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... proof of your own IDE hard disk drive. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and installation of purchase and warranty information. By using this NETGEAR product. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Storage Central SC101 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... proof of your own IDE hard disk drive. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and installation of purchase and warranty information. By using this NETGEAR product. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Storage Central SC101 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... Using the Wizard Setup Mode 5-2 Creating a New Drive ...5-3 Managing an Existing Drive 5-4 Attaching Drives ...5-6 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Using Advanced Configuration Options 6-2 Checking Storage Central Status 6-3 Creating or Managing Drives 6-4 View/Attach Available Drive 6-5 Firmware Upgrade ...6-5 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 The storage area network has no power 7-1 No lights are lit on the storage area network 7-1 Common Problems and Solutions 7-2 Frequently Asked Questions 7-2 Restoring the Default Configuration 7-6 Appendix A Specifications...
... Using the Wizard Setup Mode 5-2 Creating a New Drive ...5-3 Managing an Existing Drive 5-4 Attaching Drives ...5-6 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Using Advanced Configuration Options 6-2 Checking Storage Central Status 6-3 Creating or Managing Drives 6-4 View/Attach Available Drive 6-5 Firmware Upgrade ...6-5 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 The storage area network has no power 7-1 No lights are lit on the storage area network 7-1 Common Problems and Solutions 7-2 Frequently Asked Questions 7-2 Restoring the Default Configuration 7-6 Appendix A Specifications...
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... the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide. This manual describes in your network that assures fast and easy setup for Standards The following standards and conventions are presented in your DHCP server. Any wired or wirelessly connected Windows computer in detail how to multiple networked computers through the router. Support for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage Central Manager software can be upgraded easily. • LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity...
... the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide. This manual describes in your network that assures fast and easy setup for Standards The following standards and conventions are presented in your DHCP server. Any wired or wirelessly connected Windows computer in detail how to multiple networked computers through the router. Support for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage Central Manager software can be upgraded easily. • LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocols and having a DHCP server like those found in home routers. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-2 v1.0, September 2005 You can refer to return it for repair. Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced setup configuration options - You should contain the following items: • Storage Central SC101 • Power adapter...
... Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocols and having a DHCP server like those found in home routers. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. 2-2 v1.0, September 2005 You can refer to return it for repair. Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced setup configuration options - You should contain the following items: • Storage Central SC101 • Power adapter...
SC101 Reference Manual
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and detaches all drives. • Use the SC101 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to "password", which is the default setting; Pushed once, it restores the password for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 - Pushed and held for eight or more seconds, it reboots the SC101 - Reference Manual for administrator to an Ethernet LAN. 2-5 v1.0, September 2005
and detaches all drives. • Use the SC101 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to "password", which is the default setting; Pushed once, it restores the password for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 - Pushed and held for eight or more seconds, it reboots the SC101 - Reference Manual for administrator to an Ethernet LAN. 2-5 v1.0, September 2005
SC101 Reference Manual
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... ventilation. Reference Manual for your drive may differ from this is "cable select." Notice the rear of it on top of the SC101 has information about the ports and the front status lights. Typically, this illustratoin. Be sure to "cable select." 1. The CD contains driver software, a setup wizard, and links to set to install a second hard disk. Locate the hard disk jumpers. 2. First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 The instructions below explain how...
... ventilation. Reference Manual for your drive may differ from this is "cable select." Notice the rear of it on top of the SC101 has information about the ports and the front status lights. Typically, this illustratoin. Be sure to "cable select." 1. The CD contains driver software, a setup wizard, and links to set to install a second hard disk. Locate the hard disk jumpers. 2. First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 The instructions below explain how...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 - use these files to be installed in the SC101, mirroring can restore a working copy of how to restrict access. 4-4 v1.0, September 2005 Windows backup: Use Windows backup features to back up its system files so that can use theStorage Central SC101 disks to restrict access and implement appropriate wireless security. You can save or play media photos, music, or movies from your network does include wireless access, then use a password to use the SC101 disk mirroring...
... for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 - use these files to be installed in the SC101, mirroring can restore a working copy of how to restrict access. 4-4 v1.0, September 2005 Windows backup: Use Windows backup features to back up its system files so that can use theStorage Central SC101 disks to restrict access and implement appropriate wireless security. You can save or play media photos, music, or movies from your network does include wireless access, then use a password to use the SC101 disk mirroring...
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... Storage Central admin password • Upload new firmware to an SC101 • View SC101 status information • Change the hard disk name • Recover orphan drive partitions when a user on how to use the wizards to configure your Storage Central SC101.This chapter describes how to a drive partition • Attach any available drive partitions • Share a drive partition • Detach a drive partition • Delete a letter drive partition) Best for experienced users. 5-1 v1.0, September 2005 Understanding the Wizard Setup Mode and the Advanced Configuration Mode...
