2-Connecting the MaxNAS
Chapter 2- Connecting the MaxNAS
1. Connect Your MaxNAS
Place on a flat and stable surface capable of supporting at least 25lbs, and close enough to the available network jack to reach with an Ethernet cable.
Step 1. Remove the disk canisters from the packing material and carefully insert into the MaxNAS. Step 2. Secure each canister into position and push the latch until it snaps into place.
Step 3. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a power socket. Make sure the power switch is in the on position
Step 1- Insert | Step 2- Secure | Step 3- Connect Power | Step 4- Connect | Step 5- Press Power |
Canisters | Canister Latches | and turn on switch | Network Cable | Key |
Step 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to LAN1 (DHCP environment) or LAN2 (static IP) port on the back panel.
Step 5. Press the power button on the front panel. The MaxNAS will boot. The Power indicator light should glow blue, and the LAN LED corresponding to the connected interface will glow or blink green. All the HDD Power LEDs on each HDD tray should glow blue.
!IMPORTANT! If Any LED glows red and the system emits a continuous beeping sound, then the system is reporting fault. Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting for further information.
2.Accessing System Administration for the first time
The MaxNAS comes
simplicity; simply install the wizard software, launch it, and the wizard discovers your MaxNAS for administration.
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