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Product name: Thecus OS7.0 used models
Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: March 2016
Limited Warranty
Thecus Technology Corporation guarantees all components of Thecus NAS
products 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.
Check the functions that are available on your particular Thecus NAS model at:
http://www.Thecus.com
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:
● Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your Thecus IP
storage.
● Your Thecus IP storage 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 Thecus IP storage can operate normally under temperatures between
5°C and 40°C, with relative humidity of 20% – 85%. Using Thecus IP
storage under extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.
● Ensure that the Thecus IP storage is provided with the correct supply
voltage. Plugging the Thecus IP storage to an incorrect power source could
damage the unit.
● Do NOT expose Thecus IP storage to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
● Do NOT place Thecus IP storage on any uneven surfaces.
● DO NOT place Thecus IP storage in direct sunlight or expose it to other
heat sources.
● DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean Thecus IP storage. Unplug the
power cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
● DO NOT place any objects on the Thecus IP storage 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.
● Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Notice .......................................... 2
About This Manual ................................................................ 2
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus IP Storage Server. The Thecus IP storage 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 multiple Terabyte of storage are
available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing Thecus IP storage to take over file management functions,
increase application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The
Thecus IP storage offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you
swap working hard drives for use in other Thecus IP storage, securing the
continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The Thecus IP storage allows
data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and
Apple OS X environments. The Thecus IP storage’s user-friendly GUI supports
multiple Languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the Thecus IP storage 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 webbased interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your Thecus IP storage over the Internet with their favorite FTP
programs. You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have
access.
iTunes Server
With the built-in iTunes server capability, the Thecus IP storage enables digital
music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!
Printer Server
With the Thecus IP storage’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer
with other PCs connected to your network.
Multiple RAID
Thecus IP storage supports multiple RAID volumes on one system. So, you can
create RAID 0 for your non-critical data, and create RAID 1,5,6,50 or 60 (depend
on model) for mission-critical data. Create the RAID levels depending on your
needs.
iSCSI Capability
Thecus IP storage is not only a file server, but it also supports iSCSI initiators.
Your server can access Thecus IP storage 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.
Superior Power Management
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Thecus IP storage 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.
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Package Contents
N2810 Series
The Thecus IP storage should contain the following common items:
● System Unit x1
● QIG (Quick Installation Guide) x1
● CD-Title (OS7 Universal CD)
● Ethernet Cable x1
● Accessory box x1
● HDD Compatibility list Card x1
● Multiple Languages Warranty Card x1
● Power adaptor cable tie x1
● Power adaptor x1
● Power cord x1
N5810/N5810PRO Series
The Thecus IP storage should contain the following common items:
● System Unit x1
● QIG (Quick Installation Guide) x1
● CD-Title (OS7 Universal CD)
● Ethernet Cable x1
● Accessory bag x1
● HDD Compatibility list Card x1
● Multiple Languages Warranty Card x1
● Power cord x1
Please check to see if your package is complete. If you find that some items are
missing, contact your dealer.
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N2810 Series
Front Panel
Item
Description
1. Power
Button
● Power on/off N2810 Series
2. LAN1 LED
● Solid yellow: LAN1 Cable link
● Blinking : Network activity
3. LAN2 LED
● Solid yellow: LAN2 Cable link
● Blinking : Network activity
4. HDD1 led
●Blinking yellow: HDD activity
5. HDD2 led
●Blinking yellow: HDD activity
6. USB Copy
Button
● Copies USB storage contents to N2810 Series.
7. USB Port
● USB 3.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital
cameras, USB disks, and USB printers.
8. HDD Trays
● Two 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD trays
● Locks are provided for added security
Front Panel
The Thecus N2810 Series front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and
hard disk trays:
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Rear Panel
Back Panel
Item
Description
1. LAN2 Port
● LAN2 port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a
switch or router
2. LAN1 Port
● WAN/LAN1 port for connecting to an Ethernet network through
a switch or router
3. HDMI Port
● For Video/Audio out
4. USB Port
● USB 3.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital
cameras, USB disks, and USB printers.
5. Reset Button
● Reboot system.
