Cobalt Digital Inc Cobalt NASRaQ User Manual

Cobalt NASRaQ

User Manual

™

©1999 Cobalt Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cobalt Networks and Cobalt NASRaQ are trademarks of Cobalt Networks, Inc. All other company,
brand, and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies
and are hereby recognized.

This publication and the information herein is furnished AS IS, subject to change without notice, and
should not be construed as a commitment by Cobalt Networks, Inc. Furthermore, Cobalt Networks,
Inc., assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies, makes no warranty of any
kind (express, implied or statutory) with respect to this publication, and expressly disclaims any and
all warranties of merchantability, Þtness for particular purposes and noninfringement of third party
right.

The majority of the software used within the Cobalt NASRaQ can be freely distributed under the
terms of the BSD copyright and the GNU Public License. See ÒLicensesÓ on page 49 for more
information. However, some applications remain the property of their owners, and require their
permission to redistribute. For a complete listing of the software used within the Cobalt NASRaQ,
and the terms under which it can be distributed, refer to the Cobalt web site at www.cobaltnet.com.

This product includes software developed by the University of Michigan, and its contributors.

Copyright © 1990,1996 Regents of The University of Michigan. All Rights Reserved.

Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any
purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appears in
all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
documentation, and that the name of The University of Michigan not be used in advertising or
publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without speciÞc, written prior permission.
This software is supplied as is without expressed or implied warranties of any kind.

Research Systems Unix Group, The University of Michigan c/o Wesley Craig, 535 W. William Street,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, [phone], [e-mail]

This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its
contributors.

ModiÞcations to Appleshare IP are under the following copyright:

Copyright © 1997,1998 Adrian Sun ([e-mail]). All Rights Reserved.

Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any
purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appears in
all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
documentation. This software is supplied as is without expressed or implied warranties of any
kind.

The Cobalt NASRaQ includes software developed by the Apache Group for use in the Apache HTTP
server project (http://www.apache.org/).

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Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read all these instructions regarding your Cobalt NASRaQª
and retain for future reference.

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the
appliance is operated.

Ventilation

The Cobalt NASRaQ Ôs vents (on the front) and the fan opening (on the back panel) are
provided for ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

Lithium Battery

The lithium battery on the system board provides power for the real-time clock and CMOS
RAM. The battery has an estimated useful life expectancy of 5 to 10 years. If your system no
longer keeps accurate time and date settings, it may be time to change the battery. Contact
Cobalt for service information. No operator serviceable parts inside.

English

Warning: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced or replaced with the wrong type of battery. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.

French

Attention: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il a remplacement incorrect de la
betterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou
d’un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut
les batteries usagées conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

German

Achtung: Explosionsgefahr wenn die Battery in umgekehrter Polaritat
eingesetzt wird. Nur mit einem gleichen oder ahnlichen, vom Hersteller
empfohlenen Typ, ersetzen. Verbrauchte Batterien mussen per den
Instructionen des Herstellers verwertet werden.

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Power Cord

!

!

!

English

Caution: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect
device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located/installed near the
equipment and is easily accessible.

French

Attention:Le cordon d’alimentation est utilisé comme interrupteur
général. La prise de courant doit etre située or installée a proximité du
matérial et etre facile d’accés.

German

Achtung: Zur sicheren Trennung des Gerates vom Netz ist der
Netzstecker zu ziehen. V erge wissern Sie sich, daß die Steckdose leicht
zuganglich ist.

Electrical Shock

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble this product. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and incorrect reassembly can cause
electrical shock. This product should be serviced by a qualiÞed technician.

Using Equipment Racks

If you plan to operate the Cobalt NASRaQ in an equipment rack, take the following
precautions:

¥ Verify the ambient temperature around the Cobalt NASRaQ (which may be

higher than the room temperature) is within the limits speciÞed in ÒPhysical
DataÓ on page 46.

¥ Ensure there is sufÞcient air ßow around the unit

¥ Check that electrical circuits are not overloaded Ñ consider the nameplate

ratings of all the connected equipment, and make sure there is over current
protection.

¥ Check that equipment is properly grounded Ñ particularly any equipment

connected to a power strip.

¥ Do not place any objects on top of the Cobalt NASRaQ.

iv

Browsers

When using a web browser to interact with your Cobalt NASRaQ, you may experience a
browser failure. Some releases of Netscape Navigator¨ and Microsoft¨ Internet Explorer
may contain errors that can cause intermittent, unexplained failures. These failures,
however, should not adversely affect the NASRaQÕs data. For reliability, Cobalt
recommends using the latest released version of a web browser. The Cobalt NASRaQ has
been tested with both Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.

Regulations and Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

¥ Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna.

¥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

¥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

¥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and
modiÞcations made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the
userÕs authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment is in compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and is UL listed.

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

Overview 2

Front View 2

Back View 3
Requirements 3
Who Uses the NASRaQ 4
How This Guide is Organized 4
Customer Service and Technical Support 5

2 Setting Up the NASRaQ 7

Establishing a Connection 7

Installing the NASRaQ 7

Connecting to the Network 9

Connecting the Power Cord 9

Powering On the NASRaQ 9

Configuring the Network 10

Automatic Configuration using a DHCP Server 10

Manual Configuration using Control Buttons 11
Setting Up With the Web Browser 14

Active Assist Ñ Online Help 14

Configuring the NASRaQ with the Setup Wizard 15

3 NASRaQ Administration 25

NT Domain Versus Local Authentication 26
Users 26

User Management 27

Group Management 28
Groups 29
Shares 30

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Control Panel 31

Services 32

Network 33

Access Rights 34

Time 34

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 34

NT Domain 34

RAID 35

Maintenance 35

Backup 35

Restore 36

Install Software 36

Reboot 36

Shutdown 36
System Status 37

Disk Usage 38

RAID 38

Memory 38

CPU 38
Service Status 39

File Services 39

SNMP 39
Active Monitor 39

A Using the LCD Console 41

Changing Network Configuration 42
Rebooting 42
Powering Down 43
Resetting Network Configuration 44

B Product Specifications 45

Technical Data for the Cobalt NASRaQ 45

Hardware Specifications 45

Software Specifications 45
Physical Data 46

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Contents

C Advanced Information 47

Resetting the Admin Password 47
Changing the Admin Password from the Browser 48
Telnet Access 48

D Licenses 49

E Glossary 55

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Chapter 1

Introduction

The Cobalt NASRaQª delivers high capacity storage, cross-

platform Þle sharing services, and remote administration

capabilities all packaged in a single rack unit height, industry

standard enclosure.

These services include:

¥ Microsoft, Macintosh and UNIX compatible Þle services

¥ RAID 0 (striping) and RAID 1 (mirroring) support

¥ Integration into an existing NT domain

¥ User, group and share based security

¥ Network-based backup (Legato compatible)

¥ SNMP management support

¥ Advanced management using Telnet

¥ Web-based performance and usage reporting

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Chapter 1

Overview

Front View

The following diagrams show the NASRaQ front and rear

views including controls, indicators, and connectors.

