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  • Page 1 Thecus N7700SAS FW v3.00.01 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademark Notice

    About This Manual All information in this manual has been carefully verified to ensure its correctness. In case of an error, please provide us with your feedback. Thecus Technology Corporation reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Do NOT expose the N7700SAS to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids. Do NOT place the N7700SAS on any uneven surfaces. DO NOT place the N7700SAS in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat sources. DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the N7700SAS. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Checking System Status ..............16 System Status Normal..............16 System Trouble ................16 Chapter 3: First Time Setup ............17 Overview .....................17 Thecus Setup Wizard ................17 LCD Operation ..................19 LCD Controls ................19 Display Mode ................19 USB Copy ....................20 Management Mode...............
  • Page 5 Language Selection ................25 System Information................25 Product Information ..............25 System/Service Status ..............26 Logs ..................27 System Management ................28 Time: Setting system time ............28 Notification configuration .............. 29 Firmware Upgrade ............... 30 UPS Setting ................30 Schedule Power On/Off..............31 Wake-Up On LAN (WOL) ...............
  • Page 6 Uploading Pictures to Albums ............107 EXIF Information ............... 107 Slide Shows ................108 Mapping a Client PC to the N7700SAS ..........108 Windows .................. 108 Apple OS X ................108 Mapping the N7700SAS as an iSCSI Drive ......... 109 Windows 2000/XP..............
  • Page 7 Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router..........115 Part III - Setting up Virtual Servers (HTTPS)........115 Firewall Software Configuration ............115 Replacing Damaged Hard Drives............116 Hard Drive Damage..............116 Replacing a Hard Drive ............... 116 RAID Auto-Rebuild ..............116 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    N7700SAS, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The N7700SAS allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments.

  • Page 9: Media Server

    >RAID Information. Dual Mode Support N7700SAS is not only a file server, but it also supports iSCSI initiators. Your server can access N7700SAS as a direct-attached-storage over the LAN or Internet. There is no easier way to expand the capacity of your current application servers. All the storage needs can be centrally managed and deployed.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your N7700SAS package should contain the following items: N7700SAS Unit x1 Power Cord x1 QIG (Quick Installation Guide) x1 CD-Title x2 (DriveClone5 Pro CD & Universal CD) Ethernet Cable x2 Screw Kit & Key-Luck x1 HDD Compatibility list Card x1 Multiple Languages Warranty Card x1 Please check to see if your package is complete.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front Panel The Thecus N7700SAS’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and hard disk trays: Front Panel Item Description • Solid blue: System is power on. 1.Power LED 2.System LED • Solid orange: system is being upgraded or system startup; data currently inaccessible 3.WAN LED...

  • Page 12: Hard Disk Trays

    Hard Disk Trays Each of the N7700SAS’s hard disk trays has a lock, a latch, and two LED indicators: Hard Disk Trays Item Description 1.HDD Power LED • Solid blue: hard disk is powered on 2.HDD • Blinking green: system is accessing data on the hard disk Access/Error LED 3.Lock...
  • Page 13 Back Panel Item Description 1.LAN Port • LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch or router 2.WAN Port • WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch or router 3.Serial Port • This port is for external UPS device 4.eSATA Port •...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    1. Remove a hard disk tray from the N7700SAS. 2. Slide the new SATA hard disk into the tray and fasten the screws. 3. Insert the hard disk and tray back into the N7700SAS until it snaps into place and lock it with a key if desired.

  • Page 15: Cable Connections

    2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector socket. Press the power supply switch to turn on the power supply. 3. Press the power button on the Front Panel to boot up the N7700SAS.

  • Page 16: Checking System Status

    Checking System Status After making connections on the N7700SAS and powering up, check whether the system status is normal or has trouble by observing indicators on the front panel and hard disk trays. System Status Normal The system status is normal if:...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: First Time Setup

    Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and powered on, you can configure the N7700SAS so that it is accessible to your network users. There are two ways to set up your N7700SAS: using the Thecus Setup Wizard or the LCD display.
  • Page 18 6. Name your N7700SAS and configure the network IP address. If your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the N7700SAS to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may also use a static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually.

  • Page 19: Lcd Operation

    Thecus Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems before using the unit. LCD Operation The N7700SAS is equipped with an LCD on the front for easy status display and setup. There are four buttons on the front panel to control the LCD functions. LCD Controls ↵...

