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Thecus N7510 User Manual

Thecus N7510
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User’s Manual

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Thecus N7510 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysYes
Storage drive capacity- GB
Supported file systemsext3, ext4, XFS
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA
Total installed storage capacity- TB
Number of storage drives installed-
Number of storage drives supported7
Internal memory2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3
Processor familyIntel Atom®
Number of processors installed1
Data link protocolsTCP/IP/AppleTalk
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Supported network protocolsSMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, NFS v4, AFP
I/O ports1 x mic 1 x line-in 1 x audio out
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/ 7 UNIX/Linux Mac OS X
Security algorithms256-bit AES
Cables includedAC
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Bundled softwareAcronis True Image Thecus Backup Utility
Display typeLCD
Product colorBlack, Silver
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity300 W
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
Sustainability certificatesRoHS
CertificationCE/FCC/C-Tick/VCCI/BSMI VMware, Citrix, WEEE
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth270 mm
Width210 mm
Height320 mm
Weight8400 g

Summary

Copyright and Trademark Notice

About This Manual

Limited Warranty

Safety Warnings

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

General introduction to Thecus IP Storage Server and its capabilities.

Product Highlights

Details key features like File Server, FTP Server, iTunes Server, and Printer Server.

Multiple RAID

Thecus IP storage supports multiple RAID volumes for data flexibility and security.

iSCSI Capability

Supports iSCSI initiators for direct-attached storage over LAN or Internet.

Superior Power Management

Features schedule power on/off and Wake-On-LAN for energy saving.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Overview

Guide to getting the Thecus IP storage up and running after installation.

Before You Begin

Precautions to take before starting the hardware installation process.

Cable Connections

Steps for connecting the Thecus IP storage to the network via Ethernet cable.

Chapter 3: First Time Setup

Overview

Explains methods for initial software setup: Setup Wizard or LCD display.

Thecus Setup Wizard

Step-by-step guide to configuring Thecus IP storage using the Setup Wizard.

LCD Operation

Details how to use the front panel LCD for status display and configuration.

OLED Operation

Explains the use of the front panel OLED for status display and configuration.

Typical Setup Procedure

Outlines the typical five steps to set up Thecus IP storage via Web Administration Interface.

Chapter 4: System Administration

Overview

Introduces the Web Administration Interface for configuring and monitoring the Thecus IP storage.

Web Administration Interface

Steps to access and log in to the Thecus IP storage Web Administration Interface.

My Favorite

Explains how to designate and display frequently used items in the user interface.

Menu Bar

Describes the structure and items available in the main menu bar.

Message Bar

Provides quick system status information by hovering over icons.

Language Selection

Details how to change the user interface language from a provided list.

System Information

System Information

Displays basic system information like manufacturer, product number, and firmware version.

System/Service Status

Shows basic system and service status information.

Logs

Displays system usage history and important events like disk status and booting.

User Access Log

Records user activity for selected services to monitor access details.

On-line Register

Allows periodic updates for firmware and software modules from Thecus.

Syslog Management

Configures local or remote storage of system logs and acts as a syslog server.

System Monitor

Monitors system status including CPU, memory, fans, and network throughput.

System Management

Time: Setting system time

Configures system date, time, and time zone, with NTP server synchronization.

Notification configuration

Sets up system notifications for malfunctions via email or beep.

Firmware Upgrade

Procedure to upgrade the system firmware using a downloaded file.

Schedule Power On/Off

Allows scheduling of automatic system power on and off times.

Administrator Password

Guides on changing the administrator password for system and LCD operation.

Config Mgmt

Manages system configuration by uploading or downloading configuration files.

Factory Default

Resets Thecus IP storage to its original factory default settings.

File System Check

Performs a check on the integrity of the system's disk file system.

Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)

Enables waking the system from sleep mode via WAN/LAN1 or LAN2 port.

SNMP Support

Configures SNMP function for system monitoring and information retrieval.

UI Login Function

Adjusts settings for enabling/disabling Web Disk, Photo Server, and other modules.

System Network

Networking

Configures network settings including DHCP, IP address, and link aggregation.

VLAN

Enables VLAN support for network segmentation and communication.

DHCP/RADVD

Configures DHCP/RADVD service to automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices.