Status
Indicators

¥ The

¥ The

Web
Light

Logo
Badge

Status Indicators

Web activities:

Tx/Rx

(Transmit/Receive) blinks with network

trafÞc

Link

Col

solid light indicates the network connection

blinks when collisions are detected on the

network

100 M

solid light indicate that 100 Mbit Ethernet is

being used

Disk

indicates hard disk activity

Web light

Logo Badge

LCD
Screen

Reset
Password
Port

LCD
Control

Buttons

signal Ethernet, hard drive, and

indicates web activity

glows when the NASRaQ is powered on

¥ The

when you use the LCD control buttons for network
conÞguration, shutting down, and rebooting

¥ Use the

administrator password. (See ÒResetting the Admin
PasswordÓ on page 47.)

¥ The

conÞguration information, shut down, and reboot.

2

LCD Screen

Reset Password

displays messages and entered values

port if you forget the NASRaQ

LCD Control Buttons

allow you to enter network

Back View

Serial

Network 1

Introduction

Tx/Rx

100 M

SCSI

Link

Col

OK to

Power Off

Cobalt Networks

and

Cobalt NASRaQ

are trademarks of Cobalt Networks, Inc.

www.cobaltnet.com

100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

1.0 A 40W max

Serial
Connector

Cooling
Fan

¥ The

connection.

¥ The

¥ The

network cable.

¥ The

and information.

¥ The

devices.

¥ The

is ready to be powered down.

Network
Connector

OK to
Power Off

SCSI Port

Network
Status
Indicators

Serial Connector

Cooling Fan

Network Connector

allows for serial port console

maintains proper thermal parameters.

accepts a 10/100 Base-T

Network Status Indicators

SCSI Port

OK to Power Off

enables connection to external SCSI

light indicates when the NASRaQ

Power
Socket

Power
Switch

signal network activity

¥ The

¥ The

provided.

Requirements

To use the NASRaQ, you need the following:

¥ A 10 Base T, 10/100 Base-T, or 100 Base-T, TCP/IP-based

local area network.

¥ A personal computer (attached to the network) that uses

a Web browser (Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet
Explorer, versions 4.0 or later).

¥ Network parameters, which you can obtain from your

system or network administrator, or from a DHCP server
Ñ these include the NASRaQÕs assigned IP address, the
subnet mask of your network, and a gateway/router
address (if communicating with other networks).

Power Switch

Power Socket

toggles the power on or off.

is where you attach the AC cord that is

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Chapter 1

Who Uses the NASRaQ

Users include the system administrator and general users.

For security reasons, the administrator sets up and maintains

the NASRaQ.

General users can attach to the NASRaQ as they would any

other shared volume(s) via their desktop computers to store

or access data.

How This Guide is Organized

This guide is organized:

Chapter 1 ÒIntroductionÓ on page 1 discusses the

NASRaQÕs function and features.

Chapter 2 ÒSetting Up the NASRaQÓ on page 7,

describes the hardware setup of the
NASRaQ and the network integration
process.

Chapter 3 ÒNASRaQ AdministrationÓ on page 25,

describes the NASRaQ administratorÕs
functions.

Appendix A ÒUsing the LCD ConsoleÓ on page 41,

describes the LCD console functions Ñ
conÞguring the NASRaQÕs network
settings, rebooting, and powering down.

Appendix B ÒProduct SpeciÞcationsÓ on page 45,

contains the NASRaQÕs technical
speciÞcations.

Appendix C ÒAdvanced InformationÓ on page 47

provides information on development
tools, conÞguration Þles, and the
directory structure of the NASRaQ disk.

Appendix D ÒLicensesÓ on page 49 provides

licensing information.

Appendix E ÒGlossaryÓ on page 55 provides

deÞnitions for NASRaQ-related
terminology.

4

Customer Service and Technical Support

For Cobalt product information, visit the support section of

the Cobalt Web site at

site includes a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that

provide additional information.

For General Cobalt Information

http://www.cobaltnet.com/support/

Introduction

. The

In the U.S.A.

send e-mail to [e-mail].

Outside the U.S.A.

to [e-mail].

In Europe

[e-mail].

In Japan

For Cobalt Technical Support and Service

In the U.S.A.

send e-mail to [e-mail].

Outside the U.S.A.

to [e-mail].

In Europe

[e-mail].

In Japan

, call (888) 70-COBALT or [phone], or

, call [phone], or send e-mail

, call [phone], or send e-mail to

, send e-mail to [e-mail].

, call (888) 70-COBALT or [phone], or

, call [phone], or send e-mail

, send e-mail to

, send e-mail to [e-mail].

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 2

Setting Up the NASRaQ

This chapter is intended for the NASRaQ administrator and

describes connecting and conÞguring the NASRaQ for your

network.

If the NASRaQ has been previously conÞgured for a different

network, refer to ÒChanging Network ConÞgurationÓ on

page 42.

The setup process includes the following steps:

¥ ÒEstablishing a ConnectionÓ on page 7 discusses the

physical setup and connection of the NASRaQ to a power
source and the network.

¥ ÒSetting Up With the Web BrowserÓ on page 14 covers

the network integration process and allows the
administrator to select services and create users and
groups using any browser-enabled computer.

Establishing a Connection

Connecting the NASRaQ includes the following procedures:

¥ Installing the NASRaQ

¥ Connecting to the network

¥ Connecting the power cord

¥ Powering on the NASRaQ

¥ ConÞguring DHCP and manual network settings

Installing the NASRaQ

The NASRaQ can either be placed on a ßat surface Ñ for

example, a desk, shelf, or table top Ñ or it can be installed in

an equipment rack.

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Chapter 2

!

Caution:If you operate the NASRaQ in an equipment rack, see
the precautions described in “Using Equipment Racks” on
page iv.

If you plan to use the NASRaQ on a ßat surface, attach the

rubber feet to the Þve indentations in the bottom of the case.

Figure 1 Attaching rubber feet

Rubber feet

If you plan to operate the NASRaQ in an equipment rack,
Þrst connect the mounting ears to the sides of the NASRaQ
(as shown in Figure 2) near either the front or the rear of the
case. Ensure the supporting lip is placed under the unit to
provide additional support and attach the ears to the
equipment rack.

Figure 2 Installing NASRaQ into a standard rack

Supporting Lip

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Connecting to the Network

Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the 10/100
Base-T network connector on the back of the NASRaQ (see
Figure 3). Connect the other end to an existing network
socket.

Figure 3 NASRaQ Rear View

Serial

Network 1

Link

Col

Tx/Rx

100 M

Setting Up the NASRaQ

SCSI

OK to

Power Off

Cobalt Networks

and

Cobalt NASRaQ

are trademarks of Cobalt Networks, Inc.

www.cobaltnet.com

100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

1.0 A 40W max

Network
Connector

Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet (100­240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, as listed in ÒProduct SpeciÞcationsÓ
on page 45).

Powering On the NASRaQ

Turn on the power by pressing the
of the NASRaQ.

The hard disk starts up, the fan turns on, and the LCD screen
lights up and displays the message

Status messages are displayed on the LCD screen as the
NASRaQ completes its boot process.

SCSI
Connector

On/Off

Starting Up

Power
Socket

switch on the back

.

!

Caution: It’s important to follow the proper power-down
procedure before turning off the NASRaQ. Refer to “Powering
Down” on page 43.

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Chapter 2

Configuring the Network

Now that youÕve made the network and power connections,
youÕre ready to conÞgure the network settings.

The NASRaQ requires speciÞc network information to
properly function. The information can be entered
automatically or manually.

