Maxtor II Power up the Drive, Front Panel LEDs, Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Step 2 – Power up the Drive

1.Press the round black button on the back panel of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. The green LED (light) with illuminate in the center of the power button.

Power Button

Activity LED

Ethernet LED

Front Panel LEDs

LED	Definition	Status

Top	Power Activity	Illuminated – Power On
		Blinking – Drive is either powering up or
		shutting down
		Not Illuminated – Power Off

Center	Hard Disk Activity	Illuminated – Power On
		Blinking – Data is being transferred to/from the
		drive
		Not Illuminated – Power Off

Bottom	Network Activity	Illuminated – Power On
		Blinking – Network communication is occurring
		Not Illuminated – Power Off

2.Your drive will now start. The startup process can take up to one minute to complete.

Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions

Various LED activity will appear on your Shared Storage II Drive when power is applied. The following tables define the meaning/status of each LED on the back and front panels:

Back Panel LEDs

LED	Definition	Status

Power LED	Power switch	Illuminated – Power On
(located in		Not Illuminated – Power Off
center of the		Not Illuminated – Power Off
power button)

Ethernet LED	Shows if the drive is	Illuminated – Power On
(located on	connected through a 10/100 or	Blinking – Network
bottom side of	a 1 Gb Ethernet connection.	Blinking – Network
Ethernet	Left Green – 10/100 Mbps	communication is occurring
connector)	Left Green – 10/100 Mbps	Not Illuminated – Power Off
	Ethernet connectivity	Not Illuminated – Power Off
	Left Amber – 1 Gbps Ethernet
	connectivity

Activity LED	A flashing Activity LED
(located on top	indicates that the network
side of Ethernet	connection is functional and
connector)	that packets are being
	transmitted or received.

Power Activity

Hard Disk Activity

Network Activity

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideAbout this Guide Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup ComponentsHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Front Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive SimpleView Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions HomeHome and Business Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Business FoldersNaming Conventions To Create a Public Home User AccountTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountWhat’s New? SettingsConnect to a User Account Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Restore Most Recent Files and Folders RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons Using Media Server To Enable Media ServerExit Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Storing AudioShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Security Lock Media ServingConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Create and Use Shared Folders Creating Shared FoldersCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Folders and their Sorted File TypesBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore Backup Log File SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Accessing the Web UI To Open or Start the Web UIThrough your browser application Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountTo Change the Password on a User Account Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Delete User AccountsShared Folders Management Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Back UpSelect Network Settings Network SettingsClick Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click System UpdateClick Format USB Drive Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100