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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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... choosing Altos easyStore M2. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ processor, up to 2 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bay, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and five USB ports for extended storage, and a reset pinhole to restart the storage system or reset the system to back up your computer, this solution includes FalconStor client software applications...
... choosing Altos easyStore M2. Featuring an Intel® Atom™ processor, up to 2 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bay, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and five USB ports for extended storage, and a reset pinhole to restart the storage system or reset the system to back up your computer, this solution includes FalconStor client software applications...
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... client for easy network configuration • Easily add storage space 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 a Gigabit Ethernet connection. • Can act as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server • Can act as... System Interface (iSCSI) protocol • Supports network teaming for fault tolerance and load balance • Simple system administration through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - Launch the IPStor Express Manager -
... client for easy network configuration • Easily add storage space 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 a Gigabit Ethernet connection. • Can act as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server • Can act as... System Interface (iSCSI) protocol • Supports network teaming for fault tolerance and load balance • Simple system administration through the following client software applications: • Storage System Console - Launch the IPStor Express Manager -
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The RAID wizard will remain in operation. 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 ...
The RAID wizard will remain in operation. 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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... Professional Edition with Service Pack 2 or newer 32-/64-bit Storage System Console Storage System Console is supported on 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 ...8226; 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 software requirements when installing the FalconStor client...
... Professional Edition with Service Pack 2 or newer 32-/64-bit Storage System Console Storage System Console is supported on 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 ...8226; 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 software requirements when installing the FalconStor client...
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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: - bit version of certain console elements.
... 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: - bit version of certain console elements.
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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. 20 2 Setting up the system SAN Disk ..., refer to page 31. If you are using a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer system. Visit Microsoft's iSCSI initiator download page and obtain the software.
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. 20 2 Setting up the system SAN Disk ..., refer to page 31. If you are using a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer system. Visit Microsoft's iSCSI initiator download page and obtain the software.
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This might take several hours to indicate the system is booting. while RAID is in use the client software, shut down the storage system or restart the storage system; During initial startup, the LEDs on the front panel displays: • Power LED turns to ...
This might take several hours to indicate the system is booting. while RAID is in use the client software, shut down the storage system or restart the storage system; During initial startup, the LEDs on the front panel displays: • Power LED turns to ...
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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. 25 3 After the storage system finish booting, the system status LED turns to solid blue. You can now proceed with installing the client software.
To power down the storage system, press the power button once, the system status LED blinks blue and system will shut down gracefully. 25 3 After the storage system finish booting, the system status LED turns to solid blue. You can now proceed with installing the client software.
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..., 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 Console. (1) Go to install the client software applications on your computer. To install the Storage System Console: Before you must install the Storage System Console on your computer. • Storage ...
..., 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 Console. (1) Go to install the client software applications on your computer. To install the Storage System Console: Before you must install the Storage System Console on your computer. • Storage ...
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... and select Run as administrator. 32 To install the FileSafe Express: 2 Setting up the system Important: Before you with a user name and password. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the same subnet as your computer or as a user with administrator permissions.
... and select Run as administrator. 32 To install the FileSafe Express: 2 Setting up the system Important: Before you with a user name and password. 1 Place the Altos easyStore M2 Software Installation Disc in the same subnet as your computer or as a user with administrator permissions.
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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. 60 3 System management tools Note: The total storage capacity will be less than the total size of all your HDDs, some of the disk space...
... 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. 60 3 System management tools Note: The total storage capacity will be less than the total size of all your HDDs, some of the disk space...
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... can also select files and do one-time backups. You can configure backups to occur according to a set schedule, continuously every time a selected item is a software application that protects your data by backing up files and folders to optimize FileSafe Express performance for a folder or file that you want to back...
... can also select files and do one-time backups. You can configure backups to occur according to a set schedule, continuously every time a selected item is a software application that protects your data by backing up files and folders to optimize FileSafe Express performance for a folder or file that you want to back...
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... virtual disks (that is , iSCSI disks on page 225), you can also create and expand virtual disks. Note: If a previous version of the SAN Client software is currently installed, you must remove it before you install SAN Disk Manager.
... virtual disks (that is , iSCSI disks on page 225), you can also create and expand virtual disks. Note: If a previous version of the SAN Client software is currently installed, you must remove it before you install SAN Disk Manager.
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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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... and protected on your storage system, your operating system files, applications, and many hours to a new location or with a new file name. FileSafe Express is a software application designed to a remote storage system. You can even restore data for a folder or file that you have recent copies of your local disk, FileSafe...
... and protected on your storage system, your operating system files, applications, and many hours to a new location or with a new file name. FileSafe Express is a software application designed to a remote storage system. You can even restore data for a folder or file that you have recent copies of your local disk, FileSafe...
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... their protocol settings, and view their properties • Delete iSCSI virtual disks, as well as view their properties • View a list of the SAN Client software is required by SAN Disk Manager to "iSCSI disk" on the storage system. Notes: • If a previous version of local host applications and their status...
... their protocol settings, and view their properties • Delete iSCSI virtual disks, as well as view their properties • View a list of the SAN Client software is required by SAN Disk Manager to "iSCSI disk" on the storage system. Notes: • If a previous version of local host applications and their status...