Buffalo TeraStation WSS WSH5010N6 User manual

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation WSS WSH5010N6
User Manual
Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. 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.
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35021340-01
May, 2018

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................5
Diagrams...........................................................................................5
Opening Windows Storage Server..................................................7
Changing Settings ...........................................................................7
Configuring Date and Time ....................................................................... 7
Creating a Shared Folder........................................................................... 8
Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 13
Installing Antivirus Software ....................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Preinstalled Software ................................ 14
RAID Builder .................................................................................. 14
Buffalo Dashboard........................................................................ 15
Errors and Statuses on Buffalo Dashboard............................................16
Email Notification ......................................................................... 17
Buffalo Replication ....................................................................... 18
TeraStation Backup & Replication Folder Settings..................... 18
Chapter 3 Storage Management ................................ 20
Working with Volumes.................................................................. 20
Notice When Creating Volumes ..............................................................20
Volume Types ...........................................................................................20
Creating a Volume......................................................................... 20
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Chapter 4 Backup and Replication............................. 22
Backing Up in Windows Storage Server ...................................... 22
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................22
Recovering Backup Data .........................................................................27
Configuring Replication ............................................................... 31
Differences Between Buffalo Replication and DFS Replication ...........31
Before Using Replication.........................................................................32
Buffalo Replication ..................................................................................32
DFS Replication........................................................................................35
Chapter 5 Additional Settings .................................... 61
Changing Server Name, Workgroups, and Domains.................. 61
Changing the Password................................................................ 63
Administrator’s Password .......................................................................63
Passwords for Other Users ......................................................................64
Adding a User ................................................................................ 65
Connecting with Standard Accounts ........................................... 66
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 70
Enabling Email Notification ......................................................... 72
Configuring Email Server ........................................................................72
Specifying TeraStation Reports ..............................................................74
Specifying Windows Event Logs .............................................................76
Acquiring Windows Event Logs.................................................... 77
Chapter 6 Drive Replacement..................................... 78
LEDs................................................................................................ 78
Drive Replacement Procedure ..................................................... 78
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“ONE DRIVE DOWN” Is Displayed on the LCD Panel..............................79
“TWO DRIVE DOWN” or“MULTIPLE DOWN” Is Displayed on the LCD
Panel .........................................................................................................81
“SYSTEM DOWN” Is Displayed on the LCD Panel...................................85
Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive .................................................90
Chapter 7 Utilities........................................................ 91
NAS Navigator2 for Windows....................................................... 91
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................93
NAS Navigator2 for macOS .......................................................... 93
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................95
NovaBACKUP ................................................................................. 95
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting......................................... 96
The TeraStation Becomes Unaccessible ...................................... 96
Shared Folders Suddenly Do Not Open....................................... 97
Unable to Access the Shared Folder or the System Becomes
Unstable......................................................................................... 97
Drive Status Cannot Be Found ..................................................... 97
LCD Panel Displays a Different IP Address .................................. 97
Resynchronization Regressed When TeraStation Was Restarted
While Resynchronizing ................................................................. 97
TeraStation Does Not Boot ........................................................... 97
Notice Before Recovery ...........................................................................97
Recovering Windows Storage Server .....................................................98
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Chapter 9 Appendix .................................................... 99
Default Settings ............................................................................ 99
Errors on the LCD Panel ................................................................ 99
Error Messages.........................................................................................99
Characters Added When “ONE DRIVE DOWN” or “SYSTEM DOWN”
Occurs .....................................................................................................101
Specifications .............................................................................. 101
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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
This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings.
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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 press the reset button.
11 Reset Button
To shut down and reboot the TeraStation, press and hold this button. Do not use 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
Spins to avoid overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
23 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
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24 Link LED
Glows amber when the TeraStation 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 macOS, download and install “Microsoft Remote Desktop” from the Mac App Store.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your TeraStation’s icon and select Open Remote Desktop. For macOS, select the TeraStation’s icon
while holding down the control key, then select 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.
Changing Settings
Configuring Date and Time
1 Click the time in the system tray of Windows Storage Server.
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2 Click Change date and time settings > Change date and time, select the current date and time, and click OK.
Note: From 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 Server Manager, click Tools > 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.
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