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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 N5200PRO. Your N5200PRO 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.
Superior Power Management ..............9 Package Contents .................. 9 Front Panel..................10 Hard Disk Trays ................... 11 Rear Panel (N5200B PRO) ..............11 Rear Panel (N5200BR PRO) ..............12 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........13 Overview ..................... 13 Before You Begin................. 13 Hard Disk Installation .................
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System/Service Status ................ 23 System Information ................24 Printer Status..................24 UPS Settings..................25 Storage Management ................26 Disks Information ................26 S.M.A.R.T. Information................26 RAID List................... 27 RAID Configuration ................28 RAID Level ....................28 RAID Settings ................... 29 Creating a RAID ..................
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Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device..........66 Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device ..........66 Designating N5200PRO as an Nsync Target ........... 66 Thecus Backup Utility ................67 Windows XP Data Backup ..............68 Apple OS X Backup Utilities ..............68 Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks ............
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for choosing the Thecus N5200PRO IP Storage Server. The Thecus N5200 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 one Terabyte of storage is...
Multiple RAID N5200PRO 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 N5200, refer to Chapter 4: System Management >...
Front Panel The Thecus N5200PRO’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and hard disk trays: Front Panel Item Description DOM LED • Solid orange: system is being upgraded WAN LED • Solid green: network link • Blinking green: network activity LAN LED •...
• Blinking green: system is accessing data on the hard disk • Blinking red: a hard disk error has occurred Rear Panel (N5200B PRO) The Thecus N5200B PRO’s rear panel features ports and connectors. N5200B PRO Back Panel Item Description eSATA Port •...
Rear Panel (N5200BR PRO) The Thecus N5200BR PRO’s rear panel features ports and connectors. N5200BR PRO Back Panel Item Description eSATA Port • eSATA port for high-speed storage expansion USB Port • USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital...
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Overview Your N5200PRO is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following chapter will help you quickly get your N5200PRO 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.
Cable Connections To connect the N5200PRO 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 N5200PRO. 2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel.
Checking System Status After making connections on the N5200PRO and powering up, check whether the system status is normal or has trouble by observing indicators on the front panel and hard disk trays. System Status Normal The system status is normal if: The WAN and LAN LEDs glow green (assuming both are connected).
N5200PRO so that it is accessible to your network users. There are two ways to set up your N5200PRO: using the Thecus Setup Wizard or the LCD display. Follow the steps below for initial software setup.
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6. Name your N5200PRO and configure the network IP address. If your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the N5200PRO to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may also use a static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually.
The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows NOTE 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. LCD Operation The N5200PRO is equipped with an LCD on the front for easy status display and setup.
IP address and netmask of your WAN ports. LAN Setting IP address and netmask of your LAN ports. Link Agg. Setting Select Load Balance or Failover. (N5200B PRO only) Change Admin Passwd Change administrator’s password for LCD operation. Reset to Default Reset system to factory defaults.
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 > RAID. For more information on configuring RAID, see Chapter 4: System Management >...
Chapter 4: System Management Overview The N5200PRO provides an easily accessible Web Administration Interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the N5200PRO anywhere on the network. Web Administration Interface Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N5200PRO Web Administration Interface: 1.
N5200PRO. Network Information and settings for network connections, as well as various services of the N5200PRO. Accounts Allows configuration of users and groups. System Various N5200PRO system settings and information. Language Choose your preferred language here. Moving your cursor over any of these items will display the dropdown menu selections for each group.
Status Menu The Status Menu on the menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the N5200PRO. From here, you can discover the status of the N5200PRO, and even find out other details like firmware version and up time. Product Information Once you login, you will first see the basic Product Information screen providing...
System Fan Speed Displays the current status of the system fan. Memory Size Shows the system memory capacity. Up Time Shows how long the system has been running. Service Status Item Description AFP Status The status of Apple Filing Protocol server. NFS Status The status of Network File Service Server.
Printer Status 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. Printer Queue Click to remove all documents from printer queue 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.
Storage Management The Storage Menu displays the status of storage devices installed in the N5200PRO, and includes storage configuration options such as RAID and disk settings, folder configuration, and Nsync settings. Disks Information From the Storage menu, choose the Disks item and the Disks Information screen appears.
Reallocated Sector Count of reallocated sectors. When the hard drive finds a Count 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.
RAID Configuration On the RAID List screen, press the RAID Config button to go to the RAID Configuration screen. In addition to RAID disk information and status, this screen lets you make RAID configuration settings. For more information on RAID, see Appendix C: RAID Basics.
RAID Settings Using RAID Settings, you can select stripe size, choose which disks are RAID disks or the Spare Disk, as well as enter a name for each disk. RAID Settings Item Description RAID Check the boxes of the hard drives you wish to add to the storage volume.
WARNING Creating RAID destroys all data in the current RAID. The data is unrecoverable. With a RAID 1, 5, 6, or 10 volume, you can also add a spare disk after the RAID is created. See Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks > Adding a Spare Disk for details.
