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Thecus N7700 User Manual

Thecus N7700
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Thecus N7700
Thecus N7700PRO
FW v3.00.08
User’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Thecus N7700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Storage drive size3.5 \
Storage drive capacity- GB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA
Total installed storage capacity14 TB
Number of storage drives installed0
Number of storage drives supported7
Flash memory128 MB
Internal memory2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2
Processor frequency1.86 GHz
iSCSI supportYes
Supported network protocolsSMB/CIFS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, NFS v3, AFP
Compliance industry standards802.3ad
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Dimensions (WxDxH)210 x 270 x 320 mm
Management platformLinux
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/2000/XP/2003/Vista UNIX/Linux Mac OS 9 / X
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity300 W
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight8600 g

Summary

Safety Warnings

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Introduction to the Thecus N7700 IP Storage Server, its features, and benefits.

Product Highlights

Key features like File Server, FTP Server, and iTunes Server.

Storage Management

RAID, disk information, space allocation, and ISO mount.

System Network

WAN, LAN, and protocol configurations.

User and Group Authentication

Managing user accounts and access rights.

Package Contents

Hardware Overview

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Description of front panel components and LEDs.

Rear and Back Panel Ports

Explanation of rear and back panel connectivity.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Before You Begin

Precautions before installation.

Hard Disk Installation

Steps for installing hard drives.

Cable Connections

Connecting network and power cables.

Checking System Status

Verifying normal system operation indicators.

Chapter 3: First Time Setup

Thecus Setup Wizard

Configuring the N7700 using the setup wizard.

LCD Operation

Using the device's LCD panel for status and setup.

Typical Setup Procedure

Outline of the five main setup steps.

Chapter 4: System Administration

Web Administration Interface

Accessing and navigating the web-based management interface.

System Information and Logs

Viewing system status, services, and logs.

System Management

Time, notifications, firmware, UPS, power settings.

Storage Management

RAID, disks, space allocation, iSCSI, folders.

User and Group Authentication

Managing local and domain user accounts.

Application Server

Printer and iTunes server functionalities.

Backup

Nsync and backup utility operations.

Chapter 5: Using the N7700

Login and WebDisk Access

Logging into the system and accessing files via WebDisk.

Photo Server and Albums

Managing photo albums and uploading pictures.

Mapping Client PCs

Connecting computers to N7700 shared folders.

iSCSI Drive Mapping

Accessing N7700 as an iSCSI drive.

Chapter 6: Tips and Tricks

Storage Expansion

Using USB/eSATA for storage.

Remote Administration & DDNS

Accessing N7700 remotely via internet.

Replacing Damaged Hard Drives

Procedure for replacing failed HDDs.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

IP address, network drive, time/date problems.

Restoring Factory Defaults

Resetting the N7700 to default settings.

Dual DOM Protection

Understanding the Dual DOM feature.

Chapter 8: Revision Updates (FW 3.00.03 to 3.00.06)

RAID Expansion for iSCSI

Expanding iSCSI volume capacity.

RAID Volume Encryption

Securing data with RAID encryption.

iSCSI Thin-Provisioning

Flexible iSCSI capacity management.

Chapter 9: Revision Updates (FW 3.00.08)

Updated User Interfaces

New designs for login and photo server UIs.

On-Line Register Service

Enabling automatic updates and registration.

Added Rsync Features

New Rsync settings and backup features.

Added Dual DOM for Auto Repair

Dual DOM for system configuration backup and repair.

Appendix A: Product Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Detailed hardware component list.

Software Specifications

Detailed software features and protocols.

Appendix B: Customer Support

Appendix C: RAID Basics

RAID Levels

Explanation of RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD.

Disk Usage

Disk usage percentages per RAID level.

Appendix D: Active Directory Basics

ADS Benefits

Advantages of Active Directory integration.

Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List

Appendix F: Licensing Information

Overview

Information on software licenses and copyrights.

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