Cisco Systems NSS3000 Series manual Connecting the NSS to the Network

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Setting up the Hardware
Connecting the NSS to the Network

Connecting the NSS to the Network

Follow these steps to connect the NSS to the network.

STEP 1 Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the chassis.

STEP 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a switch or router on your network.

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STEP 3 Make sure the Ethernet connections are secure.

STEP 4 Continue to the next section, Connecting the Power.

NOTE If you are hotplugging an Ethernet cable to the NSS after the initial installation, make sure that you wait 15 seconds between the time you unplug the cable and plug it back in. Within 10 seconds the newly connected link should appear with the correct IP and link rate in the configuration interface.

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Contents Getting Started Guide Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved OL-18629-01 Configuring the NSS Contents IntroductionSetting up the Hardware Accessing the Network StorageChapter a NSS LEDs ContentsAppendix B Specifications Appendix C Additional Information Appendix D Support ContactsIntroduction BenefitsAbout this Guide Approved Vendor List for DrivesSetting up the Hardware Installing the Disk DrivesSetting up the Hardware 188910 Connecting the NSS to the Network Connecting the Power Connecting the Chassis to a Standard Power OutletConnecting the Chassis to an Uninterruptible Power Supply Supported UPS Product FamiliesStarting the NSS Using the NSS3000 LCD Panel Setting up the Hardware Configuring the Computer Network Settings Configuring the NSSSubnet Mask Logging into the Configuration Interface Http//IPaddressofNSSunitWelcome screen appears Click Run Discovery Tool Running the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS Saving the NSS Configuration Click Update Accessing the Storage using CIFS/SMB Accessing the Network StorageWindows Users Accessing the Storage through FTP NSS hostname\usernameAccessing the Storage through NFS Unix and Linux UsersMac Users Accessing Storage through CIFS/SMBFrom the Finder’s Go menu, click Connect to Server Accessing Storage through FTP NSS hostname\user namePower Button LED NSS LEDsSystem LED NSS LEDsLAN LED Hard Disk Drive LEDsTo restore the network setting system defaults Reset ButtonTo reset the NSS Power Device DimensionsUnit Weight CertificationAdditional Information Support Contacts