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1. 3 Network Storage M Status DRAID Virtualization Volumes Options Access 3 Shares Admin 3 Quick Setup Help STEP 7 Click Unmount Port Model Size Health Status Action SATA1 HDT722525DLA380 23288GB PASSED Online SATA2 WDC WD7S500AYYS 0 69863GB PASSED Online voll RAIDA 100 00GB 62400KB 99 95 GB 0 vol2 RAIDA 100 00GB 63200KB 99 95GB 0 es USBFLASH 1 486 04MB 57 96MB 42807MB 12 This page will automatically refresh every 5 minutes mounted state means that you risk causing file NOTE Removing the USB flash device ina or filesystem corruption STEP 8 When the AUX 1 LED on the front of the chassis is off you can safely remove the unmounted USB flash device from the AUX 1 port NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 16 Instructing your End Users Logging into a Share End users using a Windows UNIX Linux or Mac computer can easily access NSS storage Once the end user logs into the NSS using their username and password the shares to which the end user has read or read write privileges appear The NSS supports three file sharing protocols CIFS NFS and FTP The steps to access the NSS storage depend on which file sharing protocol the end user chooses to use CIFS NFS or FTP as well as the end user s operating system Windows Users Accessing the NSS Storage using CIFS SMB Windows users who have a user profile set up can access any shares to which they have privileges on the
2. 9 10 13 14 17 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Contents Appendix A LEDs amp Buttons Power LED Button Front Panel System LED Front Panel Reset Button Front Panel LAN LED Front Panel Hard Disk Drive LEDs Front Panel USB LED Front Panel UPS LED Back Panel Appendix B Environmental Specifications Appendix C Additional Information Appendix D Contacts Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Warranty End User License Agreement EULA 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 29 29 30 NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Introduction Benefits Thank you for choosing the Cisco Business Series Network Storage System NSS Administering a network can be a difficult job Finding low cost ways to simplify your data management tasks means that you have more resources to dedicate elsewhere The NSS is a Network Attached Storage NAS unit that appears as a native file server for the various clients within your network including Windows Apple Macintosh UNIX and Linux platforms The biggest benefit to your users is that they can now access data that might be stored across different physical platforms as simply as if it were on their own computers The NSS provides a single repository that is completely dedicated to storage ensuring the integrity reliability and accessibility of your data for a relatively low cost The NSS lets you install up to t
3. NFS share by typing mount t nfs o nfsvers 3 lt IP address hostname gt lt mount point path on NSS gt lt mount point path on client gt The mount point path on the NSS appears in the Shares page Log out of the root account Log into the user account on the client system NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 19 Instructing your End Users 4 UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through FTP You should now have access to the share via the mount point directory on your client You have the privileges to the share as are defined for the NSS UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through FTP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 UNIX and Linux users who have a user profile set up can access any shares to which they have privileges on the NSS storage using NFS or FTP Note that when using FTP to access the NSS storage users cannot rename folders This is due to FTP standards any FTP servers that allow renaming of folders deviate from these standards shares on the NSS using FTP the NSS network filters must be set up to allow FTP access The individual share must be also be set up to allow FTP access NOTE Before your end users can access the To access the NSS storage using FTP Open your FTP client application Enter the NSS hostname IP address Enter any other required settings If using FTPS ensure that the client is set to use Explicit FTPS For more help using the FTP client refer to the FTP client
4. NSS storage using CIFS SMB To access the NSS storage using CIFS SMB STEP 1 There are a variety of ways to access the NSS From the My Computer window type lt hostname gt or lt IP address gt in the Address bar Where the lt hostname gt refers to your NSS hostname and lt IP address gt refers to your NSS IP address For example WNASO 123456789ab or 192 168 1 2 Browse for the NSS from the My Network Places window Map the NSS to a network drive The Login window appears NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Instructing your End Users 4 Windows Users Accessing the NSS Storage through FTP STEP 2 If your user profile is set up locally that is through the NSS configuration interface and the NSS is joined to a Windows domain in the User name field enter the following lt NSS hostname gt lt username gt The hostname is not required if your user profile is set up through the domain or for local users when the NSS is not joined to a domain Just enter the username and then your password STEP 3 Click OK The Windows Explorer window opens with a directory listing of the available shares STEP 4 Depending on your privileges to the share you can begin using the NSS storage Windows Users Accessing the NSS Storage through FTP Windows users who have a user profile set up can access any shares to which they have privileges on the NSS storage using CIFS SMB or FTP Note that when using FT
