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About This Manual

All information in this manual has been carefully verified to en sure its correctness. In case of an error, please provide us with your feedback. Thecus Technology Corporation reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual wi thout notice.

Product name: Thecus N0503 Manual Version: 1.2 Release Date: April 2010

Limited Warranty

Thecus Technology Corporation guarantees all components of Thecus N0503 are thoroughly tested before they leave the factory and should function normally under general usage. In case of any system malfunctions, Thecus Technology Corporation and its local representatives and dealers are responsible for repair without cost to the customer if the product fails within the warranty period and under normal usage. Thecus Technology Corporation is not responsible for any damage or loss of data deemed to be caused by its products. It is highly recommended that users conduct necessary back-up practices.

Safety Warnings

For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:

Read this man ual thoroughly before attempting to set up your N0503. Your N0503 is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to repair it

under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact your vendor 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 N0503 can operate normally under temperatures between 0°C and

40°C, with relative humidity of 20% – 85%. Using the N0503 under extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.

Ensure that the N0503 is provided with the correct supply voltage (AC 100V

~ 240V, 50/60 Hz, 3A). Plugging the N0503 to an incorrect power source could damage the unit.

Do NOT expose the N0503 to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids. Do NOT place the N0503 on any uneven surfaces. DO NOT place the N0503 in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat sources. DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the N0503. Unplug the power

cord and all connected cables before cleaning.

DO NOT place any objects on the N0503 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.

Table of Contents

About This Manual......................................................................... 2

Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2

Safety Warnings ............................................................................3

Table of Contents ..........................................................................4

Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................. 9

Overview ...............................................................................................9

Product Highlights.................................................................................9

File Server....................................................................................9

FTP Server....................................................................................9

iTunes Server................................................................................9

Media Server...............................................................................10

Backup Server.............................................................................10

Printer Server .............................................................................10

Multiple RAID..............................................................................10

Dual Mode Support ......................................................................10

Superior Power Management.........................................................10

Package Contents................................................................................11

Front Panel..........................................................................................12

Rear Panel...........................................................................................13

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ................................................ 15

Overview .............................................................................................15

Before You Begin.................................................................................15

Hard Disk Installation..........................................................................15

Cable Connections ...............................................................................16

Chapter 3: First Time Setup......................................................... 17

Overview .............................................................................................17

Thecus Setup Wizard...........................................................................17

LCD Operation .....................................................................................19

LCD Controls...............................................................................19

Display Mode .............................................................................. 19

USB Copy.............................................................................................. 20

Typical Setup Procedure......................................................................20

Step 1: Network Setup.................................................................20

Step 2: RAID Creation.................................................................. 20

Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication ..........................20

Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs..........................................20

Step 5: Start Services .................................................................. 21

Chapter 4: System Administration............................................... 22

Overview .............................................................................................22

Web Administration Interface .............................................................22

Menu Bar....................................................................................22

Message Bar ...............................................................................23

Logout .......................................................................................24

Language Selection .............................................................................24

System Information.............................................................................24

Product Information..................................................................... 24

System/Service Status .................................................................25

Logs .......................................................................................... 25

System Management ...........................................................................26

Time: Setting system time............................................................27

Notification configuration .............................................................. 27

Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................... 28

UPS Setting ................................................................................ 29

Schedule Power On/Off................................................................. 30

Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)...............................................................31

SNMP Support............................................................................. 31

Utility.........................................................................................32

System Network..................................................................................36

WAN Configuration.......................................................................36

LAN ...........................................................................................37

LAN Configuration........................................................................37

DHCP Server Configuration............................................................38

Samba / CIFS .............................................................................38

Samba Service....................................................................................... 38

File Access Cache....................................................................................38

Samba Recycle Bin..................................................................................39

Samba Anonymous Login Authentication....................................................39

AFP (Apple Network Setup) ........................................................... 39

NFS Setup ..................................................................................40

FTP......................................................................................................40

Media Server .......................................................................................41

Media Manager Settings................................................................41

Share Media Folders.....................................................................42

Connecting DMAs to the Media Server.............................................42

HTTP/ Web Disk ..................................................................................43

UPnP ...................................................................................................44

Nsync Target .......................................................................................44

Bonjour Setting ...................................................................................44

Storage Management...........................................................................45

Disks Information ........................................................................45

S.M.A.R.T. Information............................................................................ 46

Bad Block Scan.......................................................................................47

RAID Information.........................................................................47

Create a RAID.............................................................................48

RAID Level.............................................................................................50

Edit RAID ...................................................................................51

Remove RAID..............................................................................52

Expanding a RAID........................................................................53

Migrating a RAID .........................................................................54

Space Allocation .......................................................................... 56

Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume.............................................................57

Modify iSCSI Volume............................................................................... 58

Delete Volume........................................................................................59

Advance Option...........................................................................60

iSCSI Block Size ..................................................................................... 60

iSCSI CRC/Checksum..............................................................................60

Share Folder ...............................................................................60

Adding Folders .......................................................................................61

Modify Folders........................................................................................62

Remove Folders...................................................................................... 63

NFS Share ............................................................................................. 63

Snapshot....................................................................................65

Snap (Snapshot configuration)..................................................................65

Folder and sub-folders Access Control List (ACL) .........................................66

Stackable NAS.............................................................................68

ISO Mount..................................................................................73

User and Group Authentication............................................................76

ADS/NT Support..........................................................................76

Local User Configuration...............................................................78

Add Users...................................................................................79

Edit Users..............................................................................................80

Remove Users........................................................................................ 81

Local Group Configuration............................................................. 81

Add Groups............................................................................................ 82

Edit Groups............................................................................................ 82

Remove Groups...................................................................................... 83

Batch Create Users and Groups......................................................83

Application Server ...............................................................................84

Printer Information ...................................................................... 84

Windows XP SP2.......................................................................... 85

Windows Vista............................................................................. 86

iTunes® Server....................................................................................89

Module Management ...........................................................................89

Module Installation .............................................................................89

System Module ....................................................................................89

User Module ........................................................................................90

Backup ................................................................................................90

Nsync ........................................................................................90

Add Nsync Task...................................................................................... 90

Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device .......................................... 92

Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device............................................92

Designating N0503 as an Nsync Target...................................................... 92

Thecus Backup Utility ................................................................... 93

Windows XP Data Backup..............................................................93

Apple OS X Backup Utilities...........................................................94

Chapter 5: Using the N0503......................................................... 95

Overview .............................................................................................95

Using WebDisk ....................................................................................95

Photo Server........................................................................................97

Windows XP Publishing Wizard.......................................................98

Managing Albums and Photos...................................................... 103

Creating Albums........................................................................ 104

Password Protecting Albums........................................................ 104

Uploading Pictures to Albums ...................................................... 104

EXIF Information ....................................................................... 104

Slide Shows.............................................................................. 105

Mapping a Client PC to the N0503 .....................................................105

Windows .................................................................................. 105

Apple OS X ............................................................................... 105

Mapping the N0503 as an iSCSI Drive ...............................................106

Windows 2000/XP...................................................................... 106

Windows Vista........................................................................... 110

Chapter 6: Tips and Tricks ......................................................... 111

USB and eSATA Storage Expansion....................................................111

Adding a Spare Disk ..........................................................................111

Remote Administration......................................................................111

Part I - Setup a DynDNS Account................................................. 112

Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router............................................. 112

Part III - Setting up Virtual Servers (HTTPS).................................. 112

Firewall Software Configuration........................................................112

Replacing Damaged Hard Drives........................................................113

Hard Drive Damage.................................................................... 113

Replacing a Hard Drive............................................................... 113

RAID Auto-Rebuild..................................................................... 113

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting .......................................................114

Forgot My Network IP Address..........................................................114

Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password................................114

Can't Map a Network Drive in Windows XP........................................114

Restoring Factory Defaults ................................................................114

Problems with Time and Date Settings..............................................115

Chapter 8: Revision updated (FW 3.00.03 to 3.00.04)............... 116

What’s New .......................................................................................116

RAID Expansion for iSCSI Target Volume ...................................... 116

RAID Volume Encryption............................................................. 117

iSCSI Thin-Provisioning .............................................................. 118

iSCSI LUN ID ............................................................................ 122

Error Corrections...............................................................................123

Chapter 9: Revision updated up to FW 3.00.10.......................... 124

What’s New .......................................................................................124

Updated Login User Interface ...................................................... 124

Updated Photo Server User Interface............................................ 124

Disclaimer Page Added ............................................................... 125

Updated Main User Interface ....................................................... 126

Add On-Line Register Service ...................................................... 126

Added Rsync Setting under Nsync Target ...................................... 127

Added Rsync Backup Feature....................................................... 127

Added 2nd Gateway for Clients of DHCP Server Route...................... 128

Chapter 10: Revision updated up to FW 3.02.01........................ 129

What’s New .......................................................................................129

Updated Login User Interface ...................................................... 129

Updated Main User Interface ....................................................... 129

Added additional mode support for Link Aggregation....................... 131

Error Corrections...............................................................................131

Appendix A: Product Specifications ........................................... 132

Hardware Specifications....................................................................132

Software Specifications.....................................................................132

Appendix B: Customer Support.................................................. 134

Appendix C: RAID Basics ........................................................... 135

Overview ...........................................................................................135

Benefits.............................................................................................135

Improved Performance............................................................... 135

Data Security............................................................................ 135

RAID Levels.......................................................................................135

RAID 0..................................................................................... 135

RAID 1..................................................................................... 135

RAID 5..................................................................................... 136

RAID 6..................................................................................... 136

RAID 10 ................................................................................... 136

JBOD ....................................................................................... 136

Stripe Size.........................................................................................136

Disk Usage.........................................................................................137

Appendix D: Active Directory Basics.......................................... 138

Overview ...........................................................................................138

What is Active Directory? ..................................................................138

ADS Benefits......................................................................................138

Appendix E: Licensing Information............................................ 139

Overview ...........................................................................................139

Source Code Availability....................................................................139

CGIC License Terms...........................................................................140

GNU General Public License...............................................................140

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the Thecus N0503 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N0503 is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID features that provide data security and recovery—over six Terabyte of storage is available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency, allowing the N0503 to take over file management functions, increase application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The N0503 offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard drives for use in anoth er N0503, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The N0503 allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/ CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments. The N0503’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages.

Product Highlights

File Server

First and foremost, the N0503 allows you to store and share files over an IP network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.

