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September 2005NETGEAR, Inc.
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Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101iiv1.0, September 2005© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. FullManual.Technical SupportPlease register to obtain technical support.Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information.To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go tohttp://www.netgear.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you can register your product by fillingout the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service.
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Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information issubject to change without notice. All rights reserved.Hard Drive Not IncludedA hard drive is not included with this NETGEAR product. You are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and
installation of your own IDE hard disk drive. By using this NETGEAR product, you understand and agree that (i)NETGEAR is not warranting your hard drive or its contents; and (ii) NETGEAR is not responsible under any
circumstances for any damage to or loss of contents that results from the misuse of any hard drive with the NETGEAR
product, regardless of the cause of such damage or loss.Statement of ConditionsIn the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability thatmay occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency NoticeNote: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc. could void the user's authority to operatethis equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FOR HOME OR OFFICE USETested to Complywith FCC StandardsStorage Central SC101v1.0, September 2005iiiNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.Product and Publication DetailsModel Number:SC101Publication Date:September 2005Product Family:storage area networkProduct Name:Storage Central SC101Home or Business Product:HomeLanguage:EnglishPublication Part Number:202-10104-01v1.0, September 2005iv1v1.0, September 2005ContentsChapter 1 About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-3
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-4Chapter 2 IntroductionAbout the Storage Central SC101 ..................................................................................2-1Support for Standards ..............................................................................................2-1
Key Features ............................................................................................................2-1
System Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-2
Front Description ............................................................................................................2-3
Back Description .............................................................................................................2-4Chapter 3 Installation and Basic ConfigurationInstallation Overview ......................................................................................................3-1
First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 ..........................................................3-2Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to “Cable Select” ...........................................................3-2
Install the Hard Disk .................................................................................................3-3
Connect the SC101 to Your Network .......................................................................3-5Next, Install the SC101 Software ....................................................................................3-5Before You Begin .....................................................................................................3-5Now, Create Disk Space for PCs That Will Use the SC101 ...........................................3-7
Using the Status Bar and Context Sensitive Help ..........................................................3-8
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-9Always restart your network in this sequence: ........................................................3-9
Check the status lights to verify correct operation. .................................................3-9Technical Support ...........................................................................................................3-92v1.0, September 2005Chapter 4 ManagementStorage Application Scenarios ........................................................................................4-1Expanding PC Disk Storage .....................................................................................4-2
Easy Access to Photos, Music, or Videos ................................................................4-3
Protecting Against Data Loss ...................................................................................4-4Understanding the Product Update Features .................................................................4-5Chapter 5 ConfigurationUnderstanding the Wizard Setup Mode and the Advanced Configuration Mode ...........5-1
Using the Wizard Setup Mode ........................................................................................5-2
Creating a New Drive .....................................................................................................5-3
Managing an Existing Drive ............................................................................................5-4
Attaching Drives .............................................................................................................5-6Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationUsing Advanced Configuration Options ..........................................................................6-2
Checking Storage Central Status ....................................................................................6-3
Creating or Managing Drives ..........................................................................................6-4
View/Attach Available Drive ............................................................................................6-5
Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................................6-5Chapter 7 TroubleshootingBasic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1The storage area network has no power ..................................................................7-1
No lights are lit on the storage area network ............................................................7-1Common Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................7-2
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................7-2
Restoring the Default Configuration ...............................................................................7-6Appendix A SpecificationsSpecifications for the SC101 ......................................................................................... A-1Appendix B Related Documents1-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 1 About This ManualThis chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.Audience, Scope, Conventions, and FormatsThis reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.This guide uses the following typographical conventions:This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:Table 1-1. Typographical ConventionsitalicsEmphasis, books, CDs, URL namesboldUser inputfixedScreen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addressesNote: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to theequipment.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1011-2v1.0, September 2005This manual is written for the Storage Central according to these specifications:Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result inpersonal injury or death.Table 1-2. Manual ScopeProduct VersionStorage Central SC101Manual Publication DateSeptember 2005Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site athttp://kbserver.netgear.com/products/SC101.asp.