Chapter 2: Getting Started; Overview; Before You Begin; Hard Disk Installation - Thecus N4100+ User Manual

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Overview

Your N4100+ is designed for complete ease-of-use. To help you get started, the
following chapter will help you get your N4100+ up and running in no time.
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
N4100+.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the N4100+'s
electronic components.
4. The N4100+ uses its chassis to dissipate heat. Please leave your N4100+
in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating.

Hard Disk Installation

The N4100+ supports standard 3.5" (SATA) hard disks. To install a hard disk into
the N4100+, follow the steps below:
1. Remove an HDD tray from the Thecus N4100+.
2. Slide the new HDD into the tray and fasten the screws.
3. Insert the HDD and tray back into the Thecus N4100+ until it snaps into
place and lock it with a key if desired.
4. The LED blinks green when the HDD is accessed. If the Error LED flashes
red it signals a problem.
NOTE

Cable Connections

Make the following connections on the Thecus N4100+ and then power up the
unit:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the
back panel of the N4100+.
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 protected socket.
3. Press the power button on the front panel to power on the N4100+.
If your hard disk was previously part of a RAID 1 or 5 array, it will automatically
rebuild. If you replace all the drives with higher capacity drives, you need to go to
the Administrator login and format the drives.
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