Buffalo LinkStation 700 Series User manual

Network Attached Storage
LinkStation 700
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
documents, the warranty statement, or the packing box.
www.buffaloamericas.com
35022143-05
July 2021

Notice
Regulatory Compliance Information
For Customers in the United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning Symbols and Graphical Icons on the Product
Warning symbols are used on the product for safety operation and prevention of injury to you and damage to the
unit. The following explains the meanings of symbols used on the product.
This symbol indicates important warnings or cautions for operation and maintenance.
Additional information will follow this symbol.
This symbol indicates the presence of a direct current.
This symbol indicates polarity of DC connector.
Safety Precautions
Before using your device, basic safety instructions should always be followed.
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
(4) Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables
unless specifically instructed to in the documentation.
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Table Of Contents
Notice ..............................................................................1
Regulatory Compliance Information..............................................1
Warning Symbols and Graphical Icons on the Product.................1
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................1
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................9
Diagrams...........................................................................................9
Installing Software........................................................................ 11
NAS Navigator2........................................................................................11
SmartPhone Navigator............................................................................11
WebAccess ................................................................................................12
NovaBACKUP............................................................................................12
Turning the LinkStation On and Off ............................................ 12
Creating a USB Initialization Drive .............................................. 13
Accessing Settings ........................................................................ 13
Opening Settings .....................................................................................13
Using the Setup Wizard ...........................................................................17
Checking the Device Information from Dashboard ..............................19
Shutting Down or Restarting the LinkStation from Settings...............20
Chapter 2 File Sharing................................................. 22
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 22
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................22
Recycle Bin................................................................................................27
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................27
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Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................27
Configuring Users ......................................................................... 27
Adding a User...........................................................................................27
Importing User Information....................................................................32
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 32
Configuring Access Restrictions for Shared Folders .................. 35
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................35
Active Directory .......................................................................................38
Restoring Owner and Permission Settings ................................. 41
If a Shared Folder Cannot Be Accessed........................................ 42
Chapter 3 RAID Modes and Drive Management ....... 44
Available RAID Modes .................................................................. 44
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 44
Using JBOD...............................................................................................44
Creating a RAID Array..............................................................................45
Shutting Down the LinkStation Automatically If an Error Occurs .......46
Configuring Actions for If a Drive Used for the RAID Array Has Not Been
Detected ...................................................................................................47
Changing the RAID Mode using RMM ....................................................49
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................51
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 51
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................51
Compatibility ...........................................................................................52
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 52
Using the Function Button ......................................................................52
Using Settings ..........................................................................................52
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 54
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S.M.A.R.T. ....................................................................................... 55
Displaying S.M.A.R.T. Information .........................................................56
Checking the Drive Condition.................................................................57
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 57
Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 59
Erasing Data on the LinkStation Completely.............................. 59
Quotas............................................................................................ 60
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................60
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................61
Size Limits.................................................................................................63
Chapter 4 Backup ........................................................ 67
Backing Up Data on the LinkStation ........................................... 67
Backup Modes..........................................................................................67
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................69
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................70
Restoring Backup Data............................................................................74
Backup Logs for If Backup Fails ..............................................................75
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 77
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 83
Configuring Direct Copy..........................................................................83
Starting Direct Copy ................................................................................85
Chapter 5 Cloud Services and Remote Access........... 88
Synchronizing with Dropbox ....................................................... 88
Configuring a New Job ............................................................................88
Changing Job Settings ............................................................................91
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Using Microsoft Azure for Data Preservation ............................. 94
Creating a New Backup Job.....................................................................94
Creating a New Restore Job ..................................................................102
Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................107
Synchronizing with Microsoft OneDrive................................... 109
Configuring a New Job ..........................................................................109
Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................119
Corrective Actions for in Case of Error .................................................122
WebAccess ................................................................................... 123
Configuring WebAccess.........................................................................123
Accessing via WebAccess.......................................................................130
Unable to Create a BuffaloNAS.com Name..........................................131
FTP................................................................................................ 133
Chapter 6 Multimedia ............................................... 135
Displaying for DLNA Clients....................................................... 135
Enabling DLNA .......................................................................................135
Configuring Public Folders ...................................................................137
File Playback................................................................................ 138
Supported File Types .............................................................................138
Playing Files ...........................................................................................139
Changing Public File Type .....................................................................139
Advanced Settings ...................................................................... 140
Changing Device Display Name............................................................140
Restricting the Device Access ...............................................................141
Changing the Folder Display Language on DLNA Player ...................142
Managing Media Files and Folders............................................ 143
Creating Folders.....................................................................................143
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Moving Files ...........................................................................................145
Renaming Files or Folders.....................................................................147
Deleting Files or Folders........................................................................149
Chapter 7 Settings Backup/Restoration .................. 152
Saving and Applying Settings.................................................... 152
Saving Settings ......................................................................................152
Applying Settings ..................................................................................153
Transferring Another Buffalo NAS Device’s Settings ............... 154
Creating a Config File (.nas_config)......................................................154
Transferring Settings.............................................................................155
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 156
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................156
Initializing Using the USB Initialization Drive .....................................156
Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 158
Chapter 8 Network Settings ..................................... 159
Wake-on-LAN .............................................................................. 159
SNMP............................................................................................ 159
Proxy Server ................................................................................ 161
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 161
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 163
Mapping IP Address and Hostname .......................................... 163
Chapter 9 Advanced Features .................................. 166
Email Notification ....................................................................... 166
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Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 168
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)......................................... 170
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 171
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................171
SSL...........................................................................................................171
Logs .............................................................................................. 173
Displaying LinkStation’s Logs...............................................................173
Transferring Logs to the Syslog Server ................................................173
Creating a Shortcut to the Logs in the Shared Folder.........................174
Changing Archive Rules for File Access Logs.......................................175
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 176
Updating Manually................................................................................177
Updating Automatically........................................................................177
Configuring Update Notification..........................................................178
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 179
Beep Alerts .................................................................................. 181
LEDs.............................................................................................. 182
Chapter 10 Drive Replacement and Troubleshooting ...
