Allnet ALL6900 User manual

ALLNET ALL6900
User’s Manual

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Copyright and Trademark Notice
ALLNET and other names of ALLNET products are registered trademarks of
ALLNET GmbH. 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 © 2009 ALLNET GmbH. All rights reserved.
About This Manual
All information in this manual has been carefully verified to ensure its correctness.
In case of an error, please provide us with your feedback. ALLNET GmbH
reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without notice.
Product name: ALLNET ALL6900
Manual Version: 1.0
Release Date: January 2009
Limited Warranty
ALLNET GmbH guarantees all components of ALLNET ALL6900 are thoroughly
tested before they leave the factory and should function normally under general
usage. In case of any system malfunctions, ALLNET GmbH and its local
representatives and dealers are responsible for repair without cost to the
customer if the product fails within the warranty period and under normal usage.
ALLNET GmbH is not responsible for any damage or loss of data deemed to be
caused by its products. It is highly recommended that users conduct necessary
back-up practices.

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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 ALL6900.
Your ALL6900 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 cord in an area where it can be stepped on. Carefully place
connecting cables to avoid stepping or tripping on them.
Your ALL6900 can operate normally under temperatures between 0°C and
40°C, with relative humidity of 20% – 85%. Using the ALL6900 under
extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.
Ensure that the ALL6900 is provided with the correct supply voltage (AC
100V ~ 240V, 50/60 Hz, 3A). Plugging the ALL6900 to an incorrect power
source could damage the unit.
Do NOT expose the ALL6900 to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
Do NOT place the ALL6900 on any uneven surfaces.
DO NOT place the ALL6900 in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat
sources.
DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean the ALL6900. Unplug the power
cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
DO NOT place any objects on the ALL6900 or obstruct its ventilation slots
to avoid overheating the unit.
Keep packaging out of the reach of children.
If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe
disposal of electronic products to protect the environment.

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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: Introduction.................................................................8
Overview...............................................................................................8
Product Highlights.................................................................................8
File Server...........................................................................................8
FTP Server...........................................................................................8
Backup Server .....................................................................................8
Printer Server ......................................................................................8
Multiple RAID.......................................................................................9
Dual Mode Support ...............................................................................9
Superior Power Management..................................................................9
Package Contents..................................................................................9
Front Panel..........................................................................................10
Hard Disk Trays...................................................................................11
Rear Panel...........................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ................................................ 12
Overview.............................................................................................12
Before You Begin.................................................................................12
Hard Disk Installation .........................................................................12
Cable Connections ...............................................................................13
Checking System Status ......................................................................14
System Status Normal.........................................................................14
System Trouble..................................................................................14
Chapter 3: First Time Setup.........................................................15
Overview.............................................................................................15
ALLNET Setup Wizard ..........................................................................15
LCD Operation .....................................................................................17
LCD Controls......................................................................................17
Display Mode .....................................................................................17
USB Copy................................................................................................. 18
Management Mode .............................................................................18
Typical Setup Procedure......................................................................19
Step 1: Network Setup........................................................................19
Step 2: RAID Creation.........................................................................19
Step 3: Create Local Users or Setup Authentication .................................19
Step 4: Create Folders and Set Up ACLs ................................................19
Step 5: Start Services.........................................................................20
Chapter 4: System Management.................................................. 21
Overview.............................................................................................21
Web Administration Interface .............................................................21
Menu Bar ..........................................................................................21
Language Selection .............................................................................22
Status Menu ........................................................................................22
Product Information............................................................................22
System/Service Status........................................................................23
System Information............................................................................23
Printer Status.....................................................................................24
UPS Settings......................................................................................24

