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Buffalo Technology TS-RXL, TSXE80TLR5 User Manual

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35011187 ver.02
Contents
Chapter 1 Diagrams and Layout ....................................................................5
TeraNavigator Setup .....................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Using your TeraStation ................................................................. 13
Chapter 3 Changing RAID Modes .................................................................. 18
Chapter 4 Adding an External Hard Drive .................................................... 27
Chapter 5 Removing External Hard Drives ................................................... 30
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Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................................................... 32
Chapter 7 Conguring Access Restrictions ...................................................42
Chapter 8 Managing your TeraStation .......................................................... 59
Name, Date and Time ...................................................................................................................................59
Chapter 9 Extensions ..................................................................................... 77
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Accessing from a NFS Client ......................................................................................................................100
Encrypting Data Transmission ...................................................................................................................103
Wake on LAN ...................................................................................................................................................105
Chapter 10 NAS Navigator2 ........................................................................... 106
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later ..............................................................................................................................110
Chapter 11 Software ...................................................................................... 111
NAS Navigator2 ..............................................................................................................................................111
File Security Tool .............................................................................................................................................111
NS-SHFT .............................................................................................................................................................112
EXT3 Reader .....................................................................................................................................................113
Chapter 12 List of Settings in the Web Admin interface ..............................114
Common items (left side of the screen) .................................................................................................114
Shared Folders ................................................................................................................................................114
Users/Groups ...................................................................................................................................................117
Network .............................................................................................................................................................119
System ................................................................................................................................................................123
Extensions ........................................................................................................................................................137
Appendix ........................................................................................... 139
Assign as Network Drive (Windows) .......................................................................................................139
Mount as a Network Drive (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later) .......................................................................140
Specications ..................................................................................................................................................141
Factory Defaults..............................................................................................................................................142
Software ............................................................................................................................................................143
Info Folder ........................................................................................................................................................145
LCD Display .....................................................................................................................................................146
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................150
Data Backup .....................................................................................................................................................151
GPL Information .............................................................................................................................................151
Update the TeraStation’s Firmware ..........................................................................................................152
Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................153
Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................155
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Chapter 1
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Diagrams and Layout

