Buffalo TeraStation 6000 Series User manual

Network Attached Storage
TeraStation 6000
User Manual
TS6200DN Series TS6200DN0402 TS6200DN0802
TS6400DN Series TS6400DN0804 TS6400DN1604
TS6400DN3204
TS6400RN Series TS6400RN1604 TS6400RN3204
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.
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
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Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com
35021637-01
June 2019

Notice
Regulatory Compliance Information
For Customers in the United States
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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For Customers in Europe
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may be cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This product may cause interference if used in residential areas. Such use must be avoided unless the user takes
special measures to reduce electromagnetic emissions to prevent interference to the reception of radio and
television broadcasts.
Environmental Information
• The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production.
• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
• In order to prevent the dissemination of those substances into the environment, and to relieve pressure on
natural resources, we encourage you to seek out an appropriate take-back program. Take-back programs will
reuse or recycle materials of any end-of-life equipment in a responsible way.
• Products with the crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol above should not be recycled. Instead, seek out a take-back
program as mentioned.
• If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling of our end-of-life products, please contact
your local or regional waste administration.
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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 an alternating current.
This symbol indicates that the equipment may carry risk of electric shock.
This symbol indicates danger of hazardous high voltage.
This symbol indicates a protective earthing terminal.
This symbol indicates that the protective conductor should be connected first to the protective
earthing terminal.
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) The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
(5) 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. Also, do not use USB cables that are 3 meters or longer to
connect USB devices.
(6) The device can only be used in a fixed location, such as a telecommunication center or a dedicated computer
room. When you install the device, ensure that the protective earthing connection of the socket-outlet is verified
by a technician.
Translation to Norwegian:
Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet utstyr – og er tilkoplet et
kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette skal det ved tilkopling av utstyret til kabel-TV nettet
installeres en galvanisk isolator mellom utstyret og kabel- TV nettet.
Translation to Swedish:
Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan utrustning och samtidigt
är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medföra risk för brand. För att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av
utrustningen till kabel-TV nät galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrusningen och kabel-TV nätet.
(7) Do not ingest battery in case of a chemical burn hazard. This product contains a coin/button cell battery.
If the battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours and may lead to death. If you think
batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
(8) High touch current. Connect to earth before connecting to supply.
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(9) Caution: Do not remove the cover.
(10) Caution: Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.
(11) Caution: Be careful not to injure fingers when handling. Do not remove the cover.
(12) Caution: Do not replace the battery. There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with one that is
an incorrect type.
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Contents
Notice ..............................................................................1
Regulatory Compliance Information..............................................1
Warning Symbols and Graphical Icons on the Product.................2
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................2
Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................... 11
Diagrams........................................................................................ 11
Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 14
Creating an Initialization Drive.................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 17
Running the Setup Wizard............................................................ 17
Setting Up Through Setup Wizard..........................................................17
Opening Setup Wizard ............................................................................20
Opening Settings .......................................................................... 21
Checking the Device Information from Dashboard ................... 23
Chapter 3 File Sharing................................................. 24
Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 24
Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................24
Recycle Bin................................................................................................26
Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................26
Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................27
Quotas ......................................................................................................27
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Configuring Users ......................................................................... 28
Adding a User...........................................................................................28
Importing User Information....................................................................30
Adding a Group ............................................................................. 30
Configuring Access Restrictions for Shared Folders .................. 33
Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................33
Active Directory .......................................................................................34
Configuring Access Restrictions for Subfolders ......................... 37
Enabling Subfolders’ Access Restrictions ..............................................37
Restoring Owner and Permission Settings ............................................39
Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 42
RAID Modes ................................................................................... 42
Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 43
Using JBOD...............................................................................................43
Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................44
Shutting Down the TeraStation Automatically If Error Occurs.............45
Configuring Actions for If a Drive Used for the RAID Array Has Not Been
Discovered................................................................................................47
Configuring a Hot Spare..........................................................................50
Expanding RAID Capacity Without Deleting Data ................................51
RAID Scanning..........................................................................................54
Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 55
Connecting an External Drive.................................................................55
Compatibility ...........................................................................................55
Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 56
Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................56
Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................56
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Checking Drives ............................................................................ 57
S.M.A.R.T. ....................................................................................... 58
Displaying S.M.A.R.T. Information .........................................................58
Checking Drive Condition .......................................................................59
Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 60
Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 61
Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely .............................. 61
Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .................................... 62
Introduction .............................................................................................62
Creating an iSCSI Volume ........................................................................62
Connecting or Disconnecting Volumes..................................................65
Using with Multiple Computers..............................................................66
Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................66
Expanding Volume Sizes .........................................................................69
Deleting Volumes.....................................................................................70
Advanced Settings...................................................................................71
Chapter 5 Backup ........................................................ 72
Using Snapshots............................................................................ 72
Overview ..................................................................................................72
Application for iSCSI Volume Snapshots ...............................................72
Manually Creating a Snapshot................................................................72