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1011-3v1.0, September 2005How to Use This ManualThe HTML version of this manual includes the following:•Buttons,and, for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one pageat a time•Abutton that displays the table of contents and anbutton. Double-click on alink in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.•Abutton to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for theproduct model.•Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1011-4v1.0, September 2005How to Print this ManualTo print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.•Printing a Page in the HTML View.Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.•Printing a Chapter.Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.— Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want toprint. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.— Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view andprint PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site athttp://www.adobe.com.— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.•Printing the Full Manual.Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.— Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDFversion of the complete manual opens in a browser window.— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you cansave paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you cansave paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.2-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 2 IntroductionFor quick installation and setup, please see the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide. This
manual describes in detail how to set up the SC101 and provides you with further reference
information.This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. Minimal prerequisites for
installation are presented in“System Requirements” on page 2-2.About the Storage Central SC101This manual describes the installation and use of the SC101 for operation with a Microsoft®
Windows® XP (SP2), Windows® 2000 SP4, Windows® 2003 Server system.Any wired or wirelessly connected Windows computer in your network that meets the minimum
requirements and has the necessary software installed can use the disks in your storage area
network. The SC101 provides connectivity to multiple networked computers through the router.Support for StandardsThe following standards and conventions are supported:
•Standards Compliant: The Storage Central complies with the IEEE 802.11g.•DHCP Client: The SC101 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server.Key FeaturesThe SC101 provides solid functionality, including these features:•Easy Configuration: The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup
for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP•Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage Central Manager software can be
upgraded easily.•LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity are easily identified.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1012-2v1.0, September 2005System RequirementsBefore installing the SC101, make sure your network meets these requirements:•A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC input, with 12V DC 5A output power source•At least one Windows XP, 2000, or 2003 computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed and a
CD-ROM drive•An Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocols and having a DHCP server like those found
in home routers.What’s In the Box?The product package should contain the following items:•Storage Central SC101•Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 5A)•Printed SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide•Resource CD–Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced
setup configuration options–A PDF copy of the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide•SmartSync Pro backup software bonus CD•Support Information card•Warranty and Registration cardContact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged
parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support
in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing
materials, and use the packing materials to repack the SC101 if you need to return it for repair. To
qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, register on the NETGEAR Web
site at:http://www.netgear.com.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1012-3v1.0, September 2005Front DescriptionThe Storage Central SC101 front functions are described below. Use a coin or screwdriver to open
the spring loaded front cover lock by turning it clockwise.The following table describes the front cover information:Figure 2-1ITEMDESCRIPTIONHard Disk Status Light (Red)Disk Activity IndicatorsOffNo activity or turned off.Red OnDisk activity.Power Status Light (Green)
Off
OnPower Indicator
No power.
Power is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnosticError ConditionsError Status CodesBlink Fast Continuously
1 Blink @ 1.5 sec intervals2 Blinks @ 1.5 sec intervals3 Blinks @ 1.5 sec intervals4 Blinks@ 1.5 sec intervalsNo disk presentError on disk 1: The pattern continues until the disk recovers fromthe error.
Error on disk 2: Two blinks at 1.5 second intervals. The pattern
continues until the disk recovers from the error.
Error with network addressing
Unsupported hard disk driveFront Cover LockReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1012-4v1.0, September 2005Back DescriptionThe Storage Central SC101 front and rear hardware functions are described on the back label
illustrated below.The following table describes the rear label information:•The power socket connects to the SC101 power adapter.•The reset button is located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket.Ethernet Status Light (Yellow)Ethernet LAN Link Activity IndicatorOffNo power or no activityOnPowered on but no data trafficBlinkData trafficFigure 2-2LEDDESCRIPTIONEthernet StatusEthernet LAN Link Activity IndicatorOff/
Green OnIndicates no power or no Ethernet link detected.
Ethernet link detected.Yellow OffIndicates no power or no Ethernet link detected.Yellow BlinkIndicates data traffic on the Ethernet LAN.ITEMDESCRIPTIONEthernet Status LEDsReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1012-5v1.0, September 2005–Pushed once, it reboots the SC101–Pushed and held for eight or more seconds, it restores the password for administrator to
“password”, which is the default setting; and detaches all drives.•Use the SC101 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1012-6v1.0, September 20053-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 3 Installation and Basic ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to install your Storage Central SC101 and set up basic connectivity on
your Local Area Network (LAN).Installation Overview Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.These instructions will guide you through these three steps:1. First, Install a hard disk, and connect the Storage Central SC101 to your network.2. Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software.3. Now, Allocate SC101 disk space for each PC that will use the SC101.When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration.Figure 3-1Note: You must have an IDE hard disk, an Ethernet network with an available port,
DHCP must be running in the network, and you need to have either Windows XP (SP2) or
Windows 2000 (SP4) PCs to access the SC101.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-2v1.0, September 2005Unpack the unit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and the NETGEAR CD. The CD contains driver
software, a setup wizard, and links to online resources. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit.
