Buffalo TeraStation User guide

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation Setup Manual
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TeraStation Setup Manual1Contents
Chapter 1 Setup................................................................3
TeraNavigator Setup ............................................................... 3
Diagrams and Layout.............................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Using your TeraStation...................................10
Opening a Shared Folder........................................................ 10
Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC ......................... 11
Adding Additional TeraStations ............................................... 12
Auto Power Mode.................................................................... 13
Opening the Web Admin ......................................................... 14
Adding a Shared Folder .......................................................... 16
Adding Users........................................................................... 20
Adding Groups ........................................................................ 22
Access Restrictions................................................................. 23
RAID Arrays ............................................................................ 32
Changing the Admin Password............................................... 41
Initialization ............................................................................. 42
Chapter 3 Useful Functions.............................................44
RAID Scanning........................................................................ 44
UPS......................................................................................... 45
Replication .............................................................................. 46
Time Machine.......................................................................... 48
Sleep Timer ............................................................................. 51

TeraStation Setup Manual2Appendix .....................................................................53
Specications .......................................................................... 53
List of LCD Display.................................................................. 54
Software.................................................................................. 58
Info Folder............................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 61
Data Backup............................................................................ 62
GPL Information ...................................................................... 62
Contact Information (USA / Canada)....................................... 63
Contact Information (Europe).................................................. 64
Contact Information (Asia Pacic)........................................... 65

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Chapter 1
Setup
TeraNavigator Setup
To congure your TeraStation, insert the TeraNavigator CD into a Windows computer on the network and follow the
directions, or use the following procedure.
Note:
Use LAN Port 1 for initial setup. After setup, you may connect a second cable to LAN Port 2. If used, congure the IP
address of LAN Port 2 at [Network] - [Setting] - [IP Address Settings] in the TeraStation Web Admin or NAS Navigator2.
Ethernet Cable
AC Cable
Network
(Hub or Router) LAN Port 1
Power Connector
Power Outlet
Fasten the plug with the clamp.
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Ethernet Cable
Network
(Hub or Router) LAN Port 1
Power Connector
Power Outlet
Fasten the plug with the clamp.*
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AC Cable
Ethernet Cable
Network
(Hub or Router)
LAN Port 1
Power Connector
Power Outlet
Fasten the plug with the clamp.
123
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<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series>
<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>
<TS-RXL Series>
* TS-XL Series Only
Connect cables

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Notes:
• For Windows Vista, click [Run TSNavi.exe] when the auto-play screen is displayed. When [A program needs your permission to continue] is displayed, click [Continue].
• For Mac OS, open the CD and double click on the [TeraNavigator] icon. • Disable your anti-virus software and rewall before continuing. You may not be able to install the software if anti-virus software or a software rewall are enabled. After you’ve nished setup, re-enable your rewall and
antivirus software.
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3
Hold down the power button on the TeraStation for three seconds to turn it on.
Wait until the green power LED changes from ashing to lit. In the TS-RXL Series, the LED is not
illuminated. Continue to Step 4.
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Insert the TeraNavigator software CD into your computer. The TeraNavigator wizard will launch.
Click [Begin Installation].
When the message [Completed] is displayed, click [Launch NAS Navigator2]. NAS Navigator2 will launch.
Note: Alternately, you can click [Next] to display more information about the power mode switch, which can turn the TeraStation on and o automatically.
Note:
If the wizard doesn’t open automatically, navigate to the TeraNavigator CD
and double-click the icon (TSNavi.exe).Step through the wizard to connect cables and install software.
Note:
For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click on the TeraStation icon, then click [Open Web Admin] - [IP Address].
6Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon, and choose [Properties] - [IP Settings].

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71Enter the desired IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address.
Note:
If you don’t know how to congure these settings,
click [Automatically obtain IP address] to check the box.2Click [OK].
Note:
If you are prompted to enter the administrator’s password, enter the
TeraStation’s password (it is set to “password” by factory default).Continue to set the TeraStation's Clock.
10 Click [System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time].
11 Click [Modify Settings].
8Right-Click on the TeraStation icon in NAS Navigator2 and choose [Open Web Admin].
Notes:
• For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, and click [Open Web Admin].• The TeraStation web-based conguration utility requires Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explore 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, or Safari 3 or later.
9Enter the administrator name and password, and click [Login].
Notes:
• The following settings are set by factory default.Username: admin
Password: password
•The default language for the conguration utility is English. To change the display language, click [System] - [Settings] - [Language] - [Modify Settings], select [Display Language], and click [Save].

