D-Link DNS-1250-04 User manual

User Manual
DNS-1250-04 and DNS-1250-06
NAS Systems
© 2011 D-Link, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..........................................................................1
1.1About This Manual ........................................................................ 1
1.2Protocol Support ........................................................................... 2
1.3Hardware Specifications ............................................................... 2
1.4Client Utility OS Support ............................................................... 3
1.5Browser Support ........................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Quick Setup..........................................................................5
2.1Verifying Package Contents.......................................................... 5
2.2Installing Physical Drives .............................................................. 8
2.3Connecting the Ethernet Cable................................................... 10
2.4Connecting the Power ................................................................ 10
2.5Network Configuration with the LCD Screen .............................. 11
2.6Configuration............................................................................... 12
2.6.1Connecting to ShareCenter Pro..................................... 12
2.6.2Choosing a Display Language....................................... 13
2.7Setup Wizard .............................................................................. 13
2.7.1Using the One-Click Setup Wizard ................................ 13
2.7.2Using Advanced Configuration Wizard .......................... 14
2.8Shutting Down the NAS System ................................................. 15
Chapter 3: ShareCenter Pro Configuration Manager .......................16
3.1Browser Support ......................................................................... 16
3.2Connecting to ShareCenter Pro.................................................. 16
3.3Choosing a Display Language.................................................... 17
3.4Navigating in ShareCenter Pro ................................................... 17
3.5Dashboard Tab............................................................................ 18
3.5.1System Status ................................................................ 18
3.5.2Event Information........................................................... 19
3.5.3Storage Overview........................................................... 19
3.6Device Tab .................................................................................. 19
3.6.1Front View ...................................................................... 19

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Identifying Unconfigured Physical Drives ........................... 20
Identifying Physical Drives Assigned to a Disk Array ......... 20
3.6.2Back View ...................................................................... 20
3.6.3Component List.............................................................. 21
Enclosure ............................................................................ 21
Controller ............................................................................ 21
Buzzer................................................................................. 23
LED ..................................................................................... 24
3.6.4Physical Drives............................................................... 24
View List of Physical Drives................................................ 24
View Physical Drive Information ......................................... 25
Global Physical Drive Settings ........................................... 25
Individual Physical Drive Settings....................................... 26
Physical Drive Problems..................................................... 26
3.6.5iSCSI .............................................................................. 27
View iSCSI Information....................................................... 27
Setting up a CHAP.............................................................. 27
3.6.6Network .......................................................................... 28
Basic Network Settings....................................................... 28
Changing Networking Configuration................................... 28
Advanced Networking Configuration .................................. 29
Setting up a DHCP Server.................................................. 29
Setting up DDNS ................................................................ 29
3.6.7UPS................................................................................ 30
View UPS Information......................................................... 30
Setting up a UPS ................................................................ 30
3.6.8External USB Drive ........................................................ 31
External Drive Information .................................................. 31
Configuring an External Drive............................................. 31
Formatting an External Drive.............................................. 31
Removing an External Drive ............................................... 33
3.7Storage Tab................................................................................. 33
3.7.1Creating a Disk Array ..................................................... 33

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3.7.2Creating a Logical Drive................................................. 35
Initializing a Disk Array........................................................ 36
3.7.3Disk Array Problems ...................................................... 36
Disk Array Degraded........................................................... 37
Disk Array Offline ................................................................ 37
3.7.4Disk Array Management................................................. 37
Locating a Disk Array.......................................................... 39
Deleting a Disk Array .......................................................... 39
3.7.5Logical Drive Management ............................................ 40
Logical Drive Information.................................................... 40
Logical Drive Settings ......................................................... 41
Logical Drive Check Tables ................................................ 41
Locating a Logical Drive ..................................................... 42
Deleting a Logical Drive...................................................... 44
Redundancy Check ............................................................ 44
Synchronization Settings .................................................... 45
3.7.6Logical Drive Problems .................................................. 45
3.7.7Spare Drive Management .............................................. 46
Spare Drive Information ...................................................... 46
Assigning a Spare Drive ..................................................... 47
3.8AdminTool Tab ............................................................................ 47
3.8.1NAS Subsystem Management....................................... 48
Viewing NAS System Information....................................... 48
Making NAS System Settings............................................. 48
3.8.2NAS System Shutdown and Restart .............................. 49
3.8.3Clearing Subsystem Statistics........................................ 49
3.8.4Software Service Management...................................... 49
Starting a Software Service ................................................ 49
Making Software Service Settings...................................... 50
3.8.5Runtime and NVRAM Event Logs.................................. 50
Viewing Runtime Events..................................................... 50
Viewing NVRAM Events ..................................................... 51
Clearing Events................................................................... 51

