Buffalo TS3210DN User manual

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation 3010
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 the included
documentations, the warranty statement, or the packing box.
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35021138-14
June, 2018

Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................8
Diagrams...........................................................................................8
Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 10
Creating an Initialization Drive.................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 14
Running the Setup Wizard............................................................ 14
Setting Up Through Setup Wizard..........................................................14
Opening Setup Wizard ............................................................................17
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 18
Checking the Device Information from Dashboard ..............................20
Chapter 3 File Sharing................................................. 21
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 21
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................21
Recycle Bin................................................................................................23
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................23
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................24
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 24
Adding a User...........................................................................................24
Importing User Information....................................................................27
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 27
Configuring Access Restrictions for Shared Folders .................. 29
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................30
Active Directory .......................................................................................31
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Configuring Access Restrictions for Subfolders ......................... 34
Enabling Subfolders’ Access Restrictions ..............................................34
Restoring Owner and Permission Settings ............................................36
Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 39
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 39
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 40
Using JBOD...............................................................................................40
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................41
Shutting Down the TeraStation Automatically If Error Occurred.........42
Configuring Actions If A Drive Used for the RAID Array Has Not Been
Discovered................................................................................................44
Configuring a Hot Spare..........................................................................46
RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................48
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................50
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 51
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................51
Compatibility ...........................................................................................51
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 52
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................52
Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................52
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 53
S.M.A.R.T. ....................................................................................... 54
Displaying S.M.A.R.T. Information .........................................................54
Checking Drive Condition .......................................................................55
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 56
Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 57
Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely .............................. 57
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Drive Quotas.................................................................................. 58
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................58
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................59
Size Limits.................................................................................................60
Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .................................... 62
Introduction .............................................................................................62
Creating an iSCSI Volume ........................................................................63
Connecting or Disconnecting Volumes..................................................65
Using with Multiple Computers..............................................................66
Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................66
Expanding Volume Sizes .........................................................................69
Deleting Volumes.....................................................................................70
Chapter 5 Backup ........................................................ 72
Backing Up to a Buffalo NAS Device............................................ 72
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................72
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................73
Backing Up to rsync-Compatible Devices ................................... 77
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................77
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................77
Backing Up from rsync-Compatible Devices .............................. 80
Backup Logs .................................................................................. 81
Replication..................................................................................... 84
Preparing a Replication Destination ......................................................84
Configuring a Replication Job ................................................................85
Synchronizing between Source and Destination TeraStations
Periodically...............................................................................................88
Failover .......................................................................................... 89
Before Configuring Failover....................................................................90
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Usage Restrictions ...................................................................................91
Configuring Failover................................................................................92
Replacing to the Backup TeraStation Manually ....................................94
Reconfiguring After Failover Occurs ......................................................94
Synchronizing between Main and Backup TeraStations Periodically .96
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 97
Chapter 6 Remote Access.......................................... 103
WebAccess ................................................................................... 103
FTP................................................................................................ 105
Cloud Storage.............................................................................. 106
Configuring Cloud Storage ...................................................................106
Uploading Files to Cloud Storage.........................................................109
Dropbox Sync .............................................................................. 112
Configuring a New Job ..........................................................................112
Changing Dropbox Job Settings...........................................................114
Creating a Shared Link (Windows Only)...............................................118
Microsoft Azure Storage Sync.................................................... 118
Creating a New Backup Job...................................................................118
Creating a New Restore Job ..................................................................124
Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................128
Chapter 7 Advanced Features .................................. 131
Antivirus Software ...................................................................... 131
Activating Virus Scanning .....................................................................131
Configuring Security Settings ..............................................................132
Licenses ..................................................................................................134
Connecting Through a Proxy Server ....................................................135
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Updating Antivirus Pattern Files ..........................................................135
Configuring Folders as Virus Scanning Targets...................................136
Virus Scanning .......................................................................................137
Checking the Log ...................................................................................138
Online Help.............................................................................................139
Email Notification ....................................................................... 140
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 142
Wake-on-LAN .............................................................................. 144
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)......................................... 145
Port Trunking............................................................................... 146
Offline Files.................................................................................. 148
Accessing from an NFS Client..................................................... 149
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 153
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................153
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................153
SSL Keys ..................................................................................................153
SNMP............................................................................................ 154
Saving and Applying Settings.................................................... 155
Saving Settings ......................................................................................156
Applying Settings ..................................................................................157
Transferring Another TeraStation’s Settings............................. 158
Creating a Config File (.nas_config)......................................................158
Transferring Settings.............................................................................159
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 160
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................160
Initializing with the USB Initialization Drive .......................................160
Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 161
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Logs .............................................................................................. 162
Displaying TeraStation’s Logs ...............................................................162
Transferring Logs to the Syslog Server ................................................162
Creating a Link to the Logs in the Shared Folder ................................164
Changing Archive Rules for File Access Logs.......................................165
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 167
Updating Manually................................................................................167
Updating Automatically........................................................................167
Configuring Update Notification............................................... 168
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 170
Beep Alerts .................................................................................. 172
LEDs.............................................................................................. 173
Proxy Server ................................................................................ 173
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 174
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 176
Boot Authentication ................................................................... 177
Notes Before Use....................................................................................178
Important Notice ...................................................................................178
Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC ....................178
Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation.........................179
If the TeraStation Cannot Be Accessed .................................................180
Chapter 8 Drive Replacement................................... 183
LEDs.............................................................................................. 183
Drive Replacement Procedure ................................................... 183
Using JBOD or a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is On.........183
Using a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is Off .......................186
Using RAID 0...........................................................................................186
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Using a Hot Spare...................................................................................187
Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive..................................... 188
Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 189
NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 189
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................192
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................192
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 193
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................194
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................194
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 195
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 196
TeraStation Does Not Work Properly......................................... 196
Power LED Keeps Blinking ....................................................................196
Booting the TeraStation in Emergency Mode......................................197
Cleaning the Dustproof Filter .................................................... 197
Info and Error LEDs ..................................................................... 200
Errors.......................................................................................................200
Status ......................................................................................................201
Default Settings .......................................................................... 203
Specifications .............................................................................. 204
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 206
For Customers in the United States ........................................... 206
For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 206
For Customers in Taiwan............................................................. 209
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
Depending on the number or type of drives in the unit, the model name will be different. Check the sticker on the
packing box for your unit’s model name.
TS3210DN
13456 15
16
12
10 13 14
11
9
7
8
2
19
TS3410DN
1345615
16
12
10
14
13
11
9
7
8
2
19
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TS3410RN
10
11 18 12 16 15 11
17 10 18 3456 10 1710 912
13 14
2
19
1 Power Button ( )
To power on, connect the power cable and wait for 10 seconds, then press the power button. To power off,
press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
If the TeraStation beeps, pressing this button for a short period will stop the beeping.
2 Power LED
For TS3210DN and TS3410DN, the LED glows green when the TeraStation is on. For TS3410RN, the LED glows
white when the TeraStation is on.
3 Info LED
If there is a status message, the amber info LED will light up. Check the Settings interface or NAS Navigator2 to
see the status message.
4 Error LED
If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. Check the Settings interface or NAS Navigator2 to see the
error message.
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 Function Button
Use this button for dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, configuring failover, stopping the
TeraStation’s beeping, and initializing settings using a USB drive.
8 Drive Lock ( )
Open the front panel with the key to replace drives or access the init button.
9 Init Button
Press and hold this button to initialize the TeraStation’s admin username and password, IP settings, SSL, and
service port restriction settings to their factory default values. The effects of this button can be changed in
Settings.
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