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  • Page 1 Network Attached Storage TeraStation User Manual Buffalo Inc. www.buffalotech.com 35011187-05...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diagrams and Layout ..................5 TeraNavigator Setup .............................5 Diagrams and Layout ...........................10 Auto Power Mode ............................12 Chapter 2 Using your TeraStation .................. 13 Opening a Shared Folder ..........................13 Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC ..................14 Adding Additional TeraStations .......................15 Opening Settings ............................16 Chapter 3 Changing RAID Modes ...................
  • Page 3 Access Restrictions through Delegate Authority to External SMB Server .........60 Chapter 8 Managing your TeraStation ................63 Name, Date and Time ...........................63 RAID Scanning ..............................65 Disk Check ................................66 Encrypt Hard Drives on the TeraStation ....................66 Formatting Disks ............................67 Email Notification ............................68 UPS Settings ..............................70 TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 4 Beep Alerts ...............................71 LCD Display Settings .............................71 Changing the Admin Username and Password ..................72 Erase Data on the TeraStation Completely ...................73 Initialization ..............................74 Changing the IP Address ..........................76 Network ................................77 Port Trunking ..............................79 Update the TeraStation’s Firmware ......................80 Chapter 9 Extensions ...................
  • Page 5 ................... 149 Assign as Network Drive (Windows) .......................149 Mount as a Network Drive (OS X 10.3.9 or later).................150 Specifications ..............................151 Factory Defaults .............................152 Software ................................153 Info Folder ................................155 Troubleshooting.............................156 Data Backup ..............................157 GPL Information .............................157 Compliance Information ..........................158 TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 6: Diagrams And Layout

    Chapter 1 Diagrams and Layout TeraNavigator Setup To configure your TeraStation, insert the TeraNavigator CD into a Windows computer on the network and follow the directions, or use the following procedure. Connect cables Fasten the plug with the clamp.* TS-XL, TS-XEL...
  • Page 7 Note: Alternately, you can click Next to display more information about the power mode switch, which can turn the TeraStation on and o automatically. Right-click your TeraStation’s icon, and choose Properties - IP Address. Note: For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, then click Con gure - IP Address. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 8 Right-click the TeraStation icon in NAS Navigator2 and choose Settings. Notes: • For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, and click Settings. • Settings requires Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, or Safari 3 or later.
  • Page 9 • If your TeraStation fails to automatically obtain the time from NTP Server, verify the settings for the DNS server address of the TeraStation. You must set a primary DNS server address to specify an NTP server by host name.
  • Page 10 Note: For Mac OS, TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. Setup is now complete. You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.

  • Page 11: Diagrams And Layout

    Front View Rear View TS-XL TS-XEL TS-WXL 2 3 4 5 Front View Rear View 13 14 15 16 17 TS-RXL with cover attached 11 21 10 11 with cover removed Rear View 13 14 15 16 17 TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 12 10 Reset Button With the TeraStation powered on, hold down this button until it beeps (about 5 seconds) to reset the TeraStation’s IP address and password to the factory defaults. The password will not be reset if this functionality has been disabled from within Settings.

  • Page 13: Auto Power Mode

    Auto Power Mode The TeraStation can be configured to automatically turn on and off with your computer. To use this feature, install NAS Navigator2 on your computer(s) and then set the power mode switch on the back of your TeraStation to “AUTO”.

  • Page 14: Using Your Terastation

    The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed. Note: With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.

  • Page 15: Opening A Shared Folder From A Second Pc

    Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC Once you’ve connected the rst computer to the TeraStation, you don’t have to run the setup program again to connect additional computers. Just install NAS Navigator2 on each additional computer and use it to open the TeraStation’s shared folder as necessary.

  • Page 16: Adding Additional Terastations

    The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed. Note: With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. You can now use the TeraStation’s shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.

  • Page 17: Opening Settings

    Opening Settings To confi gure your TeraStation, use Settings from a browser on a computer connected to the same network. Launch NAS Navigator2. For Windows, click the BUFFALO NAS Navigator2 icon on your desktop. For Mac OS, double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock.
  • Page 18 •To open Settings from a different computer, refer to Quick Setup Guide and install NAS Navigator2. After the installation, follow Chapter 2, or, you may type the IP address of TeraStation on a web browser. • You may also open Settings by typing the IP address that you wrote down in step 2 into the address field of your browser.

  • Page 19: Changing Raid Modes

    RAID mode. Note: In this document, the term “Recovery” means reverting the TeraStation back to the state prior to the drive error or RAID mode change. It does not refer to reading data from failed hard drives. • RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) (Default for TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL) Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 4 hard drives.
  • Page 20 You can create an array and designate another drive as a hot spare (which automatically replaces a failed drive) for TS- XL and TS-RXL TeraStation models. You can also use 2 drives to create a RAID 1 array, use another drive as a hot spare, and use another as a regular drive, all at once.