To learn about the Web User Interface, go to Chapter 5: Using the N0503 > Using WebDisk.

FTP Server

With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and download files to your N0503 over the Internet with their favorite FTP programs. You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.

To set up the FTP Server, refer to Chapter 4: System Network> FTP .

iTunes Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N0503 enables digital music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!

To set up the iTunes Server, refer to

Chapter 4: Application Server>iTunes Configuration.

Media Server

With the built-in Media Server capability, the N0503 provides media streaming service to stand-alone networked home media adapters that support the UPnP AV protocol or are Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) st andard compliant.

To set up the Media Server, refer to Chapter 4: System Network >Media Server.

Backup Server

Don’t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilit ies, you can easily upload mission critical files to the N0503, and even automate your backup tasks for true peace-of-mind.

To find out how to backup your files with the N0503, refer to

Chapter 4: Backup >Nsync.

Printer Server

With the N0503’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with other PCs connected to your network.

To set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 4: Application Server>Printer Information.

Multiple RAID

N0503 supports multiple RAID volumes on one system. So, you can create RAID 0 for your non-critical data, and create RAID 5 for mission-critical data. Create the RAID levels depending on your needs.

To configure RAID modes on the N0503, refer to Chapter 4: Storage Management >RAID Information.

Dual Mode Support

N0503 is not only a file server, but it also supports iSCSI initiators. Your server can access N0503 as a direct-attached-storage over the LAN or Internet. There is no easier way to expand the capacity of your current application servers. All the storage needs can be centrally managed and deployed. This brings ultimate flexibility to users.

To set up an iSCSI volume, refer to

Chapter 4: Storage Management > Space Allocation > Allocatin g Space for

iSCSI Volume.

Superior Power Management

N0503 supports schedule power on/off. With this feature, administrator can set at what time to turn on or off the system. This feature is a big plus for people who want to conserve energy. Wake-On-LAN enables administrator to remotely turn on the system without even leaving their own seat.

To schedule system on and off, refer to

Chapter 4: System Management> Scheduled Power On/Off

Package Contents

Your N0503 package should contain the following items:

z N0503 Unit x1 z 3 to 5 HDD cage x1 (Installed) z Power Adaptor + Power cord x1 z QIG (Quick Installation Guide) x1 z CD-Title x1 (Universal CD) z Ethernet Cable x1 z Screw Kit bag x1 z HDD Compatibility list Card x1 z Multiple Languages Warranty Card x1

Please check to see if your package is complete. If you find that some items are missing, contact your dealer.

Front Panel

The Thecus N0503’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and hard disk trays:

Escape Button

Enter Button

Power Button

LCD Display

LAN LED

WAN LED

HDD 5 LED

HDD 3 LED

HDD 2 LED

Up Button

Down Button

HDD 4 LED

HDD 1 LED

Front Panel

Item Description

Power LED • Solid blue: system is powered on WAN LED

• Solid green: network link

• Blinking orange: network activity

LAN LED

• Solid green: network link

• Blinking orange: network activity

HDD 1 LED • Solid red: HDD failed

• Blinking orange: HDD activity

HDD 2 LED • Solid red: HDD failed

• Blinking orange: HDD activity

HDD 3 LED • Solid red: HDD failed

• Blinking orange: HDD activity

HDD 4 LED • Solid red: HDD failed

• Blinking orange: HDD activity

HDD 5 LED • Solid red: HDD failed

• Blinking orange: HDD activity

USB Port

• USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras, USB disks, USB printers, and USB wireless dongles*

Note: For supported USB wireless dongles, please contact

support@thecus.com

Power Button • Power on/off N0503

• Solid blue: Device is powered on

LCD Display • Displays current system status and messages (Update time: 60

seconds).

Down Button ▼ • Push to scroll DOWN when using the LCD display Up Button ▲ • Push to scroll UP when using the LCD displ ay Enter Button ↵ • Push to confirm information entered into the LCD display Escape Button ESC • Push to leave the current LCD menu

Rear Panel

The N0503 rear panel features ports and connectors. s and connectors.

System Fan

LAN Port

WAN Port

Reset Button

eSATA Port

Power Connector

USB Port

Back Panel

Item Description

eSATA Port • eSATA port for hi gh-speed storage expansion USB Port • USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,

USB disks, and USB printers

WAN Port • WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch

or router

LAN Port • LAN port that can be used for connection sharing System Fan • System fan that exhausts heat from the unit Power Connector • Connect the included power cords to these connectors Reset Button

• Resets the N0503

• Immediately press and hold the Reset button on the back for 5

seconds. This will reset your network setting, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame Support.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Overview

Your N0503 is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following chapter will help you quickly get your N0503 up and running. Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:

1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the manual.

2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during i nstallation to prevent static discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the N0503.

3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the N0503’s electronic components.

Hard Disk Installation

The N0503 supports both 2.5” and 3.5” Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To install a hard disk into the N0503, follow the steps below:

1. Open front door of the N0503.

2. For 3.5” HDD

a. Get the hard drive rails and install them to your SATA hard disk(s). b. Slide hard disks into the N0503 until they snap into place. c. Replace the thumbscrews.

3. For 2.5” HDD

a. It has come with 2.5” HDD cage b. Remove the 2.5” HDD tray c. Install HDD into d. Slide 2.5” HDD cage back in till it snap into place.

4. Replace the N0503 front cover.

Cable Connections

To connect the N0503 to your network, follow the steps below:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the back panel of the N0503.

2. Connect the provided power cord into the power socket on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector socket.

3. Open the front door then press the power button boot up the N0503.

Chapter 3: First Time Setup

Overview

Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and powered on, you can configure the N0503 so that it is accessible to your network users. There are two ways to set up your N0503: using the Thecus Setup Wizard or the LCD display. Follow the steps below for initial software setup.

Thecus Setup Wizard

The handy Thecus Setup Wizard makes configuring N0503 a snap . To configure the N0503 using the Setup Wizard, perform the following steps:

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive (th e host PC must be connected to the network).

2. The Setup Wizard should launch automatically. If not, please browse your CD-ROM drive and double click on Setup.exe.

For MAC OS X users, double click on Thecus Setup Wizard .dmg file.

NOTE

3. The Setup Wizard will start and automatically detect all Thecus storage devices on your network. If none are found, please check your connection and refer to Chapter 7: Troubleshooting for assistance.

4. Select the N0503 that you like to configure.

5. Login with the administrator account and password. The default account and password are both “admin”.

6. Name your N0503 and configure the network IP address. If your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the N0503 to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may also use a static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually.

7. Change the default administrator password.

8. Finished! Access the N0503 Web Administrator Interface by pressing the Start Browser button. You can also configure another N0503 at this point by clicking the Setup Other Device button. Press Exit to exit the wizard.

The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install the Thecus Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems before using the unit.

NOTE

LCD Operation

The N0503 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.

LCD Controls

Use the Down (▼), Up (▲), Enter (↵) and Escape (ESC) keys to operate LCD to view system information and USB copy.

The following table illustrates the keys on the front control panel:

LCD Controls

Icon Function Description

▼ Down Button Select the previous configuration settings option. ▲ Up Button Select the next configuration settings option.

↵ Enter Enter to display USB copy operation.

ESC Escape Escape to give up USB copy.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the LCD’s backlight. Press any button to switch the backlight back on.

Display Mode

During normal operation, the LCD will be in Display Mode.

Display Mode

Item Description

Host Name Current host name of the system. WAN Current WAN IP setting. LAN Current LAN IP setting. RAID Current RAID status. System Fan Current system fan status. Temperature Current system temperature. Date/Time Current system date and time Up Time The system power on time since last start

The N0503 will rotate these messages every three seconds on the LCD display.

If the RAID array is in a degraded state, the LCD display will be stopped in display mode and show which disk is degraded in the array:

NOTE

USB Copy

The USB Copy function enables you to copy files stored on USB devices such as USB disks and digital cameras to the N0503 with a press of a button. To use USB copy, follow the steps below:

1. Plug your USB device into an available USB port on the Front Panel.

2. In Display Mode, press the Enter (

↵).

3. The LCD will display “USB Copy?”

4. Press Enter (

↵) and the N0503 will start copying USB disks connected to the

front USB port. The LCD will display the USB copy progress and results.

Typical Setup Procedure

From the Web Administration Interface, you can begin to setup your N0503 for use on your network. Setting up the N0503 typically follows the five steps outlined below.

For more on how to use the Web Administration Interface, see Chapter 4: Web Administration Interface.

Step 1: Network Setup

From the Web Administration Interface, you can configure the network settings of the N0503 for your network. You can access the Network menu from the menu bar. For details on how to configure your network settings, refer to

Chapter 4: System Network .

Step 2: RAID Creation

Next, administrators can configure their preferred RAID setting and build their RAID volume. You can access RAID settings from the menu bar of the Web Administration Interface by navigating to Storage Management > RAID Configurat ion.

For more information on configuring RAID, see Chapter 4: System Management > RAID Configuration.

Don’t know which RAID level to use? Find out more about the differen t RAID levels from Appendix C: RAID Basics.

Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication

Once the RAID is ready, you can begin to create local users for the N0503, or choose to setup authentication protocols such as Active Directory (AD).

For more on managing users, go to Chapter 4:User and Group Authentication. For more information on configuring Active Directory, see

Chapter 4: User and Group Authentication > ADS/NT Support.

For information about the benefits of Active Directory, see Appendix D: Active

Directory Basics.

Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs

Once users are introduced into your network, you can begin to create various folders on the N0503 and control user access to each using Folder Access Control Lists.

More information on managing folders, see Chapter 4: Storage Management > Share Folder .

To find out about configuring Folder Access Control Lists, see Chapter 4: Storage Management > Share Folder> Folder Access Control List (ACL).

Step 5: Start Services

Finally, you can start to setup the different services of the N0503 for the users on your network. You can find out more about each of these servi ces by clicking below:

SMB/CIFS

Apple File Protocol (AFP)

Network File System (NFS)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

iTunes Server

Media Server

Printer Server

Photo Server

Chapter 4: System Administration

Overview

The N0503 provides an easily accessible Web Administration Interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the N0503 anywhere on the network.

Web Administration Interface

Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N0503 Web Administration Interface:

1. Type the N0503’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP address is http://192.168.1.100)

Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subnet as the N0503. If the N0503 has default IP address of 192.168.1.100, your managing PC IP address must be 192.168.1.x, where x is a number between 1 and 254, but not

100.

