Sony StorStation FSV-M3 User manual

FSV-M3
© 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
4-672-781-11 (1)
Network File Server
User’s Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview.......................................................................4
Features and Functions..............................................5
Front................................................................................5
Rear.................................................................................6
Prerequisite Knowledge for Using This Server ........7
System Requirements.................................................7
About This Manual ......................................................8
How to Use the Administration Guide............................8
How to Use the Online Help...........................................8
Chapter 2 Basic Use
Overview.......................................................................9
Basic Installation.........................................................9
Installing FSV-Central for M3 .....................................9
Setting Up the Server for Use...................................10
Basic Operations.......................................................11
Browser.........................................................................11
Setting the System Administrator Password..........14
Setting the Date and Time ........................................14
Setting the System Language ..................................15
Configuring Windows Network Settings.................16
Registering Users......................................................16
Registering Local Set Users..........................................17
Changing the User Password ........................................19
Creating Shares.........................................................20
Manual Share Creation..................................................20
Automatic Share Creation.............................................22
Storing Files and Folders in Shares ........................24
Access from Windows 95/98/NT..................................24
Access from Windows Me/2000...................................25
Access from Windows XP Professional .......................27
Access from UNIX/Linux.............................................27
Shutting Down/Restarting the System ....................28
Shutting Down or Restarting the System from
the Browser..........................................................28
LED Indicators ...........................................................29
Data Backup...............................................................29

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Overview.....................................................................30
System Menu .............................................................31
System Settings.............................................................31
Date & Time..................................................................32
Alerts.............................................................................33
Software Update............................................................34
Shutdown/Reboot..........................................................35
Network Menu............................................................36
TCP/IP...........................................................................36
Windows .......................................................................38
UNIX.............................................................................39
FTP................................................................................40
SNMP............................................................................42
Storage Menu.............................................................42
Device ...........................................................................43
RAID Group..................................................................47
Share..............................................................................48
User Quotas...................................................................55
Security Menu............................................................58
Share Folders.................................................................58
Users..............................................................................59
Status Menu...............................................................62
System...........................................................................63
Disk Usage....................................................................63
Current Users ................................................................63
Login History................................................................64
Event Log......................................................................65
FSV-M3 Limitations ...................................................66
Alerts Table................................................................67
SNMP Traps Table.....................................................69
Appendix
Precautions................................................................71
Troubleshooting ........................................................71
Specifications ............................................................73
Glossary .....................................................................74
Index ...........................................................................77
Program ©2003 Wistron Corporation
Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation
©2003 Sony Corporation
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter1
Introduction
Overview
The FSV-M3 is a dedicated file server that can be connected directly to a
network. Because the FSV-M3 is preconfigured for use as a file server, minimal
work is necessary to put it into operation.
Can be managed through a Web browser (via the Web
Administration Console)
Operations (suchas configuringindividual settings,managing users and shares,
shutting down the system, etc.) can be controlled remotely through a Web
browser.
Supports file sharing in Windows and UNIX environments
Files can be shared among client computers runningWindows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows XP Professional, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, UNIX, and Linux. Computers with different operating systems
can be used to view and edit the same file. Also, you can limit user access to the
server and set access permissions for each share.

