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Thecus N5500 User Manual

Thecus N5500
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Thecus N5500
User’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Thecus N5500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Storage drive size3.5 \
Hot-swap drive baysYes
Storage drive capacity- GB
Supported file systemsEXT3, XFS, ZFS
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA
Total installed storage capacity0 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity10 TB
Number of storage drives installed0
Number of storage drives supported5
Flash memory128 MB
Internal memory1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2
Processor frequency1.86 GHz
Supported network protocolsTCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTP-SSL/TLS
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Dimensions (WxDxH)190 x 240 x 230 mm
Management platformLinux
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/2000/XP/2003/Vista UNIX/Linux Mac OS 9 / X
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity200 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight7200 g

Summary

Safety Warnings

Chapter 1: Introduction

N5500 Overview and Product Highlights

Introduces the N5500 and lists its key features like File, FTP, iTunes, Media servers.

Key N5500 Features

Details Backup, Printer, RAID, Dual Mode, and Power Management capabilities.

Front Panel Components

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details the controls, indicators, and hard disk trays on the device's front panel.

Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Ports and Connectors

Lists and describes the ports and connectors on the rear of the N5500.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Installation Process and Status Check

Covers overview, precautions, disk/cable installation, and status indicators.

Chapter 3: First Time Setup

Setup Wizard and LCD Operation

Guides setup via wizard, explains LCD controls, display, and management modes.

Typical Setup Procedure Steps

Covers network, RAID, user, folder, and service configuration steps.

Chapter 4: System Administration

Web Administration Interface and Navigation

Accessing the web interface, menu bar, and message bar for system management.

System Information and Status Details

Accessing product info, logs, system/service status.

Chapter 5: System Management

Time, Notifications, and Firmware Updates

Configuring system time, notifications, and firmware upgrades.

UPS, Power Management, and WOL

Configuring UPS, scheduled power, and Wake-On-LAN settings.

SNMP Support and Utility Functions

Configuring SNMP and managing passwords, configs, defaults, and reboots.

Chapter 6: System Network

WAN and LAN Configuration

Configuring WAN and LAN ports, DHCP server settings.

Network Services: Samba/CIFS, AFP, NFS, FTP

Configuring file sharing protocols like Samba, AFP, NFS, and FTP.

Media Server, HTTP/Web Disk, UPnP, Nsync

Details media streaming, web disk access, UPnP, and Nsync target setup.

Chapter 7: Storage Management

Disk Information and SMART Monitoring

Displays disk status, model, firmware, and SMART information.

RAID Management

Guides on creating, editing, removing, expanding, and migrating RAID volumes.

Space Allocation for iSCSI and USB

Manages space allocation for iSCSI and USB volumes on RAID.

Folder Management

Folder Creation, Modification, and Removal

Guides on creating, modifying, and removing folders and their settings.

NFS Shares and Snapshot Configuration

Sets up NFS shares and configures snapshots for ZFS RAID volumes.

Folder Access Control Lists (ACL)

Configures access levels for folders and sub-folders for users/groups.

Stackable NAS Expansion

Stackable NAS Operations

Explains expanding storage via stackable NAS, covering add, activate, edit, and ACL setup.

ISO File Mounting

ISO File Mounting Process

Guides on mounting ISO files for accessing their contents.

Chapter 8: User and Group Authentication

ADS/NT Domain Support

Configures support for Windows Active Directory (ADS) or NT servers for authentication.

Local User and Group Management

Manages local user accounts, groups, and batch creation.

Chapter 9: Application Server

Printer Server Setup

Details setting up the N5500 as a printer server for Windows XP and Vista.

iTunes Server and Module Management

Enables iTunes server and manages installation of software modules.

Backup Options: Nsync and Utilities

Covers backup options, Nsync tasks, and Thecus Backup Utility.

Chapter 10: Using the N5500

Accessing N5500 via Web Browser

Introduces managing data like music, photos, and files via web browsers.

WebDisk and Photo Server Usage

Guides on accessing files via WebDisk and managing photo albums.

Slide Shows and Client PC Mapping

Covers slide shows and mapping N5500 shares to client PCs.

Chapter 11: iSCSI Drive Mapping

iSCSI Drive Mapping for Windows

Instructions for mapping the N5500 as an iSCSI drive on Windows.

Chapter 12: Tips and Tricks

Storage Expansion and Remote Administration

Details USB/eSATA support, spare disks, and remote access setup.

DynDNS Setup and Firewall Configuration

Guides on setting up DynDNS and configuring software firewalls.

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Addresses IP loss, drive mapping issues, factory resets, time settings, and Dual DOM.

Chapter 14: Firmware Revision Updates (FW 3.00.01 to 3.00.04)

RAID Expansion for iSCSI Volumes

Allows expanding iSCSI target volume capacity from unused space.

RAID Volume Encryption

Protects data using RAID volume encryption, requiring a USB key for access.

iSCSI Thin-Provisioning Setup

Provides flexible and efficient iSCSI capacity management.

Chapter 15: Firmware Updates (FW 3.00.08)

Updated User Interfaces (Login & Main)

Features new designs for the N5500's admin login and main user interfaces.

Firmware Update Features

Details On-Line Register, Rsync, DHCP Gateway, and Dual DOM updates.

Chapter 16: Firmware Version 3.01.00 Updates

UI Updates and My Favorite Feature

Updates UI elements and adds a "My Favorite" shortcut for frequently used functions.

Link Aggregation and LAN Card Support

Adds Link Aggregation modes and support for additional LAN cards.

Appendix A: Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Lists the physical and environmental specifications of the N5500.

Software Specifications

Details the network protocols, authentication, and disk management features.

Appendix B: Customer Support

Customer Support Information

Provides contact info and resources for technical support and sales.

Appendix C: RAID Basics

RAID Overview, Benefits, and Levels

Explains RAID, its benefits, and describes standard RAID levels.

Stripe Size and Disk Usage

Defines stripe size and shows disk usage percentages by RAID level.

Appendix D: Active Directory Basics

Active Directory Overview and Benefits

Introduces Active Directory (ADS) and its benefits for integration and user management.

Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List

UPS Compatibility List

Lists compatible UPS brands, series, and models for the N5500.

Appendix F: Licensing Information

Licensing and Copyright Details

Details GNU GPL license, source code availability, and software copyrights.

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