Comet Labs ND26000 Series User Manual
Network Attached Storage
ND26000 Series
User Manual (Version: 1.0)
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FO REW ORD
Thank you for choosing CO MET LABS products! This user manual provides
detail ed instructions of using ND26000. Please read carefully and start to enjoy
the powerful functions of ND26000!
LIMITED WARRANTY
In no event shall the liability of COMET LABS Systems, Inc. (COMET LABS) exceed
the pri ce paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, i ncidental, or
consequential software, or its documentation. COMET LABS makes no warranty
or representation, expressed, impli ed, or statutory, with respect to its products or
the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and
specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular purpose. COMET LABS reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual
or entity.
CAUTION
1. Back up your system periodicall y to avoid any potential data loss. COMET
LABS disclaims any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
2. Should you return any components of ND26000 package for refund or
maintenance, make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form
of damages due to improper packaging will not be compensated.
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Safety Warnings
1. ND26000 can operate normally in the temperature of 0-35 and relative
humidit y of 0%-85%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2. The pow er cord and devices connected to ND26000 must provi de correct
supply voltage (40W, 90- 264V).
3. Do not place ND26000 in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the
temperature and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.
4. Unplug t he power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe
ND26000 with wet t owel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean ND 26000.
5. Do not place any objects on ND 2600 0 for the server’s normal operation and to
avoid overheat.
6. Use the flat head screws in the prod uct package to fasten the hard disk in
ND26000 when installing hard disk for proper operation.
7. Do not place ND26000 near any liquid.
8. Do not place ND26000 on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
9. Make sure the voltage is correct i n your locati on when using ND26000. If you
are not sure, please contact the distributor or the l ocal power supply company.
10. Do not attempt to repair your ND26000 in any occasions. Improper
disassembly of the product m ay expose you to electric shock or other risks.
For any enquiries, please contact the distributor.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview of ND26000 .................................................... 7
1. 1 Introduction ................... ............................................. ........... 7
1. 2 Package Contents .. .............................................. .................... 8
1. 3 Hardware Illustration ................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 Installation of ND26000 .................................................9
2. 1 Set up ND26000...................................................................... 9
2. 2 Check System Status.................................. .............................10
2. 3 Configure Software Settings ........ ............................................ ..12
2.3. 1 Windows Users ...................................... ............................12
2.3. 2 MAC Users............................................................. ...........23
Chapter 3 Start to Enjoy the Powerful Services of ND26000............. 31
3. 1 Server Administration ........................................... ...................35
3. 2 Quick Configuration ................................ ...................36
3. 3 System Settings .................................... ...................39
3.3. 1 Server Name......................................... ............................39
3.3. 2 Date & Time ......................................... ............................40
3.3. 3 Encoding Setting.................. ............................................. .41
3.3. 4 View System Settings..........................................................41
3. 4 Network Settings .................................................... ..42
3.4. 1 TCP/ IP Configuration............................. .............................42
3.4. 2 Microsoft Networking........................................ ...................44
3.4. 3 Apple Network...................................................................46
3.4. 4 Web File Manager.................................................... ...........46
3.4. 5 FTP Service ........................ ............................................. .47
3.4. 6 Multimedia Station..............................................................48
3.4. 7 uPnP Media server ........................................... ...................48
3.4. 8 Download Station........................................... ....................49
3.4. 9 Web Server .......................................... ............................50
3.4.10 View Network Settings........... ............................................. .51
3. 5 Devi ce Configuration ............................. ....................52
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3.5. 1
SATA Disk ........................................... .............................53
3.5. 2 USB Disk....................................................... ...................55
3.5. 3 USB Printer................ ............................................. ..........56
3. 6 Us e r Management ........................................... ..........57
3.6. 1 Users..............................................................................57
3.6. 2 User Groups................................. ..................................... 59
3.6. 3 Quota........................................................... ...................64
3. 7 Network Share Management ....................................... .66
3.7. 1 Create............................... ............................................ ..67
3.7. 2 Property .............................................. ............................68
3.7. 3 Access Control............................. ...................................... 69
3.7. 4 Delete............................... ............................................ ..70
3.7. 5 Restore .................... ............................................. ..........70
3. 8 System Tools ...........................................................71
3.8. 1 Alert Notification ......... ............................................. ..........72
3.8. 2 Restart/ Shutdown .............................................................72
3.8. 3 Hardware Settings........................................... ...................73
3.8. 4 System Update.................... ............................................. .74
3.8. 5 Change Logo.....................................................................75
3.8. 6 Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)................................... 76
3.8. 7 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings ....... ..................................... 79
3. 9 Event Lo gs ......................... ..................................... 80
Chapter 4 Copy Data Directly by USB Ports to the ND26000............. 81
Chapter 5 Multimedia Station....................................................... 82
Chapter 6 Download Station........................................................ 88
Chapter 7 Web Server................................................................. 94
Chapter 8 FTP Server.................................................................. 96
Chapter 9 Web File Manager........................................................ 99
Chapter 10 NetBak Replicator ............................... ................ 104
Chapter 11 ND26000 Maintenance ............................................... 118
11. 1 Restart/ Shut down Server..................................... ................. 118
11. 2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings ...................... 119
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11. 3
Disk Failure or Malfunction . ............................................. ........ 120
11. 4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown .............. .......................... 120
Technical Support........................................................................ 121
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Chapter 1 Overview of ND26000
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for c hoosing ND26000 . This product has t he follow ing key features:
9 9-in- 1 server: Multim edia Station, Download Station, Mirror Station, Disaster
