Buffalo TeraStation 7000 User manual

TeraStation 7000
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35012398-05
2014-01

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installation ........................................................9
Diagrams ...............................................................................................9
Installation ..........................................................................................10
Turning the TeraStation On and Off..................................................13
Changing the Administrator Password ............................................15
Recovery Drive ...................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Configuration .................................................18
Opening Settings ...............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Access Restrictions ........................................20
Configuring Access Restrictions on Users and Groups ...................20
Adding a Shared Folder ................................................................................20
Adding Users .................................................................................................22
Adding Groups ..............................................................................................23
Access Restrictions ........................................................................................24
Active Directory .................................................................................26
NT Domains ........................................................................................28
Delegating Authority to an External SMB Server ............................30
Chapter 4 Managing Storage..........................................33
RAID Arrays .........................................................................................33

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Working with RAID Arrays .................................................................34
Using JBOD ....................................................................................................34
Changing RAID Mode ...................................................................................35
Configuring a Hot Spare ...............................................................................36
RMM (RAID Mode Manager) .........................................................................37
RAID Scanning...............................................................................................38
Adding an External Hard Drive .........................................................39
Dismounting Drives ...........................................................................40
Checking Drives .................................................................................40
S.M.A.R.T. ............................................................................................41
Formatting Drives ..............................................................................42
Encrypting Drives ...............................................................................44
Media Cartridges ................................................................................44
Erase Data on the TeraStation Completely .......................................44
Disk Quotas ........................................................................................45
Quotas for Users ............................................................................................46
Quotas for Groups ........................................................................................46
Size Limits ......................................................................................................47
Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .........................................50
Introduction ..................................................................................................50
Creating and Expanding Volumes ...............................................................53
Disconnecting Volumes ................................................................................54
Setting Access Restrictions ..........................................................................55
Hard Drive Replacement ...................................................................57
Hard Drive Replacement Examples .............................................................58

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Chapter 5 Backup ............................................................60
Back Up from the TeraStation ...........................................................60
Preparing a Backup Destination ..................................................................60
Configuring a Backup Job ............................................................................61
Replication ..........................................................................................64
Failover ...............................................................................................66
Ethernet Cable Connection Methods ..........................................................66
Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ........................................68
Amazon S3 ..........................................................................................71
Chapter 6 Remote Access ...............................................73
WebAccess ..........................................................................................73
Configuration ................................................................................................73
WebAccess Remote ............................................................................75
FTP .......................................................................................................76
Chapter 7 BitTorrent .......................................................78
Configuration ................................................................................................78
Chapter 8 Multimedia .....................................................80
DLNA ...................................................................................................80
Configuration ................................................................................................80
Playing Files ..................................................................................................81
Connected DLNA-compatible Devices ........................................................81
Streaming to DLNA-compatible Devices ....................................................82

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Disabling Playback from Specific Devices ..................................................83
iTunes Server ......................................................................................84
Configuration ................................................................................................84
Chapter 9 Surveillance Server .......................................86
Overview .............................................................................................86
Getting Started .............................................................................................86
Initial Setup ........................................................................................87
Installing Client Tools ...................................................................................87
Connecting Devices to the Network ............................................................87
Enable the Surveillance Camera ..................................................................88
Enabling the Free License ............................................................................89
Registering the Recording Policy of the Network Camera ........................90
Checking Recording ......................................................................................94
Email Error Notification ................................................................................95
Configuration .....................................................................................95
Viewing Saved Video ....................................................................................95
Export Recorded Data as a MOV Video File ................................................95
Viewing Video Real-time ..............................................................................98
Moving Recorded Video Data to Another TeraStation ...............................98
Backing Up Recorded Video to Another TeraStation .................................99
Automatically Delete Old Data when Space is Low ................................. 100
Changing Where Recorded Video Is Saved .............................................. 102
Client Utilities .................................................................................. 102
Camera Policies .......................................................................................... 102
Live Viewer ................................................................................................. 103
Data Service Policies .................................................................................. 104

