Owners Manual

Initial system setup and configuration

This section describes how to install your system, configure it using iDRAC, and how to reinstall the NAS operating system.

Topics:

• Setting up your system

• iDRAC configuration

• Reinstalling the operating system using a DVD

Setting up your system

Follow these procedures to set up the system and configure the iDRAC IP address for system management.

1. Unpack the system.

2. If applicable, install the system into the rack.

3. Connect any peripherals to the system.For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Setting up

your System poster for your system located at www.dell.com/storagemanuals.

4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the system 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 about system issues and enables them to perform remote

system management. This reduces the need for physical access to the system.

Options for setting up an iDRAC IP address

To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your

network infrastructure.

You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces:

● iDRAC Settings utility

● Lifecycle Controller

● Dell Deployment Toolkit

● LCD Panel

For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Control User's Guide located at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

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 connect the ethernet cable to the dedicated NIC port. You can also access

iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.

You can log in to iDRAC using one of the following:

● an iDRAC local user account

● a Microsoft Active Directory user account

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