Planet Technology NAS-7200 User Manual

2-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server

NAS-7200

User’s Manual

Version: 1.00

Date: July. 2008

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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.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and

use it. However, special attention must b e p aid to th e dangers of el ectri c shock a nd 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

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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, en d 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 2-Bay SATA NAS RAID Server Model: NAS-7200 Rev: 2.0 (July. 2008) Part No. EM-NAS7200

Table of Content

1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Features..............................................................................................................4

1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 5

2. Basic Installation & Setup....................................................................................... 6

2.1 Front Panel......................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................... 8

2.3 HDD Install.......................................................................................................... 9

2.4 HDD Remote....................................................................................................10

2.5 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11

2.6 USB Devices.................................................................................................... 11

2.7 Configuration NAS........................................................................................... 13

3. Basic Installation & Setup..................................................................................... 16

3.1 Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only).................................................. 16

3.2 Using the NAS Server’s Storage................................................................... 17

3.3 Using the NAS Server’s Printer.....................................................................20

3.4 Using the Web File Sharing........................................................................... 21

3.5 Changing Your Password...............................................................................22

4. Web-based Management...................................................................................... 23

4.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 23

4.2 The Web-based Administrator Interface ...................................................... 23

4.3 Setup Menu - User Screen............................................................................. 24

4.4 Setup Menu - Status Screen.......................................................................... 28

4.5 Setup Menu - Network Screen...................................................................... 31

4.6 Setup Menu - System Screen........................................................................ 34

4.7 Setup Menu - Media Screen.......................................................................... 41

4.8 Advanced Menu – Groups Screen................................................................ 43

4.9 Advanced Menu – Shares Screen................................................................ 46

4.10 Advanced Menu – Backup Screen............................................................. 50

4.11 Advanced Menu – Disk Screen................................................................... 54

4.12 Advanced Menu – Upgrade Screen ........................................................... 59

5. Download Manager................................................................................................ 60

5.1 The Web-base Download Management Interface...................................... 60

5.2 Download Management Screen.................................................................... 61

5.3 Add New Task Screen..................................................................................... 63

6. Download Manager................................................................................................ 65

6.1 Making the NAS available via the Internet................................................... 65

6.2 Using Web Browser from the Internet.......................................................... 66

6.3 Printing via IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) ................................................. 67

6.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 70

Appendix A: Licenses .................................................................................................... 71

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PLANET SATA NAS Server, NAS-7200. In this installation guide, it illustrates the simply installation for user to install a HDD and install NAS-7200 to Windows system.

1.1 Overview

This user’s manual explains how to operate the NAS-7200 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-7200. This manual shows how to set up the NAS-7200.

1.2 Features

• The administrator can limit the amount of available disk space available to individual users

• Supports RAID O/1 and JBOD

• Supports 10/100/1000Base-TX, Auto-MDI / MDIX network interface

• With a high-performance internal cooling fan for continuous operatio n

• 2 Standard USB 2.0 port for external USB HDD and print server sharing

• Supports Windows utility and web base manage internet

• Supports UPnP-AV, sharing music, pictures, movies and data over network (DLNA1.5)

• DHCP Server/Client, FTP server

• UPnP recover

• PHP Support for web station

• Supports NTFS (Read only) and FAT file format for USB HDD

• Download function (BT, FTP and HTTP)

• Powerful backup function from / to another server

• Windows Vista LLTD, PnP-X

• Media Server function - iTunes, MP3 broadcast

• High performance file system automatically maintains itself to provide integrity

• Supports most popular OS including Windows Vista/XP/2000/2003, Mac OS 10.2.1 or

above, Linux

• User friendly mapping utility helps user to share folder as a network device

1.3 Package Contents

User can find the following items in the package:

• NAS-7200

• Quick Installation Guide

• Setup CD

• Ethernet Cable

• Power Adapt er with Power Core

• EMI core

NOTE: 1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in NAS packet will cause

damage and void the warranty for this product.

2. Basic Installation & Setup

This chapter provides details of installin g and configuring the NAS.

2.1 Front Panel

Ready/Status Ready (Green)

ON – Normal operation. OFF – No power. Blinking – This LED blinking during sta rtup and shutdown. Status (Amber) ON – This LED will be On during the Startup self-test; it will turn Off

once the self-test is completed. If it stays ON, there is a hardware error . OFF – Normal operation. Blinking – During a software upgrade, both the S t atus and Ready LEDs

will blink.

LAN ON – Link established.

OFF – No LAN connection. Blinking – Data is transmitted or received via the LAN.

HDD OFF – Idle.

Blinking – Hard disk is being accessed.