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Vault Admin ................................................................................................ 104
Surveillance Video Manager ..................................................................... 105
Network Activity ........................................................................................ 105
Mini Vault Stats .......................................................................................... 106
Activating Additional Licenses ...................................................... 106
When the TeraStation is Connected to the Internet ................................ 106
TeraStation Not Connected to the Internet ............................................. 108
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 111
Chapter 10 Advanced Features ....................................113
Email Notification ........................................................................... 113
Sleep Mode ...................................................................................... 114
Wake-on-LAN .................................................................................. 116
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) ............................................. 116
Connecting a Printer ....................................................................... 117
Setting Up a Printer with Windows 7 or Windows Vista .......................... 118
Setting Up a Printer with Windows XP ..................................................... 118
Auto RAID Rebuild .......................................................................... 119
Write Caching .................................................................................. 119
Power Supply Failure ...................................................................... 120
IP Routing ........................................................................................ 121
NFS Rules ......................................................................................... 121
TeraSearch ....................................................................................... 122
Offline Files ...................................................................................... 124
DFS ................................................................................................... 126

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Accessing from a NFS Client ........................................................... 127
Encrypting Data Transmission ....................................................... 129
Encrypting Settings Data .......................................................................... 129
Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ................................................................... 129
SSL Keys ...................................................................................................... 130
Web Server ....................................................................................... 130
MySQL Server .................................................................................. 131
SNMP ................................................................................................ 132
Saving and Applying Settings ........................................................ 133
Saving Settings .......................................................................................... 133
Applying Settings ...................................................................................... 134
Recovering the TeraStation ............................................................ 135
Creating a Recovery Drive ......................................................................... 135
Recovering the TeraStation ....................................................................... 135
Logs .................................................................................................. 136
Restoring Factory Defaults ............................................................. 137
Updating the Firmware ................................................................... 137
Name, Date, Time, and Language .................................................. 138
Beep Alerts ...................................................................................... 140
Jumbo Frames ................................................................................. 140
DHCP and IP Address ...................................................................... 141
Port Trunking ................................................................................... 142
Chapter 11 Utilities .......................................................145
NAS Navigator2 for Windows ......................................................... 145

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Mount as Network Drive............................................................................ 147
Changing the IP Address ........................................................................... 148
NAS Navigator2 for Mac ................................................................. 149
Mounting as a Network Drive ................................................................... 149
Changing the IP Address ........................................................................... 150
Chapter 12 Appendix ...................................................151
Replacing the Battery ..................................................................... 151
Adding a NIC .................................................................................... 151
Adding a USB 3.0 Card .................................................................... 153
Errors ............................................................................................... 154
Status .......................................................................................................... 155
Default Settings .............................................................................. 157
Specifications .................................................................................. 158
Compliance Information ................................................................. 159
FCC Statement ............................................................................................ 159
CE Marking Statement ............................................................................... 159
Environmental Information ...................................................................... 159
KC ................................................................................................................ 159
BSMI ............................................................................................................ 160
CCC .............................................................................................................. 160
Models ........................................................................................................ 160

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Chapter 1 Installation
Diagrams
1 Power Button
On: Press the power button to turn on the TeraStation.
Off: Press the power button twice within 3 seconds to turn off the TeraStation.
2 Reset Button
This resets the TeraStation. Use a toothpick or similar object to hold down this switch for a second, then release it.
3 Mute Button
This turns off audible alarms, such as the one you get when a power supply fails. Use a toothpick or similar object
to hold down this switch for a second, then release it.
4 Power LED
This LED is on during normal operation. It blinks during boot and shutdown.
5 LAN LED
When any of the 4 LAN ports is connected to a network, this LED is illuminated green. The light to the right of the
LAN port will be illuminated as well.
6 Error LED
If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. If there is an information, the red error LED will blink.
7 Drive Lock
Push the drive release to the left and swing out the lock to release the drive.
8 USB 2.0 Port
Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, digital cameras, and USB UPS connection can be connected.

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USB hubs are not supported.
9 Power Connectors
Use the included power cables to connect these to a UPS, surge protector, or outlet.
10 Power Status
Glowing green: power is on
Blinking green: power is off
Glowing red: error
Blinking red: power supply fan error
11 UPS Port
Connect to a UPS.
12 LAN Port 1
Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your network.
13 LAN Port 2
This second Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a TeraStation directly
to this port for backup.
14 LAN Port 3
This third Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a TeraStation directly to
this port for backup.
15 LAN Port 4
This fourth Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a TeraStation directly
to this port for backup.
16 VGA Port
17 Link LED
Glows orange when the unit is connected to a 1000 Mbps network and green when the unit is connected to a 100
Mbps network.
18 Act LED
This LED shows network activity. It blinks orange when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.
Installation
1 Insert the TeraNavigator CD into your computer. TeraNavigator will launch.
2 Click Begin Installation.

