Buffalo Tech TeraStation 5000 User manual

TeraStation 5000
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020018-04
2014-01

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installation ......................................................10
Diagrams .............................................................................................10
Installation ..........................................................................................13
Turning the TeraStation On and Off..................................................15
Changing the Administrator Password ............................................17
Recovery Drive ...................................................................................19
For Initializing Settings ................................................................................19
For Resetting Password ................................................................................19
Chapter 2 Configuration .................................................21
Opening Settings ...............................................................................21
Opening Easy Admin .........................................................................23
Chapter 3 Access Restrictions .........................................25
Configuring Access Restrictions for Users and Groups ...................25
Adding a Shared Folder ................................................................................25
Adding Users .................................................................................................27
Adding Groups ..............................................................................................28
Access Restrictions ........................................................................................29
Active Directory .................................................................................31
NT Domains ........................................................................................33
Delegating Authority to an External SMB Server ............................35

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Chapter 4 Managing Your Storage .................................38
RAID Arrays .........................................................................................38
Working with RAID Arrays .................................................................39
Using JBOD ....................................................................................................40
Changing RAID Mode ...................................................................................40
Configuring a Hot Spare ...............................................................................41
RMM (RAID Mode Manager) .........................................................................42
RAID Scanning...............................................................................................44
Adding an External Hard Drive .........................................................45
Dismounting Drives ...........................................................................46
Checking Drives .................................................................................47
Formatting Drives ..............................................................................48
Encrypting Drives ...............................................................................50
Media Cartridges ................................................................................50
Erase Data on the TeraStation Completely .......................................50
Disk Quotas ........................................................................................52
Quotas for Users ............................................................................................52
Quotas for Groups ........................................................................................52
Size Limits ......................................................................................................53
Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .........................................55
Introduction ..................................................................................................55
Using the iSCSI Connection Tool ..................................................................59
Creating and Expanding Volumes ...............................................................62
Disconnecting Volumes ................................................................................63
Setting Access Restrictions ..........................................................................64

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Hard Drive Replacement ...................................................................66
Hard Drive Replacement Examples .............................................................67
Chapter 5 Backup ............................................................74
Back Up from the TeraStation ...........................................................74
Preparing a Backup Destination ..................................................................74
Configuring a Backup Job ............................................................................75
Replication ..........................................................................................78
Failover ...............................................................................................80
Ethernet Cable Connection Methods ..........................................................80
Configuring Failover .....................................................................................82
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ........................................83
Copying from a USB Device ...............................................................86
Amazon S3 ..........................................................................................87
Chapter 6 Remote Access ................................................89
WebAccess ..........................................................................................89
Configuration ................................................................................................89
WebAccess Remote ............................................................................91
FTP .......................................................................................................92
Chapter 7 BitTorrent ........................................................94
Configuration .....................................................................................94

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Chapter 8 Multimedia .....................................................96
DLNA ...................................................................................................96
Configuration ................................................................................................96
Playing Files ..................................................................................................97
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ........................................................97
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ....................................................98
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ..................................................99
iTunes Server ................................................................................... 100
Squeezebox Server ......................................................................... 101
Chapter 9 Surveillance Server ......................................103
Getting Started ............................................................................... 103
Installing Client Tools ................................................................................ 103
Connecting Devices to the Network ......................................................... 104
Enabling Surveillance Cameras ................................................................ 104
Enabling the Free License ......................................................................... 106
Registering Recording Policies ................................................................. 108
Checking Recording ................................................................................... 111
Email Error Notification ............................................................................. 112
Configuration .................................................................................. 112
Viewing Saved Video ................................................................................. 112
Export Recorded Data as a MOV Video File ............................................. 113
Viewing Video Real-time ........................................................................... 115
Moving Recorded Video Data to Another TeraStation ............................ 115
Backing Up Recorded Video to Another TeraStation .............................. 116
Automatically Delete Old Data when Space is Low ................................. 117
Changing Where Recorded Video Is Saved .............................................. 119

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Client Utilities .................................................................................. 119
Camera Policies .......................................................................................... 119
Live Viewer ................................................................................................. 120
Data Service Policies .................................................................................. 121
Vault Admin ................................................................................................ 121
Surveillance Video Manager ..................................................................... 122
Network Activity ........................................................................................ 123
Mini Vault Stats .......................................................................................... 123
Activating Additional Licenses ...................................................... 124
When the TeraStation is Connected to the Internet ................................ 124
TeraStation Not Connected to the Internet ............................................. 126
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 129
Chapter 10 Advanced Features ....................................130
Antivirus Software .......................................................................... 130
Licenses ...................................................................................................... 130
Activating Virus Scanning ......................................................................... 131
Configuring Security Settings .................................................................. 131
Connecting through a Proxy Server ......................................................... 132
Updating ..................................................................................................... 133
Excluding a Specific Folder from Antivirus Scanning ............................. 134
Virus Scanning ........................................................................................... 134
Checking the Log ....................................................................................... 135
Online Help ................................................................................................. 136
Email Notification ........................................................................... 136
Sleep Mode ...................................................................................... 137
Wake-on-LAN .................................................................................. 139

