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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not exclickly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Only use shielded cables, certified to comply with FCC Class B limits, to attach this equipment. Failure to install
this equipment as described in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance: This equipment does not exceed Class B limits per radio
noise emissions for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception
requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Conformite aux regiements du Department Canadien de Communications: Cet equipement n’excede pas les
limites de Classe B concernaut les bruits des emissions de radio pour le dispositif digital etablies par le Reglement
d’Interference de Radio du Departement Canadien de Communications. L’operation de cet equipement dans un
quartier residential peut occasionner des parasites inacceptables dans la reception de la radio ou de la television
exigeant le proprietaire ou l’operateur de faire routes les necessaires pour corriger cet interference.
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MD, CPK, CPKT, CPKD, DD and DDW products are in compliance with Postal Regulation 1046/1984 and are RFI
supclicked. The marketing and sale of the equipment was reported to the German Postal Service. The right to
retest this equipment to verify compliance with the regulation was given to the German Postal Service.
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daB der/die/das: SB, SBS, SS, SBX, SBT,
MO, MS, MR, MT, MD, CPK, CPKT, CPKD, DD, DDW in Ubereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der: VFG1046,
VFG243 funk-enstort ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerates angezeigt
and die Berechtigung zur Uberprdfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt MicroNet
Technology, Inc.
FCC Compliance Statement
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Limitations of Warranty and Liability
MicroNet Technology has tested the hardware described in this manual and reviewed its contents. In no event
will MicroNet or its resellers be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting from any
defect in the hardware or manual, even if they have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In particu-
lar, they shall have no liability for any program or data stored in or used with MicroNet products, including the
costs of recovering or reproducing these programs or data.
During the specified warranty period, MicroNet guarantees that the product will perform according to specifica-
tions determined by the manufacturer, and will be free of defects. Parts and labor of the received product, and
replacement parts and labor are guaranteed during the specified warranty period. The warranty covers defects
encountered in normal use of the product, and does not apply when damage occurs due to improper use, abuse,
mishandling, accidents, sand, dirt, excessive dust, water damage, or unauthorized service. The product must be
packed in its original packing material when shipped, or the warranty will be void. In all cases, proof of pur-
chase must be presented when a warranty claim is being made.
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Technical Support Policy
If you have a problem installing your system or suspect it is malfunctioning, please contact the Authorized
MicroNet Reseller from whom you purchased the system. If the reseller fails to resolve the problem, call
MicroNet’s Help Desk for assistance at (310) 320-0772. Please have the model, serial number, date of purchase,
and the reseller’s name available before calling. If possible, call from a telephone near the system so we can
more readily direct you to make any necessary system corrections, should they be required.
Returning Materials
If a reseller or MicroNet Technician finds it necessary to have the system returned for testing or servicing, a
Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. The RMA number must be placed on the outside
of the carton in large, visible letters near the address label. Return the complete system including all cables
and software. The system must be packed in the original packing materials and shipped prepaid. MicroNet will
repair the system and return it prepaid by similar common carrier and priority. Please record the RMA number
and make reference to it when inquiring on the status of the system. A returned unit found to be fault-free will
carry a $65.00 charge for service and repackaging.
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We are pleased that you have chosen the PlatinumNAS. Our systems are designed for speed,
reliability, compatibility, and performance. We think you will find the system easy to install,
and a productive addition to your computer system.
This manual presumes that you are familiar with standard computer operations; this includes
copying files, opening documents, clicking with the mouse, and organizing files or folders
within other folders. If you are unfamiliar with these operations, please consult the User’s
Guide that was supplied with your computer system. Your computer dealer and local user’s
groups are also good sources of information. After you are comfortable with the operation
of your computer, continue reading this manual which describes hardware installation and
operation.
