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Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved. Altos easyStore M2 User Guide Model Name : Altos easyStore M2 Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:
Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved. Altos easyStore M2 User Guide Model Name : Altos easyStore M2 Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:
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... an intelligent network storage solution for choosing Altos easyStore M2. 1 1 Introduction Thank you for small and medium-sized offices and home network environments. To make it easy to back up to 2 GB memory, four-drive ...
... an intelligent network storage solution for choosing Altos easyStore M2. 1 1 Introduction Thank you for small and medium-sized offices and home network environments. To make it easy to back up to 2 GB memory, four-drive ...
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... the external hard drive will be discovered by the storage system. • Built-in your network subnet - Log on to shared folders 1 By default the Altos easyStore M2 hard disk drives is delivered through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - Launch the IPStor Express Manager - Map or unmap drive letters...
... the external hard drive will be discovered by the storage system. • Built-in your network subnet - Log on to shared folders 1 By default the Altos easyStore M2 hard disk drives is delivered through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - Launch the IPStor Express Manager - Map or unmap drive letters...
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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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...; 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.
...; 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.
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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: - If you are using Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 and notice display anomalies, contact FalconStor...
... 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: - If you are using Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 and notice display anomalies, contact FalconStor...
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However, computers that are connected through a wireless connection is not supported. Connect one end of the network cable into the network port and the other end to your broadband router with a network cable. 22 2 Setting up the system Connect to the network Important: Connect the Altos easyStore M2 storage system to your broadband router is supported. Wireless connection to a Gigabit Ethernet port on a broadband router.
However, computers that are connected through a wireless connection is not supported. Connect one end of the network cable into the network port and the other end to your broadband router with a network cable. 22 2 Setting up the system Connect to the network Important: Connect the Altos easyStore M2 storage system to your broadband router is supported. Wireless connection to a Gigabit Ethernet port on a broadband router.
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... system, you 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 for the Storage ...
... system, you 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 for the Storage ...
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... administrator. The following window appears. 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 the computer in the same subnet as FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-64bit.exe. 32 To install the FileSafe...
... administrator. The following window appears. 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 the computer in the same subnet as FSE1.0.15-SDM*.*-***-64bit.exe. 32 To install the FileSafe...
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... the network again and update the tree in the same subnet as you start the Storage System Console, it automatically scans the network for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager. If no storage system displays in to the IPStor Express Manager" on page 41. 37 As soon as...
... the network again and update the tree in the same subnet as you start the Storage System Console, it automatically scans the network for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager. If no storage system displays in to the IPStor Express Manager" on page 41. 37 As soon as...
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... System Console launches a Web browser, so the computer where you are not sure how to configure the default browser, refer to the documentation for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager. 3 Log in to access (for your default browser. Refer to "Log in to the IPStor Express Manager. Refer...
... System Console launches a Web browser, so the computer where you are not sure how to configure the default browser, refer to the documentation for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager. 3 Log in to access (for your default browser. Refer to "Log in to the IPStor Express Manager. Refer...
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41 Log in to the storage system is secure, the HTTPS protocol is used. Refer to "Start the Storage System Console" on page 36. 2 In the left pane, select the name of the storage system settings. Only individuals who know the administrator user name and password can view or change any of the storage system that your connection to the IPStor Express Manager: 1 Start the Storage System Console. To log in to the IPStor Express Manager To ensure that you want to access (for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager.
41 Log in to the storage system is secure, the HTTPS protocol is used. Refer to "Start the Storage System Console" on page 36. 2 In the left pane, select the name of the storage system settings. Only individuals who know the administrator user name and password can view or change any of the storage system that your connection to the IPStor Express Manager: 1 Start the Storage System Console. To log in to the IPStor Express Manager To ensure that you want to access (for example, Altos-easyStore), then click Log On Storage System Manager.
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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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98 3 System management tools Welcome The Welcome page provides quick links to the Computer page for selecting files to back up, to the Vault page for restoring backed-up relative to the Dashboard page for status, reports, and backup controls. It tells you if FileSafe Express is connected to the Altos easyStore M2 storage system, displays the user name, and graphically shows the amount of the page is visible from all screens. The status bar at the bottom of data you and others have backed up files, and to the total space available on the storage system.
98 3 System management tools Welcome The Welcome page provides quick links to the Computer page for selecting files to back up, to the Vault page for restoring backed-up relative to the Dashboard page for status, reports, and backup controls. It tells you if FileSafe Express is connected to the Altos easyStore M2 storage system, displays the user name, and graphically shows the amount of the page is visible from all screens. The status bar at the bottom of data you and others have backed up files, and to the total space available on the storage system.
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.... 3 In the Administrator password text box, enter the password for accessing the storage system. 4 Click Change Authentication Mode. To change the authentication mode at any Altos user. If you are currently accessing shared folders, they will remain connected until they disconnect from the shared folders or shut down their computer. It...
.... 3 In the Administrator password text box, enter the password for accessing the storage system. 4 Click Change Authentication Mode. To change the authentication mode at any Altos user. If you are currently accessing shared folders, they will remain connected until they disconnect from the shared folders or shut down their computer. It...
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159 To upgrade the firmware: 1 In the navigation bar, click Advanced. 2 In the left pane, click Firmware. 3 In the Firmware file text box, enter the path and file name for the firmware package (such as D:\fs-altos - 2.0-b2026.pkg) or click Browse and select the file from the displayed list. 4 In the Administrator password text box, enter the password that you use for logging in to the IPStor Express Manager. 5 Click Upgrade. 6 When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
159 To upgrade the firmware: 1 In the navigation bar, click Advanced. 2 In the left pane, click Firmware. 3 In the Firmware file text box, enter the path and file name for the firmware package (such as D:\fs-altos - 2.0-b2026.pkg) or click Browse and select the file from the displayed list. 4 In the Administrator password text box, enter the password that you use for logging in to the IPStor Express Manager. 5 Click Upgrade. 6 When the confirmation message displays, click OK.
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Note: If you connect a storage system to the network after the Storage System Console has already scanned it, or if you change the IP address of the storage system, you must click Discover Storage Systems to scan the network again and update the tree in the left pane, select the name of the storage system that you want to "Start the Storage System Console" on page 36. 2 In the left pane. Refer to access (for example, Altos-easyStore). 186 5 Working with shared folders To access a shared folder using the Storage System Console: 1 Start the Storage System Console.
Note: If you connect a storage system to the network after the Storage System Console has already scanned it, or if you change the IP address of the storage system, you must click Discover Storage Systems to scan the network again and update the tree in the left pane, select the name of the storage system that you want to "Start the Storage System Console" on page 36. 2 In the left pane. Refer to access (for example, Altos-easyStore). 186 5 Working with shared folders To access a shared folder using the Storage System Console: 1 Start the Storage System Console.
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The storage system name can be up to accept the default storage system name (Altos- The Network Settings page displays. 261 8 Click Next to 15 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and hyphens. 9 Specify the current date, time, and time zone, then click Next. easyStore), or enter whatever name you prefer and then click Next. The Date/Time page displays.
The storage system name can be up to accept the default storage system name (Altos- The Network Settings page displays. 261 8 Click Next to 15 characters long and can include letters, numbers, and hyphens. 9 Specify the current date, time, and time zone, then click Next. easyStore), or enter whatever name you prefer and then click Next. The Date/Time page displays.