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Icy Box IB-NAS4220 User Manual

Icy Box IB-NAS4220
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Version 1.8.2

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Icy Box IB-NAS4220 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeNetwork Attached Storage
RAID SupportYes
USB Ports2 x USB 2.0
CategoryNetwork Hardware
HDMI OutputNo
Device TypeNAS
Supported Drive Types3.5" SATA HDD
Power SupplyExternal power adapter
RAID ModesJBOD
ProtocolsSMB/CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP
File System SupportEXT4
Operating SystemLinux-based

Summary

Introduction to Network Attached Storage

What is NAS?

Explains Network Attached Storage (NAS) and its purpose.

Samba (Windows) Protocol

Describes Samba protocol for Windows network file sharing.

FTP and NFS Protocols

Explains FTP for file transfer and NFS for Unix file sharing.

Additional Network Services

Highlights extra features like UPnP-AV for media streaming.

BitTorrent Support and RAID Overview

Details BitTorrent client and the basics of RAID.

RAID Levels Explained

Explains different RAID levels like RAID 1 and Spanning.

IB-NAS4220-B Hardware Overview

Front and Rear Panel Components

Details the components located on the front and rear panels.

Hardware Assembly

Installing Hard Drives

Step-by-step instructions for installing internal hard drives.

Accessing the Management Interface

DHCP Network Access Methods

Explains accessing the interface via DHCP with/without DNS.

Direct Attachment and Static IP

Covers direct connection and manual IP configuration.

Using the Management Interface

Logging In and Interface Navigation

Details the login process and interface structure.

Management Interface Structure and Disk Initialization

Hard Disk Initialization

Steps for initializing the internal hard disk for NAS operation.

RAID and File System Selection

Choosing the Appropriate RAID Level

Guide to selecting RAID levels based on pros and cons.

Choosing the Appropriate File System

Guide to selecting file systems for the data partition.

Disk Utility Tool

Disk Initialization for JBOD

Using Disk Utility to manage disks in JBOD mode.

RAID Array Configuration

Creating a RAID Array

Step-by-step process for creating a RAID array.

RAID Management and Failure Handling

Removing RAID Arrays and Handling Failures

Procedures for removing RAID arrays and managing disk failures.

Manually Exchanging a RAID 1 Disk

Procedure for Disk Replacement

Steps for manually replacing a hard disk in RAID 1.

Account and User Management

Admin Password and User/Group Overview

Changing admin password and managing users/groups.

Creating and Managing User Accounts

Creating a New User

Steps for creating a new user account and private folder.

Modifying and Deleting Users

Changing user settings and deleting user accounts.

User Group Membership

Assigning Users to Groups

Adding users to one or more existing groups.

Removing Users from Groups

Removing users from one or more existing groups.

Group Management

Creating and Deleting Groups

Steps for creating and deleting user groups.

Managing Users within Groups

Adding/Removing Users from Groups

Adding or removing multiple users from a group.

File Server, Share, and Printer Management

File Server Settings

Basic configurations for Samba, FTP, and NFS services.

Windows, FTP, and NFS Settings

Detailed settings for Windows, FTP, and NFS services.

Guest Access Settings

Configuring anonymous access and security implications.

Share Management

Creating and Deleting Shares

Steps for creating and deleting network shares.

Setting Share Access Rights

Windows/FTP Access Restrictions

Defining access rights for shares in Windows/FTP.

Setting NFS Access Rights

NFS Access Control by IP

Configuring NFS access based on IP addresses or subnets.

Printer Server Configuration

Sharing Printers Over the Network

Enabling and configuring the network printer server.

System Settings

LAN Settings

Configuring network name, IP address, and subnet mask.

Time Settings and Remote Control

Setting time/date and remotely restarting or turning off the NAS.

System Information and Disk Usage

Viewing System Information

Displaying product name, firmware version, and IP address.

Monitoring Disk Usage

Checking the overview of used and free disk space.

Network Services Overview

DHCP Server Configuration

Overview of DHCP server and automatic configuration.

Manual DHCP Setup

Detailed manual configuration of the DHCP server settings.

Bonjour and iTunes Support Configuration

Enabling Bonjour for Mac and iTunes media sharing.

BitTorrent Protocol Support Configuration

Configuring BitTorrent bandwidth and download settings.

Twonky Media Server

Installing and Enabling Twonky Media

Instructions for installing and enabling the Twonky Media server.

Maintenance Overview

Firmware Upgrade Process

Detailed steps for upgrading the device firmware.

Configuration Save and Restore

Saving and restoring device configuration settings.

Restoring Configuration and Factory Reset

Loading saved settings and resetting to factory defaults.

USB Device Management

USB Device Operations

Supported file systems, network access, and one-touch backup.

Mapping Network Shares and Printers

Mapping Shares in Windows

Steps to map network shares in Windows Explorer.

Mapping Printers in Windows

Steps to install a network printer in Windows.

Mapping Windows Shares on Mac OS X

Accessing Shares on macOS

Procedure to map Windows shares on a Mac OS X system.

Mapping Printers on Mac OS X

Adding Network Printers on macOS

Steps to add a network printer via the Printer Setup Utility.

Mounting Shares in Linux

Mounting Windows Shares

Commands for mounting Windows shares in Linux.

Mounting NFS Shares

Commands for mounting NFS shares in Linux.

Benchmark Conditions and Firmware Terms

Benchmark Testing Guidelines

Terms for conducting and disclosing benchmark test results.

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