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NAS-8100 |
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About NAS
NAStorage
Installation/Configuration
Device Management
Peripheral Devices and Adapters
RAID
Data Accessing
Data Backup
SmartSync
Network Connectivity
Volume & Share Management
Security
Power Management
Event Log and Notification
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About NAS |
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What is NAS? |
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NAS (Network Attached Storage) is the term used to refer to storage elements that
connects to a network and provides file access services to computer systems. A NAS
storage element consists of an engine, which implements the file services, and one
or more devices on which data is stored. NAS may be attached to any type of network.
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What is the difference between NAS and SAN?
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Compared to NAS, SAN (Storage Area Network) is a network architecture whose primary
purpose is the transfer data between computer systems and storage elements, and among
storage elements.
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Here're some brief comparisons for your reference: |
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NAS |
SAN |
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Cost is lower |
Cost is higher |
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Data typically is accessed by clients |
Data typically is accessed by servers |
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File system resides in NAS |
File system resides in server |
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For small business and workgroup |
For large enterprise |
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Providing file-based data accessing |
Providing block-based data transfer |
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Using standard file sharing protocol |
Using encapsulated SCSI protocol |
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Will NAS affect network performance?
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While NAS is implemented in the networking environment, it will
balance the network traffic and relieve the network congestion
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What're the differences between NAS and general-purpose NT or UNIX file server?
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Please refer to below table: |
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NAS |
File Server |
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Dedicated File serving, Disk I/O, Network traffic, User authentication and Security
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For general-purpose use |
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Easy remote, web-based management interface |
Local software-based management |
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No client licensing cost |
User access limitation due to client licenses |
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No down time during Network storage expansion |
Server needs to be shutdown and file serving to be stopped when Storage expansion
required |
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Optimized and compact hardware design |
Oversized hardware design with complex architecture to fit a variety of applications |
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OS design is optimized for file service |
OS design is for general purpose use |
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Thin and compact OS |
Fat and complex OS |
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True cross-platform file sharing |
OS-dependent file sharing |
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NAStorage
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What is NAStorage?
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NAStorage is the Over-TB class NAS product that features massive storage capacity,
full-range of data protection and superior system availability. NAStorage provides
a cost-effective, high reliability and high performance network storage system for
the fast growing network storage.
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What are the benefits I get from NAStorage?
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NAStorage is a NAS product. It's designed with massive storage
capacity and high performance network speed. Especially in data security control,
following advantages are available:
. New hardware design platform with a powerful CPU (Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz CPU).
. Supports up to 512MB SDRAM.
. Four EIDE UDMA-133 channels are supported by hot swap (Optional), global hot spare
and hot expansion (optional).
. Storage capacity in RAID 5 can be expanded without downtime.
. One independent EIDE UDMA-100 channel can be connected to CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW,
DVD-R/RW or tape drives for data backup purpose.
. Built-in dual NIC support 10/100 Base T provides fail-over, load-balancing and trunking
policy.
. One Gigabit NIC (optional).
. Huge storage capacity of over a TB.
. An easy to use LCD panel with 3 buttons for status monitoring and configuration.
. Supports SNMP protocol and can send traps for notified event.
. Supports SMPT protocol and can send e-mail for notified event.
. Supports ACL (Access Control List).
. NAStorage can be seamlessly integrated into heterogeneous networking security.
. Set disk quota for capacity control.
. Power management support integrated with UPS system via smart signaling.
. Power management: Redundant Power Supply (Optional), safe shutdown and scheduled
power on/off.
. Data backup and archive functions are supported with the local tape drive, CD/DVD
writer or remote storage server NAStorage or CDH.
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What are the differences between NAStorage and other NAS products?
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With the expertise in networking storage for years, NAStorage
has its own unique advantages. NAStorage is the out-standing product that provides
storage capacity over a TB in the same NAS chassis. In addition, the primary design
concept of NAStorage emphasizes the importance of data protection and system availability.
Therefore, users can enjoy the benefits from this state-of-art NAS product
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What kind of OS is used in NAStorage?
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NAStorage is equipped with the Linux-based OS that is optimized for networking storage.
The OS is developed to seamlessly integrate with SlimServerT technology. |
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What are the differences between NAStorage OS and Microsoft SAK?
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The OS of NAStorage is a Linux-based OS that is optimized for networking storage.
SAK (Server Appliance Kit) is the Windows-based OS that is derived from Windows NT/2000/XP
for server appliance product development. Generally, OS of Windows family, such as
SAK, can be used as an easy application for NAS due to its built-in support of various
protocols and drivers. Linux OS, however, can accomplish the same task as the SAK.
Generally speaking, there are many factors that require to be looked at when purchasing
a NAS to fulfill your need. Factors include cost, hardware and software reliability,
manageability, etc. Linux OS or SAK can also be one of the factors on which the decision
of purchasing a NAS server is based.
From some points of view, these facts require to be considered:
. Linux systems are relatively immune from attacks from outsiders.
. Attacks by computer viruses are overwhelmingly more common on Windows family OS
than any other systems, such as Linux
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Is the OS of NAStorage stored in the hard disk drive?
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No, OS of NAStorage is not stored in hard disk drive. Instead, OS and system configuration
information of NAStorage are stored in the DOM (disk on module) - a flash memory.
DOM is more reliable and more secure than the hard disk drive eliminating the concern
about system crash at hard disk failure.
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Is there any storage management function provided for NAStorage?
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RAID management, Disk quota and Scan disk are management functions
provided in the NAStorage.
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Installation & Configuration
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How easy is it to install/initialize the NAStorage?
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NAStorage is specifically designed as a plug & play stand-alone server. It is
not necessary for you to install any additional server or any driver/software application
in your client PC. The only thing you have to do is "plug in the network cable and
power on NAStorage". Only a few simple steps have to be taken before you can access
data from NAStorage server.
1. Go to the web-based Admin Home page.
2. Go to "Volume" page to create volumes even folders.
3. Create a share for network share via "Security" page.
4. Assign appropriate permission to the shared volume or folder
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Can the LCD panel be used to configure the NAStorage?
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Yes, you can manipulate the LCD panel to make some basic settings
for the NAStorage such as "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Default Gateway", "Time/Date",
etc.
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What are the advantages of having the LCD panel on NAStorage?
