Buffalo TeraStation 1000 User manual

TeraStation 1000
User Manual
www.buffaloamericas.com
35020519-03
2014.12

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................6
Diagrams...........................................................................................6
Turning the TeraStation On and Off................................................8
Changing the Administrator Password ..........................................8
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 10
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 10
Opening Easy Admin .................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Sharing Files ............................................... 13
Adding Shared Folders ................................................................. 13
Adding Users ................................................................................. 15
Creating Sequential Users.......................................................................17
Adding Groups .............................................................................. 18
Access Restrictions........................................................................ 19
Local Users/Groups..................................................................................20
Active Directory .......................................................................................22
NT Domain................................................................................................24
Chapter 4 Managing Storage...................................... 26
RAID Arrays.................................................................................... 26
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 27
Using JBOD...............................................................................................27
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................28

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RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................29
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................31
Adding an External Hard Drive .................................................... 31
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 32
Checking Drives ............................................................................ 33
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 34
Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 35
Erase Data on the TeraStation Completely.................................. 35
Disk Quotas ................................................................................... 36
Quotas for Users.......................................................................................36
Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................37
Hard Drive Replacement .............................................................. 38
Hard Drive Replacement Examples ........................................................38
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................ 43
WebAccess ..................................................................................... 43
FTP.................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 47
Back Up from the TeraStation ...................................................... 47
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................47
Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................48
Replication..................................................................................... 51
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 53
Copying from a USB Device.......................................................... 55

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Chapter 7 Multimedia ................................................. 57
DLNA .............................................................................................. 57
Configuration...........................................................................................57
Playing Files .............................................................................................58
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ...................................................58
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ...............................................59
Disabling Playback from Specific Devices .............................................59
iTunes Server ................................................................................. 60
BitTorrent....................................................................................... 61
Chapter 8 Advanced Features .................................... 64
Email Notification ......................................................................... 64
Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 65
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)........................................... 67
Connecting a Printer..................................................................... 68
Offline Files.................................................................................... 69
Accessing from an NFS Client....................................................... 69
Encrypting Data Transmission ..................................................... 72
Encrypting Settings Data ........................................................................72
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data .................................................................72
SSL Keys ....................................................................................................72
Web Server..................................................................................... 73
MySQL Server ................................................................................ 74
Saving and Applying Settings...................................................... 75
Saving Settings ........................................................................................75
Applying Settings ....................................................................................76
Restoring Factory Defaults........................................................... 77

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Initializing with Function Button ...........................................................78
Initializing from Settings ........................................................................78
Logs ................................................................................................ 78
Updating the Firmware................................................................. 79
Name, Date, Time, and Language ................................................ 80
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................... 81
Changing the IP Address .............................................................. 83
Chapter 9 Utilities........................................................ 84
NAS Navigator2 for Windows....................................................... 84
Mount as Network Drive..........................................................................86
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................87
NAS Navigator2 for Mac ............................................................... 87
Mount as Network Drive..........................................................................89
Changing the IP Address .........................................................................89
NovaBACKUP................................................................................. 90
Installation ...............................................................................................90
Chapter 10 Appendix .................................................. 92
When the Power LED Blinks.......................................................... 92
Default Settings ............................................................................ 94
Specifications ................................................................................ 95
Models............................................................................................ 96
Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information...... 97

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Diagrams
TS1200D
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DISK 1 DISK 2
DISK 1
DISK 2
ERROR
DISK 1
DISK 2
ERROR 4
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TS1400D
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1 Power LED
The power LED will light up white while the TeraStation is on.
The power LED blinks white during boot or shutdown.
If an error occurs, the power LED will blink red. If there is a status message, the power LED will blink amber.
If there is a new firmware available, the power LED will glow amber.

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2 Function LED
This LED glows while the TeraStation is being initialized and while dismounting USB devices.
3 Function Button
Use this button for Direct Copy, dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, and initializing settings.
4 Drive Status LED
If an error occurs on a drive, its corresponding LED will light or blink. For TS1400D models, this LED will blink
green to indicate that drive status is normal.
5 Power Switch/Power Button
For TS1200D models, move the switch up and down to power on and off. For TS1400D models, press the
button to power on and hold it down until the TeraStation beeps to power off.
6 Init Button
Use this button when applying saved settings from a USB drive.
7 USB 3.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB printers can be connected.
USB hubs are not supported.
8 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, USB UPS connection, and USB printers
can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.
9 LAN Port
Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network with the included Ethernet cable.
10 Link and Activity LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks green when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.
11 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a surge protector or outlet.
Note: Disconnecting the AC cable from the TeraStation, even if it is not powered on, may cause the TeraStation's
time to become incorrect.
12 Power Status LED
The LED glows green when the power cable is connected.
13 Fan
Do not block the fan.
14 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
15 Not in use.

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Turning the TeraStation On and Off
For TS1200D models: Move the power switch on the back of the TeraStation to the "on" position to turn it on. To
turn it off, move the switch to the "off" position and wait for the unit to fully shut down before unplugging it.
For TS1400D models: Press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on. To turn off the TeraStation, hold
down the power button until the TeraStation beeps twice. The power LED will flash as the unit shuts down. You can
also shut down or restart the TeraStation remotely from Settings.
Never unplug the AC adapter without properly shutting down the TeraStation first.
When all the LEDs on the front of the TeraStation turn off, the shutdown process is complete.
Changing the Administrator Password
After initial setup, follow this procedure to change your password.
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click on your TeraStation's icon and select Settings. On the Mac, select the TeraStation's icon while
holding down the control key, then select Settings.
3 Click Easy Admin.

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4 Click Change Password.
5 If this screen is displayed, enter the current password and click OK. The default password is "password".
6 Enter the new password (twice) and click Next.
7 Click OK. You have changed the admin password.

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Chapter 2 Configuration
Configure and manage your TeraStation using the Settings interface, accessible from a browser window. Open the
interface using the procedure below or type the TeraStation's IP address in the URL field of your browser. Within
Settings, the Easy Admin page gives you quick access to commonly used settings.
Note: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 18, Google Chrome 24, Safari 5, and later are supported. If you have difficulty
viewing Settings, check the following:
• If there are a large number of registered users, groups, or shared folders, use Firefox instead of Internet
Explorer.
• If you have a proxy server enabled in the browser settings, disable the proxy server.
• With Internet Explorer, set security to Local intranet. On Windows Server 2008 or later version Windows OS,
higher-level security is configured by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.
Opening Settings
1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click on your TeraStation's icon in NAS Navigator and select Settings. For Mac OS, click your TeraStation's
icon while holding down the control key, then select Settings.
3 Enter the username and password and click OK.