Power

Settings related to power for the LG Network Storage can be adjusted (Hibernation, UPS and System Shutdown).

Hibernation Setup

This allows all LG Network Storage hard disks to transition into stand-by to minimize energy consumption after a certain period of no data transfer. Reading or writing LG Network Storage data during the hibernation mode will gradually reactivate the LG Network Storage hard disks and fully activate after 3-15 seconds.

* It is recommended to utilize the stand-by function if user expects to leave the system unattended or NAS is not being used for an extended period of time.

¨ç To set up the hibernation function, click on the ¡®Edit¡¯ button.

¨è Check ¡®Enable¡¯ to select hibernation mode, or ¡®Disable¡¯ to deactivate. When selecting ¡®Enable¡¯, proceed to the next step.

¨é Set stand-by time.

¨ê If there is no data traffic during the given time, the LG Network Storage will enter hibernation mode. Time can be set to 10/30/60/120 minutes.

¨ë Click on the ¡®Apply¡¯ button to dictate changes to the LG Network Storage. Click on the ¡®Cancel¡¯ button to discard changes.

UPS Power Setting

An external UPS is effective for sudden power stoppages. When connecting an external UPS to the LG Network Storage, confirm the actions of the UPS.

¨ç Click on the ¡®Edit¡¯ button to configure UPS.

¨è Check ¡®Enable¡¯ to activate UPS, or ¡®Disable¡¯ to deactivate. When selecting ¡®Enable¡¯, proceed to the next step.

* LG Network Storage supports APC Style USB UPS only.

¨é Decide whether to shut down LG Network Storage after designated time interval or when UPS power becomes low in case of unexpected external power cut.

* When setting it to shut down depending on remaining power of LG Network Storage, The time interval might differ from one UPS type to another.

¨ê Decide whether to maintain UPS power when LG Network Storage shuts down due to unexpected power cut.

* If another device is connected to UPS, Please do not turn off UPS but keep the power on.

¨ë Click on the ¡®Apply¡¯ button to enter changes to the LG Network Storage. Click on the ¡®Cancel¡¯ button to discard changes.

Hibernation Mode On/Off

LG Network Storage can cut off the HDD power for a designated time the user does not make use of the program, running LG Network Storage with minimum energy. Any time interval during the day may be set up for the max energy save mode. It should be noted that once the max energy save mode is set to begin at a certain time, it may terminate any work being processed.

* When the network is being used to transfer data or the BD/DVD drive is being used, the max energy save mode will not be initiated.

¨ç For a new configuration, press the ¡°edit¡± button.

¨è Select ¡°apply¡± to activate or ¡°cancel¡± to deactivate.

¨é To select ¡°apply¡±, select ¡°apply¡± in the schedule window and enter the beginning and ending time for LG Network Storage. The set-up time must have at least 5 minutes gap from the current time. For example, if the current time was 12:00, the max energy save mode beginning time must be set to after 12:05.

¨ê To save the current setting, press ¡°apply¡±.

¨ë Once it reaches the beginning time set up, the system automatically transitions into max energy save mode and on the LCD will appear a message, ¡°Now Working. . .¡±

¨ì Once the system is fully in max energy save mode, the following message will appear on the LCD. At this stage, it is no longer possible to connect the network drive and various functions provided by LG Network Storage will be unavailable.

¢À Max energy save mode may also be accessed through the button in the front.

Shutdown

Do not go directly to the LG Network Storage, as LG Network Storage can be turned on and shut down via the web.

¨ç Restart

- Ends all current operations and restarts the LG Network Storage.

- A warning will appear when clicking the button, and the system can be restarted by clicking on the ¡®OK¡¯ button.

- During restart web access is not available.

¨è Shutdown

- Ends all current processes and shuts down the LG Network Storage.

- A warning will appear when clicking the button, and the system can be restarted by clicking on the ¡®OK¡¯ button.

- During restart web access is not available

Activating the System Remotely

Once LG Network Storage has entered its max energy save mode, it can be activated through remote internet access. The screen accessible through the internet is slightly different from the log –in screen in the normal mode, and only the administrator can use the password to activate the system. Synchronization may take approximately a minute.

* In maximum energy save mode, log-in will only be accessible through http.

If the correct administrator¡¯s password is entered, the system will be synchronized automatically.