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iStorage diskAshur
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User Manual v1.4
www.istorage-uk.com
6. Changing the Admin PIN
PIN Requirements:
• Must be between 7-15 digits in length
• Must not contain only repetitive numbers, e.g. (3-3-3-3-3-3-3)
• Must not contain only consecutive numbers, e.g. (1-2-3-4-5-6-7), (7-8-9-0-1-2-3-4), (7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
1. In Admin mode press and hold down both
the KEY (
) + 2 buttons
Solid BLUE LED will change to blinking GREEN and
solid BLUE LEDs
2. Enter NEW Admin PIN and then press the
KEY (
) button once
Blinking GREEN and solid BLUE LEDs will switch to
a single GREEN LED blink and then back to blinking
GREEN and solid BLUE LEDs
3. Re-enter the NEW Admin PIN and then press the
KEY (
) button once
Blinking GREEN and solid BLUE LEDs change to
a rapidly blinking BLUE LED and finally to a solid
BLUE LED indicating the Admin PIN has been
successfully changed
To change the Admin PIN, first enter the “Admin Mode” as described in section 5. Once the drive is in Admin Mode
(solid BLUE LED) proceed with the following steps.
Examples of these types of Alphanumerical PINs are:
• For “Password” press the following buttons:
7 (pqrs) 2 (abc) 7 (pqrs) 7 (pqrs) 9 (wxyz) 6 (mno) 7 (pqrs) 3 (def)
• For “iStorage” press the following buttons:
4 (ghi) 7 (pqrs) 8 (tuv) 6 (mno) 7 (pqrs) 2 (abc) 4 (ghi) 3 (def)
Using this method, long and easy to remember PINs can be configured.
Password Tip: You can configure a memorable word, name, phrase or any other Alphanumerical PIN combination
by simply pressing the button with the corresponding letters on it.
Note: To immediately exit Admin Mode (solid BLUE LED), press and hold down the SHIFT ( ) button for a second - the
solid BLUE LED switches to a solid RED LED.