Maxtor Shared Storage Plus+ User's Guide download pdf (Page 5)

Installing the Shared Storage 3

Installing the Shared Storage

Step 1 - Connect Your Drive

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your network, router or switch.

Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your

Shared Storage Plus drive.

Figure 3.

Connecting the Ethernet Cable

Connecting the Power

Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive’s

power connector.

Plug the female connector on the power cord into the power adapter.

Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your

power source.

Figure 4.

Connecting the Power

Step 2 - Power up Your Drive

Press the button on the front of your Maxtor Shared Storage Plus drive.

Your drive will now start. The startup process can take up to one minute

to complete.

• The light inside of the button will turn amber.

•When the light pulses green, your drive is ready and you can go

to Step 3.

Your drive will be accessible on your network approximately

10 seconds after the light turns green.

Figure 5.

Pressing the Power Button

Router/Switch

Ethernet Ports

Power Button

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