Accessing the Snapshots via SMB...........................................................75
Restoring Snapshots................................................................................77
Configuring Schedule Snapshot.............................................................82
Configuring Snapshot Archive Settings.................................................86
Backing Up Data on the TeraStation............................................ 92
Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................93
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Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................94
If Backing Up from rsync-Compatible Devices to the TeraStation.......98
Backup Modes..........................................................................................99
Backup Logs When Backup Fails...........................................................100
Replication................................................................................... 103
Preparing a Replication Destination ....................................................104
Configuring a Replication Job ..............................................................105
Synchronizing Between Source and Destination TeraStations
Periodically.............................................................................................108
Failover ........................................................................................ 109
Before Configuring Failover..................................................................109
Usage Restrictions .................................................................................110
Configuring Failover..............................................................................111
Replacing to the Backup TeraStation Manually ..................................113
Reconfiguring After Failover Occurs ....................................................113
Synchronizing Between Main and Backup TeraStations Periodically115
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................. 116
Chapter 6 Remote Access.......................................... 123
WebAccess ................................................................................... 123
FTP................................................................................................ 125
Synchronizing with Dropbox ..................................................... 126
Configuring a New Job ..........................................................................127
Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................129
Creating a Shared Link (Windows Only)...............................................133
Using Microsoft Azure for Data Preservation ........................... 133
Creating a New Backup Job...................................................................133
Creating a New Restore Job ..................................................................138
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Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................142
Synchronizing with Microsoft OneDrive................................... 144
Configuring a New Job ..........................................................................144
Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................151
Corrective Actions for in Case of Error .................................................154
Chapter 7 Advanced Features .................................. 156
Email Notification ....................................................................... 156
Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 158
Wake-on-LAN .............................................................................. 160
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)......................................... 161
Port Trunking............................................................................... 163
Offline Files for Windows............................................................ 164
Accessing from an NFS Client..................................................... 165
Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 170
Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................170
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................170
SSL Keys ..................................................................................................170
SNMP............................................................................................ 171
Saving and Applying Settings.................................................... 172
Saving Settings ......................................................................................172
Applying Settings ..................................................................................173
Transferring Another TeraStation’s Settings............................. 174
Creating a Config File (.nas_config)......................................................174
Transferring Settings.............................................................................175
Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 176
Initializing from Settings ......................................................................176
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Initializing with the USB Initialization Drive .......................................176
Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 178
Logs .............................................................................................. 178
Displaying TeraStation’s Logs ...............................................................178
Transferring Logs to the Syslog Server ................................................179
Creating a Link to the Logs in the Shared Folder ................................180
Changing Archive Rules for File Access Logs.......................................182
Updating the Firmware............................................................... 183
Updating Manually................................................................................183
Updating Automatically........................................................................184
Configuring Update Notification............................................... 185
Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 187
Beep Alerts .................................................................................. 189
LCD and LEDs............................................................................... 190
Proxy Server ................................................................................ 190
Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 191
Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 193
Mapping IP Address and Hostname .......................................... 195
Boot Authentication ................................................................... 196
Notes Before Use....................................................................................197
Important Notice ...................................................................................197
Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC ....................197
Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation.........................198
If the TeraStation Cannot Be Accessed .................................................199
Chapter 8 Drive Replacement................................... 202
Replacing Drives ......................................................................... 202
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LEDs ........................................................................................................202
Using a Redundant RAID Mode ............................................................203
Using RAID 0...........................................................................................205
Using JBOD.............................................................................................206
Using a Hot Spare...................................................................................207
Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive..................................... 207
Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 209
NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 209
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................211
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................212
NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 212
Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................214
Changing the IP Address .......................................................................214
NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 214
Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 215
TeraStation Does Not Work Properly......................................... 215
Power LED Keeps Blinking ....................................................................215
Booting the TeraStation in Emergency Mode......................................216
Cleaning the Dustproof Filter .................................................... 217
LCD Panel..................................................................................... 219
Modes .....................................................................................................219
Errors.......................................................................................................220
Status ......................................................................................................221
Default Settings .......................................................................... 223
Specifications .............................................................................. 224
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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 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 three seconds.
If the TeraStation beeps, pressing this button for a short period will stop the beeping.