5. where x and y can be any number between 1 and 254 For example 169 254 1 2 Subnet Mast Netmask 255 255 0 0 After you configure your computer you can log into the NSS configuration interface You can configure the NSS network IP settings as required Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface To log into the configuration interface STEP 1_ If you are logging into the NSS for the first time write down the MAC address located on the sticker attached to the bottom of the chassis You need the MAC address as this is part of the default hostname Otherwise skip this step STEP 2 There are a variety of ways to display the NSS Login window Open the Web browser on your computer In the Address field enter http NAS lt MAC address For example http NASOO 18F804E44C effect bringing ideas tog ther Find the NSS through UPnP or Bonjour if installed NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 10 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface You can find the NSS devices by using the Cisco NSS Discovery Tool Download this tool from the www cisco com go smallbiz website and install it on your PC Or If you received a CD along with the NSS2000 product insert the CD into your PC to automatically install and run the tool The splash screen appears aleile Small Business CISCO Network Storage Sy Welcome Thank for choosing Cis
6. with activity Blinking Green The disk drive is configured and a RAID array is currently rebuilding to the disk drive Off The disk drive is not configured not part of a RAID or JBOD array and not exported The various states of the Error LED indicate that the disk drive is in an error condition Solid Red The disk drive is in a failed state Blinking Red The disk drive is predicated to fail via S M A R T We recommend that you replace the disk drive to avoid the loss of data Off The drive is OK USB LED Front Panel The USB LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the USB flash drive Solid Green The USB flash drive is connected and is not safe to remove Blinking Green The USB flash drive is connected and is being mounted or unmounted Off There is either no USB flash drive connected to the NSS or if connected the USB hard flash drive is safe to remove NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 26 LEDs amp Buttons A UPS LED Back Panel UPS LED Back Panel The UPS LEDs on the back panel indicate the status of the UPS function Off There is either no UPS attached to the NSS or the UPS function has been disabled in the System Power page in the configuration interface On A UPS is attached to the NSS and the UPS function is enabled in the System Power page in the configuration interface NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 27 Environmental Specifications Device 11 4
7. 2 x 9 17 x 3 23 290 x 233 x 82 mm Dimensions Unit Weight 6 61 Ib 3 kg Power 60W 12V external AC power Certification FCC Class B Operating 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Temp Storage Temp 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Operating 10 to 90 Relative non condensing Humidity Storage 10 to 95 Relative non condensing Humidity NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 28 i i Additional Information Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for this product is available on Cisco com at the following location www cisco com go smallbiz Warranty Warranty information that applies to this product is available on Cisco com at the following location www cisco com go smallbiz End User License Agreement EULA Licensing information that applies to this product is available on Cisco com at the following location www cisco com go smallbiz NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 29 Contacts Support contact information for this product is available on Cisco com at the following location www cisco com go smallbiz NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 30
8. P to access the NSS storage users cannot rename folders shares on the NSS using FTP the NSS must have FTP access enabled and the individual share must be set up to allow FTP access NOTE Before your end users can access the NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 18 Instructing your End Users 4 UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through NFS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 To access the NSS storage using FTP From your FTP client application connect to the NSS Enter the IP address or hostname of the NSS For more information about using your FTP client application refer to its documentation Enter your username and password when prompted by your FTP client When your FTP client has logged in a list of accessible shares appears as individual directories Depending on your privileges to the share you can begin using the NSS storage UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through NFS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 UNIX and Linux users can access shares on the NSS via NFS Due to the way that the NSS implements NFS file access privileges only NFSv3 is supported In order for NFS access privileges to work correctly you must have the NSS joined to an NIS domain NOTE You must have root privileges to your VX client system to create an NFS mount Log into the client system as root Create a mount point directory for the mount if you do not already have one e g mkdir mnt nas_share Mount the
