Comet Labs ND16000 Series User manual

Network Attached Storage
ND16000 Series
User Manual (Version: 1.0)

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing COMET LABS products! This user manual provides
detailed instructions of using ND16000. Please read carefully and start to enjoy
the powerful functions of ND16000!
LIMITED WARRANTY
In no event shall the liability of COMET LABS Systems, Inc. (COMET LABS) exceed
the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential software, or its documentation. COMET LABS makes no warranty
or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or
the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and
specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular purpose. COMET LABS reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual
or entity.
CAUTION
1. Back up your system periodically to avoid any potential data loss. COMET
LABS disclaims any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery.
2. Should you return any components of ND16000 package for refund or
maintenance, make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form
of damages due to improper packaging will not be compensated.

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Safety Warnings
1. ND16000 can operate normally in the temperature of 0-35 and relative
humidity of 0%-85%. Please make sure the environment is well-ventilated.
2. The power cord and devices connected to ND16000 must provide correct
supply voltage (40W, 90-264V).
3. Do not place ND16000 in direct sunlight or near chemicals. Make sure the
temperature and humidity of the environment are in optimized level.
4. Unplug the power cord and all connected cables before cleaning. Wipe
ND16000 with wet towel. Do not use chemical or aerosol to clean ND16000.
5. Do not place any objects on ND16000 for the server’s normal operation and to
avoid overheat.
6. Use the flat head screws in the product package to fasten the hard disk in
ND16000 when installing hard disk for proper operation.
7. Do not place ND16000 near any liquid.
8. Do not place ND16000 on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
9. Make sure the voltage is correct in your location when using ND16000. If you
are not sure, please contact the distributor or the local power supply company.
10. Do not attempt to repair your ND16000 in any occasions. Improper
disassembly of the product may expose you to electric shock or other risks.
For any enquiries, please contact the distributor.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of ND16000 ..........................................................7
1.1 Introduction...................................................................................7
1.2 Package Contents ...........................................................................8
1.3 Hardware Illustration ......................................................................8
Chapter 2 Installation of ND16000 ....................................................... 9
2.1 Set up ND16000.............................................................................9
2.2 Check System Status .................................................................... 10
2.3 Configure Software Settings........................................................... 12
2.3.1 Windows Users........................................................................ 12
2.3.2 MAC Users.............................................................................. 21
Chapter 3 Start to Enjoy the Powerful Services of ND16000 ..............28
3.1 Server Administration.................................................................... 32
3.2 Quick Configuration ....................................................... 33
3.3 System Settings ............................................................ 36
3.3.1 Server Name........................................................................... 36
3.3.2 Date & Time ........................................................................... 37
3.3.3 Encoding Setting ..................................................................... 38
3.3.4 View System Settings............................................................... 38
3.4 Network Settings .......................................................... 39
3.4.1 TCP/ IP Configuration............................................................... 39
3.4.2 Microsoft Networking................................................................ 40
3.4.3 Apple Network......................................................................... 42
3.4.4 Web File Manager .................................................................... 42
3.4.5 FTP Service............................................................................. 43
3.4.6 Multimedia Station................................................................... 44
3.4.7 Download Station .................................................................... 44
3.4.8 Web Server ............................................................................ 45
3.4.9 View Network Settings ............................................................. 46
3.5 Device Configuration ...................................................... 47
3.5.1 SATA Disk .............................................................................. 47

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3.5.2 USB Disk ................................................................................ 48
3.5.3 USB Printer............................................................................. 50
3.5.4 eSATA Disk............................................................................. 52
3.6 User Management ......................................................... 54
3.6.1 Users ..................................................................................... 54
3.6.2 User Groups............................................................................ 56
3.6.3 Quota .................................................................................... 61
3.7 Network Share Management ........................................... 63
3.7.1 Create ................................................................................... 64
3.7.2 Property ................................................................................. 65
3.7.3 Access Control ........................................................................ 66
3.7.4 Delete.................................................................................... 67
3.8 System Tools ................................................................ 68
3.8.1 Alert Notification...................................................................... 69
3.8.2 Restart/ Shutdown................................................................... 69
3.8.3 Hardware Settings ................................................................... 70
3.8.4 System Update........................................................................ 71
3.8.5 Change Logo........................................................................... 72
3.8.6 Remote Replication (Disaster Recovery)...................................... 73
3.8.7 Backup/ Restore/ Reset Settings................................................ 76
3.9 Event Logs ................................................................... 77
Chapter 4 Copy Data Directly by USB Ports to ND16000.....................78
Chapter 5 Multimedia Station .............................................................79
Chapter 6 Download Station...............................................................85
Chapter 7 Web Server ........................................................................91
Chapter 8 FTP Server..........................................................................93
Chapter 9 Web File Manager...............................................................96
Chapter 10 NetBak Replicator .....................................................101
Chapter 11 ND16000 Maintenance .....................................................115
11.1 Restart/ Shut down Server........................................................... 115
11.2 Reset Administrator Password and Network Settings........................ 116
11.3 Disk Failure or Malfunction ........................................................... 117

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11.4 Power Outage or Abnormal Shutdown............................................ 117
Technical Support ................................................................................ 118

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Chapter 1 Overview of ND16000
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing ND16000 . This product has the following key features:
99-in-1 server: Multimedia Station, Download Station, Mirror Station, Disaster
Recovery, Web Server, Backup Server, File Server, FTP Server, and Printer
Server
9Easy to use, simple configuration in a few steps and ND16000 is ready to use!
9Enormous storage capacity, support SATA disk of up to 500GB or above, and
extendable to 1TB or more by eSATA/USB port.
93 high speed USB 2.0 (480Mbps) to support multiple USB devices like printer,
disk, digital camera, thumb drive, card reader etc. to provide diversified
functions.
9High speed transfer, 480Mb USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 1.5GB eSATA high
speed file transfer. With highly efficient block level algorithm, data transfer
can be done instantly.
9Incomparable high reliability, most complete and reliable data backup:
instant/ schedule/ real-time backup and can compress data to remote location.
9Stylish aluminum design, the best heat-release, shock-resistance, anti-
collision aluminum design

