Setup guide

Chapter 2 Installing Nearchive Hardware
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Connecting a Nearchive Base Server to an
In-House Network
You must connect the Nearchive Base Server and Storage System to your in-house Ethernet
local area network (LAN). A connection to an in-house LAN is required to allow access by
Ethernet clients to a Nearchive Base Server and Storage System and to communicate drive
failures using e-mail notification. Avid does not install, configure, or troubleshoot in-house
LANs. If you are having trouble with your LAN, consult your Information Services
department or your network vendor.
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When you are connecting the Nearchive Base Server to an in-house network, use only
Category 5e or 6 Ethernet cable. Using other cable types can cause Nearchive Base
Server performance problems.
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Connect the Nearchive Base Server to an in-house network using an Ethernet switch.
Use the built-in Gigabit Ethernet adapter on the back of your Nearchive Base Server or
the optional optical Gigabit Ethernet adapter to connect to the Ethernet switch.
Configuring the Nearchive Base Server Using
Windows 2000 Setup
The first time you boot your Nearchive Base Server, it runs the Windows 2000 Setup utility
to set several Windows operating system parameters. You’ll need to have the Windows
software kit available when you run the utility. It contains the Windows license number you
need to type in as part of the configuration.
To set up the Windows operating system:
1. The Windows 2000 Setup utility starts, and the Windows 2000 Server Setup dialog box
opens, showing the License Agreement screen.
2. Select “I accept the agreement” to accept the license.
3. Click Next. The Regional Settings screen appears.
t If you are outside the United States, customize the system and locale settings and
the keyboard for your location.
t If you are in the United States, continue.
4. Click Next. The Personalize Your Software screen appears.
5. Type the system administrator’s name in the Name text box.
6. Type the company name in the Organization text box.