5big Backup Server DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Backup Appliance Gigabit Ethernet Quick Start Guide
Box Content Your LaCie 5big Backup Server package contains the items listed below: 1. LaCie 5big Backup Server 2. Cat 5E Ethernet cable 3. Power supply 4. Connector Agent and Utilities Disk (applications and documentation) 5. PC Recovery CD 5. Server Recovery DVD (Preserve Data or Factory Settings) 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Drive lock tool 8. Packet of drive tray screws (Single disk version only. Please keep unused drive tray screws in a safe location for future use.
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) For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
Rear View – (Fig. 02) 2. Ethernet port DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON 10 3. Stereo audio out 4. USB 2.0 expansion ports (4) 9 5. eSATA expansion port 8 6. System recovery button* 7. Power input connection LAN 1 8. Drive tray lock 9. Drive tray handle 10. Drive LED AUDIO OUT USB USB USB POWER 2 7 eSATA 6 3 4 4 5 Fig. 02 *Use the system recovery button to boot the 5big Backup Server in recovery mode. See the Configuration Guide for more information.
Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server You 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. 5big Backup Server (via Ethernet) PC Laptop (via Wi-Fi) Desktop PC (via Ethernet) Router Mac Laptop (via Wi-Fi) Mac (via Ethernet) Fig.
Connecting the Power Supply to the 5big Backup Server The power supply kit is composed of two cables: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie 5big Backup Server; and the other cable (B) connects to a power source, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector (Fig. 05). DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON B 1. Connect Cable A to the 5big Backup Server. LAN 1 AUDIO OUT USB USB 2. Connect Cable B to the power supply brick (C). USB POWER eSATA 3. Connect Cable B to a surge protector or wall outlet. C 4.
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 configure and remotely administer the 5big Backup Server from any connected workstation. 1. Follow the instructions in Connecting the Power Supply to the 5big Backup Server and Connecting the Ethernet Cable.
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