How to Enable iSCSI and Adding an iSCSI Drive on Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS

How to Enable iSCSI and Adding an iSCSI Drive on Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d NAS

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Enabling iSCSI on Iomega StorCenter ix4-200d iSCSI (Internet SCSI) is a method of creating a SAN (Storage Area Network) over a standard network (without having to rewire for Fibre Channel). With iSCSI, your StorCenter device will act as if it were a hard drive connected directly to your computer. The iSCSI page allows you to create iSCSI drives in your device and then allows your client device to communicate with the drives over a network. iSCSI is useful for transmitting large blocks of data over a network at a high speed. To access the iSCSI page, navigate to the Settings tab and click iSCSI. 1- To enable iSCSI, check Enable iSCSI. When the checkbox is checked, configuration for Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) and mutual authentication is displayed. 2- To…
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Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d Initial Configuration

Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d Initial Configuration

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This article provides step-by-step instructions for the initial setup of your device. If you are configuring more than one StorCenter, completely configure one device before starting up the next device. 1- The StorCenter Manager opens automatically to begin the Device Setup Wizard. Click Next to start the Device Setup. If the StorCenter Manager software does not detect the storage device, the Hardware Setup Wizard screen displays explaining how to properly connect the wiring. Once communication is established, the Device Setup Wizard begins. Click Next to start the Device Setup. 2- Identify your storage device on the network. Enter the following information and click Next to continue: Storage Device Name: Enter a name to identify the StorCenter device on your network. The device name should be unique and cannot include, spaces,…
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When working in Iomega ix4-200d StorCenter Manager, I occasionally get a “Page cannot be displayed” error, or the page does not show updated information

When working in Iomega ix4-200d StorCenter Manager, I occasionally get a “Page cannot be displayed” error, or the page does not show updated information

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This is an issue with Internet Explorer's default caching of web pages. To resolve this issue, set Internet Explorer to always update the page: 1- Open Internet Explorer. 2- Select Tools and then Internet Options. 3- Under Temporary Internet Files, select the Settings button. 4- Set the default action for "Check for newer versions of stored pages:" to "Every visit to the page". 5- Select OK, then OK again.
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How to Connect and Configure Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d

How to Connect and Configure Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d

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The simplest way to configure these settings is to run the StorCenter Manager software that is included on the Solutions CD. Log into the management utility using the administrator username and password you created during the initial setup of the StorCenter device. Click on the Settings tab to begin working with the StorCenter device settings. For more information on the advanced settings, see the help system by clicking the icon. You can also enter the configuration tool by entering the IP address or device name in your web browser (e.g., http:// or http://192.168.0.55). If you have enabled security, you will be required to enter the administrator username and password. Click on the Settings tab to begin working with the StorCenter device settings. For more information on the advanced settings, see…
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I get a “Page cannot be Displayed” or a “Bad Gateway” error when I attempt to access StorCenter Manager Iomega ix4-200d

I get a “Page cannot be Displayed” or a “Bad Gateway” error when I attempt to access StorCenter Manager Iomega ix4-200d

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This error is caused by the proxy settings currently enabled for your web browser. To resolve this issue, please follow the steps for your browser: Internet Explorer: 1- Open Internet Explorer. 2- From the Tools menu, select Internet Options. 3- Select the Connections Tab. 4- Select the LAN Settings button. If you have a proxy server enabled, either: Select Bypass proxy server for local addresses. Or Un-check the Use a proxy server for your LAN checkbox. Mozilla: 1- Open Mozilla. 2- From the Edit menu, select Preferences. 3- From the Advanced category, select Proxies. If you have a manual proxy server configured, either: Add the IP address you find in StorCenter Manager to the No Proxy for list. See How do I find the device's IP address? Or Select Direct…
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Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d Server Front and Rear Panel Buttons and Status Indicators

Iomega StorCenter NAS ix4-200d Server Front and Rear Panel Buttons and Status Indicators

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1. LCD: Your StorCenter ix4-200d NAS device has an integrated user-friendly LCD display. Scroll through the display screen to view the device name, free disk space, IP address, and date and time. You can initiate a QuikTransfer Copy Job from the LCD and view or dismiss any errors or warnings without having to turn on your computer. 2. CANCEL Button: Push the CANCEL button to dismiss the current message (works only on messages that have the X icon on the LCD next to the CANCEL button). 3. NEXT Button: Push the NEXT button to scroll to the next StorCenter info screen. 4. Status Indicators: System Status Indicator: Displays the current operational status of the StorCenter Server. Solid White: StorCenter is healthy. Flashing White: StorCenter is rebuilding the RAID array. Flashing…
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How to Factory Reset IOmega StorCenter ix4-200d

How to Factory Reset IOmega StorCenter ix4-200d

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You can reset the StorCenter by holding the reset button on the back panel for 15 seconds. The status light on the front panel will blink red once the reset process has started. If the StorCenter was properly reset you will be required to reperform the Initial Configuration steps. Resetting the StorCenter will return the device name, administrator password, date/time, network settings and email notifications to their default setting. Users, groups, and shares will not be affected by the reset with the exception that administrator users will be reset to non-administrator status. When you reconfigure the box you can enter the name of an existing user in the Administrator field and administrator privileges will be restored for that user. 1- High-Speed USB 2.0 Connectors: Supports devices such as USB storage…
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