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Table of Contents

Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2
About This Manual......................................................................... 2
Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................. 8
Overview ...............................................................................................8
Product Highlights.................................................................................8
File Server...........................................................................................8
FTP Server...........................................................................................8
Backup Server .....................................................................................8
Printer Server ......................................................................................8
Multiple RAID.......................................................................................9
Dual Mode Support ...............................................................................9
Superior Power Management..................................................................9
Package Contents..................................................................................9
Front Panel..........................................................................................10
Hard Disk Trays...................................................................................11
Rear Panel...........................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ................................................ 13
Overview .............................................................................................13
Before You Begin.................................................................................13
Hard Disk Installation .........................................................................13
Cable Connections ...............................................................................14
Checking System Status ......................................................................15
System Status Normal......................................................................... 15
System Trouble.................................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: First Time Setup......................................................... 16
Overview .............................................................................................16
Thecus Setup Wizard...........................................................................16
LCD Operation .....................................................................................18
LCD Controls...................................................................................... 18
Display Mode ..................................................................................... 18
USB Copy................................................................................................. 19
Management Mode ............................................................................. 19
Typical Setup Procedure......................................................................19
Step 1: Network Setup........................................................................ 20
Step 2: RAID Creation......................................................................... 20
Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication ................................. 20
Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs ................................................ 20
Step 5: Start Services ......................................................................... 20
Chapter 4: System Management .................................................. 22
Overview .............................................................................................22
Web Administration Interface .............................................................22
Menu Bar .......................................................................................... 22
Language Selection .............................................................................23
Status Menu ........................................................................................23
Product Information............................................................................ 23
System/Service Status ........................................................................ 24
System Information ............................................................................ 24
Printer Status..................................................................................... 25
UPS Settings...................................................................................... 25