  • Page 21: Using Normal Mode

    60 seconds and click Apply. • Changing structures of RAID array (Create/Delete) • Format Array or Disk • Delete Folder • Remove Disk • TeraStation’s Restore Factory Defaults • Rebuild RAID array Confirm Operation • Format TeraStation • Configure hot spare Screen •...

  • Page 22: Using Raid 5 Mode (4 Hard Drives)

    Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perform a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation.

  • Page 23: Using Raid 5 Mode (3 Hard Drives)

    Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perform a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation.

  • Page 24: Using Raid 10 Mode

    Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perform a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation.

  • Page 25: Using Raid 1 Mode

    Note: After the RAID array is changed, the TeraStation will perform a RAID check that will take about 5 hours per TB. File transfers will be slower during this period. While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation.

  • Page 26: Using Raid 0 Mode

    The Confirm Operation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the Confirmation Number field within 60 seconds, then click Apply. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have set up a RAID 0 array. Turn to page 47 to create a shared folder. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 27: Configuring A Hot Spare

    Drive Failures If a drive in the TeraStation fails, open the front cover and check the Status LED lights. If a drive’s Status LED is lit or flashing red, it is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. For replacement, use Buffalo OP-HD series drives of the same size.

  • Page 28: Adding An External Hard Drive

    Adding an External Hard Drive Connect an External Drive Your TeraStation includes 2 USB connectors (3 if it’s a TS-RXL). You can connect a Buffalo external hard drive to it for backup or extra storage. Connect the external drive as shown below. If the hard drive is already formatted, it will be detected automatically. If it is not formatted, format it from within Settings (page 28).

  • Page 29: Formatting The External Drive

    • Do not turn off or disconnect power to the TeraStation while formatting a hard drive. • If power mode switch is set to auto, then the TeraStation will turn off when the format is finished. • To erase all data on a disk, choose System - Restore/Erase.

  • Page 30: Set Access Restrictions On The External Drive

    USB printers. Devices that are not supported include USB hubs, card readers that recognize multiple card types, and USB mice and keyboards. • You can connect up to 2 hard drives to a TeraStation via its USB connectors (3 for a TS-RXL). Only Buffalo drives are supported.

  • Page 31: Removing External Hard Drives

    Chapter 5 Removing External Hard Drives If the TeraStation is on, always dismount external hard drives before disconnecting them. You may dismount drives with the Function button, or from within Settings. If the TeraStation is turned off, dismounting is not necessary.

  • Page 32: Dismounting From Settings

    The function button will flash blue (on the TS-RXL, the LED next to the function button will flash). Remove the USB device within 30 seconds. Note: After 30 seconds, the drive will be remounted. If this happens, perform another dismount before removing it. The USB drive may now be safely disconnected. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 Backup

    Backup Back Up from your Windows PC To back up data from your PC to the TeraStation, use the backup program, included with your TeraStation. The backup software can be installed from your TeraNavigator CD. Back Up from the TeraStation You can back up folders on the TeraStation to any of the following destinations: •...
  • Page 34 Normal, Overwrite-Append, and Overwrite-Differential Backups Folders that can be selected as the backup sources: • Shared folders on the TeraStation from which backup is configured (except for the “info” folder). This includes USB drives. • Shared folders on another TeraStation or LinkStation on the same network subnet (not including USB drives). * •...
  • Page 35 Backing up to a TeraStation on another network which is connected by a VPN You can back up to a TeraStation on another network as long as the two networks are connected by a VPN. Follow the procedure below to enter IP address of the target TeraStation.
  • Page 36 The first time the backup job runs is just like a normal backup. Each subsequent backup job will add all new files created in the backup source to the backup destination, but all files removed from the backup source will be deleted in the backup destination. The backup source and backup destination will always remain the same size. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 37 • Before they can be selected as backup target folders, folders on other TeraStations must be configured as backup destinations. • Hard drives formatted with FAT32 or FAT16 may come with some limitations if connected to the TeraStation. The following limitations may apply. For best results, use XFS or EXT3 formatted drives instead.
  • Page 38 • Backing up files or folders with multi-byte characters in their names may cause log files to output incorrectly. • If you change RAID settings or reformat a drive, you must redo all backup settings for the drive. If another TeraStation tries to use the drive as a backup destination without redoing the backup job, an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Using Terastation Batch Backup

    32, 35, and 36. Notes: In the cases below, a TeraStation cannot be selected as the backup source as described in step 4 on page 36. If this happens, change the settings as described on page 34. • If a password has been set for a TeraStation designated as a backup source.

  • Page 40: Replication

    Replication Replication is when you copy all data from one TeraStation onto another TeraStation. This allows you to easily create another backup unit should your main TeraStation ever fail, thus adding another layer of protection for your data. To initiate replication, simply connect a second TeraStation to your main TeraStation. You can plug in an Ethernet cable into the LAN port on each unit to link them together.
  • Page 41 • Replication will retry file transfers if they fail due to a temporary disconnection in the network. If the retry fails, an error will occur. The error LED on the front of the TeraStation will glow red and an alarm will sound. To repair, fix the network problem, then navigate to System - Backup - Replication and choose Resynchronize in Settings.
  • Page 42 USB drives. Folders that can be selected as destinations for replication: • Shared folders on the TeraStation where the replication job is configured (except for the “info” folder). This includes USB drives. *1 • Shared folders on another TeraStation or LinkStation on the same network subnet (not including USB drives). *1, *2 •...
  • Page 43 Replication to a TeraStation on a different network If your target TeraStation is on a different network or subnet, you may still configure replication as described above, but you must first add the target TeraStation to your list of off-subnet TeraStations as described below.

