Operation Manual

Connecting the px12-450r
If you have purchased more than one px12-450r, complete all steps on one device before setting up
additional devices.
1. Make sure at least one hard drive is installed in the px12-450r. Refer to
http://support.lenovoemc.com for a list of drives approved for use with the px12-450r.
2. Use the included network cable to connect the px12-450r to a network hub or switch.
3. Connect the included power cords to the power supply connectors on the back of the px12-450r
and to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This provides redundant power for your px12-450r.
4. Power on the px12-450r.
5. Your px12-450r should power on automatically.
6. To set up your px12-450r, open a web browser and go to http://setup.lenovoemc.com, or enter the
device IP address or the model name "px12-450r" in your computer's web browser. Device Setup
will launch automatically the first time you access your px12-450r and guide you through
configuring basic setup options.
On a Mac use "local.px12-450r" to access Device Setup using the model name. For best results,
use a computer that is connected to the same subnet or network segment as the px12-450r. If
Device Setup doesn't launch, see Accessing Your Device If It's Not Discovered.
7. OPTIONAL: if desired, install the LenovoEMC Storage Manager and Twonky Media Server
software.
LenovoEMC Storage Manager will automatically scan your network and connect to available
Shares on the px12-450r.
Installing the Twonky Media Server software enables you to manage media aggregation on your
client computer.
Mac Users: When you install LenovoEMC Storage Manager, its icon will appear on the Menu
Bar. Shares on the px12-450r will mount and appear on the Mac Desktop.
NOTE: If the px12-450r Shares do not appear on the Mac Desktop, open Finder Preferences
and check Connected Servers under "Show these items...". You can also find the Shares listed
under Shared when you open a Finder window.
PC Users: When you install LenovoEMC Storage Manager, its icon will appear in the System
Tray. Shares on the px12-450r will automatically be assigned a drive letter and will be available in
the Network section in Windows Explorer or under Computer Network Locations.
If you receive a message from your operating system's firewall alerting you of network activity
while installing the software, be sure to unblock communications.
If you do not install the LenovoEMC Storage Manager, see Discovering the px12-450r Using Your
Computer OS for information on how to manually connect Shares on the device.
Important Rackmount Instructions
Please observe the following requirements when the px12-450r is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly:
Setting up Your px12-450r Network Storage
Connecting the px12-450r Network Storage to Your Network 7