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Linksys NSS4000 Series User Manual

Linksys NSS4000 Series
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ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE
Linksys Business Series Network Storage System
Models NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series
Linksys Business Series Network Storage System
Administrator Guide

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Linksys NSS4000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLinksys
ModelNSS4000 Series
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Working with the System

Managing the Network Options

Configuring the NSS Network Identification

Set the NSS hostname and domain membership for network identity.

Managing your Storage

Choosing a RAID Array Level

Guide to selecting appropriate RAID levels based on performance and reliability needs.

Creating a RAID Array

Step-by-step process for creating new RAID arrays from installed disks.

Adding a Disk Drive to an Array

Add new disks to existing RAID arrays for expansion or redundancy.

Deleting an Array

Remove a RAID array, releasing disks and deleting associated data.

Virtualizing Storage within your Network

Aggregate and manage storage from multiple NSS units into logical units.

Exporting Storage to your Network

Make local storage available for export to other NSS units on the network.

Creating Virtualized Storage

Create virtualized storage by combining exported disks into a JBOD.

Creating a Volume

Create a new volume on a RAID array to partition storage space.

Expanding a Volume

Increase the size of an existing volume if space is available on the array.

Deleting a Volume

Remove a volume, deleting all associated shares and data.

Creating a Snapshot for a Volume

Configure the NSS to capture data snapshots at specified frequencies.

Locking an Encrypted Volume

Manually lock an encrypted volume to enhance security by preventing access.

Unlocking a Locked Volume

Unlock an encrypted volume that has been locked, making data accessible.

Changing the Password for an Encrypted Volume

Change the password for an encrypted volume to maintain security.

Setting the RAID Rebuild Priority

Adjust RAID rebuild priority to balance system performance and rebuild speed.

Administering Access to the NSS

Managing your NSS Users

Create, view, and manage local and domain user accounts for NSS access.

Creating a User Profile

Set up new user profiles, assigning primary groups and home directories.

Creating a Group

Create new user groups to manage access privileges for multiple users.

Managing Volume Quotas

Set storage space limits for users and groups on NSS volumes.

Creating Volume Quota for a User or Group

Define specific storage quotas for users or groups on volumes.

Creating a Network Filter

Add new network filters based on IP/MAC addresses or ranges to control access.

Managing the Shares

Creating a Share

Create new file shares that users can access on the NSS.

Creating a Scheduled Backup for a Share

Configure automatic backups for shares at specified time intervals.

Managing the Admininstrator Options

Rebooting or Shutting Down the NSS

Procedures for safely rebooting or shutting down the NSS system.

Upgrading the NSS Firmware

Steps to download and install the latest firmware for the NSS.

Restoring the Factory Default Configuration

Reset NSS configuration settings to factory defaults, preserving or clearing storage data.

Saving the Current Configuration

Create a backup copy of the current NSS configuration settings.

Restoring a Configuration File

Restore NSS settings from a previously saved configuration file.

Changing the Administrator Password

Change the administrator password for enhanced security.

Accessing the NSS’s Storage

Logging into the CIFS Shares with Administrator Privileges

Access CIFS shares with administrator credentials for full read-write access.

UNIX/Linux Users: Accessing Storage through NFS

Guide for UNIX/Linux users to access NSS storage via NFS.

Troubleshooting

Repairing a Degraded Array

Replace a failed disk and repair a degraded RAID array.

Working with a Failed Array

Procedures for handling and recovering from a failed RAID array.

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