Thecus N4100EVO User manual

Thecus
N0204
N2200/PLUS/EVO
N4100EVO
User‘s Manual V2.8

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Copyright and Trademark Notice
Thecus and other names of Thecus productsare registered trademarks of Thecus
Technology Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, iTunes and Apple OS X are registered
trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are the
property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Copyright © 2010 Thecus Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.
About This Manual
All information in this manual has been carefully verified to ensure its correctness.
In case of an error, please provide us with your feedback. Thecus Technology
Corporation reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without notice.
Product name: Thecus N0204/N2200/N2200PLUS/N2200EVO/N4100EVO
Manual Version: 2.8
Release Date: November 2012
Limited Warranty
Thecus Technology Corporation guarantees all components of Thecus NAS products
are thoroughly tested before they leave the factory and should function normally
under general usage. In case of any system malfunctions, Thecus Technology
Corporation and its local representatives and dealers are responsible for repair
without cost to the customer if the product fails within the warranty period and
under normal usage. Thecus Technology Corporation is not responsible for any
damage or loss of data deemed to be caused by its products. It is highly
recommended that users conduct necessary back-up practices.

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Safety Warnings
For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings:
Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your Thecus IP
storage.
Your Thecus IP storage is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt
to repair it under any circumstances. In the case of malfunction, turn off the
power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact
your vendor for details.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the
power cord in an area where it can be stepped on. Carefully place connecting
cables to avoid stepping or tripping on them.
Your Thecus IP storage can operate normally under temperatures between
5°C and 40°C, with relative humidity of 20% –85%. Using Thecus IP storage
under extreme environmental conditions could damage the unit.
Ensure that the Thecus IP storage is provided with the correct supply voltage
(AC 100V ~ 240V). Plugging the Thecus IP storage to an incorrect power
source could damage the unit.
Do NOT expose Thecus IP storage to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids.
Do NOT place Thecus IP storage on any uneven surfaces.
DO NOT place Thecus IP storage in direct sunlight or expose it to other heat
sources.
DO NOT use chemicals or aerosols to clean Thecus IP storage. Unplug the
power cord and all connected cables before cleaning.
DO NOT place any objects on the Thecus IP storage or obstruct its ventilation
slots to avoid overheating the unit.
Keep packaging out of the reach of children.
If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe
disposal of electronic products to protect the environment.

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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Notice ................................................... 2
About This Manual ......................................................................... 2
Limited Warranty........................................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ............................................................................ 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................. 7
Overview ...............................................................................................7
Product Highlights.................................................................................7
Front Panel............................................................................................9
Rear Panel ...........................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ................................................ 19
Overview .............................................................................................19
Before You Begin................................................................................. 19
Hard Disk Installation..........................................................................19
Cable Connections ...............................................................................21
Chapter 3: First Time Setup ......................................................... 27
Thecus Smart Utility (N0204/N2200) .......................................................27
Thecus Setup Wizard (N2200PLUS/EVO,N4100EVO) ....................................31
LCD Operation .....................................................................................33
LCD Controls............................................................................... 33
Display Mode .............................................................................. 33
USB Copy............................................................................................. 34
Typical Setup Procedure ......................................................................35
Chapter 4: System Administration ............................................... 37
Overview .............................................................................................37
Web Administration Interface .............................................................37
My Favorite................................................................................. 38
Logout ....................................................................................... 40
Language Selection ...................................................................... 40
System Information.............................................................................41
Product Information ..................................................................... 41
System/Service Status ................................................................. 41
Logs .......................................................................................... 42
System Management ...........................................................................43
Time: Setting system time ............................................................ 43
Notification configuration .............................................................. 44
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................... 44
Schedule Power On/Off (N0204/N2200/EVO,N4100EVO)........................ 45
UPS Setting (Only for N2200) .......................................................... 46
Utility......................................................................................... 47
System Network ..................................................................................50
WAN/LAN1.................................................................................. 51
LAN2 (Only for N2200PLUS/N2200EVO/N4100EVO) ................................ 52
DHCP Server Configuration............................................................ 52
Samba / CIFS ............................................................................. 53
AFP (Apple Network Setup) ........................................................... 53
NFS Setup .................................................................................. 54
FTP............................................................................................ 54
HTTP/ Web Disk .......................................................................... 55
UPnP.......................................................................................... 56