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In addition to performing the basic settings on the LCD panel, the NAStorage will
report some of the system status onto the LCD panel such as CPU Temperature, Configuration,
Firmware Version, Event Status, etc. It is very convenient for the system administrator
to get the major system status without having to go into web-based administration
page
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What will be the status of NAStorage if the option "Reset configuration to factory
default" within shutdown is invoked?
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All the settings of NAStorage will be return to default value after it has been set
to " Reset configuration to factory default ", which are:
. Server settings: Notification level, LCD banner, Code Page, Schedule power-on/shutdown,
Administration password, Time Zone, etc.
. Network settings: IP relative settings, server/workgroup/domain names, security
mode, etc.
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What are the default values of major NAStorage settings?
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The default settings relative to first time installation are:
1. IP address: 192.168.1.1
2. Domain/Workgroup name: WorkGroup
3. Server name: NASxxxxxxxx
"xxxxxxxx" is the last 8-digit of the MAC address of the NAStorage controller. The
MAC address is found at the back of the tower.
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What is to be done if the administration password of the NAStorage is forgotten?
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NAStorage provides an option to clear the administration password. Please follow the
below mentioned steps to clear you password:
1. Shutdown and turn off the NAStorage.
2. Set the DIP switch located in the power connector of control board to 1:on, 2:on.
3. Power on the NAStorage till you see the message "Clear Password" displayed on the
LCD panel.
4. Turn off the NAStorage and set the DIPswitch back to 1:off, 2:off.
5. Turn on the NAStorage again, and you will see that the administration password
has been restored to factory default
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How to use the "DIP switch" (S1) located on the NAStorage Control Board?
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There are four modes to which the DIP switch can be set; you
also can set DIP switch to whether connect with hot swap HDD module (MR423I):
DIP1 and DIP2:
1. Normal Mode: (default setting) DIP1 =Off, DIP2 =Off.
2. Recovery Mode: DIP1 =On, DIP2 =Off.
3. Manufacture Mode: DIP1 =Off, DIP2 =On.
4. Clear Admin Password: DIP1 =On, DIP2 =On.
DIP3:
1. Connect with hot swap HDD module (MR423I) DIP3=Off
2. Connect without hot swap HDD module (MR423I) DIP3=On
Basically, the users can only access their NAStorage in the "Normal Mode". The "Recovery"
and "Manufacture" modes are only available for diagnostic purposes by the manufacturer;
and the normal user will not be able to access NAStorage under these two modes. In
addition, NAStorage will clear admin password to empty when the DIP switch is set
in the "Clear Admin Password". Please remember that you have to change the setting
back to "Normal Mode" before NAStorage boots at next time.
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What is the minimum memory capacity requirement for NAStorage?
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We strongly recommend at least 128MB memory (SDRAM) to be installed
in NAStorage for maintaining the basic functionality; that will also prevent the system
resources from being insufficient while performing some memory-consuming tasks.
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How to use NAStorage "Network Recovery Mode"?
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Please refer the Technical Guide - Administrator Guide - Network
Recovery Mode (pdf file).
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How to differentiate IDE flat and round cables delivered with NAStorage and MR-423I
pack?
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Blue round cable (part no: 5011.1402)--> connects with the MR-423I (hot swappable
rack) --> 2 cables are delivered with all MR-423I racks together with a I²C cable
(part no: 5044.16016) "4 wires + the 2 fixed connectors".
Green round cable (part no: 5011.14027)--> connects with the CD/DVD/tape devices
(5th IDE channel in the NAStorage controller)--> 1 cable delivered with the basic
NAStorage controller pack.
Yellow flat cable (part no: 5011.14025, 5011.14026)--> HDD's directly connected
with the NAStorage when they are not used with a MR-423I rack--> 4 flat yellow
cables delivered with the basic NAStorage controller pack.
Mixing the cables with the applications will cause malfunctioning of the NAStorage.
Please keep it in mind and be particularly aware of the fact that the NAStorage features
of hot swap and hot spare need imperatively the MR432I hot swappable rack. No other
exists on the market as special electronic circuitry has been added on its backplane
by our engineering team to function properly with the NAStorage controller's refer
the Technical Guide - Administrator Guide - Network Recovery Mode (pdf file).
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How to set NAStorage all configurations back to factory default? |
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NAStorage provides two methods for setting configuration back to factory default;
you can set it through web page or adjust hardware jumper on motherboard.
Web page:
1. Go to Admin Home page.
2. Select Server Settings.
3. Select Shutdown of sub menu.
4. Enable "Reset configuration to factory default".
5. Click "Reboot" button for completed the process.
Hardware jumper:
1. Turn off NAStorage.
2. Fine out a Jumper (JP1) on motherboard, which located near the front LCD panel.
3. Set the jumper from short pin 1-2 to short pin 2-3 (like as PC's clear CMOS).
4. Set the jumper back to short 1-2.
5. Turn on NAStorage; all configurations were back to factory default.
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When I use web browser (eg. Microsoft IE) with proxy enabled to manage NAStorage,
even to upgrade latest firmware. Why did the web browser show me like "The page cannot
be displayed"?
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NAStorage management interface was designed through web browser.
Thus, when you want to set or modify some configurations, NAStorage has to get the
real-time information.
Here is the workaround for your reference:
1. Open the IE browser.
2. Select the Tools->Internet Options->Connections->LAN Settings.
3. Click the "Advanced" button.
4. Within the "Exceptions" item fill in the window with IP address of NAStorage.
5. Click "OK" to complete setting.
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Device Management
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What kind of device interfaces can NAStorage support?
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NAStorage supports CD/DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+-R/RW and hard disk drives of EIDE interface
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How many storage devices can be connected to NAStorage?
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There are 4 EIDE UDMA-133 channels and one independent EIDE UDMA-100
channel supported by NAStorage. This means you can connect up to 8 EIDE hard drives
to the 4 EIDE UDMA-133 channels that support hot swap, Global hot spare and hot expansion.
In addition, you can connect 2 EIDE optical devices or tape drives to the independent
EIDE UDMA-100 channel for backup purpose.
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Is there any capacity limitation of hard disk drives connected to NAStorage?
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NAStorage has to connect a minimum HDD capacity that is over 10GB, the maximum capacity
limitation is 2TB. The hard disk drive must have EIDE interface and ATA compliant
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Does the NAStorage support CD-R/RW and DVD+-R/RW devices?
