StarTech.com S352BMU3N User Manual
Dual 3.5” SATA NAS Enclosure with RAID
and USB 3.0
S352BMU3N
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Manual Revision: 07/04/2014
FCC Compliance 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 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View ....................................................................................................................................................1
Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
Recommended System Requirements .............................................................................................. 2
Getting Started ....................................................................................... 2
Step 1. Installing your hard drives ....................................................................................................... 2
Step 2. Set your RAID Conguration .................................................................................................. 7
Step 3. NAS Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Step 4. Initialize Your Hard Drives ........................................................................................................ 9
Step 5. Use your NAS ................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic NAS Operation ................................................................................................................................ 11
Advanced NAS Operation ...................................................................................................................... 24
View Firmware Version .......................................................................... 27
View Internal IP .......................................................................................................................................... 28
View MAC Address ....................................................................................................................................28
View PPPoE IP Address or Connect to PPPoE Internet Service .................................................29
Enable or disable Service Information .............................................................................................. 29
View or Change IP Setting ..................................................................................................................... 32
Manage your Hard Drive Conguration, .......................................................................................... 40
Manage your RAID Conguration .......................................................43
Update your NAS Enclosure Firmware Update............................................................................... 46
Reboot Your NAS Enclosure remotely using the Web Interface ............................................... 48
Shutdown your NAS Enclosure remotely using the Web Interface ........................................ 49
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Restore Default settings to your NAS Enclosure (Reset) ............................................................. 51
Enable or Disable SMB Service ............................................................................................................. 53
Enable or Disable WebDAV Service .................................................................................................... 54
Enable or Disable FTP Service............................................................................................................... 56
Download and host Torrent Files ......................................................................................................... 57
Manage Accounts ..................................................................................................................................... 64
Quick Setup Guide (Optional)............................................................................................................... 71
Technical Support .................................................................................. 72
Warranty Information ............................................................................72
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Product Diagram
Front View
Rear View
RAID switch
LAN Port
Reset Button
RAID switch
USB 3.0 Port
Front Panel
Power Button
Drive Activity LEDs
Drive Fan
Main Power Switch
Set RAID Button
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• NAS HDD RAID Enclosure
• Ethernet Cable
• 1M USB 3.0 A to B Cable
• Universal Power Adapter w/ regional cables (NA/UK/EU)
• Rubber foot set
• Instruction Manual
Recommended System Requirements
• 2X 3.5” SATA hard drives
For NAS Operation
• Computer system or Network with available LAN port
For DAS Operation
• Computer system with available USB Port (3.0/2.0)
Getting Started
Step 1. Installing your hard drives
WARNING! In order to prepare your drives for network operation, this enclosure
will congure newly installed drives into an acceptable format (exFAT). Please be
aware that any data currently on the drives may be lost during this process. It is
recommended that you back up all data prior to installing any drives.
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1. Using a Phillips head screw driver (not included) remove the screw from the bottom
of the enclosure.
2. Slide the “front panel” upward toward the top of the enclosure.
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3. Lift the panel o to reveal the drive bays.
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4. Slide each of your hard drives into the bay.
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5. Place the front panel back on by placing it over the drive bay, and sliding it into
place.
6. Replace the screw using the Phillips head screw driver.
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Step 2. Set your RAID Conguration
WARNING! In order to prepare your drives for RAID and Network operation, this
enclosure will congure newly installed drives into an acceptable format (exFAT).
Please be aware that any data currently on the drives may be lost during this process. It
is recommended that you back up all data prior to setting your RAID conguration.
Note: While RAID conguration can be done at any time, we recommending setting
your RAID conguration before initially connecting to your Network.
1. Ensure the unit is powerd o (main power switch at the rear of the housing is set
to o).
2. Using the RAID switch on the back of the unit, set to your desired RAID
conguration. (Available RAID Congurations)
3. Toggle the rear power switch to the on position then press and hold the “Set RAID
button” as you power on the enclosure by pressing the “Front Power Button”.
4. Once the enclosure has turned on, release the “Set RAID button”. You may hear a
buzzer sound from the enclosure as conrmation of the RAID change.
5. Your Desired RAID conguration is now set.
RAID Notes
If changing RAID conguraiton, ensure your enclosure is set back to
STANDARD (JBOD), before setting to a dierent conguration.