NOTE

2. Login to the system using the administrator user name and password. The factory defaults are:

User Name: admin Password: admin

※ If you changed your password in the setup wizard, use the new password.

Once you are logged in as an administrator, you will see the Web Administration Interface. From here, you can configure and monitor virtually every aspect of the N0503 from anywhere on the network.

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar is where you will find all of the information screens and system settings of the N0503. The various settings are placed in the following groups on the menu bar:

Menu Bar

Item Description

System Information Current system status of the N0503. System Management Various N0503 system settings and information. System Network Information and settings for network connections, as well as

various services of the N0503.

Storage Information and settings for storage devices installed into the

N0503. User and Group Authentication Allows configuration of users and groups. Application Server Printer Server and iTunes Server to set up of the N0503. Module Management System and user Module to install of the N0503. Backup Category of Backup Features set up of the N0503.

Moving your cursor over any of these items will display the dropdown menu selections for each group.

In the following sections, you will find detailed explanations of each function, and how to configure your N0503.

Message Bar

You can get information about system status quickly by moving mouse over.

Message Bar

Item Status Description

RAID Information.

Display the status of created RAID volume. Click to go to RAID information page as short cut.

Disks Information.

Display the status of disks installed in the system. Click to go to Disk information page as short cut.

FAN.

Display system FAN Status. Click to go to System Status page as short cut.

UPS.

Display UPS device status. Click to go to UPS Setting page as short cut.

Temperature.

Green: Systematic temperature is normal.

Red: Systematic temperature is unusual.

Click to go to System Status page as short cut.

Network.

Green: Connection to network is normal.

Red: abnormal connection to the network

Logout

Click to logout Web Administration Interface.

Language Selection

The N0503 supports multiple languages, including:

• English

• Japanese

• Traditional Chinese

• Simplified Chinese

• French

• German

• Italian

• Korean

• Spanish

• Russia

• Polish

On the menu bar, click Language and the selection list appears. This user interface will switch to selected language for the N0503.

System Information

Information provides viewing on current Product info, System Status, Service Status and Logs. The menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the N0503. From here, you can discover the status of the N0503, and also other details.

Product Information

Once you login, you will first see the basic Product Information screen providing Manufacturer, Product No., Firmware Version, and System Up Time

information.

Product Information Item Description

Manufacturer Displays the name of the system manufacturer. Product No. Shows the model number of the system. Firmware version Shows the current firmware version. Up time Displays the total run time of the system.

System/Service Status

From the Status menu, choose the System item, System Status and Service Status screens appear. These screens provide basic system and service status

information.

System Status

Item Description

CPU Loading (%) Displays current CPU workload of the N0503. System Fan Speed Displays the current status of the system fan. Up Time Shows how long the system has been up and running.

Service Status Item Description

AFP Status The status of the Apple Filing Protocol server. NFS Status The status of the Network File Ser vice Server. SMB/CIFS Status The status of the SMB/CIFS server. FTP Status The status of the FTP server. Media Server The status of the Media Server Nsync Status The status of the Nsync server. UPnP Status The status of the UPnP service. SNMP The status of the SNMP service.

Logs

From the System Information menu, choose the Logs item and the System Logs screen appears. This screen shows a history of system usage and important events such as disk status, network information, and system booting. See the following table for a detailed description of each item:

See the following table for a detailed description of each item:

System Logs

Item Description

All Provides all log information including system messages, warning

messages and error messages.

INFO Records information about system messages. WARN Shows only warning messages. ERROR Shows only error messages. Download All Log File Export all logs to an external file. Truncate All Log File Clear all log files. The number of lines per page □

Specify desired number of lines to display per page.

Sort Ascending Shows logs by date in ascending order. Sort Descending Shows logs by date in descending order. |<< < > >>| Use the forward ( > >>| ) and backward ( |<< < ) buttons to

browse the log pages. Re-loading logs.

System Management

The System Management menu gives you a wealth of settings that you can use to configure your N0503’s system administration functions. You can set up system time, system notifications, and even upgrade firmware from this menu.

Time: Setting system time

From the time menu, choose the Time item and the Time screen appears. Set the desired Date, Time, and Time Zone. You can also elect to synchronize the system time on the N0503 with an NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server.

See the following table for a detailed description of each item:

Time

Item Description

Date Sets the system date. Time Sets the system time. Time Zone Sets the system time zone.

Act as NTP Server

Select Enable to synchronize with the NTP server.

Select Disable to close the NTP server synchronization. Sync with external NTP Server

Select YES to allow the N0503 to synchronize with an NTP server

of your choice. Press Apply to change.

If an NTP server is selected, please make sure your N0503’s network has been setup to access the NTP server.

WARNING

Notification configuration

From the menu, choose the Notification item, and the Notification Configuration screen appears. This screen lets you have the N0503 notify you in

case of any system malfunction. Press Apply to confirm all settings. See following table for a detailed description of each item.

Notification Configuration

Item Description

Beep Notification Enable or disable the system beeper that beeps when a problem

occurs. Email Notification Enable or disable email notifications of system problems. SMTP Server Specifies the hostname/IP address of the SMTP server. Port Specifies the port to send outgoing notification emails. Auth Type Select the SMTP Server account authentication type. SMTP Account ID Set the SMTP Server Email account ID. Account Password Enter a new password. E-mail From Set email address to send email. Receiver’s E-mail Address (1,2,3,4)

Add one or more recipient’s email addresses to receive email

notifications.

NOTE

Consult with your mail server administrator for email server information.

Firmware Upgrade

From the menu, choose the Firmware Upgrade item and the Firmware Up grade screen appears.

Follow the steps below to upgrade your firmware:

1. Use the Browse button to find the firmware file.

2. Press Apply.

3. The beeper beeps and the Busy LED blinks until the upgrade is complete.

• Downgrading firmware is not permitted.

• Check Thecus website for the latest firmware release and release notes.

• The beeper only beeps if it is enabled in the Syst em Notification menu.

NOTE

WARNING

Do not turns off the system during the firmware upgrade processin g. This will lead to a catastrophic result that may render the system inoperable.

UPS Setting

The N0503 can also support various uninterruptible power supply units via either “USB” interface, providing extra data security and accessibility in the case of a power failure.

From the Status menu, choose the UPS item and the UP S Setting screen appears. Make any changes you wish, and press Apply to confirm changes.

See the following table for a detailed description of each item.

UPS Setting

Item Description

UPS Monitoring Enable or disable UPS monitoring. Manufacturer Choose the UPS manufacturer from the dropdowns. Model Choose the UPS model number from the

dropdowns. Battery Status Current status of the UPS battery Power Current status of the power being supplied to the

UPS Seconds between power failure and first notification

Delay between power failure and first notification in

seconds. Seconds between subsequent power failure notifications

Delay between subsequent notifications in seconds.

Shutdown the system when the battery charge is less than

Amount of UPS battery remaining before system

should auto-shutdown. Apply Press Apply to save your changes.

Schedule Power On/Off

Using the N0503’s System Management, you can save energy and money by scheduling the N0503 to turn itself on and off during certain times of the day.

From the menu, choose the Schedule Power On/Off item and the Schedule Power On/Off screen appears.

To designate a schedule for the N0503 to turn on and off, first enable the feature by checking the Enable Schedule Power On/Off checkbox.

Then, simply choose an on and off time for each day of the week that you would like to designate a schedule by using the various dropdowns.

Finally, click Apply to save your changes.

Example - Monday: On: 8:00; Off: 16:00 System will turn on at 8:00 AM on Monday, and off at 16:00 on Monday. System will turn on for the rest of the week.

If you choose an on time, but do not assign an off time, the system will turn on and remain on until a scheduled off time is reached, or if the unit is shutdown manually.

Example - Monday: On: 8:00 System will turn on at 8:00 AM on Monday, and will not shut down unless powered down manually.

You may also choose two on times or two off times on a particular day, and the system will act accordingly.

Example - Monday: Off: 8:00; Off: 16:00

System will turn off at 8:00 AM on Monday. System will turn off at 16:00 PM on Monday, if it was on. If the system was already off at 16:00 PM on Monday, system will stay off.

Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)

The N0503 has the ability to be awoken from sleep mode via WAN port.

From the menu, choose the WOL item, and the Wake-up On LAN screen appears. From here, you can Enable or Disable.

Wake-up On LAN Configuration

Item Description

WOL Service Enable or Disable WOL service Apply Click Apply to save changes.

SNMP Support

From the menu, choose the SNMP item and the SNMP Support screen appears. You could enable the SNMP function and filled in th e related information in each fields. With the SNMP management software could get system basic information.

From the menu, choose the SNMP item, and the SNMP Support screen appears. From here, you can Enable or Disable.

Utility

˙ Administrator password From the menu, choose the Administrator Password item and the Change

Administrator Password screen appears. Enter a new password in the New Password box and confirm your new password in the Confirm Password box.

Press Apply to confirm password changes.

See the following table for a detailed description of each item.

Change Administrator and LCD Entry Password

Item Description

New Password Type in a new administrator password. Confirm Password Type the new password again to confirm. Apply Press this to save your changes.

˙ Config Mgmt From the menu, choose the Config Mgmt item and the System Con figur ation Download/Upload screen appears. From here, you can download or upload stored

system configurations.

See the following table for a detailed description of each item.

System Configuration Download/Upload

Item Description

Download Save and export the current system configuration. Upload Import a saved configuration file to overwrite current system

configuration.

The system configuration you have backup can be only restore in same firmware version. And the backup details have excluded user/group accounts.

Backing up your system configuration is a great way to ensure that you can r evert to a working configuration when you are experimenting with new system settings.

NOTE

˙ Factory default From the menu, choose the Factory Default item and the Reset to Factory Default screen appears. Press Apply to reset the N0503 to factory defa ult settings.

Resetting to factory defaults will not erase the data stored in the hard disks, but WILL revert all the settings to the factory default values.

WARNING

˙ Reboot & Shutdown From the menu, choose Reboot & Shutdown item, and the Shutdown/Reboot System screen appears. Press Reboot to restart the system or Shutdown to turn

the system off.

˙ File System check

The File System Check allows you to perform a check on the integrity of your disks’ file system. Under the menu, click File system Check and the File System Check prompt appears.

To perform a file system check, click Apply. Once clicked, the following prompt will appear:

Click Yes to reboot the system.