  • Page 44: Time Machine

    Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with OS X 10.5 or later. To use it with the TeraStation, configure the TeraStation as described below. In Settings, navigate to Network - Settings - Network Services and click AFP.
  • Page 45 TeraStation, and click Connect. Note: If the backup target folder on the TeraStation does not have access restrictions configured, type “admin” for the username and “password” for the Password. Ensure that Time Machine is set to "on". A backup job will start in 120 seconds, and you can still use your Mac as usual while Time Machine runs in the background.

  • Page 46: Restoring Backup Data

    Data backed up by TeraStation backup programs is copied to a destination folder on the TeraStation. No compression or encryption is performed on this data, so you can use Explorer or other tools to simply copy the backup data back to the original folder.

  • Page 47: Configuring Access Restrictions

    2008. • Depending on the security settings, the TeraStation may not be able to join, or may be able to join but may not be authenticated by a domain. In such a case, it is recommended to restrict access by delegating authority.

  • Page 48: Adding A Shared Folder

    •Shared folder descriptions can contain up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and spaces may be used. Do not use a symbol as the first character. • You may create up to 400 shared folders on the TeraStation. You have created a new shared folder.
  • Page 49 Recycle Bin Each shared folder on the TeraStation that is connected by SMB may have the recycle bin enabled or disabled from within Settings. If enabled, deleted data from a shared folder will be temporarily moved to a Trashbox subfolder. To recover deleted data, open the Trashbox folder and move files.
  • Page 50 Mac with any of the following characters, it will not display correctly on a Windows computer. With OS X 10.2 or later, you may have to connect to the TeraStation via AFP in order to display or copy any of the following characters: ? / ¥ = + <...
  • Page 51 Examples: You cannot use Mail Notification (cannot find the mail server), or you cannot find a TeraStation by IP address to configure as a backup destination. To resolve, place the TeraStation on the same subnet as the device that you are trying to connect to via LAN Port 2.

  • Page 52: Adding Users

    • Repetitive deletions and additions of users may cause the quota feature to not work properly. Even though the data is copied by the backup function of the TeraStation, the quota feature may not work properly if a user ID/group ID is duplicated.
  • Page 53 • If a line is incorrectly formatted, then the user in that line will not be registered. • If a username is already registered on the TeraStation, that user will be overwritten. • Commas should not be used in usernames, passwords, or user descriptions.

  • Page 54: Adding Groups

    • Repetitive deletions and additions of groups may cause the quota feature to not work properly. Even though the data is copied by the backup function of the TeraStation, the quota feature may not work properly if a user ID/group ID is duplicated.

  • Page 55: Access Restrictions

    Access Restrictions Setting Access Restrictions for Users/Groups The TeraStation allows you to specify which groups and users can access specific shared folders. Register Users and Groups to the TeraStation as described in the previous sections. 1 In Settings, click Shared Folders - Folder Setup.
  • Page 56 • If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain, you can set the access restrictions with the user names/group names which are registered on the domain. • If a specific user is assigned both Read Only and Read & Write, they will have Read Only access. The most restrictive access is always used. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 57: Access Restrictions On Nt Domain

    Access Restrictions on NT Domain The TeraStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. Create an account on the Domain Controller for the TeraStation. Note: If there is an option to “Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier”, then select it.
  • Page 58 Notes: • If you change the TeraStation’s name, you will no longer be able to use domain users and groups or access restrictions. Rejoin the domain. • If a domain user name contains more than 20 bytes, the TeraStation truncates it to 20 bytes.

  • Page 59: Access Restrictions On Active Directory

    Access Restrictions on Active Directory The TeraStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Directory domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only. 1 Click Network - Workgroup/Domain - Modify Settings in Settings. 1 Select Active Directory.
  • Page 60 Restrictions When Administrating in Active Directory Domain • When you have the TeraStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can resolve names for Active Directory domain. • After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator’s password which is needed to join the Active Directory domain must be changed at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail.

  • Page 61: Access Restrictions Through Delegate Authority To External Smb Server

    When setting Access Restrictions via Delegate Authority to External SMB Server, you need to change the security setting in Windows. Select Start - BUFFALO - File Security Tool - File Security Tool and select Change security level to change the security level (when changing back again, select Recover default security level).
  • Page 62 Windows domain controller as an external authentication server. • You can enter up to 23 bytes(UTF-8) for Workgroup Name. Alphanumeric characters, multi-byte characters, -(hyphen), _(underscore), and .(dot) may be used. Do not use a symbol as the first character. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 63 You have completed the settings for the Authentication Server. Restrictions When Administrating Delegate Authority Option • If you cannot access the TeraStation while logged into Windows using the account information registered to the authentication server, you cannot access shared folders on the TeraStation or set access restrictions.

