Allnet ALL6600 User Manual
ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI
User’s Manual
Copyright and Trademark Notice
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About This Manual
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reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without notice.
Product name: ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI
Manual Version: 1.0
Release Date: July 2007
Limited Warranty
ALLNET GmbH guarantees all components of ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI are
thoroughly tested before they leave the factory and should function normally
under general usage. In case of any system malfunctions, ALLNET GmbH and its
local representatives and dealers are responsible for repair without cost to the
customer if the product fails within the warranty period and under normal usage.
ALLNET GmbH is not responsible for any damage or loss of data deemed to be
caused by its products. It is highly recommended that users conduct necessary
back-up practices.
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:
Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your ALL6600
iSCSI.
Your ALL6600 iSCSI is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to
repair it under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the
power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center.
Contact your vendor for details.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the
power cord in an area where it can be stepped on. Carefully place
connecting cables to avoid stepping or tripping on them.
Your ALL6600 iSCSI can operate normally under temperatures between
0°C and 40°C, with relative humidity of 20% – 85%. Using the ALL6600
iSCSI under extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.
Ensure that the ALL6600 iSCSI is provided with the correct supply voltage
(AC 100V ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz, 3A). Plugging the ALL6600 iSCSI to an
incorrect power source could damage the unit.
Do NOT expose the ALL6600 iSCSI to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
Do NOT place the ALL6600 iSCSI on any uneven surfaces.
DO NOT place the ALL6600 iSCSI in direct sunlight or expose it to other
heat sources.
DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the ALL6600 iSCSI. Unplug the
power cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
DO NOT place any objects on the ALL6600 iSCSI or obstruct its ventilation
slots to avoid overheating the unit.
Keep packaging out of the reach of children.
If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe
disposal of electronic products to protect the environment.
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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2
About This Manual.........................................................................2
Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................. 8
Overview...............................................................................................8
Product Highlights.................................................................................8
File Server...........................................................................................8
FTP Server...........................................................................................8
Backup Server .....................................................................................8
Printer Server ......................................................................................8
Multiple RAID.......................................................................................9
Dual Mode Support...............................................................................9
Superior Power Management..................................................................9
Package Contents..................................................................................9
Front Panel..........................................................................................10
Hard Disk Trays...................................................................................11
Rear Panel...........................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ................................................ 12
Overview.............................................................................................12
Before You Begin.................................................................................12
Hard Disk Installation .........................................................................12
Cable Connections ...............................................................................13
Checking System Status ......................................................................14
System Status Normal.........................................................................14
System Trouble.................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3: First Time Setup.........................................................15
Overview.............................................................................................15
ALLNET Setup Wizard ..........................................................................15
LCD Operation .....................................................................................17
LCD Controls......................................................................................17
Display Mode .....................................................................................17
USB Copy.................................................................................................18
Management Mode .............................................................................18
Typical Setup Procedure......................................................................18
Step 1: Network Setup........................................................................ 18
Step 2: RAID Creation.........................................................................19
Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication.................................19
Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs ................................................19
Step 5: Start Services.........................................................................19
Chapter 4: System Management.................................................. 21
Overview.............................................................................................21
Web Administration Interface .............................................................21
Menu Bar ..........................................................................................21
Language Selection .............................................................................22
Status Menu ........................................................................................23
Product Information............................................................................ 23
System/Service Status........................................................................23
System Information............................................................................24
Printer Status.....................................................................................24
UPS Settings...................................................................................... 25
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Storage Management ..........................................................................26
Disks Information...............................................................................26
S.M.A.R.T. Information............................................................................... 26
RAID List........................................................................................... 27
RAID Configuration.............................................................................28
RAID Level ...............................................................................................28
RAID Settings ........................................................................................... 29
Creating a RAID ........................................................................................ 29
Expanding a RAID .....................................................................................30
Deleting a RAID ........................................................................................ 30
Space Allocation.................................................................................30
Allocating Space for Target USB Volume ....................................................... 31
Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume ...............................................................31
Folder Management ............................................................................ 33
Adding Folders..........................................................................................33
Editing Folders..........................................................................................34
Deleting Folders........................................................................................ 34
NFS Share................................................................................................ 35
Folder Access Control List (ACL) .................................................................. 35
File System Check ..............................................................................36
Network Management .........................................................................37
WAN Configuration .............................................................................37
LAN Configuration...............................................................................38
DHCP Configuration ............................................................................ 38
Web Services Configuration..................................................................39
AFP (Apple Network Setup)..................................................................39
NFS Setup.........................................................................................40