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Welcome From MicroNet Technology
Welcome
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FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................................................. 2
Warranty Information ........................................................................................................... 3
Welcome Note ....................................................................................................................... 4
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1- Getting Started ................................................................................................... 7
1. Features and Benefits .................................................................................................. 7
2. System Requirements and Compatibility .................................................................... 7
3. Unpacking the PlatinumNAS ...................................................................................... 8
4. What’s Included ........................................................................................................... 8
5. Choosing a place for your PlatinumNAS ..................................................................... 8
6. The PlatinumNAS Interface Components .................................................................... 9
7. Visual and Audible Indicators ................................................................................... 10
8. Hot Plug Drive Replacement .................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2- Connecting the PlatinumNAS .......................................................................... 11
1. Connections ................................................................................................................ 11
2. Accessing the System Administration for the first time ........................................... 11
2.1 Wizard Installation and Usage .......................................................................... 11
2.2 Launching the GUI, DHCP Environment ......................................................... 13
2.2 Static IP Environment ....................................................................................... 13
2.3 Logging In ......................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3- Administering the PlatinumNAS ...................................................................... 14
The Main Configuration Tree ........................................................................................ 15
1. Status Displays ........................................................................................................... 16
1.1 System Status ..................................................................................................... 16
1.2 System Information ........................................................................................... 16
1.3 About This PlatinumNAS ................................................................................... 16
2. Storage Configuration ............................................................................................... 17
2.1 Disk Info ............................................................................................................ 17
2.2 RAID Menu ........................................................................................................ 17
2.3 Folder (Share) Configuration ............................................................................ 19
2.4 nSync Backup Service Configuration ............................................................... 22
3. Network Configuration .............................................................................................. 24
3.1 LAN1 Configuration .......................................................................................... 24
3.2 LAN2 Configuration .......................................................................................... 25
3.3 Network Services Configuration ....................................................................... 25
4. Accounts Configuration ............................................................................................. 27
4.1 Authentication Configuration ............................................................................ 27
4.2 Group Administration ....................................................................................... 28
4.3 Local User Configuration .................................................................................. 28
5. System Control Functions ......................................................................................... 29
5.1 Remote Notification Configuration ................................................................... 30
5.2 Event Logs ......................................................................................................... 30
5.3 System Time ...................................................................................................... 31
5.4 Save/Recover System Settings ........................................................................... 31
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5.5 Reset to Factory Default ................................................................................... 31
5.6 Update Firmware ............................................................................................... 31
5.7 Change Administrator Password ....................................................................... 31
5.8 Reboot/Shutdown .............................................................................................. 32
5.9 Log out the Adminstration Interface ................................................................ 32
5.10 Change the User Interface Language ............................................................. 32
Chapter 4- Connecting Users ............................................................................................. 33
1. SMB/CIFS User Access Configuration ....................................................................... 33
1.1 Mapping a Network Drive (Windows) ............................................................. 33
1.2 Mapping a Newtork Drive (OS-X) .................................................................... 34
2. Using Webdisk ........................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5- Understanding RAID ........................................................................................ 37
RAID ............................................................................................................................... 37
RAID 0 ........................................................................................................................... 38
RAID 1 ........................................................................................................................... 38
RAID 5 ........................................................................................................................... 38
Hot Swappable Disk Support ....................................................................................... 39
Hot Spare Drives ........................................................................................................... 39
Hot Swap Disk Rebuild ................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 40
Daily Use Tips ............................................................................................................... 40
General Use Precautions ............................................................................................... 40
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 40
Appendix A- Getting Help ................................................................................................. 41
Appendix B- RAID Level Comparison Table ..................................................................... 43
Appendix C- Active Directory ............................................................................................. 44
Appendix D- Glossary of RAID Terms .............................................................................. 45
Appendix E- Product Specifications ....................................................................................52
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing The MicroNet PlatinumNAS storage solution. With speed, high
capacity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, PlatinumNAS is the ideal solu-
tion for all of your data storage needs.
Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup
and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, MicroNet’s Help Desk is
1. Features and Benefits
PlatinumNAS is a versatile and low cost storage solution, allowing it to be utilized in several
different configurations:
• As a shared storage device for multiple PCs, Macs, and UNIX/Linux workstations
• As a central, fault tolerant data server for a home or small business network
• As a central backup station
Data Reliability Features:
• RAID Level 0, 1, 5, Span
• RAID Auto Rebuild
• Network Backup
RAID Features:
• Disk Roaming
• Hot Swappable drives
Network:
• 2x 10/100/1000 autosensing Ethernet ports
• Windows Client Support
• UNIX/Linux Client Support
• Apple OS X Client Support
Benefits:
• Easy-to-use for non-MIS personnel
• SATA (Serial ATA) disk channel interface
• Networked Storage on Gigabit Ethernet
• Multiple languages and easy to use GUI
Your PlatinumNAS warranty can be found on the included documentation CD. You may send
registration information electronically over the web or print out the registration form for
mailing.
2. System Requirements and Compatibility
The PlatinumNAS is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, FTP, as well
as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk http-based connectivity for host access.
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3. Unpacking the PlatinumNAS
Please unpack your PlatinumNAS in a static free environment, carefully making sure not to
damage or discard any of the packing material. If the RAID subsystem appears damaged, or
if any items of the contents listed below are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
or distributor immediately.
