PowerNAS CMA User manual

Welcome to the PowerNAS CMA Quick Start Guide. Here you’ll find everything you need to get started and to
configure your device for use within your network. The PowerNAS CMA is designed to be easy to setup with
just a few mouse clicks using the Microsoft Windows 8.1 familiar interface.
Parts List
One (1) PowerNAS CMA Device
One (1) UK Mains Cable
Two (2) Case Door Keys
One (1) 1m White Cat5e Cable
One (1) Wireless Antenna
One (1) Windows 8.1 Restore DVD
One (1) PowerNAS CMA Quick Start Guide
If you ordered a device pre-populated with drives:
Four (4) drive trays, populated with drives, separated from the PowerNAS CMA device.
If you ordered a diskless model:
Four (4) drive trays, filled with dummy drives secured by two (2) screws each.
Eight (8) additional hard drive screws.
Setting up your PowerNAS CMA
To connect to your PowerNAS CMA appliance in order to set it up you will need the following:
a USB keyboard and mouse
a suitable video display – connected to either of the HDMI ports or DVI video port
an Ethernet cable (if connecting to a wired network)
a Phillips screwdriver (if installing your own hard drives)

Installing Hard Drives
If you ordered a PowerNAS CMA with hard drives, they will already be installed in the drive trays. Insert them
into the drive bays, with the tray numbered ‘0’ at the bottom, followed by 1, 2, and 3 at the top. Drive
numbering is for your convenience only and has no bearing on the operation of your PowerNAS CMA.
If you ordered a diskless PowerNAS CMA, your drive trays will be in the PowerNAS CMA device, filled with
dummy drives secured by two screws each. Remove the dummy drives and use those screws and the
additional eight screws in the accessories kit to install your chosen drives into the drive carriers.
Plugging in your PowerNAS CMA Appliance
To connect the appliance to your network and prepare it for configuration, perform the following steps. Refer
to page 4 for a guide to the back panel of your PowerNAS CMA.
1. Connect a HD-ready monitor to either of the HDMI ports, or a PC monitor to the DVI port
2. If connecting to a wired network
a. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. Connect the other end to a switch
or router connected in turn to the device you plan to use to configure your PowerNAS CMA.
3. If connecting to a wireless network
a. Attach the wireless antenna to the rear of the PowerNAS CMA. The wireless antenna is
magnetic and we suggest attaching it in the middle of the rear cooling fan. Connect up the 2
wireless screw connectors from the antenna to the rear of the system – Take care when
screwing these in.
4. Plug one end of the power cord into the back panel of the device and plug the other end into a power
socket or UPS device.
5. Plug the USB keyboard and keyboard into the ports at the rear panel.
6. If required, connect up any ancillary devices, such as USB, Analogue or Digital Audio SPDIF cables.

Back Panel Layout and LED Indicators

Boot into Windows
The device will boot up and you’ll see some text messages on the display as the operating system loads. When
the system has finished booting (it will take longer than usual for the initial boot up while it sets things up), you
will be presented with the quick setup wizard for Windows 8.1
Figure 1: Windows Initial Setup Screen
The first screen will be pre-populated and show United Kingdom. If you are outside of the United Kingdom
please change these values to your local country. Click on Next to continue.

Figure 2: Enter Product Key
You must enter the Windows Product Key. This will be found at the bottom of your PowerNAS CMA product.
You can skip this step, but you must enter this key within 3 days otherwise Windows will not function properly
and prompt you randomly for the product key.

Figure 3: Accept Windows Licence
Once you’ve entered your licence key you will be presented with the Licence terms. Please read these and click
on I accept once read and understood.

Figure 4: Enter PC Name
Now you’ve agreed to the Windows Licence you can personalise and get started with your new PowerNAS
CMA. Please select your colour scheme and enter in a name for your PC. This is the name that identify the
system on your network. Click on Next to continue.

Figure 5: Select your network
You will now be presented with the wireless networks local to you. These will be listed under WiFi. If you have
connected your PowerNAS CMA directly via an Ethernet cable to a Switch/Router then this will show the
Network connected at the top of the list.
To connect to a wireless network, please select the network from the list and if appropriate, enter your
Wireless Key to connect, following the on-screen instructions.

Figure 6: Choose settings preference
Once you’ve connected to your network on the previous step you will be presented with the above screen. We
suggest using Use express settings, but you may click on Customise if you wish to set personal preferences.
Once you’ve proceeded you will be presented with further options to setup Windows – This will include signing
into Microsoft Online – You may choose to setup an account with Microsoft at this point. Please follow the
steps shown on screen.