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UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) ............................................. 139
Port Trunking ................................................................................... 141
Connecting a Printer ....................................................................... 142
Setting Up a Printer with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or
Windows Vista ............................................................................................ 142
Setting Up a Printer with Windows XP ..................................................... 143
TeraSearch ....................................................................................... 144
Offline Files ...................................................................................... 145
DFS ................................................................................................... 147
Accessing from a NFS Client ........................................................... 148
Encrypting Data Transmission ....................................................... 150
Encrypting Settings Data .......................................................................... 150
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ................................................................... 150
SSL Keys ...................................................................................................... 151
Web Server ....................................................................................... 151
MySQL Server .................................................................................. 152
SNMP ................................................................................................ 153
Saving and Applying Settings ........................................................ 154
Saving Settings .......................................................................................... 154
Applying Settings ...................................................................................... 155
Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................. 156
Initializing from Settings .......................................................................... 156
Creating an Initialization Drive ................................................................. 156
Initializing with the USB Drive .................................................................. 157
Resetting the Administrator Password ......................................... 157
Creating a Password Reset Drive .............................................................. 157

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Resetting with the USB Drive .................................................................... 158
Logs .................................................................................................. 158
Updating the Firmware ................................................................... 159
Name, Date, Time, and Language .................................................. 160
Beep Alerts ...................................................................................... 161
LCD and LEDs ................................................................................... 162
Jumbo Frames ................................................................................. 163
Changing the IP Address ................................................................ 164
Chapter 11 Utilities ........................................................166
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ......................................................... 166
Mount as Network Drive............................................................................ 168
Changing the IP Address ........................................................................... 169
NAS Navigator2 for Mac ................................................................. 169
Mount as Network Drive............................................................................ 170
Changing the IP Address ........................................................................... 171
iSCSI Connection Tool ..................................................................... 172
Menu ........................................................................................................... 173
Chapter 12 Appendix ....................................................174
LCD Display ...................................................................................... 174
Modes ......................................................................................................... 174
Errors ........................................................................................................... 174
Status .......................................................................................................... 175
Default Settings .............................................................................. 178

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Specifications .................................................................................. 178
Compliance Information ................................................................. 179
FCC Statement ............................................................................................ 179
CE Mark Statement .................................................................................... 180
Environmental Information ...................................................................... 180
KC ................................................................................................................ 180
BSMI ............................................................................................................ 180
CCC .............................................................................................................. 180
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Models ........................................................................................................ 181

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Chapter 1 Installation
Diagrams
TS5800D
TS5600D
TS5400D

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TS5200D
TS5400R
1 Power Button
To power on, connect the power cable and wait for 10 seconds, then press the power button. To power off, press
the power button twice.
2 Info LED
If there is a status message, the amber info LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the status message.
3 Error LED
If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the error message.
4 LAN1 LED
When LAN port 1 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.
5 LAN2 LED
When LAN port 2 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.
6 LCD Panel
This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings. It also displays errors and messages when available.
7 Display Button
Switches between the different display modes. Also, if the TeraStation is beeping, press this button to stop it.
8 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, and configuring failover.
9 Drive Lock
Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or access the reset button.

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10 Reset Button
To shut down and reboot the TeraStation, hold down the reset button.
11 Status LEDs
Normally, these LEDs blink green when hard drives are accessed. If a drive fails, its LED will turn red or amber.
12 Factory Use Only
13 Boot Mode Switch
Leave the switch in the HDD position during normal operation. To recover settings, insert the recovery USB drive
into a USB 2.0 port, move the boot switch to the USB position, and press the power button.
14 UPS Port
Connect to a UPS.
15 USB 3.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
16 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB UPS connection can be connected.
USB hubs are not supported.
17 LAN Port 1
Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your network.
18 LAN Port 2
This second Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a second TeraStation
directly to this port for backup.
19 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to an UPS, surge protector, or outlet.
20 Fan
Do not block the fan.
21 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
22 UID Button
Press the UID button on the front or the back of the unit to cycle the blue LED on and off.
23 Serial Number
This sticker shows the TeraStation’s serial number.
24 Link LED
Glows orange when the unit is connected to a network.
25 Act LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks orange when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.

