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GETTING STARTED GUIDE Cisco Small Business NSS2000 Series Network Storage System - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 2
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Hardware 3 Step 1 - Install the Disk Drives 4 Approved Vendor List for Drives 5 Step 2 - Install the Ethernet Link 6 Step 3 - Install the Power 7 NSS-supported UPS Product Families 7 Chapter 3: Configuring the Network Storage System (NSS) 8 Step 1 - Access the NSS when there is no DHCP - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 4
Appendix A: LEDs & 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 Contacts Contents 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 29 29 30 NSS2000 Getting Started Guide ii - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 5
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 6
"): - Step 1: Install the 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 7
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 8
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.) a b NSS2000 2 Bay Gigabit Network Storage System Power LAN SYS ACT 1 ERR 1 ACT 2 ERR 2 Linksys by Cisco 270983 270957 STEP - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 9
you are purchasing disk drives to install 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 10
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 6 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 11
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 12
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 13
, 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. NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 9 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 14
Configuring the Network Storage System (NSS) Step 2 - Log into the NSS Configuration Interface 3 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 (where x and y can be any number between 1 and 254). For - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 15
Network Storage System (NSS) Step 2 - Log into the NSS Configuration Interface 3 • 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 16
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 17
Configuring the Network Storage System (NSS) Step 3 - Use the Quick Setup Wizards to Configure the NSS 3 STEP 5 It is a good 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 18
the Network Storage System (NSS) Step 4 - Save the Current Configuration 3 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 19
Configuring the Network Storage System (NSS) Step 4 - Save the the USB flash device to another location on your network. STEP 4 Click Update. STEP 5 Click Save to save the configuration settings. If the configuration file device, display the Storage Status page. NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 15 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 20
Configuring the Network Storage System (NSS) Step 4 - Save the Current Configuration 3 STEP 7 Click Unmount. NOTE: Removing the USB flash device in a mounted state means that you risk causing file or filesystem corruption. STEP 8 When the AUX-1 LED on the front of the chassis is off, you can - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 21
(Where the refers to your NSS hostname and refers to your NSS IP address. For example, "\\NAS0123456789ab 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 17 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 22
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 23
typing "mount -t nfs -o nfsvers=3 : ". The mount point path on the NSS appears in the Shares page. STEP 4 Log out of the root account. STEP 5 Log into the user account on the client system. NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 19 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 24
FTP access. The individual share must be also be set up to allow FTP access. To access the NSS storage using FTP: STEP 1 Open your FTP client application. STEP 2 Enter the NSS hostname/IP address. STEP 3 Enter any other required settings. If using FTPS, ensure that the client is set to use Explicit - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 25
access any shares to which they have privileges on the NSS storage using CIFS/SMB. To access the NSS storage via CIFS/SMB: STEP 1 From the Finder's Go menu, click Connect to Server. STEP 2 Enter "smb:///. (Where the information in the brackets is meant - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 26
4 Enter your username and password when prompted by your FTP client. STEP 5 When your FTP client has logged in, a list of accessible shares appears as individual directories. STEP 6 Depending on your privileges to the share, you can begin using the NSS storage. NSS2000 Getting Started Guide 22 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 27
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 & Green: The firmware update - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 28
. - 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 29
system defaults or reset the box. • To restore the network setting system defaults: You need to do this if the configuration interface becomes inaccessible. 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 30
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 31
: 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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 32
B Environmental Specifications Device Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certification Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 11.42" x 9.17" x 3.23 (290 x 233 x 82 mm) 6.61 lb (3 kg) 60W, 12V external AC power FCC Class B 41 to 104°F(5 to 40°C) -4 to 158°F(-20 to 70°C) 10 to 90 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 33
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 - Linksys NSS2000 | Cisco NSS2000 Series Network Storage System Getting Started Gu - Page 34
D 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
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