User manual LACIE 5BIG STORAGE SERVER QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] 5big Storage Server DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1. Health and Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Use Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 3 Box Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Computers that are attached to the network wirelessly may access 5big Storage Server data when given the proper rights. Network and Server Recommendations · For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router or switch and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your client computer(s). · For improved network performance and reliability, LaCie recommends the use of both Ethernet ports on the back of the 5big Storage Server. This is commonly referred to as "Teaming". · While changing the username is optional, LaCie recommends that users update the password as soon as possible. · Make certain to maintain the health of all the systems and hardware on the network. The 5big Storage Server's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup. 1. 6. Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor for Troubleshooting The 5big Storage Server has a VGA and three USB 2. 0 ports (see 1. 7. 2. Rear View) that may be used for connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Under normal operation, the 5big Storage Server may be accessed using Remote Desktop Connection for administration. When troubleshooting a problem related to the 5big Storage Server, LaCie recommends connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard directly to the server in order to rule out conflicts, such as problems with the network. One example is setting a static IP address. As the default, Windows Storage Server 2008 receives its IP address from a DHCP server. To set a static IP attach a monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard directly , to the 5big Storage Server. To make the change, enter the static IP address in the Windows Storage Server 2008 network settings. 6 1. 7. Views of the 5big Storage Server 1. 7. 1. Front View ­ On/Off Button with Status LED (Fig. On/Off power switch - The blue button on the front of the 5big Storage Server turns the unit on or off. The LED remains lit to show that the device is on. NOTE: Pushing the front LED button while the 5big Storage Server is running will shut the system off. This is true even if the 5big Storage Server is in use. Please keep the unit in a location that will prevent accidentally pushing the front LED button while the 5big Storage Server is being accessed by users. When shutting down the 5big Storage Server, LaCie recommends selecting Start>Shut Down. 1 Fig. [. . . ] Levels of RAID include 0, 1, 5, and Spanned. The default RAID configuration for the 5big Storage Server is: System: RAID 1 (Mirrored) Swap: RAID 5 Data: RAID 5 WARNING: Since changing the level of RAID deletes all data, LaCie highly recommends that you configure the preferred RAID(s) when first installing the 5big Storage Server. NOTE: LaCie recommends RAID levels 1 and 5 since they offer data protection in the event of a single disk failure. Using RAID 0 and/or Spanned configurations could lead to unrecoverable data loss. 2. 2. Start up and log in To install your LaCie 5big Storage Server for the first time, you must connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the device. [. . . ]