TeraNavigator Setup

To congure your TeraStation, insert the TeraNavigator CD into a Windows computer on the network and follow the
directions, or use the following procedure.
Connect cables
1
TS-XL, TS-XEL
Network
(Hub or Router)
Ethernet Cable
Power Connector
LAN Port 1
Fasten the plug with the clamp.*
* TS-XL TeraStations Only
Power Outlet
AC Cable
TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D
Fasten the plug with the clamp.
Network
(Hub or Router)
Ethernet Cable
Power Connector
LAN Port 1
AC Cable
Power Outlet
TS-RXL
Fasten the plug with the clamp.
Network
(Hub or Router)
Ethernet Cable
Note:
Use LAN Port 1 for initial setup. After setup, you may connect a second cable to LAN Port 2. If used, congure the IP
LAN Port 1
Power Connector
Power Outlet
AC Cable
address of LAN Port 2 at [Network] - [Setting] - [IP Address Settings] in the Web Admin interface or NAS Navigator2.
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Hold down the power button on the TeraStation for three seconds to turn it on.
2
Wait until the green power LED changes from ashing to lit. In the TS-RXL TeraStations, the LED is
3
not illuminated. Continue to Step 4.
Insert the TeraNavigator software CD into your computer. The TeraNavigator wizard will launch.
4
Click [Begin Installation].
Note:
If the wizard doesn’t open automatically, navigate to the TeraNavigator CD
and double-click the icon (TSNavi.exe).
Step through the wizard to connect cables and install software.
Notes:
• For Windows Vista, click [Run TSNavi.exe] when the auto-play screen is displayed. When “A program needs
your permission to continue” is displayed, click [Continue].
• For Mac OS, open the CD and double click on the [TeraNavigator] icon.
• Disable your anti-virus software and rewall before continuing. You may not be able to install the software if
anti-virus software or a software rewall are enabled. After you’ve nished setup, re-enable your rewall and antivirus software.
When the message [Completed] is displayed, click [Launch NAS Navigator2]. NAS Navigator2 will launch.
5
Note: Alternately, you can click [Next] to display more information about the Power Mode Switch, which can
turn the TeraStation ON and OFF automatically.
6
Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon, and choose [Properties] - [IP Settings].
Note:
For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click on the TeraStation icon, then click [Congure] - [IP Address].
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Continue to set the TeraStation's Clock.
Right-Click on the TeraStation icon in NAS Navigator2 and choose [Open Web setting].
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Notes:
• For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, and click [Open Web setting].
• The Web Admin interface requires Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explore 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, or Safari 3 or
later.
1 Enter the desired [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Default Gateway].
Note:
If you don’t know how to congure these settings, click [Obtain IP address automatically via DHCP] to check the box. For Mac OS, click [Use DHCP].
2 Click [OK].
Note:
If you are prompted to enter the administrator’s password, enter the
TeraStation’s password (it is set to “password” by factory default).
Enter the administrator name and password, and click [Login].
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Notes:
• The following settings are set by factory default.
Username: admin Password: password
•The default language for the Web Admin interface is English. To change the display language,
click [System] - [Settings] - [Language] - [Modify Settings], select [Display Language], and click [Save].
Click [System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time].
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Click [Modify Settings].
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1 To manually configure the date and time, click [Manual] for [Date/Time
Source] and adjust [Date], [Time], and [Time Zone].
Note: Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer's time (or Time
Zone) for the TeraStation's time.
2 Click [Save].
Notes:
• By default, the TeraStation will attempt to use an NTP server to set the time.
• NTP may not be usable in some network environments.
• Please read the terms of use for Internet Multifeed Co. at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is the
group that manages the NTP Server at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is not responsible for any loss or damages caused by this service.
• BUFFALO is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or
missing service.
• If your TeraStation fails to automatically obtain the time from NTP Server, verify the settings for the DNS server address of the TeraStation. You must set a primary DNS server address to specify an NTP server by host name. Otherwise you will have to specify the DNS server by IP address. You can change the DNS server settings at
[Network] - [Settings] - [IP Address Settings] in the Web Admin interface.
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The following settings changes are recommended.
Change your administration password
We recommend that you change the default password to a secure password.
1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users] in the Web Admin interface.
2 Select [admin] from the user list and click [Edit User].
-1
3
Enter a new password (twice).
-2
Click [Save].
Your administrator password is now changed.
Congure RAID Scanning
RAID Scanning checks your RAID 1, 5 or 10 arrays for problems and automatically xes any errors it can. To congure:
1 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] - [Modify Settings]. 2 Click [Enable] for [RAID Scanning]. 3 Select the schedule to perform RAID Scanning. Note: With [Immediate] checked, RAID Scanning will run immediately. 4 Click [Save].
You have completed the settings for RAID Scanning.
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The TeraStation’s shared folders are displayed.
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Note:
For Mac OS, TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the [Finder].
Setup is now complete. You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save les just like other hard drives.
Note:
Keep the TeraStation updated with the latest rmware. You can download the latest rmware from
www.bualotech.com. The currently installed rmware version is displayed on the main screen of NAS Navigator2.
Double-click on your TeraStation’s icon.
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Diagrams and Layout

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TS-XL, TS-XEL
Front View
TS-WXL
Front View
TS-RXL
with cover attached
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1 234 5
9
3 4 5
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7
8
10
11
Rear View
TS-XL TS-XEL
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6
7
8
10
Rear View
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11
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20
12
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14
13
9
11
12
14 11
21
3
2
4 5
1 6 7
11
8
10
11
with cover removed
Rear View
19 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
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1 Power Button
Power ON/OFF: Press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until it beeps. Note: To power on, connect the AC cable and wait for 10
seconds. Then press the Power Button.
2 Info LED
If there is a message about the current status, the amber info
LED is illuminated. Check the LCD display for current status.
3 Error LED
The red error LED is illuminated when an error occurs. Check the LCD display for more information.
4 LAN1 LED
When the LAN Port 1 is connected to a network, it is illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port 1 will be illuminated as well).
5 LAN2 LED
When the LAN Port 2 is connected to a network, it is illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port 2 will be illuminated as well).
6 LCD Display
Displays the status of the TeraStation.
7 Display Button
Switches between the dierent display modes.
8 Function Button
Use this button to perform the following operations:
• DirectCopy
• Removal of USB devices
• Rebuild RAID after replacing hard drives
9 Drive Lock
Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or press the Reset Button.
12 Factory Use Only
TS-XEL TeraStations do not have this port.
13 UPS Port
Connect a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). TS-XEL TeraStations do not have this port.
14 USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)
Compatible Bualo USB hard drives, USB ash drives, and digital cameras can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
15 LAN Port 1
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network.
16 LAN Port 2
Use this second Ethernet port for redundancy or backup. For backup, a second TeraStation may be connected directly.
17 Power Mode Switch
Switches between AUTO and MANUAL power modes (page
12).
18 Power Connector
Use the included AC cable to connect to an UPS, surge protector, or outlet.
19 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
20 Anti-Theft Security Slot
You can also secure it using an o-the-shelf wire lock.
21 UID Button
The blue LED next to the UID button will be illuminated or turned o every time you push this button on the front or back.
10 Reset Button
With the TeraStation powered on, hold down this button until it beeps (about 5 seconds) to reset the TeraStation’s IP address and password to the factory defaults. The password will not be reset if this functionality has been disabled from within the Web Admin interface. Note: To access the TS-RXL series’ reset button, insert the tip
of an unfolded paper clip.
11 Status LEDs 1 - 4
LEDs 1 through 4 will be illuminated in green when the corresponding hard drives are accessed. If an error occurs on a hard drive, the corresponding LED will be illuminated or ash in red or amber.