  • Page 64: Managing Your Terastation

    Chapter 8 Managing your TeraStation Name, Date and Time Configure the TeraStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: In Settings, navigate to Modify Settings in System - Settings - Name. 1 Enter TeraStation Name and Description. 2 Click Save.
  • Page 65 Note: The TeraStation’s internal clock may run at a slightly different speed from other clocks on you network, and over a long period of time your network devices may show different times. If clocks on your network vary by more than 5 minutes it may cause unexpected behavior.

  • Page 66: Raid Scanning

    RAID Scanning allows regular scans of your RAID arrays to be configured to run automatically. Errors will be fixed as they are found if possible. For best results, schedule regular RAID scans if you use RAID arrays in your TeraStation. 1 In Settings, click System - Storage - RAID Scanning.

  • Page 67: Disk Check

    Disk Check A disk check tests the data on a drive in the TeraStation or connected via USB. Errors are fixed automatically. A disk check may run for more than ten hours. Shared folders cannot be accessed during the disk check. Do not turn off power to the TeraStation during the disk check.

  • Page 68: Formatting Disks

    • Do not turn off the power switch or disconnect power while formatting a hard drive. • If the power mode switch is set to auto, then the TeraStation will turn off when the format is finished. • To erase all data on a disk, choose System - Restore/Erase instead of formatting.

  • Page 69: Email Notification

    Email Notification Your TeraStation can send you daily email reports. It can also send you an email when settings are changed or an error occurs. The following contents will be sent via email. • Sends the status of hard drives at specified time •...
  • Page 70 Configuration Scree: http://172.16.37.62/ Continuous operating time: 13:51:57 • The content of mail which is sent periodically when Disk Error is selected TeraStation Status Report: DISK Error Notification: Failure: Fail to mount a disk DISK Error Notification The error occurred on HDD.

  • Page 71: Ups Settings

    Notes: • If the UPS has shut down the TeraStation because of a power outage, make sure that power has been restored before restarting the TeraStation. If the TeraStation is restarted after a shutdown, but power is not available, then the UPS will not shut down the TeraStation a second time even if its battery is running low.

  • Page 72: Beep Alerts

    You’ve now configured alerts. LCD Display Settings You may configure the LEDs and LCD screen on the front of the TeraStation here. In Settings, select System - Maintenance - Front Panel Settings. Click Modify Settings. 1 Configure the desired settings for LCD Setup and LED Setup.

  • Page 73: Changing The Admin Username And Password

    - _ @ ! # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , . / ; < > = ? ^ { } | ~ Do not use a symbol except -(hyphen) as the first character. • You cannot assign access restrictions to the “admin” account, or use it for WebAccess. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 74: Erase Data On The Terastation Completely

    Data: All deleted If you remove a drive and then erase all data on the TeraStation, the LCD display will show the error “HDx Error E22 HDx Can’t Mount” where x is the hard drive you removed. You can still use the TeraStation.

  • Page 75: Initialization

    Initialization Restore Factory Defaults To reset the TeraStation to its factory default settings, power on the unit and hold down the reset button for five seconds. Location of the reset button varies according to model. You will need to open or remove the drive door to access it. A key for the drive door is included in your TeraStation package.
  • Page 76 Defaults- Modify Settings and select Keep current admin password. Click Save. • If you disable resetting the admin password from the reset button, you can no longer configure the TeraStation if you forget the password. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 77: Changing The Ip Address

    Changing the IP Address Normally, the TeraStation’s IP address is set automatically from a DHCP server on your network. If you prefer, you can set it manually. To change the TeraStation’s IP address settings, your computer should be connected to the same router (subnet) as the TeraStation and should be running NAS Navigator2 (included on your TeraNavigator CD).

  • Page 78: Network

    Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694) Supported Not Supported Transmit TeraStation normally(1518) Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame (4102/7422/9694) Not Supported Not Supported No transmission TeraStation Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Jumbo Frame Not Supported (4102/7422/9694) Supported TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 79 (1518 bytes) instead. • If you are using Jumbo Frame and back up data from a LinkStation/TeraStation to another LinkStation/TeraStation, set the Ethernet frame sizes of the LinkStations/TeraStations to the same settings (or the closest available). If the Ethernet frame sizes are significantly different, the backup job may fail.

  • Page 80: Port Trunking

    *2 Your switch must support this. Enable LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) in the switch in advance. Refer to your switch’s manual for instructions on configuring it. Important: After configuring Port Trunking in Settings, reboot the TeraStation by holding down the power button until it shuts down, then restarting it. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 81: Update The Terastation's Firmware

    To configure port trunking, Connect LAN Port 1 on the TeraStation to a port on the switch. Do not connect LAN Port 2 yet. In Settings, navigate to Network - Settings - Port Trunking. Under "Port Trunking", click Modify Settings.

