Shutting Down and Restarting
Direct-Attached and SAN Configuration
The Shutdown/Restart option applies only to the NAS server. If you need to
shut down a direct-attached storage array, shut down the NAS server first.
Shut down the NAS server if you:
Move the device to a new location
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Anticipate a power outage in your building and you do not have an
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uninterruptible power supply for the device
Restart the NAS server if you install a new version of the Command View
NAS web interface.
Note
When restarting the NAS server in a direct-attached
configuration, it is not necessary to shut down or restart the
storage array.
When shutting down or restarting the server, keep in mind that:
You and any other connected users will lose the connection to the device.
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The Command View NAS web interface in the current browser cache
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becomes invalid. The browser closes and you must re-connect to the
system after it reboots.
To shut down or restart the device:
1
In the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab,
then navigate down the tree and select Shutdown/Restart.
2
Click Actions > Shutdown/Restart.
3
Select:
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Shutdown if you want to shut down the NAS server completely.
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Shutdown/Restart if you want to shut down and restart the NAS
server. If you have installed new firmware, the system will use it on
reboot. Wait approximately five minutes for the system to be restored.
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Click OK.
Configuring Your System and Network
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