MicroNet Technology R8 manual Storage Configuration, Disks Info

3-Administering the MaxNAS R8

MaxNAS R8 in the “Network Places” dialog on their computers. You may enable or disable UPNP support by navigating to “System Network” -> “UPnP.” Click Apply to complete the operation.

3.3.8 nSync/rSync Target Configuration

The MaxNAS R8 supports remote synchronization through the nSync and Rsync target backup features. Both protocols work through the use of advanced algorithms, which allow the MaxNAS R8 to compare files from the source and target volumes and move only the portions of the files that have been changed since the last scheduled backup.

•nSync: nSync is an FTP-compatible synchronization method that allows backup and restoration of a share folder to another MaxNAS R8 target or any FTP server. When using nSync between two MaxNAS units, the synchronization also enables secure encryption. Configuring an nSync backup task is covered in section 9 of this chapter.

•Rsync: Rsync is an open source synchronization protocol with widely supported implementation. Rsync synchronizes files and directories from one location to another while minimizing data transfer using delta encoding when appropriate. The mirroring takes place with only one transmission in each direction yielding high efficiency and

speed. Rsync can copy or display directory contents and copy files, optionally using compression and recursion. For more information about rSync and its capabilities refer to: http://rsync.samba.org

To enable one or both of these services, navigate to “System Network” -> “Nsync Target.” Click Apply to complete the operation.

4. Storage Configuration

The Storage Settings menu is where you configure and maintain the various storage settings and features of the MaxNAS R8. The storage configuration menu contains the following submenus:

•	Disks (Informational)	•	Share Control
•	RAID	• iSCSI stacked target host control
•	Space Allocation	•	ISO disk image mounting service

4.1 Disks (Info)

The disks menu displays the current capacity, the disk firmware revision, and current status, including SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) status of each disk drive mechanism. To view the Disk Info screen, navigate to “Storage” -> “Disks”.

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