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1.2 Package Contents
Your ND16000 package contains:
9ND16000
9Adaptor
9Power cord
9CD-ROM (user manual,
Quick Install Wizard
and software inclusive)
9Quick Installation
Guide
9Flat head screw x 4
9Ethernet cable x 1
9Stand x 2
1.3 Hardware Illustration
One Touch Copy Button
LED indicators:
Status, HDD,
eSATA, LAN and
Power
Power Button
USB Ports
eSATA
Giga LAN
Reset Button
Power Cord Hook
Power Connector
K-Lock
Security Slot

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Chapter 2 Installation of ND16000
2.1 Set up ND16000
Please check your network environment and select the appropriate installation
method before installing ND16000.
When you have verified your network environment, please follow the steps below
to install ND16000.
1. Office/ Home
Connect ND16000 and PC to the same
hub/ switch/ router.
2. Individual
Connect ND16000 directly to your PC
by a network cable.
* Optional step. You can skip this step if you are not using printer service.

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2.2 Check System Status
ND16000 provides LED indicators for you to indicate system status and
information easily. When ND16000 is turned on, please check the following items
to make sure system status is normal.
LED System starting up System has started
nPower Blue Blue
oNetwork (LAN) Blink in orange Orange
qHard disk (HDD) Blink in yellow Off
rStatus Blink in red (short beep once)→
Blink in green (long beep once) Green
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LED Display & System Status Overview (Long blink: LED blinks for 3 seconds;
short blink: LED blinks for one second)
LED LED Display & System Status
Power Blue: System has started
Network Short blink in orange: Accessing network
eSATA Short blink in yellow: Accessing data
HDD Short blink in yellow: Accessing data
Status Green: System is normal
Short blink in red: When system is turned on
Glow in red for 3 seconds/ long blink in red: Hard disk not
detected
Red: Incorrect hard disk format
Long blink in green and red alternatively: Bad blocks are found
in hard disk
Short blink in green and red alternatively: Warning on disk full
status (long beep twice)
Front USB
Status
Short blink in yellow twice: System detects USB
Yellow: You can press copy button to copy data.
Short blink in yellow: Accessing data
Other Status
Action LED Process Finish
Power Short blink in blue Blue
Update
firmware Status Short blink in green
and red alternatively
Green (long beep thrice)
Power Short blink in blue OffSystem shut
down Status Off (short beep once) Off

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2.3 Configure Software Settings
After checking system status, please follow the steps below to configure software
settings of ND16000. The configuration procedure of Windows and MAC users are
different. Please select the appropriate procedure according to your OS.
2.3.1 Windows Users
Insert ND16000 CD-ROM in your PC
1. Run Quick Install Wizard. When the browser prompts for performing quick
configuration, click OK.
Enter the default user name and password.
Default user name: Administrator
Password: admin
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When you have entered quick configuration page, follow the instructions to
complete the settings. Click Next to continue.
Step 1. Enter the server name and click Next.

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Step 2. Enter a new password or select to use the original password. Click
Next to continue.
Step 3. Select the time zone of your location or enter the date and time
manually. You can also select to synchronize the time of ND16000 with an
Internet time server automatically. Click Next to continue.

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Step 4. Select the encoding language of ND16000 and click Next.

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Note: All files and directories on ND16000 will be created using
Unicode encoding. If your FTP clients or PC does not support
Unicode, e.g. Windows 95, 98, ME OS, select the language the same
as the OS of your PC here in order to view the files and directories on
the server properly.
Step 5. It is recommended to use DHCP protocol to acquire IP address
automatically. If your network does not support DHCP, please enter the IP
address settings and click Next.
Note: If you select to enter IP address manually, please make sure
your PC and ND16000 are in the same LAN. If you are not sure about
the network settings, please contact your network administrator or
ISP.

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Step 6. When a new hard disk is installed in ND16000, select “Initialize the
hard disk now” and click Next to format and initialize the disk.
Note: All disk data will be cleared after disk initialization.
Step 7. You have finished quick configuration. Please make sure all settings
are correct and click Next to start disk formatting.

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Please wait patiently when the disk is being formatted. Formatting may take
a few minutes depending on the capacity of your hard drive. When the disk is
formatted, click Next to proceed.
Congratulations! You have finished Quick Configuration. Your ND16000 is
ready to use.
ND16000 provides several default share folders for data sharing and access.
To map the share folders on ND16000 as your drive, check the option
“Continue to map network drive for me” and follow the steps below to proceed.
To start to use ND16000 immediately, you can skip to 3.

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a. For example, to map the folder Public as your drive, select the folder and
click Map Network Drive.
Note: The share folders Qdownload, Qmultimedia, Qusb, and
Qweb are system default network share of ND16000 for the use of
Download Station, Multimedia Station, USB Auto-copy and Web
Server.
b. Select the drive letter for the connection and click Finish.

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c. Upon successful connection, you can start to use the share folder on
ND16000. You can access these folders by opening My Computer.
2. Quick Install Wizard will appear when all configurations are completed. Click
on the name of ND16000 on the list to enter administration page.
3. When the administration page of ND16000 is shown, you can start to use the
services. If you have any questions during web administration, please click
the help button on the top right hand corner of the page.
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