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MicroNet Technology MAXNAS R8 User Manual

MaxNAS R8
Owner’s Guide
February 2010
www.MicroNet.com
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1- Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4. What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Accessing the System Administration for the first time ........................................................................ 13
2.4 Logging In ..................................................................................................................................... 14
The Navigation Tree ................................................................................................................................... 19
1. System Information ................................................................................................................................ 20
1.3 System Logs ................................................................................................................................... 20
2.1 System Time .................................................................................................................................. 21
2.6 Wake on LAN ................................................................................................................................ 22
2.7 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................. 22
2.8 Utilities ........................................................................................................................................... 22
3. Network Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.3 NFS ........................................................................................................................................ 26
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4.2 RAID Menu .................................................................................................................................... 29
5. User and Group Configuration .............................................................................................................. 38
2. Using Webdisk ........................................................................................................................................ 47
4. Using iSCSI ............................................................................................................................................. 51
4.2 Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 53
5. Connecting to a MaxNAS R8 Attached Printer ...................................................................................... 55
5.1 Windows XP .................................................................................................................................. 55
5.3 Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix E- Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 70
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FCC Compliance Statement
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Only use shielded cables, certified to comply with FCC Class B limits, to attach this equipment. Failure to install this equipment as described in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance: This equipment does not exceed Class B limits per radio noise emissions for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Conformite aux regiements du Department Canadien de Communications: Cet equipement n’excede pas les limites de Classe B concernaut les bruits des emissions de radio pour le dispositif digital etablies par le Reglement d’Interference de Radio du Departement Canadien de Communications. L’operation de cet equipement dans un quartier residential peut occasionner des parasites inacceptables dans la reception de la radio ou de la television exigeant le proprietaire ou l’operateur de faire routes les necessaires pour corriger cet interference.
FTZ/BTZ German Postal Service Notice: We hereby certify that the ADV, SB, SBS, SS, SBX, SBT, MO, MS, MR, MT, MD, CPK, CPKT, CPKD, DD and DDW products are in compliance with Postal Regulation 1046/1984 and are RFI supclicked. The marketing and sale of the equipment was reported to the German Postal Service. The right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the German Postal Service.
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daB der/die/das: SB, SBS, SS, SBX, SBT, MO, MS, MR, MT, MD, CPK, CPKT, CPKD, DD, DDW in Ubereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der: VFG1046, VFG243 funk-enstort ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates angezeigt and die Berechtigung zur Uberprdfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt MicroNet Technology, Inc.
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Warranty
Limitations of Warranty and Liability
MicroNet Technology has tested the hardware described in this manual and reviewed its contents. In no event will MicroNet or its resellers be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting from any defect in the hardware or manual, even if they have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In particu­lar, they shall have no liability for any program or data stored in or used with MicroNet products, including the costs of recovering or reproducing these programs or data.
During the specified warranty period, MicroNet guarantees that the product will perform according to specifica­tions determined by the manufacturer, and will be free of defects. Parts and labor of the received product, and replacement parts and labor are guaranteed during the specified warranty period. The warranty covers defects encountered in normal use of the product, and does not apply when damage occurs due to improper use, abuse, mishandling, accidents, sand, dirt, excessive dust, water damage, or unauthorized service. The product must be packed in its original packing material when shipped, or the warranty will be void. In all cases, proof of pur­chase must be presented when a warranty claim is being made.
This manual is copyrighted by MicroNet Technology. All rights are reserved. This documentation may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from MicroNet.
MicroNet and the MicroNet logo are registered trademarks of MicroNet Technology. FireWire, the FireWire logo, Macintosh, and the MacOS Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respec­tive owners.
Technical Support Policy
If you have a problem installing your system or suspect it is malfunctioning, please contact the Authorized MicroNet Reseller from whom you purchased the system. If the reseller fails to resolve the problem, call MicroNet’s Help Desk for assistance at (310) 320-0772. Please have the model, serial number, date of purchase, and the reseller’s name available before calling. If possible, call from a telephone near the system so we can more readily direct you to make any necessary system corrections, should they be required.
Returning Materials
If a reseller or MicroNet Technician finds it necessary to have the system returned for testing or servicing, a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. The RMA number must be placed on the outside of the carton in large, visible letters near the address label. Return the complete system including all cables and software. The system must be packed in the original packing materials and shipped prepaid. MicroNet will repair the system and return it prepaid by similar common carrier and priority. Please record the RMA number and make reference to it when inquiring on the status of the system. A returned unit found to be fault-free will carry a $65.00 charge for service and repackaging.
