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7. Verify that you can copy files to and from your new SC101 drive.
Note: The SC101 formats hard disks differently than a PC does. Do not swap hard disks between a SC101 and a PC: the data will be unreadable.
8. Repeat these steps for each computer that will use the SC101 drives.
Managing an Existing Drive
After you have created drives for each computer that will use the Storage Central SC101 you may need to manage the drives. You can use the wizard to complete the following tasks:
•Rename: Rename a drive that you created.
•Change Password: Change the password for a drive that you created.
•Add Capacity: Increase the capacity for a drive that you created. The increased capacity must be at least 33 MB.
•Share/Unshare: Change a shared drive to unshared; or change an unshared drive to shared.
•Detach: Unmount the letter dive and make it available to new drives on the PC.
•Delete: Erase the content on the drive and make space available for a new drive.
Note: For detailed information about these features, please see the online help in the Storage Central SC101 utility.
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Contents
Appendix a Specifications
Chapter About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
Manual Scope
How to Use This Manual
How to Print this Manual
Printing a Page in the Html View
Key Features
Chapter Introduction
About the Storage Central SC101
Support for Standards
What’s In the Box?
System Requirements
Front Description
Following table describes the front cover information
Back Description
Following table describes the rear label information
Pushed once, it reboots the SC101
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Chapter Installation and Basic Configuration
Installation Overview
First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101
Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to Cable Select
Install the Hard Disk
Connect the hard disk cables
Next, Install the SC101 Software
Connect the SC101 to Your Network
Before You Begin
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Now, Create Disk Space for PCs That Will Use the SC101
Using the Status Bar and Context Sensitive Help
Troubleshooting Tips
Technical Support
Always restart your network in this sequence
Check the status lights to verify correct operation
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Chapter Management
Storage Application Scenarios
Expanding PC Disk Storage
Easy Access to Photos, Music, or Videos
Protecting Against Data Loss
Understanding the Product Update Features
Updates Storage Central Manager Location Firmware
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Chapter Configuration
Configuration Option Available Tasks Comment
Using the Wizard Setup Mode
Creating a New Drive
Managing an Existing Drive
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Attaching Drives
Chapter Advanced Configuration
Using Advanced Configuration Options
Checking Storage Central Status
Creating or Managing Drives
Firmware Upgrade
View/Attach Available Drive
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Chapter Troubleshooting
Storage area network has no power
Basic Functioning
No lights are lit on the storage area network
Common Problems and Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Reset button on the back panel do?
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Can I un-mirror a mirrored drive?
Restoring the Default Configuration
Appendix a Specifications
Specifications for the SC101
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Appendix B Related Documents