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Yes. NAStorage can burn data on CD-R/RW or DVD+-R/RW discs for backup or archiving |
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Does the NAStorage support DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW devices?
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Yes. DVD-R/RW drive and DVD+R/RW drive can be connected with NAStorage. This means
DVD+R/RW disc can be burned through DVD+R/RW drive and DVD-R/RW disc can be burned
through DVD-R/RW drive. Please refer to the tested drives list to know the model of
DVD+R/RW drive or DVD-R/RW drive that are compliant to the NAStorage. |
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How to operate CD-R/RW devices in NAStorage?
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You can find two functions within Admin Home page of NAStorage
that are "Writer" and "Loader" for backup or restore data.
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The interoperability issue between DVD+R/RW disc and DVD-ROM drive.
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DVD+R and DVD+RW discs are the new recordable media standards
being introduced to the industry recently. So, it can be predicted that some interoperability
issues may occur between this new media and old drives. It is also found that many
of the DVD-ROM drives cannot recognize the DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, whether it is burned
using NAStorage or a regular PC. However, it is believed that DVD-ROM drive manufacturers
will improve the compatibility between DVD+R/RW media and DVD-ROM drives in the near
future.
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Can I connect CD-R/RW, CD/DVD-ROM and DVD+-R/RW drives to the same IDE channel?
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Yes. You can perform data backup (Writer) via CD-R/RW, DVD+-R/RW and restore (Loader)
data via CD/DVD-ROM |
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Can I connect CD/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+-RW and hard disk drives to the same IDE channel?
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No, you can't. As per NAStorage design, you have to connect hard
disk drives to IDE channel 1~4 and CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+-RW drives have to connect
to IDE channel 5
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Can I connect two hard disk drives to IDE channel 5?
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No, you cannot. NAStorage can connect up to 8 hard disk drives
to IDE channel 1~4. But IDE channel 5 is designed for connect CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD+-RW
drives; you cannot connect any hard drives.
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Why will several GB space of a hard disk drive be lost after being initialized in
NAStorage?
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It is normally caused by the unit transformation problem. The
NAStorage always uses 1024 as the basis for calculation; i.e. 1GB=1024MB, and 1MB=1024KB.
The hard disk drive manufacturers probably use 1000 as the basis for unit transformation.
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Any hard disk capacity limitation in NAStorage?
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Minimum disk capacity is 10GB.
Maximum disk capacity is 2000GB
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Why did my Western Digital (WD) EIDE 180 GB and 200 GB hard disk drives get dropped
from an RAID group of NAStorage after several days or weeks of operation?
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The Western Digital (WD) model of 180 GB / 200 GB has a "idle
saving power" design in hard drive firmware. This advanced design may sometimes cause
a timing error if they are connected in a RAID system. Thus we strongly recommend
you to disable the power saving feature of HDD and it will help to make your RAID
system more reliable.
Here under is the FAQ that has been captured from WD web site for your reference.
"The problem is a result of a feature that reduces idle acoustic noise in desktop
drives. This feature can cause a timeout in an IDE RAID environment. To disable the
feature, you can run a simple Western Digital utility to turn off a single bit in
the drive run-time configuration. Disabling of this feature will NOT impact normal
system operations in a RAID environment. No firmware or hardware changes are required."
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Peripheral Devices & Adapters
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Which CD-R/RW devices can be connected to the NAStorage?
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Below you will find a list of CD-R/RW drives tested by Tulsient. This list will be
updated on a regular basis.
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Speed |
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Aopen |
CRW4850 |
48X,12X,50X |
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Aopen |
CRW3248 |
32X,12X,48X |
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ASUS |
CRW-5224A |
52x,24x,52x |
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HP |
CD-RW 9500i |
12X,8X,32X |
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LITE-ON |
LTR-52246S |
52X,24X,52X |
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LITE-ON |
LTR-48246S |
48X,24X,48X |
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LITE-ON |
LTR-32123S |
32X,12X,40X |
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Plextor |
PX-W4824TA |
48X,24X,48X |
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Plextor |
PX-W1210TA |
12X,10X,32X |
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Plextor |
Combo PX-320A |
20X,10X,40X |
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RICOH |
MP7400A |
40X,10X,40X |
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RICOH |
MP7320A |
32X,10X,40X |
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RICOH |
MP7163A |
16X,10X,32X |
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RICOH |
MP7200A |
20X,10X,40X |
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SONY |
CRX215A1 |
48X,24X,48X |
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Which hard disk drives can be connected to NAStorage? Is there any capacity limitation
on hard disk drives?
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Hard disk drives with an EIDE interface and compliant with the
ATA standards (ATA-2, ATA-3, ATA-4, ATA-5, bus speed UDMA-33, UDMA-66, UDMA-100, UDMA-133)
can be connected to NAStorage; and there is no capacity limitation on hard disk drives.
Below you will find a list of hard disk drives tested by Tulsient. This list will
be updated on a regular basis.
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Model/Firmware Version |
Speed |
Capacity |
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ExcelStor |
J240 |
ATA-100 |
40G |
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IBM |
DTLA-307045 |
ATA-100 |
46.1G |
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IBM |
DTLA-307060 |
ATA-100 |
61.4G |
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IBM |
IC35L060A |
ATA-100 |
61.5G |
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IBM |
DTLA-307075 |
ATA-100 |
75G |
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IBM |
IC35L120AVVA07-0 |
ATA-100 |
123.5G |
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Maxtor |
D740X-6L |
ATA-100 |
40G |
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Maxtor |
98196H8 |
ATA-100 |
81.9G |
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Maxtor |
D540X-4G120J6 |
ATA-133 |
120G |
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Maxtor |
D540X-4G160J8 |
ATA-133 |
160G |
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Maxtor
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DiamondMax164A250JO |
ATA-133 |
250G |
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Quantum |
MP-60000AS |
ATA-100 |
60G |
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Seagate |
ST380021A (v3.05/3.10) |
ATA-100 |
80G |
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Seagate |
ST340016A (v3.05/3.10) |
ATA-100 |
40G |
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Western Digital |
WDC 400BB |
ATA-100 |
40G |
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Western Digital |
WDC 800BB |
ATA-100 |
80G |
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Western Digital |
WD1000BB-32CHE0 |
ATA-100 |
100G |
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Western Digital |
WD1200JB-00CRA1 |
ATA-100 |
120G |
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Western Digital |
WD1200B-00CAA1 |
ATA-100 |
120G |
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Western Digital |
WD1800JB-00DUA0 |
ATA-100 |
180G |
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Western Digital |
WD2000JB-00DUA0 |
ATA-100 |
200G |
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Western Digital |
WD2500JB-00EVA0 |
ATA-100
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250G |
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Which DVD-ROM drives can be connected to the NAStorage?