6. Serial Port
● This port has used for debug purpose
7. Power
Connector
● Connect the included power adaptor to this connector.
8. System Fan
● System fan that exhausts heat from the unit.
The N2810 Series rear panel features ports and connectors.
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Front Panel
Item
Description
1. Power LED
●White: System is power on.
2.WAN/LAN1 LED
●White: Network activity
3.LAN2 LED
●White: Network activity
4.USB Copy LED
● White: Files are being copied from a USB storage device
● Red: USB copy error
5. System LED
●White: System is being upgraded or ;is starting up; data
currently inaccessible
●RED: System error
6.USB Port
● USB 3.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as USB disks.
7.Power Button
● Power on/off N5810/N5810PRO Series and Power LED.
8.Up Button ▲
● Push to scroll up when using the LCD display.
9.Down Button ▼
● Push to enter the USB copy operation screen.
10.Enter Button
● Push to enter LCD administrator password to access basic
system setting.
11.Escape Button ESC
● Push to leave the current LCD menu.
12.LCD Display
● Displays current system status and warning messages.
13.HDD Trays
● Five 3.5” SATA HDD trays.
● Locks are provided for added security.
N5810/N5810PRO Series
Front Panel
The Thecus N5810/N5810PRO Series front panel has the device’s controls,
indicators, and hard disk trays:
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Rear Panel
Back Panel
Item
Description
1. Line out
● For Audio out
2.HDMI Port
● For Video/Audio out
3.USB Port
● USB 3.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as USB
disks, and USB printers
4. WAN/LAN1/
LAN2/LAN3/LAN4/LAN
5 Port
● WAN/LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4/LAN5 port for connecting to
an Ethernet network through a switch or router
5.USB Port
● USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices.
6.UPS Battery slot
(N5810PRO)
● For UPS Battery
7.Power Connector
● Connect the included power cords to these connectors
8.System Fan
● System fan that exhausts heat from the unit.
The N5810/N5810PRO Series rear panel features ports and connectors.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
▲ N2810 Series WAN/LAN1
port
▲ N5810/N5810PRO Series
WAN/LAN1 port
▲ N2810 Series power socket
▲ N5810/N5810PRO Series power socket
Overview
Your Thecus IP storage is designed for easy installation. To help you get started,
the following chapter will help you quickly get your Thecus IP storage 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 installation to prevent
static discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the
Thecus IP storage.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the Thecus IP
storage’s electronic components.
Cable Connections
To connect the Thecus IP storage product to your network, follow the steps below:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN/LAN1 port on
the back panel of the Thecus IP storage.
2. Connect the provided power adaptor and power cord into the power socket
on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector
socket.
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▲ N2810 Series power button
▲ N5810/N5810PRO Series power button
3. Press the power button on the Front Panel to boot up the Thecus IP
storage.
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NOTE
For MAC OS X users, double click on Thecus Setup Wizard .dmg file.
Chapter 3: First Time Setup
Overview
Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and
powered on, you can configure the Thecus IP storage so that it is accessible to
your network users. There are two ways to set up your Thecus IP storage: using
the Thecus Setup Wizard or the LCD display (Depend on models). Follow
the steps below for initial software setup.
Thecus Setup Wizard
The handy Thecus Setup Wizard makes configuring Thecus IP storage a snap. To
configure the Thecus IP storage using the Setup Wizard, perform the following
steps:
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive (the 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.
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 Thecus IP storage that you like to configure.
5. Login with the administrator account and password. The default account
and password are both “admin”.
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6. Name your Thecus IP storage and configure the network IP address. If
your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the
Thecus IP storage 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 Thecus IP storage Web Administrator Interface by
pressing the Start Browser button. You can also configure another
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Thecus IP storage at this point by clicking the Setup Other Device button.
NOTE
The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running
Windows XP/2000/vista/7/8/10 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.
Press Exit to exit the wizard.
Typical Setup Procedure
From the Web Administration Interface, you can begin to setup your Thecus IP
storage for use on your network. Setting up the Thecus IP storage 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 Thecus IP storage for your network. You can access the Network menu from
the control panel.
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 control panel of the Web
Administration Interface by navigating to Storage Management > Disk and RAID.
