Installing the CTERA C200

To install the CTERA C200

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

   See Installing a SATA Hard Drive in the CTERA C200.

2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port, and connect the other end to your Ethernet LAN switch or router.

   

3. Connect the provided power supply cable to the power jack, and connect the power supply to the wall outlet.

   

4. Press the Power button at the back of the appliance.

   The appliance will start up, and the Ready/Status LED will flash rapidly in orange and then green. When the LED turns steady green, the appliance is ready.

   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.