IP addresses from a DHCP server. Wireless Support • The 5big Backup Server supports a wired connection to your network. It is not possible to wirelessly connect the 5big Backup Server to the network. • Once connected, the 5big Backup Server may be accessed by computers that are wirelessly connected...
NOTES: (1) Find a suitable place to put your 5big Backup Server before running the Connector CD. The location you choose must have a wired network connection readily available for the 5big Backup Server. (2) The 5big Backup Server’s performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup.
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9. Drive tray handle 10. Drive LED Fig. 02 *Use the system recovery button to boot the 5big Backup Server in recovery mode. See the Configuration Guide for more information. 5big Backup Server Numbered Slots and Disk Trays – (Fig. 03)
Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server You will find more detailed instructions on installing and setting up your 5big Backup Server in the included Configuration Guide. LaCie highly recommends reading the Configuration Guide before attaching the 5big Backup Server to your network.
Fig. 05 CAUTION: (1) Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Since each product is unique, do not substitute a power supply from another LaCie device or another manu- facturer for the LaCie 5big Backup Server.
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(2) If your 5big Backup Server has empty drive slots, you may insert a new disk at any time and add it to the pool of Storage Hard Drives. Drives may also be added to the 5big Backup Server storage using the USB 2.0 and eSATA ports.