Once the system has rebooted, you will be returned to the File System Check prompt. There you will see the available RAID volumes to run the file system check on except ZFS volume, ZFS has no need to perform file system check. Check the desired RAID volumes and click Next to proceed with the file system check. Click Reboot to reboot without running the check.

Once you click Next, you will see the following screen:

Click Start to begin the file system check. Click Reboot to reboot the system. When the file system check is run, the system will show 20 lines of information until it is complete. Once complete, the results will be shown at the bottom.

The system must be rebooted before the N0503 can function normally after file system check complete.

NOTE

System Network

Use the System Network menu to make network configura tion settings as wel l as service support settings.

WAN Configuration

From the System Network menu, choose WAN, and the WAN Configuration screen appears. This screen displays the network parameters of the WAN connection. You may change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings. See a description of each item in the following table:

WAN Configuration

Item Description

Host name Host name that identifies the N0503 on the network. Domain name Specifies the domain name of the N0503. WINS Server To set a server name for NetBIOS computer. MAC Address MAC address of the network interface. Jumbo Frame Support Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support of the WAN interface on your

N0503.

IP Sharing Mode When enabled, PCs connected to the LAN port will be able to access the

WAN.

Link Aggregation Specifies whether WAN and LAN ports will be aggregated and act as one

port. Load Balance: Ethernet traffic will flow alternative between two Ethernet ports.

Failover: When one port fails, the other one will take over.

802.3ad: Linkage two Ethernet ports in parallel to increase throughput.

Set IP Address by: Static / Dynamic

You can choose a static IP or Dynamic IP, and input your network configuration.

IP IP address of the WAN interface. Netmask Network mask, which is generally: 255.255.255.0 Gateway Default Gateway IP address. DNS Server Domain Name Service (DNS) server IP address.

NOTE

• Only use Jumbo Frame settings when operating in a Gigabit environment where all other clients have Jumbo Frame Setting enabled.

• To use the Link Aggregation with “802.3ad selected” feature, please make sure the networking equipment on the other end of Ethernet cable a lso supports

802.3ad protocol.

• A correct DNS setting is vital to networks services, such as SMTP and NTP.

• If you are only using the WAN port, we suggest that you disable IP Sharing Mode. This will result in higher throughput.

• Enabling DHCP au tomatically turns on UPnP— see the Service Support Screen.

LAN

LAN Configuration

The N0503 supports two Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher service availability. To configure these ports, choose LAN from the System Network menu, and the LAN

Configuration screen appears. Press Apply to save your changes.

LAN Configuration

Item Description

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the LAN interface. Jumbo Frame Support Enable or disable Jumbo Frame Support on the LAN interface. IP Specifies the IP address of the LAN interface. Netmask Specifies the Network Mask of the LAN interface.

WARNING

Most Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switches/Routers do not support Jumbo Frame and you will not be able to connect to your N0503 after Jumbo Frame is turned on. If this happens, turn off the N0503. Then, power on the N0503 and immediately press and hold the Reset button on the back of the unit for 5 seconds. This will reset your network settings, password, and turn off Jumbo Frame Support.

NOTE

Before enabling Jumbo Frame Support, please make sure your n etwork equipment supports Jumbo Frame. If your equipment is incompatible, you might not be able to connect to your N0503.

DHCP Server Configuration

A DHCP server can be configured to assign IP addresses to devices connected to the LAN port. To configure these ports, choose LAN from the System Network menu.

DHCP Configuration

Item Description

DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server to automatically assign IP

address to PCs connected to the LAN interface. Start IP Specifies the starting IP address of the DHCP range. End IP Specifies the ending IP address of the DHCP range.

DNS Server Displayed the DNS server IP address.

NOTE

The IP Segment of WAN and LAN should not overlap.

The IP address of the LAN interface should not be in the range of the Start IP address and End IP address.

WARNING

Samba / CIFS

There are 4 options is currently allow Admin to Enable/Disable to operate N0503 associated with Samba / CIFS protocol. With the option changed, it will need to reboot system to activate.

Samba Service Used for letting the operating system of UNIX series and SMB/CIFS of Microsoft

Windows operating system (Server Message Block / Common Internet File System).Do the link in network protocol. Enable or Disable SMB/CIFS protocol for Windows, Apple, Unix drive mapping.

File Access Cache

File Access Cache is default Enable. This option will help to increase the performance while single client access share folder in writing under SMB/CIFS protocol.

Samba Recycle Bin

The N0503 is supported recycle bin via SMB/CIFS protocol. Simply enable it then all of deleted files/folders will reside in the “.recycle” folder with hidden attribution in each share.

In general, Windows has default to invisible all of hidden folders/files. So please enable this option to view “.recycle” folder.

Samba Anonymous Login Authentication

To enable this option, no matter there is share folder has been created in public access. The user account and password is needed from system to access under SMB/CIFS protocol. On the other hand, no more anonymous login is allowed.

AFP (Apple Network Setup)

From the System Network menu, choose the AFP item, and the AFP Support screen appears. This screen displays the configuration items for the Apple Filing Protocol. You can change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

NOTE

• In some environments, due to security concerns, you may wish to disable SMB/CIFS as a precaution against computer viruses.

A description of each item follows:

Apple Network Configuration

Item Description

AFP Server Enable or disable Apple File Service to use the N0503 with MAC

OS-based systems.

Zone Specifies Zone for Applet Talk service.

If your AppleTalk network uses extended networks and is assigned with multiple zones, assign a zone name to the N0503. If you do not want to assign a network zone, enter an asterisk (*) to use the default setting.

NFS Setup

From the System Network menu, choose the NFS item, and the NFS Support screen appears. The N0503 can act as an NFS server, enabling users to download and upload files with the favorite NFS clients. Press Apply to confirm your settings.

A description of each item follows:

NFS Server Setting

Item Description

NFS Enable or Disable NFS support. Apply Click Apply to save your changes.

FTP

N0503 can act as a FTP server, enabling users to download and upload files with their favorite FTP programs. From the System Network menu, choose the FTP item, and the FTP screen appears. You can change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

A description of each item follows:

FTP

Item Description

FTP Enable FTP Service on the N0503.

Security FTP Enable or disable Security FTP, be sure the client FTP software

has also security FTP setting enabled.

Port Specifies the port number of an incoming connection on a

non-standard port.

FTP ENCODE If your FTP client or operating system does not support Unicode

(e.g. Windows® 95/98/ME or MAC OS9/8), select the same encoding as your OS here in order to properly view the files and directories on the server. Available options are BIG5, HZ,

GB2312, GB18030, ISO, EUC-JP, SHIFT-JIS and UTF-8. Allow Anonymous FTP Access

Upload/Download: Allow anonymous FTP users to upload or

download files to/from public folders.

Download: Allow anonymous FTP users to download files from

public folders.

No access: Block anonymous FTP user access. Auto Rename If checked, the system will automatically rename files that are

uploaded with a duplicate file name. The renaming scheme is

[filename].#, where # represents an integer. Upload Bandwidth You may set the maximum bandwidth allocated to file uploads.

Selections include Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 MB/s. Download Bandwidth You may set the maximum bandwidth allocated to file

downloads. Selectio ns includ e Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32

MB/s.

To access the share folder on the N0503, use the appropriate user login and password set up on the Users page. Access control to each share folder is set up on the ACL page (Storage Management > Shore Folder > ACL).

Media Server

With the N0503’s built-in media server capability, you can share digital media such as music, pictures, and movies with any compatible device throughout your entire home.

Media Manager Settings

To configure the media server, under the System Network menu, click Media Server and the Media Manager Settings window will appear.

A description of each field follows:

Media Manager Settings

Item Description

Media Server Enable or disable the Media Server service. Shared Media Folders Select the folder(s) that contains media files to be shared. Rescan Click the Rescan button to have the N0503 for new contents in

the selected media folder.

Share Media Folders

Once the Media Server software is installed, you can start adding folders that contain the media that you would like to share. To create a media share folder, follow the steps below:

1. Click on System Network > Media Server in the menu bar.

2. From the Shared Media Folders window, select the folder that contains your media files, and click its checkbox.

3. The contents in the folder will be scanned for the Media Server. The time required for scanning depends on the size of the folder.

Connecting DMAs to the Media Server

Next, it’s time to connect your Digital Media Adapter (DMA) to the media server:

1. Connect your DMA to your Media Server

a. Configure your DMA to use a Dynamic IP address. The IP address will

be assigned by the router.

b. Some DMAs are wireless enabled. You can connect the DMA to a

wireless router. For instructions on how to connect your DMA to a wireless router, please refer to your DMA’s user manual.

2. Connect your DMA’s video output to video input of your TV set.

3. Turn on the TV and change the video signal input to DMA.

4. Setup the DMA (These steps will be different if you use a different DMA)

a. From the Server List screen, select “N0503: Media Server” as the

server. b. Go to My Media c. Click on the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select Music Jukebox,

Photo Albums, or Video Clips d. Start enjoying the contents stored in your N0503.

HTTP/ Web Disk

From the System Network menu, choose the HTTP/ Web Disk item, and the Web Disk (HTTP) Support screen appears. This screen displays the service

support parameters of the system. You can change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

A description of each item follows:

Web Service

Item Description

HTTP (WebDisk) Support Enable or disable WebDisk support. Enter the port number if

this option is enabled. The port number is default 80. HTTPs (Secure WebDisk) Support

Enable or disable secure WebDisk support. Enter the port if this

option is enabled.

NOTE

• Disable HTTP support and Enable Secure HTTP su secure access.

pport to guarantee

UPnP

This device supports UPnP Media server, which allows users to play media files with UPnP client (ex. DMA devices). Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play protocol. UPnP helps to find the IP address of the N0503.

Nsync Target

From the System Network menu, choose the Nsync Target item, and the Nsync Setting screen appears. Enable or Disable your Nsync Target Server. Press Apply

to confirm your settings. Once Nsync Target has been enabled, the other Thecus NAS product is able to

operate remote replication to this NAS system.

Bonjour Setting

Bonjour, is Apple Inc.'s trade name for its implementation of Zeroconf, a service discovery protocol. Bonjour locates devices such as printers, as well as other computers, and the services that those devices offer on a local network using multicast Domain Name System service records. This definitive guide walks you through Bonjour zero-configuration networking with a complete description of the protocols and technologies used to create Bonjour enabled applications and devices.

Storage Management

The Storage menu displays the status of storage devices installed in the N0503, and includes storage configuration options such as RAID and disk settings, folder configuration, space allocation and ISO Mount.