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Wake-Up On Lan (WOL) ......................................................................25
Power Management ............................................................................25
Storage Management ..........................................................................26
Disks Information...............................................................................26
S.M.A.R.T. Information............................................................................... 27
RAID Information ...............................................................................28
RAID Configuration.............................................................................28
RAID Level ............................................................................................... 29
RAID Configuration....................................................................................29
Creating a RAID ........................................................................................ 30
Expanding a RAID ..................................................................................... 31
Migrating a RAID.......................................................................................31
Deleting a RAID ........................................................................................ 32
Space Allocation.................................................................................32
Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume ...............................................................32
Stackable NAS ...................................................................................34
Snapshot...........................................................................................34
Folder Management ............................................................................35
Adding Folders.......................................................................................... 35
Editing Folders.......................................................................................... 36
Deleting Folders ........................................................................................36
NFS Share................................................................................................37
Snap (Snapshot configuration) ....................................................................37
Folder Access Control List (ACL) .................................................................. 39
File System Check ..............................................................................40
Advance Option..................................................................................42
File Access Cache ...................................................................................... 42
Samba Recycle Bin .................................................................................... 43
Samba Anonymous Login Authentication....................................................... 43
iSCSI Block Size........................................................................................ 43
iSCSI CRC/Checksum................................................................................. 44
Network Management .........................................................................44
WAN Configuration .............................................................................44
LAN Configuration...............................................................................45
DHCP Configuration ............................................................................46
Web Services Configuration..................................................................46
AFP (Apple Network Setup)..................................................................47
NFS Setup.........................................................................................47
User and Group Management ..............................................................47
Local User Configuration......................................................................48
Adding Users ............................................................................................48
Modifying Users......................................................................................... 49
Deleting Users .......................................................................................... 49
Local Groups Configuration ..................................................................49
Adding Groups .......................................................................................... 49
Modifying Groups ...................................................................................... 50
Deleting Groups ........................................................................................50
Batch User and Group Creation.............................................................50
ADS/NT Configuration .........................................................................50
System Settings ..................................................................................52
System Notifications ...........................................................................52
SNMP................................................................................................53
System Logs......................................................................................53
Time and Date Settings.......................................................................54
System Configuration Backup and Restore .............................................54
Module Management...........................................................................55
Reset to Factory Default Settings..........................................................55
Upgrading System Firmware ................................................................56
Change Administrator Password............................................................56

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Reboot and Shutdown System..............................................................57
Logout ..............................................................................................57
Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup............................................ 58
Overview.............................................................................................58
FTP Server...........................................................................................58
iTunes® Server....................................................................................59
Media Server .......................................................................................59
Adding Media Share Folders .................................................................60
Connecting DMAs to the Media Server ...................................................60
Printer Server......................................................................................61
Windows XP SP2.................................................................................61
Windows Vista....................................................................................62
Download Manager..............................................................................65
Adding an HTTP Task ..........................................................................66
Adding an FTP Task ............................................................................69
Adding a BT Task................................................................................73
Deleting Tasks ...................................................................................76
Scheduling Downloads.........................................................................76
Chapter 6: Using the ALL6900 ..................................................... 78
Overview.............................................................................................78
Login Page...........................................................................................78
Using WebDisk ....................................................................................78
Photo Server .......................................................................................79
Windows XP Publishing Wizard..............................................................79
Managing Albums and Photos...............................................................84
Creating Albums.................................................................................85
Password Protecting Albums.................................................................85
Uploading Pictures to Albums ...............................................................85
EXIF Information................................................................................85
Slide Shows.......................................................................................86
Mapping a Client PC to the ALL6900 ....................................................86
Windows ...........................................................................................86
Apple OS X........................................................................................87
Mapping the ALL6900 as an iSCSI Drive..............................................87
Windows 2000/XP...............................................................................87
Windows Vista....................................................................................91
File Backup..........................................................................................91
Nsync ...............................................................................................91
Adding an Nsync Task ................................................................................92
Setting Up an Nsync Target on an Nsync Device............................................. 92
Setting Up an Nsync Target on Another Device ..............................................93
Designating ALL6900 as an Nsync Target...................................................... 93
ALLNET Backup Utility .........................................................................93
Windows XP Data Backup ....................................................................95
Apple OS X Backup Utilities..................................................................95
Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks........................................................... 96
USB and eSATA Storage Expansion......................................................96
Adding a Spare Disk ............................................................................96
Remote Administration........................................................................96
Part I - Setup a DynDNS Account..........................................................97
Part II - Enable DDNS on the Router .....................................................97
Part III - Setting up Virtual Servers (HTTPS) ..........................................97
Firewall Software Configuration..........................................................98
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives .........................................................98
Hard Drive Damage ............................................................................98
Replacing a Hard Drive........................................................................98
RAID Auto-Rebuild..............................................................................99