User and Group Management ..............................................................41
Local User Configuration......................................................................41
Adding Users ............................................................................................ 41
Modifying Users.........................................................................................42
Deleting Users .......................................................................................... 42
Local Groups Configuration ..................................................................42
Adding Groups .......................................................................................... 43
Modifying Groups ......................................................................................43
Deleting Groups ........................................................................................43
Batch User and Group Creation.............................................................43
ADS/NT Configuration .........................................................................44
System Settings ..................................................................................45
System Notifications ...........................................................................45
System Logs......................................................................................45
Time and Date Settings.......................................................................46
System Configuration Backup and Restore ............................................. 47
Reset to Factory Default Settings..........................................................47
Upgrading System Firmware ................................................................48
Change Administrator Password............................................................48
Reboot and Shutdown System..............................................................49
Scheduled Power On/Off............................................................................. 50
Logout ..............................................................................................50
Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup............................................ 51
Overview.............................................................................................51
FTP Server...........................................................................................51
Media Server .......................................................................................52
Adding Media Share Folders .................................................................52
Connecting DMAs to the Media Server ...................................................53
Printer Server......................................................................................54
Windows XP SP2.................................................................................54
Windows Vista....................................................................................55
Chapter 6: Using the ALL6600 iSCSI............................................ 59
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Overview.............................................................................................59
Login Page...........................................................................................59
Using WebDisk ....................................................................................59
Mapping a Client PC to the ALL6600 iSCSI...........................................60
Windows ........................................................................................... 60
Apple OS X........................................................................................60
Mapping the ALL6600 iSCSI as an iSCSI Drive.....................................61
Windows 2000/XP...............................................................................61
Windows Vista....................................................................................65
File Backup..........................................................................................65
Nsync ...............................................................................................65
Adding an Nsync Task................................................................................ 66
Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device.............................................66
Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device .............................................. 66
Designating ALL6600 iSCSI as an Nsync Target ............................................. 66
ALLNET Backup Utility .........................................................................67
Windows XP Data Backup ....................................................................68
Apple OS X Backup Utilities..................................................................68
Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks........................................................... 69
USB and eSATA Storage Expansion......................................................69
Adding a Spare Disk ............................................................................69
Target USB ..........................................................................................69
Remote Administration........................................................................70
Part I - Setup a DynDNS Account..........................................................70
Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router .....................................................70
Part III - Setting up Firewall Rules ........................................................71
Firewall Software Configuration..........................................................71
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives .........................................................71
Hard Drive Damage ............................................................................71
Replacing a Hard Drive........................................................................ 71
RAID Auto-Rebuild.............................................................................. 72
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting......................................................... 73
Forgot My Password............................................................................73
Forgot My Network IP Address............................................................73
Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password..................................73
Can't Map a Network Drive in Windows XP..........................................73
Restoring Factory Defaults..................................................................74
Problems with Time and Date Settings................................................74
Appendix A: Product Specifications ............................................. 75
Hardware Specifications......................................................................75
Software Specifications.......................................................................75
Appendix B: Customer Support.................................................... 77
Overview.............................................................................................78
Benefits...............................................................................................78
Improved Performance........................................................................ 78
Data Security.....................................................................................78
RAID Levels.........................................................................................78
RAID 0..............................................................................................78
RAID 1..............................................................................................78
RAID 5..............................................................................................79
RAID 6..............................................................................................79
RAID 10............................................................................................79
JBOD................................................................................................79
Stripe Size...........................................................................................79
Disk Usage ..........................................................................................79
Appendix D: Active Directory Basics............................................ 81
Overview.............................................................................................81
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What is Active Directory? ....................................................................81
ADS Benefits........................................................................................81
Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List.............................................. 82
Appendix F: Licensing Information.............................................. 85
Overview.............................................................................................85
Source Code Availability......................................................................85
CGIC License Terms.............................................................................86
GNU General Public License.................................................................86
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI IP Storage Server. The
ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated
approach to storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured
with RAID features that provide data security and recovery—over one Terabyte of
storage is available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance
network efficiency, allowing the ALL6600 iSCSI to take over file management
functions, increase application and data sharing and provide faster data response.
