Workaround When configuring the system to connect to an Active Directory domain:

1 Ensure that you use FQDN and not the NETBIOS name of the domain or IP address of the domain controller.

2 Ensure that the user has permissions to add systems to the domain.

3 Use the correct password.

4 See DNS Configuration tab and enter the correct information.

5 Configure the NTP information and ensure that the system time matches the domain time.

6 If multiple NAS systems are used, ensure that you set different NETBIOS names. The system defaults to CIFS Storage as the name.

7 Ensure that you select Authenticate users' identity via Active Directory and local users database.

Troubleshooting BPS Issues

Backup Power Supply LED Displays a Solid Amber Light

Description

BPS LED is solid amber, with or without an audible alarm.

Cause

Probable causes may be:

 

• The BPS is running on battery power with the battery charge

 

 

below 30% (low battery condition).

 

• Active alarm on the BPS.

Workaround

If the BPS LED is solid amber and no audible alarm:

 

1

Verify that BPS AC in cable is plugged in, and that utility power

 

 

is present.

 

2

Check the NAS appliance event log for messages if the BPS is on

 

 

battery power.

 

3

Restore utility power.

 

For more information about the workaround, see "BPS Alarms" on

 

page 209.

 

 

 

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NX3500 specifications

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