About The Sc101; System Requirements; What Operating Systems Cannot Be Used; Heat And The Sc101 - NETGEAR SC101 - Storage Central NAS Server Revised Troubleshooting Manual

About the SC101

System Requirements

Operating systems
Windows XP SP1 or higher, or
o
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher, or
o
Windows 2003 Server.
o
DCHP must be running on the network.
SC101 software must be installed on each network computer that accesses the unit.

What operating systems cannot be used?

Macintoshes
UNIX
64-bit operating systems

Heat and the SC101

Although it is hotter than most networking products, the SC101 is within normal safe operating
limits.
What disks are compatible with the SC101?
See SC101 Hard Drive Compatibility.

Does vertical disk mounting affect disk life?

Manufacturers usually specify horizontal or vertical mounting, but some even say any orientation
is ok. For an outstanding site that includes hard drive information, see
includes every aspect of hard drive operation, selection, and maintenance.

SC101 and Heat Generation

The SC101 is tested by NETGEAR to make sure that it operates in safe temperature limits.
Computer owners are used to touching the outside case of a computer which is near room
temperature, however it is not necessary for electronic devices to be at room temperature to
operate safely.
Always follow a product's safety instructions for use. As noted in the manuals the Storage Central
should be placed:
Standing upright on its feet
With ample ventilation
With nothing placed on top
Where it cannot be easily knocked over
The Storage Central is hotter when:
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