American Megatrends StorTrends 1108-J User manual

Quick Hardware Setup Guide
English
MAN-1108-QH
7-11-02
StorTrends®1U NAS(Series 1108)
Network Attached Storage
Thank you for purchasing the StorTrends 1U NAS. Please take a few minutes to review this
quick guide before beginning the installation process. If you require a further explanation of any
item covered in this guide, please refer to the installation instructions on your CD.
Contents for the StorTrends 1U NAS (Series 1108)
You should have received the following:
•StorTrends 1108
•NAS Software Installation CD ROM
•All Hardware and Software Manuals are on the Installation CD ROM
•Software License Agreement
•Warranty and Registration Card
Technical Support
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the StorTrends 1108, call American Megatrends
technical support at 770-246-8645.
Web Site: http://www.ami.com/support/
Inspect Contents
Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged, call 770-246-8600. Leave it in its
original packing. Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-connected
anti-static mat.
Open Chassis
Remove the lid by unlocking the top. Lift the lid up and then off.
Locate the four screws that secure the rear cover and remove them. Remove the rear cover by
lifting it straight up and then off.
Install CPU and Memory, Continued
The SDRAM DIMM socket on the motherboard can be populated with either 1 MB x 64 (or 72), 2
MB x 64 (or 72), 4 MB x 64 (or 72), 8 MB x 64 (or 72), or 16 MB x 64 (or 72) DIMMs.
Note: Registered DIMM modules are not supported. Double Stacked DIMM modules are not
supported. If you are using the AMI NAS software, you must install 256 MB of memory.
In order for you to insert the memory module, you must remove the I/O shield. Unscrew the four
screws that secure the rear I/O shield. Lift the shield along with the network interface connectors
and cables out of the way. Insert the memory and replace the rear I/O shield.
Replace Cover
Replace the cover by aligning the pins on the chassis cover with the pin guides on the chassis.
Replace the four screws to secure it into place.
Install into Rack
Mount the rack rails to the side of the StorTrends 1108 chassis. See your rail/slide and rack
installation guide for exact instructions on installing a 1U chassis.
Caution
•Check the leveling jacks to be sure that they are fully extended.
•Make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component.
•Extend one component at a time from the rack.
•Install heavier components on the bottom of the rack.
Install CPU and Memory
Locate the Socket 370 and insert the CPU. Mount the cooling fan and heatsink on top of it. Plug the
CPU cooling fan into connector JP6. It is a 3-pin berg that connects the fan on the CPU heat sink to
the motherboard power. JP6 is located in-between the CPU and memory slot.
Connect Cables
NIC1 NIC2 Power Power
Check the power supplies on the back of the chassis. Both two power supplies must be in the “On”
position designated by a line. Connect the power cord and LAN cables(s) as applicable.

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
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eZswap™ Hard Drive Installation
Slide the StorTrends 1108 out and unlock the chassis cover. Select an available eZswap™ bay.
Simply drop in a SCSI hard drive and secure it into place by sliding the lever forward.
Power On
To power on the unit, press the “ESC” and “OK/MENU” buttons at the same time. They are
located on the right side of the faceplate.
IP Setup
The first screen you see on the LCD panel will display the AMI logo. Press the “OK/MENU”
button. This will take you to the Main Menu screen.
Main Menu
System Controls
IP Setup
Using the arrow buttons, select IP Setup and press the “OK/MENU” button.
NIC Selection
NIC 0
NIC 1
The StorTrends 1108 has two NIC (network interface cards) adapters. NIC1 and NIC2. Using the
arrow buttons, select the NIC you would like to setup, depending on the NIC adapter you used to
connect to your network. Once you have made your selection press the “OK/MENU” button.
NIC 0 IP Setup
DHCP
STATIC IP
Using the arrow buttons, select the type of IP address you would like to assign. Press the
“OK/MENU” button once you have made your selection.
IP Setup, Continued
If you selected DHCP, you will be asked to restart the StorTrends 1108. Once the StorTrends 1108
powers back on, you are finished setting up the unit itself and can move on to the NAS software
setup.
If you selected Static IP, the Static IP Config screen will display.
Static IP Config
IP 000.000.000.000
Mask 000.000.000.000
Gate 000.000.000.000
Use the “up” and “down” arrow buttons to change the value for each digit you wish to change in the
IP field. Use the “right” and “left” arrow buttons to navigate the whole IP value. Once you have
entered the entire IP address, press the “OK/MENU” button. You will be prompted with a message
that states:
Accept Change
Yes
No
If Yes, press the “OK/MENU” button and another prompt will appear.
Setup Changed
Changes will be
In effect only
After reboot
Press the “OK/MENU” button and continue the same process for the Mask and Gateway values.
Once you have completed that, go to the System Control screen and select Reboot.
Once the StorTrends 1108 powers back on, you are finished setting up the unit itself and can move
on to the NAS software setup.
NAS Software
Once the hardware setup is complete, you will be ready to configure the StorTrends 1108 remotely
using the AMI NAS Software. Open your Internet browser and type in the StorTrends 1108’s IP
address inside the Internet browser address field. Once you activate the address, the log on screen
will display. Enter admin for the username and password for the password to continue.
The AMI NAS Software screen will display and you are now ready to setup the NAS Software.
Click on Configuration and then Quick Setup. Follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information on how to setup the American Megatrends StorTrends 1108 NAS unit,
consult your User’s Manual located on the CD.
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