  • Page 20: Usb Copy

    USB Copy The USB Copy function enables you to copy files stored on USB devices such as USB disks and digital cameras to the N7700SAS by press button. To use USB copy, follow the steps below: 1. Plug your USB device into an available USB port on the Front end.

  • Page 21: Step 1: Network Setup

    Basics. Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication Once the RAID is ready, you can begin to create local users for the N7700SAS, or choose to setup authentication protocols such as Active Directory (AD). For more on managing users, go to Chapter 4:User and Group Authentication.
  • Page 22 iTunes Server Media Server Printer Server Photo Server...

  • Page 23: Overview

    N7700SAS anywhere on the network. Web Administration Interface Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N7700SAS Web Administration Interface: 1. Type the N7700SAS’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP address is http://192.168.1.100)

  • Page 24: Message Bar

    N7700SAS. User and Group Authentication Allows configuration of users and groups. Application Server Printer Server and iTunes Server to set up of the N7700SAS. Module Management System and user Module to install of the N7700SAS. Backup Category of Backup Features set up of the N7700SAS.

  • Page 25: Logout

    Information provides viewing on current Product info, System Status, Service Status and Logs. The menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the N7700SAS. From here, you can discover the status of the N7700SAS, and also other details. Product Information Once you login, you will first see the basic Product Information screen providing Manufacturer, Product No., Firmware Version, and System Up Time...

  • Page 26: System/Service Status

    Status screens appear. These screens provide basic system and service status information. System Status Item Description CPU Loading (%) Displays current CPU workload of the N7700SAS. CPU Fan Speed Displays current CPU fan status. System Fan Speed Displays the current status of the system fan. Up Time Shows how long the system has been up and running.

  • Page 27: Logs

    NFS Status The status of the Network File Service Server. SMB/CIFS Status The status of the SMB/CIFS server. FTP Status The status of the FTP server. Media Server The status of the Media Server Nsync Status The status of the Nsync server. UPnP Status The status of the UPnP service.

  • Page 28: System Management

    Select YES to allow the N7700SAS to synchronize with an NTP Server server of your choice. Press Apply to change. If an NTP server is selected, please make sure your N7700SAS’s network has WARNING been setup to access the NTP server.

  • Page 29: Notification Configuration

    Notification configuration From the menu, choose the Notification item, and the Notification Configuration screen appears. This screen lets you have the N7700SAS notify you in case of any system malfunction. Press Apply to confirm all settings. See following table for a detailed description of each item.

  • Page 30: Firmware Upgrade

    • The beeper only beeps if it is enabled in the System Notification menu. NOTE • Check Thecus website for the latest firmware release and release notes • Downgrading firmware is not permitted. Do not turns off the system during the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 31: Schedule Power On/Off

    From the menu, choose the Schedule Power On/Off item and the Schedule Power On/Off screen appears. To designate a schedule for the N7700SAS to turn on and off, first enable the feature by checking the Enable Schedule Power On/Off checkbox.

  • Page 32: Wake-Up On Lan (Wol)

    System will turn off at 8:00 AM on Monday. System will turn off at 16:00 PM on Monday, if it was on. If the system was already off at 16:00 PM on Monday, system will stay off. Wake-Up On LAN (WOL) The N7700SAS has the ability to be awoken from sleep mode via WAN port.

  • Page 33: Snmp Support

    From the menu, choose the WOL item, and the Wake-up On LAN screen appears. From here, you can Enable or Disable. Wake-up On LAN Configuration Item Description WOL Service Enable or Disable WOL service Apply Click Apply to save changes. SNMP Support From the menu, choose the SNMP item and the SNMP Support screen appears.

  • Page 34: Config Mgmt

    See the following table for a detailed description of each item. Change Administrator and LCD Entry Password Item Description New Password Type in a new administrator password. Confirm Password Type the new password again to confirm. Apply Press this to save your changes. ˙...
  • Page 35 ˙ Factory default From the menu, choose the Factory Default item and the Reset to Factory Default screen appears. Press Apply to reset the N7700SAS to factory default settings. Resetting to factory defaults will not erase the data stored in the hard disks, WARNING WILL revert all the settings to the factory default values.
  • Page 36 To perform a file system check, click Apply. Once clicked, the following prompt will appear: Click Yes to reboot the system. Once the system has rebooted, you will be returned to the File System Check prompt. There you will see the available RAID volumes to run the file system check on except ZFS volume, ZFS has no need to perform file system check.
  • Page 37 When the file system check is run, the system will show 20 lines of information until it is complete. Once complete, the results will be shown at the bottom. The system must be re booted before the N7700SAS can function NOTE normally after file syste...