Disks Information

From the Storage menu, choose the Disks item and the Disks Information screen appears. From here, you can see various items about installed SATA hard disks. Blank lines indicate that a SATA hard disk is not currently installed in that particular disk slot.

Disks Information

Item Description

Disk No. Indicates disk location. Capacity Shows the SATA hard disk capacity. Model Displays the SATA hard disk model name. Firmware Shows the SATA hard disk firmware version. Status Indicates the status of the disk. Can read OK, Warning, or

Failed. Bad Block scan Yes to start scan Bad Block. Total Capacity Shows the total SATA hard disk capacity.

Disk Power Management

The administrator can set the disk to power down after a period of

inactivity.

S.M.A.R.T. Information

On the Disks Information screen, the status of each disk will be displayed in the Status column. Clicking on an OK or Warning link will display the S.M.A.R.T Information window for that particular disk.

You may also perform disk SMART test, simply to click “Test” to start with. The result is only for reference and system will not ta ke any action from its result.

S.M.A.R.T. Information

Item Description

Tray Number Tray the hard disk is installed in. Model Model name of the installed hard disk. Power ON Hours

Count of hours in power-on state. The raw value of this attribute

shows total count of hours (or minutes, or seconds, depending on

manufacturer) in power-on state. Temperature Celsius The current temperature of the hard disk in degrees Celsius Reallocated Sector Count

Count of reallocated sectors. When the hard drive finds a

read/write/verification error, it marks this sector as "reallocated"

and transfers data to a special reserved area (spare area).

This process is also known as remapping and "reallocated" sectors

are called remaps. This is why, on a modern hard disks, you can

not see "bad blocks" while testing the surface - all bad blocks are

hidden in reallocated sectors. However, the more sectors that are

reallocated, the more a decrease (up to 10% or more) can be

noticed in disk read/write speeds. Current Pending Sector Current count of unstable sectors (waiting for remapping). The

raw value of this attribute indicates the total number of sectors

NOTE

When the Status shows hard disk. It is shown drives.

Warning, it usually means there are bad sectors on the

only as a precaution and you should consider changing the

waiting for remapping. Later, when some of these sectors are read

successfully, the value is decreased. If errors still occur when

reading sectors, the hard drive will try to restore the data, transfer

it to the reserved disk area (spare area), and mark this sector as

remapped. If this attribute value remains a t zero, it indica tes that

the quality of the corresponding surface area is low. Test Type

Set short or long time to test.

Test Result

Result of the test.

Test Time

Total time of the test.

NOTE

If the Reallocated Secto disk drive > 0 , t he stat used to alert the system and they should replac

r Count > 32 or Current Pending Sector of a hard

us of the disk will sh ow “Wa rning” . This warnin g is o nly

administrator that there are bad sectors on the disk,

e those disks as soon as possible.

Bad Block Scan

On the Disks Information screen, you may also perform disk bad block scan, simply to click “Yet to start” to start with. The result is only for reference and system will not take any action from its result.

The testing result will be stay till system reboot with “Yet to start” displayed as default.

RAID Information

From the Storage menu, choose the RAID item and the RAID Information screen appears.

This screen lists the RAID volumes currently residing on the N0503. From this screen, you can get information about the status of your RAID volumes, as well as the capacities allocated for data, and iSCSI. There is also a graph which represents how the RAID volume is currently allocated.

RAID Information

Item Description

Master RAID The RAID volume currently designated as the Master RAID

volume. ID ID of the current RAID volume.

NOTE: All RAID IDs must be unique.

RAID Level Shows the current RAID configuration. Status Indicates status of the RAID. Can read either Healthy,

Degraded, or Damaged. Disks Used Hard disks used to form the current RAID volume. Total Capacity Total capacity of the current RAID. Data Capacity Indicates the used capacity and total capacity used by user data. iSCSI Capacity Indicates the capacity allocated to iSCSI.

Create a RAID

On the RAID Information screen, press the create button to go to the CREAT RAID screen. In addition to RAID disk information and status, this screen lets you

make RAID configuration settings. Using Create RAID, you can select stripe size, choose which disks are RAID disks or the Spare Disk. .

RAID Configurations

Item Description

Disk No. Number assigned to the installed hard disks. Capacity (MB) Capacity of the installed hard disks. Model Model number of the installed hard disks. Status Status of the installed hard disks. Used If this is checked, current hard disk is a part of a RAID volume. Spare If this is checked, current hard disk is designated as a spare for a

RAID volume. Master RAID Check a box to designate this as the Master RAID volume. See the

NOTE below for more information.

Stripe Size This sets the stripe size to maximize performance of sequential

files in a storage volume. Keep the 64K setting unless you require

a special file sto rag e layou t in t he s tora ge volume. A la rge r str ipe

size is better for large files. Data Percentage The percentage of the RAID volume that will be used to store data. Create Press this button to configure a file system and create the RAID

storage volume.

To create a RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1. On the RAID Information screen, click create.

2. On the RAID Configuration screen, set the RAID storage space as JBOD,

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 — see Appendix C: RAID

Basics for a detailed description of each.

3. Specify a RAID ID.

4. If this RAID volume is meant to be the Master RAID volume, tick the Master RAID checkbox.

NOTE

In a multiple RAID configuration, one RAID volume must be designated as the Master RAID volume. The Master RAID volume will store all installed modules. If the Master RAID is changed to another location (i.e. assigning volume 2 to be the Master RAID volume after volume 1 had been previously assigned), th en all modules must be reinstalled. In addition, all system folders that were contained on the Master RAID volume will be invisible. Reassigning this volume to be the Master RAID will make these folders visible again.

5. Specify a stripe size — 64K is the default setting.

6. Specify the percentage allocated for user data by drag the horizontal bar. The remaining space will be made available for iSCSI.

7. Selected the file system you like to have for this RAID volume. The selection is available from ext3, XFS and ZFS.

NOTE

．Select ZFS file system while snapshot is needed. It is only one ZF S file system

allowed to be created per system.

．ZFS file system is only accessible by CIFS/SMB, not for AFP and NFS users. ．XFS file system is not support folder quota feature

8. Press Create to build the RAID storage volume.

With a RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 volume, you can also add a spare disk after the RAID is created. See Chapter 6: Tips and Tricks > Adding a Spare Disk for details. For more information on RAID, see Appendix C: RAID Basics.

RAID Level

You can set the storage volume as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6 or RAID 10. RAID configuration is usually required only when you first set up the

device. A brief description of each RAID setting follows:

RAID Levels

Level Description

JBOD The storage volume is a single HDD with no RAID support. JBOD

requires a minimum of 1 disk.

RAID 0 Provides data striping but no redundancy. Improves performance

but not data safety. RAID 0 requires a minimum of 2 disks.

RAID 1 Offers disk mirroring. Provides twice the read rate of single disks,

but same write rate. RAID 1 requires a minimum of 2 disks.

RAID 5 Data striping and stripe error correction information provided.

Building a RAID volume and RAID mode. In gene “RAID Building” then th

may take time, depending on the size of hard drives

ral, while the RAID volume building process is up to

e data volume is capable to be accessed.

NOTE

Creating RAID destroys a unrecoverable.

ll data in the current RAID volume. The data is

WARNING

RAID 5 requires a minimum of 3 disks. RAID 5 can sustain one failed disk.

RAID 6 Two independent parity computations must be used in order to

provide protection against double disk failure. Two different algorithms are employed to achieve this purpose. RAID 6 requires a minimum of 4 disks. RAID 6 can sustain two failed disks.

RAID 10 RAID 10 has high reliability and high performance. RAID 10 is

implemented as a striped array whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. It has the fault tolerance of RAID 1 and the performance of RAID 0. RAID 10 requires 4 disks. RAID 10 can sustain two failed disks.

If the administrator improperly removes a hard disk that should not be removed when RAID status is degraded, all data will be lost.

WARNING

Edit RAID

On the RAID Information screen, press the Edit button to go to the RAID Information screen.

Using Edit RAID, you can select RAID ID and the Spare Disk. .

Remove RAID

Click to remove the RAID volume. All user data and iSCSI ha s been creat ed in selected RAID volume will be removed. To remove a RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1. On the RAID List screen, select the RAID volume by clicking on its radio button, and click RAID Informatio n to open the RAID Configuration screen.

2. On the RAID Configuration screen, click Remove RAID.

3. The confirmation screen appear, you will have to input “Yes” with exactly wording case to complete “Remove RAID” operation

Remove RAID destroys a unrecoverable.

ll data in the current RAID volume. The data is

WARNING

Expanding a RAID

To expand a RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 volume, follow the steps below:

1. Replace one of the hard drives in the RAID volume and allow it to automatically rebuild.

2. Once rebuilt, you can continue to replace any remaining disks in the RAID array.

3. When you are done replacing hard drives, log on to Web Management. Navigate to Storage> RAID to open the RAID Configuration screen.

4. On the RAID Information screen, and click Edit to open the RAID Configuration screen.

5. On the RAID Configuration screen, click Expand.

NOTE

RAID expansion did not support file system created by ZFS.

Migrating a RAID

Once a RAID volume has been created, you may want to move it to other physical drives or change the RAID array all together. To migrate a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6 volume, follow the steps below:

1. From the RAID Configuration screen, click Migrate RAID.

2. A list of possible RAID migration configurations will be listed. Select the desired migration scheme and click Apply.

3. The system will begin migrating the RAID volume.

With RAID level migration function, it has two different type “On line” and “Off line” alone with limitation as listed below.

1. During RAID level migration, it is not allowed reboot or shutdown system.

2. Off line RAID level migration, all services will stop and data is inaccessible.

3. To have ZFS file system created doing on line RAID level migration from R1 to R5 or R1 to R6, the all services will restart and volumes “user data” and “iSCSI” are read only during operation.

4. To have ext3 and XFS file system created doing on line RAID level migration from R1 to R5 or R1 to R6, the all services will restart and volumes “iSCSI” is read only but “user data” is capable read / write during operation.