..................................................................................... 184
Replacing a Defective Drive ....................................................... 184
Drive Replacement for a RAID 1 Array .................................................184
Drive Replacement for a RAID 0 Array .................................................191
Drive Replacement for a JBOD..............................................................194
Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive..................................... 197
Manually Recovering the Firmware........................................... 197
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Chapter 11 Appendix ................................................ 199
Power LED Operations ................................................................ 199
Red (Errors).............................................................................................199
Amber (Notices) .....................................................................................200
Amber (Information Events) .................................................................200
Default Settings .......................................................................... 202
Specifications .............................................................................. 202
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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.
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1 Power LED
The power LED glows white while the LinkStation is on.
The power LED blinks white while the LinkStation is booting or shutting down.
If an error occurs, the power LED glows red.
If there is a status message, the power LED glows amber.
2 Function LED
This LED glows white when USB devices have been dismounted, or while waiting for Direct Copy. It blinks
white while the LinkStation is being initialized, while dismounting USB devices, and during Direct Copy.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, and waking up from sleep mode.
4 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
5 Init Button
Press and hold down this button for about 10 seconds to initialize the LinkStation’s admin username and
password, IP settings, and SSL to their factory default values. The effects of this button can be changed in
Settings.
6 Power Switch
Move the switch up and down to power the device on and off.
7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
Compatible USB drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB UPS devices can be connected. USB
hubs are not supported.
8 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible USB drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB UPS devices can be connected. USB
hubs are not supported.
9 LAN Port
Connect an Ethernet cable to use this port for your network. It is available for communicating at max. 2.5 Gbps.
10 Link/Act LED
Glows amber when the LinkStation is connected to a network at 10/100 Mbps, or 2.5 Gbps. It blinks when the
connection is experiencing activity.
11 Link/Act LED
Glows green when the LinkStation is connected to a network at 1000 Mbps. It blinks when the connection is
experiencing activity.
12 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a UPS, surge protector, or outlet. To prevent disconnecting the AC
adapter accidentally, use a hook when connecting the power cable to the LinkStation as illustrated below:
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13 Power Status LED
Glows green when the power cable is connected.
14 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your LinkStation with a cable lock (not included).
15 Drive 1 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 1, this LED will light.
16 Drive 2 Error LED
If there is an error on the drive in slot 2, this LED will light.
Installing Software
NAS Navigator2
For Windows
1 Go to the d.buffalo website (https://d.buffalo.jp/LS700/) to download the installer.
2 Select the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website.
3 Download the NAS Navigator2 installer and install it onto your computer.
Refer to the software help for more detailed information on operating the software. To open the help, launch NAS
Navigator2 and navigate to Menu > Help.
For macOS 10.13 and Later
1 Open Mac App Store and search for the NAS Navigator2 software.
2 Click GET, then INSTALL.
Refer to the software help for more detailed information on operating the software. To open the help, launch NAS
Navigator2 and navigate to Help > NAS Navigator2 Help from the menu bar.
SmartPhone Navigator
SmartPhone Navigator will allow you to open LinkStation’s Settings, change the IP address, and configure
WebAccess settings from a mobile device. Follow the procedure below to install the app.
1 Open App Store (iOS or iPadOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“SmartPhone Navigator”.
You can also install the apps from the QR codes below. Use the appropriate QR code for your mobile device.
For iOS and iPadOS
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For Android
WebAccess
WebAccess will allow you access files on the LinkStation from a mobile device. Follow the procedure below to install
the app.