HDD Full ON - Disk is completely full. No more data can be stored on this

disk OFF -Normal operation, disk is not full. Blinking - Disk is 98% full (The Buzzer will also beep 3 times.)

HDD 1 ON – Disk 1 installed

OFF – Disk 1 not installed Blinking – HDD 1 is accessing. Blinking – Raid 1 Rebuilding (HDD2 LED will also blinking)

HDD 2 ON – Disk 2 installed

OFF – Disk 2 not installed Blinking – HDD 2 is accessing. Blinking – Raid 1 Rebuilding (HDD1 LED will also blinking)

USB 1 ON - USB device connected to the USB port

OFF - No USB device installed Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the USB device

USB 2 ON - USB device connected to the USB port

OFF - No USB device installed Fast Blinking - Data being transferred to or from the USB device

2.2 Rear Panel

Power Switch

Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here. Reset Button Press and hold this button for 10 seconds. The IP Address, user

USB Eject Button 1/2 For USB port 1/2 device eject. Press and release to prepare the

USB Port 1 & 2 (Up/Down)

LAN Use this to connect the NAS to your 10/100/1000BaseT hub.

This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch". If power is Off, press once to turn On. If power is On, press once to start the Shutdown sequence. During Shutdown, the Ready LED will blink. When Shutdown is completed, all LEDs will turn off.

name and password will be set to the default and it will beep once to indicate the reset has occurred

USB device for removal. When the USB LED turns off, it is safe to remove the USB device.

Connect your USB Hard Disk Drive or USB Flash Drive here. The USB HDD support FAT and NTFS (Read only) file format

Connect USB printer

2.3 HDD Install

The NAS-7200 supports two 3.5-inch Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drives. NAS-7200 does not support low profile or half high hard drive.

1. Make sure the NAS-7200 is powered off

2. Open rear cover of NAS-7200

3. Make sure your hard drive is SATA interface and make sure you back up all pre-existing data before use it on NAS-7200

4. To install Disk 1 that located on left side (rear view), make sure HDD top face to left and connector side in front then slide the HDD into slot

5. To install Disk 2 that located on right side (rear view), make sure HDD top face to right a nd connector side in front then slide the HDD into slot

6. Put the rear cover of NAS-7200 back to finish HDD install

7. Secure the 2 HDDs by mounting 4 screws as figure below.

2.4 HDD Remove

1. Make sure the NAS-7200 is powered off with DC-plug removed

2. Remove the screws that fix the HDD you want to remove

3. Open the rear cover of NAS-7200

4. Pull out the HDD till HDD connector release then the HDD can slide out of slot.

2.5 Hardware Installation

1. Connect the network cable to the NAS.

2. Connect the network cable to the LAN port on the rear of the NAS. Connect the other end to your hub or switch.

3. Connect the USB device to USB port

4. Connect the supplied power adapter to a power outlet and plug the power cord into the NAS's Power input on the rear panel.

5. Power on.

6. Locate the NAS's power switch on the NAS's rear panel. Press it once to power on the NAS.

7. The NAS's self-test.

8. The NAS will run a brief self-test (2 or 3 seconds). During the self-test, all of the NAS's LEDs will be illuminated or flashing.

9. Booting up.

10. When the self-test is complete, boot up will start. The Ready LED will blink continuously, and the LAN LED will blink occasionally. Boot up should take approximately 1-3 minutes.

11. Boot up completed.

12. When the Ready LED stops blinking, and remains on, boot up is complete. If the Status (Orange) LED stays on, or if the NAS repeatedly beeps, there is a hardware problem. Consult the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide for possible solutions

Shutdown

To shutdown the NAS, press the power switch to start the shutdown procedure. Wait for all LEDs turn off.

2.6 USB Devices

You can insert either USB HDD or USB Memory Disk (Flash Memory Disk) to USB port at any time. Once the “USB 1” or “USB 2” LED on the front panel comes on and stays on, the USB device is available for use. For USB HDD, the NAS can recognize FAT and NTFS (Read only) file format.

Removing a USB device - Method A

1. Press the USB Eject button on the rear panel (Eject 1 for USB 1, Eject 2 for USB 2). The

NAS will beep.

2. Wait for the "USB" LED turn off.

3. Remove the USB device.

Removing a USB device - Method B

1. Run the Windows utility

2. Select "Safely Remove Drive"

3. Select the desired NAS

4. Click the "Eject" button.

5. Wait for the "USB" LED turn off. (The Windows program will also display a message

when it is safe to physically detach the USB device.)

6. Remove the USB device.

Note: If the USB device is not removed, it will not be re-connected. You must remove and

re-insert the USB device to have it re-connected.

To share a printer, connect USB printer to this USB port.

2.7 Configuration NAS

• This procedure only needs to be done ONCE, by the NAS’s Administrator.

