2.1. RAID Configurations
The 5big Storage Server offers software RAID managed by Windows Storage Server 2008. Levels of RAID include 0, 1, 5, and Spanned. The default RAID configuration for a 5big Storage Server shipped with five disks is:
•System: RAID 1 (Mirrored)
•Swap: RAID 5
•Data: RAID 5
Single Disk 5big Storage Server Only: The single disk 5big Storage Server cannot be shipped with a RAID configuration. Only the operating system, Windows Storage Server 2008, is stored on the included disk. Please note that mirroring requires two disks while RAID 5 must have at least three hard drives. For more information on configuring RAID in Windows Storage Server 2008, please see the Technical Brief on RAID at www.lacie.com/technologies.
NOTES: (1) 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.
(2)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.Startup and Login
To install your LaCie 5big Storage Server for the first time, you must connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the server. Use the USB 2.0 and VGA ports on the back of the server (1.6. Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor for Troubleshooting). Remote Desktop Connection will not be available from a workstation on the network when first installing the 5big Storage Server.
Turn on the server by pushing the front LED (1.7.1. Front View – On/Off Button with Status LED). Allow a few minutes for the 5big Storage Server to start.
1.Upon initial boot, follow the steps in the Setup Windows Wizard (Language, time zone, etc.)
2.The 5big Storage Server will reboot once you have completed the Setup Windows Wizard.
3.Log into the 5big Storage Server when prompted.
4.The 5big Storage Server will reboot on its own after the login. This is normal behavior.
5.Log into the 5big Storage Server when prompted.
Once the setup is complete and the system has restarted, you may manage the server from workstations on the network using Remote Desktop Connection (See 1.13 Administration). 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
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