9. R STEP 3 Enter the administrator login information When you first log into the configuration interface or if you reset the factory defaults both the username and password are set to admin STEP 4 Click OK The NSS configuration interface appears The configuration wizard automatically begins NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 12 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 3 Use the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS STEP 5 Itisagood idea to do a quick check of the information on the System Status page to ensure that your hardware installation was successful and that this system is not reporting any errors For example the Ethernet link is up and in good condition the right number of disk drives installed appear and so on For a detailed description of the information on the System Status page click the Help button in the upper right corner stfnstfa Small Business m CISCO NSS2000 2 Bay Gia ok Storage System System Alerts 2008 09 15 13 05 37 RAIDA created 2008 09 15 12 57 50 RAIDA created 2008 09 15 12 57 11 Invalid home directory for user1 2008 09 12 11 16 51 RAIDA created Drives Link up Sane sce RAID Arrays VLANs 1 Help Volumes Link IP 192 168 3 89 Total Configured Capacity 200 00 GB Percent Used 0 Shares 3 Last Backup never Connected Users 0 FTP enabled NFS enabled UPS Online Serial Number Firmware 1 13 28 Fri 12 Sep 2008 Version 13 30 43 0000 Uptime 1 hours 16 mins 8 sec
10. Started Guide 21 Instructing your End Users 4 Mac Users Accessing Storage through FTP Mac Users Accessing Storage through FTP STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Mac users who have a user profile can access any shares to which they have privileges on the NSS storage using FTP Note that when using FTP to access the NSS storage users cannot rename folders This is due to FTP standards any FTP servers that allow renaming of folders deviate from these standards shares on the NSS using FTP the NSS must have FTP access enabled and the individual share must be set up to allow FTP access NOTE Before your end users can access the To access the NSS storage using FTP Open your FTP client application Click Connect From your FTP client application connect to the NSS Enter the IP address or hostname of the NSS For more information about using your FTP client application refer to its documentation Enter your username and password when prompted by your FTP client When your FTP client has logged in a list of accessible shares appears as individual directories Depending on your privileges to the share you can begin using the NSS storage NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 22 LEDs amp Buttons The LEDs on the front and back of the NSS chassis help you troubleshoot a variety of conditions on the NSS from normal operating conditions alerts to serious error conditions The Reset b
11. all in the NSS refer to the product support information offered on the Cisco website www cisco com go smallbiz for a list of recommended disk drives When you select a disk drive consider the type of RAID levels required to service your business needs For example if you are creating a RAID versus a JBOD make sure that each of the disks used in the array have the same disk capacity The RAID is built using the capacity of the smallest disk in the array NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 5 Setting up the Hardware 2 Step 2 Install the Ethernet Link Step 2 Install the Ethernet Link After the disk drives are installed in the chassis you are ready to connect the Ethernet cable cable to the NSS after the initial installation ensure you wait 15 seconds between the time you unplug the cable and plug it back in Within 10 seconds the newly connected link should appear with the correct IP and link rate in the configuration interface NOTE If you are hotplugging an Ethernet To connect the Ethernet cable to the NSS STEP 1 Install the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the back of the NSS chassis STEP 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to your network Make sure all the connections are secure You are now ready to continue with Step 3 Install the Power NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Setting up the Hardware 2 Step 3 Install the Power Step 3 Install the Power STEP 1 STEP 2 Aft