Recovery, Web Server, Backup Server, File Server, FTP Server, and Printer
Server
9 Easy to use, sim ple configuration in a few steps and ND26000 is ready to use!
9 Enormous storage capacity, support SATA disk of up to 7 50GB, and
extendable to 1500 GB or more by eSATA/USB external HD drives
9 RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configuration support
9 PHP and SQLite included permits to established interactifs l inks and database
9 UpnP support for multi media files sharing.
9 3 high speed USB 2.0 (480Mbps) to support multiple USB devices like printer,
di sk , di git al cam er a, thum b dr i ve, card r ead er etc. to provide di ve r sifie d
functions.
9 High speed transfer, 480Mb USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 1.5GB eSATA high
speed file transfer. With highly efficient block level algorithm, data transfer
can be done instantly.
9 Incomparable high reliability, most complete and reliable data backup:
instant/ schedule/ real-tim e backup and ca n com press data to remote location.
9 Stylish aluminum design, the best heat-release, shock-resistance, anti-
collision aluminum design
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1.2 Package Contents
Your ND26000 packa ge contains:
9 ND26 00 0
9 Adaptor
9 Power cord
9
9
9 CD-ROM (user manual,
Quick Install Wizard
and software inclusive)
9 Quick Installation
Guide
9 Et he r n et ca b le x 1
1.3 Hardware Illustration
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Chapter 2 Installation of ND26000
2.1 Set up ND26000
Please check your network environment and select t he appropriate i nstallation
method before installing ND26000.
1. Office/ Home
Connect N D160 00 and PC t o the same
hub/ swi tch/ router.
2. Individual
Connect N D160 00 directly to your PC
by a network cable.
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2.2 Check System Status
ND26000 provides LED i ndicators for you to indicate system status and
information easily. When ND26000 is turned on, please check the following items
to make sure system status is normal.
LED System sta rting up System has started
nPower
Blue Blue
oNetwork (LAN)
Blink in orange Orange
qHard disk (HDD)
Blink i n yell ow Off
rStatus
Blink in red (short beep once)→
Blink in green (long beep once)
Green
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LED Display & Syste m Status Overv iew (Long blink: LED bli nks for 3 seco nds;
short blink: LED blinks for o ne second)
LED LED Display & System Status
Power B lue: System has started
Network Short blink in orange: Accessing network
eSATA Short bli nk in yellow: Accessing data
HDD Short blink in yellow: A ccessing data
Status Green: System is normal
Short blink in red: When system is turned on
Glow in red for 3 seconds/ long bli nk i n red: Hard disk not
detected
Red: Incorrect hard disk form at
Long blink in green and red alternatively: Bad blocks are found
in hard disk
Short blink in green and red alternatively: Warning on disk full
status (long beep twice)
Front USB
Status
Short blink in yellow twice: System detects USB
Yellow: You can press copy button to co py data.
Short blink in yellow: A ccessing data
Other Status
Action LED Process Finish
Power Short blink in blue Bl ue
Update
firmware
Status Shor t bl i nk in gre e n
and red alternatively
Green (long beep thrice)
Power Short blink in blue Off System shut
down Status Off (short beep once) Off
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2.3 Configure Software Settings
After checking system status, please foll ow the steps below to configure software
settings of ND26000. The configuration procedure of Windows and MAC users are
different. Please select the appropriate procedure according to your OS.
2.3.1 Windows Users
Insert ND26000 CD-ROM in your PC
1.
Run Quick Install Wizard. When the browser prompts for performing quick
configuration, click OK.
Enter the default user name and password.
Default user name: Administrator
Password: admin
Mise en forme : Puces et
numéros
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When you have entered quick confi guration page, follow the instructions to
complete the settings. Click Next to continue.
Step 1. Enter t he server name and click Next.
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Step 2. Enter a new password or select to use the original password. C lick
Next t o continue .
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Step 3. Select the time zone of your location or enter the date and tim e
manually. You can also select to synchronize the time of ND26000 with an
Internet time server automatically. Click Next to continue.
