Installing the CTERA C400

To install the CTERA C400

1. Install at least one hard drive in the appliance.

   See Installing a SATA Hard Drive in the CTERA C400.

2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN0 port, and connect the other end to your Ethernet LAN switch or hub.
3. Connect the provided power supply cable to the AC power input socket, and connect the other end to the wall outlet.
4. Turn the power switch at the back of the appliance to the ON position.

   The appliance will start up, and the Power LED will turn green.

   The appliance automatically obtains an IP address using DHCP.

   	Tip
   	If a DHCP server is not available, then after one minute, the appliance will use the IP address 192.168.192.5.
   	Warning
   	If you need to unplug the appliance, you must first shut it down as described in Shutting Down the CTERA Appliance. Failure to do so could result in data loss.