Auto Power Mode

The TeraStation can be congured to automatically turn on and o with your computer. To use this feature, install NAS Navigator2 on your computer(s) and then set the Power Mode Switch on the back of your TeraStation to AUTO.
TS-XL TS-XEL
TS-WXL
TS-RXL
Notes:
• After you turn o your computer, it may take several minutes for the TeraStation to shut down.
• When the Power Mode Switch is changed from Auto to Manual or vice-versa, it takes about ve minutes for
the change to take eect.
• Power on the TeraStation before moving the switch to the Auto position.
• Auto Power Mode doesn’t work if port trunking is enabled or if NasNavi detection is disabled.
• Install NAS Navigator2 on all computers that will be accessing the TeraStation before switching to Auto Power
Mode.
• Some networks may not support the Auto Power Mode. If you have problems with it, just use Manual Power
Mode.
Manual (default):
In this position, the power button on the front of the TeraStation turns it on and o. It is not aected by the power state of connected computers.
Auto:
In this position, if all connected computers are turned o, the TeraStation will turn o too. If a connected computer is powered on, the TeraStation will power on too.
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Chapter 2 Using your TeraStation

Opening a Shared Folder

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3
Launch NAS Navigator2.
Notes:
• For Windows, double-click the [Bualo NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop.
• For a Mac, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
Double-click on the TeraStation icon.
Note:
This example shows a TS-XL series TeraStation.
Your icon may be dierent.
The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed.
Note:
With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the
sidebar of the [Finder].
You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save les just like other hard drives.
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Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC

Once you’ve connected the rst computer to the TeraStation, you don’t have to run the setup program again to connect additional computers. Just install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer and use it to open the TeraStation’s shared folder as necessary.
1
2
Insert the TeraNavigator CD into your computer. TeraNavigator will launch.
Notes:
• For Windows 7/Vista, click [Run TSNavi.exe] when the auto-play screen is displayed.
• If [A program needs your permission to continue] is displayed, click [Continue].
• For Mac OS, double-click on the [TeraNavigator] icon in the utility CD.
Click [Install NAS Navigator].
Note:
If this screen doesn’t open, open the CD and double-click on the icon (TSNavi.exe).
3
4
Step through the wizard to install NAS Navigator2.
After NAS Navigator2 is installed, click the in the right top right corner of the window to close the installer. Then, use NAS Navigator2 to open the TeraStation’s shared folder.
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Launch NAS Navigator2.
Note:
• For Windows computers, double-click the [Bualo NAS Navigator2] icon on the Desktop.
• For a Mac, double-click the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
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7
You can now use the TeraStation’s shared folders to save les just like other hard drives.
Double-click on the TeraStation icon.
Note:
This example shows a TS-XL series TeraStation.
Your icon may be dierent.
The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed.
Note:
With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the
sidebar of the [Finder].

