User manual LACIE 5BIG STORAGE SERVER QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Views of the 5big Storage Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor for Troubleshooting. Router/firewall device IP Address NOTE: The 5big Storage Server must have access to the internet for critical updates to Windows Storage Server 2008. Minimum Operating System Requirements for Workstations on the Network The latest versions of Windows XP Windows Vista, and Windows 7 , The latest versions of Mac OS X 10. 5 and 10. 6 Linux 2. 6 5 NOTE: Find a suitable place to keep your 5big Storage Server safe, accessible, and well ventilated. The location you choose must have an available Ethernet connection to the network. 1. 5. 2. Default Name and Login The 5big Storage Server is shipped with the following defaults: Username - Administrator Password - LaCie5big (case sensitive) Server name - 5bigstorage 1. 5. 3. Wireless Support · You must use an Ethernet cable to connect the 5big Storage Server to your network. · 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. · 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. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Once the setup is complete and the system has restarted, you may manage the server from workstations on the network using Remote Desktop Connection. When logging in, enter the username, password, and server name for the 5big Storage Server. The defaults are: Username: Administrator Password: LaCie5big Server name: 5bigstorage You also have the option to maintain direct connection with the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. 12 The configuration window will launch when first logging into the 5big Storage Server. There are many features that are easily accessible in this window, including network configuration, scheduling updates, and firewall configuration. The 5big Storage Server has shortcuts on the desktop for registering your LaCie product and launching the Server Manager or the Hardware Monitor. [. . . ]