1 Open App Store (iOS or iPadOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices).
2 Search for and install“WebAccess”.
You can also install the apps from the QR codes below. Use the appropriate QR code for your mobile device.
For iOS
For iPadOS
For Android
NovaBACKUP
NovaBACKUP is a Windows utility that lets you back up data on your computer.
The NovaBACKUP installer is available from the d.buffalo website, accessible from https://d.buffalo.jp/LS700/. Select
the region and model to go to your specific model’s d.buffalo website. Download the NovaBACKUP installer and
install the utility onto your computer.
To download the installer, you will need the serial number of your LinkStation. The serial number is printed on the
label on the back of the unit.
Turning the LinkStation On and Off
Move the power switch to the “On” position to turn the device on.
To turn off the LinkStation, move the switch to the “Off”position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before
unplugging it. Don’t unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the LinkStation first.
When the power LED turns off, the shutdown process is finished.
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You can also shut down or restart the LinkStation remotely from Settings. For the detailed procedure, refer to the
“Shutting Down or Restarting the LinkStation from Settings”section below.
Creating a USB Initialization Drive
We recommend creating a USB initialization drive as soon as possible. This USB drive can be used to initialize the
LinkStation’s settings to its factory default values or recover the system if your LinkStation encounters an error
that prevents the unit from booting. For the detailed procedure, refer to the“Creating a USB Initialization Drive”
subsection in chapter 7.
Accessing Settings
Configure and manage your LinkStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open
the interface using the appropriate procedure below or type the LinkStation’s IP address into the URL field of your
browser.
Note: Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9 or later, and Safari 9 or later are supported. If you
have difficulty viewing Settings, check the following:
• If you use Internet Explorer to open Settings, the interface may not be displayed properly. In such a case, use
another browser.
• If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, configure the exception settings for Settings or disable
the proxy server.
• With Internet Explorer, set security to Local intranet. On Windows Server operating systems, higher-level security
is configured by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.
• If there are a large number of created users, groups, or shared folders, the Settings interface may take a longer
time (up to 20 minutes) to load.
Opening Settings
You can open Settings from a computer or a mobile device. Follow the appropriate procedure below to open
Settings.
Using a Computer
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
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2 Right-click your LinkStation’s icon and select Open Settings. For macOS, select the LinkStation’s icon while
holding down the control key, then select Open Settings.
3 Enter the username and password, then click OK.
Notes:
• If the time-out period is set to“10 minutes”, you will be logged out of Settings after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• Click Secure Connection to log in using an encrypted connection. For detailed information about encrypted
connections, refer to the “Encrypting Data Transmission” section in chapter 9.
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4 Settings will open.
Using a Mobile Device
1 Tap the SmartPhone Navigator icon ( ) on your mobile device.
2 Tap your LinkStation from the list of devices.
3 Tap Open Settings.
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4 Enter the username and password, then tap Log In.
Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”.
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5 Settings will be displayed.
Notes:
• Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin (default) password (default) All
guest blank Guest user information
Your username Your password
If a user is assigned as an administrator, all settings are
available. If assigned to a power users group, creating
or editing shared folders, users, and groups is available.
If assigned to a general users group, only changing the
password of logged-in users is available.
• Click at the top-right of Settings from a computer and choose I'm here to have the LinkStation beep so it can
be located easily.
Using the Setup Wizard
When you access Settings for the first time, or after initializing the LinkStation’s settings, the setup wizard will
automatically appear to help you configure several LinkStation settings, such as changing admin password and
proxy server settings.
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Example screens of the setup wizard are displayed below. Step through the wizard to configure any desired settings.
If there is any setting you would like to configure later, click Skip to move to the next setup wizard screen, or click
Cancel to exit the wizard. You may run the setup wizard at a later time after initial setup, or after system initialization.
Example of Setup Wizard Screen from a Computer
Example of Setup Wizard Screen from a Mobile Device
To launch the setup wizard at a later time, follow the procedure below.
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1 From Settings, click Management.
2 Click the settings icon ( ) to the right of“Restore/Erase”.
3 Click Execute Wizard.
4 The“Confirm Operation”screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
5 Follow the procedure on the screen and finish the setup wizard.
Checking the Device Information from Dashboard
When opening the Settings interface, the Dashboard page will appear first. Dashboard will show the following
device information:
• Notices, such as information events and errors
• System information, such as hostname, firmware version, IP address, etc.
• Drive information, such as used space of internal drives or LVM volumes, etc.
• CPU and system memory usage
• Network information, such as IP address, link speed, sent and received rates, etc.
Notes:
• If the number of files on the LinkStation increases, it will also increase the memory usage of the LinkStation. This
memory usage will decrease after a certain period of time passes. To reduce the memory usage immediately, try
the following operations:
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