In the unlikely event you may need to return the PlatinumNAS for repair or upgrade, please
use the original packing material to ensure safe transport.
4. What’s Included
Your PlatinumNAS comes with the following items:
1 PlatinumNAS unit
4 Disk Drive Modules
1 Set of drive locking keys
1 PlatinumNAS CD which contains this manual in PDF format, warranty information,
registration and marketing materials
1 Quick Install Guide
1 power cord
2 Cat5e Gigabit Ethernet cable
5. Choosing a place for your PlatinumNAS
When selecting a place to set up your Disk Array, be sure to follow these guidelines:
• Place on a flat and stable surface capable of supporting at least 25lbs
• Place the Disk Array close enough to a network jack for the Ethernet cable to reach it.
• Use a grounded wall outlet.
• Avoid an electrical outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption
of the power source may wipe out data in the memory of your computer or Disk Array.
• Keep the entire system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such
as loudspeakers , cordless telephones, etc.
Caution ! Avoid direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
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Power Connector
Fan Exhaust Vents (DO NOT BLOCK!)
LAN 1 RJ45 Connector
6. The PlatinumNAS interface components
The following figures illustrate the connector locations for the RAID subsystems.
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
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Disk Drive Power LED
Power Switch
Power Indicator LED
System Busy indicator LED
LAN 1 activity LED
LAN 2 activity LED
Fault Indicator LED
Reset Switch
Disk Drive Canisters
Disk Locking Mechanism
Disk Canisters Release latch
LAN 2 RJ45 Connector
Disk Drive Activity/Fault Indicator LED
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7. Visual and Audible Indicators
The PlatinumNAS has LEDs and a buzzer to inform the user of the overall health and function
of the unit. The following chart describes the various conditions indicated:
Indicator Normal Status Problem Indication
Power LED Glows green LED does not light up after power switched on
System Busy LED Off Blinks amber during boot or maintenance
LAN1 LED
Blinks blue when there is network
activity on the LAN 1 port. A steady
blue glow means there is a link but
no activity.
LED does not light up (no link)
LAN2 LED
Blinks blue when there is network
activity on the LAN 2 port. A steady
blue glow means there is a link but
no activity.
LED does not light up (no link)
Error LED Off Glows red to indicate system fault. Log into the
management GUI for further information
Disk drive power LED Glows blue LED not light up
Disk Activity/Fault
LED
Off/blinks green during hard drive
read and write activity Blinks red to indicate disk drive error
8. Hot plug Drive Replacement
In the event of a drive failure, the RAID subsystem supports the ability to hot-swap drives
without powering down the system. A disk can be disconnected, removed, or replaced with a
different disk without taking the system off-line. In a fault tolerant array, the RAID rebuilding
will proceed automatically in the background (see chapter 5, “Understanding RAID” for more
information.)
A drive failure will illuminate amber the Disk Activity/Fault LED on the affected drive
canister. To replace a drive, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure the drive locking mechanism (see page 9, “The PlatinumNAS Interface
components”) is in the up-down position (use the included key to turn the mechanism.)
2. Click down on the
drive release latch (see page 9, “The PlatinumNAS Interface components”)
to release the drive tray.
3. Gently pull out the disk drive tray handle and slide out the drive tray.
4. To replace: Slide in the replacement drive tray with the tray handle open. When the tray is
slid all the way into the PlatinumNAS, push the tray handle closed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER remove a drive tray without replacing it. Operating the RAID with a drive
tray missing will disrupt airflow and may cause the PlatinumNAS to fail.
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1. Connections
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to LAN1 (DHCP environment) or LAN2
(static IP) port on the back panel.
2. Connect the provided power cord into the universal power socket on the back panel. Plug
the other end of the cord into a power socket.
3. Click the power button on the front panel.
4. The PlatinumNAS will boot. The Power indicator light should glow blue, and the LAN LED
corresponding to the connected interface will glow or blink green. All the HDD Power
LEDs on each HDD tray should glow blue.
If Any LED glows red and the system emits a continuous beeping sound, then the system is
reporting fault. Refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting for further information.
2. Accessing System Administration for the first time
The PlatinumNAS comes preconfigured with
the LAN1 Ethernet port set to DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) and the LAN2
Ethernet port set to a static IP address,
192.168.2.100. The default WINS (Windows
Internet Naming Service) for the PlatinumNAS is “PlatinumNAS”. Included with your PlatinumNAS
is a discovery wizard for Mac and PC, which allows click-and-select simplicity; simply install the
wizard software, launch it, and the wizard discovers your PlatinumNAS for administration.
