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MaxNAS Quick Install Guide
The MaxNAS is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI target and
hosting, USB direct attachment, as well as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk http-based connectivity through
multiple volume and RAID configurations. To facilitate a fast start, the MaxNAS is preconfigured with
a single RAID 5 volume with a single public sharepoint. The following quick installation instructions
on accessing and mounting the MaxNAS as it is configured from the factory; should you require
different configuration, would like to enable iSCSI volumes or USB target volumes please refer to the
manual to reconfigure the unit.
STOP! Before proceeding, please have the following ready:
• A computer with a web browser available and connected to your network
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• An available network jack on your hub or switch
1. Inspect Your MaxNAS.
Please unpack your MaxNAS in a static free environment, carefully making
sure not to damage or discard any of the packing material. Please verify that
all contents are present. If the RAID subsystem appears damaged, or if any
items of the contents listed are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or distributor immediately.
2. Connect Your MaxNAS
Place on a flat and stable surface capable of supporting at least 25lbs, and
close enough to the available network jack to reach with an ethernet cable.
Package Contents:
1 MaxNAS unit
5 Disk Drive Modules
1 Set of drive locking keys
1 MaxNAS CD
1 Quick Install Guide
1 power cord
2 Cat5e Gigabit Ethernet cable
1 USB cable
Step 1- Insert
Canisters
Step 1. Remove the disk canisters from the packing material and carefully insert into the MaxNAS.
Step 2. Secure each canister into position and push the latch until it snaps into place.
Step 3. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel. Plug the
other end of the cord into a power socket. Make sure the power switch is in the on position (“-”)
Step 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to LAN1 (DHCP environment) or LAN2 (static
IP) port on the back panel.
Step 5. Press the power button on the front panel. The
MaxNAS will boot. The Power indicator light should
glow blue, and the LAN LED corresponding to the connected interface will glow or blink green. All the HDD
Power LEDs on each HDD tray should glow blue.
Step 2- Secure
Canister Latches
Step 3- Connect
Power and turn on
Switch
Step 4- Connect
Network Cable
ATTENTION: If Any LED glows
red and the system emits a
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continuous beeping sound, then
the system is reporting fault. Refer to
your user guide for further information.
Step 5- Press Power
Key
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3. Connect to the Share
You will be able to see “MaxNAS” under the workgroup “Workgroup” in your Network Neighborhood
(Windows) or “Network” (MacOS X)
Maxnas
4. Accessing System Administration
The MaxNAS comes pre-configured with the LAN1 Ethernet port set to DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) and the LAN2 Ethernet port set to a static IP address 192.168.2.100.
The current IP addresses are displayed on the LCD panel, and the default WINS (Windows
Internet Naming Service) for the MaxNAS is “MaxNAS”. Included with your MaxNAS is a
discovery wizard for Mac and PC, which allows click-and-select simplicity; simply install
the wizard software, launch it, and the wizard discovers your
MaxNAS for administration. When the wizard is launched,
it will briefly display a welcome window followed by the
main application Interface (Illustrated right) at the Device
Discovery Stage. All discovered MicroNet MaxNAS devices
will appear in the main discovery window. To administer
a MaxNAS, select the unit desired in the device discovery
window click
interface. If the MaxNAS is outside your subnet mask
and unreachable, click
assignment.
Start Browser
to launch the web administration
Next
to change the IP address
5. Logging In
The default User ID and password on the MaxNAS are
UserID: admin
Password: admin
Enter userID and password, and click
now ready to administer and customize your MaxNAS.
10-30-2008 Rev 3.0. Copyright © 1999, 2008 MicroNet Technology. All rights reserved.
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