Notice the rear of the SC101 has information about the ports and the front status lights.First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101The instructions below explain how to set up a single disk. Repeat these steps to install a second
hard disk.Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to “Cable Select”The drive jumpers must be set for the “cable select” option, marked “CS” on some drives.
Typically, this is the default setting. Follow these steps to verify that the hard disk drive is set to
“cable select.”Note: When you set up the unit, stand it on its feet, and be sure it has ample ventilation.
Avoid putting the unit in a location where it could be knocked over easily. Do not place
items on top of it.1. Locate the hard disk jumpers.2. Verify that the jumpers are set to “cableselect.”The disk housing or documentation will identify
which setting is “cable select.”
Note: The setting for your drive may differ fromthis illustratoin. Be sure to consult the
documentation provided by the hard disk
manufacturer or look on the hard disk to
identify which setting is “cable select.”Figure 3-3Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-3v1.0, September 2005Install the Hard DiskFollow the steps below to install an IDE hard disk drive into you SC101.Warning: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the SC101 before adding or removing
the disks. Failure to observe this precaution could render your disks useless.1. Remove the cover.a. Use a coin or screwdriver toopen the spring loaded cover
lock by turning it clockwise.b. Remove the cover.Figure 3-42. Insert the hard disk.a. Position the hard disk so thatthe D-shaped power socket is
on the top.b. Slide the hard disk into eitherslot.Figure 3-5D-shapedpower socketReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-4v1.0, September 20053. Connect the hard disk cables.a. Align and insert the hard disk power cable into the D-shaped power socket.b. Align the key of the hard disk data cable with the slot on the data cable socket and insertthe cable. Neatly tuck the cables in so that they will not interfere with attaching the cover.Figure 3-64. Attach the front cover.a. Align the cover withthe unit.b. Using a screwdriver orcoin to hold the spring
loaded cover lock
open, attach the cover,
then release the lock.Figure 3-7Power CableData CableData Cable KeyReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-5v1.0, September 2005Connect the SC101 to Your Network1. Connect the provided Ethernet cable to your network and to the back of the SC101. Be sureyour network is running. DHCP must be available in the network. DHCP is usually enabled on
home networks by default.2. Plug in the power adapter to a power source and connect the other end to the SC101. View thefront panel to verify that the green power light is on and that the yellow network light is on.Next, Install the SC101 SoftwareBefore You Begin•Your PC must be connected to the same network as the Storage Central unit during the
software installation. You can connect the PC via Ethernet, or if you have a wireless network,
your PC can be connected to the network wirelessly.•You will need to install this software on each PC that will access the Storage Central1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into your PC and the Smart Wizard screen opens.If the Smart Wizard screen does not appear, run Autorun.exe on the CD.Figure 3-8Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-6v1.0, September 20052. Click Install Software.3. Click Check for Updates and proceed according to the prompts. The software checks to see ifthe SC101 is on your network. For more information about software upgrades, see“Understanding the Product Update Features” on page 4-5.If Windows logo certification warnings appear, click Continue Anyhow to proceed.Figure 3-94. Choose the setup type that you want,Complete (recommended) or Custom.Follow the prompts to complete the
installation of several software driver
components. You will see the Storage
Central Manager software icon on your
desktop.Figure 3-10Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-7v1.0, September 2005Now, Create Disk Space for PCs That Will Use the SC1011. Click the Storage Central Manager software iconon your desktop.When the wizard is complete, this PC will now have a new drive available that you will see in
the Windows Explorer with the drive letter Windows assigned.2. Choose the Wizard configurationmode.The Wizard configuration mode is
explained in detail inChapter 4,“Management”, and in the helpdescribed in“Using the Status Barand Context Sensitive Help” on
page 3-8.Figure 3-113. Follow the on-screen prompts toallocate storage for this PC, setting
the size, name, password, and
sharing optionsFigure 3-12Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-8v1.0, September 20054. Verify that you can copy files to and from your new SC101 drive.5. Repeat these steps for each PC that will use the SC101 drives.Refer to the manual for instructions on how to use advanced features such as mirroring.Using the Status Bar and Context Sensitive HelpThe Storage Central SC101Configuration Manager Utility includes extensive context sensitive
help.The Status bar shows the status of operations in progress and provides useful feedback regarding
any task you are working on.Click Help to view context sensitive online help. The context sensitive online help provides
extensive help explaining how to complete any task you are working on.Note: The SC101 formats hard disks differently than a PC does. Do not swap harddisks between a SC101 and a PC: the data will be unreadable.Figure 3-13Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-9v1.0, September 2005Troubleshooting TipsHere are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. For additional help, seeChapter7, “Troubleshooting”.Always restart your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem, turn off the router, shut off the SC101, and shut down thecomputers.2. Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait about two minutes.3. Turn on the router. Wait about one minute.4. Turn on the SC101.5. Turn on the computers.Check the status lights to verify correct operation. When powered on, the SC101 power light will be on. When connected to an operational Ethernet
