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Cisco Small Business NSS300 Series Smart Storage Administration Guide
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Getting Started
This chapter describes the front and back panels of the NAS, how to physically
install your NAS, and how to configure your NAS using the Cisco Setup Wizard or
LCD panel. If you are a new NAS user, we recommend that you to use the Setup
Wizard that is available on the product CD.
The Setup Wizard will help you with:
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Installing the Client Utility for Windows
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Installing the Client Utility for Mac
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following equipment
and services:
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Internet connectivity (optional).
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Small Phillips screwdriver.
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Ethernet switch or router.
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1-6 SATA 2.5-inch disk drives or 3.5-inch disk drives (not included with
some models). It is not required that the disk drives be the same physical
size.
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), with a USB connection, which is able
to supply power for 10 minutes or more with at least 350 watts of capacity.
Strongly recommended to provide backup power and reduce the risk of