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Saving Events..................................................................... 52
3.8.6Background Activity........................................................ 52
Media Patrol........................................................................ 52
Redundancy Check ............................................................ 53
Rebuild................................................................................ 53
Migration ............................................................................. 53
PDM .................................................................................... 54
Transition ............................................................................ 55
Running a Background Activity........................................... 55
Scheduling a Background Activity ...................................... 56
Viewing a List of Scheduled Background Activities ............ 57
Changing a Scheduled Background Activity....................... 57
3.8.8Firmware Updates.......................................................... 58
3.8.9Performance Monitor ..................................................... 59
Monitored Components ...................................................... 59
Viewing Logical Drive Performance.................................... 59
Viewing Physical Drive Performance.................................. 59
Viewing Port Performance .................................................. 60
3.8.10Restore Factory Default Settings................................... 60
3.8.11System Configuration Files ............................................ 61
Importing a System Configuration File ............................... 61
Exporting a System Configuration File ............................... 61
3.8.12LUNMap Management................................................... 61
Adding an Initiator............................................................... 61
Defining LUN Mapping........................................................ 62
3.8.13Power Option ................................................................. 62
3.8.14Message Alerts............................................................... 63
Setting-up Email Alert Service ............................................ 63
Adding an E-Mail Account................................................... 64
Editing an E-Mail Account................................................... 64
Deleting an E-Mail Account................................................. 64
3.8.15Network Security............................................................ 65
Setting-up a Security Policy................................................ 65

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Setting-up Access Protection.............................................. 65
Setting-up an SSL Certificate ............................................. 66
3.9NAS Tab ...................................................................................... 66
3.9.1Setup Wizard.................................................................. 66
Using the Automatic Configuration Wizard ......................... 66
Using the Advanced Configuration Wizard ......................... 67
3.9.2User Account Management............................................ 68
Adding Users ...................................................................... 68
Editing User Information ..................................................... 68
Deleting Users .................................................................... 69
Adding a Group of Users .................................................... 69
Adding and Removing Users from a Group........................ 70
Making User and Group Permission Settings..................... 70
Deleting a Group of Users .................................................. 70
3.9.3Protocol Control and Setting .......................................... 71
3.9.4File System Management .............................................. 71
Viewing File System Information ........................................ 71
Setting a File System Quota ............................................... 72
Deleting a File System........................................................ 72
3.9.5File Sharing Management.............................................. 72
Creating an ISO Folder....................................................... 72
Making ISO Folder Settings................................................ 73
Creating a Folder ................................................................ 73
Changing Folder Settings ................................................... 74
Setting up Folder Sharing................................................... 74
3.9.6Backup Management ..................................................... 77
Choosing a Backup Solution .............................................. 77
Setting up Snapshot Backup .............................................. 78
Changing Snapshot Backup Schedule Settings ................. 78
Deleting a Snapshot Backup Schedule .............................. 79
Performing a Remote Backup............................................. 79
Local Backup ...................................................................... 81
Enabling One-Touch Backup .............................................. 81

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Amazon S3 Backup ............................................................ 82
3.9.7Plug-in Management...................................................... 84
3.9.8iSCSI Initiator Management ........................................... 85
Chapter 4: ShareCenterNAVI...............................................................86
4.1Working with ShareCenterNAVI.................................................. 86
4.1.1Opening the Main Window............................................. 86
4.1.2Choosing a Display Language....................................... 87
4.1.3Starting ShareCenter Pro............................................... 88
Main Window ...................................................................... 88
4.1.4ShareCenterNAVI Information ....................................... 88
Viewing ShareCenterNAVI on Windows ............................. 88
Viewing ShareCenterNAVI on Mac..................................... 89
4.1.5Closing ShareCenterNAVI ............................................. 89
Alternative Method for Windows......................................... 90
4.2Managing Backups ..................................................................... 90
4.2.1Doing a Backup Now ..................................................... 90
Main Window ...................................................................... 91
Device List .......................................................................... 91
Tray Icon ............................................................................. 92
4.2.2Scheduling a Backup ..................................................... 93
4.2.3Viewing Backup Schedules............................................ 94
4.2.4Changing a Scheduled Backup...................................... 94
4.2.5Deleting a Scheduled Backup........................................ 95
4.2.6Restoring Backed-up Files............................................. 96
4.2.7Viewing the Backup Event Log ...................................... 97
4.2.8Saving the Event Log..................................................... 98
Saving the Backup Event Log ............................................ 98
4.2.9Clearing the Event Log .................................................. 99
4.2.10Setting the Port .............................................................. 99
4.3Managing Share Folders ..........................................................100
4.3.1Opening a Share Folder............................................... 100
Device List ........................................................................ 100

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Main Window .................................................................... 100
Tray Icon ...........................................................................100
4.3.2Viewing a List of Share Folders ................................... 101
4.3.3Mounting a Share Folder / Creating a Network Drive..101
4.3.4Un-mounting a Share Folder / Disconnecting a Network
Drive.............................................................................101
4.3.5Setting up a Share Folder for Time Machine ...............102
In ShareCenterNAVI ......................................................... 102
On the Mac, Time Machine NOT configured ....................103
On the Mac, Time Machine Configured ............................103
4.4Making Management Settings .................................................. 104
4.4.1Configuring a NAS System .......................................... 104
One Click Setup................................................................104
Advanced Setup ...............................................................105
4.4.2Locating the NAS system.............................................106
4.4.3Wake-on-LAN............................................................... 108
4.4.4Choosing a Default NAS System.................................108
Setting the default NAS .................................................... 108
4.4.5Viewing the System Event Log .................................... 109
4.4.6Installing Plug-ins......................................................... 110
4.4.7Viewing a List of Plug-ins............................................. 110
4.4.8Viewing Plug-in Version Numbers................................ 110
4.4.9Enabling and Disabling Plug-ins .................................. 111
Enabling Plug-ins.............................................................. 111
Disabling Plug-ins ............................................................. 112
4.4.10Removing Plug-ins....................................................... 112
Removing Plug-ins............................................................ 112
4.4.11Rebooting the NAS System ......................................... 113
4.4.12Shutting Down the NAS system................................... 114
Chapter 5: Licensing and Support ................................................... 116
GNU General Public License ............................................................. 116
Technical Support............................................................................... 116

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
This User Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the
DNS-1250-04 and DNS-1250-06 NAS systems. It also describes how to
use:
ShareCenterNAVI software that you install and run on your PC
ShareCenter Pro configuration manager software that runs on the NAS
systems 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
A Caution informs you of possible equipment damage or
loss of data and how to avoid them.
Warning
A Warning 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
DNS-1250-04 and DNS-1250-06 NAS systems support:
SMB/CIFS for Microsoft Windows
NFS for Linux/Unix
AFP for Mac OS
FTP
WebDAV for the file transform over the Internet
iSCSI Target model and Initiator model
1.3 Hardware Specifications
CPU 1.8 GHz
FLASH 256 MB
SDRAM 2GB DDRII
Smart Fan Yes
Gigabit Ethernet port 2
USB 2.0 Host port 5 (Front x 1/ Back x 4)
LCD Display Yes
Internal HDD Support 3.5" 3-Gb/s SATAII
Hot Plug Yes
# of Bays 4 (DNS-1250-04)/ 6 (DNS-1250-06)
Power Supply 250W (80 PLUS)
DNS-1250-06 243(L)*188(W) *251(H) mm
9.56(L)*7.40(W)*9.88(H) in
Dimensions
DNS-1250-04 243(L)*188(W) *191(H) mm
9.56(L)*7.40(W)*7.52H) in
For more information, visit the D-Link website at http://www.dlink.com/.