network, the Ethernet status light will be lit. The label on the SC101 identifies these status lights.Technical SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After completing the Smart Wizard configuration
assistant, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use it to register your
product athttp://www.NETGEAR.com/register.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1013-10v1.0, September 20054-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 4 ManagementThere are a variety of ways you can use you Storage Central SC101storage. This chapter describes
storage application scenarios; and explains how to manage your SC101, security considerations,
and file backup requirements.Storage Application ScenariosYou can share resources on the Storage Central SC101 for a wide variety of purposes.Storage applications may include:•Expanding the amount of disk storage available to one or more PCs on you network.•Sharing files, music, pictures, or movies with members of your household:–Sharing files such as software, documents, presentations, and text files.–Storing files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to
perform local sharing.•Keeping backup copies of important files to protect against data loss, and archiving software.An overview of these scenarios is presented here. Refer to the other chapters in this manual for
detailed implementation instructions.Figure 4-1SC101 provides extra storageReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1014-2v1.0, September 2005Expanding PC Disk Storage The SC101 easily allows you to expand the amount of disk space your PCs can access.Typically, enabling access to additional disk space for your PCs includes these elements:•One or more SC101 units each with one or two hard disks installed and the SC101 software
installed on each PC that will access the Storage Central unit.•Drive space created on the SC101 for your PCs to access.•The SC101 drive space attached to each PC that you want to use for running the software.•Restricting unauthorized access.–If your network does not include wireless access, and you want all these files to be
available for any computer connected to the network on which the SC101 software is
installed, then you do not need a password to restrict access.–If your network does include wireless access, then use a password to restrict access and
implement appropriate wireless security.Now, each PC with access to a SC101 drive can save files to the drive or copy files from it.Note: If you relocate your Storage Central SC1011 to another network, you will needto install the Storage Central software on any PC on the new network you plan
to use with the SC101. Remember to attach any existing SC101 drives to these
PCs accordingly.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1014-3v1.0, September 2005Easy Access to Photos, Music, or VideosThe SC101 allows you to create a central storage location for photos and multimedia.Typically, sharing photos, music, or videos, includes these elements:•One or more SC101 units each with one or two hard disks installed and the SC101 software
installed on each PC that will access the SC101 units.•The SC101 drive you allocate needs to be set to Shared.•Attach the SC101 drive to each PC that you want to use for running the software.•Video playback can be resource intensive. For accessing videos, you may find that the speed
of the hard disk drive and the speed of other elements of the network will contribute to a video
viewing experience that does not suffer from pauses. If the video is sent over a wireless
connection in your network, the new wireless technologies like those found in the NETGEAR
RangeMaxTM products will be good choices for such applications.•Restricting unauthorized access.–If your network does not include wireless access, and you want all these files to be
available for any computer connected to the network on which the SC101 software is
installed, then you do not need a password to restrict access.Figure 4-2Note: If you relocate your Storage Central SC101 to another network, you will needto install the Storage Central software on any PC on the new network that you
plan to use with the SC101. Remember to attach any existing SC101 drives to
these PCs accordingly.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1014-4v1.0, September 2005–If your network does include wireless access, then use a password to restrict access and
implement appropriate wireless security.Now, PCs with access to the drive can save or play media photos, music, or movies from it.Protecting Against Data LossYou can use theStorage Central SC101 disks to protect against data loss that can happen when a
hard disk fails or from other problems like virus attacks or accidental deletion.Backing up important files such as operating system files, important data files like tax records, or
files that you value for any reason, includes these elements:•An SC101 with one or two hard disks installed and the SC101 software installed on each PC
that will access the Storage Central unit.•Two options for backing up your data are:–Windows backup: Use Windows backup features to back up critical data to the Storage
Central SC101 disk, which can be scheduled to run automatically. Windows can also back
up its system files so that if it gets corrupted by a virus for example, you can restore a
working copy of Windows from your SC101 disk. refer to the help information included
with Windows for an explanation of how to use these features.–Mirroring: Mirroring protects against a hard disk failure. use the SC101 disk mirroring
feature to copy all files on a letter drive disk automatically in real time. Mirroring requires
a second hard disk to be installed in your SC101. You can combine mirroring with
Windows backup features. Depending on the speed of the hard disks that you install in the
SC101, mirroring can have an impact on performance, especially when used on shared
drives.•Restricting unauthorized access.–If your network does not include wireless access, and you want all these files to be
