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  • Page 1 Network Attached Storage TeraStation User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35011187 ver.02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 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 the Web Admin interface ......................16...
  • Page 3 Access Restrictions ............................50 Access Restrictions on NT Domain ......................52 Access Restrictions on Active Directory....................54 Access Restrictions through Delegate Authority to External SMB Server .........56 Chapter 8 Managing your TeraStation ............59 Name, Date and Time ...........................59 RAID Scanning ..............................61 Disk Check ................................62 Encrypt Hard Drives on the TeraStation ....................62...
  • Page 4 Extensions ................................137 Appendix ................... 139 Assign as Network Drive (Windows) .......................139 Mount as a Network Drive (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later) ...............140 Specifications ..............................141 Factory Defaults..............................142 Software ................................143 Info Folder ................................145 LCD Display ..............................146 Troubleshooting .............................150 TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 5 Data Backup ..............................151 GPL Information .............................151 Update the TeraStation’s Firmware ......................152 Glossary ................................153 Compliance Information ..........................155 TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 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 Hold down the power button on the TeraStation for three seconds to turn it on. Wait until the green power LED changes from flashing to lit. In the TS-RXL TeraStations, the LED is not illuminated. Continue to Step 4. Insert the TeraNavigator software CD into your computer. The TeraNavigator wizard will launch.
  • Page 8 Notes: • For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, and click [Open Web setting]. • The Web Admin interface requires Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explore 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: Power Button

    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 the Web Admin interface.

  • 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: Chapter 2 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 first 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 The Web Admin Interface

    Opening the Web Admin interface To configure your TeraStation, use the Web Admin interface from a browser on a computer connected to the same network. Launch NAS Navigator2. For Windows, click on the [BUFFALO NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop. For Mac OS X, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.
  • Page 18 •To open the Web Admin interface 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 the Web Admin interface by typing the IP address that you wrote down in step 2 into the address field of your browser.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Changing Raid Modes

    RAID mode. Note: • In this document, “recovery” means putting the TeraStation back to the state it was in before the malfunction happened. It does not mean 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 This mode uses the hard drives inside the TeraStation as individual hard disks. It is sometimes referred to as JBOD. The disk space you can use is the total space of all hard drives in the TeraStation. If a hard disk is damaged, you cannot recover data from that drive.

  • 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 perfom 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 perfom 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 perfom 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 perfom 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 43 to create a shared folder. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 27: Configuring A Hot Spare

    If you have 3 drives in a RAID 5 array, or 2 drives in a RAID 1 array, then you can configure another drive as a hot spare. If one of the drives in the array fails, the TeraStation will switch over to the hot spare immediately.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 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 the Web Admin interface (page 28).

  • Page 29: Formatting The External Drive

    • The time needed to format a hard drive varies based on the hard drive’s size and format type (a few seconds to several minutes). • The Info LED on the front of the TeraStation will flash during formatting. The TeraStation’s shared folders cannot be accessed until the disk format is complete.

  • Page 30: Set Access Restrictions On The External Drive

    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. * The TeraStation may not recognize a hard drive whose power mode is set to AUTO. Set the power mode to MANUAL for drives connected to the TeraStation.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Removing External Hard Drives

    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 the Web Admin interface. If the TeraStation is turned off, dismounting is not necessary.

  • Page 32: Dismounting From The Web Admin Interface

    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 Backup Data 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. Backup Data on the TeraStation You can back up folders on the TeraStation to any of the following destinations: •...
  • Page 34 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 35 • Subfolders of shared folders are not supported for backup. • To make a TeraStation or LinkStation that is on a different network available for use as a backup target, navigate to [System] - [Backup] - [View NAS Devices] in the source TeraStation’s Web Admin interface and add it by IP address.
  • Page 36 • ource and target TeraStations should be configured with similar Jumbo Frame settings. If you are experiencing problems backing up one TeraStation to another, try setting the frame size for both to the default (1518 bytes). • If you change formatting or RAID array settings, previously created backup jobs may no longer run correctly. Delete the old backup jobs and create new backup jobs for the new share(s).
  • Page 37 If you are using Jumbo Frame and backup data on TeraStation/LinkStation to another TeraStation/LinkStation, set the Ethernet frame size of those 2 TeraStation/LinkStation to the closest value. If Ethernet frame sizes of these are significantly different, the backup job may not be properly performed. In such a case, select the default frame size (1518 bytes).

  • Page 38: Replication

    TeraStation is copied to the second TeraStation virtually simultaneously. To configure Replication, use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN Port 2 on the first TeraStation to LAN Port 2 on the second TeraStation. The first TeraStation should be connected to the local Network by LAN Port 1.
  • Page 39 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 40: Time Machine

    Time Machine Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 10.5 or later. To use it with the TeraStation, configure the TeraStation as described below. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Network] - [Settings] - [Network Services] and click [AFP].
  • Page 41 Time Machine in step 3. Do not delete this folder or change its name, or Time Machine will not work properly. From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences]. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 42 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. Make sure that Time Machine is “on”. A backup will start in 120 seconds.

