PLANET NAS-7450 User Manual

NAS-7450 / NAS-7850

User’s manual

Version 1.0.0

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Federal Communication Commission 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 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:

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 technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the

presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users

of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the

crossed-out

wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and

have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 4-Bay/8-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server

Model: NAS-7450/7850

Rev: 1.0 (Dec. 2010)

Part No. EM-NAS-7450/7850

Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................5

1.1 NAS-7450 overview............................................................................................................... 5

1.2 NAS-7850 overview............................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 2 Installing and Starting NAS system..................................................................11

2.1 Installing the NAS-7450/NAS-7850 rack-mount Model .................................................11

2.2 Sliding Rails Installation...................................................................................................... 13

2.3 Accessing the Administration Home Page ......................................................................18

2.4 Detection of Chassis Intrusion ..........................................................................................18

Chapter 3 Server Configuration..........................................................................................19

3.1 Server Information and Settings........................................................................................ 19

3.2 Upgrading the Firmware ..................................................................................................... 20

3.3 Shutting Down the Server .................................................................................................. 20

3.4 Enabling UPS Support........................................................................................................ 21

3.5 Modifying the Administrator’s Password.......................................................................... 24

Chapter 4 Network Configuration.......................................................................................25

4.1 Network Information ............................................................................................................25

4.2 TCP/IP Settings ................................................................................................................... 27

4.3 Windows Settings ................................................................................................................28

4.4 UNIX/Linux Settings ............................................................................................................29

4.5 Macintosh Settings ..............................................................................................................31

4.6 Web Data Access Settings................................................................................................. 33

4.7 FTP Data Access Settings ................................................................................................. 34

4.8 SNMP Settings..................................................................................................................... 35

4.9 Email Settings ...................................................................................................................... 36

4.10 SSL Settings ......................................................................................................................38

Chapter 5 Storage Management .........................................................................................39

5.1 Volume Usage and Status .................................................................................................39

5.2 Creating a Volume............................................................................................................... 41

5.3 Deleting a Volume ............................................................................................................... 43

5.4 Expanding a RAID-5 Volume............................................................................................. 43

5.5 Volume/Disk Scan ............................................................................................................... 43

5.6 Assigning Hot-spare Disks................................................................................................. 44

5.7 Migrating Data Volumes ..................................................................................................... 45

5.8 Hot-swapping ....................................................................................................................... 45

5.9 iSCSI...................................................................................................................................... 46

Chapter 6 Security Control..................................................................................................48

6.1 Security Information ............................................................................................................ 48

6.2 Creating the Local User and Local Group Accounts...................................................... 49

6.3 Caching Windows Domain User Accounts...................................................................... 51

6.4 Creating UNIX/Linux Host ..................................................................................................52

6.5 Creating Share and Assigning Share Permissions ........................................................ 54

6.6 Configuring File and Folder Security and ACL................................................................ 56

6.7 Managing Quotas ................................................................................................................ 59

Chapter 7 User Access ........................................................................................................62

7.1 Workgroup or Domain Mode.............................................................................................. 62

7.2 Accessing from Windows ................................................................................................... 62

7.3 Accessing from Web Browsers .........................................................................................64

7.4 Accessing from MacOS ...................................................................................................... 66

7.5 Accessing from FTP Clients............................................................................................... 67

7.6 Accessing from NFS Clients .............................................................................................. 68

Chapter 8 Backup and Recovery ........................................................................................70

8.1 Snapshot – Fast Point-In-Time Copies ............................................................................ 70

8.2 SmartSync – NAS-to-NAS Data Replication ...................................................................73

8.3 Backup and Restore System Profiles............................................................................... 78

8.4 Backup USB Device............................................................................................................ 79

Chapter 9 Event Logs and System Status .........................................................................81

9.1 Thermal Settings.................................................................................................................. 82

9.2 Checking the Event Logs.............................................................................................. 82

9.3 Viewing System Status....................................................................................................... 83

9.4 Saving System Settings and Status as HTML Files....................................................... 84

9.5 Share Access Counts .........................................................................................................85

Chapter 10 Virus Protection................................................................................................86

10.1 Information.......................................................................................................................... 86

10.2 Real-time, Manual and Schedule Scanning .................................................................. 87

10.3 Configuring Scan Settings ...............................................................................................88

10.4 Updating Virus Pattern File.............................................................................................. 89

Appendix A Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions.........................................90

Appendix B Utility for NAS system.....................................................................................92

Appendix C LED Indicators...............................................................................................105

Appendix D Product Specification ...................................................................................106

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 NAS-7450 overview

The reliable and high-performance business-class network storage, PLANET NAS-7450 is a 1U

4-Bay rack-mountable unified network storage system designed for those seeking reliable and

affordable server virtualization and file storage. The network storage unified architecture supports

both NAS and IP-SAN applications and solves numerous data management problems with a single

system. Integrated data protection and offsite replication features make managing complex business

storage environments affordable.