available to any computer connected to the network on which the SC101 software is
installed, then you do not need a password to restrict access.–If your network does include wireless access, then use a password to restrict access.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1014-5v1.0, September 2005Understanding the Product Update FeaturesThe Storage Central SC101includes product update features that make it easy for you to take
advantage of ongoing enhancements that NETGEAR provides. Both the product CD and the
Storage Central Manager let you easily update your SC101.How do the NETGEAR CD and the Storage Central Manager software update features differ?Note: The product update features require Internet access. No information is transferredto NETGEAR when you use the product update features.Table 4-1Updates Storage Central Manager Updates
FirmwareLocationNETGEAR CDYESAssures you use the most current Storage
Central Manager software when you first install
your SC101.NONETGEAR CDStorage Central
Manager
software on each
PCYESMakes it easy for you to keep all PCs using an
SC101 up to date without needing the CD.YESEvery PC that
uses an SC101.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1014-6v1.0, September 20055-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 5 ConfigurationThere are a variety of ways you can configure your Storage Central SC101.This chapter describes
how to use the wizards to configure your SC101.Understanding the Wizard Setup Mode and the Advanced
Configuration ModeYou can choose to configure the Storage Central SC101 with Wizard Setup mode or Advanced
Configuration mode. The table below explains both of these options.Table 5-2Configuration OptionAvailable TasksCommentWizard Setup Mode
Step-by-step screens help you add or
modify drive space (also known as
partitioning).
Wizard Setup is explained in this
chapter.• Name/rename drive partition.
• Change drive partition password
• Add capacity to a drive partition
• Attach any available drive partitions
• Share a drive partition
• Detach a drive partition
• Delete a letter drive partition)Best for first
time users.Advanced Configuration Mode
Pick an choose tasks without step-by-
step guidance.SeeChapter 6, “AdvancedConfiguration for step-by-stepinstructions on how to use these
options.All of the above plus:
• Change the Storage Central admin password
• Upload new firmware to an SC101
• View SC101 status information
• Change the hard disk name
• Recover orphan drive partitions when a useron a PC detaches the drive but does not
delete it from the disk.Best for
experienced
users.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1015-2v1.0, September 2005Using the Wizard Setup ModeThe Storage Central Manager software provides Wizard Setup and Advanced Configuration
modes. To use the Wizard Setup mode, follow the instructions below.You can use the wizards to create a new drive, manage existing drives, or to attach drives with the
following selections:•Create a New Drive•Manage Existing Drives•Attach Drives1. Click theicon, and both configurationmode options are displayed as shown to the
right.Figure 5-12. Select Wizard Setup and click Next.The Wizard Option screen opens.Figure 5-2Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1015-3v1.0, September 2005Creating a New DriveYou need to create at least one drive for each computer that will store data on a hard disk in the
Storage Central SC101.1. From the Wizard Option screen, select Create a New Drive, and click Next.2. Select which physical hard disk in the Storage Central SC101 to store data for this PC.3. Enter the name and size for the new drive that you are creating.4. You will be asked if you want to mirror thedrive and if the drive will be shared.•Mirroring: Requires two hard disks
installed in the SC101. Duplicates all
data for the new drive that you are
creating on the other hard disk.•Sharing: Allows more than one
computer to access the data at the same
time.5. When prompted, enter a password if youplan to use security (recommended).Figure 5-36. Follow the wizard prompts. When thewizard is complete, this computer will have
a new drive available that you can see in
Windows Explorer with the drive letter that
you specified.Figure 5-4Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1015-4v1.0, September 20057. Verify that you can copy files to and from your new SC101 drive.8. Repeat these steps for each computer that will use the SC101 drives.Managing an Existing DriveAfter you have created drives for each computer that will use the Storage Central SC101 you may
need to manage the drives. You can use the wizard to complete the following tasks:•Rename: Rename a drive that you created.•Change Password: Change the password for a drive that you created.•Add Capacity: Increase the capacity for a drive that you created. The increased capacity must
be at least 33 MB.•Share/Unshare: Change a shared drive to unshared; or change an unshared drive to shared.•Detach: Unmount the letter dive and make it available to new drives on the PC.•Delete: Erase the content on the drive and make space available for a new drive.Note: The SC101 formats hard disks differently than a PC does. Do not swap harddisks between a SC101 and a PC: the data will be unreadable.Note: For detailed information about these features, please see the online help in theStorage Central SC101 utility.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1015-5v1.0, September 2005To manage a drive, follow the steps below:1. From the Wizard Option screen,select Manage an Existing Drive,
and click Next.2. Choose the drive that you want tomanage and click Next.Figure 5-53. Choose the task that you want tocomplete, and follow the wizard
prompts.Figure 5-6Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1015-6v1.0, September 2005Attaching DrivesWhen you first create a shared drive it is only available to the PC that you were using when you
created it. If you want to use the shared drive from other PCs, then you must run the Storage
Central Manager software on that PC and attach the drive. You only need to attach the drive once.
