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BOUT THE 

POP

NETSERVER 

2000

 

FIA POPnetserver 2000 User’s Guide 

 

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Documentation and Software 

POPnetserver

 2000 Setup Utility CD-ROM 

This CD-ROM contains the POPassist utility and the User’s Guide. When 
run, the POPassist utility will automatically search and configure the IP 
address of the POPnetserver 2000 on networks with DHCP servers. For 
other networks, it allows you to enter the necessary information to get 
your POPnetserver up and running quickly. 

POPnetserver 2000 Quick Setup 

Provides all the basic information required to get your POPnetserver 
operational as quickly as possible. For most installations, this should be all 
you need to get up and running quickly. 

POPnetserver 2000 User’s Guide 

This guide contains more comprehensive instructions and information. It 
is provided in electronic format on the POPnetserver Setup Utility CD-
ROM. 

Summary of Contents for POPnetserver 2000

Page 1: ...n LAN based networks in minutes Storage can be readily accessed by clients running Windows Netware Mac OS and UNIX Linux The POPnetserver 2000 contains an auto sensing Ethernet interface that automatically detects the type of network you re using and the POPassist utility gets your unit up and running quickly You can then modify the default settings to suit virtually any need with the POPmanage ut...

Page 2: ... soft RAID supporting Non RAID RAID0 RAID1 and RAID 5 Easily configurable through most Internet browsers Supports double byte data formats Supported network services and protocols o NetBEUI o TCP IP o IPX o Apple Talk o Network Information Service NIS Client o Ethernet 10 100BaseT o Disk quota support Supported file systems o Microsoft CIFS SMB o UNIX NFSv2 NFSv3 o Novell NetWare o Macintosh Apple...

Page 3: ...r could result in data loss Status Indicators These give an immediate visual indicator as to the current operation of the POPnetserver The indicators are as follows Power On This indicator is illuminated whenever power is applied to the unit It will flash while the system is booting or when it is offline or otherwise unavailable When it is ready for use the light will remain on Disk Usage This ind...

Page 4: ...nector This standard connector automatically detects the type of network being used in order to provide optimal configuration AC In Auto sensing 100 to125 or 200 to 240 VAC input Power Supply Switch Main power switch for the POPnetserver 2000 s power supply This should always be in the ON position Cooling Fan Provides airflow and cooling to the POPnetserver 2000 system Make sure this opening is ne...

Page 5: ...th DHCP servers For other networks it allows you to enter the necessary information to get your POPnetserver up and running quickly POPnetserver 2000 Quick Setup Provides all the basic information required to get your POPnetserver operational as quickly as possible For most installations this should be all you need to get up and running quickly POPnetserver 2000 User s Guide This guide contains mo...

Page 6: ...ABOUT THE POPNETSERVER 2000 FIA POPnetserver 2000 User s Guide 6 ...

Page 7: ...Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later web browser If you plan to use the POPnetserver on a network there must be a network hub with an available port If You Don t have a Network If your primary system isn t part of a network you can still attach the POPnetserver to it You will need an Ethernet card in your computer system the appropriate network drivers installed and either a standard n...

Page 8: ...it 2 Connect both the power and appropriate network cable 3 Apply power and allow the system to boot 4 Insert the POPassist Utility and User s Guide CD into your CD ROM drive to run the POPassist utility to search for and map the POPnetserver 5 Use the POPmanage utility to modify the default configuration More detailed instructions for these steps can be found in the following sections and Chapter...

Page 9: ...e virtually all types of working environments Refer to the following procedures to position the unit in your required setting For best performance the POPnetserver 2000 should be secured in a cool place that allows for sufficient ventilation on the front and back Stacking The simplest and most common POPnetserver 2000 configuration is to simply stack the units as shown in the figure below ...

Page 10: ...ounting The feet of the POPnetserver 2000 also double as mounting brackets so the unit can be attached to a wall WARNING Make sure you select a solid surface that can support the weight of the unit Avoid surfaces that may crumble or give way over time such as plaster or drywall ...

Page 11: ...rubber inserts from POPnetserver s feet as shown in the following figure Mount two 10 pan head screws on the desired wall 9 6 inches 244mm apart to correspond with the holes you revealed in the POPnetserver s feet Hang the system on the wall connecting the power cord and cables just as you would for any other type of placement ...

Page 12: ...FIA the POPnetserver 2000 can be mounted vertically and tucked out of the way Once you acquire the optional stand from FIA slide it onto the bottom edge of the POPnetserver Position the POPnetserver vertically with the stand on a hard flat surface Connect the power and Ethernet cables just like you would any other type of placement ...

Page 13: ... thick and can be mounted in a standard rack mounted server cabinet with an optional set of mounting ears To install the POPnetserver in a rack you must first remove the four feet located near each corner of the unit The feet can be removed by using a medium Philip s screwdriver to unscrew the two 2 screws securing each foot to the chassis ...

Page 14: ...with the four 4 screws included with the ears With the ears in place slide the POPnetserver into any standard rackmount cabinet aligning the two 2 holes in the mounting ears with the holes in the cabinet rails Once the unit is aligned mount with two 2 screws on each side of the unit Once the POPnetserver has been mounted connect the power and Ethernet cable ...

Page 15: ... to a single workstation Network Cabling Most users will connect the POPnetserver to a hub on an existing network as shown in the figure below When attaching to a network connect the included gray Category 5 CAT5 network cable between the Ethernet connector on the rear of the unit and a hub on the network Connect the included power cord between the receptacle on the back of the POPnetserver and a ...

Page 16: ...a workstation that s not part of a network If no network or hub is available connect the included red crossover cable between the Ethernet connector on the rear of the unit and the Ethernet card on the workstation Connect the included power cord between the receptacle on the back of the POPnetserver and a grounded three pronged outlet or power strip ...

Page 17: ...r the AC In plug is in the On position This switch should always be left On Whenever applying or removing power to the POPnetserver you should always use the conveniently located diamond shaped power switch on the front bezel Using this switch will ensure a proper boot up and clean shutdown If the unit is off momentarily pressing the On Off Switch will initiate the boot sequence The blue power ind...

Page 18: ...cedure During this process the system closes any open files and saves data stored in cache to the drive This ensures data integrity and a quicker boot the next time power is applied The complete shutdown takes about 30 seconds WARNING Holding the power switch for 5 seconds will cause the POPnetserver 2000 to immediately shut down This should only be done under extreme circumstances as data loss co...

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