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Below you will find a list of DVD-ROM drives tested by Tulsient. This list will be
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Model |
Speed |
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LG |
GDR-8161B |
16x |
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Lite-On |
LTD-166S |
16x |
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Plextor |
COMBO PX-320A |
12x |
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Sony |
DDU1621 |
16x |
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Which IDE interface tape drives can be connected to the NAStorage?
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Below you will find a list of DVD-ROM drives tested by Tulsient. This list will be
updated on a regular basis. |
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Type |
Model |
Capacity |
Hardware Compression |
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Ecrix |
AME |
VXA-1i IDE/ATAPI |
33/66 GB |
Yes
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OnStream |
ADR2 |
ADR2.60ide |
30/60 GB |
No |
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SONY |
AIT-1 |
SDX-420C |
35/90 GB |
Yes |
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SONY |
AIT-2 |
SDX-520C |
50/130 GB |
Yes |
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Which DVD-R/RW rives can be connected to the NAStorage?
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Model |
Speed |
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Pioneer
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DVR-A05 |
2x,4x,8x,16x,12x,32x |
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Pioneer
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DVR-A04 |
1x,2x,4x,8x,4x,24x |
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Sony |
DRU-500A |
2x,4x,10x,24x,8x,32x |
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Which DVD+R/RW drives can be connected to the NAStorage?
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Model |
Speed |
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RICOH |
MP5125A |
2.4x,2.4x,10x,12x,8x,32x |
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RICOH |
MP5120A |
2.4x,10x,12x,8x,32x |
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Sony |
DRU-500A |
2.4x,2.4x,10x,24x,8x,32x |
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Which PCI interface network adapters can be used in NAStorage?
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Below you will find a list of network adapters: |
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Model |
Chipset |
Port Speed |
Media Type |
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Intel |
PRO/1000 MF Server |
82545EM |
1000 only |
SX Fiber Optic/LC or LX Fiber Optic/LC |
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Intel |
PRO/100 S Desktop |
82550GY |
10/100 |
Copper |
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Intel |
PRO/1000 F Server |
TL82543GC |
1000 only |
SX Fiber optic/SC |
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Intel |
PRO/1000 XT Server |
FW82544E |
10/100/1000 |
Copper |
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Intel |
PRO/1000 MT Desktop |
RC82540EM |
10/100/1000 |
Copper |
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Intel |
PRO/1000 T Desktop |
RC82544GC |
10/100/1000 |
Copper |
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Does NAStorage support SCSI adapters and SCSI TBU's?
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Yes NAStorage 8200 supports SCSI Adapters and SCSI TBU's. Please
refer the compatibility list of devices supported.
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Which SCSI adapters are supported on NAStorage 8200?
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Please note that only NAStorage 8200 can support SCSI adapters on the PCI slot.
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Model |
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Adaptec |
29160LP |
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LSI LOGIC |
LSI20160 |
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Which SCSI TBU's can be connected to NAStorage 8200?
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Please note that only NAStorage 8200 supports TBU's for data backup. |
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Type |
Model |
Capacity |
Hardware Comp. |
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HP |
LTO |
SureStore Ultrium 230 |
100/200GB |
Yes
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HP |
DAT |
SureStore DAT 40 |
20/40 GB |
Yes
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SONY |
AIT |
SDX-700C |
100/260GB |
Yes |
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TANDBERG |
Super DLT |
SDLT 220 |
110/220GB |
Yes |
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How to set SCSI ID of SCSI TBU's for connecting to the NAStorage 8200?
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You can set the ID to "0" or "1" for connecting SCSI TBU's to
NAStorage 8200. NAStorage 8200 only supports two SCSI TBU's, if you set the ID of
SCSI TBU's to any other ID number except for "0" and "1", NAStorage 8200 will not
recognize the SCSI TBU.
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Can I connect SCSI Hard Disk Drives to NAStorage?
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No, NAStorage only supports IDE interface hard disk drives.
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RAID |
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What is RAID?
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RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a subsystem
that increases performance and/or provides fault tolerance. For instance, when the
hard disk's data is corrupted or destroyed, RAID provides a safeguard function to
protect the data's accuracy
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What RAID policy does NAStorage support?
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NAStorage supports three RAID policies:
RAID 0: Stripe/Span. (2 ~ 8 hard disk drives). It interleaves data across multiple
disks for better performance. Safeguard function is not provided in RAID 0.
RAID 1: Mirror. (Multiplication of 2 hard disk drives). It provides 100% duplication
of data into paired hard disks. This offers the highest reliability, but doubles the
storage cost.
RAID 5: Striped with Rotating Parity (3 ~ 8 hard disk drives). Data is striped across
three or more drives. Parity bits are used for fault tolerance.
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Can I use RAID 1 and RAID 5 in NAStorage concurrently?
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Yes. NAStorage provides the independent RAID group, which means
you can group several different RAID groups at the same time in NAStorage
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Generally RAID systems use either the hardware RAID controller or the software-only
RAID system. Which one does NAStorage use?
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NAStorage utilizes an innovative method of RAID management. It
is a hardware and software integrated solution, using a patent-pending technology
for RAID management and access. This solution can provide more storage capacity while
maintaining the RAID performance and improving RAID functionality
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While creating RAID, must the hard disk drives installed in NAStorage be of the same
brand and size?
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Theoretically, the answer is negative. But for the performance
concerns, the same brand drives will have the similar characteristics; it will help
to maintain the overall performance especially on data exchange.
To have an optimized capacity of a RAID group, the similar size (or even same size)
hard disk drives is recommended. For example, if you use one 10GB hard drive and a
60GB hard drive to create RAID 1, only 10GB will be the available storage space instead
of 60GB. If you use two 60GB hard drives to create RAID 1 group, the available storage
space will be 60GB. Performance wise, this is also a fact, that similar capacity hard
drive mostly has identical RPM speed. If the RPM of hard drives are different from
each other, they will interfere and affect the overall performance.
