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Thecus N3200PRO
User’s Manual
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Copyright and Trademark Notice Thecus and other names of Thecus products are registered trademarks of Thecus Technology Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, iTunes and Apple OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2008 Thecus Technology Corporation. All right
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Safety Warnings For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings: Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your N3200PRO. Your N3200PRO is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to repair it under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact your vendor for details. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the power c
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Table of Contents Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2 About This Manual......................................................................... 2 Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2 Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3 Table of Contents .......................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: I
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eSATA Information ............................................................................. 24 USB Disk Information.......................................................................... 25 RAID Information ............................................................................... 25 RAID Configuration ............................................................................. 26 RAID Level ........................................................................................
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Web Cam Server..................................................................................63 Web Cam Preview............................................................................... 63 Adding a Web Cam Schedule................................................................ 64 Printer Server......................................................................................66 Windows XP SP2................................................................................. 66 Win
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Data Security..................................................................................... 94 RAID Levels.........................................................................................94 RAID 0.............................................................................................. 94 RAID 1.............................................................................................. 95 RAID 5.............................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for choosing the Thecus N3200PRO IP Storage Appliance. The Thecus N3200PRO 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 3 Terabytes of storage is available. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency, allowing the N3200PRO to take over file management functions, increase application
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To set up the Media Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup > Media Server. iTunes® Server Digital music is one of the hottest trends, and with the built-in iTunes® server, you can share your digital music files with every iTunes-equipped PC on your network. The iTunes Server is also incredibly easy to set up! To set up the iTunes Server, refer to Chapter 4: Additional Feature Setup > iTunes Server. Photo Gallery The Photo Gallery is a great way for friends and family to
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Front Panel The Thecus N3200PRO’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and hard disk trays: Front Panel Item Description Power LED • Solid blue: system is powered on WAN LED • Solid green: network link • Blinking orange: network activity LAN LED • Solid green: network link • Blinking orange: network activity HDD 1 LED • Solid red: HDD failed • Blinking orange: HDD activity HDD 2 LED • Solid red: HDD failed • Blinking orange: HDD activity HDD 3 LED • Solid red:
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Rear Panel The Thecus N3200PRO’s rear panel features ports and connectors. Back Panel Item Description eSATA Port • eSATA port for high-speed storage expansion USB Port • USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras, USB disks, and USB printers WAN Port • WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch or router LAN Port • LAN port that can be used for connection sharing System Fan • System fan that exhausts heat from the unit Power Connecto
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Overview Your N3200PRO is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following chapter will help you quickly get your N3200PRO up and running. Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation. Before You Begin Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions: 1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the manual. 2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during
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Cable Connections To connect the N3200PRO to your network, follow the steps below: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the WAN port on the back panel of the N3200PRO. 2. Connect the provided power cord into the power socket on the back panel. Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector socket. 3. Press the power button on the Front Panel to boot up the N3200PRO. 13
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Chapter 3: First Time Setup Overview Once the hardware is installed, physically connected to your network, and powered on, you can configure the N3200PRO so that it is accessible to your network users. Follow the steps below for initial software setup. Thecus Setup Wizard The handy Thecus Setup Wizard makes configuring N3200PRO a snap. To configure the N3200PRO using the Setup Wizard, perform the following steps: 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive (the host PC must be
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5. Login with the administrator account and password. The default account and password are both “admin”. Press Next to continue. 6. Name your N3200PRO and configure the network IP address. If your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the N3200PRO to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended. You may also use a static IP address and enter the DNS Server address manually. Press Next to continue. 7. Change the default administrator password.
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8. Access the N3200PRO Web Administrator Interface by pressing the Start Browser button. You can also configure another N3200PRO at this point by clicking the Setup Other Device button. Press Exit to exit the wizard. The Thecus Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems running Windows XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install NOTE the Thecus Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems before using the u
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Click Config. 2. Select your desired RAID level, and check the checkboxes of the disks you wish to use in your array. 3. Select a stripe size – the default is 64K. 4. Click Create to create your selected RAID volume. LCD Operation The N3200PRO is equipped with an LCD on the front for easy status display and setup. There are four buttons on the front panel to control the LCD functions. LCD Controls Use the Down ( ▼), Up ( ▲), Enter ( ↵) and Escape (ESC) keys to operate LCD to
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The N3200PRO will rotate these messages every three seconds on the LCD display. If the RAID array is in a degraded state, the LCD display will be stopped in display mode and show which disk is degraded in the array: NOTE RAID: Degraded [Disk #] USB Copy The USB Copy function enables you to copy files stored on USB devices such as USB disks and digital cameras to the N3200PRO with a press of a button. To use USB copy, follow the steps below: 1. Plug your USB device into an avai
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For more on managing users, go to Chapter 4: System Management > User and Group Management. For more information on configuring Active Directory, see Chapter 4: System Management > User and Group Management > ADS Configuration. For information about the benefits of Active Directory, see Appendix D: Active Directory Basics. Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs Once users are introduced into your network, you can begin to create various folders on the N3200PRO and control user acce
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Chapter 4: System Management Overview The N3200PRO provides an easily accessible Web Administration Interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the N3200PRO anywhere on the network. Web Administration Interface Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the N3200PRO Web Administration Interface: 1. Type the N3200PRO’s IP address into your browser. (Default IP address is http://192.168.1.100) Your computer’s network IP address must be on the same subne