5. The other combination to make as “On line” can have read / write work as normal.

Below is a table listing of possible RAID migration schemes:

From RAID 0 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 0 [OFFLINE]

[RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx3 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 0] HDDx3 to [RAID 0] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx3 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 0] HDDx4 to [RAID 0] HDDx5

[OFFLINE]

[RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx3 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx5 [RAID 0] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx5 [RAID 0] HDDx4 to [RAID 5] HDDx5

NOTE

Migrating a RAID volume could take several hours to complete

RAID 1 [OFFLINE]

[RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx2 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx3 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 0] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx4 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx4 to [RAID 0] HDDx5

[ONLINE]

[RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx3 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx4 to [RAID 5] HDDx5

[ONLINE]

[RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 6] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx2 to [RAID 6] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 6] HDDx4 [RAID 1] HDDx3 to [RAID 6] HDDx5 [RAID 1] HDDx4 to [RAID 6] HDDx5

RAID 5 X [ONLINE]

[RAID 5] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 5] HDDx3 to [RAID 5] HDDx5 [RAID 5] HDDx4 to [RAID 5] HDDx5

RAID 6 X X [ONLINE]

[RAID 6] HDDx4 to [RAID 6] HDDx5

Space Allocation

You may specify the space allocated for iSCSI volumes. The iSCSI volume can be created up to 5 volumes per RAID volume.

To do this, under the Storage menu, click RAID and the RAID List window appears. Select the RAID volume you wish to reallocate by clicking on its radio button, and click Space Allocation. The RAID Information and Volume Allocation List windows will appear.

The Volume Allocation List displays the space allocated for iSCSI volumes on the current RAID volume. The N0503 supports up to five iSCSI volumes.

Volume Allocation List

Item Description

Modify Click this to modify the allocated space. Delete Click this to delete the allocated space. iSCSI Target Click to allocate space to iSCSI volume. Type Type of volume. Can be either USB or iSCSI. Name Name assigned to the volume. Capacity Capacity of the allocated space.

Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume

To allocate space for an iSCSI volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target. The Create iSCSI Volume screen appears.

Create iSCSI Volume

Item Description

RAID ID ID of current RAID volume. Allocation Percentage and amo unt of space alloca ted to iSCSI volume . Unused Percentage and amount of unused space on current RAID

volume. iSCSI Target Volume Enable or Disable the iSCSI Target Volume. Target Name Name of the iSCSI Target. This name will be used by the

Stackable NAS function to identify this export share. Year Select the current year from the dropdown. Authentication You may choose CHAP authentication or choose None.

Month Select the current month from the dropdown. Username Enter a username. Password Enter a password. Password Confirm Reenter the chosen password

2. Designate the percentage to be allocated from the Allocation drag bar.

3. Enable the iSCSI Target Service by selecting Enable.

4. Choose to enable CHAP authentication or choose None.

5. Enter a Target Name. This will be used by the Stackable NAS function to identify this export share.

6. Choose the current year from the Year dropdown.

7. Choose the current month from the Month dropdown.

8. If you’ve enabled CHAP authentication, enter a username and a password. Confirm your chosen password be reentering it in the Password Confirm box.

9. Click OK to create the iSCSI volume.

Modify iSCSI Volume

To Modify iSCSI volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click Modify.

The Modify iSCSI Volume screen appears.

2. Modify your setting. Press ok to change.

Delete Volume

To delete volume on the current RAID volume, follow th e steps below:

1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click Delete.

The Space Allocation screen appears.

2. Press YES. All data in the volume will be removed.

Advance Option

There are 2 options is currently allow Admin to Enable/Disable to operate N0503 associated with iSCSI setting. The details as listed in following screenshot. With the option changed, it will need to reboot system to activate.

iSCSI Block Size

Select the block size with 4K while the iSCSI volume size is over 2TB.

iSCSI CRC/Checksum

To enable this option, the initiator can connect with “Data digest” and “Header digest” enabled.

Share Folder

From the Storage menu, choose Share Folder, and the Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to create and configure folders on the N0503 volume.

Adding Folders

On the Folder screen, press the Add button and the Add Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to add a folder. After entering the information, press Apply to create new folder.

Add Folder

Item Description

RAID ID RAID volume where the new folder will reside. Folder Name Enter the name of the folder. Description Provide a description the folder. Browseable Enable or disable users from browsing the folder contents. If Yes

is selected, then the share folder will be browseable.

Public Admit or deny public acce ss to this folder. If Yes is selected, then

users do not need to have access permission to write to this folder. When accessing a public folder via FTP, the behavior is similar to anonymous FTP. Anonymous users can upload/download a file to the folder, but they cannot delete a file from the folder.

Share Folder Limit Enter the maximum size of the folder in Gigabytes (GB). The

folder cannot grow beyond this limit. You can enter a 0 to turn off the share folder limit. This option did not apply while XFS file system selected.

Apply Press Apply to create the folder.

Modify Folders

On the Folder screen, press the Edit button and the Modify Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to change folder information. After entering the information, press Apply to

save your changes.

Modify Folder

Item Description

RAID ID RAID volume where the folder will reside. Folder Name Enter the name of the folder.

Folder names are limite may not support file nam

d to 60 characters. Systems running Windows 98 or earlier

es longer than 15 characters.

NOTE

Description Provide a description the folder. Browseable Enable or disable users from browsing the folder contents. This

setting will only apply while access via SMB/CIFS and web disk. Public Admit or deny public access to this folder. Share Limit Enter the maximum size of the folder. The folder will not grow

beyond this limit. You can enter a 0 to turn off the share folder

limit.

Remove Folders

To remove a folder, press the Remove button from the specified folder row. The system will confirm folder deletion. Press Yes to delete the folder permanently or No to go back to the folder list.

All the data stored in t The data will not be re

he folder will be deleted once the folder is deleted.

coverable.

WARNING

NFS Share

To allow NFS access to the share folder, enable the NFS Service, and then set up hosts with access rights by clicking Add.

NFS Share

Item Description

Hostname Enter the name or IP address of the host Privilege Host has either read only or writeable access to the folder. Guest System Support There are two selections available:

• Unix / Linux System

• AIX (Allow source port > 1024)

Choose the one which best fits your needs. IO Mapping There are three selections available:

• Guest system root account will have full access to this share (root:root).

• Guest system root account will be mapped to anonymous user (nobody:nogroup) on NAS.

• All user on guest system will be mapped to anonymous user (nobody:nogroup) on NAS.

Choose the one which best fits your needs.

Apply Click to save your changes.

Snapshot

The N0503 is capable for 16 snapshot version control. To have snapshot to work on, the file system creation for RAID volume has to be “ZFS”.

, then the

folder management screen with “Snap” button will be configurable.

Snap (Snapshot configuration)

If added folder has located in the RAID volume with “ZFS” file system

Snapshot

Item Description

Take Shot Click to take snapshot right away. Remove Click to remove snapshot schedule. Schedule Click to open snapshot schedule setup screen.

licking on schedule button then schedule setup screen appC

ear. Checked the enable

heck box to activate the snapshot scheduled operation.

The N0503 snapshot is supported total 16 versions. Once checked “Automatically remove oldest snapshot”, the oldest will be removed to let newest to added on top. Otherwise, if the check box is unchecked and snapshot versions are up to 16 then system will appear warning message and won’t execute the task till available version count. The snapshot schedule rules can be setup for monthly, weekly or daily hour. Clicking on Apply after firmed with desired schedule

These taken snapshot is only accessible though CIFS/SMB by manually type \\NAS IP address\snapshot and invisible from normal access. Also, the taken snapshot version is read only can not be deleted under CIFS/SMB access but only click the

up from the left hand column and then choose Deny, Read Only, or Writable to configure their access level. Press the Apply button to confirm your settings.

“Del” button showing on the screen shot above.

Folder and sub-folders Access Control List (ACL)

On the Folder screen, press the ACL button, and the ACL setting screen appear This screen allows you to configure access to the specific folder and sub-folders for users and groups. Select a user or a gro

ACL setting

Item Description

Deny to users or groups who are displayed in this column.Denies access Read Only

Provides Read Only access to users or groups who are displayed in this colum

Writable Provides Write acc ess to use rs or group s who are displayed in this

column.

Recursive Enable to inherit the access right for all its sub-folders.

To configure folder access, follow the steps below:

1. On the ACL screen, all network groups and users are listed in the left hand column. Select a group or user from this list.

2. With the group or user selected, press one of the buttons from the three access level columns at the top. The group or user t hen appears in that column and has that level of access to the folder.

ups and users and assigning them access levels using

4. To remove a group or user from an access level column, press the Remove

3. Continue selecting gro the column buttons.

button in that column.

5. When you are finished, press App to confirm your ACL settings.

To setup sub-folders ACL, click on “

” symbol to extract sub folders list as screen

If one user has belong the priority Deny > Re

ed to more than one group but different privilege than

ad Only > Writable

NOTE

shot shows below. You may carry on with same steps as share level ACL setting.

NOTE

The ACL can be set for share and sub-folders level, not for files.

The ACL screen also allows you to search for a particular user. To do this, follow the

teps below:

. In the blank, enter the name of the user you would like to find.

2. From the drop down select the group you would li ke to search for the user in.

3. Click Search.

Stackable NAS

The N0503’s capacity can be expanded even further using the stackable function. With it, users can expand the capacity of their network storage systems up to 5 other stack target volumes which are located in different systems. These can be stacked through single network access like SMB or AFP acting as a share folder type.

From the main menu, the stackable feature is located under “Storage”. Please refer the figure below for reference.

A. Add a Stack Target Volume

se refer to the figure below:

With the added stack target you could “Enable” or “Disable” now or later per usage needed.

From the figure above, click Add to access the stackable target device configuration page. Plea

NOTE

The system will your search, ente

list up to 1,000 users from the chosen category. To narrow

r a search term in the blank provided.

Next, input the target IP address of the stackable device and click the Discovery button. The system will list available target volumes from the inputted IP address.

Once IP with volume have been set, you may need to input a valid user name and password to validate your access rights. If there is no user name and password needed to access target volume, then leave it blank.

The Export share name will become t he network share name and displayed through network access such as SMB. You may refer the figures below to see the result. Please note the naming limitation.

From the figure above, the Export share name is “pmmeeting”. The figures below show the result before and after via Microsoft Network Access with settings have been completed.

Stack target with export share name “pmmeeting”

No Stack Target

The Browseable setting will be same method of setting for system share folder. It designates whether or not this folder will be visible through web disk. You may refer the figures below for reference when Yes and No are selected.

The Public setting will be set same as what the setting for the system share folder associated with the ACL permission setup. If Public is set to Yes, all users will be able to access it, and ACL button will be grayed out. If Public is set to No, the ACL button will be available on the Stack Target List window.