The ALL6600 iSCSI offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you
hot swap working hard drives for use in another ALL6600 iSCSI, securing the
continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The ALL6600 iSCSI allows data
consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple
OS X environments. The ALL6600 iSCSI’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple
languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the ALL6600 iSCSI allows you to store and share files over an
IP network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize
your files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use webbased interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to Chapter 6: Using the ALL6600
iSCSI >
Using WebDisk.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your ALL6600 iSCSI over the Internet with their favorite FTP
programs. You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have
access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup >
Server.
FTP
Backup Server
Don’t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilities, you can
easily upload mission critical files to the ALL6600 iSCSI, and even automate your
backup tasks for true peace-of-mind.
To find out how to backup your files with the ALL6600 iSCSI, refer to Chapter 6:
Using the ALL6600 iSCSI >
File Backup.
Printer Server
With the ALL6600 iSCSI’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with
other PCs connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup >
Printer Server.
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Multiple RAID
ALL6600 iSCSI supports multiple RAID volumes on one system. So, you can
create RAID 0 for your non-critical data, and create RAID 5 for mission-critical
data. Create the RAID levels depending on your needs.
To configure RAID modes on the ALL6600 iSCSI, refer to Chapter 4: System
Management > Storage Management >
RAID List.
Dual Mode Support
ALL6600 iSCSI is not only a file server, but it also supports iSCSI initiators. Your
server can access ALL6600 iSCSI as a direct-attached-storage over the LAN or
Internet. There is no easier way to expand the capacity of your current
application servers. All the storage needs can be centrally managed and deployed.
This brings ultimate flexibility to users.
To set up an iSCSI volume, refer to Chapter 4: System Management >
Storage Management > Space Allocation >
Volume.
Allocating Space for iSCSI
Superior Power Management
ALL6600 iSCSI supports schedule power on/off. With this feature, administrator
can set at what time to turn on or off the system. This feature is a big plus for
people who want to conserve energy. Wake-On-LAN enables administrator to
remotely turn on the system without even leaving their own seat.
To schedule system on and off, refer to Chapter 4: System Management >
System Settings > Reboot and Shutdown System >
On/Off.
Scheduled Power
Package Contents
Your ALL6600 iSCSI package should contain the following items:
z QIG
z CD-Title
z Ethernet Cable
z USB 2.0 Cable Accessory
z Screw Kit
Please check to see if your package is complete. If you find that some items are
missing, contact your dealer.