  • Page 38: System Network

    See a description of each item in the following table: WAN Configuration Item Description Host name Host name that identifies the N7700SAS on the network. Domain name Specifies the domain name of the N7700SAS. To set a server name for NetBIOS computer. WINS Server MAC Address MAC address of the network interface.

  • Page 39: Lan

    Most Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switches/Routers do not support Jumbo Frame and you will not be able to connect to your N7700SAS after Jumbo Frame is turned on. If this happens, turn off the N7700SAS. Then, press the reset button on the front panel right below power button System will bring your network settings back to factory default.

  • Page 40: Dhcp Server Configuration

    IP address and End IP address. Samba / CIFS There are 4 options is currently allow Admin to Enable/Disable to operate N7700SAS associated with Samba / CIFS protocol. With the option changed, it will need to reboot system to activate.

  • Page 41: Samba Recycle Bin

    Samba Recycle Bin The N7700SAS is supported recycle bin via SMB/CIFS protocol. Simply enable it then all of deleted files/folders will reside in the “.recycle” folder with hidden attribution in each share. In general, Windows has default to invisible all of hidden folders/files. So please enable this option to view “.recycle”...

  • Page 42: Nfs Setup

    Apply Click Apply to save your changes. N7700SAS can act as a FTP server, enabling users to download and upload files with their favorite FTP programs. From the System Network menu, choose the FTP item, and the FTP screen appears. You can change any of these items and press...

  • Page 43: Media Server

    Selections include Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 MB/s. To access the share folder on the N7700SAS, use the appropriate user login and password set up on the Users page. Access control to each share folder is set up on the ACL page (Storage Management >...

  • Page 44: Share Media Folders

    Shared Media Folders Select the folder(s) that contains media files to be shared. Rescan Click the Rescan button to have the N7700SAS for new contents in the selected media folder. Share Media Folders Once the Media Server software is installed, you can start adding folders that contain the media that you would like to share.

  • Page 45: Http/ Web Disk

    4. Setup the DMA (These steps will be different if you use a different DMA) a. From the Server List screen, select “N7700SAS: Media Server” as the server. b. Go to My Media c. Click on the Up/Down Arrow buttons to select Music Jukebox, Photo Albums, or Video Clips d.

  • Page 46: Upnp

    From the System Network menu, choose the Nsync Target item, and the Nsync Setting screen appears. Enable or Disable your Nsync Target Server. Press Apply to confirm your settings. Once Nsync Target has been enabled, the other Thecus NAS product is able to operate remote replication to this NAS system. Bonjour Setting Bonjour, is Apple Inc.'s trade name for its implementation of Zeroconf, a service...

  • Page 47: Storage Management

    Bonjour enabled applications and devices. Storage Management The Storage menu displays the status of storage devices installed in the N7700SAS, and includes storage configuration options such as RAID and disk settings, folder configuration, space allocation and ISO Mount.

  • Page 48: S.m.a.r.t. Information

    Bad Block scan Yes to start scan Bad Block. Total Capacity Shows the total SATA/SAS hard disk capacity. Disk Power The administrator can set the disk to power down after a period of Management inactivity. When the Status shows Warning, it usually means there are bad sectors on the NOTE hard disk.

  • Page 49: Bad Block Scan

    From the Storage menu, choose the RAID item and the RAID Information screen appears. This screen lists the RAID volumes currently residing on the N7700SAS. From this screen, you can get information about the status of your RAID volumes, as well as the capacities allocated for data, and iSCSI.

  • Page 50: Create A Raid

    RAID Information Item Description Master RAID The RAID volume currently designated as the Master RAID volume. ID of the current RAID volume. NOTE: All RAID IDs must be unique. RAID Level Shows the current RAID configuration. Status Indicates status of the RAID. Can read either Healthy, Degraded, or Damaged.
  • Page 51 2. On the RAID Configuration screen, set the RAID storage space as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 — see Appendix C: RAID Basics for a detailed description of each. 3. Specify a RAID ID. 4.