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Welcome
Welcome From MicroNet Technology
We are pleased that you have chosen the MaxNAS R8. Our systems are designed for speed, reliability, compatibility, and performance. We think you will find the system easy to install, and a productive addition to your computer system. Please take a moment to register your product online at www.MicroNet.com.
This manual presumes that you are familiar with standard computer operations; this includes copying files, opening documents, clicking with the mouse, and organizing files or folders within other folders. If you are unfamiliar with these operations, please consult the User’s Guide that was supplied with your computer system. Your computer dealer and local user’s groups are also good sources of information. After you are comfortable with the operation of your computer, continue reading this manual which describes hardware installation and operation.
Your comments assist us in improving and updating our products. Please feel free to share them with us. Please send comments to:
MicroNet Technology Attn: Customer Service 20525 Manhattan Place Torrance, CA 90501 Internet: http://www.MicroNet.com
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1-Getting Started
Chapter 1- Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing The Micronet MaxNAS R8 storage solution. With speed, high capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, MaxNAS R8 is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs.
Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, Micronet’s Help Desk is available at 310-320-0772 or email us at support@micronet.com
1. Features and Benefits
MaxNAS R8 is a versatile and powerful storage solution, allowing it to be utilized in several different roles:
• As a shared storage device for multiple PCs, Macs, and UNIX/Linux workstations
• As a central, fault tolerant data server for a workgroup or network
• As a central backup station
• As a central hub for print services, media streaming, and unattended downloading
Benefits:
• Easy-to-use for non-MIS personnel
• SATA (Serial ATA) disk channel interface
• Networked Storage on Gigabit Ethernet
• Easy to use Graphical User Interface
Data Reliability Features:
• RAID Level 0, 1, 5, 6, Span
• Multiple LUN support
• RAID Auto Rebuild
• Network Backup
• Hot Swap/Hot Spare disk support
• Disk Roaming
Networking Features:
• 2x 10/100/1000 auto-sensing Ethernet ports
• Ethernet link aggregation with failover and load balancing
• iSCSI services concurrent with NAS
Network Services:
• Windows Client Support with Active Directory integration
• UNIX/Linux Client Support
• Apple OS X Client Support
• FTP, Webdisk, Secure Webdisk
• DLNA streaming server
• Attach and share USB and eSATA devices
2. System Requirements and Compatibility
The MaxNAS R8 is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI, USB direct attachment, as well as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk http-based connectivity for host access. This manual will address Windows XP and newer, and Macintosh OS X 10.4 and newer hosts only but the concepts and connectivity features are available to other operating environments as well.
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3. Safety Warnings
For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:
• Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your MaxNAS R8.
• DO NOT attempt to repair your MaxNAS R8 under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact Micronet Technical Support for details.
• DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the power cord in an area where it can be stepped on. Carefully place connecting cables to avoid stepping or tripping on them.
• Your MaxNAS R8 can operate normally under temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, with relative humidity of 20% – 85%. Using the MaxNAS R8 under extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.
• Ensure that the MaxNAS R8 is provided with the correct supply voltage (AC 100V ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz, 3A). Plugging the MaxNAS R8 to an incorrect power source could damage the unit.
• Do NOT expose the MaxNAS R8 to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT place the MaxNAS R8 on any uneven surfaces.
• DO NOT place the MaxNAS R8 in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat sources.
• DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the MaxNAS R8. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
• DO NOT place any objects on the MaxNAS R8 or obstruct its ventilation slots to avoid overheating the unit.
• Keep packaging out of the reach of children.
• If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe disposal of electronic products to protect the environment.
4. What’s Included
Your MaxNAS R8 comes with the following items:
1 MaxNAS R8 unit 8 Disk Drive Modules 1 Set of drive locking keys 1 MaxNAS R8 Product CD 1 Quick Install Guide 2 power cord 2 Cat5e Gigabit Ethernet cable 2 Racking Rails
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5. Unpacking the MaxNAS R8
Please unpack your MaxNAS R8 in a static free environment, carefully making sure not to damage or discard any of the packing material. If the RAID subsystem appears damaged, or if any items of the contents listed below are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or distributor immediately.