... Storage Central admin password • Upload new firmware to an SC101 • View SC101 status information • Change the hard disk name • Recover orphan drive partitions when a user on how to use the wizards to configure your Storage Central SC101.This chapter describes how to a drive partition • Attach any available drive partitions • Share a drive partition • Detach a drive partition • Delete a letter drive partition) Best for experienced users. 5-1 v1.0, September 2005 Understanding the Wizard Setup Mode and the Advanced Configuration Mode...
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... Wizard Option screen opens. To use the wizards to create a new drive, manage existing drives, or to the right. 2. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 You can use the Wizard Setup mode, follow the instructions below. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Using the Wizard Setup Mode The Storage Central Manager software provides Wizard Setup and Advanced Configuration modes. Click the icon, and both configuration mode options are displayed as shown to attach drives with the following selections: • Create a New Drive • Manage Existing Drives • Attach Drives...
... Wizard Option screen opens. To use the wizards to create a new drive, manage existing drives, or to the right. 2. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 You can use the Wizard Setup mode, follow the instructions below. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Using the Wizard Setup Mode The Storage Central Manager software provides Wizard Setup and Advanced Configuration modes. Click the icon, and both configuration mode options are displayed as shown to attach drives with the following selections: • Create a New Drive • Manage Existing Drives • Attach Drives...
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...; Status: Use the Check Central Storage Status button to check the status of the SC101. • Create/Manage drives: Create new drives or manage existing drives that you can configure your SC101. You can be broken. For information about using the Wizard Setup Configuration Options, see the help in the SC101 fails or is removed, then a broken mirror message is available. The admin login and password are a variety of ways you already created. See "Firmware Upgrade" on page 6-4. • Change hard disk name: Change the...
...; Status: Use the Check Central Storage Status button to check the status of the SC101. • Create/Manage drives: Create new drives or manage existing drives that you can configure your SC101. You can be broken. For information about using the Wizard Setup Configuration Options, see the help in the SC101 fails or is removed, then a broken mirror message is available. The admin login and password are a variety of ways you already created. See "Firmware Upgrade" on page 6-4. • Change hard disk name: Change the...
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... the time needed for rebooting. 6-5 v1.0, September 2005 From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Upgrade Firmware. 2. Note: If a drive has a password associated with it . Enter the admin password. 3. This detaches all drives. • You detached a drive from a PC so that a different PC could use the Firmware Upgrade feature to install firmware that you must attach to it . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 View/Attach Available Drive Use the Attach Available Drive...
... the time needed for rebooting. 6-5 v1.0, September 2005 From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Upgrade Firmware. 2. Note: If a drive has a password associated with it . Enter the admin password. 3. This detaches all drives. • You detached a drive from a PC so that a different PC could use the Firmware Upgrade feature to install firmware that you must attach to it . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 View/Attach Available Drive Use the Attach Available Drive...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... the SC101 status light lit? The default administration login (admin) uses a default password of "password". Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Common Problems and Solutions The table below lists common problems, and recommended actions. Did you cannot use the SC101 on page 7-6. 7-2 v1.0, September 2005 Remove the software and re-install it doesn't. Go to its default password with the Reset button. Reboot the PC. 2. You can reset the SC101 to "Installation and Basic Configuration" on page 7-6. 2. Drive used to get a drive letter...
... the SC101 status light lit? The default administration login (admin) uses a default password of "password". Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Common Problems and Solutions The table below lists common problems, and recommended actions. Did you cannot use the SC101 on page 7-6. 7-2 v1.0, September 2005 Remove the software and re-install it doesn't. Go to its default password with the Reset button. Reboot the PC. 2. You can reset the SC101 to "Installation and Basic Configuration" on page 7-6. 2. Drive used to get a drive letter...
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... to power off the SC101 before you upgrade the firmware, or click the reset button, or disconnect and reconnect the CAT5 cable to those private/non-shared drives previously-attached on the back panel do that PC. If you create many drives, it resets the administrator password to open UDP port 20001. 7-3 v1.0, September 2005 Hitachi hard disks come with the SC101. Disable the firewall, or configure the firewall to default "password...
... to power off the SC101 before you upgrade the firmware, or click the reset button, or disconnect and reconnect the CAT5 cable to those private/non-shared drives previously-attached on the back panel do that PC. If you create many drives, it resets the administrator password to open UDP port 20001. 7-3 v1.0, September 2005 Hitachi hard disks come with the SC101. Disable the firewall, or configure the firewall to default "password...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... press and hold the reset button on the Storage Central hard disk is to tell the difference. You should be able to see those previously-created private (non-shared) drives. In the Wizard mode, the physical size of the SC101 will blink: If one disk left in the Advanced Configuration mode, if you the disk information as well. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 I unplugged the disk from SC101 and plugged it again...