JBOD is only supported in DAS connection or if you are using only
one hard drive with the NAS.,If connecting through NAS with
two drives in JBOD, only one drive will be accessible.
If 2 hard drives are installed, JBOD mode cannot be supported in NAS mode.
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Available RAID Congurations
The NAS enclosure supports 4 dierent RAID congurations. RAID is a storage
technology that combines multiple hard drives into a single unit for secure data
redundancy, increased volume size and/or improved performance.
Descriptions and benets for each available RAID conguration are listed below:
Standard - JBOD
In JBOD, no RAID conguration is set and both drives appear as individual disks.
Note: JBOD is only supported in DAS connection, if connecting
through NAS only one drive will be accessible.
Combine – BIG
In BIG, both drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of both drives
combined. This conguration enables you to create a larger volume than would be
available using a single drive without the performance increase oered with RAID 0.
Mirroring – RAID1
In RAID1 both drives appear as an individual disk and data is written
identically to both. This level protects your data from individual
drive failure as a backup of all data is written instantly.
Striping – RAID0
In RAID0 both drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of
both drives combined. This level can improve your performance as read
and write operations are performed in parallel on separate disks.
Step 3. NAS Setup
Note: NAS (Network) and DAS (USB 3.0) operation cannot be achieved simultaneously.
If switching between DAS and NAS, the enclosure must be rebooted between
operation modes. For the purpose of initial setup, we recommend you to set up the
NAS rst to avoid unnecessary system reboot and HDD re-format.
Method 1: Connect the NAS enclosure to your router (Quick Access)
1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) from the LAN port on
the enclosure to an available LAN port on your router.
2. Access the web interface by browsing the device name with your web browser:
http: //S352BMU3N
Note: Not all environments will support browsing by product name. In this
case, you need to access your router to get the IP address assigned to your NAS
Enclosure. (Please reference your router manual for further instruction)
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Method 2: Connect the NAS enclosure directly to your computer (Standard
Access)
1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) from the LAN port on the
enclosure to an available LAN port on your computer.
2. Set your computer IP address to an IP address on
the same subnet as the NAS Enclosure.
The default NAS IP address is: 192.168.0.2
As a result for initial setup, we recommend setting
your computer IP address to: 192.168.0.1
3. Access the web interface by browsing the NAS enclosure default
IP address with your web browser: http://192.168.0.2
4. You can get access to your NAS enclosure at IP address 192.168.0.2
Step 4. Initialize Your Hard Drives
Access Web Interface
1. Open the web browser on the connected computer and type the NAS IP address, or
device name into the address bar.
Default IP address: http://192.168.0.2
Default Device Name: http://S352BMU3N
2. The NAS Enclosure uses user accounts to limit access. An administration account is
used for conguration and restricted access. You may be prompted to enter the NAS
administration user name and password. By default the user name and password for
the administration account are both “admin” as listed below.
Default Administration Account User name: admin
Default Administration Password: admin
Enter the user name and password and click the OK button.
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Note: The administration account user name and password can be changed,
and additional accounts can be added (See: Page 64 <Manage Accounts>).
3. You have now accessed the Web Interface Home page, as the “5 option” web GUI
menu is displayed.
Hard Drive Initialization
WARNING! Newly installed drives will be formatted into an acceptable format for the
NAS enclosure (exFAT). Please be aware that any data currently on the drives will be
lost during this process. It is recommended that you back up all data prior to initial
setup.
1. If this is the rst time you’ve accessed your web interface, or your hard drives are
otherwise not formatted, you will receive a message recommending you format
your hard drives upon accessing the web interface.
2. Click the OK button to format the installed drives into the supported exFAT format.
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You can also click Cancel if you wish to complete additional conguration steps
before formatting the hard drive.
WARNING! Any data on the drives will be deleted upon format.
Step 5. Use your NAS
Your NAS is now ready for operation. Please reference Basic NAS Operation for day to
day operation and conguration. Please reference Advanced Operation for detailed
conguration options.
Basic NAS Operation
Map the NAS as a Network Drive in Windows (8.1/8/7/Vista)
You can map your NAS Enclosure as a network drive, allowing your computer to see
the drive as if it were a local hard drive directly connected to your computer.