Depending on the network environment, the NASRaQ may
be able to obtain the necessary information from a DHCP
server on your network. If so, it will attempt an automatic
conÞguration. If not, you need to enter the necessary
information manually, using the LCD console on the front
panel. See ÒUsing the LCD Console to ConÞgure the
NetworkÓ on page 11 for more information.

Automatic Configuration using a DHCP Server

When the NASRaQ is powered on, it checks to see whether a
DHCP server is present on the network. If thereÕs a
functioning DHCP server thatÕs set up to serve leased IP
addresses, the NASRaQ conÞgures itself automatically.

If the network information can be conÞgured automatically,
the LCD displays the NASRaQÕs assigned IP Address upon
completion of the boot process.

IMPORTANT: To function properly over long periods of time, the
NASRaQ’s IP address must remain the same, i.e., the DHCP
server must not assign it to a different machine at a later date.
Unfortunately, some DHCP servers do not honor requests for
permanent IP addresses. As a result, the system or network
administrator may need to assign a different (and permanent)
IP address to the NASRaQ. If so, change the network
configuration information. You should coordinate any changes
to the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address with your
network administrator.

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Setting Up the NASRaQ

Manual Configuration using Control Buttons

If the NASRaQ doesnÕt Þnd a DHCP server on the network,
the following prompt appears on the LCD display:

ENTER IP ADDR:

000.000.000.000

If this prompt appears, you need to enter the required
network information using the LCD control buttons. See
ÒUsing the LCD ConsoleÓ on page 41.

Before you proceed, make sure you have the following
information:

¥ The NASRaQÕs assigned IP address

¥ The subnet mask of your network

¥ The gateway/router address (necessary only if

communicating with other networks or the Internet.)
Enter the NASRaQ IP address in the URL Þeld of your
browser, for example, http://192.168.25.77.

Using the LCD Console to Configure the Network

The NASRaQÕs LCD screen displays two lines of text (see
Figure 4). The top LCD line provides instructions on data to
enter. The bottom line displays the data already entered. Use
the control buttons to the right of the LCD screen to enter the
required network information.

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Chapter 2

Figure 4 Control buttons

LCD Screen Reset Port

Control Buttons

HereÕs how the control buttons work:

The reset port is used to reset the NASRaQ.

The Left button moves the cursor left.

The Right button moves the cursor right.

The Up button increments the digit located at the
cursor position.

The Down button decrements the digit located at the
cursor position.

S

The S button (ÒselectÓ) selects the next option.

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E

The E button (ÒenterÓ) accepts the information.

ÒUsing the LCD ConsoleÓ on page 41 gives additional
information about using the LCD Console.

To Manually Configure NASRaQ

During setup, the LCD console is used to enter network
conÞguration information on the NASRaQ.

Follow these steps to conÞgure the network manually:

1. When you see the prompt

ENTER IP ADDR:

000.000.000.000

Enter the IP address assigned to the NASRaQ using the LCD

control buttons.

Setting Up the NASRaQ

2. Press .

E

If the IP address is valid, the prompt appears:

ENTER NETMASK:

255.000.000.000

3. Enter the netmask of your network, if the number shown is

not correct.

4. Press .

E

If the netmask is valid, the following prompt appears:

ENTER GATEWAY:

000.000.000.000

5. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your network.

If your network doesnÕt have a gateway, donÕt enter any

number Ñ leave the default value, Ò000.000.000.000.Ó

6. Press .

E

The LCD displays:

[S]AVE [C]ANCEL

7. To save the conÞguration information, use the Left and Right

buttons to select [S]ave, and then press . YouÕll see:

VERIFYING AND SAVING

Note: Selecting [C]ancel cancels the configuration, and the
LCD screen displays ENTER IP ADDR: again. The NASRaQ
goes through the entry process again.

E

After verifying and saving, the NASRaQ completes the boot
process, and the LCD screen shows several messages before
displaying the IP address assigned to the NASRaQ.

ConÞguration is complete when the LCD screen displays the
NASRaQÕs assigned IP address, for example:

IP Address:

127.162.05.18

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Chapter 2

Setting Up With the Web Browser

You need to perform the remainder of the setup process
through a web browser from any network computer. Use a
standard browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft
Internet Explorer (versions 4.0 or later) to do this. After the
setup process is complete, the NASRaQ can be managed from
any browser-enabled computer on the network.

Active Assist — Online Help

Active Assist provides real-time context-sensitive help that
you can access at any time by placing the cursor over the
icon beside any item. More information about the item
appears at the bottom of the browser page.

Accessing the NASRaQ

1. Start any standard web browser on any computer connected

to the network.

2. To access the NASRaQ, either enter the host name (if one has

been assigned using DHCP) or enter the IP address, found on

the NASRaQÕs LCD screen, in the URL Þeld of your browser.

For example:

3. Press

Return (or Enter) on your keyboard.

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Setting Up the NASRaQ

When you have successfully conÞgured the NASRaQ, the

setup wizard introduction is displayed (see Figure 5).

Figure 5 NASRaQ Welcome Screen

4. Click the Start button to proceed.

Configuring the NASRaQ with the Setup Wizard

The setup wizard is a step-by-step conÞguration process that
guides you through the setup process. After completing each
step, click on the NEXT button to apply the changes and go to
the next step. The NASRaQ performs automatic checks on
the information entered and alerts you when an unacceptable
value or problem is encountered.

At any point, you can click the back arrow to change a
previous setting.

When the information is correctly entered at each stage, the
NASRaQ enters the changes in its conÞguration Þles before
proceeding to the next step. Changes may take several
seconds to complete.

Note: To obtain additional help, click on the Active Assist
icon adjacent to the topic.

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Chapter 2

1. Network Setup

The Þrst wizard setup screen appears in Figure 6.

Figure 6 Network Setup Wizard

From the Network Setup screen, you can:

¥ Assign a hostname to the NASRaQ (for example,

nasraq1)

¥ Enter your domain name (the ofÞcial name that is

registered with InterNIC, for example, cobaltnet.com)

¥ Enter the IP address of your domain name server. The IP

address of your Domain Name Server is necessary for the
NASRaQ to convert between IP addresses and names.

The hostname and domain name must be coordinated with
your network administrator to access the NASRaQ by its
name and not just its IP address.

Click the

NEXT button.

2. Administrator Setup

The second wizard setup screen appears in Figure 7 on page

17.

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Setting Up the NASRaQ

The NASRaQÕs administrator has two primary
responsibilities. The Þrst is setting up the users, groups,
shares, and services on the NASRaQ. The second is
responding to e-mail alerts from the NASRaQ to prevent
potential problems.

To complete Administrator setup, Þll in the Þelds for:

¥ Full name

Name of the person serving as administrator.

¥ Password

Enter a password twice to verify accuracy. The password
can be an alphanumeric string limited to eight characters.
The password allows you to access NASRaQ
administration features.

Figure 7 Administrator Setup Wizard

¥ The administratorÕs name may be substituted for

ÒAdministrator.Ó

¥ Existing e-mail address

The administrator receives NASRaQ system messages at
this address.

If you want to change the password, refer to ÒChanging
the Admin Password from the BrowserÓ on page 48.

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Chapter 2

If you forget or want to reset the password, refer to
ÒResetting the Admin PasswordÓ on page 47.

Click the NEXT button.

3. Services Setup

The third wizard setup screen appears in Figure 8.

