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3-Administering the MaxNAS

Chapter 3- Administering the MaxNAS

This chapter describes the menu and control structure for your MaxNAS. The RAID subsystem configuration utility is firmware-based and its operation is independent of host computer type or operating system.

At initial login, the user will be greeted with the Product Information Screen:

The administration user interface utilizes the pulldown menu desktop motif, and is organized as illustrated in the following table:

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Contents

MaxNAS Table of Contents RAID Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement Warranty Limitations of Warranty and LiabilityTechnical Support Policy Returning Materials Welcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeMicroNet Technology Features and Benefits Getting StartedGetting Started System Requirements and Compatibility What’s Included Unpacking the MaxNASChoosing a place for your MaxNAS Getting Started Visual and Audible Indicators Hot plug Drive Replacement Connecting the MaxNAS Connecting the MaxNASAccessing System Administration for the first time Connect Your MaxNAS Wizard Installation and Usage Logging LCD Operation Management ModeUSB Copy USB Target Mode Adding External Disks Administering the MaxNAS Administering the MaxNAS Main Menu Configuration Tree Status Displays System StatusSystem Information USB Printer Information The MaxNAS can act as a print Attached UPS Monitor Status Power ManagementAbout this MaxNAS Info Disks Info Storage ConfigurationRAID Menu Description RAID Create Folder Share Configuration RAID ID NFS Perform file system check Granted Stackable iSCSI Host Service To mount NSync Backup Service Auth ID Network Configuration LAN1 Configuration Administering the MaxNAS LAN2 Configuration Network Services Configuration Administering the MaxNAS Accounts Configuration Authentication Configuration Group Administration Local User Configuration System Control Functions Batch User and Group Creation Event Logs Remote Notification ConfigurationSystem Time Save/Recover System Setting Reset to Factory DefaultUpdate Firmware Module Management Change Administrator Password Reboot/ShutdownLog Out of the Administration Interface Change the User Interface Language Connecting Users Connecting UsersSMB/CIFS User Access Configuration Mapping a Network Drive Windows Mapping a Network Drive OS-X Using Webdisk Webdisk control interface File Operations Using iSCSI Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer Chap OS-X 10.4.10 Host Setup The MaxNAS has been tested Select Apple Partition Map or Guid Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device File Backup With nSyncAdding an Nsync Task Connecting to MaxNAS Attached Printers Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another DeviceDesignating MaxNAS or PlatinumRAID as an Nsync Target Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Click Select a shared printer by name MacOS Understanding RAID Understanding RAID RAID 1 Disk Mirroring Hot Spare Drives Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGeneral Use Precautions Resetting the MaxNAS Frequently Asked Questions Always Back UP Your Data Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix a Getting Help RAID Level Comparison Table Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table Active Directory Appendix C Active Directory Support UPS List Appendix D Supported UPS List Aqua Sola Glossary Appendix E Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix F Product Specifications Product SpecificationsSystem Architecture System Features MaxNAS DimensionsWeight Power Consumption Licence and Copyright Appendix G Licence and CopyrightSource Code Availability Copyrights Cgic License Terms GNU General Public License Preamble Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright Licence and Copyright MicroNet Techology Van Ness Ave Torrance, CA