Buffalo TeraStation WSS HR WSH5000N2 Series User manual

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation WSS HR WSH5000N2 Series
User Manual
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the instructions. If you have any inquiries about
the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the
warranty statement, or the packing box.
35021116-01
2016.05

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................5
Diagrams...........................................................................................5
Opening Windows Storage Server..................................................7
Changing Settings ...........................................................................8
Configuring Date and Time ....................................................................... 8
Creating a Shared Folder........................................................................... 8
Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 14
Installing Antivirus Software ....................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Preinstalled Software ................................ 15
RAID Builder .................................................................................. 15
Buffalo Dashboard........................................................................ 16
Errors and Statuses on Buffalo Dashboard............................................18
Email Notification ......................................................................... 19
Buffalo Replication ....................................................................... 20
TeraStation Backup and Replication Folder Settings................. 21
Chapter 3 Managing Storage...................................... 23
Creating Volumes.......................................................................... 23
Volume Types ...........................................................................................23
Creating a RAID Volumes.............................................................. 23
Chapter 4 Backup and Replication............................. 25
Back Up in Windows Storage Server............................................ 25

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Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................25
Recovering Backup Data .........................................................................31
Replication..................................................................................... 35
Differences Between Buffalo Replication and DFS Replication ...........35
Before Using Replication.........................................................................35
Buffalo Replication ..................................................................................36
DFS Replication........................................................................................38
Chapter 5 Additional Settings .................................... 61
Changing Server Name, Workgroups, and Domains.................. 61
Changing the Password................................................................ 62
Changing Administrator's Password......................................................62
Changing Other Users' Password ...........................................................63
Adding a User ................................................................................ 65
Connecting to Windows Storage Server with Standard Accounts .
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Adding a Group ............................................................................. 70
Email Notification ......................................................................... 74
Specifying Replication Event IDs............................................................76
Acquiring Windows Event Logs.................................................... 78
Chapter 6 Replacing Hard Drives ............................... 80
LEDs................................................................................................ 80
Hard Drive Replacement Procedure ............................................ 80
"ONE DRIVE DOWN" Is Displayed on the LCD Panel..............................80
"TWO DRIVE DOWN" Is Displayed on the LCD Panel.............................83
"SYSTEM DOWN" Is Displayed on the LCD Panel...................................87

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Chapter 7 Utilities........................................................ 92
NAS Navigator2 for Windows....................................................... 92
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................94
NAS Navigator2 for Mac OS.......................................................... 95
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................96
NovaBACKUP ................................................................................. 96
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting......................................... 98
TeraStation Cannot Be Set Up ...................................................... 98
Shared Folders Suddenly Do Not Open....................................... 98
Shared Folders Cannot Be Accessed or System Is Unstable....... 99
Hard Drive Status Cannot Be Found ............................................ 99
LCD Panel Displays a Different IP Address .................................. 99
Rebuild Regressed When TeraStation Was Restarted While
Rebuilding ..................................................................................... 99
TeraStation Does Not Boot ........................................................... 99
Notice When Recovering .........................................................................99
Recovering Windows Storage Server .....................................................99
Errors on the LCD Panel .............................................................. 100
Error Messages.......................................................................................100
Characters Added When "ONE DOWN" or "SYSTEM DOWN" Occurs..101
Chapter 9 Appendix .................................................. 103
Default Settings .......................................................................... 103
Specifications .............................................................................. 103

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Chapter 10 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 105
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 105
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 105

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
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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.
2 Power LED
The LED glows blue when power is on.
3 Access LED
Shows network activity. This LED blinks green when hard drives are being accessed.
4 Fail LED
If there is an error on the drives, this LED glows amber.
Open Buffalo Dashboard to see error messages.
5 LAN1 LED
When LAN port 1 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.
6 LAN2 LED
When LAN port 2 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.
7 LCD Panel

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This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings.
8 Mode Button
Not in use normally; if the TeraStation beeps, press this button to stop the beeping.
9 Select Button
Not in use normally.
10 Drive Lock
Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or access the reset button.
11 Reset Button
To shut down and reboot the TeraStation, hold down the reset button. Do not press this button normally.
12 Status LEDs
Normally, these LEDs blink green when hard drives are accessed. If a drive fails or dismounts, its LED will turn
amber.
13 VGA Port
You can connect a VGA monitor to this port. Connecting a monitor directly to the TeraStation is only supported
for monitoring the progress of Windows Update.
14 HDMI Port
You can connect a HDMI monitor to this port. Connecting a monitor directly to the TeraStation is only
supported for monitoring the progress of Windows Update.
15 eSATA Port
eSATA-compatible hard drives are available with this port. Turn the TeraStation off before connecting the
drives.
16 UPS Port
Connect to a UPS.
17 USB 3.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives, USB memory devices, and USB UPSs can be connected. USB hubs are
not supported.
18 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB memory devices, and USB UPSs can be connected. USB hubs are not
supported.
19 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.
20 LAN Port 1
Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your network.
21 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to an UPS, surge protector, or outlet.
22 Fan
Do not block the fan.
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Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
24 Link LED
Glows amber when the unit is connected to a network.
25 Act LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks amber when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.
Opening Windows Storage Server
To connect Windows Storage Server, follow the procedure below.
Note: If using Mac OS, download and install "Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2" from the
Microsoft website.
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click on your TeraStation's icon and choose Open Remote Desktop. For Mac OS, click the TeraStation's icon
while holding down the control key, then click Open Remote Desktop.
If the message "The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to connect anyway?" is
displayed, click Yes or Continue.
3 Enter the admin username and password and press the Enter key. The default username and password are
"Administrator" and "password".
Windows Storage Server will open in the remote desktop.

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Changing Settings
Configuring Date and Time
1 Click the time in the system tray of Windows Storage Server.
2 Click Change date and time settings - Change date and time, select the current date and time, and click OK.
Note: In the Internet Time tab, click Change settings, then select Synchronize with an Internet time server. The date
and time can be obtained automatically.
Creating a Shared Folder
No shared folders are configured by default. Before using the TeraStation, follow the procedure below to create one
or more shared folders.
This is an example to create a shared folder named "Share" in drive D, which anyone can access.
1 From the Windows Storage Server Start menu, open Administrative Tools, then double-click Computer
Management.
2 Click Shared Folders.

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3 Right-click Shares and click New Share.
4 Click Next.
5 Enter the path of an existing folder or a new folder, then click Next.
Notes:
• Enter "D:\Share" into the folder path to create the shared folder for the first time.
• If the message "The system cannot find the specified path. Do you want to create it?" is displayed, click Yes.