Adding Additional TeraStations

Run the TeraNavigator installation program from the CD for each TeraStation that you add to the
network. You cannot set up multiple TeraStations at the same time.
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Opening the Web Admin interface

To congure your TeraStation, use the Web Admin interface from a browser on a computer connected to the same network.
Launch NAS Navigator2. For Windows, click on the [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop. For Mac OS 1 X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
2
3
Note:
• To login as a guest, type “guest” for the Username, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Guests can check the
TeraStation’s name, IP address, workgroup, and disk status. Regular users can change their login passwords as well
as check the TeraStation name, IP Address, workgroup, and disk status. Administrator user, “admin” by default, can
congure all options.
Right-click on the TeraStation icon (on Mac OS X, click the icon while holding down the control key) and select [Open Web setting] from the menu.
Notes:
• If multiple TeraStations and TeraStations are connected to the network, multiple icons will be displayed. Click on the correct TeraStation.
• Record the TeraStation’s IP address from the bottom right of the NAS Navigator2 window.
Enter your username and password, and click [Login]. 1 Initially, use the default username and password: Username: admin Password: password
After you log in, change the password for security.2
This is the Web Admin interface. This page displays the
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Notes:
• The Web Admin interface supports Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP2 or later, and Safari 3 or later. It
may not display properly in other browsers.
• The Web Admin interface may not display correctly in Internet Explorer due to your browser security settings. If
this happens, navigate to [Tools] - [Internet Options] - [Security] on Internet Explorer, and set the Security Settings to [Local intranet].
TeraStation’s current status, including name, IP address, workgroup, and hard disk settings.
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The Web Admin interface is organized by tabs across the top. The following tabs are available.
[Shared Folders]• Add or delete Shared Folders; congure Access Restrictions, DirectCopy, DFS and TeraSearch.
[Users/Groups]• Add, delete, and congure Users and Groups.
[Network]• Congure Network, Workgroup, and NFS settings.
[System]• Congure Name, Date and Time, RAID setup, RAID Scanning, Check Disk/Format Disk, Backup, Replication, Email Notication, Sleep Timer, UPS Settings, Restore/Erase.
[Extensions]• Congure Web Access, Print Server, and Time Machine.
Notes:
•To open the Web Admin interface from a dierent computer, refer to Quick Setup Guide and install NAS Navigator2. After the installation, follow Chapter 2, or, you may type the IP address of TeraStation on a web browser.
• You may also open the Web Admin interface by typing the IP address that you wrote down in step 2 into the address
eld of your browser. Press the <Enter> key and bookmark this page in your browser so that you can return to it easily.
•With Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you can open the Web Admin interface from within Safari with Bonjour.
Launch Safari. 1
Select [View] - [Show Bookmarks Bar] from Safari’s menu.2
3
Select [Bonjour] from the left-side menu, then click on your
TeraStation in the bookmark list.
4
5
Enter your username and password.1
Click [Login].2
Note: To log in as a guest, type “guest” as the username and
leave the password blank.
The Web Admin interface opens.
The TeraStation’s name, IP address and disk information are displayed on the left.

Chapter 3 Changing RAID Modes

RAID Arrays

TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL series TeraStations default to RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives), TS-WXL/R1 series default to RAID 1 mode, and TS-WXL/1D series default to Normal mode. The characteristics of each type of RAID are described below. If you change the RAID mode, all of the data on the hard drive is deleted. Always back up any important data before changing the RAID mode.
Note:
• In this document, “recovery” means putting the TeraStation back to the state it was in before the malfunction
happened. It does not mean reading data from failed hard drives.
• RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) (Default for TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL)
Note:
TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 4 hard drives.
Uses 4 hard drives as one array. It generates parity during writes, so access speeds are slower than other RAID modes. Usable space is the sum of 3 hard drives’ space. If one hard drive in the array is damaged, you can recover data by
replacing the hard drive. You cannot recover data if 2 or more drives are damaged.
• RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives)
Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 3 hard drives.
Uses 3 hard drives as one array. It generates parity during writes, so access speeds are slower than other RAID
modes. Usable space is the sum of 2 hard drives’ space. You can designate a 4th drive as a hot spare, which will boot
automatically if one of the drives in the array fails. If one hard drive in the array is damaged, you can recover data by
replacing the hard drive. You cannot recover data if 2 or more drives are damaged.
• RAID 10 mode
Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 4 hard drives
RAID 10 combines 4 hard drives into a single array. Usable space is the sum of the capacity of 2 hard drives. Data is
written quickly and access speed is faster than other RAID modes except for RAID 0. Since the same data is written to 2
hard drives at the same time, if drive in a pair (1-2 or 3-4) is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged hard drive. If both 1-2 or 3-4 hard drives are damaged, you cannot recover data.
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• RAID 1 mode (Default for TS-WXL/R1)
Uses 2 hard drives as one array. You can use up to 2 arrays on TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL Series. The space you can use
is 1 hard drive’s space for each array. The same data is written to 2 drives at once. If a drive is damaged, data can be
recovered by replacing the damaged hard disk. If both drives in an array are damaged, data cannot be restored. You
can create an array and designate another drive as a hot spare (which will boot automatically when one of the hard
drive fails) in TS-XL and TS-RXL TeraStations. You can use 2 drives to create a RAID 1 array, use anther drive as a hot
spare, and use another as a regular drive, all at once.
• RAID 0 mode
This mode uses multiple hard drives as a single array. The disk space you can use is the total space of all hard drives used. This is the fastest of the TeraStation’s RAID modes. If any hard disks are damaged, you cannot recover data.
• Normal Mode (Default for TS-WXL/1D)
This mode uses the hard drives inside the TeraStation as individual hard disks. It is sometimes referred to as JBOD. The disk space you can use is the total space of all hard drives in the TeraStation. If a hard disk is damaged, you cannot recover data from that drive.
Note:
During a recovery, the TeraStation’s front LED display shows “RAID ARRAY* Resyncing” and le transfer speeds are
slower than usual until the RAID array is rebuilt.
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Using Normal mode