• Other LAN users should follow the advice given in using your NAS described in the

following section.

Quick Setup with the NAS Wizard

1. Please insert User’s Manual and Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once completed a menu screen will appear.

2. Click on “Initial Utility” hyper link to initiate the installation. If the autorun program is not process in your PC, you can click the “Start” button and choose “Run”. (Suppose “E” is your CD-ROM drive). When the dialog box appears, enter “E:\Utility\Setup.exe” and press enter key. You will see the dialog box as below. Please click the “Setup” button.

3. After click, you will see the screen as below. The utility will auto search your network and find out your NAS.

A list of all the NAS’s on your network will show on the left side. The right side displays details of the currently selected NAS.

If the desired NAS is not listed, check the following:

• The NAS has finished the start up and boot process.

• Your PC and the NAS are on the same IP segment.

• Click “Refresh” button to search again.

Otherwise, select the desired NAS, and click the "Next" button.

4. The following screen will then be displayed. You can set the IP settings in this screen.

Please click “Next” after the configured.

Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)

Fixed IP Address

5. You can configure the time settings in this screen. Please click “Next” after the configured.

Select this only if your LAN has a DHCP Server.

This option is recommended. You need to enter the following data.

• IP address - The utility will suggest a unused IP address within the address range used on your LAN. If you wish, you can change this, but you must ensure the address is unused.

• Network Mask - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN.

• Gateway - This must match the value used by PCs on your LAN.

Server Name

Workgroup Name Time Zone Local Date/Time

The Default Name is shown. You may change this if you wish.

Normally, this name should match the Workgroup name used by PCs on your LAN. Select your time zone from the list. Enter the local date (mm/dd/yyyy format) and time.

6. Please check the configured settings of this screen, if all the configure are correct. Please click “Save” button.

7. After click "Save", you will see the dialog box to prompt you again. Please click “OK” to save or click “Cancel to check the settings.

8. If you would like to install “Flash-Map” to helps you to mapping NAS now, please click “Yes” and refer to the manual in our bundled CD disk, otherwise, please cli ck “No” to finish the configuration, then close the initial utility.

3. Basic Installation & Setup

Supported versions of Windows are:

z Windows 95/98/ME or later z Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP and Windows Vista

The following items need to be checked or configured:

z Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only) z Locating the NAS on your LAN. z Mapping to the NAS Server's storage.

3.1 Network Logon (Windows 95/98/ME only)

If using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME, you must Logon to the Network correctly in order to use the NAS.

To check your Network Logon, following this procedure: Check your Window logon using Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network. Ensure the Primary Network Logon is set to "Client for Microsoft Networks", as shown below.

Windows will prompt you to Logon to the Network when it start s (bo ots). You must logon! If you press ESC, or click Cancel, no network resources will be available. When you logon, you need to use a valid User Name and Password. If the NAS Administrator

has defined users on the NAS, use the User Name and password they supply.

3.2 Using the NAS Server’s Storage

To use the NAS Server's storage, you should "Map" a drive letter to each folder on the NAS folder, which you wish to access. The "Network Drive" will then be available to all Windows programs. The procedure is as follows:

1. Open Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places).

On the "View" menu, select Details. The Comment column will now be visible.

2. Locate the NAS, as shown below.

If it is not listed, double-click Entire Network. Then double-click the Workgroup that the NAS is in. (By default, the NAS is in Workgroup.)

3. Double click on the NAS icon. You will then see a list of shares (shared folders). You can

read and write files to these shares, unless the NAS administrator has blocked access.

4. To create a shortcut to an NAS folder, drag its icon to the desktop, and accept Windows

offer to create a shortcut.

Mapping a Network Drive

You can give a share (shared folder) on the NAS a drive letter on your PC; such as "F:" This is called "mapping" the drive letter . To do this, follow this procedure:

1. Right-click on the desired share on the NAS.

2. On the pop-up menu, select "Map Network Drive..."

3. Select a drive letter for this folder, check the Reconnect at Logon checkbox, then click

"OK".

4. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File- Open or

File-Save As dialog in all Windows applications.

Note: If the USB device is not removed, it will not be re-connected. You must remove and

re-insert the USB device to have it re-connected. When you try to access a folder, you may be prompted for a password, as shown below:

z If your Windows logon name is the same as your user name on the NAS, but the

passwords are different, you can enter your NAS password here.

z But if your Windows logon name does not exist on the NAS, you will have only guest

access rights, and there is no password that you can enter in this dialog. You must ask the NAS administrator to create a username and password for you on the NAS.

z Even if your username and password are correct, you can't gain access if the NAS

administrator has not allowed access.

