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Thecus N5200B, N5200BR User Manual

Thecus N5200B, N5200BR
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Thecus N5200B
N5200BR
User’s Manual

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Thecus N5200B, N5200BR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThecus
ModelN5200B, N5200BR
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Highlights

Lists key features of the N5200, including file, FTP, backup, and printer server functions.

Front Panel

Hard Disk Trays

Rear Panel (N5200B)

Rear Panel (N5200BR)

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Hard Disk Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing hard disks into the N5200.

Cable Connections

Details how to connect Ethernet and power cables to the N5200.

Chapter 3: First Time Setup

Thecus Setup Wizard

Guides users through the N5200 configuration using the Setup Wizard.

LCD Operation

Explains the function of the front panel LCD and navigation buttons.

Step 1: Network Setup

Configuring network settings for the N5200.

Step 2: RAID Creation

Configuring RAID volumes and settings for storage.

Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication

Managing local user accounts and authentication protocols.

Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs

Creating folders and setting Access Control Lists (ACLs).

Step 5: Start Services

Enabling and configuring services like SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS.

Chapter 4: System Management

Web Administration Interface

Explains how to access and navigate the N5200's web-based management interface.

Wake-Up On Lan (WOL)

Power Management

Schedule Power On/Off

Setting up automatic schedules for the N5200 to turn on and off.

Storage Management

Disks Information

Displays information about installed SATA hard disks.

S.M.A.R.T. Information

Provides detailed disk health monitoring data.

RAID Information

Shows the status, capacity, and configuration of RAID volumes.

RAID Configuration

Interface for setting up and configuring RAID arrays.

RAID Settings

Configuration options for stripe size, spare disks, and RAID names.

Creating a RAID

Step-by-step guide to create a new RAID volume.

Expanding a RAID

Instructions for increasing the size of existing RAID volumes.

Migrating a RAID

Procedure for changing RAID levels or migrating disks.

Space Allocation

Folder Management

Adding Folders

Provides steps to create new folders for file storage.

NFS Share

NFS Share Configuration

Setting up NFS access rights for hosts to shared folders.

Folder Access Control List (ACL)

Access Control List Configuration

Configuring user and group permissions for specific folders.

File System Check

Performing File System Check

Steps to perform a file system check on the N5200 disks.

Network Management

WAN Configuration

Settings for the Wide Area Network connection.

LAN Configuration

Settings for the Local Area Network ports.

User and Group Management

Local User Configuration

Managing local user accounts, including adding, modifying, and deleting.

Adding Users

Step-by-step instructions for creating new user accounts.

Local Groups Configuration

Managing local group accounts, including adding, modifying, and deleting.

Adding Groups

Step-by-step instructions for creating new groups.

ADS/NT Configuration

ADS/NT Support Configuration

Enabling and configuring support for Active Directory or NT domains.

System Settings

System Configuration Backup and Restore

Saving and loading system configuration settings.

Reset to Factory Default Settings

Restoring the N5200 to its original factory settings.

Upgrading System Firmware

Process for updating the N5200's system firmware.

Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup

FTP Server

Configuration details for the N5200's FTP server.

Media Server

Printer Server

Windows XP SP2 Printer Setup

Instructions for setting up a USB printer on Windows XP.

Windows Vista Printer Setup

Instructions for setting up a USB printer on Windows Vista.

Chapter 6: Using the N5200

Using WebDisk

Accessing and managing files via the WebDisk feature.

Mapping a Client PC to the N5200

Connecting PCs to N5200 shared folders as network drives.

File Backup

Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks

Replacing Damaged Hard Drives

Procedure for replacing a damaged hard drive in a RAID array.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Forgot My Password

Procedure to reset the administrator password to default.

Forgot My Network IP Address

Methods to find the N5200's IP address.

Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password

Resetting the N5200's IP address and admin password to defaults.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Procedure to reset the entire system to its factory default settings.

Appendix A: Product Specifications

Appendix B: Customer Support

Appendix C: RAID Basics

Appendix D: Active Directory Basics

Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List

Appendix F: Licensing Information

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