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Front Panel
The ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and
hard disk trays:
Front Panel
Item Description
1. DOM LED • Solid orange: system is bein g upgraded
2. WAN LED
3. LAN LED
4. USB Copy LED • Solid blue: files are being copied from a USB storage device
5. Busy LED • Blinking orange: system startup or system maintenance;
6. USB Port
7. Power Button • Power on/off ALL6600 iSCSI
8. Reset Button
9. HDD Trays • Five 3.5” SATA HDD trays
10. LCD Display • Displays current system status and warning messages
11. Up Button ▲
12. Down Button ▼
13. Enter Button ↵
14. Escape Button ESC • Push to leave the current LCD menu
• Solid green: network link
• Blinking green: network activity
• Solid green: network link
• Blinking green: network acti vity
data currently inaccessible
• USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital
cameras, USB disks and USB printers
• Solid blue: Device is powered on
• Blinking blue: eSATA hard disk is connected and active
• Resets the ALL6600 iSCSI
• Press for five seconds during boot process to reset IP
address and admin password
• Locks are provided for added security
• Displays hostname, WAN/LAN IP address, RAID status, and
current time
• Push to scroll up when using the LCD di splay
• Push to scroll down when using the LCD display
• Push to confirm information entered into the LCD display
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Hard Disk Trays
Each of the ALL6600 iSCSI’s hard disk trays has a lock, a latch, and two LED
indicators:
Hard Disk Trays
Item Description
Lock • Use the lock to physically secure the hard disk to the unit
Latch • Use to open and remove or close and secure the tray
HDD Power LED • Solid blue: hard disk is powered on
HDD Access/Error
LED
• Blinking green: system is accessing data on the hard disk
• Blinking red: a hard disk error has occurred
Rear Panel
The ALLNET ALL6600 iSCSI’s rear panel features ports and connectors.
ALL6600 iSCSIB PRO Back Panel
Item Description
1. eSATA Port • eSATA port for high-speed storage expansion
2. USB Port • USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital
cameras, USB disks, and USB printers
3. USB Port (target) • For connecting the ALL6600 iSCSI to your PC as a mass
storage device
4. LAN Port • LAN port that can be used for connection sharing
5. WAN Port • WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a
switch or router
6. Power Switch • Switch for power suppl y
7. Power Connector • Connect the included power cords to these connectors
8. System Fan • System fan that exhausts heat from the unit
9. Serial Port • This port is for factory use only
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Overview
Your ALL6600 iSCSI is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the
following chapter will help you quickly get your ALL6600 iSCSI up and running.
Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation.
Before You Begin
Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:
1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of
the manual.
2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation to prevent
static discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the
ALL6600 iSCSI.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the ALL6600 iSCSI’s
electronic components.
Hard Disk Installation
The ALL6600 iSCSI supports four standard 3.5” Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To
install a hard disk into the ALL6600 iSCSI, follow the steps below:
1. Remove a hard disk tray from the ALL6600 iSCSI.
2. Slide the new SATA hard disk into the tray and fasten the screws.
3. Insert the hard disk and tray back into the ALL6600 iSCSI until it snaps
into place and lock it with a key if desired.
4. The LED blinks green when the hard disk is accessed. If the Error LED
flashes red it signals a problem.
NOTE
If your HDD was part of a RAID 1 or 5 array previously, it automatically rebuilds. If
you replace all the drives with higher capacity drives, you need to go to
Administrator login and format the drives.
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Cable Connections
To connect the ALL6600 iSCSI to your network, follow the steps below:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the back
panel of the ALL6600 iSCSI.
2. Connect the provided power cord
into the universal power socket on
the back panel. Plug the other end of
the cord into a surge protector
socket. Press the power supply
switch to turn on the power supply.
3. Press the power button on the Front
Panel to boot up the ALL6600 iSCSI.
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Checking System Status
After making connections on the ALL6600 iSCSI and powering up, check whether
the system status is normal or has trouble by observing indicators on the front
panel and hard disk trays.
System Status Normal
The system status is normal if:
1. The WAN and LAN LEDs glow
green (assuming both are
connected).
2. The Power LED on the Front
Panel glows blue.
3. The HDD Power LED on each
HDD tray glows blue (assuming
all disks are installed).
4. The default IP address of the
WAN port is 192.168.1.100.
System Trouble
The system has trouble if:
1. System Busy LED glows orange.
2. Any of the HDD Access/Error LED
glows red.
If the system has trouble, please refer
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting.
to
WARNING
There are no user serviceable parts inside the ALL6600 iSCSI. Please contact your
distributor for service.
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Chapter 3: First Time Setup
Overview
Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and
powered on, you can configure the ALL6600 iSCSI so that it is accessible to your
network users. There are two ways to set up your ALL6600 iSCSI: using the
ALLNET Setup Wizard or the LCD display. Follow the steps below for initial
software setup.