2.1 Wizard Installation and Usage
IMPORTANT! The setup wizard uses TCP port 10000 and UDP ports 11000-11001 For communication.
If you are using a software firewall, please make sure to unblock those ports in order for the
wizard to get access to the PlatinumNAS.
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IMPORTANT! If you are adding a PlatinumNAS
to a network with existing PlatinumNAS
products, please make sure to assign each
unit a different name. See Chapter 4, Section
2.3 for more information.
!
LAN1
LAN2
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2.1.1 Macintosh OS X
The wizard application for Mac OS X is located on your PlatinumNAS CD in the
“wizards” folder. You may launch the wizard directly from the CD, or you can
copy it to your Applications directory. Launch the wizard by double clicking
the “Setup Wizard” Icon.
2.1.2 Microsoft Windows
The wizard installation files for Windows are located on your PlatinumNAS
CD in the “wizards” folder. Install the wizard by double click the file named “setup.exe”
and follow the instructions on the screen. Once complete, you may launch the MicroNet
setup wizard by clicking the “Setup Wizard” shortcut (by default the shortcut is installed
to “Start- All Programs- MicroNet- MicroNet Setup Wizard- Setup Wizard”.)
2.1.3 Using the Wizard
When the wizard is launched, it will briefly
display a welcome window followed by the
main application Interface (Illustrated right)
at the Device Discovery Stage. All discovered
MicroNet PlatinumNAS devices will appear
in the main discover windows, including the
following details:
IP Address
MAC Address
Gateway
Netmask
DNS domain
LAN port connected
Firmware revision
Addressing Mode
(DHCP/Static)
To administer a PlatinumNAS, select the unit
desired in the device discovery window, and click “Next.” Alternatively, you may click
“Start Browser” to launch the web administration interface directly. You may abort the
wizard at any time by clicking “Exit.”
2.1.3.1 Logging in- Enter the administative login (default is “admin”) and password (default
is “admin”) and click “Next”
2.1.3.2 Network Configuration- In this part, the
wizard allows the administrator to change the
hostname, enable/disable DHCP or set static
IP addressing. Click “Next” to continue. No
changes must be made to continue. For more
information regarding Network configuration,
please see Chapter 3, Section 3.
2.1.3.3 Enable FTP Service- Check the “FTP
Service” checkbox to enable FTP services, or
uncheck to disable. Click “Next” to continue.
No changes must be made to continue.
2.1.3.4 Hard Disk Setup- Display the disk drives,
theconfigured RAIDlevel,Capacity,andRAIDset
health status. Click “Next” to continue.
2.1.3.5 Change the administrator password- Enter the new password in the “New Password”
field, and re-enter the password (case sensitive) in the “Confirm Password” field. Click
“Next” to continue. No changes must be made to continue.
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2.2 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI, DHCP Environment
2.1.1 Make sure your PlatinumNAS is
connected via LAN1 to a hub or a switch
that is connected to the DHCP server
2.1.2 (Windows hosts) Point your browser to
“http://platinumNAS”
2.1.3 (Windows UPNP enabled hosts) Windows
XP and newer support UPNP discovery. To enable UPNP, navigate to “My Network Places”
and select “Show icons for networked UPnP devices.” Confirm the operation in the
confirmation dialog box. Once UPnP is enable, a
Remote UPnP device icon should appear. Double
Click the UPnP icon for the PlatinumNAS, and a
browser session will automatically launch.
2.3 Launching the IP Storage Administration GUI,
Static IP Environment
2.2.1 Make sure your PlatinumNAS is connected via
LAN2 to a hub or a switch that is connected to
your workstation
2.2.2 Configure the IP address of your workstation to
192.168.2.101, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Refer
to your operating system’s documentation for
more information on this procedure.
2.2.3 Point your browser to “http://192.168.2.100”
2.4 Logging In
The default User ID and password on the PlatinumNAS are:
UserID: admin
Password: admin
Enter the userID and password, and click the
“Login” button.
You are now ready to administer and customize
your PlatinumNAS.
WindowshostscanaccessthePlatinumNAS
via WINS. Mac OS X and *nix based
workstations may not support WINS and
would require your network administrator
to provide the newly assigned IP address
before accessing the PlatinumNAS.
!
Note:
The UPNP Icon for PlatinumNAS
may blink in the explorer windows. This is
normal behavior.
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This chapter describes the menu and control structure for your PlatinumNAS. The RAID
subsystem configuration utility is firmware-based and its operation is independent of host
computer type or operating system.