  • Page 82: Chapter 9 Extensions

    What is WebAccess ? WebAccess lets you access files on your TeraStation through the Internet. Access restrictions can be set for folders that are shared, and automatic router settings by UPnP and redirect functionality from the buffalonas.com server (similar to Dynamic DNS) make configuration easy.

  • Page 83: Direct Copy

    DirectCopy automatically copies movie, music, and images directly to the TeraStation from a USB device. You can connect many types of USB devices to the TeraStation, including USB hard drives, USB flash drives, single-card card readers, digital cameras, and USB printers. USB hubs, mice, keyboards, and card readers that support 2 or more cards are not supported.
  • Page 84 When the access LED of the USB device goes off, the copy is finished. Dismount the USB device before unplugging it. To dismount the USB device if the TeraStation is on, hold in the function button for 6 seconds. The blue LED will go out, and the USB device is dismounted. You may now unplug it safely.

  • Page 85: Eye-Fi Connected

    The name of the card or device that was set in Eye-Fi connected - Cards/Devices Settings in step 1 is displayed. Click the name of the card or device whose data will be transferred to the TeraStation. 1 Select Enable.
  • Page 86 • Only JPEG images are copied. • In step 7, if the TeraStation is not set as the Destination, images will not be transferred to the TeraStation. • After a picture is taken, it may take some time for it to be transferred to the TeraStation.

  • Page 87: Printserver

    PrintServer TeraStation is equipped with a USB connector on the back. You can connect a USB printer to the TeraStation as shown below. < TS-XL, TS-XEL > < TS-WXL > Connector USB Connector USB Printer(*) USB Printer(*) USB Cable(*) USB Cable(*) USB Printer(*) <...
  • Page 88 Click Start - Network. Windows 8, click Network in File Explorer. Double-click the TeraStation’s server name. Double-click the TeraStation’s printer icon (“LP”). Click OK. 1 Select your printer. Choose the manufacturer on the left and the model on the right. If your printer is not listed, click Have Disk and follow the printer manufacturer’s directions for installation.
  • Page 89 Click Start - Control Panel. Click Network and Internet Connections icon. Double-click My Network Places - View workgroup computers - (Name of the TeraStation Server name) in this order. Double-click the TeraStation’s printer icon (“lp”). If “The printer driver to your computer will be automatically installed. (...) Would you like to continue?” is displayed, click Yes.
  • Page 90 1 Click Enable. 2 Click Save. Refer to your printer’s manual to install the printer driver. Double-click My Network Places (*) -Entire Network - (the TeraStation Server Name). * On Windows NT 4.0 this is Network. Double-click the TeraStation’s printer icon (“lp”).

  • Page 91: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer Sleep Timer will automatically turn your TeraStation on and off at specific times to save energy. In Sleep mode, the TeraStation’s hard drives, display panel, and LED lights are turned off. To use Sleep Timer, set your TeraStation’s power mode switch to manual.
  • Page 92 Notes: •To exit sleep mode, hold in the power button on the TeraStation for about 3 seconds. The unit will power on. •The TeraStation will not go into sleep mode while performing Check Disk, Disk Format, or Backup, or if a backup is scheduled within 5 minutes of the current time.

  • Page 93: Disk Quotas

    • Quotas apply per drive or per array. If a quota is set to 1 GB, each array or drive can use maximum of 1 GB. • Quotas can’t be set for external USB hard drives connected to the TeraStation, only internal drives.
  • Page 94 Click Add. 1 Check the user you created in step 2. 2 Click Add. Select level of access privileges for the user you added from Read Only or Read & Write. Click Save. You’ve configured a disk quota. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 95 • Usernames and passwords should be the same ones that the users log in to Windows with. • If two different quotas apply, such a user quota and a group quota, the smaller quota is applied. 1 Select Users/Groups - Local Groups. 2 Click Create Group. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 96 2 Select a user from step 2, and click Edit User. Select the group created in step 4 for Primary Group and click Save. Click Shared Folders - Folder Setup. Click Create Folder. 1 Configure the desired settings. 2 Click Access Restrictions. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 97 2 Click Add. 1 Check the group you created step 4. 2 Click Add. Select level of access privileges for group you added from Read Only or Read & Write. Click Save. You have configured a group quota. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 98: Terasearch

    TeraSearch Enable TeraSearch to allow text searches for strings (such as from a text file or data) on the TeraStation. In Settings, select Shared Folders - Folder Setup. Click the shared folder to create an index for. 1 Click Include folder in search indexing for TeraSearch.
  • Page 99 TeraStation) :3000/ Tip: You can get the IP address of your TeraStation from its front panel LCD display, or from NAS Navigator2. Enter a username and password from an account on the TeraStation and click Login. For example, the guest account, with blank password, will work.