From that point onward, the PC will be able to use the shared drive.To attach a drive, follow the instructions below.1. From the Wizard Option screen,select Attach Drive.2. If prompted, enter the password forthe drive.3. Click Attach Drive and follow theprompts.Figure 5-76-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 6 Advanced ConfigurationThere are a variety of ways you can configure your Storage Central SC101. For information about
using the Wizard Setup Configuration Options, see“Using the Wizard Setup Mode” on page 5-2.This chapter describes how to use Advanced Configuration to set up your SC101.You can use Advanced Configuration to complete the following tasks:•Status: Use the Check Central Storage Status button to check the status of the SC101.•Create/Manage drives: Create new drives or manage existing drives that you already created.
See“Creating or Managing Drives” on page 6-4.•Change hard disk name: Change the name of the hard disk.•View/attach available drive: View available drives, and attach a drive if one is available. See“View/Attach Available Drive” on page 6-5.•Change admin password: Change the password for the admin login. The admin login and
password are required to access sensitive areas of the SC101 Configuration Utility.•Firmware Upgrade: Upgrade the firmware for the Storage Central SC101. See“FirmwareUpgrade” on page 6-5.•Manage Broken Mirror: If you created a mirrored drive, and one of the hard disks installed
in the SC101 fails or is removed, then a broken mirror message is displayed. For more
information, see the help in the SC101 Configuration Utility.•Manage Broken Drive: If there is a problem while a drive is being created, such as losing the
network connection, then the drive can be broken. If this happens, use this feature to delete the
broken drive.If a PC is creating a shared drive, then it will appear to be broken to other PCs until the
creation process is complete.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1016-2v1.0, September 2005Using Advanced Configuration OptionsTo use Advanced Configuration, follow the steps below.1. Click the icon, select AdvancedConfiguration, and click Next.Figure 6-12. Select a drive and click Next.The Advanced Configuration Options
screen opens.3. Select the task that you want to complete.Figure 6-2Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1016-3v1.0, September 2005Checking Storage Central StatusTo use Advanced Configuration, follow the steps below.1. Click the icon, select AdvancedConfiguration, and click Next.2. Click the Check Storage Central Statusbutton.Figure 6-3The Status screen opens as shown to the
right.Figure 6-4Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1016-4v1.0, September 2005Creating or Managing DrivesTo create or modify drives, follow the instructions below.1. From the Advanced Configuration Optionsscreen, select Create/Manage drives.Figure 6-5The screen shown to the right appears.2. Select the drive that you want to work withand follow the onscreen instructions and
prompts. This screen includes the following
buttons:•Modify Drive•Detach Drive•Delete Drive•Create DriveFigure 6-6Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1016-5v1.0, September 2005View/Attach Available DriveUse the Attach Available Drive feature in the following situations:•A shared drive is created on a PC. Other PCs must attach to it in order to use the drive.•The reset button was used to reset the SC101. This detaches all drives.•You detached a drive from a PC so that a different PC could use it.To attach a drive, follow the steps below:1. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Attach Available Drive.2. Select and available drive, and follow the onscreen prompts to attach it.Firmware UpgradeYou can use the Firmware Upgrade feature to install firmware that you downloaded but have not
installed yet.To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps below:1. From the Advanced Configuration Options screen, select Upgrade Firmware.2. Enter the admin password.3. Browse to locate the firmware, and follow the onscreen prompts to install it.4. After the upgrade the SC101 reboots. Please wait for the reboot to complete. If you created alot of drives on the SC101 then it will increase the time needed for rebooting.Note: If a drive has a password associated with it then you must know the password inorder to attach the drive.Note: To upgrade the firmware you must know the admin password.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1016-6v1.0, September 20057-1v1.0, September 2005Chapter 7 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help troubleshoot your Storage Central SC101. Basic
functioning, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions are included.Basic FunctioningIf you have trouble setting up your SC101, check the tips below.The storage area network has no power•Make sure the power cord is connected to the storage area network.•Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it
is not a switched outlet.•Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your storage area
network.No lights are lit on the storage area networkIt takes a few seconds for the status light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the status light on the
storage area network.Note: For up-to-date SC101 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visithttp://kbserver.netgear.com.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1017-2v1.0, September 2005Common Problems and SolutionsThe table below lists common problems, and recommended actions.Frequently Asked QuestionsI cannot remember the SC101’s administration password.The default administration login (admin) uses a default password of “password”. You can reset the
SC101 to its default password with the Reset button. See“Restoring the Default Configuration” onpage 7-6.ProblemActionThe SC101 is not working.1. Is the SC101 on, and does it have power?See“Restoring the Default Configuration” on page 7-6.2. Is the SC101 status light lit?Seepage 2-4.3. Is the SC101 connected correctly?See“Installation and Basic Configuration” on page 3-1.New installation: I cannot access SC101
from my computer.1. Is the SC101 software installed correctly?