  • Page 43: Chapter 7 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 44: 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 45: Recycle Bin

    Only SMB shares may be hidden. If other protocols are checked for the share, such as [Apple], [Ftp], or [SFTP], you cannot select [Hide Share]. To open a hidden share, click [Start] - [Run] and enter \\TeraStation Name\Shared Folder name$\. Example: If your TeraStation is named “TS-XL001” with the default share “share” hidden, enter \\TS-XL001\share$\.
  • Page 46 Windows computer. With Mac 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 47 • If you want to access a different network from the TeraStation, use LAN Port 1. LAN Port 2 cannot access beyond the local subnet as it doesn’t have a default gateway. 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.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Importing Users

    • 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 50: 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 51: 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. In the Web Admin interface, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].
  • Page 52 • 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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. Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modify Settings] in the Admin interface. Select [Active Directory].
  • Page 56 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 57: Access Restrictions Through Delegate Authority To External Smb Server

    Windows 7/Vista and Windows Server 2003/Server 2008. Select [Start] - [Buffalo] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool] and select [Change the file security level] to change the security level (when changing back again, select [Change back the file security level]).
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: Chapter 8 Managing Your Terastation

    Chapter 8 Managing your TeraStation Name, Date and Time Configure the TeraStation’s host name, date, or time as follows: In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Modify Settings] in [System] - [Settings] - [Name]. Enter [TeraStation Name] and [Description]. Click [Save].
  • Page 61 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 62: 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. In the Web Admin interface, click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning].

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: E-Mail Notification

    E-mail Notification Your TeraStation can send you daily e-mail reports. It can also send you an e-mail when settings are changed or an error occurs. The following contents will be sent via E-mail. • Sends the status of hard drives at specified time •...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68: Beep Alerts

    Click [Save]. You’ve now configured alerts. LCD Display Settings You may configure the LEDs and LCD screen on the front of the TeraStation here. In the Web Admin interface, select [System] - [Maintenance] - [Front Panel Settings]. Click [Modify Settings].

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: Restore Factory Defaults

    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 72 Factory 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 73: 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 74: 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 75 (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 76: 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 the Web Admin interface, reboot the TeraStation by holding down the power button until it shuts down, then restarting it. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 77 Under [Port Trunking], click on [Modify Setiings]. Connect LAN Port 2 on the TeraStation to the switch. Hold down the TeraStation's power button for 3 seconds to turn it off. P ress it again to restart the TeraStation. Port Trunking is now configured.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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(*) TS-RXL...
  • Page 82 Click [Start] - [Network]. Double-click on the TeraStation’s server name. Double-click on the TeraStation’s printer icon (“LP”). Click [OK]. 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 83 Click [Start] - [Control Panel]. Click [Network and Internet Connections] icon. Double-click on [My Network Places] - [View workgroup computers] - (Name of the TeraStation Server name) in this order. Double-click on 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 84 Click [Enable]. 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 on the TeraStation’s printer icon (“lp”).

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 87: 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 88 Click [Access Restrictions]. Click [Add]. Check the user you created in step 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 89 • Usernames and passwords should be the same ones that the users log in to Windows with. • If two different quotas apply, such a a user quota and a group quota, the smaller quota is applied. Select [Users/Groups] - [Local Groups]. Click [Create Group]. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 90 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]. Configure the desired settings. Click [Access Restrictions]. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 91 Click [Local Groups]. Click [Add]. Check the group you created step 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 92: Terasearch

    TeraSearch Enable TeraSearch to allow text searches for strings (such as from a text file or data) on the TeraStation. In the Web Admin interface, select [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup]. Click the shared folder to create an index for.
  • Page 93 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 94: 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, and Windows 7.
  • Page 95 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]. Right-click on the icon of the shared folder on the TeraStation you have set the offline feature for.
  • Page 96 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 97: 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 98 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) Click [Save]. DFS has been configured. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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 100 • 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 if access is restricted.

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103 • Settings on the NFS Client will be applied to file access. However, if you write on root, uid and gid for all will be 99. • You cannot unify the uid and gid for user management on the TeraStation and for the users on NFS clients. • Root (admin) rights are required to perform the mount operation.

  • Page 104: Encrypting Data Transmission

    Encrypting Data from the Web Admin interface • Access https://<TeraStation’s IP address> instead of http://... to encrypt all data from the Web Admin interface. Note: Your computer may display “there is a problem with this site’s security”, but you may ignore this message and work normally.
  • Page 105 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 106: 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 107: Chapter 10 Nas Navigator2

    Windows 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 108 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 on your TeraStation’s icon to display these options. TeraStation User Manual...
  • Page 109 Create short cut 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.
  • Page 110 The following tasks may be Screen: performed from the TeraStation’s Properties window. Menu Item Description Web Admin Click [Open Web setting] to display the Web Admin interface. IP Settings Insert the check mark in [Obtain IP address automatically via DHCP] to assign IP address from DHCP server automatically.

