Initial system setup and configurationThis section describes how to install your system, configure it using iDRAC, and how to reinstall the NAS operating system.InitializationFollow these procedures to set up the system and configure the iDRAC IP address for system management.Setting up your system1 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 NASSolution 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 configurationThe Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overallavailability 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 addressTo enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your networkinfrastructure.You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces:• iDRAC Settings utility• Lifecycle Controller• Dell Deployment ToolkitFor 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 IPfor iDRAC.NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the dedicated NIC port. You can also access iDRACthrough the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.322 Initial system setup and configuration