  • Page 100: Offline Files

    Offline Files Your PC can access files from the TeraStation even when it’s not connected to the network if Offline Files are enabled. Offline Files are updated and saved on the computer when it’s online. Offline Files work with Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
  • Page 101 If "Fast User Switching" in Windows XP is enabled, the screen above will not be displayed. In such a case, open User Accounts in the Control Panel and uncheck "Use Fast User Switching". 1 Right-click the icon of the shared folder on the TeraStation you have set the offline feature for.
  • Page 102 After the synchronization is complete, you can open offline files even after disconnecting from the network that the TeraStation is on. Offline files can be accessed through the UNC to the original location. Note: If offline files are available, the icon is displayed in the systray.

  • Page 103: Dfs (Distributed File System)

    In the following example, when the client computer addresses //tera/share/backup, it’s actually looking at files located at //pc_srv/backup. This is transparent to the user of the client computer. If the TeraStation is configured to address multiple DFS shares, then shares on other devices could be addressed as native shares on the TeraStation. For example, //tera/share/share might actually address data located at //link/share.
  • Page 104 1 Enter Link Name, Destination Hostname, and Destination Folder. Notes: The following machines can be DFS link destinations: • TeraStations • Windows PC with SMB (Mac OS and Linux are not supported) 2 Click Save. DFS has been configured. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 105: Ftp Server

    FTP Server By default, the TeraStation’s shares are only accessible by users connected to the same network or router as the TeraStation. The optional FTP server allows users to access the TeraStation from outside of the local network. You may enable it as follows.
  • Page 106 - disk1 share - usbdisk1 • The internal hard drive of the TeraStation is displayed as disk1, and a USB hard drive (optional) will be displayed as usbdisk1. • ”usbdisk1” is not displayed when the USB hard drive is not connected or access is restricted.

  • Page 107: Accessing From A Nfs Client

    Note: • If you use a public folder of the TeraStation set by NFS as a hard drive for VMware ESX/ESXi, it is required to set NFS Mode to Kernel mode in order to use it (It is set to User mode by default).
  • Page 108 The IP address and the hostname of the client are added. Notes: • To remove, check the box next to the hostname and click Delete Client. • You may be able to connect via NFS from a computer that is not registered as a client. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 109 Japanese file names normally even over an SMB connection (this is not possible in Windows Service for Unix). • The same uid and gid cannot be set for user management on the TeraStation and for users on NFS clients. You’ve completed the steps to access the TeraStation via NFS.

  • Page 110: Encrypting Data Transmission

    Encrypting Data Transmission Encrypting Data from Settings • Access “https://<TeraStation’s IP address>” instead of “http://...” to encrypt all data from Settings. Note: Your computer may display “there is a problem with this site’s security”, but you may ignore this message and work normally.
  • Page 111 SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a public key encryption method. SSL operation is managed by 2 files: (1) server.crt (SSL Certificate) TeraStation will send this certificate to other computers, which will use it as a key for encryption. The TeraStation will then receive encrypted data and use the server.key (SSL Key) to decrypt them.

  • Page 112: Wake On Lan

    2 Click Save. Wake on LAN is now enabled. As long as it is connected to power and the network, you can turn on the TeraStation re- motely. To turn the TeraStation on remotely, send a Wake on LAN packet to the TeraStation on UDP port 2304.

  • Page 113: Web Server

    Web Server The TeraStation can be used as a web server. In addition to html files, images, and JavaScript, the TeraStation also allows installation of Perl script and PHP script files. The TeraStation’s web server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing.

  • Page 114: Mysql Server

    MySQL server The TeraStation can be used as a MySQL server. A MySQL database may be installed and linked with the web server. The TeraStation’s MySQL server is for advanced users only. Do not enable it unless you know what you’re doing.

  • Page 115: Chapter 10 Nas Navigator2

    Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/2000 and Windows Server2003/Server2008 If you set up the TeraStation with the TeraNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed and configured to run automatically in the system tray at startup. You can launch NAS Navigator2 in either of the following ways: •...
  • Page 116 Refresh Searches the TeraStation again. I’m here (*) Ring a tone from the TeraStation when click it (This option is disabled if the product does not support this feature). * Click your TeraStation’s icon to display these options. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 117 Create Shortcut Creates the shortcut icon to the searched TeraStation’s shared folder (share). I’m here Rings a tone from the TeraStation (This option is disabled if the product does not support this feature). Refresh Refreshes list of NAS devices. Browse Shares Displays NAS Navigator2 window.
  • Page 118 The following tasks may be Screen: performed from the TeraStation’s Properties window. Menu Item Description Confi guration Click Settings to display Settings. IP Address Insert the check mark in Use DHCP to assign IP address from DHCP server automatically. If there is no DHCP server in the network, you cannot use this function.

  • Page 119: Os X 10.3.9 Or Later

    OS X 10.3.9 or later If you installed the TeraStation with the TeraNavigator CD, NAS Navigator2 was installed automatically. To launch it, click the NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock. Click a TeraStation’s icon to display its total capacity, used capacity, Workgroup, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, MAC Address and Firmware.

