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... panel 8 Rear view 9 System LED indicators 10 2 Setting up the system 15 Check package contents 16 Select a location 17 System requirements 18 Hardware requirements 18 Software requirements 18 Connect the power cord 21 Connect to the network 22 Power on the system 23 Install the client... software 26 Installing the Storage System 26 Installing FileSafe Express and SAN Disk Manager 31 Start the Storage System Console 36 Access the IPStor Express Manager ...
... panel 8 Rear view 9 System LED indicators 10 2 Setting up the system 15 Check package contents 16 Select a location 17 System requirements 18 Hardware requirements 18 Software requirements 18 Connect the power cord 21 Connect to the network 22 Power on the system 23 Install the client... software 26 Installing the Storage System 26 Installing FileSafe Express and SAN Disk Manager 31 Start the Storage System Console 36 Access the IPStor Express Manager ...
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...™ processor, up your computer, this solution includes FalconStor client software applications that provides remote system administration, reliable data protection, and rapid data recovery in the event of a system crash or disk failure. The Altos easyStore M2 is an intelligent network storage solution for choosing Altos easyStore M2. 1 1 Introduction Thank you for small and medium-sized offices...
...™ processor, up your computer, this solution includes FalconStor client software applications that provides remote system administration, reliable data protection, and rapid data recovery in the event of a system crash or disk failure. The Altos easyStore M2 is an intelligent network storage solution for choosing Altos easyStore M2. 1 1 Introduction Thank you for small and medium-sized offices...
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Log on to the storage system - Map or unmap drive letters to shared folders 1 By default the Altos easyStore M2 hard disk drives is delivered through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - 2 1 Introduction Features • Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance. • Flexible storage capacity that supports up to four 3.5-inch...
Log on to the storage system - Map or unmap drive letters to shared folders 1 By default the Altos easyStore M2 hard disk drives is delivered through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - 2 1 Introduction Features • Powerful processor with excellent file sharing performance. • Flexible storage capacity that supports up to four 3.5-inch...
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... NFS Network service DHCP client/server Note: Default is DHCP client/Static IP is for a typical configuration. The weight quoted is 192.168.0.101. Client software applications Storage System Console IPStor Express Manager FileSafe Express SAN Disk Manager 1 When an HDD hot-swap event occurs, the overall system will inform the...
... NFS Network service DHCP client/server Note: Default is DHCP client/Static IP is for a typical configuration. The weight quoted is 192.168.0.101. Client software applications Storage System Console IPStor Express Manager FileSafe Express SAN Disk Manager 1 When an HDD hot-swap event occurs, the overall system will inform the...
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15 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Altos easyStore M2 to run in your home or office network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the storage system • System requirements • Connect the power cord • Connect to the network • Power on the system • Install the client software • Start the Storage System Console • Access the IPStor Express Manager • Log in to the IPStor Express Manager • Getting to know the IPStor Express Manager • Add users • Create shared folders
15 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Altos easyStore M2 to run in your home or office network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the storage system • System requirements • Connect the power cord • Connect to the network • Power on the system • Install the client software • Start the Storage System Console • Access the IPStor Express Manager • Log in to the IPStor Express Manager • Getting to know the IPStor Express Manager • Add users • Create shared folders
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...software applications: • Install the Storage System Console. Refer to "Installing FileSafe Express and SAN Disk Manager" on page 26 for detailed instructions. • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your reseller or retailer from the package: • Altos easyStore M2... storage system • Power cord • Network cable • Altos easyStore M2 Installation Disc Use this product. Refer to "Installing the Storage System" ...
...software applications: • Install the Storage System Console. Refer to "Installing FileSafe Express and SAN Disk Manager" on page 26 for detailed instructions. • Quick Start Guide • Warranty card If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your reseller or retailer from the package: • Altos easyStore M2... storage system • Power cord • Network cable • Altos easyStore M2 Installation Disc Use this product. Refer to "Installing the Storage System" ...