ALLNET Setup Wizard
The handy ALLNET Setup Wizard makes configuring ALL6600 iSCSI a snap. To
configure the ALL6600 iSCSI using the Setup Wizard, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive (t he host PC must be
connected to the network).
2. The Setup Wizard should launch automatically. If not, please browse your
CD-ROM drive and double click on Setup.exe.
3. The Setup Wizard will start and automatically detect all ALLNET storage
4. Select the ALL6600 iSCSI that you like to configure.
NOTE
devices on your network. If none are found, please check your connection
and refer to
For MAC OS X users, double click on ALLNET Setup Wizard 1.1.6.dmg
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for assistance.
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5. Login with the administrator account and password.
Username: admin
Password: admin
6. Name your ALL6600 iSCSI and configure the network IP address. If your
switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the ALL6600
iSCSI to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may
also use a static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually.
7. Change the default administrator password.
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8. Finished! Access the ALL6600 iSCSI Web Administrator Interface by
pressing the Start Browser button. You can also configure another
ALL6600 iSCSI at this point by clicking the Setup Other Device button.
Press Exit to exit
the wizard.
NOTE
The ALLNET Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows
XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install
the ALLNET Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems
before using the unit.
LCD Operation
The ALL6600 iSCSI is equipped with an LCD on the front for easy status display
and setup. There are four buttons on the front panel to control the LCD functions.
LCD Controls
Use the Up (▲), Down (▼), Enter (↵) and Escape (ESC) keys to select various
configuration settings and menu options for ALL6600 iSCSI configuration.
The following table illustrates the keys on th e front control panel:
LCD Controls
Icon Function Description
▲
▼
↵
ESC Escape Escape and return to the previous menu.
There are two modes of operation for the LCD: Display Mode and Management
Mode.
Display Mode
During normal operation, the LCD will be in Display Mode.
Display Mode
Item Description
Host Name Current host name of the system.
WAN Current WAN IP setting.
LAN Current LAN IP setting.
RAID Current RAID status.
Up Button Select the previous configuration settings option.
Down Button Select the next configuration settings option.
Enter Enter the selected menu option, sub-menu, or parameter setting.
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System Fan Current system fan status.
2006/06/16 12:00 Current system time.
The ALL6600 iSCSI will rotate these messages every two seconds on the LCD
display.
USB Copy
The USB Copy function enables you to copy files stored on USB devices such as
USB disks and digital cameras to the ALL6600 iSCSI with a press of a button. To
use USB copy, follow the steps below:
1. Plug your USB device into an available USB port on the Front Panel.
2. In Display Mode, press the Down Button (▼).
3. The LCD will display “USB Copy?”
4. Press Enter (
connected to the front USB port.
↵) and the ALL6600 iSCSI will start copying USB disks
Management Mode
During setup and configuration, the LCD will be in Management Mode.
To enter into Management Mode, press Enter (
prompt will show on the LCD.
At this time, the administrator has to enter the correct LCD password. System will
check whether the correct LCD password has been entered. The default LCD
password is “0000”. If correct password is entered, you will enter into the
Management Mode menu.
Management Mode
Item Description
WAN Setting IP address and netmask of your WAN ports.
LAN Setting IP address and netmask of your LAN ports.
Link Agg. Setting Select Load Balance or Failover. (ALL6600 iSCSIB PRO only)
Change Admin Passwd Change administrator’s password for LCD operation.
Reset to Default Reset system to factory defaults.
Exit Exit Management Mode and return to Display Mode.
You can also change your LCD password using the Web Administration Interface by
NOTE
navigating to System > Administrator Password. For more on the Web
Administration Interface, see Chapter 4: System Management.
↵) and an “Enter Password”
Typical Setup Procedure
From the Web Administration Interface, you can begin to setup your ALL6600
iSCSI for use on your network. Setting up the ALL6600 iSCSI typically follows the
five steps outlined below.