1
2
Click [Delete RAID Array].3 When the [RAID Array operation] window opens, click [Apply].4 The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. 5
Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.6
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Select the array you want to congure.
You have now set up Normal mode. Refer to page 43 to create a shared folder.
[Conrm Operation] screen
When you perform any of the following tasks, a [Conrm Operation] screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60 seconds and click [Apply].
Changing structures of RAID array (Create/Delete)• Delete Folder• TeraStation’s Restore Factory Defaults• Format TeraStation• Empty recycle bin of each folder•
Format Array or Disk• Remove Disk• Rebuild RAID array• Congure hot spare• Congure normal mode•
[Conrm Operation]
Screen
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Using RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives)

Change system to normal mode (previous page).1
2
3
4
5
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Click the array you want to congure.
Select hard disks (all 4 of them) to use in RAID5.
Select [RAID5].1
Click [Create Raid Array].2
Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perfom a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File
transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD
screen, do not turn o the TeraStation. If you turn it o, the RAID check will start over.
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. 6 Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.7
You have now set up a RAID 5 array. Turn to page 43 to create a shared folder.
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Using RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives)

Change system to normal mode (page 20).1
2
3
4
5
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Click the array you want to congure.
Select hard disks (3 of them) to use in RAID5.
Select [RAID5].1
Click [Create Raid Array].2
Note:
After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perfom a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File
transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD
screen, do not turn o the TeraStation. If you turn it o, the RAID check will start over.
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 6 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.7
You have now set up a RAID 5 array. Refer to page 26 to congure a hot spare with the remaining drive. Turn to page
43 to create a shared folder.
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Using RAID 10 mode

Change system to normal mode (page 20).1
2
3
4
5
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Click the array you want to congure.
Select hard drives (all 4 of them) to use in RAID10.
Select [RAID 10].1
Click [Create Raid Array].2
Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perfom a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File
transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD
screen, do not turn o the TeraStation. If you turn it o, the RAID check will start over. The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. 6
Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.7
You have now set up a RAID 10 array. Turn to page 43 to create a shared folder.
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Using RAID 1 mode

Change system to normal mode (page 20).1
2
3
4
5
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Click the array you want to set.
Click hard disks (Disk 1 and Disk 2, or Disk 3 and Disk 4) in RAID1.
Select [RAID 1].1
Click [Create Raid Array].2
Note:
After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perfom a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File
transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD
screen, do not turn o the TeraStation. If you turn it o, the RAID check will start over.
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 6 60 seconds, and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.7
You have set up a RAID 1 array. Repeat the steps to create a second RAID 1 array with the other two drives, or refer to
page 26 to congure a hot spare with one of the remaining drives. Turn to page 43 to create a shared folder.
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Using RAID 0 mode

