SilverStone NS312 User manual

NS312 User Guide
Version 1.0
SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd.
http://www.SilverStonetek.com
[email protected]
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Index
SilverStone NS312 Introduction.............................................................………
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First time Hardware Installation..................................................................….
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Booting up NS312...............................................................................……..….
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Notice: Format Your HDD using NS312 Disk Utility format software…….
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How to set up NS312................................................................................……
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Identifying and using NS312 on your network...................................…………
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Entering the system management page...............................................……...…
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1. Manage the Users and Groups....................................................……..
A. To add a user........................................................................…….
B. To delete a user....................................................................…….
C. To place a user into a group................................................……….
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2. File Management.........................................................................….…..
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A. File Server................................................................................…..
B. FTP Server Setting....................................................................……
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C. NFS Server Setting...................................................................……
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D. Guest Access Setting.............................................................……..
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E. Share Management..............................................................…….…
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3. System Settings..............................................................................…….
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A. Network Setting.......................................................................….
B. Time Setting............................................................................……
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C. Turn Off Server.........................................................................…
D. Information..............................................................................…..
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E. Disk Usage...............................................................................….
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4. Maintenance..................................................................................……
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A. Disk Utility................................................................................…
B. Firmware Upgrade...............................................................………
C. Save Configuration................................................................…….
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D. Restore Configuration............................................................……
E. Factory Reset..........................................................................…….
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Account Management...............................................................................……
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Log Out........................................................................................................…
What is NAS?
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NAS is the abbreviation of Network Attached Storage, which represents a HDD
based storage box can be connected with a RJ-45 network cable. It could be
accessed by all the devices located on the same IP network range, some
advanced version could be also connected by a outside device (i.e. another IP
network range or WWW), and would be identified as an accessible storage disk
through “Network Neighborhood” (Microsoft Windows) /Apple Macintosh OS or
Linux Samba, with user/group privilege setting function equipped, it could even
prevent important data/files from being accessed by unauthorized people.
Using a NAS, you don’t have to keep your original datacenter PC server
operating all day long anymore, a smaller size, more stable, less
power-consumption, less heat, less cost, easier to build-up device would make
your life more convenient!
SilverStone NS312 Introduction
What’s the difference?
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NS312, it’s not only an ease of use network storage, with it’s integrated USB client
chip, it is a dual-function HDD box, users could use it as a NAS where network
connection is available or bring it as a portable HDD external enclosure,
accessing it via its USB 2.0 client jack. This dual-functionality design gives users a
great deal of flexibility to access the unit anytime, anywhere.
First time Hardware Installation
Content Check List:
1. NS312 Main Unit 3. Installation CD-ROM 2. Quick Installation Guide
5. USB Connection Cable
4. RJ
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45 Network Cable
6. Power Ada
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Hard disk drive may come pre-installed or leave to user’s integration.
Booting up NS312
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Assembly
1.Put in a hard disk drive, if the NS312 version you got already has hard disk drive
installed. Please skip this step and jump to step 2.
(1) Open the upper cover of NS312 through the top 4 screws with your hands.
(2)Use the screws provided in the accessory packet, screw and secure the HDD
on the bracket.
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(3)Place the secured HDD in the bracket with lines all connected, and put it
back into the case.
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(4)Place the top panel and screw it back onto the case (Remember to
place top panel so the heat absorbing pad is right above HDD and
not above all the lines).
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2. Plug the attached RJ-45 cable and power adapter core into the “LAN” and
“DC IN” plugs.
3. Plug the other side of the RJ-45 cable into a network connection such as a
cable modem, router, or a hub. This is how NS312 are able to be accessed
by other users off a remote area.
(This is very important for NS312, when booting up, NS312 would automatically
detect whether the operation mode is NAS function or USB hard disk drive
external enclosure by identifying if there’s any activity from RJ-45 network
side.)
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4. Plug the other side of the power core into the power plug.
5. Press the power switch at the front panel.
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