  • Page 52: Raid Level

    Building a RAID volume may take time, depending on the size of hard drives NOTE and RAID mode. In gene ral, while the RAID volume building process is up to “RAID Building” then th e data volume is capable to be accessed. Creating RAID destroys a ll data in the current RAID volume.

  • Page 53: Edit Raid

    RAID 5 requires a minimum of 3 disks. RAID 5 can sustain one failed disk. RAID 6 Two independent parity computations must be used in order to provide protection against double disk failure. Two different algorithms are employed to achieve this purpose. RAID 6 requires a minimum of 4 disks.

  • Page 54: Remove Raid

    Remove RAID Click to remove the RAID volume. All user data and iSCSI has been created in selected RAID volume will be removed. To remove a RAID volume, follow the steps below: 1. On the RAID List screen, select the RAID volume by clicking on its radio button, and click RAID Information to open the RAID Configuration screen.

  • Page 55: Expanding A Raid

    Remove RAID destroys a ll data in the current RAID volume. The data is WARNING unrecoverable. Expanding a RAID To expand a RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 volume, follow the steps below: 1. Replace one of the hard drives in the RAID volume and allow it to automatically rebuild.

  • Page 56: Migrating A Raid

    Migrating a RAID Once a RAID volume has been created, you may want to move it to other physical drives or change the RAID array all together. To migrate a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6 volume, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 57 NOTE Migrating a RAID volume could take several hours to complete With RAID level migration function, it has two different type “On line” and “Off line” alone with limitation as listed below. 1. During RAID level migration, it is not allowed reboot or shutdown system. 2.
  • Page 58 Below is a table listing of possible RAID migration schemes: From RAID 0 RAID 5 RAID 6 [OFFLINE] [OFFLINE] RAID [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx3 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx3 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx4 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 0] HDDx5 [RAID 0] HDDx2 to [RAID 5] HDDx5...

  • Page 59: Space Allocation

    Space Allocation. The RAID Information and Volume Allocation List windows will appear. The Volume Allocation List displays the space allocated for iSCSI volumes on the current RAID volume. The N7700SAS supports up to five iSCSI volumes. Volume Allocation List Item...

  • Page 60: Allocating Space For Iscsi Volume

    Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume To allocate space for an iSCSI volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below: 1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target. The Create iSCSI Volume screen appears. Create iSCSI Volume Item Description RAID ID ID of current RAID volume.

  • Page 61: Modify Iscsi Volume

    Month Select the current month from the dropdown. Username Enter a username. Password Enter a password. Password Confirm Reenter the chosen password 2. Designate the percentage to be allocated from the Allocation drag bar. 3. Enable the iSCSI Target Service by selecting Enable. 4.

  • Page 62: Delete Volume

    2. Modify your setting. Press ok to change. Delete Volume To delete volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below: 1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click Delete. The Space Allocation screen appears.

  • Page 63: Advance Option

    2. Press YES. All data in the volume will be removed. Advance Option There are 2 options is currently allow Admin to Enable/Disable to operate N7700SAS associated with iSCSI setting. The details as listed in following screenshot. With the option changed, it will need to reboot system to activate.

  • Page 64: Adding Folders

    Adding Folders On the Folder screen, press the Add button and the Add Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to add a folder. After entering the information, press Apply to create new folder.

  • Page 65: Modify Folders

    Add Folder Item Description RAID ID RAID volume where the new folder will reside. Folder Name Enter the name of the folder. Description Provide a description the folder. Browseable Enable or disable users from browsing the folder contents. If Yes is selected, then the share folder will be browseable.

  • Page 66: Remove Folders

    Description Provide a description the folder. Browseable Enable or disable users from browsing the folder contents. This setting will only apply while access via SMB/CIFS and web disk. Public Admit or deny public access to this folder. Share Limit Enter the maximum size of the folder. The folder will not grow beyond this limit.
  • Page 67 NFS Share Item Description Hostname Enter the name or IP address of the host Privilege Host has either read only or writeable access to the folder. Guest System Support There are two selections available: • Unix / Linux System • AIX (Allow source port >...

  • Page 68: Snapshot

    Snapshot The N7700SAS is capable for 16 snapshot version control. To have snapshot to work on, the file system creation for RAID volume has to be “ZFS”. Snap (Snapshot configuration) If added folder has located in the RAID volume with “ZFS” file system, then the folder management screen with “Snap”...