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Should the hard disk drives be connected onto the same IDE channel while creating
a RAID device?
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No, you can group any hard disk drives (No Init) that are available
on the IDE channels of the NAStorage. In order to gain better performance for RAID
device, we will suggest to group hard disk drives located in the different IDE channels.
For example, if you have 6 hard disk drives connected to the NAStorage and you want
to create two RAID level 5 devices. RAID group A should consist of HD1, HD3, HD5 (all
drives connected as "master" devices), and RAID group B should consist of HD2, HD4,
HD6 (all drives connected as "slave" devices).
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Can a "3-drive RAID-5" be dynamically expanded to "4-drive RAID-5" without losing
the existing data?
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Yes. NAStorage provides a big and powerful function - "Hot Expansion"
now; you can set one hard drive in "Expand" web page for expanding capacity of RAID
group. It means that the data stored in the old RAID device will not be lost when
you want to increase capacity of storage at no downtime. Dynamically changing the
configuration of the RAID device is practicable in NAStorage.
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Will the data stored in the non-RAID drive be lost when I include this drive into
a new created RAID device?
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Before a non-RAID drive is included into a RAID device, it has
to be deleted to "No Init" state. This means that it will be formatted before being
selected into this RAID device; the data stored in this drive will be lost.
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When trying to build a RAID group in NAStorage, why I do not see any available hard
disk drive in the "Config RAID" page?
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To avoid the user from accidentally including in-use hard disk
drives into a RAID device, only the "No Init" (or so-called "Un-used Disks") hard
disk drive(s) will be shown in this page for selection. Before you can create a RAID
device, these candidate drives have to be deleted to the "No Init" state.
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What is the performance difference observed between non-RAID and RAID device?
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It is difficult to measure precisely because it depends on several
factors like "amount of memory installed", "number of drives included in the RAID
device", etc. Generally speaking, the grades of performance should be classified "RAID
level 0" > non-RAID > "RAID level 1" > "RAID level 5". And we believe the
performance should not be the major consideration to decide whether you should create
a RAID device or not; it should depend on your real-world application. According to
our in-house test result, the performance difference among RAID level 0, non-RAID,
and RAID level 1 is within 5 ~ 10%. But for RAID level 5, the performance drop will
be around 15 ~ 25% compared with non-RAID device. That is because RAID 5 service will
consume more physical memory and CPU power for calculation.
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Should more memory be installed onto NAStorage when RAID groups are used?
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For creating RAID group in NAStorage, we suggest at least 128MB
add-on memory for the operation of RAID group
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Can I adjust the "strip size" in the RAID 0 or 5 groups of NAStorage?
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No, the RAID feature of the NAStorage does not provide a parameter to adjust the strip
size. |
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Does NAStorage support "Hot Swap" function?
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Yes, NAStorage operates with Tulsient-approved mobile racks to
provide the hot-swap and other related function for all hard drives
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Is "Hot Spare" function supported by NAStorage?
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Yes, you can configure any "Unused Disk" drive as a "Hot-Spare Disk". |
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Can you explain "Global Hot Spare" briefly?
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NAStorage uses the hot-spare disk(s) to recover a RAID group
automatically and immediately when a RAID group is degraded with a bad disk. It ensures
data protection and availability. The hot-spare disks in NAStorage are global because
they are not associated with any specific RAID group. Any RAID group in NAStorage
getting degraded, a hot-spare disk will be consumed immediately to recover that RAID
group.
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What is the "Hot Expansion" function? On what occasions can it be used?
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The hot-expansion function is used to enlarge the capacity of
a RAID group without shutting down the system. With the hot-swappable HDD's and RAID
hot-expansion, it is now possible to expand your storage capacity on demand while
getting the maximum system uptime.
For example, assume that you only need 480GB of storage capacity. You can connect
five 120GB HDD's to NAStorage and create a RAID-5 group. A year later, 480GB might
not be enough and you will need 240GB more. At this time, you just plug in two 120GB
HDD's to NAStorage and join them into that RAID-5 group. You will get a RAID group
with the capacity of (480GB + 240GB) = 720GB. All this is done while the system is
still on-line.
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What will happen if there is a power loss while writing data to NAStorage?
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The data will probably be lost and the file system corrupted
because some files may still be kept open and not correctly closed before the system
shuts down. If this happens, NAStorage will perform a detailed file system checking
process at the next reboot to avoid corruption in the file system and to maintain
the data integrity of the damaged files
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What will happen to the existing RAID groups at a restart that had a power loss in
the rebuilding state?
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When RAID group is still in the rebuilding state, once the power is lost or reboot.
NAStorage will continue previous rebuilding percentage to rebuild RIAD group |
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Data Accessing |
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How can the users access (read/write) data from the NAStorage?
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You can manipulate the standard browsing tools coming with the
OS such as Microsoft Explorer, File Manager, etc. to locate and access data from "shares"
of the NAStorage. Before you want to access data from the NAStorage, please make sure
you have permission to do this
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Can the user remove the "share" from the NAStorage by using a standard OS tool like
Microsoft Explorer?
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No, the user cannot remove the whole shares of the NAStorage
by using a standard OS tool (such as Microsoft Explorer). But the user can still delete
files/folders located underneath the share by using Microsoft Explorer if he has the
permission to do this. If the share of the NAStorage has to be removed, the system
administrator has to get into the HTTP administration page to delete it.
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Can the NAStorage behave like a stand-alone server without the existence of another
file server?
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Yes, when NAStorage works in Microsoft, Macintosh, UNIX and HTTP network environments,
the NAStorage behaves like a stand-alone server |
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I can open a share in the NAStorage, but sometimes I cannot find this share from the
Internet Explorer. Why?
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This is because the web browser may have "cache" for this page.
You just need to click the "Refresh" button of the web browser and the updated content
will be displayed.
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Which web browser does the NAStorage support?
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NAStorage supports standard web browsers. Below are the most popular web browsers
in the market, which NAStorage supports:
. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above.
. Netscape Navigator 4.05 or above
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What kind of language support does NAStorage provide?