12. atically starts Run through this wizard to set up the NSS s basic configuration You can then choose to run the wizards to configure the NSS to store video from your IP surveillance cameras Step 4 Save the Current Configuration After you configure the NSS save a copy of the configuration to a location on the NSS and to a USB key Step 1 Access the NSS when there is no DHCP Server Present on your Network This step depends on whether there is a DHCP server on the network to which you are connecting the NSS this could be the router The NSS ships with a default configuration such that its network interfaces are DHCP configured For your computer to communicate with the NSS when no DHCP server is present you must manually configure the computer s network settings only temporary After you initially open the configuration interface you can configure the static IP address for the NSS accordingly and then restore your computer s network settings to their previous values For help setting the IP configuration on the NSS refer to the online help available with the NSS configuration interface NOTE The configuration for your computer is NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 9 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface To set up your computer to communicate with the NSS STEP 1 Set your computer s network settings to the following IP Address 169 254 x y
13. co The Discovery Tc you find the Ne System on your network Network Storage System Discovery Tool Exit Run Discovery Tool Support Website NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface Click Install to start the installation process Follow the onscreen instructions to install the application When the process completes the NAS Discovery window appears Cisco NSS Discovery Tool v1 15 NSS Devices 0PH10G 200206 00 60 04 00 20 05 7PHOOH 300004 00 60 04 00 20 53 7PHOOH 400017 00 1E E5 AB 9C 81 7P100G500231 00 18 F8 05 63 60 00 18 F8 05 5E 60 7P100G500286 00 18 F8 05 64 15 500233 Hostname z amp 7PJ00G 402890 00 18 F8 05 5 6D We 7 WORKGROUP 7PJ00G 402893 00 18 8 05 5 73 cman 7QA00H 402833 00 18 F8 05 53 09 MPIV077S3970 00 18 F8 04 E5 4C Obtain an IP address automatically MPJVO7899960 00 18 F8 04 E 4 98 MPJV07999993 00 18 F8 04 8 24 C Use the following IP address IP address configuration IP address 192 168 3 110 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Defauk gateway 0 0 0 0 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server address ONS Server ONS server address Connect To GUI Help Ext Select the NAS device to which you want to connect from the list Click Connect To GUI The login window appears r N Connect to nas00005a9e0501 D
14. covers the steps you need to follow to get the NSS configured so that you can start using its storage For a more detailed description of the configuration options available refer to the topics in the pdf version of the Administrator Guide available from the Cisco website www cisco com go smallbiz or from the Online Help available from the Help menu on the NSS configuration interface You can display page specific help by clicking the Help button question mark in the upper right corner of any configuration page st nafi Small Business CISCO NSS20002BayGigabitNework Storage Syst NSS2000 3 Go through the steps in this section in the recommended order to configure the NSS Step 1 Access the NSS when there is no DHCP Server Present on your Network If a DHCP server is not present when you install the NSS follow the details in this step to manually configure the network settings so that you can access the Configuration Interface If a DHCP server is installed skip this step Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface Log into the Configuration Interface as an administrator NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 8 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 1 Access the NSS when there is no DHCP Server Present on your Network Step 3 Use the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS When you log into the Configuration Interface for the first time the basic configuration wizard autom
15. documentation Enter your username and password when prompted by the FTP client Depending on your privileges to the share you can begin using the NSS storage NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 20 Instructing your End Users 4 Mac Users Accessing Storage through CIFS SMB Mac Users Accessing Storage through CIFS SMB STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Mac users who have a user profile can access any shares to which they have privileges on the NSS storage using CIFS SMB To access the NSS storage via CIFS SMB From the Finder s Go menu click Connect to Server Enter smb lt hostname or IP address of the NSS gt lt sharename gt Where the information in the brackets is meant to be replaced with the applicable information Do not type the brackets Click the sign to save the NSS address to the Favorite Servers list so that the next time you log in you just need to select the address from the list Click Connect When the Login window appears enter your username and password If your user profile is set up locally that is through the NSS configuration interface and not through the ADS or NTv4 domain and the NSS is joined to a domain you need to enter the following lt NSS hostname gt lt user name gt If the NSS is not joined to a domain just enter the username password Depending on your privileges to the share you can begin using the NSS storage NSS2000 Getting
