HP Data Vault User manual

Quick Start

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How you connect your HP Media Vault to your network
depends on your network configuration.
This example shows a router cconnecting the following:
dHP Media Vault
eDesktop PC
fLaptop with a wireless adapter
gBroadband modem
The HP Media Vault comes pre-configured to use DHCP;
therefore, using a DHCP-enabled router is highly
recommended. By default, most routers include a DHCP
server. For more information, check your router
documentation.
If you have wireless functionality on your network,
ensure that you correctly enable the security settings on
your networking equipment.
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1. Plug one end of the power cord into the HP Media Vault’s
power receptacle and the other end into an electrical
outlet.
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the HP Media
Vault and the other end to an available Ethernet port on
your router or switch.
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Firmly press in the power button on the front of the HP Media
Vault. Wait approximately one minute for your HP Media
Vault to become active and ready to use.
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Check the OK, Link, Hard Drive, and Warning lights on
the front of the HP Media Vault.
OK
GREEN: Indicates that the HP Media Vault is ready.
OFF: Stays off until fully powered. If it remains off, see Quick
Start Troubleshooting.
Link
GREEN: Network connected and ready.
OFF: Network connection problem. See Quick Start
Troubleshooting.
Hard Drive
FLASHING AMBER: Accessing HP Media Vault’s hard drive.
OFF: HP Media Vault’s hard drive is not being accessed.
Warning
OFF: No occurrence of errors or warnings.
YELLOW or RED: See Quick Start Troubleshooting.
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The Software Installation Disc contains software applications
that help you do the following:
• Easily backup and restore your PC
• Receive HP Media Vault health information
• Customize the HP Media Vault’s settings
In order for all the PCs on your network to use these
applications, you must install the software on each PC.
Insert the disc labeled “Software Installation Disc” into your
PC. Click Start Installation. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Clicking the icon on your desktop launches an HP
application that lets you access the software that comes with
the HP Media Vault. The application also lets you access the
User’s Guide and includes links to HP Support.
Software
Installation Disc

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The system tray icon watches for and displays messages
about the HP Media Vault’s health, firmware updates,
warnings, and critical problems.
The system tray icon can appear as:
• Normal: No critical errors or warnings. Periodically the
normal system tray icon displays HP Media Vault
updates.
• Yellow: Hover your mouse over the yellow system tray
icon to display a warning message about a specific HP
Media Vault activity.
• Red: A red system tray icon automatically alerts you
regarding a critical hardware problem. Immediate
action needs to be taken.

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Troubleshooting
You don’t have an available port on your network’s
router
Step 1. To add additional Ethernet ports, connect an Ethernet
switch to your router. Refer to the switch documentation for
instructions on how it connects to your router.
Step 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable that came with
the HP Media Vault to the switch and the other end to your HP
Media Vault.
Your HP Media Vault turns itself off after a few minutes
Make sure you press in the power button until you feel the
button “click.” Failure to press in the button far enough can
cause the HP Media Vault to automatically power itself off after
starting.
Your HP Media Vault’s is not green
Step 1. Make sure that you press in the power button until you
feel the button “click.” Failure to press in the button far enough
can cause the HP Media Vault to automatically power itself off
after starting.
Step 2. Make sure you have correctly plugged in all the cable
connections and the power cord.
Step 3. Restart all the devices on your network, including your
computers and the HP Media Vault.
Your HP Media Vault’s is not green
Step 1. Make sure all devices on your network are correctly
installed and that the cables are connected to the proper ports.
Step 2. Make sure your router has power.
Step 3. Restart your router (or unplug and plug it back in).
Step 4. If you are using your own Ethernet cable, try using the
Ethernet cable that came with the HP Media Vault.
Your HP Media Vault’s is yellow or red
Check the troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide that came
on the HP Media Vault’s Software Installation Disc.

Q5991-5174 HP Media Vault Quick Start
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