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3.1.6Right-click on the iSCSI volume. If it’s not initialized a red “No Entry” logo will cover the disk icon. Right click on the disk and select “Initialize Disk.” Follow the on-screen instructions.

3.1.7Right click the initialized

volume (The area right of the

 

 

disk icon.) In the context menu

 

 

select “New Partition.” Follow the

 

 

on screen instructions. In the File

 

 

System pop-up menu, select NTFS.

 

 

The default formatting option is

 

 

Full format. A Quick format will

 

 

take just a few minutes but will do

 

 

less verifying of the drive than a

 

 

full format. Click Start. Once the

 

 

format process is complete your

 

 

iSCSI volume is ready to use.

3.1.6

3.1.7

 

 

3.2OS-X >10.4.10 Host Setup The MaxNAS has been tested and

qualified for use with the GlobalSAN initiator from Studio Network Solutions. It can be obtained from their web site at http://www.studionetworksolutions.com.

!Before you begin please make sure you are logged in with administrative privileges. If you are unsure about your privilege level, please consult your Macintosh OS-X user manual or with your system administrator.

3.2.1Download and install the GlobalSAN initiator. Follow the installation instructions provided on the website.

3.2.2Launch the globalSAN iSCSI initiator control from the System Preference Pane (/Applications/System Preferences.app)

3.2.3Click (illustrated below). In the

IP Address entry box enter the IP address of the MaxNAS and the iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN) in the target name field. The IQN is listed in the MaxNAS iSCSI target page (see Chapter 3, section 2.2.6 for more information). Click OK to continue.

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Contents MaxNAS Table of Contents RAID Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement Technical Support Policy WarrantyLimitations of Warranty and Liability Returning MaterialsWelcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeMicroNet Technology Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityWhat’s Included Unpacking the MaxNASChoosing a place for your MaxNAS Getting Started Visual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive ReplacementAccessing System Administration for the first time Connecting the MaxNASConnecting the MaxNAS Connect Your MaxNASWizard Installation and Usage Logging LCD Operation Management ModeUSB Copy USB Target Mode Adding External DisksAdministering the MaxNAS Administering the MaxNASMain Menu Configuration Tree System Information Status DisplaysSystem Status USB Printer Information The MaxNAS can act as a printAttached UPS Monitor Status Power ManagementAbout this MaxNAS Info Disks Info Storage ConfigurationRAID Menu Description RAID Create Folder Share Configuration RAID IDNFS Perform file system check GrantedStackable iSCSI Host Service To mount NSync Backup Service Auth IDNetwork Configuration LAN1 ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS LAN2 Configuration Network Services ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS Accounts Configuration Authentication ConfigurationGroup Administration Local User ConfigurationSystem Control Functions Batch User and Group CreationEvent Logs Remote Notification ConfigurationSystem Time Update Firmware Save/Recover System SettingReset to Factory Default Module ManagementLog Out of the Administration Interface Change Administrator PasswordReboot/Shutdown Change the User Interface LanguageSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Connecting UsersConnecting Users Mapping a Network Drive WindowsMapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface File OperationsUsing iSCSI Microsoft Windows 2000 and newerChap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup The MaxNAS has been tested Select Apple Partition Map or Guid Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device File Backup With nSyncAdding an Nsync Task Designating MaxNAS or PlatinumRAID as an Nsync Target Connecting to MaxNAS Attached PrintersSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Click Select a shared printer by name MacOSUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Resetting the MaxNAS Frequently Asked Questions Always Back UP Your Data Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix a Getting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison TableActive Directory Appendix C Active DirectorySupport UPS List Appendix D Supported UPS ListAqua Sola Glossary Appendix E GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix F Product Specifications Product SpecificationsSystem Architecture Weight System FeaturesMaxNAS Dimensions Power ConsumptionSource Code Availability Copyrights Licence and CopyrightAppendix G Licence and Copyright Cgic License TermsGNU General Public License PreambleLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA