D-Link ShareCenter Pro DNS-1550-04 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................5
1.1 About This Manual........................................................................5
1.2 Protocol Support...........................................................................6
1.3 Hardware Specifications...............................................................6
1.4 Client Utility OS Support...............................................................7
1.5 Browser Support...........................................................................7
Chapter 2: Quick Setting-up........................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04..........................9
2.2 Installing Disk Drives...................................................................10
2.3 Connecting the Ethernet cable ...................................................13
2.4 Connecting the Power ................................................................13
2.5 Shutting Down the ShareCenter Pro DNS-1550-04...................13
2.6 Setup Wizard ..............................................................................15
2.7 Replacement of Power Supply Units (PSU) ...............................18
2.8 Replacement of Control Module.................................................19
Chapter 3: WebPAM PROe.........................................................................20
3.1 Quick Start ..................................................................................20
3.2 Dashboard Tab............................................................................22
3.2.1 System Status................................................................22
3.2.2 Event Information...........................................................23
3.2.3 Storage Overview...........................................................23
3.3 Device Tab ..................................................................................25
3.3.1 Front View......................................................................25
3.3.2 Back View ......................................................................26
3.3.3 Component List..............................................................27
3.3.4 Physical Drive ................................................................30
3.3.5 iSCSI..............................................................................31
3.3.6 Network..........................................................................33
3.3.7 UPS................................................................................36
3.3.8 External Drive.................................................................36
3.4 Storage Tab.................................................................................38

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3.4.1 Create Disk Array...........................................................39
3.4.2 Disk Array Management.................................................43
3.4.3Logical Drive Management ............................................44
3.4.4 Spare Drive Management..............................................47
3.5 AdminTool Tab ............................................................................49
3.5.1 System settings and clearing statistics..........................49
3.5.2 Services .........................................................................51
3.5.3 Runtime and NVRAM event logs...................................51
3.5.4 Background activity, settings and schedules .................54
3.5.5 Firmware updates ..........................................................60
3.5.6 Performance monitor .....................................................61
3.5.7 Restore factory default settings .....................................63
3.5.8 Import/Export a system configuration file.......................64
3.5.9 LUNMap Management...................................................65
3.5.10 Power Option .................................................................66
3.5.11 Message Alert ................................................................66
3.5.12 Network Security............................................................67
3.6 NAS Tab ......................................................................................70
3.6.1 Setup Wizard..................................................................70
3.6.2 User account management............................................72
3.6.3 Protocol Control and Setting..........................................74
3.6.4 File System Management ..............................................74
3.6.5 File Sharing Setting........................................................75
3.6.6 Backup...........................................................................78
3.6.7 Plug-in Management......................................................85
3.6.8iSCSI Initiator.................................................................86
Chapter 4: ShareCenter®NAVI...................................................................87
4.1 Working with ShareCenter®NAVI ...............................................87
4.1.1 Opening the Main Window.............................................87
4.1.2 Choosing a ShareCenter®NAVI Language ...................89
4.1.3 Starting the Advanced Storage Manager.......................90
4.1.4 Viewing ShareCenter®NAVI Information.......................91
4.1.5 Closing ShareCenter®NAVI...........................................93
4.2 Managing Backups .....................................................................95
4.2.1 Doing a Backup Now .....................................................95
4.2.2 Scheduling a Backup ...................................................100
4.2.3 Viewing Backup Schedules..........................................105
4.2.4 Changing a Scheduled Backup....................................105
4.2.5 Deleting a Scheduled Backup......................................108

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4.2.6 Restoring Backed-up Files...........................................109
4.2.7 Viewing the Backup Event Log ....................................112
4.2.8 Saving the Event Log...................................................113
4.2.9 Clearing the Event Log ................................................115
4.2.10 Setting the Port ............................................................116
4.3 Managing Share Folders ..........................................................117
4.3.1Opening a Share Folder...............................................117
4.3.2 Viewing a List of Share Folders ...................................118
4.3.3 Mounting a Share Folder /Creating a Network Drive...120
4.3.4 Un-mounting a Share Folder /Disconnecting a Network
Drive.............................................................................121
4.3.5 Setting up a Share Folder for Time Machine ...............122
4.4 Making Management Settings..................................................124
4.4.1 Configuring a NAS System ..........................................124
4.4.2 Locating the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 ............129
4.4.3 Wake-on-LAN...............................................................130
4.4.4 Choosing a Default NAS System.................................130
4.4.5 Viewing the System Event Log....................................131
4.4.6 Viewing a List of Plug-ins.............................................134
4.4.7 Viewing Plug-in Version Numbers................................134
4.4.8 Enabling and Disabling Plug-ins..................................135
4.4.9 Removing Plug-ins.......................................................138
4.4.10 Rebooting the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04..........139
4.4.11 Shutting Down the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04...141
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.....................................................................143
5.1 WebPAM PROe system event log............................................143
5.2 How to use USB Retrieval to export system information..........154
Chapter 6: Warranty..................................................................................155
Chapter 7: Tech Support..........................................................................162
Chapter 8: Registration............................................................................163

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
This Product Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the
ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04. It also describes how to use:
•ShareCenter®NAVI software that you install and run on your
Windows or Mac
•Advanced Storage Manager WEBPAM PROe software that runs
on the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 by browser.
This manual includes a full table of contents, chapter task lists, and
numerous cross-references to help you find the specific information you
are looking for.
Also included are four levels of notices:
Note
A Note Provides helpful information such as hints or alternative ways of
doing a task.
Important
An Important calls attention to an essential step or point required to
complete a task. Important items include things often missed.
Caution
ACaution informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of data and
how to avoid them.
Warning
AWarning notifies you of Probable equipment damage or loss of data, or
the possibility of physical injury, and how to avoid them.

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1.2 Protocol Support
ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 series supports:
•SMB/CIFS for Microsoft Windows
•NFS for Linux/Unix
•AFP for Mac
•FTP
•WebDAV for the file transform over the Internet
•iSCSI Target model and Initiator model
1.3 Hardware Specifications
Model Name DNS-1550-04(Dual PSU)
CPU 1.8 GHz
FLASH 256 MB
SDRAM 2GB DDRII
Smart Fan Yes
Gigabit Ethernet 2
USB 2.0 Host port 5 (Front x 1/ Back x 4)
Internal HDD Support 3.5" 3 Gb/s SATAII
Hot Plug Yes
# of Bays 4
Power Supply 226W*2 (80 PLUS)
Dimension 429(L) x 442(W) x 44(H) mm
( 16.9 x 17.4 x 1.7 inches)

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1.4 Client Utility OS Support
The following operating systems support ShareCenter®NAVI:
•Windows®XP 32/64 Bit
•Windows Vista®32/64 Bit
•Windows®Server 2003 32/64 Bit
•Windows®Server 2008 32/64 Bit
•Windows®Server 2008 R2
•Windows®7 32/64 Bit
•Mac OS 10.5 and above
•Mac OS 10.6 XServer
1.5 Browser Support
Choose one of the following browsers to use with WEBPAM PROe:
•Internet Explorer 7 and above
•Firefox 3 and above
•Safari 5 and above
•Google Chrome 8 and above
Warning
The electronic components within the ShareCenter®Pro
DNS-1550-04 are sensitive to damage from Electro-Static
Discharge (ESD). Observe appropriate precautions at all
times when handling the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04
or its subassemblies.

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Important
To configure the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04, you
are advised to install ShareCenter®NAVI. Please refer
to the User Manual.
Warning
The fan contains hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers
away.
Caution
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY
AN INCORRECT TYPE.
CE:
WARNING
This is a class A Product. In a domestic environment this Product may case
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
VCCI
BSMI
警告使用者
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這是甲類的資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這種
情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

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Chapter 2: Quick Setting-up
2.1 Unpacking the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04
The ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 series box contains the following
items:
•ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 Unit
•Quick Installation Guide
•Screws for disk drives
•Ethernet cable
•Power cord
•CD for client utility and reference document
Figure 1. ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 Front View
Figure 2. ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 Rear View
USB
Connection
Drive
Status
LED
One-Touch
Backup Button
Drive
Activity
LED
Ethernet Port
Activity LEDs
PSU Status LEDs
System
Status
LED
Power
Button
RJ45 Ethernet
Network
Connections
Ethernet Port
Status LEDs
Reset
Button
Power Connections
USB
Connections
Ethernet
Port Status
LEDs

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2.2 Installing Disk Drives
Note: It is highly recommended to select enterprise Level HDD to
achieve the best data Protection.
You can populate the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 series NAS with
SATA 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s disk drives. For optimal performance, install
disk drives of the same model and capacity. Your disk drives will become
a RAID Volume on the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04.
To install disk drives:
1. Remove the disk tray from the device by the following steps:
a. Slide the latch leftwards.
b. Press the button next to the latch.
c. Pull the latch out to open the door of disk tray, then you can
pull the disk tray out from the enclosure.

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2. Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive tray, so that the screw
holes on the sides of the carrier align with the screw holes in the
drive.
3. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the
sides of the disk drive.
․Only install the countersunk screws supplied with the
ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04.
․Install four screws per drive.
․Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.

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4. Reinstall the drive tray into the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04
enclosure.
Tip: Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all of your disk drives are
installed.

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2.3 Connecting the Ethernet cable
To connect the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 to your network:
1. Attach one end of the network cable to the RJ45 network
connection. See Figure 2.
2. Attach the other end of the network cable to your Ethernet hub or
switch.
2.4 Connecting the Power
To power the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04:
1. Attach the two power cords to the dual power supplies of the
ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04 enclosure and plug the other
ends into the power source. See Figure 2.
2. On the front of the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04, press the
power button. See Figure 1. It takes about a minute to boot the
ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04. When fully booted:
․The System Status LED turns blue. See Figure 1.
․The buzzer beeps one time.
2.5 Shutting Down the ShareCenter Pro DNS-1550-04
To shut down the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04, press and hold the
power button until the power LED indicator turns red. See Figures 3 and
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Figure 3. Press and hold the Power button about 5 seconds
Figure 4. System status LED turns red, and then goes dark
To restart the ShareCenter®Pro DNS-1550-04, press the power button
again.
Power
Button
System
Status
LED

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2.6 Setup Wizard
You can quickly set up your DNS-1550-04 system through the
WebPAMS PROe Wizard using either the One-Click Setup or using
Advanced-Setup.
1. Quick Setup by Setup Wizard in WebPAM PROe
The system’s Wizard in WebPAM PROe lets you configure your
disk array(s) easily and quickly. The Wizard will guide you
through the required settings step by step. You can choose to
configure automatically by using One-Click Setup, or configure
manually by using Advance Setup.
2. How to use Automatic Configuration Wizard?
․Connect to the WebPAM PROe through your browser.
(Following steps below to log in Web-based configuration
manager )
․2.1. Start your browser (IE7 or above, FireFox 3 or above,
Google Chrome).
․2.2. On the URL address bar, type in the default IP
address http://192.168.0.32, The login screen will appear:
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․2.3. Select “Admin” and type default password “password”
․2.4. Choose preferred language by clicking the Language
menu.

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․Click NAS tab >Wizard.
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․Click the One-Click Setup button. The Automatic
Configuration box displays:
․The Summary window displays the general information of the
system, including:
․Computer Name
․IP Address
․Storage Type
․To accept the proposed configuration, click the Submit
button.
If you disagree with the proposed configuration, click the Advanced
Setup button to directly specify all parameters for a new disk array,
logical drives, and spare drives.
Using Advanced Configuration Wizard
1. Click NAS tab >Wizard.
2. Click the Advanced Setup button. The Advanced Configuration
box displays:

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3. Complete the required settings in the Network Settings window,
including:
․Computer Name
․Obtain an IP address automatically
․IP Address
․Subnet Mask
․Default Gateway
․Primary DNS
․Secondary DNS
When done, click the Next button.

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4. Select Storage Type: Data Protection or Maximum Capacity, and
then click the Next button.
5. The Summary window displays the general information of the
system, including:
․Computer Name
․IP Address
․Storage Type
To accept the proposed configuration, click the Submitbutton.
2.7 Replacement of Power Supply Units (PSU)
The DNS-1550-04 supports two hot-swappable PSUs. You may swap
either of the PSUs one at a time if an uninterruptable power supply is in
use.
Step 1. Loosen screw (A) on PSU to be replaced.
Step 2. Remove the PSU by pulling on the handle.
Step 3. Insert the new PSU.
Step 4. Tighten screw (A).

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2.8 Replacement of Control Module
When the system controller malfunctions, you may replace the control
module as per following steps:
Step 1. Please turn off the system power.
Step 2. Loosen screw (A) on the control module.
Step 3. Remove the controller by pulling on the handle.
Step 4. Insert the new controller.
Step 5. Tighten screw (A).
Step 6. Reboot the system.

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Chapter 3: WebPAM PROe
3.1 Quick Start
The WebPAM PROe is factory-installed on the ShareCenter®Pro
DNS-1550-04 system. WebPAM PROe runs in the browser on your PC/Mac.
You can access WebPAM PROe by using your browser.
Browser Support
Choose one of the following browsers to use with WebPAM PROe:
•Internet Explorer 7 or above
•Firefox 3 and above
•Safari 5 and above
•Google Chrome
Connecting to WebPAM PROe
To log into WebPAM PROe from your browser:
1. Start your browser.
2. In the URL address bar, type in the IP address of the ShareCenter®Pro
DNS-1550-04. (Default IPAddress: 192.168.0.32)
The WebPAM PROe login screen displays.