User's Manual

NSA-2400 Quick Start Guide

Overview

The NSA-2400 (the NSA) is a network storage

device for file sharing, data backup and data

protection in small (home) offices and/or

medium-sized offices.

This guide shows you how to:

1 Install hard drives

2 Make NSA Connections

3 Access the NSA using NDU (NSA

Discovery Utility) or your web browser

4 Set up the NSA using the wizard

5 Map the NSA to a network drive from any

computer

Note: See the User’s Guide for more details and specifications on the NSA.

Requirements

You need the following before you start:

•NSA

• Included CD containing the NDU (NSA Discovery Utility) and Genie Backup Manager

• Power cord and power supply (external)

• 8-wire Ethernet cable for Gigabit Ethernet

• Up to four SATA-1 (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) compatible hard disk(s) with 15-pin SATA power

connectors

• Screwdriver to install the hard disks in the disk trays

• USB cable (optional: you only need this if you want to expand storage capacity by connecting compatible USB

drives (version 2))

• Computer with Network Interface Card (NIC) and TCP/IP installed

• Network access device such as a switch or hub.

1 Install Hard Drives

Note: Hard drives are NOT hot swappable. The NSA must be turned off before you remove or install

hard drive(s).

1 Pull the tab on the left of the front door of the NSA to open it.