For more information on configuring RAID, see
Chapter 4: Storage > Disk and RAID Management.
Don’t know which RAID level to use? Find out more about the different RAID
levels fromAppendix B: RAID Basics.
Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication
Once the RAID is ready, you can begin to create local users for Thecus IP storage,
or choose to setup authentication protocols such as Active Directory (AD).
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For more on managing users, go to Chapter 4: Privilege.
For more information on configuring Active Directory, see
Chapter 4: Privilege > ADSSupport.
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 Thecus IP storage and control user access to each using Folder
Access Control Lists.
More information on managing folders, see
Chapter4: Privilege > Share Folder.
To find out about configuring Folder Access Control Lists, see Chapter 4:
Privilege > Share Folder> Edit & ACL.
Step 5: Start Services
Finally, you can start to setup the different services of Thecus IP storage for the
users on your network.
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Chapter 4: System Administration
NOTE
Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subnet as the
Thecus IP storage. If the Thecus IP storage 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.
Overview
The Thecus IP storage provides an easily accessible Web Administration
Interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the Thecus IP storage
anywhere on the network.
Web Administration Interface
Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access Thecus IP storage
Web Administration Interface:
1. Type the Thecus IP storage IP address into your browser. (Default IP
address is http://192.168.1.100)
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, the disclaimer page will appear as
below. Please click the check box if you do not want to have this page displayed
during the next login.
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Menu Bar
Item
Description
Control Panel
The Entry of system and function setting
App Center
The entry of App Center
File Center
The entry of File Center
Following the disclaimer page, you will see the Web Administration Interface.
From here, you can configure and monitor virtually every aspect of the Thecus IP
storage from anywhere on the network.
Menu Tree
The Menu Tree is where you will find all of the information screens and system
settings of Thecus IP storage. The various settings are placed in the following
groups on the menu bar.
Moving your cursor over any of these items and click, it will display the associated
screen for each topic.
Add/Remove Shortcut
The user interface allows the user to designate often used items and have them
display on the main screen area by add Shortcut. The figure below displays
system favorite functions.
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Administrators can add or
remove Shortcut by right
clicking the mouse and
selecting “Add Shortcut”
icon in each function screen.
See the figure below with
the red circled icon.
To remove “Shortcut” from main screen,
right click the mouse button and select
“Remove Shortcut”.
Open in New Window
To open associated function on the front
of screen, right click mouse and select
“Open in new window”.
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In the following sections, you will find detailed explanations of each function, and
how to configure your Thecus IP storage.
Feedback for OS7.0
On the top right hand corner of menu bar, click on and it will open the mail
sending screen, please provide your feedback.
Quick System Log Info
On the top right hand corner of the menu bar, click on and it will display
the system log info.
Quick System Resource Monitor
On the top right hand corner of the menu bar,
click on and it will display the
system resource monitor info
such as CPU, memory and storage usage. .
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System shut down and reboot
On the top right hand corner of the menu bar, click on , this is a shortcut to
shut down or reboot the system.
Language Selection
The Thecus IP storage supports multiple Languages,
including:
● English
● Japanese
● Traditional Chinese
● Simplified Chinese
● French
● German
● Italian
● Korean
● Spanish
● Russian
● Polish
● Portuguese
On the top right hand corner of menu bar, select desired
language from drop down list. This user interface will
switch to the selected language for Thecus IP storage.
Logout
Click on logout to quit Web Administration Interface.
Change Password
On the top right hand corner of menu bar, select Password item and the
Change Password screen will appear. Enter a new password in the New
Password box and confirm your new password in the Verify box. Click on
Change to confirm password changes.
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Control Panel
The control panel has 5 main categories: CONTROL, PRIVILLEGE, STORAGE,
SERVICES and BACKUP. Please see below for explanation.
CONTROL
Log and Notification
System Log
From the Log & Notification menu, choose the System Log option and the
System Log screen will appear. This screen will show a history of system usage
and important events such as disk status, network information, and system
booting.
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Logs
Item
Description
Log Level
ALL: Provides all log information including system, warning,
and error messages.
WARN: Shows only warning messages.
ERROR: Shows only error messages.
Delete
Clear all log files.
