To Next PageTo Next PageWhat does it mean if an HDD LED is red on ZyXEL Communications NAS520 Storage?
If an HDD LED is red on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, it indicates that the NAS has detected an error on the hard drive. It is recommended to replace the hard drive as errors suggest it may fail soon.
What should I do if I forgot the password for ZyXEL Communications Storage?
The default password for ZyXEL Communications Storage is 1234. If you have changed it and forgotten it, you will have to reset the NAS.
Why migrating from RAID 1 to RAID 5 did not expand the storage capacity on ZyXEL Communications Storage?
If migrating from RAID 1 to RAID 5 did not expand the storage capacity on your ZyXEL Communications Storage, it may be because the NAS rebooted during the RAID re-build. After the re-build finishes, go to the Storage Manager screens, select the volume or disk group, click 'Manage', and use the 'Expand the volume with unallocated disk space' option.
Why replacing smaller disks in a RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 with larger capacity hard disks did not expand the storage capacity of ZyXEL Communications NAS520?
If replacing smaller disks with larger ones did not expand the storage capacity of your ZyXEL Communications Storage, it could be because the NAS rebooted during the RAID re-build. After the re-build finishes, go to the Storage Manager screens, select the volume or disk group, click 'Manage', and use 'Expand the volume with unallocated disk space'.
General| RAID levels | 1 |
|---|---|
| RAID support | Yes |
| Storage drive size | 2.5/3.5 \ |
| Hot-swap drive bays | - |
| Storage drive capacity | 0 GB |
| Supported file systems | exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS |
| Storage drive interface | Serial ATA II |
| Storage drives installed | No |
| Installed storage drive type | HDD |
| Total installed storage capacity | 0 TB |
| Maximum supported storage capacity | 12 TB |
| Number of storage drives installed | 0 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| Processor model | FS1024 |
| Processor family | Freescale |
| Processor frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Internal memory | 1 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| Chassis type | Desktop |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Product color | Black |
| Type | NAS |
| Device class | Home & Home Office |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Output current | 5 A |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 28.5 W |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 95 % |
| Certification | CE LVD, BSMI, CE, FCC class B, C-Tick, BSMI, DLNA 1.5, UPnP |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 220 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 140 mm |
| Height | 160 mm |
| Weight | 1530 g |
| Package depth | 308 mm |
| Package width | 206 mm |
| Package height | 281.5 mm |
| Package weight | 2640 g |
Explains how warnings and notes are presented in the guide, differentiating between warnings for safety and notes for additional information.
Describes the function and status indicators of each LED on the NAS device.
Explains how to restore NAS default settings using the reset button on the rear panel.
Guides users on how to discover the NAS on the network and access its admin page.
Explains how to use the NAS Starter Utility to find and manage NAS devices on the network.
Explains how to access the NAS's file directory in Windows Explorer via Shared Folder.
Guides on mapping the NAS as a network drive in Windows Explorer for easier file access.
Explains how to configure system settings like server name, time zone, and IP address via the utility.
Provides step-by-step instructions to access the NAS web-based management interface.
Guides on creating NAS volumes and transferring files from a computer using Windows Explorer.
Explains how to set up Time Machine backups from a Mac computer to the NAS.
Guides on setting up Windows File History to automatically back up files to the NAS.
Explains how to restore files from a backup using Windows File History.
Guides on accessing NAS files remotely using WebDAV client programs.
Describes the display and status of internal volumes, including RAID and disk group usage.
Details the display and status of external volumes connected via USB or SD card.
Explains how to configure and manage internal volumes, including changing RAID types.
Guides on creating volumes directly on disks or RAID arrays for better performance.
Explains how to repair, expand, or change the RAID type of an existing volume.
Guides on repairing degraded RAID volumes by replacing failed disks.
Explains how to increase volume capacity by adding new hard disks to the array.
Guides on expanding volume capacity using available unallocated disk space.
Explains how to change the RAID type of an existing volume without data loss.
Guides on creating volumes within existing or new disk groups on the NAS.
Guides on creating a new iSCSI LUN volume for mapping to an iSCSI target.
Guides on creating a new iSCSI target, including setting up properties and authentication.
