PLANET NAS-7201 User Guide

2-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server

NAS-7201

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 2-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server Model: NAS-7201 Rev: 1.00 (September. 2008)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Key Features...........................................................................................................................1

1.3 Package Contents........................................................................................................................1

2. Front and Rear Panel..................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................4

2.2 Connection and Removing Connection ..........................................................................................8

2.2.1 Network Connection..............................................................................................................................8

2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection...............................................................................................8

2.3 Removing Connection..................................................................................................................9

2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices.....................................................................................................9

2.3.2 Removing USB Printer ...........................................................................................................................9

2.3.3 Removing Power connection..................................................................................................................9

3. Setup Wizard............................................................................................................... 10

4. Web-based Management.............................................................................................. 13

4.1 Web Management Login.............................................................................................................13

4.2 Quick Setup...............................................................................................................................14

4.2.1 Wizard................................................................................................................................................14

4.2.2 Add User ............................................................................................................................................16

4.2.3 Add Group..........................................................................................................................................17

4.2.4 Add Share...........................................................................................................................................19

4.3 Users and Groups......................................................................................................................20

4.3.1 User Management...............................................................................................................................20

4.3.2 Group Management.............................................................................................................................21

4.4 File and Print.............................................................................................................................21

4.4.1 File Server ..........................................................................................................................................21

4.4.2 Share Management .............................................................................................................................22

4.4.3 Printer Server......................................................................................................................................24

4.5 System......................................................................................................................................25

4.5.1 LAN Settings.......................................................................................................................................25

4.5.2 Time Settings......................................................................................................................................26

4.5.3 Turn Off Server...................................................................................................................................26

4.5.4 Information............................................................................................................................... ..........27

4.5.5 Disk Usage .........................................................................................................................................27

4.5.6 Error Notification.................................................................................................................................28

4.6 Network Service ........................................................................................................................29

4.6.1 DHCP Server.......................................................................................................................................29

4.6.2 Bonjour Setting...................................................................................................................................30

4.6.3 Casgle Settings...................................................................................................................................30

4.6.4 TorrentFlux.........................................................................................................................................31

4.7 Maintenance..............................................................................................................................32

4.7.1 Disk Utility ..........................................................................................................................................32

4.7.2 RAID Setting .......................................................................................................................................33

4.7.3 Firmware Upgrad e ...............................................................................................................................35

4.7.4 Save Config uration ..............................................................................................................................35

4.7.5 Restore Configuration ..........................................................................................................................36

4.7.6 Factory Reset ......................................................................................................................................36

4.7.7 Software Update..................................................................................................................................37

4.8 Personal Information..................................................................................................................37

4.8.1 Account..............................................................................................................................................37

4.8.2 Logout................................................................................................................................................38

5. Mapping a Network Drive in Windows XP....................................................................... 39

6. Printer Setup in Windows XP ........................................................................................ 41

7. Setup Casgle Service on Windows XP........................................................................... 44

8. Mounting SMB Server in Mac OS X............................................................................... 51

9. Mounting SMB Server in Linux...................................................................................... 54

10. Network Applications.................................................................................................... 56

10.1 Personal Data Backup ..............................................................................................................56

10.2 Network File Sharing................................................................................................................56

10.3 FTP Server ..............................................................................................................................57

10.4 Printer Server..........................................................................................................................57

10.5 USB Mass Storage Device.........................................................................................................58

Appendix A What is RAID..................................................................................................... 59

RAID 0 (striping) .............................................................................................................................59

RAID 1 (mirroring)...........................................................................................................................60

Appendix B Specification...................................................................................................... 61

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing NAS-7201. It is a flexible, economical and powerful solution for your network storage application. The following instructions will help you to learn more about the connections, set-ups, and configurations of it.

1.1 Overview

This user’s manual explains how to operate the NAS-7201 from a computer. Basically, the user’s manual is written to be read on the computer display. However, users might consider printing it out to access easily and read it before you operate the NAS-7201. This manual shows how to set up the NAS-7201.

1.2 Key Features

• Support RAID 0, 1 and JBOD

• Provides Scalability up to 2TB (with TWO 1TB HDD)

• 2 Standard USB 2.0 Port for External USB HDD and Print Server Sharing

• Supports Windows Utility and Web Base Manage Internet

• Share Music, Pictures, Movies and Data over Network

• Supports BT Download

• Interface: 10/100/1000 Base-TX(Auto MDI/MDI-X), supports auto crossover detection

• Supports most popular OS including Windows VISTA/XP/2000, Mac OS x v10.2.1 or above, Linux.

1.3 Package Contents

NAS-7201 x 1 Power Adapter x 1 RJ-45 Cable x 1 CD Disk x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1

1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your

dealer immediately.

ÍNote

2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in unit

packet will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

2. Front and Rear Panel

Physical Details

The following figure illustrates the front/rear panel of NAS-7201.

HDD Activate LEDs

COPY button

USB 2.0 Socket

Power Button

with LED

LAN Activate LED

LAN Link LED

Front view of NAS-7201

Reset Button

USB 2.0 Socket

DC Power-In

Jack

LAN Port

Rear view of NAS-7201

Button Description

1 Power Push to turn on or off NAS-7201.

2 Copy

3 Reset Press 10 sec to restore factory default.

Copy the USB storage data onto the NAS server, please press and hold this over 3 – 5 second to active it.

