LaCie 5big Backup Server manual

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    5big Backup Server DESIGN BY NEIL POUL T ON Quick Start Guide Backup Appliance Gigabit Ethernet[...]

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    2 Box Content Y our L aCie 5big Backup Server package contains the items listed below: 1. LaCie 5big Backup Server 2. Cat 5E Ethernet cable 3. P ower supply 4. Connector Agent and Utilities Disk (applications and documentation) 5. PC Recovery CD 5. Server Recovery DVD (P reserve Data or Factory Settings) 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Drive lock tool 8. P[...]

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    3 NOTES: (1) Find a suitable place to put your 5big Backup Server before running the Connector CD . The location you choose must have a wired network connection readily available for the 5big Backup Server . (2) The 5big Backup Server ’s performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity , hardware, distance, and setup. (3) F[...]

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    4 Rear View – (F ig. 02) 2. Ethernet port 3. Stereo audio out 4. USB 2.0 expansion ports (4) 5. eSA T A expansion port 6. System recovery button* 7. P ower input connection 8. Drive tray lock 9. Drive tray handle 10. Drive LED *Use the system recovery button to boot the 5big Backup Server in recovery mode. See the Configuration Guide for more in[...]

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    5 Setting Up Y our LaCie 5big Backup Server Y ou will find more detailed instructions on installing and setting up your 5big Backup Server in the included Configuration Guide. LaCie highly recommends reading the Configuration Guide before attaching the 5big Backup Server to your network. NOTE: Use the 5big Backup Server in a small network enviro[...]

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    6 Connecting the Ethernet Cable The 5big Backup Server is accessible when attached to your network (Fig . 06) . The 5big Backup Server must receive its IP address from a DHCP server . 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie 5big Backup Server*. 2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethe[...]

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    7 Install the 5big Backup Server Connector CD (Windows Only) The 5big Backup Server Connector software does the following: • Connects your workstations to the 5big Backup Server . • Automatically backs up your Windows workstations nightly . • Monitors the health of connected workstations. • Enables you to congure and remotely administer [...]

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