At initial login, the user will be greeted with the Product Information Screen:
The administration user interface utilizes the pulldown menu desktop motif, and is organized
as illustrated in the following table:
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The Main Menu Configuration Tree
1. Status 1.1 System Status Information
1.2 System Description
1.3 Product Information (About)
2. Storage Configuration 2.1 Disk Information
2.2 RAID Configuration
2.3 Folder (Shares) Configuration
2.4 nSync Synchronization Configuration
3. Network Configuration 3.1 LAN 1 Interface setup
3.2 LAN 2 Interface setup
3.3 Network Services
4. Accounts and Permissions 4.1 Authentication services configuration
4.2 Local user Configuration
4.3 Local Group Configuration
5. System Configuration 5.1 Remote Notification
5.2 System Event Logs
5.3 System Time
5.4 Save/Recover System Configuration
5.5 Reset PlatinumNAS to Factory Defaults
5.6 Update Firmware
5.7 Change Administrator Password
5.8 Reboot/Shutdown
5.9 Logout from Administration applet
5.10 Interface Language
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1. Status Displays
1.1 System Status
The Status window contains the basic system functionality indicators including current CPU
load, uptime, disk information and health. To view the System Status, select “System” from the
Status Menu.
1.2 System Information
This field is the verbose description that will describe this particular
PlatinumNAS. To access the System Information definition field, select “Info”
from the Status Menu. In the following screen, enter a descriptive name
such as “Accounting Storage Server,” that will differentiate it from other
storage devices on the network. Click the “Apply” Button to confirm, or
the “Cancel” button to abort.
1.3 About this PlatinumNAS (Info)
The About page details the name and firmware revision of the PlatinumNAS. It is the page
that displays upon initial login.
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2. Storage Configuration
The storage configuration menu contains 3 submenus:
• Disks (Informational)
• RAID
• Folder (Share)
2.1 Disks (Info)
The disks menu displays the current disks, capacity, the disk firmware revision, and current
status. To view the Disk Info screen, select “DISKS” from the Storage Menu.
2.2 RAID Menu
The RAID configuration screen displays the current storage organization of the
PlatinumNAS, including RAID level, usable capacity, health and current operation progress.
To view the RAID status screen, select “RAID” from the Storage Menu The PlatinumNAS comes
preconfigured in a RAID5 (See Chapter 5, Understanding RAID, for more information on
RAID and RAID levels.) Click the “Config” Button to access the RAID configuration screen,
where you can create or delete a RAIDset.
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Creating a
RAIDset involves
the following 3
steps:
A. Select RAID level
B. Select the disks for the
RAID or as spare
C. Click the Create Button
The Platinum will begin
initialization. Please note
that the shares cannot be
created while RAIDset initialization is in progress.
IMPORTANT: RAID Initialization cannot
be stopped once started.
!
2.2.2 Delete RAIDset
To Delete a RAIDset, click the “Remove RAID” link (D). A confirmation screen will appear, and
you may click “OK” to finalize deletion or “cancel” to abort operation.
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Note:
If the RAID Level options and the “Create”
button are greyed out, there is an existing RAIDset.
It will have to be removed before a new RAIDset
can be defined.
A
B
C
2.2.1 Create RAIDset
D
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2.3 Folder (Share) Configuration
The Folder Screen, accessible through Storage -> Folder, allows you to create and configure
folders on the RAID storage volume. The interface windows contains the following
elements:
Folder name Displays the name of the Share folder.
Description Provides a description of the Folder.
(ACL) Button Click (ACL) (Access Control List) to configure which users have access
to this folder.
(Edit) Button Click (Edit) to enter the Edit screen and modify the Folder’s name,
description.
(Del) Button Click (Del) to delete the folder. A screen appears asking to confirm
deletion.
(Add) Button Click this button and the Add Folder screen appears, from which you
can add a new folder.
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2.3.1 Adding Folders (Shares)
New shares can be created by clicking the (Add) button from the Folder screen:
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The Add Folder Interface Contains
controls for the following elements:
Folder name Enter the name of the Folder.
Comment Provide a description the Folder.
Browseable Whether the share will be visible when the PlatinumNAS is viewed
through “network browsing”. Yes/No
Public Whether the share will be accessible to all regardless of permissions.
Public shares will ignore ACL lists. Yes/No
Click the (Apply) button to complete the folder creation or (Cancel) to abort.
2.3.2 Editing Folders (Shares)
Share properties can be modified by clicking the (Edit) button corresponding to the share
required:
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