Figure 8 Services Setup Wizard

Choose the services you would like to be active on the
NASRaQ from the list.

You can conÞgure work groups and the WINS server by
clicking Parameters...

On the ÒWorkgroup or NT DomainÓ Þeld, enter the name of
the workgroup or NT domain where you want the NASRaQ
to appear as part of the Network Neighborhood. In the WINS
Server AddressÓ Þeld, enter the IP address of your WINS
servers. If you do not have a WINS server, leave this Þeld
blank.

For an explanation of services, refer to ÒServicesÓ on page 32.

Click the NEXT button.

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Setting Up the NASRaQ

4. Time Setup

The fourth wizard setup screen appears in Figure 9.

Figure 9 Time Setup Wizard

Enter the current date, time, and time zone on the NASRaQ.
Or specify the address of an NTP server that you want to
synchronize the NASRaQ.

Click the NEXT button.

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Chapter 2

5. NT Domain Integration

The Þfth wizard setup screen appears in Figure 10.

Figure 10 NT Domain Integration

This screen includes two options. You can:

¥ DeÞne user accounts locally. Choose to add users locally

which creates user accounts directly on the NASRaQ.

¥ Use user accounts from Windows NT domain integration

from a NT PDC. Set up your NASRaQ to appear to join a
Windows NT domain using the NT domain integration
capability.

Warning:This choice can not be changed later. Decide carefully
between the two options.

The NASRaQ appears and behaves as if it joined an NT
domain, but it actually doesnÕt join the NT domain. The
NASRaQ accomplishes this by obtaining a list of all users
and groups in a NT domain from your NT Primary
(PDC) or Backup Domain Controller (BDC).

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Setting Up the NASRaQ

The NASRaQ then redirects authentication requests to
your PDC or BDC when a user tries to log in. The result is
to eliminate the need to maintain user account
information on the NASRaQ. All changes to user
accounts on your NT Primary Domain Controller will be
reßected on your NASRaQ when the NASRaQ
synchronizes with the PDC.

If enabling NT domain integration, you need the
machine name and IP Address of the PDC or BDC and a
valid NT user with the associated NT password.

To obtain a list of users and groups from your NT
domain, the NASRaQ needs the name and password of
one user in the NT domain. If you change this users's
password, you must set the new password on the
NASRaQ or the user list may become unsynchronized.

Cobalt recommends creating a user with a non-expiring
password speciÞcally for the NASRaQ to use to obtain
this information.

For security reasons, do not use the same NT
administrator password for the NASRaQ.

Click the

NEXT button.

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6. RAID Setup

The sixth wizard setup screen appears in Figure 11.

Figure 11 RAID Wizard Setup

Note: RAID setup is a one-time process that may take up to an
hour to complete.

!

Caution:Choosing a RAID mode is a choice that cannot be
changed later. Choose the RAID mode carefully.

Figure 11 on page 22 includes two options:

1. Striped

RAID 0 mode, data is stored in a striped fashion Ñ the
server spreads the data across both of the two internal disks.
This provides twice as much storage space as RAID 1. See
ÒStripingÓ on page 58 for additional information.

2. Mirrored

In RAID 1 mode, all the data is redundantly stored on both of
the internal disks (they mirror one another). The NASRaQÕs
software-based RAID mirroring system provides an added

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level of data security. Data is always written to both disks so
there are always two copies of the data. This protects the data
in case of catastrophic disk failure. See ÒMirroringÓ on
page 57 for additional information.

Note: RAID 1 mode provides redundancy, which increases the
reliability. However, the NASRaQ’s RAID 1 system does not
provide for zero downtime as hardware-based RAID systems
do. If a disk fails, the NASRaQ may be inaccessible until the
system is rebooted.

Click the NEXT button.

Product Registration

The product registration screen appears in Figure 12.

Figure 12 Product Registration

Register the NASRaQ by completing the online registration
and click the Finish button.

Alternatively, fill out the card that came with the product and
mail it to:

Cobalt Networks, Inc.
555 Ellis Street
Mountain View, CA 94043

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Completing Configuration With the Setup Wizard

When youÕve entered the information in the setup wizard,
click FINISH. Once the NASRaQ has been conÞgured, the
Public Site appears (see Figure 13 on page 24).

This page also appears whenever you go to the URL
http://IP address/cobalt/.

Once you have completed the setup wizard, the NASRaQ
begins to conÞgure your choices. If you go to the

administrator site, the NASRaQ displays a status screen while

RAID is being conÞgured. Depending on your system, RAID
setup will take several minutes to complete. See ÒRAIDÓ on
page 38 for additional information.

The wizard requests that you verify conÞguration settings
before returning to the main page shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13 NASRaQ Public Site

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NASRaQ Administration

This chapter describes NASRaQ administrator functions and
capabilities. To access the NASRaQÕs Administrator Site, you
can either:

¥ Click the Administrator Site button on the Public Site (see

Figure 13 on page 24)

¥ Enter the URL http://hostname.domainname/admin/

from your browser.

When you select the Administrator button, the screen in
Figure 14 is displayed.

You are prompted for the administrator user name and
password.

Figure 14 Administration Site Screen

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NT Domain Versus Local Authentication

The NASRaQ authenticates users in either local or an
integrated NT Domain mode. The local authentication mode
uses a locally stored password database. Each user's account
exists on the NASRaQ independent from other server
accounts the user may have. Using the local mode, user
accounts must be created and managed by the administrator.

The integrated NT Domain authentication mode means that
all user and group accounts are added from an existing NT
Domain. When a user accesses the NASRaQ, the password is
veriÞed by checking with a speciÞed Windows NT Primary
or Backup Domain controller. Users and groups are
automatically moved to the NASRaQ. The users screen
allows user modiÞcation for disk quota only.

Users

In the Users section, you can manage user settings and
administrator settings. To access this section, click the Users
button on the left side of the screen.

Figure 15 Users Administration Screen

Click User Management at the top of the screen to see the full
name of each NASRaQ user (for example, Jessica Smith) and
the name used to log in to the NASRaQ (for example, jsmith).
This is called the Òuser identityÓ or ÒuserID.Ó

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From User Management page:

¥ Click Add User to add a user if in local user authentication

mode. This does not appear in NT domain integration
mode.

¥ To remove a user, click the corresponding trash icon.

¥ Click a pencil icon to modify the corresponding userÕs

full name and password, and adjust the total disk space
allowed for Þles.

To simplify the process of adding multiple users to the
NASRaQ, click

Set User Defaults to specify a default disk

space limit and a user naming convention for every new user
added thereafter.

To modify the administrator settings, click Administrator at
the top of the screen. You can modify the administratorÕs full
name, password, and e-mail address. Remember your
password Ñ otherwise, you might lock yourself out and
need to reset the password.

User Management

If your NASRaQ is not integrated with an NT domain, then
you must locally create an account for each NASRaQ user.
Only four parameters can be set for each user:

1. User name

2. Full name

3. Password

4. Disk space limit (quota)

If your NASRaQ is part of an NT domain, then the user list is
obtained from your Windows NT Primary Domain
Controller. You can not add or delete users directly on the
NASRaQ. To add or delete a user, make the change on your
Windows NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC). The
NASRaQ will sync users and groups with the NT PDC when
they are added or deleted.

You can edit the disk space limit associated with a user and
set the default disk quota the users are granted when theyÕre
Þrst added.

