Buffalo TeraStation Essentials

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Summary

Chapter 1 Notice

Safety Precautions

Essential safety instructions to follow before using the device for safe operation and to prevent injury.

Chapter 3 File Sharing

Configuring Shared Folders

Adding a Shared Folder

Configuring Users

Adding a User

Adding a Group

Restricting Local User Access to Shared Folders

Restricting AD Domain User Access to Shared Folders

How to configure access restrictions using Active Directory domain accounts.

Restricting Access to Subfolders

Enabling NFS

Chapter 4 RAID Modes and Drive Management

Available RAID Modes

JBOD

RAID 6

RAID 5

RAID 1

RAID 0

RAID 10

Working with RAID Arrays

Using JBOD

Creating a RAID Array

Step-by-step guide to create a new RAID array using available drives.

Shutting Down the TeraStation Automatically If an Error Occurs

Configuring Actions for If a Drive Used for the RAID Array Has Not Been Detected

Configuring a Hot Spare

Setting up a hot spare drive to automatically replace a failed drive in a RAID array.

Managing a RAID Array Without Deleting Data

Adding a Drive

Procedure for installing and formatting a new drive to be added to the TeraStation.

RAID Scanning

Configuring Low Drive Space Alerts

Adding an External Drive

Steps for connecting, recognizing, and formatting external USB drives.

Dismounting Drives

Checking Drives

S.M.A.R.T.

Formatting Drives

Procedure for formatting internal or external drives on the TeraStation.

Encrypting Drives

Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely

Methods for secure data erasure using formatting or Secure Erase features.

Performing a Full Format

Performing the Secure Erase Command

Quotas

Limits for Users

Limits for Groups

Limits for LVM Volumes

Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device

Guide to configuring the TeraStation to function as an iSCSI target device.

Creating an iSCSI Volume

Steps to create an iSCSI volume on the TeraStation.

Connecting Volumes

Formatting Volumes

Disconnecting Volumes

Configuring Access Restrictions

Setting up CHAP authentication for iSCSI volumes to control access.

Configuring for the Entire TeraStation

Connecting Access-Restricted Volumes

Connecting if Volume Access Is Partially Restricted

Expanding Volume Capacity

How to increase the storage capacity of existing iSCSI volumes.

Deleting Volumes

Procedure to delete existing iSCSI volumes and their associated data.

Chapter 5 Backup

Backing Up Data on the TeraStation

Overview of methods to back up TeraStation data to various destinations.

Backup Modes

Full Backup

Overwrite (Incremental)

Overwrite (Differential)

Preparing a Backup Destination

Steps to configure a shared folder or USB drive as a backup destination.

Configuring a Backup Job

Procedure to set up scheduled or manual backup jobs for data protection.

Backup Logs for If Backup Fails

Replication

Setting up data replication between TeraStations for redundancy and disaster recovery.

Preparing a Replication Destination

Failover

Overview of failover functionality for network redundancy and automatic switching to a backup TeraStation.

Configuring Failover

Step-by-step guide to configure the failover settings between two TeraStations.

Switching to the Backup TeraStation Manually

Reconfiguring After Failover Occurs

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine

Guide to setting up the TeraStation for Time Machine backups from macOS.

Preparing a Shared Folder for Time Machine

Configuring a Shared Folder as a Backup Destination

Chapter 6 Cloud Services and Remote Access

Synchronizing with Amazon S3

How to configure the TeraStation for synchronization with Amazon S3 cloud storage.

Creating an Amazon S3 Job

Steps to create a new backup job for Amazon S3 synchronization.

Uploading Files to Amazon S3

Synchronizing with Dropbox

How to configure the TeraStation for synchronization with Dropbox cloud storage.

Creating a Dropbox Sync Job

Steps to create a new synchronization job for Dropbox.

Changing Job Settings

Using Microsoft Azure for Data Preservation

Guide to backing up and restoring data with Microsoft Azure Storage.

Creating an Azure Storage Sync Backup Job

Steps to create a new backup job for Microsoft Azure Storage synchronization.

Creating an Azure Storage Sync Restore Job

Steps to create a new restore job for Microsoft Azure Storage.

