1 Getting Started

The DataSafe NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a Microsoft® Windows® Powered server appliance that attaches directly to the computer network. The DataSafe NAS is optimized to perform a single function: provide storage to other computers attached to the network. A potentially headless device with no monitor or input devices (keyboard and mouse, for example) of its own, the DataSafe NAS is managed and monitored via a Web user interface (UI), and can be managed remotely from a client computer attached to the network. Because the DataSafe NAS is based on the same code as Microsoft Windows® 2000, any remote management methods available on the Windows 2000 platform can also be used to manage this unit.

The DataSafe NAS requires the NTFS file system. If file allocation table (FAT) partitions are configured on the DataSafe NAS, aspects of the UI will not perform properly, including but not limited to:

nFolders and Shares

nDisks and Volumes

Chapter Sections

This chapter contains the following sections:

n“Navigation of the DataSafe NAS Administration UI" —which describes the Web user interface (Web UI) of your DataSafe NAS

n“Initial DataSafe NAS Configuration"—which references the steps for configuring your DataSafe NAS before first use

n“Using Help"—How to use the help system

DataSafe NAS User’s Manual

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Iomega Network Device manual Getting Started, Chapter Sections