LED Indication Description

1 HDD Activate Activity read/write status of HDD1 and HDD2.

2 LAN Activate Activity status of Ethernet.

3 LAN Link Link status of Ethernet.

Physical Interfaces

1 USB Socket: Connects to USB printers and USB Storage Devices.

2 LAN Port Connects to the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector.

3 DC Power-In jack: Connects to the AC adapter.

2.1 Hardware Installation

Step 1: Remove the Front Case

Follow the figure below to release the screws and open the front case with the direction. Slightl y push the front

case and lift up the plastic case.

ÍNote

Step 2: Pull out the side case

Also pull out the side case to locate the HDD mounting screws. This operation is optional

When lift up the front case, please be careful for the LED wire that connect to the front panel LED

Step 3: Slide in the HDDs

HDD1

HDD2

Gently slide in the SATA HDD one by one as the figure. When HDD touch the SATA connector, slightly push the

HDD to make it well connected to the SATA interface of the RAID Server

ÍCaution

Before slide in the HDD, please do make sure the HDD is in the correct direction. Slide in and push the HDD with violent could damage the SATA interface of the RAID Server.

Step 4. Lock the HDD

To lock the HDD through two screws so that the HDD can well connected to the NAS server.

Step 5 Slide back the side case

After the HDD is installed, lock the HDD with screws and slide back the case.

Step 6 Lock the front case

Follow the figure below to put back the front case.

Be careful for the LED wires. Please align the LED wires to the space between the two HDD and close the case

gently then push with the direction

Pull the case back and follow the arrow direction to push the front case. Lock the case with the screw.

2.2 Connection and Removing Connection

2.2.1 Network Connection

n: Connect NAS-7201 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or a computer with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

o: Connect the power supply to NAS-7201.

p: Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7201. The HDD activate LED on the front cover will light up

during booting-up. This device will be ready to use when the blue LED lights up steadily.

2.2.2 USB Printer & Storage Device Connection

Steps(: DescriptionConnect NAS-7101 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or computer with a RJ-45

Ethernet cable.

1 Connect NAS-7201 and a Switch, Hub, Router, or computer with RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

2 Connect USB printer(s) or USB storage device(s) to this device with USB cable(s). NAS-7201 can

automatically mount the USB devices connected.

3 Connect the power supply to NAS-7201.

4 Press the “Power button” to turn on NAS-7201. The HDD activate LED on the front panel will light up

during booting-up. NAS-7201 will be ready to use when the blue LED lights u p steadily.

2.3 Removing Connection

2.3.1 Removing USB Mass Storage Devices

NAS-7201 wills auto-mount a USB Storage Device connected to it. But you need to manually unmount the USB Storage Device before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB drive by Control Panel >

Maintenance > Disk Utility > clicking “Unmount” button.

2.3.2 Removing USB Printer

You have to unmount the printer before disconnecting it. You can unmount a USB printer by Control Panel > File and Print > Printer Server > Unchecking “Enable” box.

2.3.3 Removing Power connection

Press the “Power button” to turn off NAS-7201, and then remove its connections.

3. Setup Wizard

Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.

Click the “Setup Wizard” hyperlink; you will see the Setup Wizard dialog box as below. Click “Setup” to continue.

ÍNote

If the welcome screen does not appear, please click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select “Run” and type “D:\Utility\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM driver.

Press “Search again” button. Setup Wizard will list all network storage in your LAN environment. Please check next section. Please select your network storage and press “OK”. User can setup IP address, day and time step by step.

Please enter password. Default password is: admin. Then click “OK”.

You can select “Set IP configuration manually” and enter the IP settings. Or select “Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP)” when there is a DHCP server in your network.

You may change the time zone, date and time to your network storage and press “Next” to continue.

This page shows the new configurations. If it is correct, please press “Save” button and the setting information will be save to your network storage.

You are about to change the settings. Press “OK” to save new settings. Press “Cancel” if you want to keep current settings.

Click “Exit” button to close Setup Wizard.

4. Web-based Management

This chapter illustrates basic installation of NAS-7201

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

4.1 Web Management Login

Administration Interface

PLANET NAS Server provides GUI (Web based, Graphical User Interface) for machine management and administration.

Web configuration access

To start NAS-7201 web configuration, you must have one of these web browsers installed on computer for management

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.00 or higher with Java support

Default LAN interface IP address of NAS-7201 is 192.168.0.100. You may now open your web browser, and insert http://192.168.0.100

The login window of NAS-7201 will appear, Default login username/password is: admin / admin

in the address bar of web browser to login web configuration page.

NAS-7201 log in page

4.2 Quick Setup

4.2.1 Wizard

To setup basic configurations of NAS-7201, follow the diagram below.

Wizard for Quick Setup of the NAS-7201, after finishing the authentication, the Main menu will display 6 parts of configuration, please click “Wizard Setup” to enter quick start:

Step 1 : Language Setting. Specify the language of this GUI.

Step 2 : Password Setting. Click “Next” to skip password change.

Step 3 : Hostname Setting. This hostname can be seen in My Neighborhoo d.

Step 4 : Internet Protocol Setting. You may specify a stationary IP address/DNS server address or

enable the “Obtain IP address/DNS server address automatically” checkbox, depending on your LAN configuration.

Step 5 : Time Setting. Adjust date, time, and time zone of your local position. Or select a

NTP(Network Time Protocol) se rver for automatic time setting and calibration.

Step 6 : Wizard Setting Confirmation. Click complete to implement above settings.

4.2.2 Add User

To add user support, select the Add User chapter for setting. Please refer to Users and Groups chapter for more detail.

Step 1 : Add User. Setup user name and password. Check “Crate Private Folder” box for creating a

home directly of this user .

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