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NAStorage provides 11 languages for localized web pages (including
user access and administration), meanwhile, NAStorage supports the following code
page for file name and administration usage: English and Western European, CJK DBCS,
Unicode
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How can I configure the web browser to view the web page of the NAStorage in different
languages?
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First of all, you have to add the language into the language
preference list (IE. "Internet option - Languages - Add") and set it as the first
priority in the web browser. And then choose the appropriate encoding method to view
correct home page of the NAStorage in different languages.
Here are the encoding standards supported by the NAStorage in different languages:
. Chinese (Taiwan) [zh-tw]
. Chinese (PRC) [zh-cn]
. English (United States) [en-us]
. French (France) [fr]
. German (Germany) [de]
. Italian (Italy) [it]
. Japanese [ja]
. Korean [ko]
. Spanish (Traditional Sort) [es]
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Can I assign the language other than English to be the names of server, share/volume,
and folder/file in the NAStorage?
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Yes. NAStorage does support multi-lingual for naming. In order
for the NAStorage to work properly under different language versions of Microsoft
operating systems, you have to choose the correct "Language (Code Page)" (Server Settings->General
in Admin Home page) to work under the specific language environment. Here is the list
of the NAStorage supported code pages:
. CP950-Chinese BIG5 for Traditional Chinese
. CP936-Chinese GB for Simplified Chinese
. CP437-DOSLatinUS for English
. CP850-DOSLatin1 for French, German, Italian and Spanish
. CP932-Shift JIS for Japanese
. CP949-Unified Hangul for Korean
. Mac Roman for Macintosh
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Can I name a file by using two-byte characters?
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Yes. NAStorage supports CJK DBCS code page, therefore, the file
name contains two-byte characters (including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
Japanese, and Korean) will be shown and accessed in NAStorage
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Will the NAStorage show me the home pages in different languages when I am using the
different language web browsers?
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Yes, a specific language home page of the NAStorage will be shown
in your different language web browsers. It depends on the language version of web
browser installed in your client.
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Can I use FTP client software to download/upload data from/to the NAStorage?
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Yes. NAStorage supports FTP protocol |
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Why can't I find NAStorage in "Network Neighborhood" or "My Network Place"?
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Within TCP/IP of network environment, if your PC and NAStorage
are configured with IP address of different IP segments, you won't find NAStorage
in "Network Neighborhood".
There are three solutions for your reference:
1 Set up all of client PC's and NAStorage to register in WINS server, you can use
"Find Computer" to find NAStorage.
2. Create "Lmhosts" file in all of client PC's, you can create a relation between
client PC's and NAStorage.
3. You can use "DOS Prompt Command" under windows; perform "net use" command to map
the shared folder inside NAStorage.
For example:
net use z: \\< Host IP >\< share >, "z:" means, "network disk letter",
"Host IP" is NAStorage IP address, "share" is a shared folder name inside NAStorage.
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Data Backup |
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Can I backup and restore data via use of commercial backup software?
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The data stored in the file volume of the NAStorage can be backed
up over the network to the backup device (such as a tape drive) of the server on which
the backup software (such as Veritas) is running and vice versa. The data in the backup
device can also be restored to the file volume of the NAStorage over the network.
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Is there any limitation when I try to burn a CD in the NAStorage?
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In the following situations the recording task might fail on NAStorage:
1.During the recording process, the NAStorage is under a heavy load of network traffic.
2.During the recording process, the same IDE channel's CD-ROM drive is performing
a CD insert/eject operation.
If the recording task continuously fails, we strongly recommend you to lower the recording
speed or choose better quality CD-R discs.
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Can I perform multiple recording tasks simultaneously if I install two CD-R/RW drives
into NAStorage?
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In order to increase the successful rate of burning CD, the NAStorage
does not support multiple recording tasks simultaneously. It will however collect
all the requested tasks and complete them one after another.
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How does NAStorage handle the repair of the flash system in the event of a crash?
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NAStorage has the feature of system configuration backup/restore
function to protect the system configuration from system crash
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SmartSync |
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What is SmartSync? When to use it?
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SmartSync is a backup option inside NAStorage, and its main use
is Remote data Synchronization. It is used when there are NAStorage set up on both
local and remote areas. We create a synchronous connection of data stream between
the matching volumes or folders on the two servers, enabling the synchronization of
data on both sides. The benefit is that SmartSync allows the remote backup of large
amount of data stored on the NAStorage servers, ensuring the security of the data.
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What are the needed components of SmartSync?
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SmartSync consists of at least two NAStorage servers. One is
on the client side (synchronizing side), while the other is on the server side (synchronized
side). Of course, a connection between the two server ports is necessary.
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Is the server on the synchronized side limited to the use of TCP/IP connection?
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Yes. TCP/IP is known for its ability to pass through routers
and to remotely connect through Internet, as well as its broad adoption and convenience.
Therefore, we use TCP/IP as the communication protocol to search for the synchronized
server.
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How many tasks can SmartSync perform at the same time?
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Each NAStorage can perform 8 tasks simultaneously, including
immediate and scheduled ones.
However, we do not recommend running too many tasks at the same time, since running
more tasks means more system resources are required as well as network bandwidth.
This will greatly affect the performance of NAStorage and the network.
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Why has the data stream to be compressed when transferring data?
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Normally, when doing the data transfer, the network bandwidth
is the bottleneck, not the processing power of the system itself. By compressing the
data stream, the loading on the network bandwidth and the devices is reduced. Therefore
compressing the data stream during data transfer will increase the efficiency of SmartSync,
especially for the performance of Wide Area Network (WAN).
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What requires to be considered when setting up Bandwidth Control? Why?
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If we do not control the bandwidth for the data stream when SmartSync
is performing its tasks, the synchronous connection may occupy a lion share of the
whole network bandwidth, making the server or network unable to provide other services
to the clients at good performance, especially those at the remote network area.
Although most enterprises are now using broadband connections, they normally provide
various services using these connections. To prevent SmartSync from occupying too
much of the network bandwidth, it is recommended to set up Bandwidth Control during
execution of the tasks. Some parameters to be considered are:
1. The total bandwidth and the distribution of bandwidth that the enterprise has in
its network environment.
2. The frequency of accesses by the clients and the number of clients served by NAStorage.
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What does Quick Synchronization mean?
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When SmartSync is performing the second task, we can choose the
Quick Synchronization option.