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Features and Functions
Front
ADrive bay door latch
Latch used to open and replace the hard drive.
BDrive 0 (HDD 0)
CDrive 1 (HDD 1)
DDrive 2 (HDD 2)
EDrive 3 (HDD 3)
FPower indicator LED
Lights up when the power is turned on.
GPower button
Lift the cover to access the switch that controls the power to the server.
HKey holes
Locks the drive using the supplied HDD tray keys.
You can distinguish the locked position from the unlocked position by looking
at the key hole, as illustrated here.
HDD tray is locked HDD tray is unlocked
Note
The drives are locked when the FSV-M3 is shipped from the factory.
IDrive LED
Lights up when the drive is accessed or in the standby mode.
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Rear
ACover fasteners
Service cover fasteners.
BPower supply connector
Plug the provided power cord into this connector.
CFan
Be careful not to block the fan's ventilation holes. If the ventilation holes are
blocked, overheating could lead to fire or damage the unit.
DLINK LED
Lights up when the FSV-M3 is connected to a Gigabit hub.
EACT LED
Lights up when network activity takes place.
FRS232 serial connector
Connector for a UPS device.
GLAN connector (LAN 0, LAN 1)
For connecting a 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX, or 1000 Base-T network cable.
HVGA console connector
For maintenance purposes only.
IPS/2 mouse connector
For maintenance purposes only.
JPS/2 keyboard connector
For maintenance purposes only.
KUSB connectors
For maintenance purposes only.
LPower cord safety clip
Used to prevent the power cord from disconnecting.
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Prerequisite Knowledge for Using This Server
As a prerequisite for using this server, you should be familiar with computers
and networks. For example, you need to understand the following terms. A
glossary of technical terms is included at the end of this manual.
• TCP/IP Communication Protocol (IP Address, Domain Name, Host Name,
Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS, SNMP)
• LAN Equipment (Router, HUB, 1000 Base-TX, 100 Base-TX, 10 Base-T)
• Internet Software
- Electronic Mail (SMTP)
-Browser
• Computer (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me,
Windows XP Professional, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, UNIX, Linux)
- Network Settings (Workgroup Name, PDC)
- File, Directory (Folder)
System Requirements
The hardware and software required to use this server are as follows.
Computer for Setup
Prepare a computer that can run one of the following browsers.
• Browser Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0 (for Windows)
Client Computers
Prepare client computers that meet the following requirements.
• PC/AT computer meeting the following performance requirements:
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98,
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows
XP Professional, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000
- LAN port
• UNIX/Linux computers meeting the following requirements:
- Operating system:
UNIX: Solaris 7, Solaris 8
Linux: RedHat 7.1, RedHat 7.2, RedHat 7.3
- LAN port
Miscellaneous
• Network switch (100/10 Base-T)
• 1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX/10 Base-T cable

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About This Manual
This manual explains how the system administrator should set up the FSV-M3
and make all necessary settings.
For detailed information on using the FSV-M3 Administration Console, please
refer to the Online Help together with this manual.
How to Use the Administration Guide
Displaying the Administration Guide
On the FSV-M3 Administration Console page, pointto (Information icon),
and then click “Manual” on the menu that appears. The Administration Guide
(this document) appears.
For details on the FSV-M3 Administration Console, see Chapter 3, “Using the
FSV-M3 Administration Console” (page 30).
Quitting the Administration Guide
Click the “Close” button of Adobe Acrobat Reader or your browser. (Example:
in Windows)
How to Use the Online Help
Displaying the Online Help
To display the Online Help for an individual screen of the FSV-M3
Administration Console, click on the upper-right corner of the screen.
Quitting the Online Help
Click the “Close” button of your browser. (Example: in Windows)

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Chapter 2 Basic Use
Chapter2
Basic Use
Overview
This chapter explains the basic server configuration, user registration, and share