Capacity Capacity of the allocated space. Target USB Click to allocate space to Target USB volume. iSCSI Target Click to allocate space to iSCSI volume. Allocating Space for Target USB Volume To allocate space for a Target USB volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below: 1.
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The Create iSCSI Volume screen appears. Create iSCSI Volume Item Description RAID ID ID of current RAID volume. Unused Percentage and amount of unused space on current RAID volume. Allocation Percentage and amount of space allocated to Target USB volume. iSCSI Target Service Enable or Disable the iSCSI Target service.
Folder Management From the Storage menu, choose Folder, and the Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to create and configure folders on the N5200PRO volume. Folder Item Description Folder name Displays the name of the folder. Description Provides a description of the folder. NFS Share Press NFS Share to configure which hosts on the network are allowed to access this folder using NFS.
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 access to this folder.
NFS Share Item Description Hostname Enter the name of the Host or IP address Privilege Host has either read only or writeable access to the folder. Root Access Access the data on root directory of the RAID. Folder Access Control List (ACL) On the Folder screen, press the ACL button, and the Access Control List screen appears.
File System Check The File System Check allows you to perform a check on the integrity of your disks’ file system. Under the Storage menu, click Filesystm Check and the File System Check window appears. To perform a file system check, begin by selecting the desired RAID volumes by clicking on their respective checkboxes.
Network Management Use the Network menu to make network configuration settings as well as service support settings. WAN Configuration From the 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.
LAN Configuration The N5200PRO supports two Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher service availability. To configure these ports, choose LAN from the 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.
WLAN Configuration When a compatible wireless USB dongle is installed on the N5200PRO, the N5200PRO will become an access point, and the Network dropdown menu will contain a WLAN menu item. From the Network menu, choose WLAN, and the WLAN Configuration screen appears.
Users should obey the international RF regulatory rules as they set up the wireless RF channel on the N5200PRO. The RF operating channels for different regions have been specified as following. Thecus has no responsibility for users attempting to violate the international RF regulation.
AFP (Apple Network Setup) From the Network menu, choose the AFP item, and the AFP Configuration 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. A description of each item follows: Apple Network Configuration Item...
User and Group Management The N5200PRO has built-in user database that allows administrators to manage user access using different group policies. From the Accounts menu, you can create, modify, and delete users, and assign them to groups that you designate. Local User Configuration From the Accounts menu, choose the Users item, and the Local User...
Modifying Users 1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen. 2. Click on the Modify 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.
Adding 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, and select users to be in this group from the Users List by adding them to the Members List using the << button. 4.
For re-entering password to confirm. To join an AD domain, you can use the example below to configure the N5200PRO: AD Domain Example Item Information Work Group / Domain Thecus Name ADS Support Enable ADS Server Name ADServer ADS/NT Realm thecus.com...
System Settings The System menu gives you a wealth of settings that you can use to configure your N5200PRO’s system administration functions. You can set up system notifications, view system logs, and even upgrade firmware from this menu. System Notifications From the System menu, choose the Notification item, and the Notification Configuration screen appears.
System Logs Item Description Truncate All Log File Clear all log files. |<< < > >>| Use the forward ( > >>| ) and backward ( |<< < ) buttons to browse the log pages. INFO Provides all log information including warning messages and error messages.
System Configuration Backup and Restore From the System menu, choose the Config Mgmt item and the System Configuration 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...
• The beeper only beeps if it is enabled in the System Notification menu. NOTE • Check Thecus website for the latest firmware release and release notes. • Downgrading firmware is not permitted. Do NOT turn off the system during the firmware upgrade process. This will lead to a WARNING catastrophic result that may render the system inoperable.
Change Administrator Password From the System 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.
Scheduled Power On/Off You may also designate a schedule for the N5200PRO to turn on and off. To do this, first enable the feature by checking the Enable Timer 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.
Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup Overview The N5200PRO can also act as an FTP Server, allowing employees and clients to transfer files using their favorite FTP programs. The integrated Print Server allows you to share a single USB printer will all users on the network. The following section shows you how.
Media Server With the built-in Media Server capability, the N5200PRO provides media streaming service to stand-alone networked home media adapters that support the UPnP AV protocol or are Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard compliant. With the N5200PRO’s built-in media server capability, you can share digital media such as music, pictures, and movies with any compatible device throughout your entire...
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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.
“Default Printer”. Select Yes and all your print jobs will be submitted to this printer by default. Click Next. 9. Click Finish. • Not all USB printers are supported. Please check Thecus website for a list of NOTE supported printers.
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.
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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>...
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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.
Chapter 6: Using the N5200PRO Overview Once the N5200PRO 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 N5200PRO, just enter its IP address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100), and you will be taken to the N5200PRO Login page.
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.
4. When MAC OS X has connected to the N5200PRO successfully, an icon representing the folder will appear on the MAC OS X desktop. You can access the folder by double clicking on the icon. Mapping the N5200PRO as an iSCSI Drive With the N5200PRO, you are able to map it as an iSCSI drive.