In the unlikely event you may need to return the MaxNAS R8 for repair or upgrade, please use the original packing material to ensure safe transport.
6. Installing your MaxNAS R8 in a rack
Your MaxNAS R8 includes fixed mount racking rails. In order to install the MaxNAS R8 with the included rails, please remove any side covers of the racking cabinet before proceeding.
1. Affix the rails to the rear racks
2. Affix the front ears to the front racks
3. Affix the rails to the MaxNAS
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2
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1
3
1
2
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7. The MaxNAS R8 interface components
The following figures illustrate the connector locations for the RAID subsystems.
FRONT VIEW
Power Switch Power Indicator LED System Reset Switch Fan Fault LED Indicator Alarm Mute Button
USB Ports
Disk Drive Power LED
Disk Drive Activity/Fault Indicator LED
LCD Control Navigation Keys
System Display Screen
Disk Canister Lock
Disk Canister Release Latch
Disk Canister Handle
REAR VIEW
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Reset Button Power Connectors (2)
Hot Swappable Power Supplies (2)
Master Power Switches (2)
eSATA Expansion Port
USB Expansion Ports (2)
UPS Communication Port (serial)
LAN 2 RJ45 Connector
LAN 1 RJ45 Connector
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8. Visual and Audible Indicators
The MaxNAS R8 has an LCD panel, LEDs, and a buzzer to inform the user of the overall health and function of the unit. The following chart describes the various conditions indicated:
Indicator Normal Status Problem Indication
System Error LED Off
Blinks green when there is network
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
Power Button LED
Disk drive power LED Glows blue LED does not light up
Disk Activity/Fault LED
activity on the LAN 1 port. A steady
green glow means there is a link but
no activity.
Blinks green when there is network
activity on the LAN 1 port. A steady
green glow means there is a link but
no activity
Glows blue on Power Up Blinks blue on eSATA access
Off/blinks green during hard drive read and write activity
Glows red to indicate system fault. Log into the
management GUI for further information
LED does not light up (no link)
LED does not light up (no link)
LED does not light up on power
Blinks red to indicate disk drive error
9. Hot plug Drive Replacement
In the event of a drive failure, the RAID subsystem supports the ability to hot-swap drives without powering down the system. A disk can be disconnected, removed, or replaced with a different disk without taking the system off-line. In a fault tolerant array, the RAID rebuilding will proceed automatically in the background (see chapter 5, “Understanding RAID” for more information.)
A drive failure will illuminate amber the Disk Activity/Fault LED on the affected drive canister. To replace a drive, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure the disk canister locking mechanism (see page 9, “The MaxNAS R8 Interface components”) is in the up-down position (use the included key to turn the mechanism.)
2. Click down on the disk canister release latch (see page 9, “The MaxNAS R8 Interface components”) to release the drive tray.
3. Gently pull out the disk drive tray handle and slide out the drive tray.
4. To replace: Slide in the replacement drive tray with the tray handle open. When the tray is slid all the way into the MaxNAS R8, push the tray handle closed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER remove a drive tray without replacing it. Operating the RAID with a drive tray missing will disrupt airow and may cause the MaxNAS R8 to fail.
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Chapter 2- Connecting the MaxNAS R8
1. Connect Your MaxNAS R8
Before you begin, please install your MaxNAS R8 in a properly ventilated rack (please see “Installing your MaxNAS in a rack, page 8)
Step 1. Remove the disk canisters from the packing material and carefully insert into the MaxNAS R8. Step 2. Secure each canister into position and push the latch until it snaps into place. Step 3. Connect the provided power cords into the power sockets on the back panel. Plug the
other end of the cords into power sockets. Make sure the power switches are in the on position (“-”)
Step 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to LAN1 (DHCP environment) or LAN2
(static IP) port on the back panel.
Step 5. Press the power button on the front panel. The MaxNAS R8 will boot. The Power
indicator light should glow blue, and the LAN LED corresponding to the connected interface will glow or blink green. All the HDD Power LEDs on each HDD tray should glow blue.
IMPORTANT! If Any LED glows red and the system emits a continuous beeping sound, then the system is reporting fault. Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting for further information.
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2. Accessing System Administration for the first time
The MaxNAS R8 comes pre-configured with the LAN1 Ethernet port set to DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and the LAN2 Ethernet port set to a static IP address, 192.168.2.100. The current IP addresses are displayed on the LCD panel. The default WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) for the MaxNAS R8 is “MaxNAS”. Included with your MaxNAS R8 is a discovery wizard for Mac and PC, which allows click­and-select simplicity; simply install the wizard software, launch it, and the wizard discovers your MaxNAS R8 for administration.
