RevoCenter SeriesUser GuideWindows Home Server 2011
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100Specific problems and corrective actionsThe following contains specific problems that may arise during the use of your server. Possible solutions a
101(3) Select Reset the Windows Home Server Dashboard from the drop-down menu. (4) Click OK. Backup service is not runningIf you see the If backup ser
102Can’t connect to some computers on the RevoCenter Series Remote Access pageMake sure the home computer is configured to allows remote desktop conne
1035 Click Select Users. User accounts with administrator privileges are automatically allowed to connect. If you want to allow additional user accoun
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Contents1 Introduction 14Features 14Specifications 16Overview 17Front view 17Rear view 19System LED indicators 202 Setting up the system 24Check p
13Access the shared folders on the home server 74Enable iTunes service 75Stream Media files 76Using the one-touch USB backup feature 79Accessing the R
141 IntroductionThank you for choosing the RevoCenter Series. The RevoCenter Series is a data storage and digital media content server for your digita
15Media files” on page 76 for more information.• Remotely wakeup the home server. See “When the back up process is completed, the USB backup indicator
16SpecificationsProcessor Intel® Atom™ Processor Chipset ICH9RDrive storage Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard disk drives (HDD)Memory Up to
17OverviewFront view Digital media player supportAny DLNA certified deviceDigital media file support• MPEG-2, MPEG-1, WMV/VC-1, AVI, DVR-MS, H.264/M
183 Hard disk drive (HDD) status indicator4 Network indicator5 USB backup button/USB backup indicator6 USB 2.0 port7 Front doorOpen the door to access
19Rear view Note: If you plug a USB storage device into a USB port and the system doesn’t detect it, please unplug the device and plug it into anothe
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20System LED indicatorsFront panel LED indicatorsThe LED indicators mounted on the front panel provide information about the status of the system, its
212 System status White Random blink• System is booting• Brand new HDD is mounted before disk format is performed On System initialize operation com
224 Network White On Link between system and networkRandom blinkNetwork accessOff Network disconnected5USB device backup White On • USB storage device
23Gigabit Ethernet port LED indicatorsNo. Indicator Color State Description1 Speed indicator None Off 10 Mbps connectionGreen On 100 Mbps connectionAm
242 Setting up the systemFollow these steps to set up the RevoCenter Series to run in your home network. • Check package contents• Select a location f
25Check package contentsCheck the following items from the package:• RevoCenter Series system•Power cord•Network cable• RevoCenter Series Installation
26Select a locationBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following fa
27System requirementsFor best results, your computer should meet the following hardware and software requirements:• Processor • 1 GHz Pentium 3, Penti
28• Internet connection• 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connection• Broadband connection (DSL or cable)• Broadband router (DHCP enabled and me
29Connect the power cordPlug the power cord into the power connector and the other end into an electrical outlet.
3Safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the pro
30Connect to the home network Important: Connect the RevoCenter Series to your broadband router with a network cable. Wireless connection to your broa
31Power on the systemAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system
32Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computerAfter setting up your RevoCenter Series, you must install the Windows Home Server Con
332 Click the Download and run the setup wizard icon. 3 Click the Download Software for windows icon to help you connect this computer to the server.
34After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your RevoCenter Series. After the i
35 Note: If Microsoft .Net 4.0 isn't installed on your PC, the Windows Home Server Connector installer will download and install it. This process
36Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computersYou can follow similar steps to install connector software on other computers. 1 Pl
373 Enter the Windows Home Server administrator password. 4 Click Next and follow all onscreen instructions until you finish installation. 5 Once i
38Note: Please ensure your PC's wireless and wired connections are on the same subnet to avoid causing problems when setting up Windows Home Serv
39To log onto the home server using Windows Home Server icon:1 On your computer, click Start > Programs > Windows Home Server 2011 Launch Pad th
4Warnings• Do not use this product near water.• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be serio