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The user list is updated from your NT PDC every 15 minutes.
If you want to update the list sooner, go to the NT Domain
control panel and choose Save Settings.

Group Management

The NASRaQ enables you to manage access rights by groups.
You can set up the NASRaQ for management by
departmental or organizational units.

If your NASRaQ is not part of an NT Domain, you can add
groups to the NASRaQ by clicking Add Groups. New users
can be added easily, and existing users can be removed easily
from a groupÕs membership Ñ by turning their checkboxes
on or off through

When the NASRaQ is part of an NT domain, you canÕt
directly modify any group memberships. The list of groups
and their members is obtained automatically from the NT
Primary Domain Controller.

Modify Groups.

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Groups

NASRaQ Administration

Click Groups to access the Groups administration screen,
where you can manage group settings (see Figure 16 on page

29). This screen allows for local group authentication.

By clicking Add Groups, you can add groups to the NASRaQ.
New users can be added, and existing users can be removed
from a groupÕs membership by clicking the userÕs checkboxes
on or off.

If you are not in NT authentication mode, only the groups
that you create on the NASRaQ are displayed.

Figure 16 Groups Administration Screen

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Shares

A ÒshareÓ is a shared directory thatÕs accessible via the
network. Each share on the NASRaQ is simultaneously
accessible to both Windows and Macintosh clients if enabled
via SMB and AppleShare. Each share can have a unique set of
access controls.

Figure 17 Shares Administration Screen

Select Shares to access the Shares section which contains a list
of all the deÞned shares. You can click Add Share to deÞne a
new share. Clicking the trash can icon for a share
permanently deletes the share and its contents and frees up
share space. Clicking the pencil icon for a share lets you to
edit the properties of that share:

¥ Share name. This is the name of the share as it appears in

the Windows Network Neighborhood or the Apple
Chooser. There is a 12 character limit.

¥ Description. This description appears next to the share in

the browser list visible in the Network Neighborhood
(for Windows clients).

¥ User limit. This is the number of simultaneous user

connections allowed from Microsoft Windows clients.
There is no maximum users control for Apple Macintosh
clients.

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¥ Maximum Disk Space. This is the maximum portion of

disk space granted to the share. The administrator
receives warnings via e-mail if the limit has been
approached or exceeded.

Note: It may appear that the total amount of disk space granted
to all shares can exceed the total available disk space.
However, the actual space used by all shares cannot exceed
the total disk space. The disk space limit is either a share’s limit
or the disk’s physical space limit.

¥ Full Access. This is the list of users and groups that have

both read and write access to the share.

¥ Users on the NASRaQ.

¥ Groups on the NASRaQ.

Control Panel

NASRaQ Administration

Click Control Panel to change or view the settings for services,
network, access rights, time, SNMP (NT Domain) and RAID.
These functions are documented with the ÒActive AssistÓ
online help facility. Enabling access to the backup share is
only allowed for groups.

Figure 18 Control Panel Administration Screen

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Services

To manage settings for the NASRaQ services, click the

Services button at the top of the screen. To turn on any of the

services listed in the Service Settings table, click its check box.
The services are described in the following sections.

Microsoft Windows File Sharing (SMB)

Windows-based machines use a Þle sharing protocol called
SMB (Server Message Block). Once SMB is set up, the
NASRaQ appears in your Network Neighborhood under
the speciÞed work group with the hostname, which is the
name that the administrator assigned in the Setup Wizard or
on the Control Panel screen). The name also appears in the
LCD display as:

hostname.domainname

To set the SMB parameters, go to the Administrator Site, click

Control Panel, click Services, make sure the box is checked

next to ÒWindows Þle sharing (SMB).Ó Click on Save Changes.

Under the parameters link, in the ÒWorkgroup or NT
DomainÓ Þeld, enter the name of the workgroup or NT
domain for which you want the NASRaQ to appear as part of
the Network Neighborhood. In the ÒWINS Server AddressÓ
Þeld, enter the IP address of your WINS servers, if you have
one. Otherwise, leave this Þeld blank.

Note: A Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is used to
resolve NetBIOS host names, which is used by Windows
Networking to identify server and Internet IP addresses. You are
not required to use a WINS server unless your network spans
more than one TCP/IP subnet. Without a WINS server your
client machines will not be able to access your NASRaQ if it is
located on a different TCP/IP subnet. Contact your network
administrator to locate your WINS server address and to
identify the network topology for your NASRaQ.

Debugging the Network Neighborhood:

If the NASRaQ does not appear in the Network
Neighborhood check that these settings are correct:

¥ Workgroup: The NASRaQ must be in the same workgroup

you are viewing in the Network Neighborhood.

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¥ Subnet Mask: Many NASRaQ functions may appear to be

working even if you have entered an incorrect subnet
mask. However, the NASRaQ does not appear in the
Network Neighborhood if you have entered an incorrect
subnet mask during the initial setup. If you need to
change your subnet mask, you need to reset the network
from the front LCD panel. See ÒUsing the LCD Console to
ConÞgure the NetworkÓ on page 11 for instructions.

Note: It may take up to 15 minutes for the Network
Neighborhood to display a new NASRaQ added to the network.

Apple Macintosh File Sharing (AppleShare)

AppleShare¨ is the Macintosh Þle sharing protocol. The
NASRaQ offers AppleShareIP which provides higher
performance and accessibility over the Internet.

Legato File Backup

This option enables the Legato NetWorker¨ client software
to support backup and restore needs. You must have the
Legato server for this service.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Agent

Once youÕve turned on this option in the Service Settings
table, you can click

Parameters (next to SNMP in the table) to

specify the SNMP communities that can have read-only and
read-and-write access to this SNMP agent. The default read­access community is Òpublic.Ó

Network

Click the Network button at the top of the Control Panel
section to enter or change network conÞguration
information. These settings make the NASRaQ visible to
other computers. If you change the IP address, the system
will reboot so that the system will be recognized under the
new IP address.

From the Network screen, you can change the NASRaQÕs
hostname and domain name (the ofÞcial name that is
registered with InterNIC, for example, cobaltnet.com) and
the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS).

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Access Rights

The IP address of your DNS is necessary for the NASRaQ to
be able to convert between IP addresses and names. The
hostname and domain name must be coordinated with your
network administrator to access the NASRaQ by its name
and not just its IP address.

This screen is for controlling telnet access. You can choose to
either make telnet available to only the root user (the system
administrator) or turn it off.

Note: T elnet access should be used only b y advanced users —
people who are proficient in the internal workings of the Linux
operating system. It is possible to adversely affect the
performance of your NASRaQ if you modify system
configuration files.

Time

Click the Time button at the top of the Control Panel section
to enter the correct time, date and time zone. You can also
specify the name of the server (NTP server) with which the
NASRaQ will synchronize its internal clock.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

After youÕve turned on this option in the Service Settings
table, you can click Parameters (next to SNMP in the table) to
specify the SNMP communities that can have read-only and
read-and-write access to this SNMP agent. The default read­access community is Òpublic.Ó

NT Domain

If the system is set up in NT Authentication mode, you can
adjust settings including:

¥ PDC name

¥ User name used for synchronizing NASRaQ

¥ Password

If the system is not in NT Domain mode, this control does not
apply.

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RAID

The RAID mode is determined during initial wizard setup.
After the mode has been set, you cannot change the RAID
mode.