IMPORTANT! If you are adding a MaxNAS R8 to a network with existing MaxNAS products, please make
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sure to assign each unit a different name. See Chapter 3, Section 2.3 for more information.
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2.1 Wizard Installation and Usage
IMPORTANT! The setup wizard uses TCP port 10000 and UDP ports 11000-11001 For communication. If you are using a software rewall, please make sure to unblock those ports in order for the wizard to get access to
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the MaxNAS R8.
2.1.1 Macintosh OS X The wizard application for Mac OS X is located on your MaxNAS R8 CD in the
“wizards” folder. You may launch the wizard directly from the CD, or you can copy it to your Applications directory. Launch the wizard by double clicking the “Setup Wizard” Icon.
2.1.2 Microsoft Windows The wizard installation files for Windows are located on your MaxNAS R8 CD in the “wizards”
folder. Install the wizard by double clicking the file named “setup.exe” and follow the instructions on the screen. Once complete, you may launch the MicroNet setup wizard by clicking the “Setup Wizard” shortcut (by default the shortcut is installed to “Start­All Programs- MicroNet- MicroNet Setup Wizard- Setup Wizard”.)
2.1.3 Using the Wizard When the wizard is launched, it will briefly
display a welcome window followed by the main application Interface (Illustrated right) at the Device Discovery Stage. All discovered MicroNet MaxNAS devices will appear in the main discover window, including the following details:
IP Address MAC Address Gateway Netmask
DNS domain LAN port connected Firmware revision Addressing Mode (DHCP/Static)
To administer a MaxNAS R8, select the unit
desired in the device discovery window click
Start Browser
to launch the web administration
interface. If the MaxNAS R8 is outside
Next
your subnet and unreachable, click
to
change the IP address assignment.
2.1.3.1 Logging in- Enter the administrative password (default is “admin”) and click
Next
.
2.1.3.2 In the Network Configuration screen you may change the hostname, enable/disable DHCP or set static IP addressing. Click “Next” to continue. No changes need be made to continue. For more information regarding Network
Next
configuration, please see Chapter 3, Section 3. Click
Exit
Password screen or click
to end the wizard session.
to proceed to the Change
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2.1.3.3 You may change the password by entering a new “New Password” field, and re-enter
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the password (case sensitive) in the “Confirm Password” field. Click the wizard session.
2.2 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI, DHCP Environment
Windows hosts can access the MaxNAS R8 via WINS. Mac OS X and *nix based workstations may not support WINS and would require your network administrator to provide the newly assigned IP address before accessing
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the MaxNAS R8.
2.2.1 Make sure your MaxNAS R8 is connected via LAN1 to a hub or a switch that is connected to the DHCP server
2.2.2 (Windows hosts) Point your browser to “http:// MaxNAS R8”
2.2.3 (Windows UPNP enabled hosts) Windows XP and newer support UPNP discovery. To enable UPNP, navigate to “My Network Places” and select “Show icons for networked UPnP devices.” Confirm the operation in the confirmation dialog box. Once UPnP is enable, a Remote UPnP device icon should appear. Double Click the UPnP icon for the MaxNAS R8, and a browser session will automatically launch.
to conclude
2.3 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI, Static IP Environment
2.3.1 Make sure your MaxNAS R8 is connected via LAN2 to a hub or a switch that is connected to your workstation
2.3.2 Configure the IP address of your workstation to 192.168.2.101, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Refer to your operating system’s documentation for more information on this procedure.
2.3.3 Point your browser to “http://192.168.2.100”
2.4 Logging In
The default administrative User ID and password on the MaxNAS R8 are:
UserID: admin Password: admin
click the “Admin” button, and enter the userID and password. You are now ready to administer and customize your MaxNAS R8.
Note: The UPNP Icon for MaxNAS R8 may blink in the explorer windows. This is normal behavior.
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3. LCD Operation
The MaxNAS R8 is equipped with an LCD on the front for easy status display and setup. There are four buttons on the front panel to control the LCD functions: Up (▲), Down (▼), Enter
(↵) and Escape (ESC) keys. The following table illustrates the keys on the front control panel:
Icon Function Description ▲ Up Button Select the previous configuration settings option. ▼ Down Button Select the next configuration settings option.
