Thecus Technology N299 user manual Creating a RAID, Deleting a RAID, Folder Management

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Creating a RAID

To create a RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1.On the RAID Configuration screen, set the RAID storage space as JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1 — see Appendix C: RAID Basics for a detailed description of each.

2.Tick the checkboxes of the hard disks you wish to use to create a RAID.

3.Specify a stripe size — 64K is the default setting.

4.Press Create to build the RAID storage volume.

NOTE

Building a RAID storage space may take time, depending on the size of hard drives and RAID mode.

WARNING

Creating RAID destroys all data in the current RAID. The data is unrecoverable.

Deleting a RAID

To delete a RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1.On the RAID Configuration screen, click Remove.

2.The system automatically removes the RAID volume and you can create a new RAID.

WARNING

Removing RAID destroys all data in the current RAID. The data is unrecoverable.

Folder Management

From the Storage menu, choose Folder, and the Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to create and configure folders on the N299 volume.

Folder

Item

Description

Folder name

Displays the name of the folder.

Description

Provides a description of the folder.

NFS

Press NFS to setup access privilege.

ACL

Press ACL (Access Control List) to configure which users have

 

access to this folder.

Edit

Press Edit to enter the Edit screen and modify the folder’s

 

name and description.

Del

Press Del to delete the folder. A screen appears asking to

 

confirm the deletion.

Remove

Press Remove to delete folder.

Add

Press Add to enter the Add Folder screen.

 

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Contents Thecus N299 About This Manual Limited WarrantyCopyright and Trademark Notice Safety Warnings Table of Contents User and Group Management Overview LoginNetwork Management System ManagementFile Backup Using WebDisk Using iTunes ServerUsing Photo Gallery Remote AdministrationData Security RAID Levels Stripe Size Disk UsageProduct Highlights IntroductionOverview Package Contents Front Panel Rear Panel Data TransferBefore You Begin Hard Disk InstallationGetting Started Installation Wizard Cable ConnectionsLogin Change Admin Password Start Browser RAID and FW installation System Check and Configuration First Time SetupInitial Login Configure Network SettingsSelect RAID Level Create Local Users and GroupsCreate Folders and Set Up ACLs Start ServicesMenu Bar System ConfigurationWeb Administration Interface Menu BarUser Upload Language Package List Language SelectionLanguage Package Upload and Management System Status Status MenuProduct Information System StatusSystem Information System InformationPrinter Status Printer InformationRAID Information Storage ManagementDisk Information Sata InformationDisk Settings RAID ConfigurationDisk Settings RAID LevelFolder Management Creating a RAIDDeleting a RAID FolderDeleting Folders Adding FoldersEditing Folders Add FolderService Folders Folder Access Control List ACLService Folders Folder ACLNetwork Management WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration LAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationDdns Configuration Dhcp Server ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration Wlan ConfigurationWlan Configuration EssidWeb Service Web Services ConfigurationWindows Network Configuration SMB/CIFS Apple Network Configuration Apple Network SetupNFS Setup MAC CharsetUser and Group Management Local User ConfigurationLocal User Configuration Adding UsersModifying Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Deleting UsersDeleting Groups Adding GroupsModifying Groups System Notifications Notification ConfigurationSystem Management System LogsSystem Logs Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore TimeUpgrading System Firmware Reset to Factory Default SettingsSystem Configuration Download/Upload Change Administrator Password Change Administrator PasswordReboot and Shutdown System LogoutFTP Additional Feature SetupFTP Server FTP EncodeMedia Server ITunes ConfigurationITunes Server Adding Media Share Folders Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Download Tasks Download ManagerAdding an Http Task Completed / Total download sizePage Adding an FTP Task Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page Download Schedule Deleting TasksScheduling Downloads ItemDescriptionPrinter Server Windows XP SP2Windows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK IP Cam Surveillance Connect the IP Cam to the N299 IP Cam ConfigurationSchedule Configuration IP CameraDesignate a Capture Schedule Page Browse Captured Images Using WebDisk Using the N299Login WebDisk Folder ListPlaying Music Files Using iTunes ServerAdding Music Files Managing Albums and Photos Using Photo GalleryPassword Protecting Albums Creating AlbumsUploading Pictures to Albums Windows XP Publishing WizardPage Page Page Page Exif Information Slide ShowsNsync File BackupNsync Deleting an Nsync Task Adding an Nsync TaskModifiying an Nsync Task Add Nsync TaskNsync Target Server Setting Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync DeviceSetting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device Designating N299 as an Nsync TargetThecus Backup Utility Add New TaskWindows XP Data Backup Click Browse this CDApple OS X Backup Utilities One-Button USB CopyWindows Tips and TricksMapping a Client PC to the N299 Apple OS Choose Go Connect to Server…Hard Drive Damage USB Storage ExpansionReplacing Damaged Hard Drives Replacing a Hard Drive Remote AdministrationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account RAID Auto-RebuildPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart II Enable Ddns on the Router Troubleshooting Guide N299 Chassis Feels Hot Restoring Factory DefaultsProblems with Time and Date Settings Can’t Find Printer Server / Media Server / Download ManagerSimple Problem Diagnosis Procedure Software Specifications Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications For supported USB dongles, please contact sales@thecus.com Appendix B Customer Support Support-us@thecus.comRAID Levels Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits Improved PerformanceRAID Level Percentage Used Stripe SizeDisk Usage Appendix D Licensing Information Source Code AvailabilityCgic License Terms GNU General Public LicensePage Page