Maintenance

The Maintenance section provides several web-based utilities
that facilitate the day-to-day operations of the NASRaQ. To
access these utilities, click Maintenance on the Administrator
Site, then click the button that corresponds to the utility you
want to use (each utility is described later in this chapter).

Figure 19 Maintenance Administration Screen

NASRaQ Administration

Backup

The NASRaQ's system conÞguration data, stored in a Þle
called conÞg.tar, is available in a built-in share called
BACKUP.

This data can be backup up regularly to a tape drive or
simply copied onto the hard drive of a different computer.
The conÞg.tar Þle contains enough information to recover the
system conÞguration in the event of a catastrophic failure.

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Restore

After restoring the data to the BACKUP share, one Þle,
conÞg.tar, is created. Click the restore conÞguration option to
restore the entire contents of the BACKUP share.

To restore the system's conÞguration:

1. Copy your backup copy of conÞg.tar onto the BACKUP

2. Click the Restore ConÞguration button on the Restore

3. You are prompted to reboot the NASRaQ. Restoration

Install Software

The Install Software button allows you to update the NASRaQ
software with any patches or new releases.

share.

ConÞguration screen.

takes effect after rebooting.

Reboot

The ÒActive MonitorÓ software provides a recommendation
when a reboot is necessary. Rebooting resets the system.

To reboot using your browser, go to the Administrator Site,
click Maintenance, then click Reboot. In the table that appears,
click the Reboot button.

Alternatively, you can reboot by using the LCD console. See
ÒRebootingÓ on page 42 for additional information.

Rebooting takes several minutes and is complete when the
reboot table and button appears. You should not attempt to
operate the NASRaQ while the system is rebooting.

Shutdown

The NASRaQ can only be shut down from the LCD display
and buttons located on the front of the unit. Refer to
ÒPowering DownÓ on page 43. Powering down may take a
few minutes.

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Note: Turning off the Power switch before the NASRaQ tells
you to do so may result in lost data.

System Status

Use the System Status section of the NASRaQÕs
Administrator interface to monitor CPU, memory, disk, and
RAID status. In all cases, the NASRaQ monitors subsystem
performance and displays a colored LED beside each item.

Figure 20 System Status Administration Screen

NASRaQ Administration

The various LED colors indicate:

¥ Green-- the subsystem is performing well

¥ Amber -- a potential problem exists

¥ Red -- a problem exists

¥ Grey -- no information is available.

Clicking on the LED provides further explanation of the
problem.

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Disk Usage

RAID

Disk Usage describes the total disk space occupied by system
Þles, by users, and by shares/volumes, the amount of free
disk space left, and the total available disk size of the
NASRaQÕs disks. This space is determined by the RAID
mode selected.

RAID status page describes four values relating to your
RAID disk conÞguration.

¥ RAID Mode - the RAID mode you decided to use when

you set the machine up in the setup wizard.

¥ Boot Disk- NASRaQ can boot from either of its internal

disks. This Þeld indicates the disk that the NASRaQ used
to boot from most recently.

The last two Þelds describe the operational status of each
hard disk.

If a disk has failed or has been removed from the system, the
ball next to the disk is red. The administrator also receives
mail from Active Monitor describing the problem.

Memory

Memory Status indicates if memory swapping is high. If you
see a red light, you may want to add more memory to the
NASRaQ.

CPU

CPU Usage provides a real-time update of CPU load. It
indicates the number of tasks waiting to be executed. This
chart helps you evaluate whether the NASRaQÕs CPU is
being used heavily or lightly.

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Service Status

The Service Status section allows you to monitor Þle services
and SNMP. It follows the same LED conventions as ÒSystem
Status.Ó

Figure 21 Service Status Administration Screen

NASRaQ Administration

File Services

File Services displays the status of the Windows File Sharing
(SMB) service and the AppleShare service if either is enabled.

SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) displays the
status of the SNMP serverÕs operation.

Active Monitor

The NASRaQ uses Active Monitor software, which is
constantly evaluating the system components and services in
the background. The Active Monitor reports on potential
problems.

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To access the Active Monitor section, click Active Monitor on
the Administrator screen.

Figure 22 Active Monitor Administration Screen

If you see a blinking red light next to any of the components
or services listed in this section, the Active Monitor is
signaling that a serious condition exists on the server.

Click the light to examine the component or service which is
producing the error.

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Appendix A

Using the LCD Console

During startup, the LCD screen displays status information
about the boot process itself.

During setup, the LCD console is used to enter NASRaQ
network conÞguration information.

Once the NASRaQ is running, the LCD console also serves
multiple purposes. You can use it to:

¥ Change network conÞguration information, which is

useful if the NASRaQÕs location has changed.

¥ Reboot, which restarts the entire system.

¥ Power down in a way that allows the NASRaQ to close

all open Þles and minimizes startup time the next time
the NASRaQ is powered on.

IMPORTANT: Before turning off the NASRaQ, be sure to f ollow
the proper power-down procedure (see“Powering Down” on
page 43).

To access each of these functions, hold down the (S)elect
button on the LCD console for approximately two seconds.
This causes the LCD screen to enter its function mode. Press
the Select button until the function you want appears on the
LCD screen. To cancel the LCDÕs function mode, select the
EXIT function (when it appears on the screen), then press the

Enter button, then select YES.

See ÒUsing the LCD Console to ConÞgure the NetworkÓ on
page 11 for information on using the LCD console controls.

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Changing Network Configuration

To reset the IP address or change the network conÞguration
of the Primary Network interface from the LCD console:

1. From the LCD console, hold down the Select button for
approximately 2 seconds.

The LCD screen displays:

SELECT:
SETUP NETWORK

2. Press the Enter button.

3. Enter the IP address of the Primary Network Interface,
and then press the Enter button.

4. Enter the netmask of the Primary Network Interface, and
then press the

Enter button.

5. Enter the Gateway, and press the Enter button.

6. Toggle the cursor to [S]ave or [C]ancel and press the

If you select the Save option, the NASRaQ will restart using
the new network conÞguration. If you select Cancel, you
return to step 1 of this procedure.

Rebooting

To reboot NASRaQ:

1. From the LCD console, hold down the Select button for

Enter button.

Note: Alternatively, you can change the NASRaQ’s network
configuration via the browser . To do this, go to the Administrator
Site, click Control Panel, then click Network (at the top of the
screen). You can edit the network settings in the table that
appears. This can cause the NASRaQ to reboot.

approximately 2 seconds.

The LCD screen displays:

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SELECT:

SETUP NETWORK

2. Press the Select button once until REBOOT appears in the
LCD display:

SELECT:

REBOOT

3. Press the Enter button.

4. Use the cursor control keys to toggle the cursor between
[Y] and [N]. Select [Y] to reboot the system and then
Enter.

Note: You can also reboot via the browser. To do this, go to the
Server Management screen, click Maintenance, and then click
Reboot (at the top of the screen). In the table that appears,
click Reboot.

Powering Down

Using the LCD Console

!

Caution: To prevent the potential loss of data, it is important to
follow the proper power-down procedure (described below)
before turning off the NASRaQ.