↵
ESC Escape Escape and return to the previous menu.
During normal operation, the LCD will be in Display Mode. The following information will rotate every two seconds on the LCD display.
Item Description Host Name Current host name of the system. WAN Current WAN IP setting. LAN Current LAN IP setting. Link Aggregation Current Link Aggregation status Disk Info Current status of disk slot has been installed RAID Current RAID status. System Fan Current system fan status. CPU Fan Current CPU fan status 2008/06/16 12:00 Current system time.
Enter Enter the selected menu option, sub-menu, or parameter setting.
3.1 USB Copy
The USB Copy function enables you to copy files stored on USB devices such as USB disks and digital cameras to the MaxNAS R8 with a press of a button. To use USB copy, Plug your USB device into the front USB port, and press the Down Button (▼). The LCD will display
MicroNet MaxNAS R8
USB Copy?
Press Enter (↵) to initiate the process. All of data on the external disk will be copied into system share named “USBcopy”.
3.2 Management Mode
To enter into front panel management mode, press Enter (↵). An “Enter Password” prompt will show on the LCD. The default LCD password is “0000”. Enter the system password followed by
Note: You can also change the admin password using the Web Administration Interface (“System”
-> “Administrator Password.”) For more on the Web Administration Interface, see Chapter 3: System Management.
Enter (↵).
Item Description LAN Setting IP address and netmask of your LAN1 port. WAN Setting IP address and netmask of your LAN2 ports. Link Agg. Setting Select Load Balance or Failover. Change Admin Passwd Change administrator’s password for LCD operation. Reset to Default Reset system to factory defaults. Exit Exit Management Mode and return to Display Mode.
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4. Adding External Disks
The MaxNAS R8 has two rear USB ports, two front USB ports, and one eSATA port for attaching external storage devices such as the Fantom Drives G-Force Megadisk lines of products, formatted in FAT32 or NTFS. Please note that NTFS volumes will be available in read only mode. The MaxNAS R8 supports up to 6 external storage devices. Attached disks are accessible by navigating to \\[MaxNAS R8]\usbhdd\sd[x]\[y] Where: [MaxNAS R8] is the netbios name or IP address of the MaxNAS R8, [x] refers to the port the disk is attached to, and [y] refers to the partition number. See chapter 4, Connecting Users, for more information on accessing shared data.
IMPORTANT: The MaxNAS R8 cannot format
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external disks. In order to access external disks over the network, make sure your external disk is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS. The MaxNAS R8
can access NTFS partitions for reading only.
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Chapter 3- Administering the MaxNAS R8
This chapter describes the menu and control structure for your MaxNAS R8. The configuration is firmware-based and its operation is independent of host computer type or operating system.
Connecting to the MaxNAS R8 web interface is as easy as typing its IP address or WINS name into the navigation bar of an Internet browser window. Once you have done so, you will be presented the initial login screen. There are three options on this page: System Administration, Web Disk and Photo Server.
Note: The MaxNAS R8 can be configured to require SSL encrypted connections only. If Web Access Control was configured in this manner, the webUI will be accessible by using HTTPS://[MaxNAS address]. For more information on setting web access control, see section 3.3.6 of this chapter.
In this chapter we will explore the Administration section of the web interface. The Web Disk and Photo Server pages will be discussed in later chapters.
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To log in to the MaxNAS R8 administration interface, click “Admin” and enter the Administrator password. By default, the Administrator password is “admin”.
At initial login, the user will be greeted with the Product Information Screen:
IMPORTANT! Only one administrator login
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may be logged in to the web interface at a time.
