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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ............................... 3 ioSafe at a Glance ............................... 4 Safety Instructions ............................... 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Connecting Your ioSafe ............................6 Chapter 3: Initial Start-up Powering up the System ............................. 7 Activating ShadowProtect ...........................
Before You Start Chapter 1: Before you start setting up the ioSafe, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Please also read the safety instructions carefully before use to prevent your ioSafe from any damages.
Power Button Front Panel To turn off your ioSafe, press the Power Button and hold it until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking. The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disks and the system.
Safety Instructions Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe ioSafe product with damp paper towels. Do not place the ioSafe product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product from falling over. The power cord must plug in to the right supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage is correct and stable.
1 Use the LAN cable to connect the ioSafe to your switch/router/hub. 2 Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of your ioSafe, and the other to the power outlet. 3 Now your ioSafe is ready to power up.
Initial Start-up Chapter 3: Powering up the system 1 Press the Power On/Off button. 2 Confirm a successful power on sequence by ensuring that the Power On/Off LED is illuminated blue. 3 After the system starts, log into Windows Server 2012 R2 using the default credentials "Administrator / password"...
2 ShadowProtect SPX will prompt you to login with the server’s administrator login and password. 3 Once logged in, ShadowProtect will require an activation key. This should have been provided by ioSafe. 4 Select Activate License Now. Note: You will require and active internet connection to activate.
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5 You should be prompted to enter your License key and other information. Once entered select “I agree” Note: This information is important should you ever need to restore the Server and/or need to request a replacement license key. Note: Do Not check Socket Licensing Service...
3mm Hex Tool (included) At least one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard disk (Please visit www.iosafe.com for compatible hard disk models.) Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, the system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
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7 Remove the Waterproof Drive Cover using the 3mm Hex Tool. 8 Remove the Drive trays using the provided 3mm Hex Tool.
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9 Install a compatible Hard Drive into each Drive Tray using (4x) Drive Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. (Please visit www.iosafe.com for compatible hard drives models.) Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity.
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Install the Front Cover to finish the installation and protect the drives from fire. Keep the Hex Tool nearby for future use. A magnet is provided to attach the Hex Tool to the back of the ioSafe or some other...
Replace System Fan Assembly If your fans are not working properly on your ioSafe the Fan Fault LED will illuminate on the front panel. Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fans with a good set. To replace the system fans: 1 Shut down your ioSafe.
Product Support Chapter 5: Congratulations! You are now ready to manage and enjoy all the features of your ioSafe. For more information regarding specific features, please refer to our online resources available at www.iosafe.com Data Recovery Procedure If the ioSafe faces possible data loss for any reason, you should immediately call the ioSafe Disaster Response Team at 1-888-984-6723 (US &...
A p p e n d i x Specifications Appe ndix C: Item ioSafe SERVER 5 Fire Protection Protects data from fire. Up to 1550°F (843°C), 30 minutes per ASTM E-119. Flood Protection Protects data from flood. Fully submersed, fresh or salt water, 10 foot (3m) depth, 72...
A p p e n d i x LED Indication Table Appe ndix B: LED Indication Color Status Description Static Powered on Power Blue Powered off Blinking Disk is being accessed Green (activity) Disk is idle When the fault LED is blinking (2 times/sec), that disk drive has failed and should be hot swapped immediately.