  • Page 120: Chapter 11 Software

    File Security Tool Before using the TeraStation with Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008, you will need to change the security settings to allow access to NAS devices. The File Security Tool makes these changes for you automatically during installation from the TeraNavigator CD, or you may run it manually as described below.

  • Page 121: Ns-Shft

    This software stores your TeraStation’s configuration settings as a file on your computer. You may use it to restore settings on the TeraStation, or copy the settings to a different TeraStation of the same model. After installation, read the help files at (All) Programs - BUFFALO - NS-SHFT - Manual (PDF) for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 122: Ext3 Reader

    EXT3 Reader The best format for external USB hard drives attached to the TeraStation is EXT3, a native Linux format, but this format is not normally supported by Windows. The EXT3 Reader software allows you to ready files from an EXT3 hard drive directly connected to your Windows PC.

  • Page 123: List Of Items In Settings

    Displays the TeraStation’s name. Firmware version Displays TeraStation’s Firmware version number. IP Address Displays the IP addresses of the TeraStation’s LAN Ports 1 and 2. Displays workgroups on the TeraStation. Workgroup Storage Displays total space and used space of internal hard drives.
  • Page 124 * Directory information will also be sustained in the trashbox. * One trashbox folder can be set per shared folder on the TeraStation and per connected USB hard drive. * The USB hard drives must be formatted as EXT3, XFS or FAT 32 in order to use trashbox.
  • Page 125 Remote backup password When you back up data from other TeraStation to this unit via network, you can set up the password so that this unit is mistakenly selected as a backup destination. * You can enter up to 8 bytes(UTF-8) including alphanumeric character, hyphen(-), and underscore(_).

  • Page 126: Users/Groups

    To delete the user, select the user and click Delete. If you have selected Delegate Authority to External SMB Server, you can convert the user you registered at the TeraStation to the external SMB server certificated user when you clicking Convert the local users to the external user.
  • Page 127 * You cannot let Domain Users that are obtained from the Domain Controller belong to Local Users/ any group. Group Members Group Members Displays users who are registered to a group. Select User group register and click Disconnect to unregister from the group. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 128: Network

    FTP: It is set to Disable by default. * You cannot connect to the TeraStation via FTP from a Mac, even if you add FTP to the shared folder settings.To use FTP, change this setting to Enable. Backup/Replication: It is set to Enable by default.
  • Page 129 Port Trunking Enable Port Trunking to use two Ethernet connections to the TeraStation. The following configurations are available: • Off : Do not use port trunking. • Round-robin policy : Sets a round-robin policy for fault tolerance and load Port Trunking balancing.
  • Page 130 Select to access the TeraStation from a workgroup network. Authentication Delegate Authority to TeraStation (recommended) Only users that are registered in the TeraStation can access it. Local users’ usernames and passwords must match the usernames and passwords of their Windows logins. Delegate Authority to External SMB Server Access to the TeraStation is controlled by an Authentication Server.
  • Page 131 When accessing from an NFS client, enable NFS. NFS Client Setup Add Client adds an NFS Client. To add a client, enter the IP address and host name of NFS client. To delete a client, select it and click Delete Client. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 132 • Use this folder as the installation location for HTML files and PHP scripts. • Example: If the target folder is set as a shared folder with the name “web”, HTML files, PHP files, and other content are installed under \\(TeraStation name)\web\htdocs over the SMB.
  • Page 133 Enable to use SNMP. SNMP community name Enter the SNMP community name. SNMP trap notify Enable to receive TeraStation errors and information as a trap. Click Modify Settings to trap notify community This sets the community name when receiving information as a trap.