The administration user interface utilizes a paned desktop motif, and is organized in three sections:
1. The navigation pane (left)
2. The Detailed Transaction pane (right)
3. System Health Indicator pane (bottom) All Functions are accessible from the navigation pane, which is organized as illustrated in the table on the next page:
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The Main Menu Navigation Tree
1. System information
1.1 Product Information
1.2 System / Service Status
1.3 System Logs
2. System Management
2.1 Time Settings
2.2 System Notication Settings
2.3 Firmware Upgrade
2.4 Scheduled power on/off
2.5 UPS Settings
2.6 Wake on LAN settings
2.7 SNMP conguration
2.8 Utilities
2.8.1 Administrator Password
2.8.2 Conguration Management
2.8.3 Factory Restoration
2.8.4 Reboot & Shutdown
2.8.5 File System Check
3. Network Services Management
3.1 WAN Conguration
3.2 LAN Conguration
3.3 Samba / CIFS conguration
3.4 AFP conguration
3.5 NFS conguration
3.6 FTP conguration
3.7 Media Server conguration
3.8 HTTP / Web Disk conguration
3.9 UPnP conguration
3.10 Nsync Target conguration
3.11 Bonjour (Discovery service for iTunes streaming)
4. Storage Settings
4.1 Disk Information
4.2 RAID conguration
4.3 Space Allocation
4.4 Shared Folder management
4.5 iSCSI Stacking conguration
4.6 ISO Mounting management
5. User and Group Authentication
5.1 Active Directory Services conguration
5.2 Local Users and Groups
5.3 Batch Input management
6. Application Server
6.1 Print Server
6.2 iTunes Music Server
7. Module Management
8. Backup
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1. System Information
1.1 System Information
This page is the first page you see when you enter the MaxNAS R8 web interface. On this page you will see basic information about the RAID subsystem including the firmware version and the current uptime.
1.2 System and Services Status
This page displays information about the current status of the MaxNAS R8 including CPU load, Fan Speed and the current status of each supported network service.
1.3 System Logs
The MaxNAS R8 keeps logs for all system events, major or minor. For your convenience log entries are color-coded and categorized by importance.
Black indicates minor status or updates including administrator logins, reboots and normal system activity.
Blue indicates a warning indication or
updates and minor errors.
Red indicates serious errors or
administrator login attempts.
For your convenience there are filter buttons across the top of the System Logs page- clicking one of these filter buttons will display only those errors that match that category. Beneath the filter buttons are some additional features. Clicking the “Download Log File” button will allow you to download the currently displayed list of log entries, and “Truncate Log File” will remove all of the currently displayed log entries. Beneath the Logs are the page controls and the refresh button.
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including RAID system failure, degradation and failed
including RAID subsystem events, status
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2. System Management
The System Management Configuration menu contains basic system settings and configuration options. It is strongly suggested that you go through each of these menus at least once to ensure that you are taking advantage of everything the MaxNAS R8 has to offer.
2.1 Time
This settings page is where you would go to set the date and time for your MaxNAS R8. You can also configure the MaxNAS R8 to act as your local NTP server or to connect to one of a list of popular NTP servers.
2.2 Notification
This menu has all of the system controls for error event notification. By Default the system buzzer is the only enabled error indicator, but you can add e-mail notification here by enabling this feature. You can set the MaxNAS R8 to e-mail up to four separate e-mail accounts.
Enable or Disable system beeper
Enable or Disable e-mail notification of system problems.
Enter your network’s SMTP server’s IP address and port (commonly 25)
Set SMTP Authentication type and SMTP account ID and password (if required). login credentials may be required to authenticate the MaxNAS R8 to the SMTP server­Consult your network administrator for more information.
Email Sender address
Recipients’ (up to 4) e-mail addresses for notification of system events.
2.3 Firmware Upgrade
MicroNet strives to continually improve our products, and from time to time will release firmware updates for the MaxNAS R8. Firmware will either be made available on MicroNet’s website or provided by MicroNet Technical Support. To update the firmware, click the browse icon to the right of the ‘firmware’ dialog and navigate to the firmware file that you have downloaded. To initiate the firmware update process click ‘Apply’. After the firmware update has completed the web interface will prompt you to restart the MaxNAS R8. Do NOT under any circumstances restart or power off the MaxNAS R8
IMPORTANT: Make sure all user data and
!
system settings are backed up before updating rmware!
until you are prompted to do so.
2.4 Scheduled Power On/Off
This page allows you to schedule operating hours for the NAS. To set a weekly schedule for the MaxNAS R8, first enable this feature. Choose a day and select the action (power on or off) and the time you’d like the NAS to turn off or on. Click Apply to confirm your settings changes.
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2.5 UPS Settings
The MaxNAS R8 will monitor and respond to UPS status messages from a compatible attached UPS (for a list of compatible devices see Appendix D). To use this feature you must first connect the UPS to the NAS via the serial port on the back of the NAS. Then, on the web interface you must enable UPS Monitoring and select the make/model of the UPS you are using from the dropdown boxes (UPS models with an asterisk beside them have been confirmed to work with the MaxNAS R8). When you are done, click ‘Apply’. The Battery Status and Power fields will read and display the information about your UPS’ current status.