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Installation
1 Insert the TeraNavigator CD into your computer. TeraNavigator will launch.
2 Click Begin Installation.
3 Follow the steps on the screen to connect the TeraStation’s Ethernet and power cables and turn it on.
Note: Use LAN port 1 for initial setup. After setup, you may connect a second cable to LAN port 2. If you use LAN
port 2, configure the IP address at Network - IP Address in Settings.
4 Follow the steps on the screen to install NAS Navigator2.
5 Click Finish. NAS Navigator2 will open.
6 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon and choose Properties.
Note: For Mac OS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding down the control key, then click Configure.
7 Click the IP Address tab, enter the desired settings, and click OK.

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If you are prompted to enter the administrator password for the TeraStation, it is “password” by default.
8 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon and choose Settings.
9 Changing the password from the default is recommended.
10 Go to Management - Name/Time/Language and configure the TeraStation’s time and date.

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Notes:
• For best results, use an NTP server to maintain the time settings on the TeraStation and other network devices.
Clocks for the network devices may run at slightly different speeds. If these devices get out of sync it may cause
network problems.
• Buffalo is not responsible for any losses and damages incurred from using the ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp service or ser-
vice outages.
• If the TeraStation cannot automatically obtain the time from an NTP server, check its DNS settings. If the NTP
server is specified by a hostname instead of an IP address, make sure that a DNS server address is configured in
Network - IP Address.
11 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your TeraStation’s icon. This will open the shared folder of the TeraStation. For Mac
OS, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or it is displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. You can
now use the TeraStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other folder.
Turning the TeraStation On and Off
Press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on.
To turn off the TeraStation, press the power button twice. Don’t unplug the TeraStation without turning it off first. You
can also shut it down and restart it remotely from Settings.

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Shutdown or Restart from Settings
1 Double-click the icon.
2 Right-click your TeraStation’s icon and select Settings. For Mac OS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding down
the control key, then select Settings.
3 Enter the username and password, then click OK.
Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”.
4 Settings will open.

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5 Click at the top-right of Settings and choose either Restart or Shut Down.
When all the LEDs on the front of the TeraStation turn off, the shutdown process is complete.
Changing the Administrator Password
After initial setup, follow this procedure to change your password.
1 Double-click the icon. NAS Navigator2 will start.
2 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon and select Settings. On the Mac, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.

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3 Click Easy Admin.
4 Click Change Password.
5 If this screen is displayed, enter the current password and click OK. The default password is “password”.
6 Enter the new password (twice).

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7 Click OK. You have changed the admin password.
Recovery Drive
To initialize all of the TeraStation’s settings, or just restore the admin password to its factory default value, create the
recovery drives as described below.
For Initializing Settings
A system initialization drive can reset all settings to their default values.
Notes:
• Normally, making and using the system initialization drive will not affect data. However, always back up your data
regularly!
• This USB drive can be used to recover the system if your TeraStation doesn’t boot at all. In this case, if the data
partition is damaged, then all your data will be deleted by the recovery process.
1 Insert a 1 GB or larger USB flash drive into a USB port on the TeraStation.
Note: All data on the USB flash drive will be erased!
2 In Settings, navigate to Management-Restore/Erase-USB Options.
3 Select Create a USB drive for initializing settings.
4 Select the USB memory device from “Target USB drive”, then click Execute.
5 Enter the 4 digit confirmation number and click OK. The TeraStation will create the initialization drive. This will take
about a minute.
6 When the “finished” dialog opens, the USB initialization drive is ready to use. Dismount the USB drive before
unplugging it. See “Dismounting Drives” in chapter 4 for the instructions on dismounting drives.
For Resetting Password
A password initialization drive can reset the administrator password to its default value (“password”). This could be very

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useful if you forget your admin password.
1 Insert a 1 GB or larger USB memory device (not included) to a USB 2.0 port on the TeraStation.
Note: All data on the USB flash drive will be erased!
2 In Settings, navigate to Management - Restore/Erase - USB Options.
3 Select Create a USB drive for resetting the admin password.
4 Select the USB memory device from “Target USB drive” list, then click Execute.
5 Enter the 4 digit confirmation number and click OK. The TeraStation will create the password reset drive. This will
take about a minute.
6 When the “finished” dialog opens, the password reset drive is ready to use. Dismount the USB drive before
unplugging it. See “Dismounting Drives” in chapter 4 for the instructions on dismounting drives.
For instructions on using system initialization or password initialization drives, see chapter 10.