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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ....................................................... 100
Forgot My Network IP Address..........................................................100
Can't Map a Network Drive in Windows XP........................................100
Restoring Factory Defaults ................................................................100
Problems with Time and Date Settings..............................................100
Appendix A: Product Specifications ........................................... 102
Hardware Specifications....................................................................102
Software Specifications.....................................................................102
Appendix B: RAID Basics ........................................................... 104
Overview...........................................................................................104
Benefits.............................................................................................104
Improved Performance...................................................................... 104
Data Security................................................................................... 104
RAID Levels.......................................................................................104
RAID 0............................................................................................ 104
RAID 1............................................................................................ 105
RAID 5............................................................................................ 105
RAID 6............................................................................................ 105
RAID 10.......................................................................................... 105
JBOD.............................................................................................. 105
Stripe Size.........................................................................................105
Disk Usage ........................................................................................106
Appendix D: Active Directory Basics.......................................... 107
Overview...........................................................................................107
What is Active Directory? ..................................................................107
ADS Benefits......................................................................................107
Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List............................................ 108
Appendix F: Licensing Information............................................ 111
Overview...........................................................................................111
Source Code Availability....................................................................111
CGIC License Terms...........................................................................112
GNU General Public License...............................................................112

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the ALLNET ALL6900 NAS Disk Server. The ALLNET
ALL6900 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 one Terabyte of storage is
available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing the ALL6900 to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The ALL6900
offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you hot swap working
hard drives for use in another ALL6900, securing the continuity of data in the
event of hardware failure. The ALL6900 allows data consolidation and sharing
between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments. The
ALL6900’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the ALL6900 allows you to store and share files over an IP
network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your
files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based
interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to Chapter 6: Using the ALL6900 >
Using WebDisk.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your ALL6900 over the Internet with their favorite FTP programs.
You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup > FTP
Server.
Backup Server
Don’t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilities, you can
easily upload mission critical files to the ALL6900, and even automate your
backup tasks for true peace-of-mind.
To find out how to backup your files with the ALL6900, refer to Chapter 6: Using
the ALL6900 > File Backup.
Printer Server
With the ALL6900’s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with other
PCs connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup >
Printer Server.

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Multiple RAID
ALL6900 supports multiple RAID volumes on one system. So, you can create
RAID 0 for your non-critical data, and create RAID 5 for mission-critical data.
Create the RAID levels depending on your needs.
To configure RAID modes on the ALL6900, refer to Chapter 4: System
Management > Storage Management > RAID List.
Dual Mode Support
ALL6900 is not only a file server, but it also supports iSCSI initiators. Your server
can access ALL6900 as a direct-attached-storage over the LAN or Internet. There
is no easier way to expand the capacity of your current application servers. All
the storage needs can be centrally managed and deployed. This brings ultimate
flexibility to users.
To set up an iSCSI volume, refer to Chapter 4: System Management >
Storage Management > Space Allocation > Allocating Space for iSCSI
Volume.
Superior Power Management
ALL6900 supports schedule power on/off. With this feature, administrator can set
at what time to turn on or off the system. This feature is a big plus for people
who want to conserve energy. Wake-On-LAN enables administrator to remotely
turn on the system without even leaving their own seat.
To schedule system on and off, refer to Chapter 4: System Management >
System Settings > Reboot and Shutdown System > Scheduled Power
On/Off.
Package Contents
Your ALL6900 package should contain the following items:
QIG
CD-Title
Ethernet Cable
Screw Kit
Rack slider
Please check to see if your package is complete. If you find that some items are
missing, contact your dealer.

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Front Panel
The ALLNET ALL6900’s front panel has the device’s controls, indicators, and hard
disk trays:
Front Panel
Item Description
1.Power Button •Power on/off ALL6900
2.Power LED •Solid green: System is power on.
3.Reboot Button •Press to system reboot
4.System fan
alarm LED •Solid red: system fan failure notification
5. Mute button •Mute the system fan alarm.
6.USB Port
•USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as USB disks, USB printers.
7.Up Button ▲•Push to scroll up when using the LCD display
8.Down Button ▼•Push to enter USB copy operation screen
9.Enter Button ↵•Push to enter LCD operate password for basic system setting
10.Escape Button
ESC •Push to leave the current LCD menu