Ethernet network (or Gigabit Ethernet network when so equipped), and is administered using an Internet Explorer web browser. It includes DataSafe Wizard, Iomega’s software utility that helps you locate the unit on your network, configure DataSafe NAS network settings, and launch the web user interface.
Following is a list of related publications for background and additional information: DataSafe NAS User’s Manual Quick Install Guide DataSafe NAS End User License Agreement (EULA) Warranty Statement Also see our Web site at: http://www.iomega.com for latest Release Notes. About This Guide...
1 Pre-Installation Planning Equipment Required for Installation To connect, install and administer your DataSafe NAS, you will need an available 10/100 Ethernet network hub or switch. It will be necessary for your workstation to have the following capabilities: • Windows 95/98/Me/NT (SP5)/2000 •...
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Table 1-2. Electrical Requirements Item Quantity Voltage Range 95 ~ 135 VAC or 180 ~ 265 VAC Frequency 47 ~ 63 Hz WARNING Make sure your site has the necessary capacity to handle your DataSafe NAS unit(s). Overloading electrical supply circuits is extremely hazard- ous.
Iomega DataSafe NAS Familiarizing Yourself with Your DataSafe NAS Front Panel The DataSafe NAS front panel has four LEDs. Three are grouped together on the right side, one on the left. The LEDs indicate the following: • Far left LED (soft power switch). Solid LED indicates power on. This LED will blink during boot-up, and will also blink to indicate error conditions (See DataSafe NAS User’s Manual for...
2 Installing the DataSafe NAS Connect DataSafe NAS to Your Network To connect the DataSafe NAS to your network, insert one of the included Ethernet cables into either DataSafe NAS 10/100 Ethernet port (LAN1 or LAN2), located on the rear panel. Insert the other end of this cable into network hub or switch.
Iomega DataSafe NAS Toggle the main power switch on the back panel to the “ON” position ( I ). Press the soft power switch on the front panel (shown below), to turn on the unit. (FRONT PANEL) SOFT POWER SWITCH Figure 2-3.
Iomega DataSafe NAS Completing DataSafe Wizard Installation When the Install wizard has completed, you may view the README file by selecting the check box. Or, you may launch DataSafe Wizard by clicking on the check box and then selecting Finish. You may exit the wizard without selecting either option by selecting Finish.
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Finding Your New DataSafe NAS Once DataSafe Wizard finds all of the DataSafe NAS units on your network, it will display computer Name, Status, IP Address and Workgroup. If a DHCP server is running in your network, launch the DataSafe NAS configuration screens by double-clicking on the default name of your newly installed DataSafe NAS and skip to Chapter 3.
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Modifying Default Network Settings for non-DHCP Service DataSafe NAS is attached to a network without a DHCP server, your DataSafe NAS will be displayed with an IP Address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range. You must now assign a unique “Static IP Address” to your unit.
3 Configuring Your DataSafe NAS First Login To begin configuring your DataSafe NAS, you must now login by entering Administrator into the User Name field. Leave the Password field and Domain field blank and click OK. Your Internet Explorer browser will launch and display the HTTP Shares window. Click on Administer this Server You will be prompted for a second login to gain access to the administration Home Page.
Iomega DataSafe NAS You are now ready to make changes to factory default settings to meet your particular network, security and time-zone requirements. Network Setup To begin these modifications, select Network Setup. Then select Identification Configuring Your DataSafe NAS...
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Changing the Server Name When changing the name of your DataSafe NAS, you may use any combination of alpha-numeric characters (without spaces). Delete the default server name in the Server Appliance Name field. Enter a new server name. In the DNS suffix field, enter your Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) if applicable.
Iomega DataSafe NAS Changing the Administrator Password To change the Administrator Password; from the Network Setup window, select Change Administrator Password. Then change the password, by clicking in the New Password field. Enter your new password and confirm by re-entering the same password, in the Confirm New Password field.
CAUTION: If you change the user name and password, be certain that you keep an appro- priate record of the change. If you forget and cannot locate the new user name and password, neither you nor Iomega Technical Support will be able to adminis- ter your DataSafe NAS.
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Enter the correct year, month, date, time and time-zone by clicking on the down arrow button in each field and highlighting the appropriate entry. NOTE: Even if the correct date and time are displayed, you must verify this by clicking OK.
Iomega DataSafe NAS Notes for Advanced Users Your DataSafe NAS is pre-configured in RAID5, and it is recommended that you maintain this default configuration. However, if you prefer using a different drive configuration such JBOD or RAID 1, it is recommended you make this change prior to beginning normal operations.
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Iomega DataSafe NAS Then in the Shutdown window, select the Reboot radio button. Then select OK. You will be prompted to confirm Reboot, select OK. Your DataSafe NAS will now reboot. You must now close your browser session. Once rebooted your DataSafe NAS is now ready for use. You may begin sharing files using the default “Public”...
Index Home page 9 HTTP Shares 9 Humidity 1 Identification 10 Administrator password Installation environment 1 changing 12 Installation planning 1 Installing the DataSafe NAS 4 Back panel 3 Internet Explorer 1 Backup software CD i JBOD 15 Configuring your DataSafe NAS 9 Connection to network 4 LEDs 3 Load balancing 4...
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Shutdown 16 Site planning 1 Soft power switch 3 Software CD i Software requirements 1 System reboot 15 Table top installation 1 Temperature 1 Time and date setting 13 UPS connection 3 Web site ii Workgroup 11 Iomega DataSafe NAS...
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