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Storage Central SC101

Installation Overview

Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.

These instructions will guide you through these three steps:

A)INSTALL A HARD DISK, AND CONNECT THE STORAGE CENTRAL SC101 TO YOUR NETWORK.

B)INSTALL THE STORAGE CENTRAL SC101 SOFTWARE.

C)ALLOCATE SC101 DISK SPACE FOR EACH PC THAT WILL USE

THE SC101.

When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration.

A) Install a Disk and Connect the SC101

The instructions below explain how to set up a single disk. Repeat these steps to install a second disk.

Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to “Cable Select”

1. LOCATE THE HARD DISK JUMPERS.

2.VERIFY THAT THE JUMPERS ARE SET TO

“CABLE SELECT.”

Jumper

The drive jumpers must be set for the “cable select” option, marked “CS” on some drives. Typically, this is the default setting.

2.INSERT THE HARD DISK.

a.Position the hard disk so that the D-shaped power socket is on the top facing out.

b.Slide the disk into either slot.

3.CONNECT THE HARD DISK CABLES.

Power Cable

Data Cable

D-shaped power socket



Note: You must have an IDE hard disk, an Ethernet network with an available port, DHCP must be running in the network, and you need to have either Windows XP (SP2) or Windows 2000 (SP4) PCs to access the SC101.

Unpack the unit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and the NETGEAR CD. The CD contains driver software, a setup wizard, and links to online resources. Familiarize yourself with the Storage Central SC101 unit. The back panel of the SC101 has information about the ports and the status lights located on the front panel.

Note: When you set up the unit, stand it on its feet, and be sure it has ample ventilation. Avoid putting the unit in a location where it could be knocked over easily. Do not place items on top of it.

Note: Be sure to consult the documentation provided by the hard disk manufacturer or look on the hard disk to identify which setting is “cable select.” The setting for your drive may be different from what is illustrated above.

Install the Hard Disk

1.REMOVE THE FRONT COVER.

a. Use a coin or screwdriver to open the spring loaded front cover lock by turning it clockwise.

b. Remove the front cover.

Warning: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the SC101 before adding or removing the disks. Failure to observe this precaution could render your disks useless.

a.Align and insert the disk power cable into the D-shaped power socket.

b.Align the key of the disk data cable with the slot on the data cable socket and insert the cable. Neatly tuck the cables in so that they will not interfere with attaching the cover.

4.ATTACH THE FRONT COVER.

a.Align the cover with the unit.

b. Using a screwdriver or coin to hold the spring loaded cover lock open, attach the cover, then release the lock.