You can also use the Windows utility “Flash Map” installed from the bundle CD-ROM disk:

1. Suppose the CD-ROM drive is disk “E” in your PC. You can find the Flash Map in

“E:\utility\Flash Map”. Please double click the “Setup.exe” and then follow the steps to install. After installed, the utility will autorun and search your NAS on the network.

2. Select "Share Folder Mapping", and a screen like the following will be displayed.

3. A list of all the NAS’s on your network will show on the left side. The right side displays

share folders of the currently selected NAS

4. Select which share folder you want to map and select a drive letter for this share folder

then click “Map” button.

5. This drive will now be available in Windows Explorer, and from the File- Open or

File-Save As dialog in all Windows applications.

6. If you would like to map to NAS-7100 again when you have finish some configuration.

You can right click the Flash Map icon Folder Mapping” then follow the steps above to mapping the network disk.

Tips for Storing Data on the NAS

z Change your Windows logon so it matches the user name & password assigned to you

on the NAS. This will allow you to login only once.

z You can "map" multiple folders to drive letters on your PC, as described above. z You can backup your data to the NAS by copying files from your PC to the NAS. z If you have Windows ME, 2000, XP or Vista, there is a backup program supplied with

Windows. You can use this backup program to automate the process of backing up your data to the NAS. Please read the instructions and help file supplied with this program for details of correct usage.

on the system tray. Then select “Shared

3.3 Using the NAS Server’s Printer

1. Find out what printer is connected to the printer port on the NAS.

Use Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) to locate the NAS, as shown in Network Browse earlier.

2. Double-click the NAS icon. A printer icon should be shown.

3. Right-click the printer icon, and select Install, as shown above. The Add Printer wizard

will start.

4. Select the Manufacturer and Printer matching the printer connected to the NAS.

5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

If prompted about sharing this printer, do NOT enable sharing.

6. The new printer will then appear in your Printer list, and can be used from any Windows

application.

z Use Start - Settings - Print ers to list all your printers. z Double-click the printer to view or delete the documents in the print queue. z Use File - Set as Default to make the selected printer the default printer. z Use File - Properties to view or modify the properties of the selected printer.

Note Please make sure the printer is not a GDI interface printer before you connect to

NAS-7200. The print server function is support PCL interface printer only. You may confirm the interface to your printer provider for the detail information.

3.4 Using the Web File Sharing

You can access and download files on the NAS using your Web Browser, even from non-Windows platforms.

To access data stored on the NAS using your Web Browser:

1. Start your WEB browser.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the NAS Server's IP Address.

Note: If the port number used by the NAS has been changed (on the System screen) from

the default (80), you must specify the correct port number when you connect. For example, if the current port is 8080: HTTP://192.168.0.100:8080

3. The following screen will be displayed.

4. To browse the files and folders on the NAS, click Public Data on the home screen above.

z Shares (Folders) to which everyone has access are listed. You can access these

folders, and files by clicking on the folder name or filename.

z If your Browser displays the file when you prefer it to be downloaded, right-click on

the file and choose "Save Target as…"

5. To access data which is password-protected; click the User Login (Private Data) link.

z You will then be prompted for your user name and password. z Enter the user name and password assigned to you by the Administrator of the

NAS.

z The screen will then update, and list all Shares (folders) to which you have access. z You can now navigate through these folders by clicking on the folder name, and

download any file by right clicking in and choosing "Save Target as …".

3.5 Changing Your Password

Although the Administrator of the NAS must create your User Name and initial password, you can then change your own password whenever you wish, as follows:

To change your password, click on the "Change Password" link on home page. The following screen will be displayed.

Enter the required data:

z User name - your login name on the NAS, created by the NAS Server's

administrator.

z Existing password - your current password z Ne w passwo rd - the password you now wish to use. z Confirm new password - reenter the new value to ensure it is correct.

Click "Save" to save your changes. Click "Home" to return to the main screen

4. Web-based Management

This chapter provides setup details of the NAS’s Web-based Interface.

4.1 Introduction

This Chapter describes using the Web-based Administration interface. For details on using the Windows utility, see the Basic Installation & Setup Chapter.

4.2 The Web-based Administrator Interface

To access the Administration interface, click the "Administration" link on the hom e page. You will then be prompted for a password, as shown below.

Enter “admin” for the name, and leave the password blank.

z To gain access, you must enter the User Name and Password of a user in the

"Administrators" User Group.

z By default, the only user in the "Administrators" User Group is "admin". (You can

add other users as you wish.)

z The default password for the "admin" user is blank (no password).

This should be changed. Click the User Password link on the Home Page to change the password.

The "Users" screen will be displayed, as described in the following section. Use the menu tabs to select the other screens as desired.

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