For more on how to use the Web Administration Interface, see Chapter 4:
System Management >
Step 1: Network Setup
From the Web Administration Interface, you can configure the network settings of
the ALL6600 iSCSI for your network. You can access the Network menu from the
menu bar.
Web Administration Interface.
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For details on how to configure your network settings, refer to Chapter 4:
System Management >
Network Management.
Step 2: RAID Creation
Next, administrators can configure their preferred RAID setting and build their
RAID volume. You can access RAID settings from the menu bar of the Web
Administration Interface by navigating to Storage > RAID.
For more information on configuring RAID, see Chapter 4: System
Management >
Don’t know which RAID level to use? Find out more about the different RAID
levels from
RAID Configuration.
Appendix C: RAID Basics.
Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication
Once the RAID is ready, you can begin to create local users for the ALL6600
iSCSI, or choose to setup authentication protocols such as Active Directory (AD).
For more on managing users, go to Chapter 4: System Management >
and Group Management.
For more information on configuring Active Directory, see Chapter 4: System
Management > User and Group Management >
For information about the benefits of Active Directory, see
Directory Basics.
ADS/NT Configuration.
Appendix D: Active
User
Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs
Once users are introduced into your network, you can begin to create various
folders on the ALL6600 iSCSI and control user access to each using Folder Access
Control Lists.
More information on managing folders, see Chapter 4: System Management >
Folder Management.
To find out about configuring Folder Access Control Lists, see Chapter 4: System
Management > Folder Management >
Folder Access Control List (ACL).
Step 5: Start Services
Finally, you can start to setup the different services of the ALL6600 iSCSI for the
users on your network. You can find out more about each of these services by
clicking below:
SMB/CIFS
Apple File Protocol (AFP)
Network File System (NFS)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Media Server
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Printer Server
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Chapter 4: System Management
Overview
The ALL6600 iSCSI provides an easily accessible Web Administration Interface.
With it, you can configure and monitor the ALL6600 iSCSI anywhere on the
network.
Web Administration Interface
Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the ALL6600
iSCSI Web Administration Interface:
1. Type the ALL6600 iSCSI’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP
address is http://192.168.1.100)
2. Login to the system using the administrator user name and password. The
Once you are logged in as an administrator, you will see the Web
Administration Interface. From here, you can configure and monitor virtually
every aspect of the ALL6600 iSCSI from anywhere on the network.
NOTE
factory defaults are:
User Name: admin
Password: admin
If you changed your password in the setup wizard, use the new password.
Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subnet as the ALL6600
iSCSI. If the ALL6600 iSCSI has default IP address of 192.168.1.100, your
managing PC IP address must be 192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 1 and
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar is where you will find all of the information screens and system
settings of the ALL6600 iSCSI. The various settings are placed in the following
groups on the menu bar:
Menu Bar
Item Description
Status Current system status of the ALL6600 iSCSI.
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Storage Information and settings for storage devices installed into the
ALL6600 iSCSI.
Network Information and settings for network connections, as well as
various services of the ALL6600 iSCSI.
Accounts Allows configuration of users and groups.
System Various ALL6600 iSCSI system settings and information.
Language Choose your preferred language here.
Moving your cursor over any of these items will display the dropdown menu
selections for each group.
In the following sections, you will fin d detailed explanations of each function, and
how to configure your ALL6600 iSCSI.
Language Selection
The ALL6600 iSCSI supports multiple
languages, including:
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Traditional Chinese
• Simplified Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish
On the menu bar, click Language and
the Change Language screen appears. This screen allows you to select
preferred language for the ALL6600 iSCSI. Press Apply to confirm your selection.
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Status Menu
The Status Menu on the menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the
ALL6600 iSCSI. From here, you can discover the status of the ALL6600 iSCSI,
and even find out other details like firmware version and up time.
Product Information
Once you login, you will first see the basic
Product Information screen providing
Manufacturer, Product No., Firmware
Version, and Up Time information.
Product Information
Item Description
Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer.
Product No. Shows the model number of the system.
Firmware version Shows the current firmware version.
Up time Displays the total run time of the system.
