Chapter 2: Hardware Installation; Overview; Before You Begin; Hard Disk Installation - Thecus N5500 User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Overview

Your N5500 is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following
chapter will help you quickly get your N5500 up and running. Please read it carefully
to prevent damaging your unit during installation.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:
1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the
manual.
2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation to prevent static
discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the N5500.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the N5500's electronic
components.

Hard Disk Installation

The N5500 supports five standard 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To install a
hard disk into the N5500, follow the steps below:
1. Remove a hard disk tray from the N5500.
2. Slide the new SATA hard disk into the tray and fasten the screws.
3. Insert the hard disk and tray back into the N5500 until it snaps into place and
lock it with a key if desired.
4. The LED blinks green when the hard disk is accessed.

Cable Connections

To connect the N5500 to your network, follow the steps below:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the back
panel of the N5500.
2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back
panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector socket. Press the
power supply switch to turn on the power supply.
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