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Configuring NDX NAS for First Time
NDX NAS Quick Start Guide
Configuring NDX NAS for First Time
To configure your NDX NAS for the first time, follow the steps below.
1
Attach your NDX NAS System to a keyboard, monitor and mouse.
2
Connect to your network by attaching an Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet
ports on the rear of the unit—closest to the graphics or video port.
3
Plug the power cord into the system and power on the unit.
Caution:
Do not unplug the device during start up - it may cause the Microsoft
setup process to fail.
The unit boots up showing the Quantum logo, the RAID Configuration, and then the
Quantum Logo again.
Microsoft Windows begins initial setup and shows a message
Setup Installing
Devices
.
The unit reboots.
4
Provide your
Country, Language,
and
Regional Settings
.
5
Input the
Windows Product Key
from the Windows sticker located on the unit. If
connected to the Internet, check the box to automatically register and activate
Windows.
6
Check the box
I accept License Terms
if you accept the Microsoft Software License
Terms shown, and click
Start
.
7
Provide a
New Password
.
Note:
This system is RAID 5 factory configured to protect against failure of any single
disk. The resulting usable storage of this system is approximately 5.4TB
Other Initial Configuration Options
Using the Initial Configuration Tasks screen as shown below in
Figure
1
, perform the
following tasks: Activate Windows, set the time zone, configure networking, provide a
computer and domain name, enable automatic updates, and download and install
updates.
Note:
Some of the configuration tasks will require a reboot to take effect. It is not
necessary to reboot the server until all the desired configuration tasks are
completed.