Linking Aggregation

Supports link aggregation for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

Additional LAN

Details how to add and configure additional NICs via PCI-e slots.

Storage Management

Disks Information

Displays installed hard disks and their status, including S.M.A.R.T. information.

RAID Information

Lists RAID volumes, their status, and allocated capacities for data.

Create a RAID

Guides on creating RAID volumes with settings like stripe size and RAID level.

RAID Levels

Lists and describes standard RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and JBOD.

Edit RAID

Allows modification of RAID ID, spare disk selection, and other RAID settings.

Remove RAID

Procedure to delete a RAID volume, warning about data loss.

Expanding a RAID

Steps to expand existing RAID volumes by replacing hard drives.

Migrating a RAID

Moves RAID volumes to different drives or changes the RAID array configuration.

NAS Stacking

Expands network storage capacity by stacking up to 5 other stack target volumes.

iSCSI Target

Details adding and managing iSCSI targets and their advanced options.

Snapshot

Allows saving multiple versions of files and folders, requiring a BTRFS file system.

Taking a Snapshot

Explains how to manually or schedule snapshots for backup.

Snapshot Restore

Restores snapshots to overwrite current files or folders.

iSCSI

iSCSI Target

Details adding and managing iSCSI targets and their advanced options.

Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume

Guides on creating and configuring iSCSI volumes with options like Thin-Provisioning.

Expand Volume

Allows increasing the capacity of an iSCSI volume from unused space.

Delete Volume

Procedure to delete iSCSI volumes and associated data.

iSCSI Thin-Provisioning

Explains virtual memory assignment for maximum capacity and adding disks as needed.

Disk Clone and Wipe

Utilizes functions to clone disks or erase data from selected disks.

High-Availability (N8900, N12000 series/N16000 series only)

Explains setting up redundant systems for high availability with Primary/Secondary roles.

Setting up the Primary unit for HA

Guides on configuring the primary system for High Availability.

Setting up the Secondary unit for HA

Guides on configuring the secondary system for High Availability.

HA Ready

Explains the status after HA systems reboot and role synchronization.

HA Recovery

Procedure for recovering HA members if one is down or detected configuration issues.

User and Group Authentication

ADS/NT Support

Enables integration with Windows Active Directory Server for domain security.

Local User Configuration

Allows adding, editing, and removing local users and assigning them to groups.

Local Group Configuration

Manages local groups by adding, editing, or removing them.

Batch Users and Groups Creation

Imports multiple users and groups automatically via a text file.

User Quota

Sets storage quota limitations for local or AD users on RAID volumes.

User and Group Backup

Backs up and restores system users and groups to another location.

LDAP Support

Network Service

Samba / CIFS

Enables or disables Samba/CIFS protocol for file sharing and network access.

Samba Service

Used for UNIX and SMB/CIFS operating systems for network protocol access.

Samba Recycle Bin

Enables recycle bin functionality for deleted files/folders via SMB/CIFS.

AFP (Apple Network Setup)

Configures settings for Apple Filing Protocol for Mac OS-based systems.

NFS Setup

Enables NFS server for file download/upload with NFS clients.

FTP

Acts as an FTP server for file download/upload via FTP programs.

TFTP

Acts as a TFTP server for file download/upload using TFTP programs.

WebService

Configures WebDisk support and secure HTTP access.

UPnP

Supports UPnP Media server for playing media files with UPnP clients.

Bonjour Setting

Describes Bonjour's role in zero-configuration networking and device discovery.

SSH

Allows secure console access for system manipulation via SSH protocol.

DDNS

Enables dynamic DNS service to solve IP address changes for easy server access.

UPnP Port Management

Manages UPnP port forwarding for internet access to services like FTP and SSH.

VPN Client

Connects the storage device to a Virtual Private Network via VPN server IP.

VPN Server

Provides VPN server service for secure remote access to the device.

Application Server

iTunes® Server

Enables iTunes server capability for sharing digital music on the network.

Module Installation

Installs and manages system modules, with an option to "Show in Login".

Auto Module Installation

Installs modules automatically from online sources or the system CD.

Backup

Dual DOM (N12000 series/N16000 series/N8900 series only)

Features Dual DOM for system configuration backup and automatic recovery.