  • Page 69: Folder And Sub-Folders Access Control List (Acl)

    These taken snapshot is only accessible though CIFS/SMB by manually type \\NAS IP address\snapshot and invisible from normal access. Also, the taken snapshot version is read only can not be deleted under CIFS/SMB access but only click the “Del” button showing on the screen shot above. Folder and sub-folders Access Control List (ACL) On the Folder screen, press the ACL button, and the ACL setting screen appear This screen allows you to configure access to the specific folder and sub-folders for...
  • Page 70 2. With the group or user selected, press one of the buttons from the three access level columns at the top. The group or user t hen appears in that column and has that level of access to the folder. 3.

  • Page 71: Stackable Nas

    Stackable NAS The N7700SAS’s capacity can be expanded even further using the stackable function. With it, users can expand the capacity of their network storage systems up to 5 other stack target volumes which are located in different systems. These can be stacked through single network access like SMB or AFP acting as a share folder type.
  • Page 72 Next, input the target IP address of the stackable device and click the Discovery button. The system will list available target volumes from the inputted IP address. Once IP with volume have been set, you may need to input a valid user name and password to validate your access rights.
  • Page 73 From the figure above, the Export share name is “pmmeeting”. The figures below show the result before and after via Microsoft Network Access with settings have been completed. No Stack Target Stack target with export share name “pmmeeting” The Browseable setting will be same method of setting for system share folder. It designates whether or not this folder will be visible through web disk.
  • Page 74 The Public setting will be set same as what the setting for the system share folder associated with the ACL permission setup. If Public is set to Yes, all users will be able to access it, and ACL button will be grayed out. If Public is set to No, the ACL button will be available on the Stack Target List window.
  • Page 75 In general, if attached stack target device has been used by another N5200PRO/1U4500/N5500/N7700SAS/N7700/N8800 as stack target volume, then the Format item will be display and system will recognize it straight away and display its capacity. Otherwise, the Format item will be available and the Capacity and Status items will show as “N/A”...

  • Page 76: Iso Mount

    To attempt to reconnect the stack target, click Reconnect. ISO Mount The ISO Mount feature is very useful tool from Thecus products. With it, users can mount an ISO file and having export name to display all details from mounted ISO...
  • Page 77 From the main menu, the ISO Mount feature is located under “Storage”. Please refer the figure below for reference. Select on the ISO mount function and you will have the screen shot appear as following. A. Add a ISO file From the figure above, select ISO file from drop down share list.
  • Page 78 To mount new ISO file, select from listed ISO file and input desired mounting name into “Mount as:” field. Click “ADD” with confirmation to complete mounting ISO file. Or without “Mount as” ISO file export name input, system will automatic to give the export name by ISO file name.

  • Page 79: User And Group Authentication

    The mounted ISO file will be located same share folder with name giving. Please refer the screen shot below. ISO file “image” has mounted as folder “Image” you could see. The ISO file “Thecus 01” without assign mounting name, system automatically has folder “Thecus 01”...
  • Page 80 N7700SAS will connect with the ADS/NT server and get all the information of the domain users and groups automatically. From the Accounts menu, choose Authentication item and the ADS/NT Support screen appears. You can to change any of these items and press Apply to confirm your settings.

  • Page 81: Local User Configuration

    • The DNS server specified in the WAN configuration page should be able to correctly resolve the ADS server name. • The time zone setting between N7700SAS and ADS should be identical. • The system time difference between N7700SAS and ADS should be less than five minutes.

  • Page 82: Add Users

    Local User Configuration Item Description Press the Add button to add a user to the list of local users. Edit Press the Edit button to modify a local user. Remove Press the Remove button to delete a selected user from the system.

  • Page 83: Edit Users

    NOTE All users are automatically assigned to the ‘users’ group. Edit Users 1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen. 2. Click on the Edit button, and Local User Setting screen appears. 3. From here, you can enter a new password and re-enter to confirm, or use the <<...

  • Page 84: Remove Users

    Remove Users 1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen. 2. Click on Remove button and the user is deleted from the system. Local Group Configuration From the Accounts menu, choose the Group item, and the Local Group Configuration screen appears.

  • Page 85: Add Groups

    Add Groups 1. On the Local Group Configuration screen, click on the Add button. 2. The Local Group Setting screen appears. 3. Enter a Group Name. 4. Enter a Group ID number. If left blank, the system will automatically assign one.

