Chapter 2: Hardware Installation; Overview; Before You Begin; Cable Connections - Thecus N8900 series User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Overview

Your Thecus IP storage is designed for easy installation. To help you get started,
the following chapter will help you quickly get your Thecus IP storage 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
Thecus IP storage.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the Thecus IP
storage's electronic components.

Cable Connections

To connect the Thecus IP storage product to your network, follow the steps below:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN/LAN1 port on the
back panel of the Thecus IP storage.

N12000 series/N16000 series/N8900 series
WAN/LAN1 port
▲ N6850/N8850/N10850
WAN/LAN1 port
▲ N7700PRO V2
WAN/LAN1 port
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 N5550 WAN/LAN1 port
▲ N8800PRO V2
WAN/LAN1 port