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Storage Central SC101T

Installation Overview
EstimatedCompletionTime: 30minutes.
After youpreparefor installation, theseinstructionswill guideyouthroughthesethree
steps:
1. Install aharddisk, andconnect theStorageCentral SC101T to your network.
2. Install theStorageCentral SC101T software.
3. AllocateSC101T disk spacefor eachPC that will usetheSC101T.
Whenyoufinishtheinstallation, your network will resemblethisillustration.
Preparing for Installation
Youmust haveanSATA harddisk, anEthernet network withanavailableport, DHCP
must berunninginthenetwork, andyouneedto haveeither WindowsXP (SP2) or
Windows2000(SP4) PCsto accesstheSC101T.
Unpack theunit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, andtheNETGEAR CD. TheCD
containsdriver software, asetupwizard, andlinksto onlineresources. Familiarize
yourself withtheStorageCentral SC101T unit. Theback panel of theSC101T has
informationabout theportsandthestatuslightslocatedonthefront panel.
Whenyouset uptheunit, standit onitsfeet, andbesureit hasampleventilation.
Avoidputtingtheunit inalocationwhereit couldbeknockedover easily. Do not
placeitemsontopof it.

Install a Disk and Connect the SC101T
Warning: BesuretheSC101T power cordis
unpluggedbeforeaddingor removingthedisks.
Failureto observethisprecautioncouldrender your
disksuseless.
Theinstructionsbelow explainhow to set upasingle
disk. Repeat thesestepsto install aseconddisk.
1. Removethefront cover.
2. Insert aharddisk.
Positionthedisk withthebottom
facingin.
Slidethedisk into either slot.
Replacethefront cover
3. Connect theSC101T to your network.
Connect theprovidedEthernet cableto your network
andto theback of theSC101T. Besureyour network
isrunning. DHCP must beavailableinthenetwork.
DHCP isusually enabledonhomenetworksby
default.
4. TurnontheSC101T
Pluginthepower adapter to apower source
andconnect theother endto theSC101T. Turn
theunit on. View thefront panel to verify that
thegreenpower light isonandthat thegreen
network light ison.
D-shaped
power socket
Install the SC101T Software
Note: Thissoftwaremust beinstalledoneachPC that will accessthe
StorageCentral Node.
1. Insert theNETGEAR CD into your PC. If thisscreendoesnot
appear, runAutorun.exeontheCD. Click Install Software.
2. Click Check for Updates andproceedaccordingto theprompts. Thesoftwarechecks
to seeif theSC101T isonyour network. Youcaninstall thesoftwareevenif theunit
isnot yet onyour network. If Windowslogo certificationwarningsappear, click
Continue to proceed.
3. Follow theNew HardwareFoundpromptsto
completetheinstallationof several softwaredriver
components. Youwill seetheStorageCentral
Manager utility icononyour desktop.
4. RuntheStorageCentral Manager, whichcan
check for updates. Click Next to proceed, and.
follow thepromptsto check for andinstall
additional product updates.
After theadditional product updatesprocess
completes, youwill seetheStorageCentral
Manager configurationmodeselectionscreen.
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Allocate Storage
Note: If youenablesharing, eachcomputer onthenetwork that will sharethedrivemust
havetheSC101T softwareinstalled.
1. UsetheStorageCentral Manager Wizard Setup option. Click Next to proceed.
2. Follow theon-screenpromptsto allocatestoragefor thisPC, settingthesize, name,
password, andsharingoptions.
Whenthewizardiscomplete, thisPC will now haveanew driveavailablethat you
will seeintheWindowsExplorer withthedriveletter Windowsassigned.
3. Verify that youcancopy filesto andfromyounew SC101T drive.
4. Repeat thesestepsfor eachPC that will usetheSC101T drives.
Refer to themanual for instructionsonhow to useadvancedfeaturessuchas
mirroring.
Note: TheSC101T formatsharddisksdifferently thanaPC does. Do not swapharddisks
betweenaSC101T andaPC: thedatawill beunreadable.
Troubleshooting Tips
Herearesometipsfor correctingsimpleproblemsyoumay have.
Always restart your network in this sequence:
1. Turnoff and unplugthemodem, turnoff therouter, shut off theSC101T, andshut
downthecomputers.
2. Pluginandturnonthecableor DSL modem. Wait about 2minutes.
3. Turnontherouter. Wait about 1minute.
4. TurnontheSC101T.
5. Turnonthecomputers.
Check the status lights to verify correct operation.
Whenpoweredon, theSC101T power light will beon. Whenconnectedto anoperational
Ethernet network, theEthernet statuslight will belit. Thelabel ontheSC101T back panel
identifiesthesestatuslights.
Technical Support
Thank youfor selectingNETGEAR products. After completingtheSmart Wizard
configurationassistant, locatetheserial number onthebottomlabel of your product and
useit to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Hard Drive Not Included
A harddriveisnot includedwiththisNETGEAR product. Youaresolely responsiblefor
theselection, purchaseandinstallationof your ownharddrive. By usingthisNETGEAR
product, youunderstandandagreethat (i) NETGEAR isnot warrantingyour harddriveor
itscontents; and(ii) NETGEAR isnot responsibleunder any circumstancesfor any
damageto or lossof contentsthat resultsfromthemisuseof any harddrivewiththe
NETGEAR product, regardlessof thecauseof suchdamageor loss.
Youcanregister your product onthewebsiteor over thephone. Thephonenumbersfor
worldwideregional customer support centersareontheWarranty andSupport
Informationcardthat camewithyour product.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updatesandWebsupport.