So, the SCALEO is a vitally important release both for Microsoft and indeed for the Home Server category here in Europe, and we’ve been waiting for it for a while. Let’s see how it does!  

What’s in the Box?

The SCALEO Home Server is nicely packaged in a branded Fujitsu-Siemens box showing you the product and explaining its key features - apparently it’s “Built to Serve You”.

In the box you’ll find:

• 3 EU Power Cables (3 Pin UK, 3 Round Pin, 2 Round Pin)
• SCALEO Home Server
• SCALEO Home Server Client Connector and Documentation CD
• SCALEO Home Server Client Recovery CD (mislabelled as Client Connector and Documentation CD)
• SCALEO Home Server Server Recovery CD
• SCALEO Home Server Getting Started Guide
• SCALEO Home Server Operating Manual (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian Language)
• SCALEO Home Server Warranty Guide 
• 2 x Stands
• Ethernet Cable
• Hard Drive Mounting Screws

One important point to note - the second CD is referred to in the manual as the SCALEO Home Server Client Recovery CD. It appears to have been mislabelled, however as two CDs are labelled SCALEO Home Server Client Connector and Documentation CD. The Client Recovery CD is actually the CD labelled “Nr.2&Prime with the code FSP: 550001110.

Overall, it’s a great package, as you’d expect from a major OEM release. I’m pleased to see an Ethernet cable thrown into the pack, and whilst I only need one fo the three power cables bundled with the server, I guess it’s easier for FSC to put in all three than work out which is required for each country they’ll be shipping to. One good piece of news is that with a manual in German, English, French, Spanish, and Italian, it looks like the SCALEO will be travelling across Europe this summer. 

Aside from the CD mislabelling, there are a couple of negative points on what’s in the box - firstly, the Getting Started guide attempts to show you how to set up the home server in pictures rather than words - I have to say, it’s completely incomprehensible, so head straight to the main manual if you need instructions.

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