Rsync Target Server

Enables Rsync as a target server for remote backups and replication.

Data Guard (Remote Backup)

Sets up backup tasks and schedules for remote backup solutions.

Full Backup

Automatically backs up all shares from source to destination, creating shares if needed.

Custom Backup

Allows users to choose specific shares for backup to the destination.

iSCSI Backup

Backs up iSCSI volumes as single files to the target unit.

ACL Backup and Restore

Backs up and restores Access Control Lists (ACL) for RAID volumes.

Data Burn

Supports burning files/folders to disc or creating image files.

USB Copy

Manages USB copy functions, including USB to NAS, NAS to USB, and copying all files.

Thecus Backup Utility

Installs and uses the Thecus Backup Utility for creating backup tasks.

Apple OS X Backup Utilities

Lists available backup solutions for Mac OS X.

External Devices

Printers

Provides information about USB printers connected to the device and printer server setup.

Uninterrupted Power Source

Configures UPS settings for monitoring and power management.

Chapter 5: Tips and Tricks

USB and eSATA Storage Expansion

Supports external USB and eSATA hard disks for storage expansion.

Remote Administration

Guides on setting up remote administration for accessing the device over the Internet.

Part I - Setup a DynDNS Account

Steps to set up a DynDNS account for dynamic DNS services.

Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router

Instructions to enable the DDNS client on the router for domain name resolution.

Part III - Setting up Virtual Servers (HTTPS)

Guides on setting up virtual servers, specifically for HTTPS connections.

Firewall Software Configuration

Adjusts firewall settings to allow connectivity to the Thecus IP storage.

Replacing Damaged Hard Drives

Explains how to replace damaged hard drives while maintaining data security.

RAID Auto-Rebuild

Describes the automatic rebuild function for RAID arrays when a disk fails.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Forgot My Network IP Address

Methods to find the forgotten network IP address of the Thecus IP storage.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Resets the Thecus IP storage to its factory default settings.

Dual DOM Supports for Dual Protection (N12000 series/N16000 series/N8900 series only)

Explains the Dual DOM feature for system protection against power cuts or errors.

Chapter 7: Updates for FW v2.03.01

General

Lists changes and additions for firmware version v2.03.01.

Status

Displays basic system and service status information.

Disk Information

Shows installed hard disks and their slot positions.

S.M.A.R.T. Information

Provides detailed diagnostic information about the health of hard disks.

Bad Block Scan

Performs a bad block scan on disks for reference; results are not actionable.

Data Guard (Local Backup)

Provides a complete backup solution for Thecus NAS systems and local systems.

Local Data backup

Offers six selections for local data backup, including import, copy, and realtime backup.

Volume Expansion Management

Refers to a URL for managing volume expansion.

Appendix A: Customer Support

Thank you for choosing Thecus!

Closing message of gratitude.

Appendix B: RAID Basics

Overview

Explains RAID as an array of hard disks for data security and performance.

RAID Levels

Lists and describes standard RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and JBOD.

RAID 0

Best suited for high bandwidth, low data security needs, offering best performance.

RAID 1

Provides complete data redundancy through mirroring, doubling storage capacity cost.

RAID 5

Offers data security and is suited for networks with small I/O transactions.

RAID 6

Extends RAID 5 with dual parity for extremely high data fault tolerance.

RAID 10

Combines RAID 1 reliability with RAID 0 performance, sustaining two simultaneous drive failures.

JBOD

Concatenates disks into a single virtual disk without RAID support; data loss on drive failure.

Stripe Size

Defines data segment length for writing across multiple hard disks to enhance performance.

Appendix C: How to open the top cover

N8900 series:

Visual guide on opening the top cover for N8900 series models.

N12000 series:

Visual guide on opening the top cover for N12000 series models.

N16000 series:

Visual guide on opening the top cover for N16000 series models.

Appendix D: Active Directory Basics

Overview

Introduction to Active Directory (ADS) as a database/information store for managing resources.

ADS Benefits

Details benefits of ADS support, including easy integration and centralized user management.

Appendix E: Licensing Information

Overview

States product includes third-party software licensed under GNU GPL.

Source Code Availability

Provides information on obtaining the full source code of GPL licensed software.

Copyrights

Lists software developed by various individuals and organizations included in the product.

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