creation required to enable use of the server.
For details about individual items on the FSV-M3 Administration Console, see
Chapter 3, “Using the FSV-M3 Administration Console” (page 30).
Basic Installation
Make sure you have the following items before you connect the FSV-M3 to the
network.
xEthernet connection (at least 1)
xTCP/IP network
xCat-5 cables
xWindows client computer running FSV-Central for M3
xClient computer with Web browser (Windows Internet Explorer 5.0,
5.5, or 6.0)
Installing FSV-Central for M3
The default static IP address of the FSV-M3 is 192.168.0.100. If you need to
change the IP address, you must install FSV-Central for M3 on a PC that is
connected to the same network as the FSV-M3.
For details about how to install FSV-Central for M3, refer to the Installation
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Setting Up the Server for Use
Once the server is connected to the network, perform the following setup
procedure to allow users to access the server.
1 Set the system administrator password (page 14).
The administrator password is extremely importantfor system security. Be
sure to set the system administrator password before performing the
following setup.
2 Set the date and time (page 14).
3 Specify the default language (page 15).
4 Configure the settings according to the operating
system.
Configure the settings according to the operating system of the client
computer.
• Configure settings for Windows (page 38).
Configure Windows network-related settings, such as the workgroup
name.
• Configure settings for UNIX (page 39).
Configure NFS-related settings.
5 Register users (page 16).
Register the users who will be using the server.
By integrating the FSV-M3 into a Windows Domain System, you can
administer users using a domain controller. For details, see Chapter 3,
“Windows” (page 38).
6 Create shares (page 20).
Create shares that will be accessed by the users.
You can create user shares automatically by using the automatic share
creation function. For details, see Chapter 3, “Automatic Share Creation”
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Basic Operations
A Web browser is used to perform basic administrative operations.
Browser
Access the FSV-M3 Administration Console through a browser. On the FSV-
M3 Top Page you can see the “Change User Password” and “Administrator
Login” menus.
When you click “Administrator Login”, the FSV-M3 Administration Console
(menu exclusively foradministrators) appears. Youmust enter theadministrator
password. The administrator password is not necessary to change the user
password.
For details on the FSV-M3 Administration Console, see to Chapter 3, “Using
the FSV-M3 Administration Console” (page 30).
Caution
Make sure your browser is JavaScript enabled. With Internet Explorer 5.0,
select “Tools”- “Internet Options” - “Security” - “Custom Level” - “Scripting”
- “Active Scripting” - “Enable”.
You can perform the following operations by accessing the FSV-M3
Administration Console through your Web browser.
• Configure TC/IP settings
• Configure system settings
• Change or set the system administrator password
• Manage users
• Manage shares
• Configure RAID
• Check the server status
• Restart and shut down the system
• Update the system software
Making Settings and Administering with a Browser
Use a browser to access and use the FSV-M3 Administration Console.
1 Start the browser on the client computer.
2 Enter“http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/”inthe“Address”or“Location”box(where
“xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” is the IP address of the server).
Notes
• The SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT page appears the first time
you access the FSV-M3 Top Page.
• Part of the software installed on the FSV-M3 uses GPL/LGPL software.
It is not covered by the clauses of the software license agreement to
which you agreed. You are permitted to obtain, modify, and redistribute
its source code.For details, refer to “GPL/LPGL” supplied with the FSV-
M3.
3 After reading the software license agreement, click “Agree” and the FSV-
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The FSV-M3 Top Page appears.
4 Click “Administrator Login”.
A dialog box allowing you to enter the user name and password appears.
Note
Each time you access the FSV-M3 Administration Console, you must enter
the user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and the
default password is “sony”.
5 Enter “admin” in the “User Name” box, and then enter “sony” in the
“Password” box.
6 Click “OK”.