Guides on how to format connected USB disks with different file systems.
Explains how to create and manage administrator and user accounts on the NAS.
Guides on creating a new NAS user account, including general settings, groups, and folder access.
Explains how to create and manage groups, assigning users and granting access rights.
Guides on creating a new NAS group, including general settings and member assignment.
Explains how to create, manage, and configure access permissions for shared folders.
Guides on creating a new shared folder, including general settings and access permissions.
Guides on creating link aggregation for increased bandwidth and fault tolerance.
Guides on setting up PPPoE for a direct Internet connection using ISP credentials.
Guides on adding port mapping rules for specific NAS services like HTTP, FTP, and CIFS.
Guides on setting the NAS server name, workgroup name, and preventing it from being a master browser.
Guides on upgrading the NAS firmware using the latest firmware files from Zyxel's website.
Guides on creating a new SSL certificate, possibly signed by a third-party authority.
Provides an example of configuring web publishing for a share and accessing it via web address.
Explains power saving features like disk spin-down, HDD LED blinking, Wake On LAN, and UPS.
Guides on configuring automatic power on/off and reboot schedules for the NAS.
Explains how to create custom power control schedules for the NAS.
Guides on enabling and configuring email alerts for NAS logs, including server and format settings.
Covers backing up and restoring the NAS configuration settings.
Explains how to back up the current NAS configuration to a local computer.
Guides on restoring the NAS configuration from a previously saved backup file.
Explains how to reset the NAS to its factory default settings, clearing user configurations.
Explains how to use AuroraSyncBackup to back up videos from Zyxel Aurora cameras.
Explains how to synchronize NAS local folders with Dropbox accounts.
Guides on linking NAS accounts and shares with Dropbox accounts for synchronization.
Explains the process of linking NAS shares and user accounts to Dropbox accounts.
Explains how to synchronize NAS local folders with Google Drive cloud storage.
Guides on linking NAS accounts and shares with Google Drive accounts for synchronization.
Explains the process of linking NAS accounts, shares, and Google accounts.
Guides on adding or editing NFS shares, including setting names and access rights.
Explains how to back up files to a Memopal online backup and storage account.
Guides on enabling and configuring Memopal backup settings, including schedules and limits.
Guides on specifying files for the NAS to download using URLs or torrent files.
Explains how to set default download locations and control download periods.
Guides on configuring P2P download settings like port number, DHT, and bandwidth limits.
Explains how to enable or disable IP filtering for P2P downloads to block fake files.
Guides on setting up email notifications for download events like starting, seeding, and finishing.
Discusses security measures for P2P downloads, including firewall configuration.
Guides on authorizing NAS access to Flickr accounts and configuring upload settings.
Guides on configuring YouTube uploads, including account authorization and folder selection.
Guides on configuring FTP server details, including domain, port, and account information.
Guides on specifying job information, backup type, and purge policy for new backup jobs.
Explains how to restore previous backups from configured jobs or backup files.
Guides on configuring copy settings, including NAS copy target, USB volume, and copy direction.
Explains how to configure synchronization settings between NAS and USB/SD devices.
Guides on enabling Time Machine support for Mac backups to the NAS.
Describes the interface for browsing, playing, uploading, and downloading files on the NAS.
Introduces the myZyxelCloud service for remote access, hostname setup, and NAS monitoring.
Guides on pairing the NAS with a myZyxelCloud account for remote access.
Explains how to set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for a free hostname to remotely access the NAS.
Introduces the Zyxel Drive app for accessing NAS content on mobile devices.
Explains the Instant Upload feature for backing up mobile device photos and videos to the NAS.
Explains how to enable Instant Upload in the zCloud app to upload media files to the NAS.
Addresses troubleshooting steps for power, hardware, connection, and LED indicator issues.
Troubleshoots common issues with the NAS Starter Utility, like discovery and network connection problems.
Covers troubleshooting for forgotten server names, login failures, and web configurator access.
Troubleshoots issues related to accessing NAS shares, including permissions and network drives.
Addresses problems where local or domain users cannot access NAS shares or folders.
Troubleshoots common issues encountered when trying to make backups.
Troubleshoots issues with Google Drive syncing, including quota and account problems.
