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Chapter 1: Introduction to SmartStor
This chapter covers the following topics:
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About this manual (below)
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Architecture (page 2)
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Protocol Support (page 2)
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Key Benefits (page 2)
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Specifications (page 3)
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Client OS Support (page 4)
Promise Technology’s SmartStor DS4600 is a direct attached storage (DAS)
solution for external storage targeted for small and medium business (SMB)
users and small office/home office (SOHO) users.
With a DAS product, users can save their work and have access to files without
having to carry around a disk drive or access a network connection. Multiple
backup and synchronization functions protect your data.
About This Manual
This
Product Manual
describes how to setup, use, and maintain the SmartStor
DS4600. It also describes how to use the SmartNAVI software that you install and
run on your Windows or Mac.
This manual includes a full table of contents, chapter task lists, and numerous
cross-references to help you find the specific information you are looking for.
Also included are four levels of notices:
Note
A
Note
provides helpful information such as hints or alternative
ways of doing a task.
Important
An
Important
calls attention to an essential step or point required
to complete a task. Important items include things often missed.
Caution
A
Caution
informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of
data and how to avoid them.
Summary of Contents for SmartStor DS4600
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Page 50: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 44 Click the Next button D to continue ...
Page 54: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 48 Figure 7 SmartStor file structure viewed from a MAC ...
Page 70: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 64 10 Click the Add button ...
Page 76: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 70 5 Click the folder whose contents you want to backup ...
Page 95: ...Chapter 3 SmartNAVI 89 Optional ...
Page 96: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 90 To view a photo click the View icon ...
Page 142: ...SmartStor DS4600 Product Manual 136 5 Boot the SmartStor See Connecting the Power on page 9 ...