16. e disk drives If your device already has disk drives installed skip this step Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable Step 3 Connect the power Configure the NSS Chapter 3 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS Step 1 Configure the Network Settings IF a DHCP server is not present If there is a DHCP server skip this step Step 2 Log into the Configuration Interface Step 3 Run the applicable configuration wizards Step 4 After you configure the NSS save a copy of the configuration file to a location on the NSS and to a USB key Instruct your users how to access the NSS if applicable Chapter 4 Instructing your End Users NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Setting up the Hardware This chapter provides details for installing the NSS hardware The installation is broken down into the following steps Step 1 Install the Disk Drives If your NSS does not have disk drives already installed follow the steps in this section to insert disk drives into the NSS chassis Step 2 Install the Ethernet Link Connect the Ethernet cable to your network Step 3 Install the Power Ensure you have connected the power cable from the NSS to the applicable power source UPS or mains NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 3 Setting up the Hardware 2 Step 1 Install the Disk Drives Step 1 Install the Disk Drives STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 After you remove the NSS from t
17. er you connect the Ethernet cable you are ready to power up the NSS There are several possible power configurations We suggest that a UPS be used since a sudden loss of power can cause RAID corruption and possible data loss The following procedure provides details for each of these options To connect the power to the NSS Depending on your power configuration do one of the following UPS Connect the power cable to the Power port on the NSS and to an available port on the UPS You then need to connect the USB signal cable from the UPS to the UPS port on the NSS For more information about choosing a UPS refer to the list of supported UPS product families Mains Connect the power cable to the Power port on the NSS and to the mains power Press the Power button and confirm the Power LED on the front of the NSS chassis turns yellow Congratulations You have successfully set up the NSS hardware You are now ready to configure the NSS for your unique business storage needs NSS supported UPS Product Families The NSS supports the following UPS product families APC Back UPS Pro USB APC Back UPS RS USB APC Back UPS USB APC Back UPS LS USB APC Back UPS ES CyberFort 350 APC Smart UPS USB NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Configuring the Network Storage System There are a variety of ways to configure the NSS depending on your specific storage needs and your unique networking environment This section
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19. he packaging you are ready to set up the hardware If your NSS already has disk drives installed skip this step To install the disk drives into the NSS Remove a disk tray from the front of the NSS chassis by pushing in the tab on the latch at the front of the tray then open the latch There is no recommended order of which tray to remove first pee 4 ilg O S N Position the disk drive into a disk tray Using a Phillips screwdriver either screw in two screws on each side of the disk tray to the disk drive or screw in the four screws on the bottom of the disk tray to the disk drive oo o o o Qu o Oss ca Qu o ja Gt OR 270982 NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Setting up the Hardware 2 Step 1 Install the Disk Drives STEP 4 Apply even pressure to the both corners of the tray while you insert the tray fully into position in the chassis STEP 5 When the disk drive is inserted all the way in close the latch on the disk drive tray STEP 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for each disk drive you want to install STEP 7 Continue with Step 2 Install the Ethernet Link Approved Vendor List for Drives If you are purchasing disk drives to inst
20. ible To reset the network setting system defaults shut down the NSS hold down the Reset button and then power up the NSS When you see the Power LED blink yellow rapidly release the Reset button The network settings are restored to factory defaults To reset the box Press and hold the Reset button while the system is running until the Power LED begins to blink green Release the Reset button LAN LED Front Panel The LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the LAN link Solid Green The LAN link is up and running at 1000 link speed but is currently idle Flickering Green The LAN link is up and running at 1000 link speed and is currently active The LED flickers off with activity Solid Yellow The LAN link is up and running at 10 100 link speed but is currently idle Flickering Yellow The LAN link is up and running at 10 100 link speed and is currently active The LED flickers off with activity Off No LAN link is detected NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 25 LEDs amp Buttons Hard Disk Drive LEDs Front Panel A Hard Disk Drive LEDs Front Panel The ACT and Error LEDs associated with each of the installed disk drives indicate disk drive activity or an error condition The various states of the ACT LED indicates the drive activity Solid Green The disk drive is configured but is currently idle Flickering Green The disk drive is configured active and not rebuilding Flickers off