  • Page 86: Remove Groups

    2. Press Remove to delete the group from the system. Batch Create Users and Groups The N7700SAS can also add users and groups in batch mode. This enables you to conveniently add numerous users and groups automatically by importing a simple comma-separated plain text (*.txt) file.

  • Page 87: Application Server

    Server allows you to share a single USB printer will all users on the network. The N7700SAS provides activating the iTunes Server on the device. You will be able to play music files on this device with your iTunes client software directly. The following section shows you how.

  • Page 88: Windows Xp Sp2

    Remove All Documents button to clear the print queue may resolve the issue. You can configure the N7700SAS to act as a printer server. That way, all PCs connected to the network can utilize the same printer.

  • Page 89: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista To set up the Printer Server in Windows Vista, follow the steps below: 1. Open Printer Folder from the Control Panel. 2. Click the right mouse button in anywhere on the Printers folder and then select Add Printer. 3.
  • Page 90 Searching for available printers to finish. 5. Click Select a shared printer by name. Type http://<Thecus_NAS>:631/printers/usb-printer in the box, where <Thecus_NAS_IP> is the IP address of the N7700SAS. Click Next. 6. Select or install a printer and then press OK.
  • Page 91 If your printer model is not listed, please contact your printer manufacturer for help. 7. Windows will attempt to connect to the printer. 8. You can choose to set this printer as the default printer by checking the Set as the default printer box. Click Next to continue. 9.

  • Page 92: Itunes® Server

    Specify tag encoding for MP3 files stored in N7700SAS. All ID3 tags will be sent out in UTF-8 format. Once the iTunes service is enabled, the N7700SAS will make all music located in the Music folder available for iTunes-equipped computers on the network.

  • Page 93: User Module

    When using Nsync between two N7700SASs, you have the option to transmit files securely between two N7700SASs. If the files on your N7700SAS are lost for any reason, you can restore those files from the target N7700SAS. To backup files regularly, you can set up a scheduled task to run only once, daily, weekly, or monthly.
  • Page 94 Add Nsync Task Item Description Task Name The name of your Nsync task. Target Server Select whether the target is a Thecus Product (e.g. N7700SAS) or Manufacturer FTP server. Nsync Mode Synchronize mode or Incremental mode . Target Server IP The IP address of your target server.

  • Page 95: Setting Up An Nsync Target On An Nsync Device

    “nsync” and grant write access. 1. On the Nsync server, add a user for Nsync source (ex. nsyncsource1). For instructions on how to add a user on the N7700SAS, see Chapter 4: User and Groups Authentication> Local User Configuration >...

  • Page 96: Thecus Backup Utility

    Thecus Backup Utility The Thecus Backup Utility is on your Installation CD. When you click on the CD, the Backup Utility will be installed under Program Groups > Thecus > Thecus Backup Utility. If it is not installed, you can copy the file (Thecus Backup Utility.exe) to a convenient location on your hard disk and double click to execute...

  • Page 97: Apple Os X Backup Utilities

    4. Click Next and in the Backup Type, Destination, and Name page, specify a back up location using the Browse button. 5. Find and select the drive that specifies your N7700SAS as your backup destination and click Next. 6. Click Next to display the wizard’s final page and click Finish to start backing Apple OS X Backup Utilities Mac OS X does not include any backup software.

  • Page 98: Chapter 5: Using The N7700Sas

    To manage your personal files or access public files on the N7700SAS, just enter its IP address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100), and you ill be taken to the N7700SAS Login page.
  • Page 99 6. To create a new folder within the current folder, press the New folder button. When the screen appears enter a name for the folder. Press OK to create the folder. 7. To upload a file from your computer to the current folder, press the New file (upload) button.

  • Page 100: Photo Server

    Photo Server Using the Photo Server, users can view and share photos, and even create their own albums right on the N7700SAS. You will see your own Photo Gallery and all public Photo Albums on the network. To manage any picture files, you must first select the item by clicking the box.

