Thecus Technology N7700 user manual Creating a RAID, Press Apply to build the RAID storage volume

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Remove	Click to remove the RAID volume. All user data, iSCSI, and
	Target USB data will be removed.
Back	Press this button to exit without saving changes.
Expand	Press this button to configure a file system and create the RAID
	storage volume.
Migration	Press this button to migrate RAID level.

Creating a RAID

To create a RAID volume, follow the steps below:

1.On the RAID Information screen, click New.

2.On the RAID Configuration screen, set the RAID storage space as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 — see Appendix C: RAID Basics for a detailed description of each.

3.Specify a RAID ID.

4.If this RAID volume is meant to be the Master RAID volume, tick the Master RAID checkbox.

NOTE

In a multiple RAID configuration, one RAID volume must be designated as the Master RAID volume. The Master RAID volume will store all installed modules. If the Master RAID is changed to another location (i.e. assigning HDD 2 to be the Master RAID volume after HDD 1 had been previously assigned), then all modules must be reinstalled. In addition, all system folders that were contained on the Master RAID volume will be invisible. Reassigning this volume to be the Master RAID will make these folders visible again.

5.Tick the checkboxes under the “member” heading of the hard disks you wish to use to create a RAID.

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

7.Specify the percentage allocated for user data. The remaining space will be made available for target USB, iSCSI target.

8.Selected the file system you like to have for this RAID volume.

NOTE

Select ZFS file system while snapshot is needed It is only one ZFS file system allowed to be created per system.

ZFS file system is only accessible by CIFS/SMB, not for AFP and NFS users.

9. Press Apply to build the RAID storage volume.

NOTE

WARNING

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

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

With a RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10 volume, you can also add a spare disk after the RAID is created. See Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks > Adding a Spare Disk for details.

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Contents Thecus N7700 Copyright and Trademark Notice Limited WarrantyAbout This Manual Safety Warnings Table of Contents User and Group Management System SettingsStorage Management Network ManagementPrinter Server Overview Login Using WebDisk Photo ServerFile Backup Overview FTP Server ITunes Server Media Server108 Problems with Time and Date Settings 102104 107Overview IntroductionProduct Highlights Package Contents Solid green network link Front PanelFront Panel DescriptionHDD Hard Disk TraysRear Panel Hard Disk TraysBack Panel Hard Disk Installation Hardware InstallationBefore You Begin Cable Connections System Status Normal Checking System StatusSystem Trouble Thecus Setup Wizard First Time SetupPage LCD Controls Display ModeDisplay Mode LCD OperationUSB Copy Typical Setup ProcedureManagement Mode Management ModeStart Services Network SetupCreate Local Users or Setup Authentication Create Folders and Set Up ACLsPage Menu Bar Web Administration InterfaceSystem Management Menu BarStatus Menu Language SelectionProduct Information Product Information System/Service StatusService Status System InformationPrinter Status UPS SettingsPrinter Status System InformationWake-up On Lan Configuration Power ManagementEnable Schedule Power On/Off checkbox UPS SettingsExample Monday On Storage ManagementDisks Information Example Monday On 800 OffFailed A.R.T. InformationA.R.T. Information RAID Information RAID ConfigurationConfiguration screen RAID InformationRAID Levels RAID ConfigurationRAID Configurations RAID LevelCreating a RAID Press Apply to build the RAID storage volumeMigrating a RAID Expanding a RAIDSpace Allocation Allocating Space for iSCSI VolumeUnder the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target Volume Allocation ListIQN Create iSCSI Volume screen appearsCreate iSCSI Volume RAID IDSnapshot Stackable NASACL Folder ManagementAdding Folders FolderEdit Folder Editing FoldersDeleting Folders Add FolderNFS Share Snap Snapshot configurationNFS Share Snapshot Clicking on Snap then screen appears as followingAccess Control List Folder Access Control List ACLFile System Check Page Advance Option File Access CacheSamba Recycle Bin Samba Anonymous Login AuthenticationISCSI Block Size ISCSI CRC/Checksum WAN ConfigurationWAN Configuration Network ManagementLAN Configuration LAN ConfigurationN7700 only Wlan Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWlan Configuration Dhcp ConfigurationWEP KEY Web Services ConfigurationWlan Dhcp Configuration WAN LAN ExchangeApple Network Configuration AFP Apple Network SetupNFS Setup Web ServiceUser and Group Management Local User ConfigurationNFS Server Setting Local User ConfigurationDeleting Users Local Groups ConfigurationLocal Groups Configuration Modifying UsersModifying Groups Local Group Setting screen appears Enter a Group NameBatch User and Group Creation Adding GroupsADS/NT Support ADS/NT ConfigurationAD Domain Example Information System SettingsNotification Configuration System NotificationsInfo ErrorSystem Logs System LogsTime Time and Date SettingsSystem Configuration Backup and Restore System Configuration Download/UploadModule Management Reset to Factory Default SettingsModule Management Upgrading System Firmware Change Administrator PasswordFirmware Upgrade screen appears Change Administrator PasswordLogout Reboot and Shutdown SystemMB/s Additional Feature SetupFTP Server Selections include Unlimited, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 MB/sITunes Server ITunes ConfigurationMedia Server Go to My Media Connecting DMAs to the Media ServerMedia Manager Settings Adding Media Share FoldersWindows XP SP2 Printer ServerClick on File Add Printer Windows Vista Select or install a printer and then press OK Page Download Tasks Download ManagerCompleted / Total download size Adding an Http Task Page Page Adding an FTP Task Page Page Page Adding a BT Task Page Page ItemDescription Deleting TasksScheduling Downloads Download ScheduleUnder Download Schedule, set Scheduler to Enable User and Group Management Local User Configuration Using the N7700Login Using WebDiskButton Description Photo ServerWindows XP Publishing Wizard Folder Page ButtonsPage Page Page Page Page Photo Password Protecting AlbumsManaging Albums and Photos Creating AlbumsExif Information Uploading Pictures to AlbumsSlide Shows Windows Mapping a Client PC to the N7700Apple OS Windows 2000/XP Mapping the N7700 as an iSCSI DrivePage Page Page Page Nsync File BackupNsync Adding an Nsync TaskNsync Target Server Setting Thecus Backup UtilitySetting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceAdd New Task Apple OS X Backup Utilities Windows XP Data BackupAdding a Spare Disk Remote AdministrationTips and Tricks USB and eSATA Storage ExpansionPart III Setting up Virtual Servers Https Firewall Software ConfigurationPart I Setup a DynDNS Account Part II Enable Ddns on the RouterRAID Auto-Rebuild Replacing Damaged Hard DrivesHard Drive Damage Replacing a Hard DriveForgot My Network IP Address TroubleshootingRestoring Factory Defaults Problems with Time and Date SettingsPage Product Model N7700 Appendix a Product SpecificationsHardware Specifications Software SpecificationsLCD Appendix B Customer Support Thank you for choosing ThecusImproved Performance Appendix C RAID BasicsBenefits RAID LevelsJbod Stripe SizeRAID Level Percentage Used Disk UsageAppendix D Active Directory Basics What is Active Directory?ADS Benefits Brand Series Model Appendix E UPS Compatibility List112 113 Source Code Availability Appendix F Licensing InformationCopyrights GNU General Public License Cgic License TermsPage Page Page 119