By selecting this option during synchronization, SmartSync will first check the file
lists on both the source server and the destination server. Then, it checks the modify
time and file size of those files. If the results of both items are identical, the
system will simply bypass the synchronization of those sets of files and step to the
next set of files. Thus it reduces the loading on the network bandwidth and processing
time.
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What solutions for remote backup does NAStorage currently provide?
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NAStorage's solution for remote backup is SmartSync.
Just like other NAS storage systems in the market, the current synchronization mode
is remote mirroring. That is the client-side server can use SmartSync to make a mirrored
image on the server side to achieve remote backup.
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Does SmartSync support data synchronization from desktop to NAStorage?
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SmartSync currently supports data synchronization only from NAStorage
to other NAStorage servers. We may consider implementing data synchronization from
Windows platform to NAStorage at a later stage
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What is the minimum hardware required by SmartSync?
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Because SmartSync is a resource-consuming task, NAStorage requires
at least 256MB add-on RAM.
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Sometimes the SmartSync task will be terminated by a reason "Memory Low", what's the
possible cause?
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Because SmartSync is a memory-consuming operation, memory utilization
rate is critical when launching this task. When NAStorage detects the free memory
is low, the program will terminate the synchronization task. To avoid this situation,
we suggest checking of the following configuration or timing before launching SmartSync
task.
1. Add-on RAM. 512 MB is suggested while 256 MB is minimum.
2. Set the SmartSync task to perform at non-rush hour to avoid memory conflict with
routine network services.
3. Set a proper SmartSync source path. If the SmartSync source includes up to millions
files/directories, that will occupy most of the memory capacity when creating the
check list, it is suggested assigning the source path in multiple sub-directory in
different tasks
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What protocol is used for SmartSync? Is it CIFS/SMB, FTP or NFS network protocols?
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SmartSync does not use CIFS/SMB, FTP or NFS as its communication
protocol. It is based on SSL over TCP/IP. This also means SmartSync has its own security
policy and won't reference to SMB, FTP or NFS security setting.
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Which part of NAStorage will be mirrored to SmartSync Point? Data, Share Setting,
ACL setting or User database?
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SmartSync feature focuses on "Data" part remote backup. Thus
only Data and ACL setting in the Data will be synchronized to remote servers, it does
not synchronize User database and Share setting information to the SmartSync point.
(NAStorage provides an advanced feature to Backup/Restore system configuration/User
Database/Share setting in Backup -> System Profiles page).
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Network connectivity |
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NAStorage supports which network topology?
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Ethernet. NAStorage is equipped with network adapter of dual
10BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet auto-sensing/auto-negotiation. It also supports fail-over.
In addition, an optional Ethernet Gigabit/Fiber Gigabit NIC can be added onto NAStorage
to enhance network performance
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Can NAStorage get the IP address automatically?
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Yes, NAStorage supports the DHCP protocol, which can assign IP
address automatically from DHCP server. Therefore, NAStorage will be assigned with
an IP from DHCP server
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What benefits are available from the dual NIC?
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The dual NIC in NAStorage can provide load-balance function to
relieve network traffic. In addition, the dual NIC also provides the fail-over function
to ensure consistent network connectivity
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How many network operating systems are compliant with the NAStorage?
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Please refer to below list: |
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Network Type |
Server Emulation |
Protocol |
Network File Sharing Protocol |
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Internet/Intranet |
HTTP |
TCP/IP |
HTTP |
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Macintosh |
Mac OS 8.x/9.x/10.x |
AppleTalk, TCP/IP |
AFP,CIFS/SMB |
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Microsoft |
Windows |
TCP/IP |
CIFS/SMB |
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Unix/NFS |
Unix server with NFS daemon installed |
TCP/IP |
NFS |
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Can Macintosh clients access data directly from the NAStorage through network?
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AppleTalk (Apple Share), TCP/IP (Apple Share IP), and Hierarchical
File System (HFS) are all supported by the NAStorage. Macintosh clients can use the
"Network Browser" and the "Chooser" to locate, mount or access (read/write) data directly
from the shares/volumes managed by the NAStorage
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Does NAStorage support NetWare environment?
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No. Presently NAStorage does not support NetWare environment
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Can clients of different operating systems access data from NAStorage at the same
time?
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Yes, NAStorage support multiple communications and file sharing
protocols. This means that the data stored in NAStorage can be accessed through multiple
OS platforms at the same time.
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Is NAStorage compliant with Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)?
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Yes, share volume of the NAStorage can be redirected to the DFS
root of Windows NT/2000 with DFS service installed
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Volumes & Shares |
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What is meant by "Volume" in the NAStorage?
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"Volume" is the basic storage unit for the system administrator
to manage data stored in the NAStorage. The types of "Volumes" hosted by the NAStorage
include JBOD and RAID group.
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What is "JBOD"?
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JBOD ("Just a Bunch Of Disks", or sometimes "Just a Bunch Of
Drives") is used to refer to a computer's hard disks that haven't been configured
according to the RAID. It means NAStorage can configure each hard disk drive to JBOD
and create it to a volume, after that NAStorage will have 8 volumes for use.
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What is meant by "Share" in the NAStorage?
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According to the network file sharing protocol, "Share" is the
minimum network resource unit exposed onto the network. You can share one volume of
NAStorage directly; otherwise when you create some folders in a volume of NAStorage,
you also can select some folders and then share them onto the network
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Does the NAStorage supports folder level sharing?
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Yes. In addition to supporting share a volume onto the network,
NAStorage also supports sharing of a folder onto the network.
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How many shares can be managed by the NAStorage and exposed to the network?
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Up to 255 shares can be managed by the NAStorage and exposed
to the network.
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Security |
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Does NAStorage support "file level" security control?
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NAStorage can set security permission via ACL (Access Control
List) and applicable to shared folders and files
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Does NAStorage support Active Directory Service?
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NAStorage can integrate with ADS environment security policy.
1. Pick up the AD users/groups from the root or branches of AD tree for permission
assignment to NAStorage's resource.
2. Perform username/password checking with root or branches of AD user database while
the AD users are trying to access NAStorage's resource.
Regarding the configuration steps, please refer to the FAQ title: How do I integrate
NAStorage with Windows NT (PDC) or 2000 (ADS) domain security?
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How many nodes of ACL are applicable in the NAStorage?