To select the power-down application:

1. From the LCD console, press and hold down the Select
button for approximately 2 seconds.

The LCD screen displays:

SELECT:

SETUP NETWORK

2. Press the Select button twice until POWER DOWN appears in
the LCD display:

SELECT:

POWER DOWN

3. Press the Enter button.

4. Use the cursor control keys to toggle the cursor between
[Y] and [N]. Select [Y] to power down the system.

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The LCD screen displays:

PLEASE SWITCH

POWER OFF NOW

5. Press the On/Off switch to turn off the NASRaQ.

Resetting Network Configuration

The ÒReset NetworkÓ function resets:

¥ The hostname

¥ IP address

¥ Netmask

¥ Gateway

¥ DNS information for both network interfaces (Primary

and Secondary)

Resetting the NASRaQ returns it to its factory default
settings. This function may be useful if youÕre moving the
NASRaQ to a new network.

To reset the NASRaQÕs network state:

1. From the LCD console, hold down the

Select button for

approximately 2 seconds.

The LCD screen displays:

SELECT:

SETUP NETWORK

2. Press the Select button three times until RESET NETWORK
appears in the LCD display:

SELECT:

RESET NETWORK

3. Press the Enter button.

4. Use the LCD control buttons to toggle the cursor
between [Y] and [N]. Select [Y] to reset the network
conÞguration.

5. After resetting, the NASRaQ powers down and the LCD
displays:

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PLEASE SWITCH
POWER OFF NOW

Product Specifications

Technical Data for the Cobalt NASRaQ

Hardware Specifications

64-bit superscalar processor

32-MB to 64-MB 3.3V DRAM EDO SIMMs (2 slots)

Internal Ultra ATA hard drive

10/100 Base-T Ethernet network interface

LCD panel for easy set-up and administration

Appendix B

External SCSI port (50 pin, Ultra)

Serial console interface

Software Specifications

Software features:

Microsoft (SMB), Macintosh (Appleshare, AppleshareIP)
and UNIX (NFS) compatible Þle services

RAID 0 (striping) and RAID 1 (mirroring) support

Integration into existing NT domain

User, group and share based security

Network-based backup (Legato compatible)

Linux 2.0 multitasking operating system

Apache 1.3.3 web server, HTTP/1.1-compliant

DHCP client for IP assignment

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Appendix B

System management:

SNMP management support

Browser-based setup wizard

Browser-based server management

Online ActiveAssist real-time help

ActiveMonitor maintenance agents

Advanced management using Telnet

Web-based performance and usage reporting

Browser-based software upgrade

Physical Data

Dimensions: 17.00 in. x 12.50 in. x 1.75 in. (43.2 cm x

31.8 cm x 4.5 cm. Fits in standard 19Ó rack).

Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)

Power requirements: Input rating 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Operating environment: 32o to 108oF (0oto 40oC), 10% to 90%
humidity (non-condensing)

Non-operating environment: 14o to 122oF (-10oto 50oC), 5% to
93% humidity (non-condensing)

LEDs: Power, Transmit/Receive, Link, Collision, 100 Mbit
Operation, Disk Activity, Web Activity

Regulatory approval: FCC Class B, VCCI-B, UL, C-UL, TUV,
CE

Requirements:

10 Base-T or 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Network

TCP/IP

Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version

4.0 or later

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Advanced Information

Resetting the Admin Password

If you forget the NASRaQ administrator password, you can clear
it by following these steps:

1. Push and hold a paper clip in the Reset Password port (on
the front of the NASRaQ). Hold the button in for
approximately 2 seconds.

The LCD screen displays:

RESETTING ADMIN

PASSWORD

Appendix C

!

Caution: After y ou clear the pass word, enter a ne w one as soon
as possible, to protect the security of the NASRaQ —
otherwise, at this point, anyone on the network can assign the
administrator password. Follow the steps below to enter a new
password.

2. In your Web browser, enter the URL
http://IP address/admin/ to access the Administrator Site.

3. If a prompt appears asking for a username or password,
enter ÒadminÓ as the username, and enter any name or word
as the password.

4. Click Users on the left side of the screen.

5. Click Administrator at the top of the screen.

6. In the Administrator Settings table, enter a new password
(twice).

7. Click Save Changes.

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Appendix C

Changing the Admin Password from the Browser

If you know the administrator password and want to change it,
follow these steps:

1. Go to the Administrator Site.

2. Click the Users button on the left side of the screen.

3. Click the Administrator button at the top of the screen.

4. Enter the new password.

5. Click Save Changes.

Telnet Access

Telnet access is available and should be used by advanced users
only. It is possible to adversely affect the performance of your
NASRaQ if you modify your systemÕs conÞguration Þles.

Note: Only the ÒrootÓ user can telnet into the NASRaQ.

The Access Rights section under the control panel gives you two
options for controlling telnet access. The Þrst option allows you
to disallow telnet access. This is the most secure and safest option
for the NASRaQ. The second option limits telnet access to the
ÒrootÓ user only. This option poses security risks, but it allows the
system administrator to conÞgure options supported by the
Linux operating system that cannot be conÞgured through the
web-based administration user interface.

If you plan to use telnet access, Cobalt recommends that you use
the control panel to grant telnet access when you are using it and
then disable access when you have Þnished.

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Appendix D

Licenses

THE BSD COPYRIGHT

Copyright ©1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of California. All rights
reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modiÞcation, are
permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials
provided with the distribution.

3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the
following acknowledgment: This product includes software developed by the University of
California, Berkeley and its contributors.

4. Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors may be used to
endorse or promote products derived from this software without speciÞc prior written
permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS ÒAS IS'Ó AND
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR
CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
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Copyright © 1997,1998 Adrian Sun ([e-mail]). All Rights
Reserved.

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any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright
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Apache HTTP server project (http://www.apache.org/).

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10/100 Base-TX

Refers to running Ethernet on twisted pair cables, with
a throughput of 10 or 100 Mbps.

AppleShare

File-sharing protocol used on Macintosh computers.

Backup Domain Controllers (BDC)

The BDC operates in a Windows NT Server domain. The BDC is a

computer running the Windows NT Server that receives a copy
of the NT domain's users and groups database, which contains all
account and security policy information for the domain. The
copy is synchronized periodically and automatically with the
master copy on the primary domain controller (PDC). BDCs also
authenticate user logons and can be promoted to function as
PDCs as needed. Multiple BDCs can exist on an NT domain.

Glossary

Domain name

The InterNIC name of an organization or other entity on the
Internet. For example: www.cobaltnet.com locates an Internet
address for cobaltnet.com at a particular IP address and a
particular host server named www.

Domain Name Service (DNS)

The Internet service responsible for translating and associating
text-based hostnames such as cobaltnet.com into numeric IP
addresses (192.168.25.77) for TCP/IP communications.

Ethernet

The most widely used local area network technology. Standard
Ethernet runs at 10-100 million bits per second (100 Mbps) and
balances speed, price, ease of installation, and availability.

File sharing

The public or private sharing of computer data or space in a
network with various levels of access privileges.

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Glossary

Gateway

A network device that acts as an entrance to another network. A
gateway may also be any device that passes packets from one
network to another network across the Internet.

HTML

HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the set of ÒmarkupÓ
tags, symbols, or codes inserted in a text Þle intended for display
on a world wide web browser. The markup tells the web browser
how to display a web page's content, words, and images.

HTTP

The HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a set of rules for
exchanging Þles (text, graphic images, sound, video, and other
multimedia Þles) on the world wide web.