The NAS-7450 provides advanced RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 functions.

The HDD space in use can easily increases up to double with RAID-0 or real-time data backup to

prevent data lost with RAID-1. The basic RAID function will ask user to install two hard drives in the

same model when storing data, however, it also supports hot-swap design so that a failed drive can

be replaced by hot swapping without turning off the server. Besides, the best-in-class RAID on the

NAS brings users a higher level of data security by allowing one more hard drive failure than other

NAS with similar functions.

The NAS-7450 is equipped with the Intel Celeron processor, and it is a powerful 4-Bay network

attached storage (NAS) server, which is designed to provide a cost-efficient and easy-to-use solution.

It supports advanced user management functions such as private HDD space and login account. It

not only shares HDD space, but also positions as the central management device managing each

user of the device. With the NAS-7450, business-class office or home users will get a simple yet

effective way to expand the client side or the network data storage.

1.1.1 Features

 High-density 1U rack-mount, extreme energy efficiency and simple serviceability  Multiple volume support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 background sync and Smart Sync resume  Simultaneously supports NAS and iSCSI SAN for database and server virtualization

applications

 Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with load balancing and failover

 High-end Data Protection adopts the most advanced SATA RAID technology and fully

integrates Anti-virus engine to protect valuable data on the fly

 Multi-Protocol system support for Windows, MAC, Solaric, FreeBSD, Linux and other UNIX

derivatives

 Revolutionary dual-function NAS server integrates both On-line file service into one

centralized storage server

 High Performance: Using single device connection which eliminates the master/ slave issues

and allows faster transfer rate without latency and delay

 High Data Integrity: Offers error checking and error correcting capabilities

 The end-to-end integrity of transferred commands and data can be guaranteed across the

serial bus

 High System Reliability: A dedicated port for each disk drive, providing greater system

reliability through individual drive and cable fault isolation

 High Usability: Easier configuration and design with cables that are thinner, have smaller

connectors, and are simpler to route and install

1.1.2 Package Content

NAS-7450 x 1

Key x 2

Power Cord x 1

Screw Package x 1

User’s Manual CD x 1

Sliding Rail x 1 set

Quick Installation Guide x 1

1.1.3 Physical Detail

LCD Panel

Power Button

NAS-7450 Front View

Control Button

LAN1 / LAN2 LED

HD Access LED

HD LED (Power/Fault)

Interface Description

Power Button Green(power on)、Yellow(default)

LCD Panel

Control Button

Display LAN1/LAN2 IP Information

Press the Control button to configure LAN1/LAN2 IP address.

LAN1 LAN2

Yellow(10M link)、Green(100M link)、Amber(1000M link)

HD Access LED HD LED(Power/Fault)

Red on Green Blinks Powering up

Red On

Green On HDD is being accessed

during access

Red Blinks (Fast) Green Blinks (Fast) RAID building, rebuilding, expanding

Volume un-mounted and HDD is ready for being

Red off Amber on

hot-up plugged

Disk faulty.

Off Amber Blinks (Slowly)

Blinking interval is about 2 seconds

Description

NAS-7450 Rear View

Power Jack

Interface Description

Power Jack Connect the two power supply cord shipped with the system

e-SATA RS-232

LAN Jack (LAN1)

LAN Jack (LAN2)

USB Socket Connect to UPS and external HDD(FAT/FAT32)

PCI-E Port (optional)

RS-232

e-SATA

Connect to External hard drive case

Connect to UPS

These RJ-45 ports support auto negotiating Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX networks. That allows your system to be connected to an Internet Access device, e.g. router, cable modem, ADSL modem, through a CAT.5 twisted pair Ethernet cable.

Connect to Tape Backup or Tape Library or Network card

LAN Jack

USB

PCI-E

1.2 NAS-7850 overview

The reliable and high-performance business-class network storage, PLANET NAS-7850 is a 2U

8-Bay rack-mountable with redundant power supplies network storage system designed for those

seeking reliable and affordable server virtualization and file storage. The network storage unified

architecture supports both NAS and IP-SAN applications and solves numerous data management

problems with a single system. Integrated data protection and offsite replication features make

managing complex business storage environments affordable.