2. Did you cancel “Hardware Found” prompts duringinstallation?Remove the software and re-install it. Go to“Installationand Basic Configuration” on page 3-1.The SC101 worked before, but now it
doesn’t.1. Reboot the PC.
2. If the problem persists, reboot the router first, then theSC101, and then the PC.“Add letter drive failed” message appears
when creating a drive.Drive used to work, now it doesn’t get a
drive letter, and it doesn’t show up in
Windows Explorer.I am using a DHCP server, and the SC101
either fails to get an IP Address or gets an
IP Address conflict.Either reboot the SC101 or restart the network so that the
DHCP server clears this problem. The SC101 requires DHCP;
you cannot use the SC101 on a network that has static only IP
addresses.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1017-3v1.0, September 2005What does the Reset button on the back panel do? When pressed once, it reboots the SC101 When pressed and held for more than six seconds, it
resets the administrator password to default “password” and detaches all the letter drives. This is
handy in case your PC dies and you need gain access to those private/non-shared drives
previously-attached on that PC.I installed two Hitachi hard disks into the SC101, they don’t seem to work, why? Hitachi hard disks come with “Master” by default as the disk jumper settings, you must change
them to “Cable Select” (remember to power off the SC101 before you do that).You may run into the same problem with disks from other vendors, always make sure you use the
“Cable Select” jumper settings with the SC101.The SC101 shows the message “No Storage Central device was found”.Check the following things:•Make sure that the DHCP server is up and running. (If the green LED flashes three times
periodically, something is wrong with the DHCP server.)•The PC and the SC101 must be connected to the same LAN/sub-network (not across different
routers, for example)•The green power LED should be solid•You must have at least 1 hard disk plugged into the SC101.•ATA5 or older IDE hard disks are not supported (If you plug in an unsupported disk, the green
LED will flash four times periodically)•If you upgrade the firmware, or click the reset button, or disconnect and reconnect the CAT5
cable to the SC101, the SC101 will reboot, please wait for about two minute for the reboot to
complete. If you create many drives, it may take some extra seconds to the reboot the
complete.•You may be running some personal firewall software on your PC. The SC101 works behind
Windows XP Personal Firewall, but doesn’t work behind firewalls like Trend Micro Personal
Firewall and Norton firewall. Disable the firewall, or configure the firewall to open UDP port
20001.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1017-4v1.0, September 2005I unplugged the disk from SC101 and plugged it to a PC. Why doesn’t the PC
recognize the disk content? The data content saved on the Storage Central hard disk is NOT compatible with your personal
computers. You can’t use the IDE hard disk on both your PC and the Storage Central device.Sometimes I lose the drive letter of the drive. How do I get it back? Detach the drive and attach it again. If that doesn’t help, reboot your PC (you may also need to
reboot SC101 and the router too) and it will be back.How do I know whether my hard disk is broken (e.g., gets bad sector)? The green power LED of the SC101 will blink: If one 200ms blink at 1.5s intervals and continues
that way, disk 1 is bad If two 200 ms blinks at 1.5s intervals and continues that way, disk 2 is badThe default hard disk is named by the IP address. How do I tell which disk is
which? In the Wizard mode, the physical size of the disk is shown in the disk list, in the Advanced
Configuration mode, if you move the mouse over to the disk entry, a tool tip box will show up and
tell you the disk information as well.However, if two disks are of the same physical size, the GUI doesn’t have a way to tell the
difference. What you can do is unplug one disk (power-off the unit first), rename the one disk left
in the device, then re-plug back the second disk and rename it too.I don’t see those previously-created private (non-shared) drives. What can I do? If you remove and reinstall the software without being connected to the SC101, or your PC simply
dies/goes away, then you won’t be able to see those drives. What you can do in those cases is to
press and hold the reset button on the back panel for more than six seconds. After the SC101
reboots, you should be able to see those drives in the Advanced Configuration mode’s Available
Drives list and attach them again.Please note that this reset sequence will reset the administrator password back to default
“password”. You should change it again for security.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1017-5v1.0, September 2005Can I un-mirror a mirrored drive? There is currently no option to remove mirroring for a mirrored drive. However, you can simply
power-off the unit and unplug one of the hard disk and power it on. The mirrored drive on the