21. iguration NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 14 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 4 Save the Current Configuration STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 The Configuration Manager page appears afiafi Small Business CISCO NSS20002 Bay Gigabit Network Storage System NSS2000 NAS006004002053 7 Configuration Manager 3 System D Network Save Current Configuration _ Restore System Configuration ccess m 5 Shares Configuration Options Admin Stored Configuration Location Maintenance m Configuration Time n z Email Alerts Disk To ice f space Used n SNMP Traps USBF Password 3 Quick Setup Help Select the location where the backup is saved from the Stored Configuration Location drop down menu To save the configuration file to a USB flash device select the AUX 1 port as the location You can then copy the configuration file from the USB flash device to another location on your network Click Update Click Save to save the configuration settings If the configuration file does not successfully save to the specified volume check the volume to ensure that it is not locked If you saved the file to the USB flash device display the Storage Status page NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 15 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS Step 4 Save the Current Configuration e Small Business CISCO NSS20002Bay Gigabit Network Storage System NSS2000 3 System
22. is wizard if the cameras are set up to transfer motion triggered clips via FTP Running the wizard creates a single user and FTP share for the cameras The videos are then saved within the FTP share which contains a subfolder for each camera CIFS Run this wizard if the cameras have a Windows utility program that lets you save the streaming video to a local drive or in this case the NSS and then view the video from its saved location The wizard creates a single user and share for all cameras that are configured to stream video to the Windows camera utility program After you run the wizard you must map the network drive from the PC that runs the Windows utility program to the CIFS share and then set up the utility to save the mapped network drive Step 4 Save the Current Configuration You can save a copy of the NSS configuration that can be used should you need to restore the settings at a later time When you save the configuration file it saves a date stamped version of the current configuration settings to the specified volume on the NSS You can choose to save the current configuration settings to a specified volume on the NSS or you can save the file to a USB flash device inserted into the AUX 1 port To save the current configuration STEP 1_ If you are saving the configuration file to a USB flash device insert a USB flash device into the AUX 1 port on the NSS chassis STEP 2 From the Manager Menu click Admin gt Conf
23. own of the NSS Graceful Shutdown Press the Power button for 1 to 2 seconds to trigger a graceful shutdown of the NSS Hard Shutdown Press the Power button and hold for about eight seconds You would choose this option only if the NSS is not responding to a graceful shutdown System LED Front Panel The System LED can be in any of the following conditions depending on the current type of system error on the NSS Solid Yellow The administrator needs to look into the exact error condition through the configuration interface as one of the following has occurred A volume is more than 90 full Adisk drive has failed or is about to fail A fan has stalled The system temperature is above the maximum threshold The temperature of a disk drive is above the maximum threshold A voltage rail is above or below specification The NSS is running on UPS due to a mains power failure Solid Red There is a critical system failure The system could not boot due to a corrupted firmware image In this case contact your support representative Off There are no system related problems NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 24 LEDs amp Buttons Reset Button Front Panel A Reset Button Front Panel The Reset button lets you restore the network setting system defaults or reset the box To restore the network setting system defaults You need to do this if the configuration interface becomes inaccess
