Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview; Product Highlights; File Server - Thecus N4100PRO User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the Thecus N4100PRO IP Storage Server. The Thecus
N4100PRO is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to
storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID
features that provide data security and recovery—over ten Terabyte of storage is
available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing the N4100PRO to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The N4100PRO
offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard
drives for use in another N4100PRO, securing the continuity of data in the event of
hardware failure. The N4100PRO allows data consolidation and sharing between
Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments. The N4100PRO's
user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages.

Product Highlights

File Server

First and foremost, the N4100PRO allows you to store and share files over an IP
network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your
files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based
interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to
Chapter 5: Using the N4100PRO > Using WebDisk.

FTP Server

With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N4100PRO over the Internet with their favorite FTP programs.
You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to
Chapter 4: System Network> FTP .

iTunes Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N4100PRO enables digital music to be
shared and played anywhere on the network!
To set up the iTunes Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Application Server>iTunes Configuration.

Media Server

With the built-in Media Server capability, the N4100PRO provides media streaming
service to stand-alone networked home media adapters that support the UPnP AV
protocol or are Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard compliant.
To set up the Media Server, refer to
Chapter 4: System Network >Media Server.
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