Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview; Product Highlights; Ver - Thecus N8800 IP User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the Thecus N8800 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N8800 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
N8800 to take over file management functions, increase application and data
sharing and provide faster data response. The N8800 offers data mobility with a disk
roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard drives for use in another
N8800, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The N8800
allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux,
and Apple OS X environments. The N8800's user-friendly GUI supports multiple
languages.

Product Highlights

File Server
First and foremost, the N8800 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 N8800 > Using WebDisk.

FTP Server

With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N8800 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 N8800 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 N8800 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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