The NAS-7850 provides advanced RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 functions.

The HDD space in use can easily increase up to double with RAID-0 or real-time data backup to

prevent data lost with RAID-1. The basic RAID function will ask user to install two hard drives in the

same model when storing data, however, it also supports hot-swap design so that a failed drive can

be replaced by hot swapping without turning off the server. Besides, the best-in-class RAID on the

NAS brings users a higher level of data security by allowing one more hard drive failure than other

NAS with similar functions.

The NAS-7850 is equipped with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and it is a powerful 8-Bay network

attached storage (NAS) server, which is designed to provide a cost-efficient and easy-to-use solution.

It supports advanced user management functions such as private HDD space and login account. It

not only shares HDD space, but also positions as the central management device managing each

user of the device. With the NAS-7850, business-class office or home users will get a simple yet

effective way to expand the client side or the network data storage.

1.2.1 Features  High-density 2U 8-bay rack-mount with redundant power supplies for reliability and

business continuity

 Multiple volume support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 background sync and Smart Sync resume  Simultaneously supports NAS and iSCSI SAN for database and server virtualization

applications

 Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with load balancing and failover

 High-end Data Protection adopts the most advanced SATA RAID technology and fully

integrates Anti-virus engine to protect valuable data on the fly

 Multi-Protocol system support for Windows, MAC, Solaric, FreeBSD, Linux and other UNIX

derivatives

 Revolutionary dual-function NAS server integrates both On-line file service into one centralized

storage server

 High Performance: Using single device connection which eliminates the master/ slave issues

and allows faster transfer rate without latency and delay

 High Data Integrity: Offers error checking and error correcting capabilities

 The end-to-end integrity of transferred commands and data can be guaranteed across the

serial bus

 High System Reliability: A dedicated port for each disk drive, providing greater system

reliability through individual drive and cable fault isolation

 High Usability: Easier configuration and design with cables that are thinner, have smaller

connectors, and are simpler to route and install

1.2.2 Package Content

‧ NAS-7850 x 1

‧ User’s Manual CD x 1

‧ Power Cord x 2

‧ Screw Package x 1

‧ Sliding Rail x 1 set

‧ Quick Installation Guide x 1

1.2.3 Physical Detail

Interface Description

Power Button Power on/off

LCD Panel

NAS-7850 Front View

Display LAN1/LAN2 IP Information

Control Button

Power LED Status LED

LAN1 LED LAN2 LED

Press the Control button to configure LAN1/LAN2 IP address.

Green(power on)、Yellow(default)

Yellow(default)

Yellow(10M link)、Green(100M link)、Amber(1000M link)

HDD Access LED HDD ready LED Description

Red on

during access

Red on Green Blinks (FAST) RAID building, rebuilding, expending

Off

Off Amber Blink (Slowly) Disk fault Blinking interval is 2 second

Off Off Hard disk is absent or SATA

Green Blinks

Amber on Volume un-mounted and HDD is ready for

Power is being accessed

being hot-unplugged

cable is not connected

NAS-7850 Rear View

Power Jack

Interface Description

Power Jack Connect the two power supply cord shipped with the system

e-SATA RS-232

LAN Jack (LAN1)

LAN Jack (LAN2)

USB Socket Connect to UPS and external HDD(FAT/FAT32)

PCI-E Port (optional)

e-SATA

RS-232

Connect to External hard drive case

Connect to UPS

Connect to Tape Backup or Tape Library or Network card

LAN Jack

USB

PCI-E

Chapter 2 Installing and Starting NAS system

This chapter covers the installation procedure of different form factors of NAS server as well as the NAS-7450/NAS-7850 Mobile Rack. Instruction on how to startup the NAS server by setting up the basic

configuration through the Admin Home page or provided software tool – NAS Finder is also outlined in

this chapter.

2.1 Installing the NAS-7450/NAS-7850 rack-mount Model

NAS-7450

NAS-7850

Hot swap hard disk tray installation

1. To unlock the hot swap hard disk tray, pull the tab behind the end of the lever to release the latch and

then lift the lever up as far as it can go to disengage the hard disk tray from the chassis.

2. Pull the hard disk drive tray out.

3. Attached the HDD to the hot swap hard disk tray with the screws provided shown in Figure 2.

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