LaCie 5big Storage Server Quick Start Manual

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61.5. Network Connection and Names1.5.1. Minimum Network and Workstation RequirementsTo successfully use the 5big Storage Server, your network must meet the following requirements:Network Minimum RequirementsServer connection 100 Mbps Ethernet wired connection. LaCie highly recommends using1 Gb/s for better performance.Router/Firewall device A switch with wired Ethernet connectivity for the workstations tocommunicate with the 5big Storage Server. LaCie highly recommendsusing 1 Gb/s for better performance.IP address The 5big Storage Server assumes that network devices receive theirIP addresses from a DHCP server. For a static IP configuration, see1.14. Setting a Static IP Address.Internet access The 5big Storage Server must have access to the Internet for criticalupdates to Windows Storage Server 2008.Minimum Operating System Requirements for Workstations on the NetworkThe latest versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7The latest versions of Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6Linux 2.6