MicroNet Technology MaxNAS manual Storage Configuration, Disks Info, RAID Menu

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3-Administering the MaxNAS

2. Storage Configuration

The storage configuration menu contains the following submenus:

•Disks (Informational)

•RAID

•Folder (Share)

•File System Check

•iSCSI stacked target host control

•ISO disk image mounting service

•nSync Task Configuration

•Advanced Options

2.1 Disks (Info)

The disks menu displays the current capacity, the disk firmware revision, and current status, including SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) status of each disk drive mechanism. To view the Disk Info screen, navigate to “Storage” -> “Disks”. The rightmost column, “Status,” will display the most recent SMART reported health status for each disk mechanism. To view the SMART results, click on the smart status indication next to the specified disk mechanism, and the detailed information will appear.

The MaxNAS can power down the disks when they are not accessed to save power. To enable disk power management, specify the idle time in minutes in the “Disk Power Management”

Field and click .

2.2 RAID Menu

The RAID configuration screen displays the current storage organization of the MaxNAS, including RAID level, usable capacity along with target allocation, health and current operation progress the status of your RAID volumes. To view the RAID status screen, select “RAID” from the Storage Menu. The MaxNAS comes preconfigured

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Contents MaxNAS Table of Contents RAID Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC Compliance StatementFederal Communications Commission Warranty Limitations of Warranty and LiabilityTechnical Support Policy Returning MaterialsMicroNet Technology WelcomeWelcome From MicroNet Technology Features and Benefits Getting StartedGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityChoosing a place for your MaxNAS Unpacking the MaxNASWhat’s Included Getting Started Visual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive ReplacementConnecting the MaxNAS Connecting the MaxNASAccessing System Administration for the first time Connect Your MaxNASWizard Installation and Usage Logging USB Copy Management ModeLCD Operation USB Target Mode Adding External DisksAdministering the MaxNAS Administering the MaxNASMain Menu Configuration Tree Status Displays System StatusSystem Information USB Printer Information The MaxNAS can act as a printAbout this MaxNAS Info Power ManagementAttached UPS Monitor Status RAID Menu Storage ConfigurationDisks Info Description RAID Create Folder Share Configuration RAID IDNFS Perform file system check GrantedStackable iSCSI Host Service To mount NSync Backup Service Auth IDNetwork Configuration LAN1 ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS LAN2 Configuration Network Services ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS Accounts Configuration Authentication ConfigurationGroup Administration Local User ConfigurationSystem Control Functions Batch User and Group CreationSystem Time Remote Notification ConfigurationEvent Logs Save/Recover System Setting Reset to Factory DefaultUpdate Firmware Module ManagementChange Administrator Password Reboot/ShutdownLog Out of the Administration Interface Change the User Interface LanguageConnecting Users Connecting UsersSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Mapping a Network Drive WindowsMapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface File OperationsUsing iSCSI Microsoft Windows 2000 and newerChap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup The MaxNAS has been tested Select Apple Partition Map or Guid Adding an Nsync Task File Backup With nSyncSetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Connecting to MaxNAS Attached Printers Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceDesignating MaxNAS or PlatinumRAID as an Nsync Target Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Click Select a shared printer by name MacOSUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives General Use Precautions TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Resetting the MaxNAS Frequently Asked Questions Always Back UP Your Data Appendix a Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncGetting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison TableActive Directory Appendix C Active DirectorySupport UPS List Appendix D Supported UPS ListAqua Sola Glossary Appendix E GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary System Architecture Product SpecificationsAppendix F Product Specifications System Features MaxNAS DimensionsWeight Power ConsumptionLicence and Copyright Appendix G Licence and CopyrightSource Code Availability Copyrights Cgic License TermsGNU General Public License PreambleLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA