Owner's Manual

Linksys EtherFast
®
Series Instant RAID
Introduction
The EtherFast Instant RAID from Linksys is the perfect solution for any
small business or workgroup that needs extra storage. A massive 40 Gigabytes
of network attached storage ensures that you’ll have the storage space you
demand--that means no more worrying about losing valuable data.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Instant RAID’s hot-swap capability allows you
to hot-swap either hard drive with zero down time, effectively increasing your
productivity, making the Instant RAID the easiest way to add disk storage and
printer sharing to virtually any Windows-based LAN.
To compliment the seamless network integration, every Instant RAID also
boasts an impressive array of advanced features in one space-saving design.
Automatic data mirroring, disk rebuilding, and security access control pro-
vide the ultimate in network reliability and management.
The EtherFast Instant RAID from Linksys: Storage, Security, and Peace of
Mind.
RAID Features
• Continuous Data Mirroring
• Automatic Disk Rebuilding When Replacing a Hard Drive
• Hot-Swappable Drives
• Status Indicators
• Level 1 RAID Specs
General Features
• Auto-Sensing Connection for Easy LAN Installation
• Supports Windows-based LAN
• OS Tool-Based File Management
• Acts as a DHCP Server or Client
• Full Administrator Control
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Package Contents and System Requirements 2
Getting to Know the Instant RAID 3
Rear Panel 3
Front Panel 5
Buzzer 6
Basic Installation and Configuration 7
Installing the Instant RAID 7
Configuring the Instant RAID 8
Administration 12
Overview of Administrative Options 12
The Web-Based Administrative Interface 13
The Administrative Menu: Configuration 14
The Administrative Menu: Storage Management 16
Managing Shares, Groups, and Users 17
Nested Shares 18
Common Administrative Tasks 20
Maintaining the RAID Sub-System 21
Windows Client Setup 22
Introduction 22
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95 and 98 22
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 27
Using the RAID’s Print Server 32
Troubleshooting 34
Specifications 36
Customer Support 38
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Features
The Linksys EtherFast Instant RAID
NNoottee::
Linksys highly recommends that you regularly
backup the files on your Instant RAID. In no instance
will Linksys perform data recovery for lost data or files.