MicroNet Technology R8 manual Getting Started, Features and Benefits

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1-Getting Started

Chapter 1- Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing The Micronet MaxNAS R8 storage solution. With speed, high capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, MaxNAS R8 is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs.

Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, Micronet’s Help Desk is available at 310-320-0772 or email us at support@micronet.com

1. Features and Benefits

MaxNAS R8 is a versatile and powerful storage solution, allowing it to be utilized in several different roles:

•As a shared storage device for multiple PCs, Macs, and UNIX/Linux workstations

•As a central, fault tolerant data server for a workgroup or network

•As a central backup station

•As a central hub for print services, media streaming, and unattended downloading

Benefits:	Networking Features:
• Easy-to-use for non-MIS personnel	• 2x 10/100/1000 auto-sensing Ethernet ports
• SATA (Serial ATA) disk channel interface	• Ethernet link aggregation with failover and
• Networked Storage on Gigabit Ethernet	load balancing
• Easy to use Graphical User Interface	• iSCSI services concurrent with NAS

Data Reliability Features:	Network Services:
• RAID Level 0, 1, 5, 6, Span	• Windows Client Support with Active
• Multiple LUN support	Directory integration
• RAID Auto Rebuild	• UNIX/Linux Client Support
• Network Backup	• Apple OS X Client Support
• Hot Swap/Hot Spare disk support	• FTP, Webdisk, Secure Webdisk
• Disk Roaming	• DLNA streaming server
	• Attach and share USB and eSATA devices

2. System Requirements and Compatibility

The MaxNAS R8 is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI, USB direct attachment, as well as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk http-based connectivity for host access. This manual will address Windows XP and newer, and Macintosh OS X 10.4 and newer hosts only but the concepts and connectivity features are available to other operating environments as well.

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Contents MaxNAS R8 Table of Contents ITunes Server Management Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement Returning Materials WarrantyLimitations of Warranty and Liability Technical Support PolicyWelcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeMicroNet Technology System Requirements and Compatibility Features and BenefitsGetting Started Getting StartedWhat’s Included Safety WarningsUnpacking the MaxNAS R8 Installing your MaxNAS R8 in a rackFront View MaxNAS R8 interface componentsHot plug Drive Replacement Visual and Audible IndicatorsConnect Your MaxNAS R8 Connecting the MaxNAS R8Connecting the MaxNAS R8 Accessing System Administration for the first timeWizard Installation and Usage Logging LCD Operation Management ModeUSB Copy Adding External Disks Administering the MaxNAS R8 Administering the MaxNAS R8Administering the MaxNAS R8 Main Menu Navigation Tree System Logs System and Services StatusSystem Information System InformationTime Firmware UpgradeScheduled Power On/Off System ManagementUtilities UPS SettingsSnmp Configuration Wake on LANLAN1 WAN Configuration Network ConfigurationSize packets, please Verify Network Services Configuration LAN2 ConfigurationAdministering the MaxNAS R8 FTP Disks Info Storage ConfigurationRAID Menu Installed in the correspondingAdministering the MaxNAS R8 Administering the MaxNAS R8 ISCSI Space Allocation Click Shared Folder Management Administering the MaxNAS R8 ISCSI Stacking Configuration Mount and Share ISO disk image ADS Authentication Configuration User and Group ConfigurationLocal User Configuration Group AdministrationBatch User and Group Creation USERNAME, PASSWORD, GroupcrITunes Server Management Application Service ControlsModule Management Print Server ManagementBackup and Synchronization Services Creating a backup Task Editing an existing backup Task Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Restoring from backupMapping a Network Drive Windows Connecting UsersConnecting Users SMB/CIFS User Access ConfigurationMapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface Creating Albums Using the Photo BrowserUploading Pictures to Albums Slide Shows Deleting and Modifying Pictures in an AlbumControlling Album Properties ISCSI on Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer Using iSCSIOn the iSCSI Initiator Properties Enable Chap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup Your MaxNAS R8 iSCSI volume is ready to use Windows XP SP2 Connecting to MaxNAS R8 Attached PrintersWindows Vista/7 Http//MaxNAS R8IPAddress631/printers/usb-printer MacOS Understanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Frequently Asked Questions Resetting the MaxNAS R8Always Back UP Your Data Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix a Getting Help Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Level Comparison TableAppendix C Active Directory Active DirectoryAppendix D Supported UPS List Support UPS ListAqua Sola Appendix E Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix F Product Specifications Product SpecificationsSystem Architecture Power Requirements System FeaturesMaxNAS R8 Dimensions WeightCgic License Terms Licence and CopyrightAppendix G Licence and Copyright Source Code Availability CopyrightsPreamble GNU General Public LicenseLicence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Manhattan Place Torrance, CA