Thecus Technology 1U4500R, 1U4500S user manual Copyright and Trademark Notice, About This Manual

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Copyright and Trademark Notice

Thecus and other names of Thecus products are registered trademarks of Thecus Technology Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, iTunes and Apple OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2007 Thecus Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.

About This Manual

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Product name: Thecus 1U4500

Manual Version: 1.0

Release Date: January 2007

Limited Warranty

Thecus Technology Corporation guarantees all components of Thecus 1U4500 are thoroughly tested before they leave the factory and should function normally under general usage. In case of any system malfunctions, Thecus Technology Corporation and its local representatives and dealers are responsible for repair without cost to the customer if the product fails within the warranty period and under normal usage. Thecus Technology Corporation is not responsible for any damage or loss of data deemed to be caused by its products. It is highly recommended that users conduct necessary back-up practices.

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Contents User’s Manual About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents Mapping a Client PC to the 1U4500 Replacing a Failed Power Supply 1U4500R Problems with Time and Date SettingsProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel1U4500R Hard Disk TraysRear Panel 1U4500SBefore You Begin Hardware InstallationHard Disk Installation Cable ConnectionsChecking System Status System Status NormalSystem Trouble First Time Setup Thecus Setup WizardPage LCD Operation Display ModeDisplay Mode LCD ControlsNetwork Setup Typical Setup ProcedureManagement Mode USB CopyStart Services Create Local Users or Setup AuthenticationCreate Folders and Set Up ACLs RAID CreationMenu Bar Web Administration InterfaceSystem Management Menu BarLanguage Selection Product Information System/Service StatusStatus Menu Product InformationPrinter Status Service StatusSystem Information System InformationPrinter Status Storage ManagementDisks Information Disks InformationA.R.T. Information RAID InformationA.R.T. Information RAID Information RAID ConfigurationRAID Level RAID LevelsCreating a RAID Disk SettingsDisk Settings Deleting a RAID Advanced RAID ConfigurationAdvanced RAID Configuration Folder Folder ManagementAdding Folders NFS Share Editing FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderNFS Share Folder Access Control List ACLAccess Control List Network Management WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration System SnapshotsLAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationDhcp Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWeb Services Configuration Web ServiceApple Network Configuration AFP Apple Network SetupNFS Setup NFS Server SettingUser and Group Management Local User ConfigurationLocal User Configuration Adding UsersModifying Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Deleting UsersAdding Groups ADS/NT ConfigurationLocal Group Setting screen appears Modifying GroupsADS/NT Support System ManagementSystem Notifications AD Domain Example InformationSystem Logs Notification ConfigurationSystem Logs System Configuration Download/Upload Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore TimeUpgrading System Firmware Reset to Factory Default SettingsFirmware Upgrade screen appears Change Administrator Password Change Administrator PasswordReboot and Shutdown System LogoutAdditional Feature Setup FTP ServerClick on File Add Printer Printer ServerWindows XP SP2 Windows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK Page Using WebDisk Using the 1U4500Login User and Group Management Local User ConfigurationApple OS Mapping a Client PC to the 1U4500Windows Adding an Nsync Task File BackupNsync NsyncNsync Target Server Setting Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Nsync Target Server Enable or Disable Nsync Target supportThecus Backup Utility Add New TaskWindows XP Data Backup Apple OS X Backup UtilitiesAdding a Spare Disk Tips and TricksUSB and eSATA Storage Expansion Target USBPart II Enable Ddns on the Router Remote AdministrationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account Part III Setting up Virtual Servers HttpsHard Drive Damage Firewall Software ConfigurationReplacing Damaged Hard Drives Replacing a Hard DriveReplacing a Failed Power Supply 1U4500R Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password TroubleshootingForgot My Password Forgot My Network IP AddressRestoring Factory Defaults Problems with Time and Date SettingsProduct Model 1U4500R 1U4500S Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications Software Specifications RAIDThank you for choosing Thecus Appendix B Customer SupportRAID Levels Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits Improved PerformanceStripe Size JbodDisk Usage RAID Level Percentage UsedADS Benefits What is Active Directory?Appendix D Active Directory Basics Copyrights Appendix E Licensing InformationSource Code Availability Cgic License Terms GNU General Public LicensePage Page