Change system to normal mode (page 20).1
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Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Click the array you want to congure.
Select all available hard drives.
Select [RAID 0].1
Click [Create Raid Array].2
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 6 60 seconds, then click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.7
You have set up a RAID 0 array. Turn to page 43 to create a shared folder.
Conguring a Hot Spare
If you have 3 drives in a RAID 5 array, or 2 drives in a RAID 1 array, then you can congure another drive as a hot spare. If one of the drives in the array fails, the TeraStation will switch over to the hot spare immediately.
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Note: If a hot spare is congured, click [Set to normal disk] to change the hot spare to a normal disk.
Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin interface.
Choose a RAID 5 or RAID1 array.
Click [Set to spare-disk].
The [Conrm Operation] screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Conrmation Number] eld within 4 60 seconds and click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.5
You have now congured a hot spare.
Note: All data in the hot spare drive will be deleted when it is congured as a hot spare and again when it changes over from a
spare to a drive in the array.
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Chapter 4 Adding an External Hard Drive

Connect an External Drive

Your TeraStation includes 2 USB connectors (3 if it’s a TS-RXL). You can connect a Bualo external hard drive to it for
backup or extra storage.
Connect the external drive as shown below. If the hard drive is already formatted, it will be detected automatically. If it is not formatted, format it from within the Web Admin interface (page 28).
One external hard drive may be connected to each USB port on the TeraStation. USB hubs are not supported.
Warning! Do not unplug the drive from the TeraStation without dismounting it rst. Turn to page 30 for directions on dismounting a connected drive.
TS-XL, TS-XEL
USB Connector
USB Cable (not included)
TS-WXL
USB Connector
USB Cable (not included)
Bualo External Hard Drive (not included)
Bualo External Hard Drive (not included)
TS-RXL
USB Connector
Rack (not included)
(Series A)
USB Connector (Series B)
USB Cable (not included)
TS-RXL Series
Bualo External Hard Drive (not included)
A third hard drive can be connected to the USB connector on the front panel of the TS-RXL TeraStation if the front panel is removed.
If the drive properly connected, usbdiskX is added to the TeraStation’s shares on the network, where X is the # of the drive.
Note: • Files that are automatically created by Mac OS X cannot be backed up to a FAT 32 drive because they contain characters that are not allowed in FAT 32.
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Formatting the External Drive

A format deletes all data from a hard drive. Be careful! Back up any important data on a drive before formatting it. It • will take a several minutes to format a drive. Shared folders cannot be accessed during formatting. • Do not turn o or disconnect power to the TeraStation while formatting a hard drive.• If Power Mode Switch is set to • AUTO, then the TeraStation will turn o when the format is nished.
To erase all data on a disk, choose [System] - [Restore/Erase].•
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In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [System] ­[Storage] - [Disks].
Select the drive to format. Make sure that you have 1 the right drive!
Click [Format Disk].2
Select [File System].1
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Refer to page 125 for more on format type.
Click [Format].2
The [Conrm Operation] screen will be displayed. Type the displayed number into the [Conrmation Number] 4 eld within 60 seconds, then click [Apply].
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.5
Notes:
• The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive’s size and format type (a few seconds to several
minutes).
• The Info LED on the front of the TeraStation will ash during formatting. The TeraStation’s shared folders cannot be
accessed until the disk format is complete.
• If the hard drive is connected to the USB connector, partitions will be recreated.
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Set Access Restrictions on the External Drive

You can set the access restrictions on the new drive. Use the procedure on page 42 to set the access restrictions.
Note: Even if a shared folder is not visible, you can still format the drive, run a disk check, and back up to the new drive.
Restrictions
The TeraStation supports many types of USB devices including USB storage devices, card readers, digital cameras, and • USB printers. Other devices are not supported, such as USB hubs, card readers that recognize multiple memory cards, and USB mice and keyboards.
You can connect up to 2 hard drives to a TeraStation via its USB connectors (3 for a TS-RXL). Only Bualo drives are •
supported.
* The TeraStation may not recognize a hard drive whose power mode is set to AUTO. Set the power mode to MANUAL
for drives connected to the TeraStation.
* Direct Copy doesn’t work with the HD-DU2 series DriveStation unless it has been reformatted.
* The TeraStation can supply bus power to a single external drive only. For multiple drives, or if you experience power
problems, connect an AC adapter to each hard drive.
Only the primary partition of the hard drive connected via USB connector will be recognized. Secondary and other • partitions will not be recognized.
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