24. s LastBoot Sep 15 2008 13 07 This page will automatically refresh every 5 minutes 7PHOOH300004 Step 3 Use the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS There are three wizards available from the Manager Menu of the configuration interface Initial Setup This wizard automatically appears when you log into the configuration interface for the first time Although you can access it at any time from the Manager Menu if you have saved any configuration settings before you run the wizard note that running the wizard will erase any saved data For example if you configure a RAID and then run the wizard the RAID will be deleted This wizard steps you through the basic configuration to create a RAID volume share user to set the Home Directory location set the time and so on For detailed help on the full set of configuration options NSS2000 Getting Started Guide Configuring the Network Storage System NSS 3 Step 4 Save the Current Configuration refer to the online help or to the Administrator s Guide which you can download from the Cisco com website IP Camera Options The following wizards let you set up the NSS to store videos from IP surveillance cameras The type of wizard you should choose depends on the way the camera transfers the video clips Note that you only need to run the wizard once and then you must configure each the camera to output the video to the configured share FTP Run th
25. test Way to Increase Your Internet Quotient TransPath WebEx and the WebEx logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries All other trademarks mentioned in this document or website are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company O809R 2008 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved OL 17953 01 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Benefits About this Guide Recommended Installation Sequence Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware Step 1 Install the Disk Drives Approved Vendor List for Drives Step 2 Install the Ethernet Link Step 3 Install the Power NSS supported UPS Product Families Chapter 3 Configuring the Network Storage System NSS N NN OANA O 8 Step 1 Access the NSS when there is no DHCP Server Present on your Network Step 2 Log into the NSS Configuration Interface Step 3 Use the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS Step 4 Save the Current Configuration Chapter 4 Instructing your End Users Logging into a Share Windows Users Accessing the NSS Storage using CIFS SMB Windows Users Accessing the NSS Storage through FTP UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through NFS UNIX Linux Users Accessing Storage through FTP Mac Users Accessing Storage through CIFS SMB Mac Users Accessing Storage through FTP
26. utton lets you restore the network defaults in situations where you can no longer log into the configuration interface Power LED Button Front Panel The Power LED can be in any of the following states depending on the current state of the NSS Solid Yellow The NSS is powered on and the boot loader is currently running The boot loader runs for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the startup of the NSS after which the LED goes to a blinking green This condition also occurs if the upgrade of the firmware process fails although in this case the LED remains in a solid yellow condition until the user clicks OK from the System Details page following an unsuccessful upload After the user clicks OK the system reboots using the current version of the firmware Blinking Yellow The network configuration factory defaults are being reset When resetting the network defaults hold down the Reset button until you see the Power LED flash yellow rapidly Solid Green The NSS is powered up and finished booting Blinking Green The NSS is either booting up or shutting down Alternating Yellow amp Green The firmware update is currently in progress Off The NSS is either disconnected from a power source or has finished the shutdown process and can be safely disconnected from a power source NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 23 LEDs amp Buttons A System LED Front Panel The Power button lets you do a graceful or hard shutd
27. wo physical disk drives The NSS uses the most common file based protocols such as NFS CIFS and FTP for file sharing The NSS2000 Series includes the NSS2000 and NSS2050 models Check www cisco com go smallbiz for additional information The NSS offers the following main advantages to your business Cross platform File Sharing Share files easily and inexpensively across heterogeneous platforms over a cost effective Ethernet and IP network Easy Installation and Administration With a basic understanding of networking the NSS is easily configured managed and made available to all of your networked users Data Consolidation Centralize data to reduce management costs and maximize your investment in existing hardware This also means better data security NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 1 Introduction About this Guide About this Guide The Getting Started Guide contains the step by step details for getting your NSS up and running for the first time from hooking up the hardware to doing the basic configuration steps to get the NSS running Users are shown how to log into the NSS to access storage Recommended Installation Sequence Follow the NSS installation steps to set up and configure the device They provide out of the box instructions You can find detailed instructions for each step in the remaining sections of this guide Set up the hardware Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware Step 1 Install th
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