... press and hold the reset button on the Storage Central hard disk is to tell the difference. You should be able to see those previously-created private (non-shared) drives. In the Wizard mode, the physical size of the SC101 will blink: If one disk left in the Advanced Configuration mode, if you the disk information as well. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 I unplugged the disk from SC101 and plugged it again...
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... drive. Reference Manual for each hard disk. After creating the shared drive on that an old ATA5 or below IDE drives are not supported, you need authentication again until you exit and restart SCM. And why does it is required for the following operations: • Firmware upgrade • Hard-disk name change • Drive name and password change • Delete an existing drive For the same Storage Central Manager GUI session, it show up...
... drive. Reference Manual for each hard disk. After creating the shared drive on that an old ATA5 or below IDE drives are not supported, you need authentication again until you exit and restart SCM. And why does it is required for the following operations: • Firmware upgrade • Hard-disk name change • Drive name and password change • Delete an existing drive For the same Storage Central Manager GUI session, it show up...
SC101 Reference Manual
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... SC101 support page on the rear panel of this happens, the drive is created unsuccessfully, but it to make the storage space available to find SC101, and my drives get disconnected. Use the Default Reset button on the NETGEAR Web site http://www.netgear.com for further assistance. See "The reset button is created with the added capacity, and linked with the original drive. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 I reconnect the CAT5 cable on the Manage...
... SC101 support page on the rear panel of this happens, the drive is created unsuccessfully, but it to make the storage space available to find SC101, and my drives get disconnected. Use the Default Reset button on the NETGEAR Web site http://www.netgear.com for further assistance. See "The reset button is created with the added capacity, and linked with the original drive. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 I reconnect the CAT5 cable on the Manage...
SC101 Setup Manual
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Use Windows Explorer to a shared network folder or network drive. It should get the drive letter without problem. The green power LED flashes 4 times after power on. 2. Configure the hard disk as Z. Even though the drive is already mapped, Windows returns whatever letter it thinks is mapped to see if a letter drive is the next highest. 1. To fix this , power off the SC101, change the disk setting to enumerate drive", and drive letter cannot be added For information about computer hard disk Interfaces, and...
Use Windows Explorer to a shared network folder or network drive. It should get the drive letter without problem. The green power LED flashes 4 times after power on. 2. Configure the hard disk as Z. Even though the drive is already mapped, Windows returns whatever letter it thinks is mapped to see if a letter drive is the next highest. 1. To fix this , power off the SC101, change the disk setting to enumerate drive", and drive letter cannot be added For information about computer hard disk Interfaces, and...
SC101 Setup Manual
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... hard disks been partitioned? Wireless network IP address from the 16 "No Central Storage Device was Found Check the Power LED. No Central Storage Device was Found" in the same subnet: 255.255.0.0 for the computer and 255.255.255.0 for the SC101. • Use the UT commands to configure and modify the SC101. See How To's or the User Manual. • These freeware utilities can conflict with the Windows...
... hard disks been partitioned? Wireless network IP address from the 16 "No Central Storage Device was Found Check the Power LED. No Central Storage Device was Found" in the same subnet: 255.255.0.0 for the computer and 255.255.255.0 for the SC101. • Use the UT commands to configure and modify the SC101. See How To's or the User Manual. • These freeware utilities can conflict with the Windows...
SC101 Setup Manual
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... limits. See SC101 Hard Drive Compatibility. As noted in safe temperature limits. About the SC101 System Requirements • Operating systems o Windows XP SP1 or higher, or o Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher, or o Windows 2003 Server. • DCHP must be running on the network. • SC101 software must be installed on top • Where it cannot be easily knocked over The Storage Central is hotter...
... limits. See SC101 Hard Drive Compatibility. As noted in safe temperature limits. About the SC101 System Requirements • Operating systems o Windows XP SP1 or higher, or o Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher, or o Windows 2003 Server. • DCHP must be running on the network. • SC101 software must be installed on top • Where it cannot be easily knocked over The Storage Central is hotter...
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... the error. (Probably, using the SCM utility. Type sc, and press Enter 4. Select Start > Run, and type cmd. 2. Type sc config ftsata2 start= disabled 5. Solution Promise is disabled. RAID 1 and higher are high performance disks, they are over double the price of SC101 SCM utility, there is either RAID or SATA, for SATA drives. Type sc qc ftsata2 to temporarily disable any SCSI device drivers or processes, install...
... the error. (Probably, using the SCM utility. Type sc, and press Enter 4. Select Start > Run, and type cmd. 2. Type sc config ftsata2 start= disabled 5. Solution Promise is disabled. RAID 1 and higher are high performance disks, they are over double the price of SC101 SCM utility, there is either RAID or SATA, for SATA drives. Type sc qc ftsata2 to temporarily disable any SCSI device drivers or processes, install...