  • Page 111: Mac Os X 10.3.9 Or Later

    Mac 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 112: Chapter 11 Software

    File Security Tool Before using the TeraStation with 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: Chapter 12 List Of Settings In The Web Admin Interface

    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 116 * 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 117 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 118: Users/Groups

    User]. 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 119 * 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 [Remove] to unregister from the group. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 120: 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 121 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 122 Consult your network administrator for details. [Use Windows Domain Controller as Authentication Server] Users are verified by a Domain Controller, but the TeraStation does not join the domain. * If you specify the Windows Domain Controller as an external SMB authentication server, the workgroup name of the TeraStation and the domain name of the Windows Domain Controller must match.
  • Page 123 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 124: 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] * You can enter up to 75 bytes(UTF-8). to change settings.
  • Page 125 • .AppleDouble • TheVolumeSettingsFolder • Network Trash Folder * Please 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 126 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 127 Rediscover Disk After performing the procedure to remove the hard drive, taking it off physically, and Disks 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 128 Data are not protected in the degrade mode, it is strongly recommended to immediately replace the erroneous hard drive. When running RAID Scanning in the first time, it is strongly recommended to backup data on the TeraStation in advance. [RAID Scanning]: Set whether using RAID Scanning or not.
  • Page 129 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 130 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 131 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 132 *2 “Time Stamp” here is not the time information that can be verified Windows Screen. Macintosh, but 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 133 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 134 [Store Files Locally] to change settings. To store logs on the TeraStation, select [Enable] for [Store Files Locally]. Select 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 135 [Fan Error], and [UPS power Error]. to 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 136 If the UPS is connected, it shows the status of the UPS. * This setting must be done after connecting the UPS and the TeraStation with a USB cable. UPS Connection Type Select a connection method with UPS.
  • Page 137 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 138: Extensions

    * This is the name to enter when accessing BuffaloNAS.com. It does not have to be the same name as the actual TeraStation. * If the TeraStation is left unconnected from the Internet a certain period of time, its WebAccess Service name registration will be deleted on the BuffaloNAS.com server.
  • Page 139 Time Machine Select [Enable] when using Time Machine on Mac OS X 10.5 to specify the Click [Modify Settings] to TeraStation as a backup destination. Select a shared folder as a backup change settings. destination in [Target Folder]. Mac Information...

  • Page 140: 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 OS’s help file.

  • Page 141: Mount As A Network Drive (Mac Os X 10.3.9 Or Later)

    Mount as a Network Drive (Mac 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 Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. Click [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

  • Page 142: Specifications

    Configured to RAID1 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 143: 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 144: 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 145 [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 dis- played on the screen. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 146: 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 147: Lcd Display

    LCD Display TeraStation has the LCD panel on the front of the unit. The following list shows the displayed items and their meanings. Normal Display You can switch the display by pressing the Display switch button on the front of the TeraStation. Also, you can configure the displayed items in [System] - [Maintenance] - [Front Panel Settings] on the Web Admin interface.
  • Page 148 Network Setting the network such as obtaining an IP address. Setting Config SYSTEM Updating the TeraStation’s firmware. F/WUPDATING * Do not turn off the TeraStation while updating. Web Setting Initializing web configuration. Initializing USB Diskx Checking Xth USB hard disk.
  • Page 149 RAID Arrayx Xth RAID array could not be mount. Turn off TeraStation, and turn it on again. If the error still Can’t Mount persists, rebuild RAID. If the error still persists, contact BUFFALO’s service center for repair.
  • Page 150 Examples of LCD Meaning Chip Error The circuit board is damaged. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. If the RTC Failure error still persists, contact BUFFALO’s service center for repair. Chip Error The circuit board is damaged. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. If the SATA1 Failure error still persists, contact BUFFALO’s service center for repair.

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 153: Update The Terastation's Firmware

    Update the TeraStation’s Firmware Visit BUFFALO’s web site to download the TeraStation’s firmware update, and run the update program. Double click the file you downloaded, and the file will be extracted and HTML file which shows to update is automatically displayed.

  • Page 154: Glossary

    This feature allows your PC to access files on the network consisted of TCP/IP. Transfer is made by using TeraStation as if it is online when your PC is offline, by the FTP client software. Transfer can be performed using the offline file function equipped with Windows independent on OS.
  • Page 155 Workgroup The groups which exists in the small Windows network. This is not for manage large networks. Files or printers can be shared within the workgroup. Windows provides this work group network feature as a standard feature. TeraStation User Manual...

  • Page 156: 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 157 ( 업무용 정보통신기기 ) 기이오니 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하 시기 바라며 만약 잘못 판매 또는 구입하였을 때 에는 가정용으로 교환하시기 바랍니다 . 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。 TeraStation User Manual...

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