the FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file systems. It also helps perform most disk-related tasks without restarting the system or interrupting users. Most configuration changes take effect immediately.

Services and Applications

Routing and Remote Access Service

Technology combines three networking services into one unified server role, Direct Access, Routing, and Remote Access.

Services Is used to manage services such as file serving, event logging and so on that are running on

local or remote computers. You can also manage services using the sc config command.

Creating A New DFS Namespace

To create a new DFS namespace:

1. In the Server Manager menu bar, click Tools → DFS Management .

The DFS Management window is displayed.

2. Under Actions, click New Namespace.

The New Namespace Wizard is displayed.

3. Follow the instructions in the New Namespace Wizard and complete the wizard.

NOTE: A namespace server cannot be created if the server is offline.

Creating A New DFS Replication Group

To create a new DFS replication group:

1. In the Server Manager menu bar, click Tools → DFS Management .

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