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4. Leave the default selections and click Next. 5. Read the license agreement. To continue with the installation, click I Agree and then click Next. 6. The iSCSI Initiator will now install automatically. Click Finish once completed. 7. Start the iSCSI Initiator by double-clicking its icon on the desktop. The iSCSI Initiator properties window will appear.
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8. Select the Discovery tab. Under Target Portals, click Add. 9. Enter the IP address of the N5200PRO. Click OK. 10. On the iSCSI Initiator Properties window, select the Targets tab. With the iSCSI target highlighted, click Log On. The Log On to Target dialogue will appear.
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11. If you have not enabled CHAP, click OK to continue. If you have enabled CHAP, click Advanced. Under Advanced Settings, check the CHAP login information checkbox and enter your username and password. Click OK. 12. Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Manage.
13. Click on Disk Management and you will see a new hard disk listed. 14. Initialize the new hard disk and you will then be able to use the iSCSI target as a local drive. Windows Vista Because Windows Vista has the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator pre-installed, you will not have to install this piece of software.
“nsync”, and the Auth ID has writable permission in that folder. Designating N5200PRO as an Nsync Target The N5200PRO can act as an Nsync server, enabling another Nsync-equipped Thecus NAS at a remote location backup their files to this N5200PRO. From the...
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. If you can not find Thecus Backup Utility on your CD, please download it from the NOTE Thecus website (http://www.thecus.com).
Windows XP Data Backup If you use Windows XP Professional, you can also use the Windows Backup Utility (Ntbackup.exe) to backup your files. If you use Windows XP Home Edition, follow these steps to install the utility: 1. Insert the Windows XP CD into a drive and double-click the CD icon in My Computer.
Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks USB and eSATA Storage Expansion The N5200PRO supports external USB hard disks through its three USB ports. Once a USB hard disk has successfully mounted, the entire volume will be copied automatically to the default USB HDD folder. The N5200PRO supports up to 6 USB external storage devices.
N5200PRO is behind a router. This is especially useful if you are traveling and suddenly need a file from your N5200PRO. Setting up remote administration is a three-part process, and will require the following equipment: Thecus N5200PRO NAS device • Cable/DSL Router with Dynamic DNS support •...
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives If you are using RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10, you can easily replace a damaged hard drive in the Thecus N5200PRO while keeping your data secure with the system’s automatic data recovery.
IP address by either looking directly onto the N5200PRO’s LCD panel, or by using the setup wizard to retrieve the IP of your N5200PRO. 1. Start the Setup Wizard, and it will automatically detect all Thecus IP storage products on your network.
Resetting to factory defaults will not erase the data stored in the hard disks, but WARNING WILL revert all the settings to the factory default values. Problems with Time and Date Settings The administrator is able to select an NTP Server to keep the N5200PRO’s time synchronized.
Appendix A: Product Specifications Hardware Specifications Product Model N5200B PRO N5200BR PRO Core Processors / Memory Processor Ultra Low Voltage Intel® 1.5GHz Celeron® M Memory 512MB DDR Network Interfaces Gigabit RJ-45 connector Gigabit RJ-45 connector Gigabit RJ-45 connector 4 Port Gigabit switch...
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Share folder level permission File level permission Public folder Quota Management Share folder quota control Backup Thecus Backup Utility (Windows XP/2000 and MAC OS X) Thecus Nsync System Management Web GUI Multilingual support (English, French, German, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, located in this manual. You can also try to ensure that you are using the latest firmware version for your N5200PRO. Thecus is committed to providing free firmware upgrades to our customers. Our newest firmware is available on our Download Center: http://www.thecus.com/download.php...
RAID Levels The Thecus N5200PRO supports standard RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. You choose a RAID level when you create a system volume. The factors for selecting a RAID level are: •...
RAID 1 RAID 1 mirrors all data from one hard disk drive to a second one hard disk drive, thus providing complete data redundancy. However, the cost of data storage capacity is doubled. This is excellent for complete data security. RAID 5 RAID 5 offers data security and good performance.
Disk Usage When all 5 disks are of the same size, and used in RAID, N5200PRO disk usage percentage is listed below: RAID Level Percentage Used RAID 0 100% RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 JBOD 100% NOTE RAID 10 allows only 4 disks and one as spare disk.
Appendix D: Active Directory Basics Overview With Windows 2000, Microsoft introduced Active Directory (ADS), which is a large database/information store. Prior to Active Directory the Windows OS could not store additional information in its domain database. Active Directory also solved the problem of locating resources;...
Source Code Availability Thecus Technology Corp. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software. For more information on how you can obtain our source code, please visit our web site, http://www.thecus.com.
CGIC License Terms Basic License CGIC, copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Thomas Boutell and Boutell.Com, Inc. Permission is granted to use CGIC in any application, commercial or noncommercial, at no cost. HOWEVER, this copyright paragraph must appear on a "credits"...
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