  • Page 101: Windows Xp Publishing Wizard

    Windows XP Publishing Wizard There are many ways for a local user to upload pictures into their photo album. Users of Windows XP can upload their pictures using the Windows XP Publishing Wizard. 1. Click on the XP Publishing Wizard icon on top right corner. 2.
  • Page 102 4. Once the register file is installed, use the Windows file manager to browse the folder that contains the picture you want to publish. On the left pane, there will be an icon labeled “Publish this folder to the Web”. 5.
  • Page 103 7. Your PC will start to connect to the Photo Web Server. 8. Select N7700SAS Photo Gallery Wizard to publish your pictures to the N7700SAS. 9. Login into the N7700SAS with your local user name and password. 10. Create your album by entering an album name and clicking on the Create...
  • Page 104 11. Select the album you want to upload your pictures to. 12. Confirm the target album. 13. Windows will show you that the picture upload is in progress.
  • Page 105 14. When the upload is finished, the Wizard will ask you whether if you want to go to the website. Click Finish to go to your Photo Web Server. 15. Click on the user’s icon to go to that user’s album. 16.

  • Page 106: Managing Albums And Photos

    NOTE • Only logged in users will see these icons. • To prevent system errors, the N7700SAS sets the following limitations on photo files: • Each file upload is limited to a size of 8MB. Files exceeding 8MB will NOT be uploaded and no error message will appear.

  • Page 107: Creating Albums

    Delete or Modify buttons on the top right hand corner EXIF Information While viewing pictures, you can also have the N7700SAS display the EXIF information for each photo. Simply click the EXIF button to display EXIF information. To hide this information,...

  • Page 108: Slide Shows

    Mapping a Client PC to the N7700SAS You can map share folders on the N7700SAS so that you can access them as if they were drives on your computer. You can connect to the shared network folders on the...

  • Page 109: Mapping The N7700Sas As An Iscsi Drive

    Click Connect. 3. When MAC OS X is trying to connect N7700SAS, it will ask for a User Name and Password which has access to the folder. 4. When MAC OS X has connected to the N7700SAS successfully, an icon representing the folder will appear on the MAC OS X desktop.
  • Page 110 3. You will now install the iSCSI Initiator using the Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue. 4. Leave the default selections and click Next. 5. Read the license agreement. To continue with the installation, click I Agree and then click Next. 6.
  • Page 111 7. Start the iSCSI Initiator by double-clicking its icon on the desktop. The iSCSI Initiator properties window will appear. elect the Discovery tab. Under Target Portals, click Add. . Enter the IP address of the N770 SAS. Click OK. 10. On the iSCSI Initiator Properties window, select the Targets tab. With the iSCSI target highlighted, click Log On.
  • Page 112 11. If you have not enabled CHAP, click OK to continue. If you have enabled CHAP, click Advanced. Under Advanced Settings, check the CHAP login information checkbox and enter your username and password. Click OK. 12. Right click My Computer on the desktop and select Manage.

  • Page 113: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista ecause Windows Vista has the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator pre-installed, you will not ave to install this piece of software. Instead, start the iSCSI Initiator and follow teps 8-14 to map the N7700SAS as an iSCSI drive.

  • Page 114: Chapter 6: Tips And Tricks

    \\192.168.1.100\usbhdd\sdf1 where 192.168.1.100 means the IP ddress of N7700SAS and sdf1 stands for the first partition on disk #6, the eSATA r USB disk drive. If it is an NTFS partition, NAS users can open or copy files from \\192.168.1.100\usbhdd\sdf1 but cannot add new files or modify existing files.

  • Page 115: Part I - Setup A Dyndns Account

    1. Go to http://www.dynd ns.org from your home PC. 2. Click on the Sign Up Now link. 3. Check the Check boxes, select a user name (i.e.: N7700SAS), enter you email address (i.e.: xxx@example.com), check Enable Wildcard, and create a password (i.e.: xxxx).

  • Page 116: Replacing Damaged Hard Drives

    5. The LED blinks gree n when the HDD is accessed. RAID Auto-Rebuild When using RAID 1, 5, 6, or 10 on the N7700SAS, you can use the auto-rebuild function when an error is detected. 1. When a hard disk fails the system beeps and/or an email notification is sent to specified receivers.

  • Page 117: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

    IP address and have no physical access to the system, ou can find out the IP address by either looking directly onto the N7700SAS’s LCD anel, or by using the setup wizard to retrieve the IP of your N7700SAS.

  • Page 118: Dual Dom Supports For Dual Protection

    4. Set the Date, Time, and Time Zone. 5. Click Apply. In addition, if the N7700SAS is able to access the Internet and you want to keep the NTP Server clock.isc.org by default, please make su re the DNS Server is correctly entered, thereby allowing the NTP Server name to correctly resolve.