1.4 Client Utility OS Support
The following operating systems support ShareCenterNAVI:
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 the ShareCenter Pro
configuration manager:
Internet Explorer 7 and above
Firefox 3 and above
Safari 5 and above
Google Chrome 8 and above
Warning
The electronic components within the NAS system are
sensitive to damage from Electro-Static Discharge
(ESD). Observe appropriate precautions at all times
when handling the NAS system or its subassemblies.
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Warning
The fan contains hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers
away.
Caution
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
Important
To configure the NAS system, you are advised to install
ShareCenterNAVI. Please refer to the User’s Manual.
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Chapter 2: Quick Setup
2.1 Verifying Package Contents
Open the shipping carton for the DNS-1250-04 or DNS-1250-06 and
carefully remove and unwrap its contents.
D-Link DNS-1250-04 or DNS-1250-06
CD-ROM with Manual and Software
Quick Installation Guide
Power Cord
Ethernet Cable
Screws for Physical drive installation
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Figure 1. DNS-1250-04 Front View
The DNS-1250-06 is similar.
USB Connecto
r
LCD
One-Touch
Backup Button
Ethernet Status
LED Select Button
Enter Button
Disk Carrier
Disk Status LED
Disk Activity LED
Power Button /
System Status
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Item Function Description
Ethernet Status LED Green: Network active at 1000 Mb/s
Orange: Network active at 100 Mb/s
Disk Status LED
Green: Drive is healthy
Orange: Disk is rebuilding
Red: Disk error
Flashing Green: Physical drive locate feature
Disk Activity LED Flashing Green: Disk activity
System Status LED
Green: System is healthy
Orange: Disk array degraded
Red: Disk array offline or Enclosure error
Flashing Red > Orange > Green: Power on
One-Touch Backup
Button
Enables one-touch backup. Flashes blue while
backup is processing
Power Button Power on / power off

Figure 2. DNS-1250-04 Rear View
The DNS-1250-06 is similar.
System Cooling
F
a
n
Power Connector
USB Connectors (4)
RJ45 Network
Connectors (2)
VGA Connector
Item Description
USB Connectors For USB printer and flash drive backup
RJ45 Network
Connectors For Ethernet cable connection
VGA Connector Video output connection
Power Connection Power cord connection
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2.2 Installing Physical Drives
Note
We highly recommend that you choose Enterprise Level
HDDs to achieve the best data protection.
You can populate the DNS-1250-04 and DNS-1250-06 NAS systems with
SATA 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s physical drives. For optimal performance,
install physical drives of the same model and capacity. Your physical
drives become a RAID Volume on the NAS system.
To install physical drives:
1. Remove the drive carrier from the enclosure.
Slide the latch towards the left.
Latch
Press the button.
Button
Pull the handle to slide the drive carrier out of the enclosure.
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Handle
2. Carefully lay the physical drive into the drive carrier and align the
screw holes of the drive and carrier.
Physical drive
Physical drive power and
data connector
3. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the
sides of the physical drive.
Install only the counter-sunk screws supplied with the NAS
system.
Install four screws per drive.
Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.
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Drive carrier Physical
drive
Screwdriver
Mounting screw
4. Reinstall the drive carrier into the enclosure.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until all of your physical drives are installed.
Caution
To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, remove
only one drive carrier a time.
2.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable
To connect the NAS system to your network:
1. Attach one end of the network cable to an RJ45 network connector.
RJ45 Network
Connectors (2)
2. Attach the other end of the network cable to your Ethernet hub or
switch.
2.4 Connecting the Power
To connect and power up the NAS system:
1. Attach the power cord on the back of the enclosure.
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2. Plug the other end into your power source.

Power Connector
3. On the front of the NAS system, press the Power Button.
Power Button /
System Status
It takes about a minute to boot up. When fully booted:
The System Status LED turns blue.
The buzzer beeps one time.
2.5 Network Configuration with the LCD Screen
The DNS-1250-04 and DNS-1250-06 NAS systems have an LCD screen
on the front panel that enables you to monitor system status and
configure the network.
Select button
Enter button
To configure the networking settings:
1. Press the Enter button to display the Network Setup option.
2. Press the Select button to choose each option.
3. Then press the Enter button to change the setting values.
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4. When you are done, choose OK and press the Enter button to apply
the networking configuration.
2.6 Configuration
2.6.1 Connecting to ShareCenter Pro
To connect with the ShareCenter Pro configuration manager over your
network:
1. Start your browser.
2. In the URL field, enter the default IP address http://192.168.0.32.
3. The Login screen appears:
4. Choose the System Administrator option.
Or choose the Others option and type the user name in the field
provided.
The default user name is administrator.
5. Type the default password into the field provided.
The default password is password.
6. Click the Login button.
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