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General| Model | N4100 |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Total Bays | 4 |
| Number of Bays | 4 |
| Maximum Internal Raw Capacity | 8TB |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD |
| Processor | Intel Celeron M |
| Processor Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA I/II |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| eSATA Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Thecus OS |
| Type | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA I/II |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| RAM | 512MB DDR2 |
Details about copyright ownership and registered trademarks mentioned in the manual.
Provides information regarding the warranty coverage and limitations for the product.
Step-by-step guide on how to install hard disk drives into the appliance.
Instructions for connecting the appliance to the network and power source.
Procedure to verify the system's operational status after connections are made.
Criteria for confirming that the system is operating correctly.
Indicators and signs that the system is experiencing problems.
Highlights the advantages and key advantages of using the Thecus N4100.
Lists the primary functionalities and distinguishing characteristics of the device.
Guidance on checking the package contents and ensuring the appliance is undamaged.
Details about HDD Trays, Indicators, Power Switch, and Reset Switch.
Describes the ports and connectors located on the rear of the appliance.
Introduces the initial software configuration process for network access.
Guide to using the setup wizard for device discovery and configuration.
Instructions on how to access the system's administrative login webpage.
Overview of the Status menu for accessing basic system information.
Details on viewing system status and disk information.
Information regarding system description and its appearance on the login page.
Displays manufacturer, model number, serial number, and firmware version.
Provides access to disk information and RAID configuration.
Shows detailed information about each installed hard disk drive.
Displays current RAID status, capacity, and settings.
Enables setting up RAID levels such as JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5.
Options for setting stripe size and designating RAID or Spare disks.
Allows creation and configuration of shared folders on the storage volume.
Interface for adding new folders with specified names and descriptions.
Allows modification of existing folder names, descriptions, and browse settings.
Configures Access Control Lists to manage user and group permissions for folders.
Procedure for setting up ACLs to determine folder access levels for users and groups.
Manages backup tasks to other N4100 units or FTP servers for data safety.
Step-by-step instructions for creating new Nsync backup tasks.
Configures the N4100 to act as a target for Nsync backup tasks.
Details on setting up an external device as a target for Nsync backups.
Enables secure data transfer settings between two N4100 units.
Provides access to network configuration and service support settings.
Allows modification of host name, IP address, subnet mask, and DNS settings.
Manages service support options like WebDisk, SMB/CIFS, and UPnP.
Configuration for enabling or disabling the FTP server functionality.
Settings for Active Directory support, local users, and local groups.
Enables integration with Windows Active Directory or NT servers.
Configuration interface for managing local user accounts.
Tools for creating and managing local user groups.
Access to administrative tasks for system configuration and management.
Sets up email or beep notifications for system problems.
Allows viewing and managing system logs for usage history and error tracking.
Configuration for setting the system's date, time, and time zone.
Options for downloading or uploading system configuration files.
Resets the appliance to its original factory default settings.
Procedure for upgrading the appliance's firmware.
Allows changing the administrator account password.
Options to reboot or shut down the system.
Initiates the process to log out of the system interface.
Allows selection and change of the system interface language.
Instructions for installing and using the monitoring application.
Accessing system files and folders via a web browser interface.
Steps to map a network drive on Windows for accessing shared folders.
Guide to mapping network drives on macOS for shared folder access.
Instructions for using Windows XP's backup utility for data backup.
Overview of available backup solutions for Mac OS X.
Procedure to retrieve a forgotten network IP address using the setup wizard.
Steps to reset the administrator password and default settings.
Methods used by the system to detect and indicate errors.
Guidance on diagnosing and resolving system errors.
Instructions for replacing a damaged hard disk drive.
Details on the automatic rebuilding function for RAID 5 arrays.
Steps to configure static IP addresses in Windows XP.
Guide to setting static IP addresses on Mac OS X.
Explains the concept of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID).
Discusses the advantages of RAID in terms of performance and data security.
Details how RAID enhances I/O performance through simultaneous disk access.
Explains how RAID protects against data loss from hard disk failures.
Describes RAID levels and the concepts of stripe size and width.
Factors to consider when selecting a RAID level (0, 1, 5).
Details RAID 0 for high performance, suitable for non-critical data.
Describes RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy.
Explains RAID 5 for data security and performance with parity.
Defines Active Directory as a directory service for managing corporate resources.
Outlines advantages of Active Directory support for the N4100.
Details CPU, Network, SATA, Flash, System, HDD, AC/DC, Adapter, LEDs, Dimensions, RAID, Auto Rebuild, Hot Swap, Client Platform.
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