Synchronizing with Microsoft OneDrive

How to configure the TeraStation for synchronization with Microsoft OneDrive.

Creating a OneDrive Sync Job

Steps to create a new synchronization job for OneDrive.

Corrective Actions for in Case of Error

WebAccess

Utility for accessing TeraStation files over the Internet.

Configuring WebAccess

Steps to enable and configure WebAccess for remote file access.

FTP

Enabling FTP

Accessing the TeraStation with an FTP Client

Chapter 7 Security Enhancement

Two-Factor Authentication

Security feature requiring a verification code in addition to username/password for login.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

Procedure to enable two-factor authentication for user accounts.

Restricting Logins for Non-Admin Users

Disabling Two-Factor Authentication

Antivirus Software

Information about Trend Micro NAS Security for protecting against viruses and malware.

Activating Virus Scanning

Steps to activate and enable virus scanning on the TeraStation.

Configuring Security Settings

Updating Antivirus Pattern Files

Configuring Virus Scanning

Encrypting Data Transmission

Methods for encrypting data transmission for secure communication.

Encrypting Settings Data

Encrypting FTP Transfer Data

Boot Authentication

Security feature to authenticate the TeraStation during boot, preventing unauthorized access.

Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC

Steps to set up the authentication server application on a Windows PC.

Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation

Procedure to configure the TeraStation to use the authentication server.

Chapter 8 Settings Backup;Restoration

Saving and Applying Settings

How to back up TeraStation settings to a USB drive and apply them to another device.

Saving Settings

Steps to save the current TeraStation configuration to a USB drive.

Applying Settings

Procedure to apply saved settings from a USB drive to another Buffalo NAS device.

Transferring Another Buffalo NAS Device’s Settings

Restoring Factory Defaults

Methods to restore the TeraStation to its original factory default settings.

Initializing from Settings

Steps to reset the TeraStation to factory defaults using the Settings interface.

Initializing Using the USB Initialization Drive

How to restore settings to factory defaults using a USB initialization drive.

Creating a USB Initialization Drive

Resetting the Administrator Password

Procedure to reset the administrator username and password if forgotten.

Chapter 9 Network Settings

Wake-on-LAN

Port Trunking

Proxy Server

Changing the IP Address

Procedure to manually change the TeraStation's IP address and subnet mask.

Chapter 10 Advanced Features

Email Notification

Enabling Email Notification

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

Configuring automatic shutdown and recovery using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

Updating the Firmware

Procedures for updating the TeraStation's firmware manually or automatically.

Updating Manually Using Settings

Steps to manually update the firmware through the Settings interface.

Enabling Automatic Update

Configuring the TeraStation to automatically download and install firmware updates.

Name, Date, Time, and Language

Chapter 11 Drive Replacement and Troubleshooting

Replacing a Defective Drive

Procedures for replacing a faulty drive in the TeraStation, varying by RAID mode.

Drive Replacement for a Redundant RAID Array (TeraStation Is On)

Steps to replace a defective drive in a redundant RAID array while the TeraStation is powered on.

Drive Replacement for a Redundant RAID Array (TeraStation Is Off)

Steps to replace a defective drive in a redundant RAID array when the TeraStation is powered off.

Drive Replacement for a RAID 0 Array

Procedure for replacing a drive in a RAID 0 array, including deleting and recreating the array.

Drive Replacement for a JBOD

Steps to replace a failed drive in a JBOD configuration and format the new drive.

Drive Replacement for a Hot Spare

Procedure to replace a hot spare drive and configure a new one.

Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive

Re-Inserting Drives

“Recovery needed” Appears under the “Status” Field on the RAID Array List

How to recover a RAID array when its status shows 'Recovery needed'.

TeraStation Does Not Work Properly

Troubleshooting common issues preventing the TeraStation from booting or operating correctly.

Power LED Keeps Blinking

Steps to recover from drive setup mode when the power LED blinks.

Booting the TeraStation in Emergency Mode

Procedure to boot the TeraStation in emergency mode for firmware recovery.

Unable to Access Shared Folders

Troubleshooting steps for accessing shared folders, including network credentials and permissions.

Opening the Network Credentials Window

Restoring Owner and Permission Settings

Procedure to restore original owner and permission settings for folders.