  • Page 134: System

    * Alphanumeric characters, -(hyphen), and _(underscore) may be used. * Do not use a symbol as the first character. Name Description Enter a description of the TeraStation (optional) to describe it on the network. Click Modify Settings to * You can enter up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). change settings.
  • Page 135 • .AppleDouble • TheVolumeSettingsFolder • Network Trash Folder * Make sure the TeraStation is not selected as a backup destination of other TeraStations before running a disk check. * You cannot run Disk Check for the following types of drives.
  • Page 136 The time required to format a disk will vary depending on the space to be used (a few minutes). * You cannot format a disk when you have set up a backup job. Warning: Do not format a drive if the TeraStation is configured as a backup device for another TeraStation. * Format type...
  • Page 137 After performing the procedure to remove the hard drive, taking it off physically, and replacing to another hard drive, click here to have the TeraStation recognize a drive again without restarting the unit. RAID Array This is displayed when clicking the name on the RAID array Screen.
  • Page 138 RAID Scanning: When running RAID Scanning in the first time, it is strongly recommended to backup Click Modify Settings data on the TeraStation in advance. to change settings. RAID Scanning: Set whether using RAID Scanning or not.
  • Page 139 View NAS Devices Off Subnet To add a LinkStation or TeraStation which is not on the list, or is on another network, TeraStations enter its IP address and click Add. To remove a LinkStation or TeraStation from the list, select it and click Delete.
  • Page 140 Click Create New Job to set up to 8 backup timers. Backup Configuration Screen will be displayed when clicking Job Name. Backup data saved on the TeraStation to the USB external hard drive or another Link/ TeraStation at the specified time.
  • Page 141 The character * expresses 1 - 2 (number). Screen. • If the data is backup to the TeraStation, the “target” below the shared folder name of the backup source will be displayed. • Backup Log is created under following name within the backup source folder.
  • Page 142 *2 “Time Stamp” here is not the time information that can be verified Windows Mac, but Screen. the time information managed by TeraStation. *3 If there is the difference in the shared folders that is above the backup folder, files will not be deleted.
  • Page 143 Backup Folders • Shared folders on the Link/TeraStation displayed in “View NAS Devices”. • usbdisk1 and usbdisk2 connected to the backup source of the TeraStation * Do not specify the backup source folder which include Japanese katakana in the folder name.
  • Page 144 Syslog Store Files Locally Click Modify Settings To store logs on the TeraStation, select Enable for Store Files Locally. Select to change settings. one of the TeraStation’s shared folders as the Target Folder. A subfolder called “system_log” will be created in that folder, and logs will be saved to that subfolder.
  • Page 145 Error, and UPS power Error. change settings. Display Select items to display on LCD display at the front of the TeraStation from Host IP, Disk Mode, Time and HDD Usage. Flip Display Items Set if automatically switching the item to display on the LCD or not.
  • Page 146 Select to synchronize the TeraStation with a UPS that is directly connected. synchronize with UPS connected to other TeraStation on the network: Select to synchronize the TeraStation with a UPS that is connected to a different TeraStation on the same network.
  • Page 147 5 seconds) . * You may no longer be able to configure TeraStation if you forget the password if selecting Keep current admin password. Never forget the password.

  • Page 148: Extensions

    • Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use WebAccess. settings. • If your TeraStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days or more, your BuffaloNAS name and account may be deleted from the BuffaloNAS.com server.
  • Page 149 • Write this name down in a safe place. You will need it to use WebAccess. • If your TeraStation is left disconnected from the Internet for 60 days or more, your BuffaloNAS name and account may be deleted from the BuffaloNAS.com server.

  • Page 150: Appendix

    Note: If TeraStation is not connected to the network or is off at the time your computer is booted, “The network path could not be found. The connection was not established” is displayed. If you want to assign a folder other than the shared folder as a network drive manually using the function built into your OS, refer to operation system’s help file.

  • Page 151: Mount As A Network Drive (Os X 10.3.9 Or Later)

    Mount as a Network Drive (OS X 10.3.9 or later) You can easily map the TeraStation’s shared folder as a network drive by using NAS Navigator2 included in the package on OS X 10.3.9 or later. Click NAS Navigator2 icon in the Dock.

  • Page 152: Specifications

    Configured to RAID 1 mode for TS-WXL/R1. Configured to Normal mode for TS-WXL/1D. Note: If the hard drives in the TeraStation are malfunctioned, replace with the hard drive OP-HD Series (with the same capacity as the malfunctioned hard drive) manufactured by Buffalo which is sold separately.

  • Page 153: Factory Defaults

    “share” (for both Windows and Macintosh computers). The recycle bin is set to Enabled on “share” by default. DHCP Client Normally, the TeraStation will get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network. If no DHCP server is available, then an IP address will be assigned as follows: IP Address: 169.254.xxx.xxx (xxx is assigned randomly when booting the TeraStation).

  • Page 154: Software

    This software allows to recover the TeraStation's configuration information when necessary which is saved to a configu- ration file (nas_config file) on the computer via the network. After Setup, refer to (All) Programs - BUFFALO - NS-SHFT - User Manual (PDF) for the instructions of how to use it.
  • Page 155 EXT3 Reader Read USB hard drive on Windows which is formatted in EXT3 on TeraStation. Note: To delete the software installed, click Options - Delete Software in TeraNavigator. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 156: Info Folder

    Info Folder In the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the TeraStation, Install programs such as the manual, NAS Naviga- tor2, or Easy Backup are included. When you want to read the manual on your computer in the network, install the utili- ties when you want.

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In the folder called “info” on the internal hard disk of the TeraStation, Install programs such as the manual, NAS Naviga- tor2, or Easy Backup are included. When you want to read the manual on your computer in the network, install the utili- ties when you want.

  • Page 158: Data Backup

    If you map Shared Folders on the TeraStation as a Network Drive, you may suddenly not be able to access TeraStation when the IP address or Workgourp is changed. In Such a case, follow the instructions on the front of this sheet and open the shared folder on the TeraStation by using NAS Navigator2.

  • Page 159: Compliance Information

    • The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end of life equipment appropriately. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 160 ( 업무용 정보통신기기 ) 매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라 며 , 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으 로 합니다 . BSMI 警告使用者 : 這是甲類的資訊產品 , 在居住的環境中使用時 , 可能會造成射頻 干擾 , 在這種情況下 , 使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。 声明 : 此为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要 用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。 TeraStation User Manual...

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