2 Power LED
When the TeraStation is on, the LED glows green.
3 Info LED
If there is a status message, the info LED will light up amber. Check the LCD panel to see the status message.
4 Error LED
If there is an error, the error LED will light up red. Check the LCD panel 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 LAN3 LED
When LAN port 3 is connected, this LED glows blue. It blinks when the connection is active.
8 LCD Panel
This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings. It also displays errors and messages when available.
9 Display Button
Switches between the different display modes. Also, if the TeraStation is beeping, press this button to stop it.
10 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.
11 Drive Lock
Open the front panel with the key to replace drives or access the init button.
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12 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.
13 Status LEDs
Normally, these LEDs blink green when drives are accessed. If a drive fails, its LED will turn red.
14 Fan
Spins to prevent overheating inside. Do not block the fan.
15 Not in use.
16 USB 3.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB drives, USB memory devices, and USB UPS connections can be connected. USB hubs
are not compatible.
17 LAN Port 1 (1 GbE)
Connect an Ethernet cable to use this port for your network. It is available for communicating at max. 1000
Mbps.
18 LAN Port 2 (1 GbE)
Connect an Ethernet cable to use this port for your network. It is available for communicating at max. 1000
Mbps.
19 LAN Port 3 (10 GbE)
Connect an Ethernet cable to use this port for your network. It is available for communicating at max. 10 Gbps
if using the included Ethernet or category 6A cable.
Note: To communicate at up to 10 Gbps, all network devices must be compatible with 10GbE.
20 Power Connector
Use the included power cable to connect to a UPS, surge protector, or outlet.
21 Anti-Theft Security Slot
Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).
22 Serial Number
This sticker shows the TeraStation’s serial number.
23 UID Button
Press the UID button on the front or the back of the unit to cycle the blue LED on and off.
24 Link/Act LED
Glows green when the TeraStation is connected to a network. It blinks when the connection is active.
25 Link/Act LED
Glows amber when the TeraStation is connected to a network at 100 Mbps. It blinks when the connection is
active.
26 Link/Act LED
Glows green when the TeraStation is connected to a network at 1000 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps. It blinks when
the connection is active.
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27 Link/Act LED
Glows blue when the TeraStation is connected to a network at 10 Gbps. It blinks when the connection is active.
Turning the TeraStation On and Off
Note: Do not disconnect or reconnect the internal drives while turning on or off the TeraStation.
Press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on.
To turn off the TeraStation, press and hold the power button for three seconds. Don’t unplug the power cable
without turning the TeraStation off first.
You can also shut down or restart the TeraStation remotely from Settings using the procedure below.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your TeraStation’s icon and select Settings. For macOS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
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3 Enter the username and password, then click OK.
Note: The default username and password are “admin” and “password”.
4 Settings will open.
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5 Click at the top-right of Settings and choose Shut Down.
6 Click Yes.
7 The“Confirm Operation”screen will open. Enter the confirmation number, then click OK.
When the power LED on the front of the TeraStation turns off, the shutdown process is completed.
Creating an Initialization Drive
We recommend creating an initialization drive as soon as possible. This USB drive can be used to initialize the
TeraStation’s settings to its factory default values or recover the system if your TeraStation encounters an error that
prevents the unit from booting. For the detailed procedure, refer to the“Creating an Initialization Drive”subsection
in chapter 7.
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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 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 there are a large number of registered users, groups, or shared folders, use another browser instead of Internet
Explorer.
• 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.
Running the Setup Wizard
Setting Up Through Setup Wizard
When you access Settings for the first time, or after initializing the TeraStation’s settings, the setup wizard will
automatically be displayed. To set up the TeraStation using the wizard, follow the procedure below.
1 Double-click the NAS Navigator2 icon ( ) to start NAS Navigator2.
2 Right-click your TeraStation’s icon and select Settings. For macOS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding
down the control key, then select Settings.
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3 The password settings page will appear. Enter the desired new administrator password and click Next. If you
click Skip, the administrator password will not change from the default value (“password”).
4 The time zone settings page will be displayed. If you need to change the time zone from that which is currently
displayed on the page, select it from the drop-down list and click Next.
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5 The proxy server settings page will be displayed. If you place the TeraStation under a proxy network, set your
proxy settings. Click Next.
6 The RAID settings page will be displayed. To change the RAID mode from the default mode, select the desired
RAID mode and click Next, then click Start on the next page. The“Confirm Operation”screen will open so enter
the confirmation number and click OK. Changing the RAID mode will begin.
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