  • Page 119: Appendix A: Product Specifications

    Appendix A: Product Specifications Hardware Specifications Product Model N7700SAS Network Interfaces Gigabit RJ-45 connector Gigabit RJ-45 connector Storage HDD Bays 7 x 3.5” SATA/SAS HDD, hot-swappable eSATA 1 x eSATA connector for capacity expansion I/O Interfaces USB Ports 4 x USB type A ports (Host mode),...
  • Page 120 MAC OS X *AD support: Works as a client member in a Microsoft Active Directory domain, allowing the N7700SAS to utilize the domain users and groups setting for authentication to the system and authorization to the share folders. **For supported USB dongles, please contact...

  • Page 121: Appendix B: Customer Support

    Appendix B: Customer Support If your N7700SAS is not working properly, we encourage you to check out Chapter Troubleshooting, located in this manual. You can also try to ensure that you are using the latest firmware version for your N7700SAS. Thecus is committed to providing free firmware upgrades to our customers.

  • Page 122: Appendix C: Raid Basics

    RAID volume can regenerate data from the data and parity stored on its other hard disk drives. RAID Levels The Thecus N7700SAS supports standard RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. You choose a RAID level when you create a system volume. The factors for selecting a RAID level are: •...

  • Page 123: Raid 5

    RAID 5 RAID 5 offers data security and it is best suited for networks that perform many small I/O transactions at the same time, as well as applications that require data security such as office automation and online customer service. Use it also for applications with high read requests but low write requests.

  • Page 124: Disk Usage

    Disk Usage When all 7 disks are of the same size, and used in RAID, N7700SAS disk usage percentage is listed below: RAID Level Percentage Used RAID 0 100% RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 JBOD 100%...

  • Page 125: Appendix D: Active Directory Basics

    Microsoft calls Active Directory a "namespace" where names can be resolved. ADS Benefits ADS lets the N7700SAS integrate itself with the existing ADS in an office environment. This means the N7700SAS is able to recognize your office users and passwords on the ADS server. Other major benefits ADS support provides include: 1.

  • Page 126: Appendix E: Ups Compatibility List

    Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List Brand Series Model Notes Ablerex MS-RT ActivePower 1400VA MiniGuard UPS 700 M2501 cable Back-UPS Pro Matrix-UPS Smart-UPS Back-UPS 940-0095A/C cables, 940-0020B/C cables, 940-0023A cable Back-UPS Office 940-0119A cable Masterswitch Not a UPS - 940-0020 cable Back-UPS RS 500 custom non-USB cable Regulator Pro serial...
  • Page 127 Brand Series Model Notes Ares 700 and larger Fideltronik Other Ares models PowerRite MAX Fiskars PowerServer 10, 30 All models with alarm interface MP110/210 Gamatronic MS-T µPS3/1 Gemini UPS625/UPS1000 R3000 XR R5500 XR INELT Monolith 1000LT Infosec iPEL 350, 500, 750, 1000 Ippon (various) UPStation GXT2 contact-closure...
  • Page 128 Brand Series Model Notes Oneac EG/ON Series advanced interface Online P-Series OnLite AQUA 50 Orvaldi various not 400 or 600 SMK-800A ULT-1000 Powercom TrustTrust 425/625 BNT-1000AP Powercom Advice Partner/King Pr750 BNT-2000AP PowerGuard PG-600 PowerKinetics 9001 PowerTech Comp1000 DTR cable power Power Walker Line-Interactive VI1000 3110, 3115, 5119, 5125, 5119 RM, PW5115...
  • Page 129 NOTE • The UPSes marked Blue have been tested and work well • If your UPS is not in the support list, be sure that the UPS supports one of following protocols: o SEC protocol o Generic RUPS model o Generic RUPS 2000 (Megatec M2501 cable) o PhoenixTec protocol o Safenet software...

  • Page 130: Appendix F: Licensing Information

    Source Code Availability Thecus Technology Corp. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software. For more information on how you can obtain our source code, please visit our web site, http://www.thecus.com.

  • Page 131: Cgic License Terms

    CGIC License Terms Basic License CGIC, copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Thomas Boutell and Boutell.Com, Inc. Permission is granted to use CGIC in any application, commercial or noncommercial, at no cost. HOWEVER, this copyright paragraph must appear on a "credits" page accessible in the public online and offline documentation of the program.
  • Page 132 they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program proprietary.
  • Page 133 these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole.
  • Page 134 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance.
  • Page 135 9. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns.

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