HP LX195 - MediaSmart Server - 1 GB RAM, User Manual

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HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide
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security settings, such as WPA or WEP , to protect your network. See the
documentation that came with your router.
Turning on the Server
Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to a power source and to a router .
To power on the server
1. Plug in. Plug one end of the power cord into the server’s power receptacle and the
other end into an electrical outlet.
2. Connect. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the server and the other end to
an available Ethernet port on your router or to a switch that is connected to your
router.
3. Power on. Press the Power button on the back of the server.
The server takes approximately 60 seconds to startup. The indicator lights blink
and change color throughout the startup process. Wait for all of the server lights
to be pulsing before proceeding with the software installation.
Important
Do not attach USB devices to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. For
additional information, see Adding and Removing an External USB Drive,
eSATA Drive, or SATA Port Multiplier.
Checking the Server Lights
The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server.
After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to the first software
installation, the indicator lights show:
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Power—breathing aqua white
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Hard drive—breathing aqua white
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Health—breathing aqua white
After you complete the software installation, all lights should be solid aqua white.