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....netgear.com/support/main.asp through the customer service area. All rights reserved. could void the user's authority to operate this NETGEAR product, you understand and agree that results from the misuse of any damage to the use or application of such damage or loss. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for your hard drive...
....netgear.com/support/main.asp through the customer service area. All rights reserved. could void the user's authority to operate this NETGEAR product, you understand and agree that results from the misuse of any damage to the use or application of such damage or loss. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for your hard drive...
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..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-3 How to Print this Manual 1-4 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Storage Central SC101 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-1 System Requirements 2-2 What's In the Box? ...2-2 Front Description ...2-3 Back Description ...2-4 Chapter 3 Installation and Basic Configuration Installation Overview ...3-1 First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 3-2 Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to "Cable Select 3-2 Install the Hard Disk 3-3 Connect the SC101 to Your Network 3-5 Next...
..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-3 How to Print this Manual 1-4 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Storage Central SC101 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-1 System Requirements 2-2 What's In the Box? ...2-2 Front Description ...2-3 Back Description ...2-4 Chapter 3 Installation and Basic Configuration Installation Overview ...3-1 First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 3-2 Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to "Cable Select 3-2 Install the Hard Disk 3-3 Connect the SC101 to Your Network 3-5 Next...
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... 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 Specifications...
... 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 Specifications...
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... software installed can be upgraded easily. • LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity are presented in your network that assures fast and easy setup for installation are easily identified. 2-1 v1.0, September 2005 This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. This manual describes in your storage area network. Minimal prerequisites for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage...
... software installed can be upgraded easily. • LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity are presented in your network that assures fast and easy setup for installation are easily identified. 2-1 v1.0, September 2005 This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. This manual describes in your storage area network. Minimal prerequisites for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage...
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... need to the Support Information Card 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 - What's In the Box? A PDF copy of customer support in your area...
... need to the Support Information Card 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 - What's In the Box? A PDF copy of customer support in your area...
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... must have an IDE hard disk, an Ethernet network with an available port, DHCP must be running in the network, and you through these three steps: 1. Chapter 3 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install your Storage Central SC101 and set up basic connectivity on your network. 2. Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software. 3. These instructions will use the SC101...
... must have an IDE hard disk, an Ethernet network with an available port, DHCP must be running in the network, and you through these three steps: 1. Chapter 3 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install your Storage Central SC101 and set up basic connectivity on your network. 2. Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software. 3. These instructions will use the SC101...
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... which setting is the default setting. Verify that the hard disk drive is "cable select." Be sure to consult the documentation provided by the hard disk manufacturer or look on the hard disk to install a second hard disk. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit. First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 The instructions below explain how to set to online resources. The CD contains driver software, a setup wizard, and links to "cable select." 1. The disk...
... which setting is the default setting. Verify that the hard disk drive is "cable select." Be sure to consult the documentation provided by the hard disk manufacturer or look on the hard disk to install a second hard disk. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit. First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 The instructions below explain how to set to online resources. The CD contains driver software, a setup wizard, and links to "cable select." 1. The disk...
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.... b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 3. Align the key of the hard disk data cable with the unit. a. Using a screwdriver or coin to hold the spring loaded cover lock open, attach the cover, then release the lock. Align the cover with the slot on the data cable socket and insert the cable. b. Figure 3-7 3-4 v1.0, September 2005 Power Cable Data Cable Key Data Cable Figure...
.... b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 3. Align the key of the hard disk data cable with the unit. a. Using a screwdriver or coin to hold the spring loaded cover lock open, attach the cover, then release the lock. Align the cover with the slot on the data cable socket and insert the cable. b. Figure 3-7 3-4 v1.0, September 2005 Power Cable Data Cable Key Data Cable Figure...
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... 2005 Choose the setup type that you want, Complete (recommended) or Custom. If Windows logo certification warnings appear, click Continue Anyhow to complete the installation of several software driver components. Reference Manual for Updates and proceed according to see "Understanding the Product Update Features" on your network. Follow the prompts to proceed. 4. Click Check for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101...
... 2005 Choose the setup type that you want, Complete (recommended) or Custom. If Windows logo certification warnings appear, click Continue Anyhow to complete the installation of several software driver components. Reference Manual for Updates and proceed according to see "Understanding the Product Update Features" on your network. Follow the prompts to proceed. 4. Click Check for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101...
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... when a hard disk fails or from other problems like tax records, or files that will access the Storage Central unit. • Two options for backing up your data are: - Backing up important files such as operating system files, important data files like virus attacks or accidental deletion. Windows can also back up critical data to the drive can be installed in real...
... when a hard disk fails or from other problems like tax records, or files that will access the Storage Central unit. • Two options for backing up your data are: - Backing up important files such as operating system files, important data files like virus attacks or accidental deletion. Windows can also back up critical data to the drive can be installed in real...
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... Wizard Setup Mode Step-by -step instructions on a PC detaches the drive but does not delete it from the disk. See Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration for step-by -step screens help you can choose to use the wizards to configure your SC101. All of the above plus: • Change the Storage Central admin password • Upload new firmware to a drive partition...
... Wizard Setup Mode Step-by -step instructions on a PC detaches the drive but does not delete it from the disk. See Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration for step-by -step screens help you can choose to use the wizards to configure your SC101. All of the above plus: • Change the Storage Central admin password • Upload new firmware to a drive partition...
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... to create a new drive, manage existing drives, or to the right. 2. The Wizard Option screen opens. Select Wizard Setup and click Next. 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. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 You can use the Wizard Setup mode, follow the instructions below. 1. Click the...
... to create a new drive, manage existing drives, or to the right. 2. The Wizard Option screen opens. Select Wizard Setup and click Next. 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. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 You can use the Wizard Setup mode, follow the instructions below. 1. Click the...
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... available drives, and attach a drive if one of the hard disks installed in the SC101 Configuration Utility. • Manage Broken Drive: If there is a problem while a drive is being created, such as losing the network connection, then the drive can use Advanced Configuration to set up your Storage Central SC101. Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration There are required to access sensitive areas of the SC101 Configuration Utility. • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the firmware...
... available drives, and attach a drive if one of the hard disks installed in the SC101 Configuration Utility. • Manage Broken Drive: If there is a problem while a drive is being created, such as losing the network connection, then the drive can use Advanced Configuration to set up your Storage Central SC101. Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration There are required to access sensitive areas of the SC101 Configuration Utility. • Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the firmware...
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Select the drive that you want to the right appears. 2. This screen includes the following buttons: • Modify Drive • Detach Drive • Delete Drive • Create Drive Figure 6-6 6-4 v1.0, September 2005 Figure 6-5 The screen shown to work with and follow the instructions below. 1. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Create/Manage drives. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Creating or Managing Drives To create or modify drives, follow the onscreen instructions and prompts.
Select the drive that you want to the right appears. 2. This screen includes the following buttons: • Modify Drive • Detach Drive • Delete Drive • Create Drive Figure 6-6 6-4 v1.0, September 2005 Figure 6-5 The screen shown to work with and follow the instructions below. 1. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Create/Manage drives. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Creating or Managing Drives To create or modify drives, follow the onscreen instructions and prompts.
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... admin password. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Upgrade Firmware. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 View/Attach Available Drive Use the Attach Available Drive feature in the following situations: • A shared drive is created on the SC101 then it will increase the time needed for the reboot to reset the SC101. Firmware Upgrade You can use the Firmware Upgrade feature to install firmware...
... admin password. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Upgrade Firmware. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 View/Attach Available Drive Use the Attach Available Drive feature in the following situations: • A shared drive is created on the SC101 then it will increase the time needed for the reboot to reset the SC101. Firmware Upgrade You can use the Firmware Upgrade feature to install firmware...
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... power? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Common Problems and Solutions The table below lists common problems, and recommended actions. I cannot remember the SC101's administration password. See "Installation and Basic Configuration" on page 7-6. 2. Reboot the PC. 2. Problem Action The SC101 is not working. "Add letter drive failed" message appears when creating a drive. Drive used to get a drive letter, and it doesn't show up in Windows...
... power? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Common Problems and Solutions The table below lists common problems, and recommended actions. I cannot remember the SC101's administration password. See "Installation and Basic Configuration" on page 7-6. 2. Reboot the PC. 2. Problem Action The SC101 is not working. "Add letter drive failed" message appears when creating a drive. Drive used to get a drive letter, and it doesn't show up in Windows...
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... Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 What does the Reset button on the back panel do that). I installed two Hitachi hard disks into the SC101. • ATA5 or older IDE hard disks are not supported (If you plug in case your PC. The SC101 shows the message "No Storage Central device was found". Disable the firewall, or configure the firewall to default "password...
... Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 What does the Reset button on the back panel do that). I installed two Hitachi hard disks into the SC101. • ATA5 or older IDE hard disks are not supported (If you plug in case your PC. The SC101 shows the message "No Storage Central device was found". Disable the firewall, or configure the firewall to default "password...
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... those drives in the Advanced Configuration mode, if you move the mouse over to the disk entry, a tool tip box will reset the administrator password back to reboot SC101 and the router too) and it too. The green power LED of the SC101 will be back. What can do I know whether my hard disk is named by the IP address...
... those drives in the Advanced Configuration mode, if you move the mouse over to the disk entry, a tool tip box will reset the administrator password back to reboot SC101 and the router too) and it too. The green power LED of the SC101 will be back. What can do I know whether my hard disk is named by the IP address...
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... session won't need authentication again until you can use the "Attach drive" function in other PCs, you should delete to remove mirroring 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 doesn't automatically show two times...
... session won't need authentication again until you can use the "Attach drive" function in other PCs, you should delete to remove mirroring 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 doesn't automatically show two times...
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... SC101 support page on each hard disk. The Storage Central Status screen shows more drives than the Manage Drive screen. Each time you add capacity (i.e., span) to a drive, a new drive is the only way for the reboot the complete. Restoring the Default Configuration This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings to delete the incomplete drive and try again. The drive creation process failed...
... SC101 support page on each hard disk. The Storage Central Status screen shows more drives than the Manage Drive screen. Each time you add capacity (i.e., span) to a drive, a new drive is the only way for the reboot the complete. Restoring the Default Configuration This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings to delete the incomplete drive and try again. The drive creation process failed...