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Setup Guide
REO Appliance Does Not Start
If DHCP is not operational on your LAN, you must manually edit the configuration file on the REO SoftKey before you connect it to the REO Appliance and start it. If you already edited the configuration file or if your LAN uses DHCP and the REO Appliance is beeping repeatedly, it might be because a LAN cable is not connected to the Management Port, the REO SoftKey is not inserted, the key is not inserted correctly, the key is damaged, the
To determine why the appliance does not start
XChoose one of the following:
If your LAN does not use DHCP and you have not edited the configuration file on the key, perform the steps outlined under Editing the Configuration File (for a
If your LAN uses DHCP or if you already edited the configuration file, do the following:
Use the software console to restart the REO Appliance. For more information, see Powering Down the REO Appliance on page 105.
If you want a cable connected to the Management Port, make sure that you are using the applicable type of cable and that a DHCP server available (if the Management Port is configured for DHCP, it will not complete the startup process until a system with DHCP is located). Otherwise, disconnect the cable from the Management Port.
Make sure that you are using the correct key (for example, if you purchased more than one unit, you might have mixed up the keys).
Make sure that the key is functional by inserting it into a USB port on your management system and verifying that you can view the contents.
If these steps do not solve the problem, contact Customer Support at Overland Storage. For contact information, see Customer Support on page 159.
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