403 Click the Dashboard icon and enter your administrator password to log in the dashboard main page.
413 Windows Home Server DashboardThe Windows Home Server Dashboard is a tool that provides remote management of the home server and allows you to moni
42on each of your home computers, they are automatically backed up on each night to your home server. The options on the Computers & Backup tab a
43Users You can use the Users tab on the Windows Home Server Dashboard to create a personal user account, enable a guest account, and maintain user ac
44Server Folders and Hard DrivesYou can use the Server Folders and Hard Drives tab on the Windows Home Server Dashboard to add, open, remove, and view
45Previous versions are enabled by default but can be disabled/enabled manually through the Server Folders and Hard Drives tab. Opening a hard drive&
46The options on the Share folders and Hard Drives tab allow you to:• ADD - Create a new shared folder on the home server.• VIEW/CHANGE - View and cha
47Lights OutLights Out is a power management add-in software that allows you to set the home server into suspend mode or wake the system at a chosen
48Last recorded events This panel shows the last power events like standby or wake-up. System InformationThe System Information tab on the Windows Hom
49To adjust the LED brightness of the home server:On the LED Brightness field, drag the slider in a horizontal manner to a desired position.Note: When
5• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circ
50Hardware Health and Performance MonitorUse the Hardware Health and Performance Monitor settings page to set a refresh interval for monitoring data,
51entire network from one convenient location so you can take the necessary actions to correct any problems. The possible health states are as follows
52server settings. The Settings window provides a variety of administrative options. In the Settings window you can configure the settings for the fo
53General The General settings page allows you to modify the date and time, language selection, Windows Update settings, Customer Experience Improveme
54MediaThe Media settings page allows you to enable or disable Windows Home Server media sharing capabilities. And also the to set up video streaming
55HomeGroupA HomeGroup makes it easier to share pictures, music, videos, and documents with other computers running Windows 7. The HomeGroup is connec
56Remote Web AccessYou must configure your home server for remote access to easily access your files and home computers from anywhere with an Internet
57• Port 80 - Connects over your home network to the RevoCenter Series home page using the HTTP protocol.• Port 443 - Connects over your home network
588 After you configure remote access, test the remote connectivity from outside of your home. Refer to “Access the RevoCenter Series home page” on pa
594 Managing the serverAfter you complete the Windows Home Server Setup and install the Windows Home Server Connector software on all of your home com
6need for service• the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructionsNote: Adjust only those controls that are covered b
60Create user accountsAfter you complete Windows Home Server Setup and install the Windows Home Server Connector software on all of your home computer
614 Click the Users tab. 5 Select Guest, then click View the account properties, be sure the user account check box is selected. Caution: If you have
62To add a personal user account:1 Double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray.2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Launch pad. 3 Cl
637 Select the shared folder access for this user account then click Next. 8 Select Remote Web Access for this user account. 9 Select the Do not allo
64Add a shared folderShared folders are places for you to organize and store files on the home server so that you can share them with other people on
65Configure backup for home computersYou can customize the backup of each of your home computers from the Windows Home Server Dashboard. Note: After y
665 The back up status will be displayed in the Back up status column.
67Back up the home serverYou can back up your home server to ensure that you have backup copies of important files that are located in your Windows Ho
689 Be sure that Show all disks that can be used as back up disks is selected, then select the drive you would like to use to back up your home server
6911 Click Next and specify the back up schedule.12 Click Next. And select which items to back up.
7Regulations and safety noticesFCC statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
7013 Confirm the back up settings and click Apply settings. 14 When you’ve finished the Back up HDD configuration, you can the back up the drive info
71Access the RevoCenter Series home pageAfter you configure a user account for remote access, you can use a Web browser on a computer that is outside
723 Log on to the Windows Home Server Launch Pad then click the Remote Access Icon. 4 Log on with User name and password.The home page include three t
73Note: Make sure that the home computer is configured to allow remote access. • Shared Folders - Allows you to access the shared folders you have acc
74Access the shared folders on the home serverTo access the shared folders using the Windows Home Server icon:1 Right-click the Windows Home Server ic
75Enable iTunes serviceThe Digital Media Server feature allows you to enable or disable the iTunes server function, specify how often the music librar
76Stream Media filesYou can use Windows Media Player 11 or iTunes to play music files stored on the home server to your computer. To stream audio in W
774 Click the Library tab. The Acer RevoCenter Series appears in the navigation pane. 5 Browse or search for the item you want to play, then click the
78To stream audio in iTunes:1 Make sure that media sharing and the iTunes service are enabled. Refer to “Enable iTunes service” on page 75 for more in
79Using the one-touch USB backup featureThe USB backup button on the front panel allows you to back up data from a USB storage device to the home serv
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802 Press the USB backup button. The USB backup indicator blinks white. 3 All files on the USB storage device are copied into the Public shared folder
816 When the back up process is completed, the USB backup indicator turns solid white. Accessing the RevoCenter via Windows Phone 7After you configur
823 Open the My Home Server application on your Windows Phone 7 device. 4 Enter your Windows Home Server address and press submit.5 Enter your user na
83UsersThe users panorama item is designed to perform basic user management tasks, including:• View user account details• Enable/disable a user accoun
84MediaThe media panorama lets you discover and view streams of media elements stored on your server.
855 Configuring the hard disk driveThe system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SATA hard disk drives. Warning: The first hard drive, located
86(2) Remove the HDD carrier by pressing the HDD carrier latch (1). (3) Pull the lever (2) and slide the HDD carrier from the chassis (3). (4) Insert
87(6) With the lever still extended, slide the carrier all the way into the drive bay (1). Do not push on the lever until it begins to close by itself
88(3) Click the Alert Viewer. (4) Select the new hard drive warning message then click Format the hard disk.(5) Select the hard disk to format then cl
89Removing a hard disk drive Caution: If you are removing a hard drive which is defined as a server back up drive, be sure to remove it from Dashboard
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902 Remove the HDD from the home server. Note: Before removing the HDD, make sure the HDD indicator on the front panel lights purple. (1) Open the doo
91(4) Close the door of the home server. Replacing a failed hard disk drive1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the “Removing a hard disk drive” section. 2 Remov
92(2) Slightly bend the left side rail and insert the pins into the HDD’s mounting holes (2). 4 Install the new HDD to the home server.
936 TroubleshootingThis chapter describes a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your home server.If you are unable to resolve
94Recovering or restoring the home serverRevoCenter Series includes a Server Recovery DVD that allows you to recover your home server after a system f
952 Click Next. 3 Read the End-User License Agreement. If you agree with the terms of the agreement, then select the I accept the terms of the user li
965 Recover the home server.(1) Connect the USB pen drive with the server restore image inside and plug into USB port on server.(2) Press the power bu
987 Select Restore your server from a back up: Use this option to recover from a system failure. You will lose your system settings and user accounts.
998 Click Next and follow all onscreen instructions until you finish recovery process.
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