Click Apply to save your changes.

B. Activate a Stack Target

After your settings have been applied, the system will bring you back to Stack Target List window as shown below. There is one stack target device has been

attached into this stack master.

With this newly attached stack target device, you will see the information displayed and also several options you can choose.

In general, if attached stack target device has been used by another N5200PRO/1U4500/N5500/N0503/N7700/N8800 as stack target volume, then the Format item will be display and system will recognize it straight away and display its capacity. Otherwise, the Format item will be available and the Capacity and Status items will show as “N/A” and “Unknown file system” respectively. Next, click Format to proceed with formatting. After the format is complete, the stack target volume will be created successfully. You will see the volume’s capacity and status in the Stack Target List screen.

C. Edit a Stack Target

To make any changes to stack targets, click Edit for the corresponding stack target, and system will bring up the following dialogue:

After your changes have been made, click Apply to confirm any modifications. Once changes are applied, the associated information will be updated on the Stack

Target List window.

D. Stack Target ACL

If the stack target Public setting set to Yes, then the ACL button will be grayed out. However, if Public setting is set to No, then the ACL button will be available for you to setup user access permissions for the stack target.

ACL settings will be exactly the same as system folder that you may have setup previously.

E. Reconnect a Stack Target

The enabled stack target devices may be disconnected by situations such as power outages or network disconnects. When this happens, the Reconnect button will available. To attempt to reconnect the stack target, click Reconnect.

ISO Mount

The ISO Mount feature is very useful tool from Thecus products. With i t, users ca n mount an ISO file and having export name to display all details from mounted ISO file.

From the main menu, the ISO Mount feature is located under “Storage”. Please refer the figure below for reference.

Select on the ISO mount function and you will have the screen shot appear as following.

A. Add a ISO file

From the figure above, select ISO file from drop down share list.

After selection, system will bring up Mount table for further setting screen.

To mount new ISO file, select from listed ISO file and input desired mounting name into “Mount as:” field. Click “ADD” with confirmation to complete mounting ISO file. Or without “Mount as” ISO file export name input, system will automatic to give the export name by ISO file name. If left “Mount as:” blink then system will create mount point by ISO file name.

After you have completed to add ISO then the page will displayed all mounted ISO files,

You could click “Unmount” to eliminate mounted ISO file.

B. Using ISO

The mounted ISO file will be located same share folder with name giving. Please refer the screen shot below.

ISO file “image” has mounted as folder “Image” you co uld see. The ISO file “Thecus 01” without assign mounting name, system automatically has folder “Thecus 01” created.

User and Group Authentication

The N0503 has built-in user database that allows administrators to manage user access using different group policies. From the User and Group Authentication menu, you can create, modify, and delete users, and assign them to gr oups that you designate.

ADS/NT Support

If you have a Windows Active Directory Server (ADS) or Windows NT server to handle the domain security in your network, you can simply enable the ADS/NT

support feature; the N0503 will connect with the ADS/NT server and get all the information of the domain users and groups automatically. From the Accounts menu, choose Authentication item and the ADS/NT Support screen appears. You can to change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

A description of each item follows:

ADS/NT Support

Item Description

Work Group / Domain Name

Specifies the SMB/CIFS Work Group / ADS Domain Name (e.g. N0503).

ADS/NT Support Select Disable to disable authentication through Windows Active

Directory Server or Windows NT.

Authentication Method Select ADS for Windows Active Directory Server, or select NT for

Windows NT ADS/NT Server Name Specifies the ADS/NT server name (e.g. adservername). ADS/NT Realm Specifies the ADS/NT realm (e.g. example.com). Administrator ID Enter the administrators ID of Windows Active Directory or

Windows NT, which is required for N0503 to join domain. Administrator Password

Enter the ADS/NT Administrator password.

Apply To save your settings.

To join an AD domain, you can refer the figure and use the example below to configure the N0503 for associated filed input:

AD Domain Example Item Information

Work Group / Domain Name

domain

ADS Support Enable ADS Server Name Computer1 ADS/NT Realm Domain.local Administrator ID Administrator Administrator Password

***********

NOTE

• The DNS server specif ied in the WAN configuration page should be able to correctly resolve the ADS server name.

• The time zone setting between N0503 and ADS should be identical.

• The system time difference between N0503 and ADS should be less than five minutes.

• The Administrator Password field is for the password of ADS (Active

Directory Server) not N0503.

Local User Configuration

From the Accounts menu, choose the User item, and the Local User Configuration screen appears. This screen allows you to Add, Edit, and Remove

local users.

Local User Configuration

Item Description

Add Press the Add button to add a user to the list of local users. Edit Press the Edit button to modify a local user. Remove Press the Remove button to delete a selected user from the

system.

Add Users

1. Click on the Add button on Local User Configuration screen, and Local User Setting screen appears.

2. On the Local User Setting screen, enter a name in the User Name box.

3. Enter a User ID number. If left blank, the system will automatically assign one.

4. Enter a password in the Password box and re-enter the password in the Confirm box.

5. Select which group the user will belong to. Group Members is a list of groups this user belongs to. Group List is a list of groups this user does not belong to. Use the << or >> buttons to have this user join or leave a group.

6. Press the Apply button and the user is created.

NOTE

All users are automatically assigned to the ‘users’ group.

Edit Users

1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen.

2. Click on the Edit button, and Local User Setting screen appears.

3. From here, you can enter a new password and re-enter to confirm, or use the << or >> buttons to have this user join or leave a group. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

Remove Users

1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen.

2. Click on Remove button and the user is deleted from the system.

Local Group Configuration

From the Accounts menu, choose the Group item, and the Local Group Configuration screen appears. This screen allows you to Add, Edit, and Remove

local groups.

Local Group Configuration

Item Description

Add Press the Add button to add a user to the list of local groups. Edit Press the Edit button to modify a selected group from the system. Remove Press the Remove button to delete a selected group from the

system.

Add Groups

1. On the Local Group Configuration screen, click on the Add button.

2. The Local Group Setting screen appears.

3. Enter a Group Name.

4. Enter a Group ID number. If left blank, the system will automatically assign one.

5. Select users to be in this group from the Users List by adding them to the Members List using the << button.

6. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

Edit Groups

1. On the Local Group Configuration screen, select a group name from the list.

2. Press the Edit button to modify the members in a group.

3. To add a user into a group, select the user from the Users List, and press the << button to move the user into the Members List.

4. To remove a user from a group, select the user from Members List, and press the >> button.

5. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

Remove Groups

1. On the Local Group Configuration screen, select a group name from the list.

2. Press Remove to delete the group from the system.

Batch Create Users and Groups

The N0503 can also add users and groups in batch mode. This enables you to conveniently add numerous users and groups automatically by importing a simple comma-separated plain text (*.txt) file.

From the Accounts menu, click Batch Mgmt and the Batch Create Users and Groups dialogue will appear. To import your list of users and groups, follow these steps:

6. Click Browse… to locate your comma-separated text file. The information in the text file sh ould follow this format:

[USERNAME], [PASSWORD], [GROUP]

7. Click Open.

8. Click Import to begin the user list import.

Application Server

The N0503 supports printer server, and Tunes server. The integrated Print Server allows you to share a single USB printer will all users on the network. The N0503 provides activating the iTunes Server on the device. You will be able to play music files on this device with your iTunes client software directly. The following section shows you how.

Printer Information

From the Application Server menu, choose the Printer item, and the Printer Information screen appears. This screen provides the following information about

the USB printer connected to the USB port.

Printer Information

Item Description

Manufacturer Displays the name of the USB printer manufacturer. Model Displays the model of the USB printer. Status Displays the status of the USB printer. Remove document from Queue

Click to remove all documents from printer queue

Restart Printer service Click to restart printer service

If a corrupt print job is sent to a printer, printing may suddenly fail. If your print jobs seem to be locked up, pressing the Remove All Documents button to clear the print queue may resolve the issue.

You can configure the N0503 to act as a printer server. That way, all PCs connected to the network can utilize the same printer.

Windows XP SP2

To set up the Printer Server in Windows XP SP2, follow the steps below :

1. Connect the USB printer to one of the USB ports (preferably the rear USB ports; front USB ports can be used for external HDD enclosures).

2. Go to Start > Printers and Faxes.

3. Click on File > Add Printer.

4. The Add Printer Wizard appears on your screen. Click Next.

5. Select the “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer” option.

6. Select “Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network”, and enter “http://N0503_IP_ADDRESS:631/printers/usb-printer” into the URL field.

7. Your Windows system will ask you to install drivers for your prin ter. Select correct driver for your printer.

8. Your Windows system will ask you if you want to set this pri nter as “Default Printer”. Select Yes and all your print jobs will be submitted to this printer by default. Click Next.

9. Click Finish.

NOTE

• Not all USB printe supported printers.

• Note that if a multi usually only the print scanning, will probab

rs are supported. Please check Thecus website for a list of

-function (all-in-one) printer is attached to the N0503, ing and fax functions will work. Other features, such as

ly not function.

Windows Vista

To set up the Printer Server in Windows Vista, follow the steps below:

1. Open Printer Folder from the Control Panel.

2. Click the right mouse button in anywhere on the Printers folder and then select Add Printer.

3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.

4. Select The printer that I want isn’t listed.

You can press The printer that I want isn’t listed to go into next page without waiting for Searching for available printers to finish.

5. Click Select a shared printer by name.

Type http://<Thecus_NAS>:631/printers/usb-printer in the box, where <Thecus_NAS_IP> is the IP address of the N0503. Click Next.

6. Select or install a printer and then press OK.

If your printer model is not listed, please contact your printer manufacturer for help.

7. Windows will attempt to connect to the printer.

8. You can choose to set this printer as the default printer by checking the Set as the default printer box. Click Next to continue.

9. Done! Click Finish.

iTunes® Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N0503 enables digital music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!

From the Network menu, choose the iTunes item, and the iTunes Configuration screen appears. You may enable or disable the iTunes Service from here. Once enabled, enter correct information for each field and press Apply to save your changes.

See the following table for detailed descriptions of each field:

iTunes Configuration

Item Description

iTunes Enable or disable the iTunes Service. Server Name Name used to identify the N0503 to iTunes clients. Password Enter password to control access to your iTunes music. Rescan Interval Rescan interval in seconds. MP3 Tag Encode Specify tag encoding for MP3 files stored in N0503. All ID3 tags

will be sent out in UTF-8 format.