plugged hard disk becomes a regular drive. After that, power off the unit and plug the second hard
disk back in and power it on, you will get a “broken mirror” drive on that second disk, which you
should delete to recover the storage space.Why does the administrator password authentication show up sometimes, not all
the time? And why does it show two times sometimes? The administrator password authentication is required for the following operations:•Firmware upgrade•Hard-disk name change•Drive name and password change•Delete an existing driveFor the same Storage Central Manager GUI session, it is authenticated the first time you try to run
one of the operations, after that, the same GUI session won’t need authentication again until you
exit and restart SCM.The password authentication is done once for each hard disk on which the letter drive is created. In
case of a mirrored drive, it is created on two physical disks and therefore the authentication page
will come up two times, one for each hard disk.Why doesn’t my old IDE drives show up? ATA5 or below IDE drives are not supported, you need an ATA6 or above. If you plug in an ATA5
HD, after rebooting, the green power LED will flash four times periodically, to signal that an old
ATA5 or below IDE drive.I created a shared drive on one PC. Why doesn’t it show up in other PCs? After creating the shared drive on one PC, it doesn’t automatically show up on other PCs, you need
attach it once from the other PCs. You can use the “Attach drive” function in either the Wizard
Setup mode, or the Advanced Configuration mode to attach the shared drive, or any detached non-
shared drive.Reference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC1017-6v1.0, September 2005I reconnect the CAT5 cable on SC101 to the router, then SCM can’t find SC101, and
my drives get disconnected. Why? When SC101 detects a cable disconnection and reconnection, it will reboot itself automatically.
Wait about two minutes for the reboot the complete.The Storage Central Status screen shows more drives than the Manage Drive
screen. Why?Each time you create a mirrored drive, the SC101 adds two drives, one drive on each hard disk.
Each time you add capacity (i.e., span) to a drive, a new drive is created with the added capacity,
and linked with the original drive. The number of drives shown in the Storage Central Status
screen shows the total number of all those drives, including non-shared drives created on other
PCs, and broken drives too.The drive creation process failed and I was asked to delete the incomplete drive
and try again. I don’t see that drive in the Storage Central Manager software. How
can I delete it?Usually, the incomplete drive/broken drive can be seen on the Manage Broken Drive screen and
can be deleted from there.In very rare cases, the drive was allocated in the SC101 hard disk, but it is not formatted and its
property was not communicated back to the Storage Central Manager, which caused the SCM to
not able to find it.When this happens, the drive is created unsuccessfully, but it may still take up storage space from
the SC101 hard disk. You should remove it to make the storage space available to other drives. See
the SC101 support page on the NETGEAR Web sitehttp://www.netgear.com for further assistance.Restoring the Default ConfigurationThis section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings to the SC101.Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the Storage Central SC101. Use this method to
reset the administrator password to the default “password”, and detach all non-shared drives (only
one PC is able to attach to a non-shared drive, if that PC goes away, reset is the only way for
another PC to gain access to that drive). Please be assured that the reset process will NOT reset any
drives or the data on the drives.See“The reset button is located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket.” onpage 2-4 for a description of this button.A-1v1.0, September 2005Appendix A SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Storage Central SC101 technical specifications.Specifications for the SC101ParameterStorage Central SC101Network ManagementPC based SmartWizard Configuration Management software.Status LEDsPower/Ethernet LAN/Hard Disk DriveDimensions:6.75” x 4.25” x 5.66”Power Adapter12V, 5 AWeight4 lbsElectromagnetic
ComplianceFCC Part 15 Class B, CE, C-tick, ICEnvironmental
SpecificationsOperating temperature: 0 to 35° C
Operating humidity: 5-95%, non-condensingReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101A-2v1.0, September 2005B-1v1.0, September 2005Appendix B Related DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete
understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product.Document LinkInternet Networking and
TCP/IP Addressing:http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htmGlossary:http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htmReference Manual for the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101B-2v1.0, September 2005

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