Dell PowerVault NAS Systems - Installing the Storage Manager for Server Appliances Software User's Manual
Summary
Optimize your data management with the Dell PowerVault Storage Manager for Server Appliances. This essential tool empowers system administrators and IT professionals by providing comprehensive monitoring of disk space, detailed storage reporting, and directory quota control across your NAS system. Included is a detailed guide covering everything you need to know: step-by-step instructions on setting up network shares, mapping shared folders, and successfully installing the manager software via Remote Desktop connection. Essential for maintaining optimal performance and security of your PowerVault storage environment.
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Dell™ Power Vault™ NAS Systems — Installing the Storage Manager for Server Appliances Software The Storage Manager for Server Appliances software is a storage management tool that helps you control and monitor disk space, report storage content, and monitor the health of your storage system(s). The software provides storage management functions such as capacity planning and space management, which helps reduce storage management complexity. NOTE: Storage Manager is not pre-installed on your NAS system. You must install the software using the Dell Power Vault Storage Manager for Server Appliances CD that was provided with your system. Storage Manager for Server Appliances software includes the following components: Directory quotas — Allows you to add, delete, monitor, and change space limits for selected directories on a NAS appliance. The software also provides disk-space monitoring and control in real time, and supports active and passive limits with two real-time space alarms. Storage reports — Addresses disk usage, wasted space, file ownership, security, and administration. Reports can be run interactively, scheduled on a regular basis, or run when disk-space utilization reaches a critical level as part of a storage resource management policy. File screening — Prevents unwanted files from being saved on your appliance. File screening can save valuable disk space and backup time, and reduce the risks associated with unauthorized files residing on your storage system.
Installing the Storage Manager for Server Appliances Software You must install Storage Manager on your Power Vault NAS system using a client system configured with a CD-ROM and a network drive mapped to the NAS system. The client system must be running the Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2003, or Windows XP operating system.
Creating the Shared Folder on the NAS System On the client system, log in to the Power Vault NAS Manager. To connect to the NAS Manager, open Internet Explorer and in the address field, type https://systemname:1279, where systemname is the name of your NAS system, and press Enter. NOTE: Power Vault NAS Manager is a Web-based user interface running from a browser on another system
on the network that is used to manage and monitor Power Vault NAS appliances. For additional information about the Power Vault NAS Manager, see the System Administrator’s Guide for your system. At the login screen, log in as an administrator. From the primary navigation bar, select Maintenance and then select Remote Desktop. Log in to the Remote Desktop as an administrator.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 212.84 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems can be used for the client system?
Must run Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 Professional, 2003, or XP.
How do I access the NAS Manager via a web browser?
Open Internet Explorer and type https://systemname:1279 in the address field.
What components does Storage Manager include?
Directory quotas, Storage reports, and File screening.
What steps are needed after copying files to install the software?
Go to the NAS shared directory via Remote Desktop and run the Software Manager installation program. Remember to reboot afterward.