Once the iTunes service is enabled, the N0503 will make all music located in the Music folder available for iTunes-equipped computers on the network.

Module Management

Module Installation

From the Module Management menu, choose the Module Installation item and the Module Management screen appears. From here, you can install separate software modules to extend the functionality of your N0503.

System Module

The system module is officially provided by Thecus for new features added.

User Module

The user module is reserved for Thecus fans to build up 3rd party functions in the future.

Backup

There are a number of ways to back up data with the N0503.

Nsync

You can backup a share folder to another N0503 (Nsync Target) or any FTP server for safe keeping as long as you have appropriate access right on that target. When using Nsync between two N0503s, you have the option to transmit files securely between two N0503s.

If the files on your N0503 are lost for any reason, you can restore those files from the target N0503. To backup files regularly, you can set up a scheduled task to run only once, daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also limit the bandwidth of your Nsync tasks, so other users on the network can share the bandwidth equally.

Under the Backup menu, click Nsync and the Nsync window appears.

Below is a description of each field:

Nsync

Item Description

Add Click to add a Nsync task Edit Click to Edit an Nsync task. Restore Restore share folder from an Nsync target. Del Click to delete an Nsyn c ta sk. Back up fil es on Ns ync t arget is also

deleted. Task name The name of your Nsync task. Server The IP address of your target server Share folder The share folder you would want to backup. Last Time The time when the last Nsync task was executed. Last Status The status of your last Nsync task. Schedule Schedule backup of your share folders. Action Administrator can run or stop an Nsync task by pressing the action

button. Bandwidth Setting Bandwidth control on Nsync tasks.

Add Nsync Task

From the Nsync screen, click Add to display the Add Nsync Task screen.

Add Nsync Task

Item Description

Task Name The name of your Nsync task. Target Server Manufacturer

Select whether the target is a Thecus Product (e.g. N0503) or FTP

server. Nsync Mode Synchronize mode or Incremental mode . Target Server IP Address

The IP address of your target server.

Source Folder The share folder you want to backup. Authorized Username on Target Server

The account name on the target server.

Password on Target Server

The password for the username on the target server.

Test Connection Click to check the connection to the Target Server. Schedule Enable or Disable schedule backup of your share folders. Time The time when the Nsync task will run. Type Select whether to run the Nsync task daily, weekly, or monthly.

Daily: input the time of day to execute Nsync task.

Weekly: input which day of the week to execute the task.

Monthly: decide which day of the month to execute the task. Add Press Add to submit your settings.

NOTE

Before starting an Nsync Task, make sure the target server’s Nsync Server (or FTP

Server) is enabled.

Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device

On the Nsync target server, the administrator of that server has to set up a user account with a folder named “nsync” and grant write access.

1. On the Nsync server, add a user for Nsync source (ex. nsyncsource1). For instructions on how to add a user on the N0503, see Chapter 4: User and

Groups Authentication> Local User Configuration > Add Users.

2. On the Nsync server, grant that user (ex. nsyncsource1) write access to the nsync folder. For instructions on how to set up a folder’s ACL, see

Chapter 4: Storage management> Shore Folder> Folder Access

Control List (ACL).

3. Once this is done, the target server will start accepting Nsync tasks from server using that ID and password.

Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device

If you selected “Other Device” when setting up your Nsync task, the N0503 will use the FTP protocol to back up the share folder. On the external storage device, make sure there is a folder named “nsync”, and the Auth ID has writable permission in that folder.

Designating N0503 as an Nsync Target

The N0503 can act as an Nsync server, enabling another Nsync-equipped Thecus NAS at a remote location backup their files to this N0503. From the System Network menu, choose the Nsync Target item, and the Nsync Target Server screen appears.

Nsync Target Server Setting

Item Description

Nsync Target Server Enable or Disable Nsync Target support.

To enable Nsync task to go thru firewall, you have to open port TCP/1194 on

your firewall in both directions.

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Thecus Backup Utility

The Thecus Backup Utility is on your Installation CD. When you click on the CD, the Backup Utility will be installed under Program Groups > Thecus > Thecus

Backup Utility. If it is not installed, you can copy the file (Thecus Backup Utility.exe) to a convenient location on your hard disk and double click to execute

it.

NOTE

If you can not find Thecus Backup Utility on your CD

from the Thecus website (http://www.thecus.com).

, please download it

When you execute this utility for the first time, it will ask you whether to create a DB file. Click Yes.

1. Click Add to create a Backup task. The Add New Task di alog box appears.

Add New Task

Item Description

Task Specifies a name for the current task. Source Click to specify the source folder/file location. Incremental Click to specify whether the backup will be incremental.

If unchecked, the backup will be a full backup. Destination Click to specify the destination folder/file location. Excluded extensions Files with these file name extensions will be skipped and not back

up to the destination. Comments If you wish, enter comments here for your records.

2. To schedule the task to run at regular intervals, click on the Schedule icon for that task. You can schedule the task to run Monthly or Weekly.

3. To check the log for that task, click on the Log icon for that task.

NOTE

Thecus Backup Utility also supports MAC OS X. Just copy the Thecus Backup

Utility.dmg to your MAC OS X machine and double click to execute it.

Windows XP Data Backup

If you use Windows XP Professional, you can also use the Wind ows Backup Utility (Ntbackup.exe) to backup your files.

If you use Windows XP Home Edition, follow these steps to install t he utility:

1. Insert the Windows XP CD into a drive and double-click the CD icon in My Computer.

2. When the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen appears, click Perform Additional Tasks.

3. Click Browse this CD.

4. In Windows Explorer, navigate to ValueAdd > Msft > Ntbackup.

5. Double-click Ntbackup.msi to install the backup utilit y.

Once installed, you can use the Windows Backup Utility by follow in g the steps below:

1. Click Start, and point to All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup to start the wizard.

2. Click Next to skip past the opening page. Choose Backup files and settings from the second page, and then click Next.

3. Select which option you want to back up.

4. Click Next and in the Backup Type, Destination, and Name page, specify a back up location using the Browse button.

5. Find and select the drive that specifies your N0503 as your backup destination and click Next.

6. Click Next to display the wizard’s fi nal page and click Finish to start ba cking up.

Apple OS X Backup Utilities

Mac OS X does not include any backup software. However, there are a number of backup solutions available for the Mac OS X, including: iBackup, Psyncx, iMSafe,

Rsyncx, Folder Synchronizer X, Tri-BACKUP, Impression, Intego Personal Backup, SilverKeeper, and Apple's dotMac Backup utility to name just a few. To find even

more freeware and shareware backup utilities to choose from, go to VersionTracker or MacUpdate and search on "backup".

Chapter 5: Using the N0503

Overview

Once the N0503 is setup and operating, users on the network may manage all varieties of digital music, photos, or files by simply using their web browsers. To manage your personal files or access public files on the N0503, just enter its IP address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100), and you

ill be taken to the N0503 Login page. w

NOTE

Before proceeding, make sure that WebDisk Support or Secure WebDisk Support is enabled in the Service Support scr een in the system’s Network menu. See Service Support in Chapter 4: System Network >HTTP/Web Disk.

To login to the system, enter your user name and password, and select Web Disk or Photo server then click Login to log into the system. You will be taken to the selected interface.

Using WebDisk

The N0503 provides a WebDisk function that allows you to access the system over the Internet from any browser.

1. In the Login page, type in the User ID and password that were previously set for you in the Accounts menu. See

Chapter 4:User and Group Authentication > Local User Configuration.

2. The WebDisk page appears showing folders made currently available to you via the Access Control List (ACL).

3. Click on a folder name to enter the folder.

4. The folder’s page appears displaying files and folders. Click on a file to download the file.

5. Buttons on the folder page allow you to create a new folder, upload files and delete files in the folder.

6. To create a new folder within the current folder, press the New folder button. When the screen appears enter a name for the folder. Press OK to create the folder.

7. To upload a file from your computer to the current folder, press the New file (upload) button. When the screen appears, press Browse and locate the file to upload. Press OK and the file is uploaded to the current folder.

8. To delete a file or folder, select the file or folder’s check box. Press the Delete selected items button. You can also check the check box as the red circle indicates to select all files and folders in this folder.

To access folders with access control, you must first login with a local user account. For more information on how to setup user rights to the folders, please check

Chapter 4: Storage Management >Share Folder > Folder Access Control

List (ACL).

Folder Page Button

Button Description

List all directory trees per login user’s privilege.

Browsing selected directory of its folders and files.

Go back to the web disk directory layer.

Re-load the current list.

Search files in the current web disk directory.

(Must input the complete file name.)

(new file/Directory) Creates a new folder or directory.

(delete) Deletes selected files or folders.

(Rename) Rename a directory or file.

(download) Download a file to current folder of your computer.

(upload) Upload file from your computer to current web disk folder.

(Admin) Change password and confirm new password.

(logout) To logout of the web disk interface.

Show the files and folders in the directory.

Search files in the directory.

(You can only input some word string.) Name Displays the names of folders and files. Size Shows the size of folders and files. Type Displays the type of folders and files. Modified Shows the time of most recent modification of folders and files. owner Owner of the file.

There is also the way by using right click button to bring up contact windows as short cut to operate what you needed.

Photo Server

Using the Photo Server, users can view and share photos, and even create their own albums right on the N0503.

You will see your own Photo Gallery and all public Ph oto Albums on the network. To manage any picture files, you must first select the item by clicking t he box.

Windows XP Publishing Wizard

There are many ways for a local user to upload pictures into their photo album. Users of Windows XP can upload their pictures using the Windows XP Publishing Wizard.

1. Click on the XP Publishing Wizard icon on top right corner.

2. The XP We b Publishing Wizard Client screen appears. Click on the link to install the Publishing Wizard.

3. Windows XP will ask whether you want to run or save this file. Click Save to save the register file.

4. Once the register file is installed, use the Windows file manager to browse the folder that contains the picture you want to publish. On the left pane, there will be an icon labeled “Publish this folder to the Web”.

5. Click on this icon and Web Publishing Wizard will start.

6. Select the pictures you want to publish to the Photo Web Server by placing a check mark on the top left hand corner of the picture. Click Next.

7. Your PC will start to connect to the Photo Web Server.

8. Select N0503 Photo Gallery Wizard to publish your pictures to the N0503.

9. Login into the N0503 with your local user name and password.

10. Create your album by entering an album name and clicking on the Create Album button.

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