MicroNet Technology MaxNAS manual Welcome From MicroNet Technology

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Welcome

Welcome From MicroNet Technology

We are pleased that you have chosen the MaxNAS. Our systems are designed for speed, reliability, compatibility, and performance. We think you will find the system easy to install, and a productive addition to your computer system. Please take a moment to register your product online at www.MicroNet.com.

This manual presumes that you are familiar with standard computer operations; this includes copying files, opening documents, clicking with the mouse, and organizing files or folders within other folders. If you are unfamiliar with these operations, please consult the User’s Guide that was supplied with your computer system. Your computer dealer and local user’s groups are also good sources of information. After you are comfortable with the operation of your computer, continue reading this manual which describes hardware installation and operation.

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Contents MaxNAS Table of Contents RAID FCC Compliance Statement Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference Statement Technical Support Policy WarrantyLimitations of Warranty and Liability Returning MaterialsWelcome Welcome From MicroNet TechnologyMicroNet Technology Getting Started Features and BenefitsGetting Started System Requirements and CompatibilityUnpacking the MaxNAS What’s IncludedChoosing a place for your MaxNAS Getting Started Visual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive ReplacementAccessing System Administration for the first time Connecting the MaxNASConnecting the MaxNAS Connect Your MaxNASWizard Installation and Usage Logging Management Mode LCD OperationUSB Copy USB Target Mode Adding External DisksAdministering the MaxNAS Administering the MaxNASMain Menu Configuration Tree System Information Status DisplaysSystem Status USB Printer Information The MaxNAS can act as a printPower Management Attached UPS Monitor StatusAbout this MaxNAS Info Storage Configuration Disks InfoRAID Menu 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 CreationRemote Notification Configuration Event LogsSystem Time Update Firmware Save/Recover System SettingReset to Factory Default Module ManagementLog Out of the Administration Interface Change Administrator PasswordReboot/Shutdown Change the User Interface LanguageSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Connecting UsersConnecting Users 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 File Backup With nSync Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceAdding an Nsync Task Designating MaxNAS or PlatinumRAID as an Nsync Target Connecting to MaxNAS Attached PrintersSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Click Select a shared printer by name MacOSUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Resetting the MaxNAS Frequently Asked Questions Always Back UP Your Data How To Contact MicroNet Technology, Inc Getting HelpAppendix a Getting 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 Product Specifications Appendix F Product SpecificationsSystem Architecture Weight System FeaturesMaxNAS Dimensions Power ConsumptionSource Code Availability Copyrights Licence and CopyrightAppendix G Licence and Copyright Cgic License TermsGNU General Public License PreambleLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA