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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10104-01 September 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10104-01 September 2005
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...cause undesired operation. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you want to contact technical support by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and installation of your proof of improving ...(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Storage Central SC101 Tested to Comply with the NETGEAR product, regardless of the cause of NETGEAR, INC. To register your country. could void the user's authority to change without notice.
...cause undesired operation. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you want to contact technical support by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and installation of your proof of improving ...(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Storage Central SC101 Tested to Comply with the NETGEAR product, regardless of the cause of NETGEAR, INC. To register your country. could void the user's authority to change without notice.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: SC101 September 2005 storage area network Storage Central SC101 Home English 202-10104-01 iii v1.0, September 2005 These limits are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: SC101 September 2005 storage area network Storage Central SC101 Home English 202-10104-01 iii v1.0, September 2005 These limits are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, 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 ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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This manual is written for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Danger: This is a safety warning. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date Storage Central SC101 September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to these specifications: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/SC101.asp. 1-2 v1.0, September 2005 Reference Manual for the Storage Central according to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Danger: This is a safety warning. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date Storage Central SC101 September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to these specifications: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/SC101.asp. 1-2 v1.0, September 2005 Reference Manual for the Storage Central according to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death.
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that...
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... the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to a major topic. The PDF...
... the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to a major topic. The PDF...
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.... • DHCP Client: The SC101 can use the disks in detail how to multiple networked computers through the router. This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. About the Storage Central SC101 This manual describes the installation and use of the SC101 for Standards The following standards and conventions are easily identified. 2-1 v1.0, September 2005...
.... • DHCP Client: The SC101 can use the disks in detail how to multiple networked computers through the router. This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. About the Storage Central SC101 This manual describes the installation and use of the SC101 for Standards The following standards and conventions are easily identified. 2-1 v1.0, September 2005...
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...you 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 Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced setup configuration options - A PDF copy of...customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to return it for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 System Requirements Before installing the SC101, make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ...
...you 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 Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced setup configuration options - A PDF copy of...customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to return it for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 System Requirements Before installing the SC101, make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ...
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... Activity Indicators No activity or turned off. Disk activity. The pattern continues until the disk recovers from the error. Front Description Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 The Storage Central SC101 front functions are described below.
... Activity Indicators No activity or turned off. Disk activity. The pattern continues until the disk recovers from the error. Front Description Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 The Storage Central SC101 front functions are described below.
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... or no Ethernet link detected. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 ITEM Ethernet Status Light (Yellow) Off On Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator No power or no activity Powered on but no data traffic Data traffic Back Description The Storage Central SC101 front and rear hardware functions are described on the...
... or no Ethernet link detected. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 ITEM Ethernet Status Light (Yellow) Off On Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator No power or no activity Powered on but no data traffic Data traffic Back Description The Storage Central SC101 front and rear hardware functions are described on the...
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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 and held for eight or more seconds, it reboots the SC101 - Pushed once, it restores the password for the NETGEAR Storage Central 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 and held for eight or more seconds, it reboots the SC101 - Pushed once, it restores the password for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 - Reference Manual for administrator to an Ethernet LAN. 2-5 v1.0, September 2005
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 2-6 v1.0, September 2005
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 2-6 v1.0, September 2005
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...). 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. First, Install a hard disk, and connect the Storage Central SC101 to access the SC101. 3-1 v1.0, September 2005 Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software. 3. When you finish the installation, your network will resemble...
...). 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. First, Install a hard disk, and connect the Storage Central SC101 to access the SC101. 3-1 v1.0, September 2005 Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software. 3. When you finish the installation, your network will resemble...
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... setting for the "cable select" option, marked "CS" on its feet, and be knocked over easily. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Unpack the unit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and the NETGEAR CD. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit. Avoid putting the unit in a location where it . Do not place items on...
... setting for the "cable select" option, marked "CS" on its feet, and be knocked over easily. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Unpack the unit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and the NETGEAR CD. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit. Avoid putting the unit in a location where it . Do not place items on...
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... SC101 before adding or removing the disks. b. Slide the hard disk into you SC101. 1. Remove the cover. a. a. Install the Hard Disk Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Warning: Be sure to install an IDE hard disk drive into either slot. Figure 3-4 D-shaped power socket v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-5 3-3 Insert the hard...
... SC101 before adding or removing the disks. b. Slide the hard disk into you SC101. 1. Remove the cover. a. a. Install the Hard Disk Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Warning: Be sure to install an IDE hard disk drive into either slot. Figure 3-4 D-shaped power socket v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-5 3-3 Insert the hard...
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... release the lock. Power Cable Data Cable Key Data Cable Figure 3-6 a. Align the cover with the unit. a. Figure 3-7 3-4 v1.0, September 2005 b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 3. Connect the hard disk cables.
... release the lock. Power Cable Data Cable Key Data Cable Figure 3-6 a. Align the cover with the unit. a. Figure 3-7 3-4 v1.0, September 2005 b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 3. Connect the hard disk cables.
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...back of the SC101. View the front panel to the same network as the Storage Central unit during the software installation. Insert the NETGEAR CD into your network and to the SC101. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Connect the SC101 to install this software on each PC that the yellow ... connected to verify that the green power light is on . You can be connected to the network wirelessly. • You will access the Storage Central 1. Be sure your PC can connect the PC via Ethernet, or if you have a wireless network, your network is running. Plug in the...
...back of the SC101. View the front panel to the same network as the Storage Central unit during the software installation. Insert the NETGEAR CD into your network and to the SC101. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 Connect the SC101 to install this software on each PC that the yellow ... connected to verify that the green power light is on . You can be connected to the network wirelessly. • You will access the Storage Central 1. Be sure your PC can connect the PC via Ethernet, or if you have a wireless network, your network is running. Plug in the...
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Figure 3-9 3. If Windows logo certification warnings appear, click Continue Anyhow to complete the installation of several software driver components. You will see the Storage Central Manager software icon on page 4-5. Click Install Software. Follow the prompts to proceed. 4. Choose the setup type that you want, Complete (recommended) or Custom. For ... 3-10 3-6 v1.0, September 2005 Reference Manual for Updates and proceed according to see "Understanding the Product Update Features" on your network. Click Check for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 2.
Figure 3-9 3. If Windows logo certification warnings appear, click Continue Anyhow to complete the installation of several software driver components. You will see the Storage Central Manager software icon on page 4-5. Click Install Software. Follow the prompts to proceed. 4. Choose the setup type that you want, Complete (recommended) or Custom. For ... 3-10 3-6 v1.0, September 2005 Reference Manual for Updates and proceed according to see "Understanding the Product Update Features" on your network. Click Check for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101 2.