Thecus N5550 User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus IP Storage Server. The Thecus IP storage is an
easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and
distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID features that
provide data security and recovery—over multiple Terabyte of storage are available
using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency,
allowing Thecus IP storage to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The Thecus IP
storage offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you swap working
hard drives for use in other Thecus IP storage, securing the continuity of data in the
event of hardware failure. The Thecus IP storage allows data consolidation and
sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments.
The Thecus IP storage’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple Languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the Thecus IP storage allows you to store and share files over an
IP network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize
your files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use
web-based interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to
Chapter 4: Using the Thecus IP Storage > Web Administration Interface
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your Thecus IP storage over the Internet with their favorite FTP
programs. You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Network Service> FTP .
iTunes Server
With the built-in iTunes server capability, the Thecus IP storage enables digital
music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!
To set up the iTunes Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Application Server>iTunes Configuration.
Printer Server
With the Thecus IP storage’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with
other PCs connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to
Chapter 4: External Devices Server>Printer Information.
Multiple RAID

Thecus N5550 Specifications

General

RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
Storage drive capacity	0 GB
Supported file systems	ext3, ext4, XFS
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA
Total installed storage capacity	0 TB
Number of storage drives installed	0
Number of storage drives supported	5
Internal memory	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3
Processor family	Intel Atom®
Number of processors installed	1
Wi-Fi	No
Data link protocols	TCP/IP/AppleTalk
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocols	SMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, NFS v4, AFP
I/O ports	1 x mic in 1 x line in 1 x audio out
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/ 7 UNIX/Linux Mac OS X
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
Cables included	AC
FireWire 400	FireWire-interface with a data transmission speed of 400 Mbit/s (50MB/s). FireWire is a serial computer bus technology designed as replacement of SCSI and is based on the IEEE 1394 and 1394b standards.
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Bundled software	Acronis True Image Thecus Backup Utility
Display type	LCD
Product color	Black
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	200 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80 %
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Certification	CE/FCC/C-Tick/VCCI/BSMI VMware, Citrix, WEEE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	240 mm
Width	190 mm
Height	230 mm