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The FSV-M3 Administration Console appears.
7 Point at a menu and a shortcut menu appears. Click the command that you
want to use.
The corresponding page appears.
(Example) The “Network” - “TCP/IP” page
8 To return to the FSV-M3 Administration Console, click the (home)
icon.
Note
Sony strongly recommends that you change the system administrator
password when you access the FSV-M3 Administration Console for the
first time. For information on how to set the administrator password, see
“Setting the System Administrator Password” (page 14) in this chapter.

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Setting the System Administrator Password
The administrator password is extremely important for system security. When
you access the FSV-M3 Administration Console for the first time, be sure to
change the system administrator password before configuring the settings.
Furthermore, guard the administrator password carefully.
Set or change the system administrator password through the FSV-M3
Administration Console.
1 OntheFSV-M3AdministrationConsole,click“System”- “ChangeAdmin
Password”.
The “Change Admin Password” page appears.
2 In the “Current Admin Password” box, enter the current administrator
password.
3 In the “New Admin Password” box, enter a new password of five or more
alphanumeric characters.
For details about permissible characters, see Chapter 3, “FSV-M3
Limitations” (page 66).
4 In the “Confirm Admin Password” box, re-enter the new password.
5 Click the “Submit” button.
Note
You cannot change the administrator name (“admin”).
Setting the Date and Time
Before using this server, set the date and time.
Caution
Make sure that the date and time are the same for all client computers and the
server. If the dateand time are not the same,files may be mistakenly overwritten
or other problems occur.
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The “Date & Time” page appears.
2 Configure the items below.
Date
Select the date as Year/Month/Day (2003/11/25).
Time
Select the time as Hours/Minutes (13:30).
Time Zone
Select the local time zone from the list.
3 Click the “Submit” button.
The information set above is reflected in the “Date & Time” page.
Setting the System Language
Before beginning to use the FSV-M3, make sure that you specify the system
language of the client computer used to access the server.
Warning
If you change this setting, file and share names may be displayed incorrectly, or
may no longer be accessible. Also, if you use the server and then change this
setting, files and shares created before the change may no longer be accessible.
Note
The only available languages are English and Japanese.
1 On the FSV-M3 Administration Console, click “System” - “System
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The “System Settings” page appears.
2 Select “English” in the “Language for File and Folder names” list.
3 Click the “Submit” button.
The setting is reflected in the “System Settings” page.
Configuring Windows Network Settings
When using this server through Windows, you must configure the Windows
settings in the FSV-M3 Administration Console. To configure the settings, in
the FSV-M3 Administration Console, click “Network” - “Windows”.
For information about how to configure the settings, see “Windows” in Chapter
3, “Using the FSV-M3 Administration Console” (page 30).
Registering Users
Registration is required for those users who want to access this file server. This
section explains how to register and administer users. A user name and
password is required for persons to access the shares on the file server via
HTTP, CIFS (Windows Network), or FTP (Internet File Transfer Protocol).
Note
The NFS (Network File Service) protocol does not have provisions to allow
authentication and authorization at auser level. NFS clients are authorized at the
client's IP address level. Thus, any user who has access to an authorized NFS
client has access to shares on the file server.
For the other access protocols (CIFS, FTP, HTTP), there are two sets of users
that can access the file server.
•Localset
This set contains users that are registered manually and appear in the server’s
user list. These are referred to as “local set users”. They are maintained from
“Security” - “Users”. These users can change their passwords from the FSV-
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• Windows set
This set contains usersmaintained on a Windows Primary Domain Controller.
They appear when the FSV-M3 is used in combination with a Windows
domain. These are referred to as “Windows set users”. You cannot create,
modify, or delete these users from “Security” - “Users”. Because the FSV-M3
does not maintain the passwords of these users, change the password with the
PDC.
Indications in the “Users” Page
In the “Users” page of the Security menu, each user set is represented as follows
in the Source column ([S]: user registration location).
• If the user is a local set user: L (Local; the user is registered on the FSV-M3)
• If the user is a Windows set user: R (Remote; the user is registered in the
PDC).
Note
You can configure the settings needed to use the FSV-M3 in combination with
a Windows domain from “Network” - “Windows”. For details, see “Network
Menu” (page 36) in Chapter 3, “Using the FSV-M3 Administration Console”.
Registering Local Set Users
Register local set users through the FSV-M3 Administration Console.
1 On the FSV-M3 Administration Console, click “Security” - “Users”.
The “Users” page appears.
2 Click “Add User”.
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3 Enter the items below.
User Name
Enter a user name of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. For details about
permissible characters, see Chapter 3, “FSV-M3 Limitations” (page 66).
Important
When registering users from Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me,
be sure to enter the same user name as the user's Windows logon name.
Full Name
Enter the full name of the user using up to 49 alphanumeric characters. For
details about permissible characters, see Chapter 3, “FSV-M3Limitations”
(page 66).
Password
Enter a user password of five or more alphanumeric characters. For details
about permissible characters, see Chapter 3, “FSV-M3 Limitations” (page
66).
Confirm Password
Re-enter the same password.
Note
Localusers can changetheirownpasswords.For details, see “Changingthe
User Password” (page 19).
Grant admin rights
Select this check box if you want to grant this user administrative rights to
the server.
Important
Users to whom you grant administrative rights have access to all the
functions of the FSV-M3 and can perform all the operations explained in
this document. Exercise care before granting administrative rights to a user.
4 Click the “Submit” button.
This uploads the new user registration data to the “Users” page on the
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Changing the User Password
Users can change their own passwords.
1 Start the browser on a computer.
2 Enter“http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/”inthe“Address”or“Location”box(where
“xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” is the IP address of the server).
The FSV-M3 Top Page appears.
3 Click “Change User Password”.
The “Change User Password” page appears.
4 In the “User Name” box, enter the name of a registered user.
5 In the “Current Password” box, enter the current password.
6 In the “New Password” box, enter a new password of five or more
alphanumeric characters.
For details about permissible characters, see Chapter 3, “FSV-M3
Limitations” (page 66).
7 In the “Confirm Password” box, re-enter the new password.
8 Click the “Submit” button.
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Creating Shares
Users can create shares on the server using the FSV-M3 Administration
Console. Users can create files and folders in the shares they create. There are
two ways of creating shares.
Manual share creation
The system administrator can create shares manually with the FSV-M3
Administration Console.
Automatic share creation
The system creates a default share for each user when the user accesses a
specific URL through a Web browser. The shares created this way belong to
their specific users, but use the default permissions defined by the system
administrator. For details about the automatic creation of shares, see
“Automatic Share Creation” (page 22).
Manual Share Creation
Create shares manually through the FSV-M3 Administration Console as
follows.
1 Click “Storage” - “Share” on the FSV-M3 Administration Console.
The “Share” page appears.
2 Click “Create Share”.
The “Create Share” page appears.