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18 2 Setting up the system System requirements For best results, the computer should meet the following hardware and software requirements. Hardware requirements The client computer should meet the following hardware requirements. • Intel Pentium 4 - 3.5GHz processor or above ...• Minimum of 512 MB memory, 1 GB memory recommended • 40 MB free hard disk drive space for software execution Software requirements The client computer should meet the following operating systems. • Windows Server 2008 Standard or Enterprise Edition 32-/64-bit • ...
18 2 Setting up the system System requirements For best results, the computer should meet the following hardware and software requirements. Hardware requirements The client computer should meet the following hardware requirements. • Intel Pentium 4 - 3.5GHz processor or above ...• Minimum of 512 MB memory, 1 GB memory recommended • 40 MB free hard disk drive space for software execution Software requirements The client computer should meet the following operating systems. • Windows Server 2008 Standard or Enterprise Edition 32-/64-bit • ...
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... newer (32-/64-bit) • Web browser • Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above • For Windows 200-series operating systems, Windows Installer 3.0 Notes: • The Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc includes 32-bit and 64-bit executables: - FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-32bit.exe can be installed only on Windows themes for correct display of...
... newer (32-/64-bit) • Web browser • Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above • For Windows 200-series operating systems, Windows Installer 3.0 Notes: • The Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc includes 32-bit and 64-bit executables: - FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-32bit.exe can be installed only on Windows themes for correct display of...
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If you are using a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer system. Visit Microsoft's iSCSI initiator download page and obtain the software. 20 2 Setting up the system SAN Disk Manager • Operating system • Windows 2008 32-/64-bit • Windows Vista 32-/64-bit • Windows ... to page 31. Microsoft iSCSI initiator is already included with Service Pack 4 32-bit • iSCSI driver • Microsoft iSCSI initiator 2.08 Download iSCSI initiator software if you are using a Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 computer system, do not download the iSCSI initiator.
If you are using a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer system. Visit Microsoft's iSCSI initiator download page and obtain the software. 20 2 Setting up the system SAN Disk Manager • Operating system • Windows 2008 32-/64-bit • Windows Vista 32-/64-bit • Windows ... to page 31. Microsoft iSCSI initiator is already included with Service Pack 4 32-bit • iSCSI driver • Microsoft iSCSI initiator 2.08 Download iSCSI initiator software if you are using a Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 computer system, do not download the iSCSI initiator.
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...; Network LED blinks blue to indicate network access. • HDD access LED blinks blue to indicate the hard disk drive(s) is in use the client software, shut down the storage system or restart the storage system; 24 2 Setting up the system 2 Press the power button to indicate initial setup of the...
...; Network LED blinks blue to indicate network access. • HDD access LED blinks blue to indicate the hard disk drive(s) is in use the client software, shut down the storage system or restart the storage system; 24 2 Setting up the system 2 Press the power button to indicate initial setup of the...
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To power down the storage system, press the power button once, the system status LED blinks blue and system will shut down gracefully. You can now proceed with installing the client software. 25 3 After the storage system finish booting, the system status LED turns to solid blue.
To power down the storage system, press the power button once, the system status LED blinks blue and system will shut down gracefully. You can now proceed with installing the client software. 25 3 After the storage system finish booting, the system status LED turns to solid blue.
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... begin installation of the Storage System Console, refer to the Storage System Console system requirements on page 18. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the computer in the same subnet as your storage system. 2 Start the setup utility...Installing FileSafe Express will automatically install the SAN Disk Manager. Installing the Storage System After setting up the system Install the client software Use the Software Installation Disc to My Computer. (2) Double-click the optical drive. To install the Storage System Console: Before you must ...