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The following settings changes are recommended.
Notes:
• By default, the TeraStation will attempt to use an NTP server to set the time.• NTP may not be usable in some network environments. • Please read the terms of use for Internet Multifeed Co. at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is the group that manages the NTP Server at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is not responsible for any
loss or damages caused by this service.
• BUFFALO is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or missing service.
• If your TeraStation fails to automatically obtain the time from NTP Server, verify the settings for the DNS server address of the TeraStation. You must set a primary DNS server address to specify an NTP server by host name. Otherwise you will have to specify the DNS server by IP address. You can change the DNS server settings at [Network] - [Settings] - [IP Address] in the Web Admin.
Change your administration password
We recommend that you change the default password to a secure password.
1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users] in the conguration utility.
2 Select [admin] from the user list and click [Edit User].
3 -1 Enter a new password (twice).-2 Click [Save].
Your administrator password is now changed. Congure RAID Scanning
RAID Scanning checks your RAID 1, 5 or 10 arrays for problems and automatically xes any errors it can. To congure:
1 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] - [Modify Settings].
2Click [Enable] for RAID Scanning.
3Select the schedule to perform RAID Scanning.
Note: With [Immediate] checked, RAID Scanning will run immediately.
4 Click [Save].
You have completed the settings for RAID Scanning. 12
13
Note: Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer's time (or Time
Zone) for the TeraStation's time.1 To manually congure the date and time, click [Manual] and adjust [Date], [Time], and [Time Zone].
2 Click [Save].

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Double-click on your TeraStation’s icon.
The TeraStation’s shared folders are displayed.
Note:
For Mac OS, TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.Setup is now complete. You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save les just like other hard drives.Note:
Keep the TeraStation updated with the latest rmware. You can download the latest rmware from www.bualotech.com. The currently installed rmware version is displayed on the main screen of NAS Navigator2.

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Diagrams and Layout
<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series>
<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>
<TS-RXL Series>
Front View (with the front cover)Rear ViewFigure: The front cover is open9
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Front View
Front View Rear View
Rear View
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11 Status LEDs 1 - 4
LEDs 1 through 4 will be illuminated in green when the
corresponding hard drives are accessed. If an error occurs on
a hard drive, the corresponding LED will be illuminated or
ash in red or amber.
12 Factory Use Only
TS-XEL Series doesn’t have this port
13 UPS Port
Connect a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).14 USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)
Compatible Bualo USB hard drives, USB ash drives, and
Digital Cameras can be connected. USB hubs are not
supported.
15 LAN Port 1
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network.
16 LAN Port 2
Use this second Ethernet port for redundancy or backup. For backup, a second TeraStation may be connected directly.
17 Power Mode Switch
Switches between Auto and Manual power modes (page 13).18 Power Connector
Use the included AC cable to connect to an UPS, surge
protector, or outlet.
19 Fan
Do not block the fan when installing the unit.
20 Anti-Theft Security Slot
You can also secure it using an o-the-shelf wire lock.21 UID Button
The blue LED next to the UID button will be illuminated or turned o every time you push this button on the front or
back.
1 Power Switch
Power ON: Push the Power Switch. When the power is ON,
power switch will be illuminated in green (except TS-RXL series).Power OFF: Press and hold the Power Switch for 3 seconds (or until it beeps).2 INFO LED
If there is a message about the current status, the amber INFO LED is illuminated. Check the LCD display for current status.
3 ERROR LED
The red Error LED is illuminated when an error occurs. Check
the LCD display for more information.
4 LAN1 LED
When the LAN1 Port is connected to a network, it is
illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port1 will be illuminated as well).5 LAN2 LED
When the LAN2 Port is connected to a network, it is
illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port2 will be illuminated as well).6 LCD Display
Displays the status of the TeraStation.
7 Display Toggle Switch
Switches between dierent display modes.
8 Function Button
Use this button to perform the following operations:
• DirectCopy• Removal of USB devices• Rebuild RAID after replacing hard drives9 Drive Lock
Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or
press the Reset Button.
10 Reset Button
With the TeraStation powered on, hold down this button
until it beeps (about 5 seconds), to reset the TeraStation’s IP address and Password to the factory defaults. The password
will not be reset if this functionality has been disabled from
within the Web Admin.
Note: To access the TS-RXL series’ reset button, insert the tip
of an unfolded paper clip.