Step 4. Select the encoding language of ND26000 and click Next.
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Note: All files and directories on ND26000 wil l be created using
Unicode encoding. If your FTP clients or PC does not s upport
Unicode, e.g. Windows 95, 98, ME OS , select the language t he sam e
as the OS of your PC here in order to view the files and directories on
the server properly.
Step 5. It is recommended to use DHCP protocol to acquire IP address
automatically. If your network does not support DHCP, please enter the IP
addr e s s se t ti ngs a nd c li ck Next.
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Note: If you select to enter IP address manually, please make sure
your PC and ND26000 are in the same LAN . I f you are not sure about
the network settings, please contact your network administrator or
ISP.
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Step 6. When a new hard disk is installed in ND 26000, select the desired
mode and click Next to format and initialize the disk.
Note: All disk data will be cleared after disk initialization.
Step 7. You have finished quick configuration. Please make sure all settings
are correct and click Next to start disk formatting.
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Please wait patiently when the disk is being formatted. Formatting may take
a few minutes depending on t he capacity of your hard drive. When the disk is
formatted, click Next to proceed.
Congratulations! You have fi nished Quick Configuration. Your ND26000 is
ready to use.
ND26000 provides several default share f olders for data sharing and access.
To map the share folders on ND26000 as your drive, check the option
“Continue to map network drive for me” and follow the steps below to proceed.
To start to use ND26000 immediately, you can skip to 3.
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a. For example, to map the fol der Public as your drive, select the folder and
click Map Network Drive.
Note: The share folders Q download, Qmulti media, Qusb, and
Qweb are system default network share of ND26000 for the use of
Download Station, Multimedia Station, USB Auto-copy and Web
Server.
b. Select the drive letter for the connection and click Finish.
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c. Upon successful connection, you can start to use the share f older on
ND26000. You can access these folders by opening My Computer.
2.
Quick Install Wizard will appear when all configurations are completed. Click
on the name of ND26000 on the list to enter administration page.
3.
When the administration page of ND2 6000 is shown, you can start to use the
servi ces. If you have any questi ons during web administration, please cli ck
the help button
on the top right hand corner of the page.
Mise en forme : Puces et
numéros
Mise en forme : Puces et
numéros
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To modify system settings, click Administra tion. Enter the user name and
password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
Note:
It is recomm ended to use I nternet Ex plorer 6.0 or above to access
ND26000. If the OS of your PC is Wi ndows 98, ND26000 supports
Internet Explorer 6.0 or above only.
2.3.2 MAC Users
ND26000 provides two methods for MAC users to connect to ND26000. You can
select A. Connect ND26000 by MAC directly
or B. Connect ND26000 by t he
network.
A. Connect your ND26000 with MAC directly
1. Please go to Network settings and select Using DHCP. Then connect
ND 26 00 0 to your MA C v ia a cabl e.
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2. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of ND2 6000 to l ogin t he
system.
Default IP of ND26000:
http://169.254.100.100:6000
Note: Please use the browser Safari in MAC to access ND26000.
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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the
default user name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
4. Follow the step-by-step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the settings
of ND26000. If you have any questio ns during web administration, please
click the help button
on the top right hand corner of the page.
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B. Connect ND26000 by the network
1. Please go to Network settings to check and write down the subnet and router
address of your MAC. Then select Using DHCP.
Note: If you are not sure about the network settings, please contact your
network administrator or ISP.
2. Connect N D26000 to your MAC by a cable. Open a web browser and enter
the default IP address of ND26000.
Default IP address of ND26000:
http://169.254.100.100:6000
Note: Please use the browser Safari in MAC to access ND26000.
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3. When the administration page is shown, click Administration. Enter the
default user name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
4. Go to TCP/IP Configuration of Network Settings
. Select to use
static IP and input t he IP address of ND 26000. Make sure the value does not
conflict with the IP address of your MAC and other devices in LAN. Configure
the subnet mask and default gateway of ND 26000 to the same as subnet
mask and router address of MAC which you set in Step 1. Click Apply to
confirm.
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Note: When using static IP, please make sure your MAC and
ND26000 are in the same LA N. If you are not sure about the
settings, please contact your netw ork administrator or ISP.
5. Click Yes to restart ND26000 for the changes to take effect. Please wait
patiently for ND26000 to restart.
6. Connect your MAC and ND26000 to t he net work. Open a web browser and
enter the IP address of ND26000 you set up in step 4.
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Note: Please use the browser Safari in MAC to access ND26000.
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7. Click Ad min istration and enter the default user name and password to login.
Default user name: administrator
Password: admin
8. Follow the step by step guide in Quick Configuration to complete the settings
of ND26000. If you have any questio ns during web administration, please
click the help button
on the top right hand corner of the page.
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