To access this screen again, navigate to Status > About.
System/Service Status
From the Status menu, choose the System
item, and the System Status and Service
Status screens appear. These screens
provide basic system and service status
information.
System Status
Item Description
CPU Loading (%) Displays current CPU workload of the ALL6600 iSCSI.
CPU Fan Speed Displays the current status of the CPU fan.
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System Fan Speed Displays the current status of the system fan.
Memory Size Shows the system memory capacity.
Up Time Shows how long the system has been running.
Service Status
Item Description
AFP Status The status of Apple Filing Protocol server.
NFS Status The status of Network File Service Server.
SMB/CIFS Status The status of SMB/CIFS server.
FTP Status The status of FTP server.
Nsync Status The status of Nsync server.
UPnP Status The status of UPnP service.
System Information
From Status menu, choose the Info item,
and the System Information screen
appears. You can change the system
information that appears on the Login page
by entering the new information here and
pressing Apply to confirm.
System Information
Item Description
System Description Shows the system description that would also appear on the
Login page.
Printer Status
From the Status menu, choose the Printer
item, and the Printer Information screen
appears. This screen provides the following
information about the USB printer
connected to the USB port.
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Printer Status
Item Description
Manufacturer Displays the name of the USB printer manufacturer.
Model Displays the model of the USB printer.
Status Displays the status of the USB printer.
Printer Queue Click to remove all documents from printer queue
If a corrupt print job is sent to a printer, printing may suddenly f a il. If your print
jobs seem to be locked up, pressing the Remove All Documents button to clear
the print queue may resolve the issue.
For information on how to set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 5:
Additional Feature Setup >
Printer Server.
UPS Settings
The ALL6600 iSCSI can also support various
uninterruptible power supply units,
providing extra data security and
accessibility in the case of a power failure.
From the Status menu, choose the UPS
item and the UPS Setting screen appears.
Make any changes you wish, and press
Apply to confirm changes. See the
following table for a detailed description of
each item.
UPS Settings
Item Description
UPS Monitoring Enable or disable UPS monitoring.
Manufacturer Choose the UPS manufacturer and model number
from the dropdowns.
Battery Status Current status of the UPS battery
Power Current status of the power being supplied to the
UPS
Seconds between power failure and
first notifi cation
Seconds between subsequent power
failure notifications
Shutdown the system when the
battery charge is less than
Apply Press Apply to save your changes.
For a list of supported UPS units, see
Delay between power failure and first notification
in seconds.
Delay between subsequent notifications in
seconds.
Amount of UPS battery remaining before system
should auto-shutdown.
Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List.
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Storage Management
The Storage Menu displays the status of storage devices installed in the
ALL6600 iSCSI, and includes storage configuration options such as RAID and disk
settings, folder configuration, and Nsync settings.
Disks Information
From the Storage menu, choose the
Disks item and the Disks Information
screen appears. From here, you can see
various items about installed SATA hard
disks. Blank lines indicate that a SATA
hard disk is not currently installed in that
particular disk slot. If there is a problem
with a disk, a Failed message will be
displayed in the Status column.
Disks Information
Item Description
Disk No. Indicates disk location.
Capacity Shows the SATA hard disk capacity.
Model Displays the SATA hard disk model name.
Firmware Shows the SATA hard disk firmware version.
Status Indicates the status of the disk. Can read OK, Warning, or
Failed.
Total Capacity Shows the total SATA hard disk capacity.
Disk Power
Management
The administrator can set the disk to power down after a period
of inactivity.
NOTE
When the Status shows Warning, it usually means there are bad sectors on the hard
disk. It is shown only as a precaution and you should consider changing the drives.
S.M.A.R.T. Information
On the Disks Information screen, the status of each
disk will be displayed in the Status column. Clicking on
an OK or Warning link will display the S.M.A.R.T
Information window for that particular disk.
S.M.A.R.T. Information
Item Description
Power ON Hours Count of hours in power-on state. The raw value of this attribute
shows total count of hours (or minutes, or seconds, depending
on manufacturer) in power-on state.