Internet domain

An Internet domain is a host naming convention used to ensure
that no two individual hosts on the global Internet have the same
hostname. An Internet domain should not be confused with an
NT Domain. See NT Domain.

InterNIC

The organization responsible for registering and maintaining the
com, edu, gov, net, and org domain names on the world wide
web.

IP address

A 32-bit number that identiÞes each sender or receiver of
information that is sent in packets across the Internet such as
(192.168.25.77).

Leased IP addresses

IP addresses assigned by DHCP to unrecognized computing
devices. This method involves setting up a leased pool of IP
addresses that are allocated when new devices are booted and
recognized on the network.

MAC address

The media access control (MAC) address is your computer's
unique hardware number.

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Mirroring

RAID level 1, or mirroring provides redundancy by writing
identical data to each member disk of the array, leaving a

ÒmirroredÓ copy on each disk. Mirroring remains popular
because of its simplicity and high level of data availability. Level

1 operates with two or more disks that may use parallel access for
high data-transfer rates when reading, but more commonly

operate independently to provide high I/O transaction rates.

Level 1 provides very good data reliability and improves
performance for read-intensive applications but at relatively high
cost.

NT domain

An NT domain is an administrative grouping of hosts on a
WIndows Network which supports a centralized administration
of user accounts.

NT domain integration

The process on the NASRaQ where user accounts are kept in sync
with an NT PDC.

Glossary

Packet

The unit of data that is routed between an origin and a
destination on the Internet or any other packet-switched
network.

Primary Domain Controller (PDC)

In a Windows NT Server domain, the PDC is the computer

running Windows NT Server that authenticates NT domain
logons and maintains the directory database of users and groups
for an NT domain. The PDC tracks changes made to accounts of
all computers on a domain. It is the only computer to receive
these changes directly. A NT domain has only one PDC. The PDC
may keep multiple BDCÕs and NASRaQÕs synchronized.

RAID

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology
satisÞes mass storage and high availability requirements for
general purpose data processing, database and Þle server
applications. See also striping (RAID level 0) and mirroring
(RAID level 1).

Server

A system program that awaits and services requests from client
programs across a network.

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Glossary

Share

SMB

Striping

A share is a shared directory thatÕs accessible via the network.
Each share on the NASRaQ is simultaneously accessible to both
Windows and Macintosh clients if enabled. Each share can have a
unique set of access controls.

The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol enables client
applications in a computer to read and write to Þles on a
computer network and to request services from server programs
in a computer network for systems running Windows.

RAID level 0, often time called ÒstripingÓ, is a performance-

oriented striped data mapping technique. That means the data

being written to the array is broken down into strips and striped

across the member disks of the array. This provides high I/O

performance at low inherent cost but provides no
redundancy.

Subnet mask (netmask)

A number that, in conjunction with an IP address, deÞnes the set
of IP addresses that are considered Òlocal.Ó For example, if your
IP address is 192.168.25.77 and your subnet mask is 255.255.255.0,
then addresses between 192.168.25.1 and 192.168.25.255 are
considered local.

Swap Þle

A space on a hard disk used as the virtual memory extension of a
computer's real memory (RAM). Having a swap Þle allows your
computer's operating system to pretend that you have more
RAM than you actually do. The least-recently-used Þles in RAM
can be Òswapped outÓ to your hard disk until they are needed
later so that new program segments or data can be Òswapped inÓ
to RAM.

TCP/IP

The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is
software that enables computers and networks to connect to an
intranet or Internet.

Virtual (or logical) memory

A concept that allows programmers to use a large range of
memory or storage addresses, more than physically exists on the
system, for stored data.

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WINS Server

WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) manages the
association of workstation names and locations with Internet
Protocol addresses (IP addresses) without the user or an
administrator having to be involved in each conÞguration
change. WINS automatically creates a computer name-IP address
mapping entry in a table, ensuring that the name is unique and
not a duplicate of another computer name in the same network.

When a computer is moved to another geographic location, the
subnet part of the IP address is likely to change. Using WINS, the
new subnet information will be updated automatically in the
WINS table. WINS complements the NT Server's Dynamic Host
ConÞguration Protocol (DHCP), which negotiates an IP address
for any computer (such as your workstation) when it is Þrst
deÞned to the network. If you're a computer user on a network
connected to a Windows NT Server, you may Þnd WINS
mentioned in some of your network-related programs or system
messages.

Glossary

Microsoft provides a detailed explanation of WINS and DHCP on
its web site in a white paper named, ÒWindows NT Server:
Dynamic Host ConÞguration Protocol and Windows Internet
Naming Service.Ó

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Index

Numerics

10/100 Base-TX 55

A

access rights 34
active assist 14
Active Monitor 39

administration

access rights

control panel 31
groups 29
setting time 34
shares 30
users 26

AppleShare 55

audience

adminstrator

general users 4

34

4

B

Backup Domain Control-

lers (BDC)

battery iii

browser

configuration

support iv

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14

C

configuration 15

automatic 10
browser 14
DHCP Server 10
manual 11, 12
network 10

connections

establishing

7

network connector 3
SCSI port 3

serial connector 3
contact information 5
control buttons 11

control panel

access rights

administration 31

services 31
cooling fan 3
CPU 38
customer support 5

34

D

debugging 32
disk usage 38
DNS 55
domain name 55

E

equipment rack iv
ethernet 55

F

features 1
file sharing 55

Apple 32

Windows 32
front view 2

G

gateway 56
group management 28

groups

adding

modifying 29

removing 29

29

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Index

H

help 14
HTML 56
HTTP 56

I

installation

mounting ears

NASRaQ 7

rubber feet 8
InterNIC 56
introduction 1
IP address 56

8

L

LCD screen 2
Leased IP addresses 56
Legato file backup 33
lithium battery iii
logical memory 58

M

MAC address 56

maintenance

backup

reboot 36

shutdown 36

managing

groups

memory 38
mirroring 58
mounting ears 8

35

28

N

NASRaQ

connections

front view 2

installation 7

introduction 1

LCD control buttons 2

maintenance 35

overview 2

rear view 3

rebooting 36

requirements 3

3, 7

reset password port 2
setup wizard 15
shutdown 36

status indicators 2
netmask 58
network 3

access rights 34

configuration 10, 42

connections 3

status indicators 3
NT domain 57

O

online help 14
organization 4
overview 2

P

packet 57

password

changing

resetting 47
PDC 57

power

cord

on/off switch 9

powering down 43

socket 3

switch 3

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9

R

RAID 38, 57
rear view 3
rebooting 36, 42
requirements 3, 46
reset button 12

S

safety

browsers

equipment rack iv

lithium battery iii

ventilation iii
SCSI port 3
Server 57

iv

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Index

setup wizard 15
Share 58

shares

adding

modifying 30

removing 30
shut down 36
SMB 32, 58
SNMP 33, 34, 39

specifications

hardware

software 45

status indicators

NASRaQ

network 3

system 37
striping 58
subnet mask 58
support 5
swap file 58

system status

CPU

disk usage 38

memory 38

30

45

2

38

monitoring 37
RAID 38

T

TCP/IP 58
technical support 5
telnet access 48
time, setting 34

U

user management

managing

users

users

adding

modifying 26
removing 26

27

26

V

ventilation iii
virtual memory 58

W

WINS 59
WINS, rules 32
wizard, setup 15

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