Dell 735 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Preface
This guide provides system administrators, IT professionals, and those responsible for
the installation of network attached storage (NAS) devices, with the information nec-
essary to install, configure, and operate the Dell PowerVault 735N NAS appliance.
Chapters include the following information:
Chapter 1 — “Introduction” provides an overview of the system features, as well
as the information necessary to perform the initial configuration of the system.
Chapter 2 — “Dell PowerVault 735 NAS Manager” provides a high-level introduc-
tion to the NAS Manager and how to find help.
Chapter 3 — “Using Dell OpenManage Array Manager Software” provides a
comprehensive solution to storage management in an integrated graphical view.
Chapter 4 — “System Management” provides directions for installing and config-
uring a Dell OpenManage Remote Assistant Card 2 (DRAC 2) and information
about Dell OpenManage Server Assistant.
Chapter 5 — “System Recovery, Backup, and Restore” provides information on
recovering from system failure, and how to back up and restore the system state.
Chapter 6 — “ActiveArchive” provides information on the creation and preserva-
tion of snapshots of the Dell PowerVault 735N NAS appliance system data
volumes using Dell ActiveArchive.
Chapter 7 — “Advanced Features” provides information on network adapter
teaming and services for UNIX, Macintosh, and Novell NetWare.
Chapter 8 — “Setting Up a Second RAID Controller” describes how to set up an
optional second redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller.
Chapter 9 — “Troubleshooting” lists potential issues with probable causes and
possible solutions.
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts
and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-
standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see your
System Information
document.