Items per page □
Specify the desired number of lines to display per page.
Filters
Input desired value to filter unwanted items
|<< < > >>|
Use the forward ( > >>| ) and backward ( |<< < )
buttons to browse through the log pages.
Refresh
Reload logs
Access Log
The Access LogSupport section allows administrators to choose associated
protocol and view user activity information.
Log Setting
To have user access details for associated system, Access LogSupport must
be enabled and confirmed with “Apply” button, at the time all supported services
will restart. To view Access Log details, please go to Access Log section.
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User Access Log
Log Setting
Item
Description
Enable Access Log
Enable or disable the Access Log service.
Access log limit
This can be selected from a dropdown list to export the
log(s) as a single file. Please also choose “Auto Export” or
“Auto Delete” once the log item exceeded the defined
number.
Enable Syslog Daemon
Enable or disable Syslog service.
Location of Syslog
Choose Local, all system logs will be stored in an associated
syslog folder filled in from next filed. And the syslog folder
will have file “messages” to store all system logs. If
Remotely has been selected, a syslog server is needed and
an IP address is required to fill in from next filed.
Enable Syslog Server
Checked to enable associated system can play a role as
syslog server while syslog location has select “Local”
Log Server IP
(Remote)
Input the remote syslog server IP address once syslog store
in remote server has selected
To export details from the User Access Log as a single file from target folder,
administrators must first select the desired number of records from the dropdown
list and also select the “Auto export” option. Please choose the number of logs to
export and click Apply to activate these settings.
Once (for example) 10,000 records have been reached, the log file will appear in
/NAS_public/access_log/
Syslog service can generate system logs to be stored locally or remotely.
Information can be obtained in two ways: locally and remotely.
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Log storage folder
(Local)
Select from a drop down share list, all of the system logs will
be stored on it. This syslog folder is applied to “syslog
server” or “syslog client” with “local” selected.
Log Level
The user can choose from 3 different levels. “All”,
“Warning/Error” or “Error”.
Apply
Click Apply to save changes.
Description
The user access list will record different activities for
supported protocols.
1. AFP: User login and logout.
2. FTP: User file deletion, uploads/downloads, folder
creation, object renaming, and login and logout.
3. iSCSI: User login and logout.
4. Samba: User file deletion, folder creation, folder opening,
and object reading, renaming, and writing.
5. SSH: User login and logout.
6. VPN: User login and logout
Notification Configuration
Item
Description
Email Notification
Enable or disable email notifications of system problems.
Authentication Type
Select the SMTP Server account authentication type from drop
down list.
Security Type
Select the security type while mail has sent out
SMTP Server
Specifies the hostname/IP address of the SMTP server.
Port
Specifies the port to send outgoing notification emails.
SMTP Account ID
Set the SMTP Server Email account ID.
Account Password
Enter a new password.
Log Level
Select the log level to send the e-mail out.
Notification
From log and notification, choose the Notification item, and the Notification
Configuration screen will appear. This screen lets you have Thecus IP storage
notify you in case of any system malfunction. Press Apply to confirm all settings.
See following table for a detailed description of each item.
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Sender’s E-mail
Address
Set senders email address to send email notifications.
HELO/EHLO Domain
Name
Specified valid HELO/EHLO domain name
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.
Power & Hardware
Power Management
General
Press Reboot to restart the system or Shutdown to turn the system off.
The option of Eup mode could help to lower system power consumption.
However, once it has enabled the Wake-On-Lan
, Power Schedule will be disabled automatically to meet Eup standard.
Automatic Resume
Thecus IP storage allows users to setup in 3 different modes while power cut
resume.
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Automatic Resume
Item
Description
No
Choose No to keep system off after power cut resume
Yes
Choose Yes to have system on after power cut resume
Previous Status
Keep former state of system while power cut resume
Apply
Click Apply to save changes.
Power Schedule
Using the Thecus IP storage Power Management, you can save energy and money
by scheduling the Thecus IP storage to turn itself on and off during certain times
of the day.
To designate a schedule for the Thecus IP storage to turn on and off, first enable
the feature by checking the Enable Power Schedule checkbox.
Then, click Add to add desired time for system power on or off.
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.
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