Follow the below steps to map your network drive in Windows (8.1/8/7/Vista):
1. Click Start, and Select Computer.
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2. Select Map network drive.
3. In the folder box, type the network path to the NAS Enclosure.
Note: The default network path for the NAS Enclosure is: http://192.168.0.2
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4. Enter the Username and password for an active account on the NAS enclosure, and
click the OK button.
5. The NAS has now been mapped as a network drive. In the future when you want to
access the NAS it will be available as a listed drive in my Computer.
Create User Accounts
If more than one person is accessing the NAS, additional user accounts can be created
with full or limited access.
Follow the below steps to create new user accounts:
1. Access the Web Interface Home Page. (See: Page 9 <Web Interface Access:>)
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2. Click the Conguration Icon, the main settings status window is displayed.
3. From the main menu on the left hand side, select User Set, and select Account.
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4. The account page is displayed, select the New button from the account list.
5. Enter your desired name and password in the specied elds.
6. Next specify whether you would like the account to be Read only (can only
access les), or Read/Write (Can access save and edit les) by placing a bullet in
your preference.
7. Click the add button to complete account creation.
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8. The account has now been created, and is listed in the account List box below.
Note: A new folder for specic user content is also created with each account and listed
under folder list.
Set a Static IP Address
It is recommended that you set the NAS IP address to a static IP address to avoid your
Router automatically adjusting the assigned IP address.
To congure a static IP address follow the below steps:
1. Access the Web Interface Home Page. (See: Web Interface Access)
2. Click the Conguration Icon, the main settings status window is displayed.
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3. Click Network, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click IP Settings.
4. The IP Settings window is now displayed. By Default the Internet Protocol
Information is set to Automatic IP. To set a static IP address, place a bullet in Static IP
as below.
Note: It is recommended you keep the settings that have been applied by your router.
However, if you would like to change your IP settings, you can now enter your desired
IP information in each specied eld.
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5. Click the Apply button to set your changes.
Note: For detailed information regarding the best conguration for
your network, please contact your network administrator.
Manage NAS Files and View Media Through a Web Browser
Access les and folders on your NAS through a web browser
You can access les and folders currently saved on your NAS using any local web
browser.
1. From the 5 option GUI menu, click the Folder Icon.
2. All les and folders are displayed, double click the individual folder or to access.
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Note: Some les are playable from the File and Folder mode of the web page
but for more control we recommend the Audio and Video playback modes.
Upload les to your NAS
You can upload les to your NAS using any web browser.
1. Browse to the specic folder you would like to upload the le to.
(See: Page 18. <Manage NAS Files and View Media Through a Web Browser>)
2. Click the Choose File button at the bottom of the page, and browse to select the
desired le, next click the open button.
3. Click the choose le button at the bottom of the page, and browse to your chosen
le and click open. The le will now be added to the folder.
Note: The length of time it will take for the le to upload will depend on the network
connection and size of the le. Once the upload is complete the browser will refresh
displaying the newly uploaded le. Until the browser refreshes the le is still being
uploaded and the browser must remain on the current page, navigating to a dierent
page or refreshing the page will result in cancelation of the upload, and it will need to
be re-initialized. If you are transferring large amounts of data onto the NAS Enclosure,
we recommend using le management software (I.E: Windows Explorer) or the FTP
feature of the enclosure (See: Page 11. <Map the NAS as a Network Drive in Windows
(8.1/8/7/Vista)>).
Play audio les directly in your web browser, with the web based media player
You can play some music les saved on your NAS through any HTML 5 web browser,
using the web based media player.
1. From the 5 option GUI menu, click the Music Icon.
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2. A list of all supported music les that are available to the user will be displayed in
the menu on the left hand side.
Note: Supported audio playback le formats: mpeg /mp3, mp4/m4a, ogg, and wav.
Your web browser can limit support for audio playback le formats. For optimal
support we recommend Google Chrome.
3. Double click the le of your choice to play the audio le. The program will continue
to play all listed les unless stopped.
4. (optional) To stop and start playing the audio le, use the play/pause button located
at the bottom of the window.
Note: An HTML 5 browser is required for audio playback. You may be prompted to
install a plugin in order to play and manage the audio playback.
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