Buffalo TeraStation 1000 User manual

TeraStation 1000
User Manual
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
35020519-08
2016.11

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................6
Diagrams...........................................................................................6
Turning the TeraStation On and Off................................................8
Changing the Administrator Password ..........................................8
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 11
Opening Advanced Settings ........................................................ 11
Opening Easy Admin .................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Sharing Files ............................................... 15
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 15
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................15
Recycle Bin................................................................................................18
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................18
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................18
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 18
Adding a User...........................................................................................18
Importing User Information....................................................................21
Creating Sequential Users.......................................................................21
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 23
Configuring Access Restrictions .................................................. 25
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................25
Active Directory .......................................................................................27
NT Domain................................................................................................30
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Chapter 4 Managing Storage...................................... 33
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 33
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 34
Using JBOD...............................................................................................34
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................35
RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................37
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................39
Adding an External Hard Drive .................................................... 40
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................40
Compatibility ...........................................................................................40
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 41
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................41
Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................41
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 42
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 43
Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 45
Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely .............................. 45
Drive Quotas.................................................................................. 46
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................46
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................46
Hard Drive Replacement .............................................................. 47
Step 1 - Replacing a Hard Drive ..............................................................48
Step 2 - Rebuild the RAID Array ..............................................................52
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................ 56
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 56
FTP.................................................................................................. 58
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Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 61
Back Up from the TeraStation ...................................................... 61
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................61
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................63
Replication..................................................................................... 67
Preparing a Replication Destination ......................................................67
Configuring a Replication Task ...............................................................68
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 71
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 75
Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 77
DLNA .............................................................................................. 77
Playing Files .............................................................................................78
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ...................................................78
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................79
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................80
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 81
BitTorrent....................................................................................... 83
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................... 86
Email Notification ......................................................................... 86
Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 87
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)........................................... 89
Connecting a Printer..................................................................... 90
Offline Files.................................................................................... 91
Accessing from an NFS Client....................................................... 92
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Encrypting Data Transmission ..................................................... 95
Encrypting Settings Data ........................................................................95
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data .................................................................95
SSL Keys ....................................................................................................95
Web Server..................................................................................... 96
MySQL Server ................................................................................ 97
Saving and Applying Settings...................................................... 99
Saving Settings ........................................................................................99
Applying Settings ..................................................................................100
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 101
Initializing with Function Button .........................................................101
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................102
Logs .............................................................................................. 102
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 104
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 104
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 106
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 108
Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 110
NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 110
Mount as Network Drive........................................................................112
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................113
NAS Navigator2 for Mac ............................................................. 114
Mount as Network Drive........................................................................116
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................117
NovaBACKUP............................................................................... 117
Installing from CD..................................................................................117
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Installing from Website .........................................................................118
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 119
When the LED Blinks Red............................................................ 119
When the LED Blinks Amber....................................................... 120
Default Settings .......................................................................... 121
Specifications .............................................................................. 122
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 124
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 124
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 125
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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DISK 2
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TS1400R
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1 Power LED ( )
The power LED will light up white while the TeraStation is on.
The power LED blinks white during boot or shutdown.
For TS1200D and TS1400D models, if an error occurs, the power LED will blink red. If there is a status message,
the power LED will blink amber. If there is a new firmware available, the power LED will glow amber.
2 Function LED ( )
This LED glows while the TeraStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, and initializing settings.
4 Drive Status LED
If an error occurs on a drive, its corresponding LED will light or blink. For TS1400D and TS1400R models, this
LED will blink green to indicate that drive status is normal.
5 Power Switch/Power Button ( )
For TS1200D models, move the switch up and down to power on and off. For TS1400D and TS1400R models,
press the button to power on and hold it down until the TeraStation beeps twice to power off.
If your TS1400D or TS1400R model beeps, you can press the power button once to stop the beeping.
6 Init Button
Use this button when applying saved settings from a USB drive.
7 USB 3.0 Port ( )
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected.
USB hubs are not supported.
8 USB 2.0 Port ( )
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, USB UPS connection, and USB printers
can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
9 LAN Port ( )
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
10 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.
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11 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
Note: Disconnecting the AC cable from the TeraStation, even if it is not powered on, may cause the TeraStation's
time to become incorrect.
12 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
13 Fan
Spins to avoid overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
14 Anti-Theft Security Slot ( )
Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
15 Not in use.
16 UID Button
Press the UID button on the front or the back of the unit to turn the blue UID LED on or off.
17 UID LED
This LED turns on or off whenever the UID button is pressed. The LED glows blue when on.
18 Info LED
If there is a status message, the info LED will glow amber.
19 Error LED
If there is an error, the error LED will glow red.
Turning the TeraStation On and Off
For TS1200D models, move the power switch on the back of the TeraStation to the "on" position to turn it on. To turn
it off, move the switch to the "off" position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before unplugging it.
For TS1400D and TS1400R models, press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on. To turn off the
TeraStation, hold down the power button until the TeraStation beeps twice. The power LED will flash as the unit
shuts down. You can also shut down or restart the TeraStation remotely from Settings.
Never unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the TeraStation first.
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 to start NAS Navigator2.
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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.
3 Click Easy Admin.
4 Click Change Password.
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