1-Getting Started
Chapter 1- Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing The Micronet MaxNAS R8 storage solution. With speed, high capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, MaxNAS R8 is the ideal solution for all of your data storage needs.
Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, Micronet’s Help Desk is available at
1. Features and Benefits
MaxNAS R8 is a versatile and powerful storage solution, allowing it to be utilized in several different roles:
•As a shared storage device for multiple PCs, Macs, and UNIX/Linux workstations
•As a central, fault tolerant data server for a workgroup or network
•As a central backup station
•As a central hub for print services, media streaming, and unattended downloading
Benefits: | Networking Features: |
• | • 2x 10/100/1000 |
• SATA (Serial ATA) disk channel interface | • Ethernet link aggregation with failover and |
• Networked Storage on Gigabit Ethernet | load balancing |
• Easy to use Graphical User Interface | • iSCSI services concurrent with NAS |
Data Reliability Features: | Network Services: |
• RAID Level 0, 1, 5, 6, Span | • Windows Client Support with Active |
• Multiple LUN support | Directory integration |
• RAID Auto Rebuild | • UNIX/Linux Client Support |
• Network Backup | • Apple OS X Client Support |
• Hot Swap/Hot Spare disk support | • FTP, Webdisk, Secure Webdisk |
• Disk Roaming | • DLNA streaming server |
| • Attach and share USB and eSATA devices |
2. System Requirements and Compatibility
The MaxNAS R8 is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI, USB direct attachment, as well as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk
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