Below the Battery and Power Status indicators are response controls. The first setting determines how long the NAS will wait before notifying the NAS administrator of a power failure. The second option controls how often it will continue to notify the NAS administrator of a power failure. The third option sets what battery level the NAS will ultimately shut down.
2.6 Wake on LAN
Wake on LAN (WoL) is a networking standard that allows a computer or network storage appliance such as the MaxNAS R8 to be turned on by a remote host. Waking the MaxNAS R8 remotely requires special software and knowledge of the target machine’s MAC address.
Note: The MaxNAS R8 will only wake in response to a special network command specific to the Wake on LAN protocol called “Magic Packet.” For more information on how to generate a magic packet as well as WOL, consult your operating system documentation or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN
2.7 SNMP Configuration
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used to monitor and in some cases manage network computers. The MaxNAS R8 will forward critical error states to an SNMP monitoring agent. To enable SNMP monitoring support, enter your SNMP community, administrator, location, and SNMP agent IP and click “Apply”. You may verify a successful handshake by reviewing your SNMP agent logs- Consult your SNMP monitoring software or your system administrator for more details.
2.8 Utilities
2.8.1 Administrator Password This menu is where you would go to change the administrative password. There are separate passwords for the web interface and the LCD panel.
2.8.2 Configuration Management This page allows you to back up and restore any NAS system configuration changes you might have made. To back up your settings, simply click “download” and select a location for the file. To restore a previously saved settings file click the browse button, locate the settings file you want to restore and click “Upload.”
2.8.3 Factory Default To restore your MaxNAS R8 to its factory default configuration simply click “apply” on the Factory Default page in the web interface.
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2.8.4 Reboot & Shutdown You can reboot or shut down the MaxNAS R8 from this page.
2.8.5 File System Check This menu is where you go to initiate a file system check on the RAID system. Normally this is not required unless the RAID subsystem was shut down unexpectedly or otherwise disconnected without warning.
3. Network Configuration
This Configuration menu contains settings and control panels for all of the network features of the MaxNAS R8. This includes Network IP addresses, connectivity settings and Service controls.
3.1 LAN1 (“WAN”) Configuration
The LAN Configuration screen for the LAN1 Interface allows for the following controls:
The following table lists the menu items on the LAN1 (“WAN”) Configuration page:
Host Name This is the WINS name of the MaxNAS R8. The default WINS name is “MaxNAS”.
Domain Name The Domain Name refers to your DNS network sufx. This value is necessary for
proper DNS or Active Directory network participation. Consult your network adminis­trator for more information regarding this value.
WINS Servers 1 & 2 These are the WINS server elds. If you have WINS server(s) on your network you
can specify them here.
MAC Address This eld displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the WAN/LAN1 port.
This value is not modiable.
Link Detected This indicates whether or not the link to your network is currently live
Link Speed This eld displays the current speed of your LAN 1 network link.
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Jumbo Frame Support Jumbo frame support is a feature which allows Ethernet hardware to send, receive or
transport Ethernet frames greater than the default 1518 bytes packet size (Also referred to as MTU). The MaxNAS R8 supports jumbo frames of up to 9000 bytes. Jumbo frames will only function if all of your network devices support the same size packets, please verify that all of your client devices, hubs, switches and gateways support this feature before enabling it.
IP Sharing Mode The MaxNAS R8 has the ability to route IP trafc from LAN2 to LAN1 using IP for-
warding. When used in conjunction with DHCP services on LAN2, the MaxNAS R8 can act as a router between two subnets. Please note that the MaxNAS R8 is not
a security appliance and is not intended to be used as your network gateway/ router. This feature is provided as a means of adding functionality only
Link Aggregation The MaxNAS R8 supports IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation, which denes a method
for using multiple Ethernet interfaces in parallel to increase the link speed beyond the limits of any single interface and to add redundancy in case of switch or router failure. There are three operating modes supported by the MaxNAS R8:
• Load Balancing: Ethernet trafc will be directed over both ports for maximum throughput and reliability
• Failover: In this mode, the MaxNAS R8 will activate LAN2 should the link on LAN1 be interrupted for any reason. Choose this option for maximum availability
• 802.3ad: This mode will link both ports to operate in tandem, increasing overall throughput.