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NAStorage provides 8,192 nodes for ACL setting access control
of client.
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How many user accounts can be stored in user database of the NAStorage?
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Up to 8,192 accounts information can be stored in the NAStorage,
which include local accounts and domain accounts
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How do I integrate NAStorage with Windows NT (PDC) or 2000 (ADS) domain security?
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You can go through the steps as recommended below to integrate
the NAStorage with Microsoft Windows domain security:
Go to "Windows" option in "Network" of the NAStorage Admin Home page.
2. Change to "Domain Model" and assign a Domain Name.
3. Apply the settings and reboot the NAStorage.
4. Go to "Account" option in "Security" of the NAStorage Admin Home page then select
"Domain Account".
5. Click "Modify" button and assign an NT domain account to retrieve user/group information
from NT domain.
6. Assign appropriate "Authorized" users/groups accounts then click "Apply" button.
When you complete the above steps, the authorized accounts will appear in "Share Permission"
list of each shared volume/folder, you can assign member of "Unselected" list and
set permission (No Access, Read only or Read/Write) to the "Privileged" list for security
control purpose.
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Can I assign NT local group to the permission list of the share volume?
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No, only the NT global group can be retrieved from NT domain and assigned to the authorized
list of the domain account |
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Can I use anonymous to logon the NAStorage via FTP?
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Yes. NAStorage allows you to logon using anonymous. This function can be disabled
in Admin Home page.
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How does the NAStorage perform security control under FTP?
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. Access control can be set in "Allow file download only" or "Allow file upload and
download"
. Security policy can be set in "Local account authentication" or "Local and domain
account authentication"
. You can set "ACL" nodes to secure any folder or file under the tree of "Home Directory"
. You can set "User limit" for controlling the number of user's to get connected.
. You can appoint the "Home Directory" as logon root directory
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How does the NAStorage rebuild the file system if power fails?
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NAStorage uses the journaling file system that is capable of
fast rebuild for file system from system failure
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Can NAStorage integrate user accounts that are stored in "Trust Domain"?
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Yes, you can find a Pull-Down menu in "Domain Account" settings
page, you can select any trust domain for integrating these user accounts.
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Why can't I add an user account to NAStorage user database through mouse right-click
(Windows native tools)?
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Only the accounts that were in Admins group member can add user
account to NAStorage user database through mouse right-click. If the login account
was not belonging to Admins group, although the login account had full control (FC)
permission, he can only see and modify permission, but cannot add any user account
to NAStorage user database.
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Power Management |
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Does NAStorage support UPS systems?
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Yes, NAStorage can integrate with UPS power management via smart
signaling. NAStorage can connect APC Smart Serial UPS in current state. For model
details, please refer the APC web site Smart-UPS section.
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What type of switching power supply is recommended to connect the NAStorage?
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An ATX switching power supply is recommend with the NAStorage
because the features of controlling ATX power supply have been included in the hardware
and firmware of the NAStorage.
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What are the power rating specifications for the ATX power supply?
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The ATX power supply unit with more than 350 watt is recommended
for NAStorage. Especially, the peak current of 12 Voltage needs to be over 22 A. For
instance, the spin-up current of HDD will be 2800 mA when 8 HDD's are connected with
NAStorage. The peak current can reach over 22.4 A (2800 mA X 8). To avoid the situation,
in which the HDD can't be mounted, it is suggested to use power supply with recommended
specifications.
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What power management features does the NAStorage support?
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The NAStorage has supported the following outstanding features
on power management when an ATX power supply is installed. For example, "UPS control
to shutdown", "Safe Shutdown", "Schedule Shutdown", and "Schedule Power ON".
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Which model of APC Smart series UPS can be connected to NAStorage?
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Please go to www.apc.com under product / UPS. You will see Smart-UPS
and Smart-UPS XL series. This is what NAStorage supports because they use the same
protocol. The model numbers change at certain time interval. Customers can also go
to this site for the exact model they require.
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How soon do we need to replace the broken cooling fan before it may cause the system
to overheat?
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The NAStorage has redundant hot-swap cooling fans installed in
the back of system (in model NAStorage 8100T and 8100R). Actually only one cooling
fan is good enough to handle the heat issue of system. The system can still function
normally when one of the cooling fans is malfunctioning and the other is functioning.
So there is enough time to hot-swap the broken one. But system needs to be safely
shutdown as soon as you can if both cooling fans are dead.
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Event Log & Notification |
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Does the NAStorage support "email notification"?
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Yes, NAStorage can set up one IP address of SMTP server and two
e-mail accounts for email notification
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Does the NAStorage support SNMP protocol for sending traps to the administrator?
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Yes, you can manipulate the NMS software (Eg.: HP OpenView) to
receive relative traps
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What is "Web Reminder"?
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When any critical event occurs on the NAStorage, you will find
a message "There are critical events. Please Check Web Reminder page." in Admin Home
page. The reminder is for the administrator to quickly check these critical events.
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How can I send an email event to administrator?
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You can follow the steps below to set up an email event:
1. Go to NAStorage Admin Home page and select "Network Settings".
2. Select the sub menu "Email".
3. Enable SMTP Protocol.
4. Fill in correct SMTP server IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN).
(* If you fill in FQDN, please make sure you had set DNS server IP address inside
NAStorage.)
5. Fill in a legal user account for the purpose of login to the SMTP server.
6. Based on your need; fill in one or two Email Address.
7. Click "Apply" then select "Event" menu to configure further settings.
8. Click "Advance" button in "Configuration" sub menu of "Event".
9. Enable "Email Alert".
10. Check "Event List for Notification" to decide which events can be sent to administrator
via email.
11. Click "Apply" button to complete settings.
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How can I send Traps to my NMS?
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You can follow the steps below to configure:
1. Go to NAStorage Admin Home page and select "Network Settings".
2. Select the sub menu "SNMP".
3. Enable SNMP Protocol.
4. Fill in your server IP address (with NMS installed) that you want to receive traps
then make sure the "Trap" column is set to "YES".
5. Click "Apply" then select "Event" menu to configure further settings.
6. Click "Advance" button in "Configuration" sub menu of "Event".
7. Enable "SNMP Trap".
8. Check "Event List for Notification" to decide which events can be sent to NMS via
trap.
9. Click "Apply" button to complete settings
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