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Reallocated Sector
Count
Current Pending
Sector
Cancel Press Cancel to go back to the Disks Information screen.
Count of reallocated sectors. When the hard drive finds a
read/write/verification error, it marks this sector as "reallocated"
and transfers data to a special reserved area (spare area).
This process is also known as remapping and "reallocated"
sectors are called remaps. This is why, on a modern hard disks,
you can not see "bad blocks" while testing the surface - all bad
blocks are hidden in reallocated sectors. However, the more
sectors that are reallocated, the more a decrease (up to 10% or
more) can be noticed in disk read/write speeds.
Current count of unstable sectors (waiting for remapping). The
raw value of this attribute indicates the total number of sectors
waiting for remapping. Later, when some of these sectors are
read successfully, the value is decreased. If errors still occur
when reading sectors, the hard drive will try to restore the data,
transfer it to the reserved disk area (spare area), and mark this
sector as remapped. If this attribute value remains at zero, it
indicates that the quality of the corresponding surface area is
low.
NOTE
If the Reallocated Sector Count or Current Pending Sector of a hard disk drive is not
zero, the status of the disk will show “Warning”. This warning is only used to alert
the system administrator that there are bad sectors on the disk, and they should
replace those disks as soon as possible.
RAID List
From the Storage menu, choose the RAID
item and the RAID List screen appears.
This screen lists the RAID volumes currently
residing on the ALL6600 iSCSI. From this
screen, you can get information about the
status of your RAID volumes, as well as the
capacities allocated for data, USB target,
and iSCSI.
To configure your RAID settings, press the
RAID Config button to go to the RAID
Configuration screen.
RAID Information
Item Description
Select Used to select the current RAID volume.
Master RAID The RAID volume currently designates as the Master RAID.
ID ID of the current RAID volume.
RAID Level Shows the current RAID configuration.
Status Indicates status of the RAID. Can read either Healthy,
Degraded, or Damaged.
Disks Used Hard disks used to form the current RAID volume.
Total Capacity Total capacity of the current RAID.
Data Capacity Indicates the used capacity and total capacity used by user
data.
USB Capacity Indicates the capacity allocated to USB target mode.
iSCSI Capacity Indicates the capacity allocated to iSCSI.
RAID Config Press this to configure RAID volumes.
Space Allocation Press this to adjust the space allocated for data, USB target
mode, and iSCSI.
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RAID Configuration
On the RAID List screen, press the RAID
Config button to go to the RAID
Configuration screen. In addition to RAID
disk information and status, this screen lets
you make RAID configuration settings.
For more information on RAID, see
Appendix C: RAID Basics.
RAID Level
You can set the storage volume as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 or
RAID 10. RAID configuration is usually required only when you first set up the
device. A brief description of each RAID setting follows:
RAID Levels
Level Description
JBOD The storage volume is a single HDD with no RAID support. JBOD
requires a minimum of 1 disk.
RAID 0 Provides data striping but no redundancy. Improves
performance but not data safety. RAID 0 requires a minimum of
2 disks.
RAID 1 Offers disk mirroring. Provides twice the read rate of single
disks, but same write rate. RAID 1 requires a minimum of 2
disks.
RAID 5 Data striping and stripe error correction information provided.
Excellent performance and good fault tolerance. RAID 5 requires
a minimum of 3 disks. RAID 5 can sustain one failed disk.
RAID 6 Two independent parity computations must be used in order to
provide protection against double disk failure. Two different
algorithms are employed to achieve this purpose. RAID 6
requires a minimum of 4 disks. RAID 6 can sustain two failed
disks.
RAID 10 RAID 10 has high reliability and high performance. RAID 10 is
implemented as a striped array whose segments are RAID 1
arrays. It has the fault tolerance of RAID 1 and the performance
of RAID 0. RAID 10 requires 4 disks. RAID 10 can sustain two
failed disks.
WARNING
If the administrator improperly removes a hard disk that should not be removed
when RAID status is Degraded, all data will be lost.
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