IP Address Conguration By default, the LAN 1 “WAN” port is congured to obtain an IP address from your
DHCP server. This IP will be displayed at the bottom of the WAN Conguration page. To assign a static IP to the MaxNAS R8, click the “Static” tab on this page. Set the IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS server.
The IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Servers are only required if DHCP is disabled. Consult your network administrator for more information on these values as they are unique to your network.
WARNING: Make sure all your client devices,
!
hubs, switches, and gateways can support Jumbo frames of the proper size before enabling this feature. Failure to do so may render the network port of your MaxNAS R8 inaccessible!
Note: In order to enable Link Aggregation the MaxNAS R8 must have a static IP.
IMPORTANT: 802.3ad link aggregation requires
!
the use of a link aggregation capable router. Consult your switch documentation to assure compatibility and conguration instructions.
Note: After changing its IP, the MaxNAS R8 will reboot, when it comes back up you will need to connect to the new IP in order to complete any additional settings changes.
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3.2 LAN2 Configuration
The LAN Configuration screen for the LAN2 (“LAN”) Interface allows for the following controls:
The following table lists the menu items on the LAN2 (“LAN”) Configuration page:
MAC Address This eld displays the MAC address of the LAN port
Jumbo Frame Support Like WAN, this port also supports Jumbo Frames. (For more information about Jumbo
Frames see section 4.1.1)
IP Address LAN2 port requires static addressing, and
does not support DHCP.
Netmask This is where you assign a new subnet mask
Gateway This is where you assign a new gateway
Link Detected This indicates whether or not the link to your network is currently live
Link Speed This eld displays the current speed of your LAN 1 network link.
DHCP Conguration The MaxNAS R8 can act as your DHCP server. To enable this feature simply click
enable and assign a range for the DHCP server to work within.
Note: The MaxNAS R8 web interface will not allow you to assign an IP within the same subnet to both ports
3.3 Network Services Configuration
The MaxNAS R8 offers the following network services:
• SMB/CIFS (Server Message Block) or “Windows” Networking
• Web Access Control
• UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) automatic detection and configuration
• Apple File Protocol Service
• NFS Service • (S)FTP Service
• Synchronization Services • DLNA Streaming
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It is recommended that you disable services you will not require for security purposes. See Chapter 4 for details on how to use these technologies in Windows and Macintosh environments.
3.3.1 SMB/CIFS The Server Message Block network protocol is the most widely used network protocol. It is used by all variants of the Microsoft Windows operating system, Apple Macintosh OS X, and most Unix and Linux variants include support for it even if using a different networking protocol. You may enable or disable SMB/CIFS support by navigating to “System Network” -> “Samba/CIFS.” The Samba/CIFS setup page has four key settings:
Samba Service Use this option to enable or disable the Samba/CIFs service. This option is enabled by
default.
File Access Cache File Access Cache improves performance on Samba shares. This option is enabled by
default.
Samba Recycle bin When this enabled, the Samba Recycle Bin is a final resting place for files deleted from
your SMB/CIFS shares. When this option is enabled deleted files/folders will be deposited in the hidden “.recycle” folder in each share.
Samba Anonymous Login Authentication
Enable this feature if you intend to require anonymous users to enter a user name and password to access to your Samba shares. This setting supersedes any shared security settings.
Click
Apply
to complete the operation.
3.3.2 Apple File Protocol Services The AFP protocol is used by Apple Mac OS 9.x and prior for networking and is supported by all Mac OS-X hosts as well. To enable AFP support navigate to “System Network” -> “AFP.” You may enable, disable, set the character language set, and specify zone (optional). Click
Apply
to complete the operation.
3.3.3 NFS Services NFS (Network File System) is a network file system protocol originally developed by Sun Microsystems in 1983 allowing a user on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network devices were attached to its local disks. It is most commonly used on Unix and Linux based networks. You may enable or disable NFS server support by navigating
Apply
to “System Network” -> “NFS.” Click
to complete the operation.
3.3.4 FTP Services FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a commonly used, open standard protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). Virtually every computer platform supports the FTP protocol. This allows any computer connected to a TCP/IP based network to manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating systems are involved (if the computers permit FTP access.) There are many existing FTP client and server programs, and many of these are free. You may enable or disable FTP server support as well as related service options by navigating to “System Network” -> “FTP.” The following table describes the available settings:
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