... begin installation of the Storage System Console, refer to the Storage System Console system requirements on page 18. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the computer in the same subnet as your storage system. 2 Start the setup utility...Installing FileSafe Express will automatically install the SAN Disk Manager. Installing the Storage System After setting up the system Install the client software Use the Software Installation Disc to My Computer. (2) Double-click the optical drive. To install the Storage System Console: Before you must ...
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... FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-64bit.exe. On a Windows Vista computer system, click Command Prompt and select Run as a user with a user name and password. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of your storage system. 2 Start the appopriate setup utility for FileSafe Express, according to the storage system. The following...
... FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-64bit.exe. On a Windows Vista computer system, click Command Prompt and select Run as a user with a user name and password. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of your storage system. 2 Start the appopriate setup utility for FileSafe Express, according to the storage system. The following...
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55 3 System management tools The client software applications used to manage the Altos easyStore M2 storage system include: • Storage System Console • IPStor Express Manager • FileSafe Express • SAN Disk Manager
55 3 System management tools The client software applications used to manage the Altos easyStore M2 storage system include: • Storage System Console • IPStor Express Manager • FileSafe Express • SAN Disk Manager
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... which shared folder they are accessing and when they logged on the Backups page, additional storage space is needed for the operating system and management software. In addition, the amount of used backup capacity will be greater than the total size of all the disks listed on . 60 3 System management tools...
... which shared folder they are accessing and when they logged on the Backups page, additional storage space is needed for the operating system and management software. In addition, the amount of used backup capacity will be greater than the total size of all the disks listed on . 60 3 System management tools...
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... from your system tray. FileSafe Express provides a full-featured console, right-click menus for your environment. 96 FileSafe Express 3 System management tools FileSafe Express is a software application that protects your data by backing up , you can configure backups to occur according to a set schedule, continuously every time a selected item is easy...
... from your system tray. FileSafe Express provides a full-featured console, right-click menus for your environment. 96 FileSafe Express 3 System management tools FileSafe Express is a software application that protects your data by backing up , you can configure backups to occur according to a set schedule, continuously every time a selected item is easy...
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... disks (that is automatically installed with FileSafe Express. Using SAN Disk Manager, you install SAN Disk Manager. Note: If a previous version of the SAN Client software is currently installed, you must remove it before you can also create and expand virtual disks.
... disks (that is automatically installed with FileSafe Express. Using SAN Disk Manager, you install SAN Disk Manager. Note: If a previous version of the SAN Client software is currently installed, you must remove it before you can also create and expand virtual disks.
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... tools Note: In this information is saved on the storage system (ISCSI and/or FC) • Version number of the storage system software • Build number of the storage system software • Status of the storage system (Normal, Invalid Storage Server, Invalid Storage Server protocol information, or Storage Server does not support...
... tools Note: In this information is saved on the storage system (ISCSI and/or FC) • Version number of the storage system software • Build number of the storage system software • Status of the storage system (Normal, Invalid Storage Server, Invalid Storage Server protocol information, or Storage Server does not support...
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... system, your operating system files, applications, and many hours to re-install and reconfigure the operating system and applications on each computer where it is a software application designed to a new location or with a new file name. You can automatically perform a backup at regularly scheduled intervals, either overwrite your existing local file...
... system, your operating system files, applications, and many hours to re-install and reconfigure the operating system and applications on each computer where it is a software application designed to a new location or with a new file name. You can automatically perform a backup at regularly scheduled intervals, either overwrite your existing local file...
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...; An iSCSI Initiator is required by SAN Disk Manager to "iSCSI disk" on the storage system. Notes: • If a previous version of the SAN Client software is automatically installed with Intelligent Management Agent (IMA). • View, add, change their protocol settings, and view their properties • Delete iSCSI virtual disks, as...
...; An iSCSI Initiator is required by SAN Disk Manager to "iSCSI disk" on the storage system. Notes: • If a previous version of the SAN Client software is automatically installed with Intelligent Management Agent (IMA). • View, add, change their protocol settings, and view their properties • Delete iSCSI virtual disks, as...