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3 Follow the steps on the screen to connect the TeraStation’s Ethernet and power cables and turn it on.
Note: Use LAN port 1 for initial setup. After setup, you may connect a second cable to LAN port 2. If you use LAN
port 2, configure the IP address at Network - IP Address in Settings.
4 Follow the steps on the screen to install NAS Navigator2.
5 Click Finish. NAS Navigator2 will open.
6 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon and choose Properties.
Note: For Mac OS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding down the control key, then click Configure.
7 Click the IP Address tab, enter the desired settings, and click OK.

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If you are prompted to enter the administrator password for the TeraStation, it is “password” by default.
8 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon and choose Settings.
9 Changing the password from the default in File Sharing - Users - admin - Edit is recommended.
10 Go to Management - Name/Time/Language and configure the TeraStation’s time and date.

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Notes:
• For best results, use an NTP server to maintain the time settings on the TeraStation and other network devices.
Clocks for the network devices may run at slightly different speeds. If these devices get out of sync it may cause
network problems.
• Buffalo Technology is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using the ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp service or
service outages.
• If the TeraStation cannot automatically obtain the time from an NTP server, check its DNS settings. If the NTP
server is specified by a hostname instead of an IP address, make sure that a DNS server address is configured in
Network - IP Address.
11 In NAS Navigator2, double-click your TeraStation’s icon. This will open the shared folder of the TeraStation. For Mac
OS, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder. You can
now use the TeraStation’s shared folder to save files just like any other folder.
Turning the TeraStation On and Off
Press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on.
The TeraStation can be damaged if it is unplugged suddenly without powering it down properly. To shut down
the TeraStation properly, press the power button twice within 3 seconds. Wait for it to turn completely off before

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unplugging it. You can also shut it down and restart it remotely from Settings.
Shutting down or Restart from Settings:
1 Double-click the icon.
2 Right-click your TeraStation’s icon and select Settings. For Mac OS, select the TeraStation’s icon while holding down
the control key, then select Settings.
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 either Restart or Shut Down.
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. NAS Navigator2 will start.
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.

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3 Enter your username and password.
4 In Settings, navigate to File Sharing - Users.
5 Click on admin.
6 Enter the new password (twice). Click OK. You have changed the admin password.

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Recovery Drive
1 Insert a 1 GB or larger USB flash drive into a USB port on the TeraStation.
Note: All data on the USB flash drive will be erased!
2 In Settings, navigate to Management - Restore/Erase - USB Options.
3 Select “Create a USB drive for system recovery”.
4 Select the USB drive connected to the TeraStation from “Target USB drive”, then click Execute. Enter the 4 digit
confirmation number and click OK. The TeraStation will create the recovery drive. This will take about a minute.
5 When the “finished” dialog opens, the USB recovery drive is ready to use. Dismount the USB drive before
unplugging it.
For the instructions on recovering the TeraStation using the drive you just created, turn to chapter 10.

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Chapter 2 Configuration
Configure and administer 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.
Note: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 8, Google Chrome 15, 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, higher-level security is configured
by default. Set the security to a lower level temporarily.
Opening Settings
1 Open NAS Navigator2 by double-clicking the icon.
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.

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Username/Password Combinations:
Username Password Settings Available
admin password All
guest blank TeraStation’s name (read-only)
your username your password TeraStation’s name (read-only) and your password.
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 secure your login.
4 Settings will open.
Notes:
• Click to play a tone from the TeraStation for easy location. To stop the tone, click .
• You can also use Bonjour to log in to Settings from OS X 10.4 or later. In Safari, click View - Show Bookmarks bar.
From Bookmarks, click Bonjour - (TeraStation name).

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Chapter 3 Access Restrictions
You may restrict access to specific shared folders, including external USB drives.
Notes:
• Access restrictions can be set separately for each shared folder, but not for folders within the shared folders.
• Configure access restrictions through Settings. Configuring access restrictions through Windows is not support-
ed and may cause unexpected behavior.
• Shared folders with limited access can still be used as backup destinations.
Configuring Access Restrictions on Users and Groups
Adding a Shared Folder
1 In Settings, click the icon to the right of “Folder Setup”.
2 Click Create Folder.
3 Configure the desired settings, then click OK at the bottom of the window.