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Nsync Target............................................................................... 56
Bonjour Setting ........................................................................... 57
TFTP .......................................................................................... 57
DDNS......................................................................................... 57
Storage Management...........................................................................57
Disks Information ........................................................................ 58
S.M.A.R.T. Information ................................................................. 59
Bad Block Scan............................................................................ 60
RAID Information......................................................................... 60
Create a RAID (Only for N2200PLUS/EVO,N4100EVO) .................................. 61
RAID Level............................................................................................. 62
Edit RAID .............................................................................................. 63
Remove RAID......................................................................................... 63
Space Allocation .......................................................................... 64
iSCSI Target/USB Target .................................................................. 64
Share Folder ............................................................................... 70
Adding Folders ....................................................................................... 70
Modify Folders........................................................................................ 71
Remove Folders...................................................................................... 71
NFS Share ............................................................................................. 72
Folder and Sub-Folder Access Control List (ACL).......................................... 73
ISO Mount .................................................................................. 75
User and Group Authentication............................................................77
Local User Configuration ............................................................... 78
Remove Users ........................................................................................ 79
Local Group Configuration ............................................................. 80
Add Groups............................................................................................ 80
Edit Groups............................................................................................ 81
Remove Groups...................................................................................... 81
Batch Create Users and Groups...................................................... 82
Application Server ...............................................................................82
Printer Information ...................................................................... 83
Windows XP SP2.......................................................................... 83
Windows Vista............................................................................. 84
iTunes® Server ........................................................................... 87
Module Management ...........................................................................88
Module Installation....................................................................... 88
Auto Module Installation ............................................................... 88
System Module ....................................................................................89
Backup ................................................................................................90
Nsync ........................................................................................ 90
Chapter 5: Using Thecus IP Storage ............................................ 93
Overview .............................................................................................93
Login Page...........................................................................................93
Using WebDisk(Does not apply to the N2200EVO/N4100EVO‘ WebDisk) .............94
Photo Server(Does not apply to the N2200EVO/N4100EVO‘ photo server)............96
Windows XP Publishing Wizard....................................................... 97
Managing Albums and Photos ...................................................... 102
Creating Albums ........................................................................ 103
Password Protecting Albums........................................................ 103
Uploading Pictures to Albums ...................................................... 103
EXIF Information ....................................................................... 103
Slide Shows .............................................................................. 104
Mapping a Client PC to the Thecus IP Storage ................................... 104
Windows .................................................................................. 104
Apple OS X ............................................................................... 105
Chapter 6: Tips and Tricks ......................................................... 106

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USB Storage Expansion .....................................................................106
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives........................................................106
Hard Drive Damage.................................................................... 106
Replacing a Hard Drive ............................................................... 106
RAID Auto-Rebuild ..................................................................... 107
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ....................................................... 108
Forgot My Network IP Address .......................................................... 108
Resetting NAS IP Address and Admin Password (N2200/EVO/PLUS) ......108
Can't Map a Network Drive in Windows XP........................................108
Restoring Factory Defaults ................................................................ 109
Problems with Time and Date Settings .............................................. 109
Appendix A: Customer Support.................................................. 110
Appendix B: RAID Basics ........................................................... 111
Overview ...........................................................................................111
Benefits .............................................................................................111
Improved Performance ............................................................... 111
Data Security ............................................................................ 111
RAID Levels....................................................................................... 111
Disk Usage.........................................................................................112
Appendix C: Licensing Information............................................ 113
Overview ...........................................................................................113
Source Code Availability .................................................................... 113
CGIC License Terms........................................................................... 114
GNU General Public License............................................................... 114

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus IP Storage NAS Server. The Thecus IP storage is
an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and
distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID features that
provide data security and recovery. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing Thecus IP storage to take over file management functions,
increase application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The Thecus
IP storage offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you swap
working hard drives for use in other Thecus IP storage, securing the continuity of
data in the event of hardware failure. The Thecus IP storage allows data
consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple
OS X environments. The Thecus IP storage‘s user-friendly GUI supports multiple
Languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the Thecus IP storage allows you to store and share files over an
IP network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your
files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based
interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to
Chapter 5: Using the Thecus IP Storage > Using WebDisk.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your Thecus IP storage over the Internet with their favorite FTP
programs. You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to
Chapter 4: System Network> FTP .
iTunes Server
With the built-in iTunes server capability, the Thecus IP storage enables digital
music to be shared and played anywhere on the network!
To set up the iTunes Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Application Server>iTunes Configuration.
Backup Server
Don‘t leave precious data to chance. With advanced backup capabilities, you can
easily upload mission critical files to the Thecus IP storage, and even automate your
backup tasks for true peace-of-mind.
To find out how to backup your files with the Thecus IP storage, refer to
Chapter 4: Backup >Nsync.

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Printer Server
With the Thecus IP storage‘s Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with
other PCs connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Application Server>Printer Information.
Superior Power Management (Only for N0204/N2200/EVO,N4100EVO)
Thecus IP storage supports schedule power on/off. With this feature, administrator
can set at what time to turn on or off the system. This feature is a big plus for people
who want to conserve energy. Wake-On-LAN enables administrator to remotely turn
on the system without even leaving their own seat.
To schedule system on and off, refer to
Chapter 4: System Management> Scheduled Power On/Off

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Front Panel
N0204:
The Thecus N0204 miniNAS‘s front panel has the USB copy button, indicators, and
USB port:
Front Panel
Item
Description
USB copy
Button/LED
Copy USB storage contents to N0204 miniNAS
Blinking Green: Copy activity
Solid Green: Copy Success
Solid Red: Copy Fail
HDD 1 LED
Solid Red: HDD failed
Blinking Green: HDD activity
HDD 2 LED
Solid Red: HDD failed
Blinking Green: HDD activity
LAN LED
Solid Green: network link
Blinking Orange: network activity
Power LED
Solid Blue: system is powered on
USB 2.0 Port
USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,
USB disks.
HDD2 LED
USB copy Button/LED
HDD1 LED
LAN LED
Power LED
USB 2.0 Port

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N2200:
The Thecus N2200‘s front panel has the device‘s controls, indicators, and hard disk
trays:
Front Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Solid blue: system is ready
Blinking Blue: system is re-build
Power Button
Power on/off N2200
LCD
Displays current system status and messages
HDD 1 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
HDD 2 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
WAN LED
Blinking green: network activity
USB Copy
●Blinking Blue: USB Copy activity
●Blinking Red: USB Copy failure
HDD Tray
Two HDD trays support 2x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5‖HDDs
USB Copy Button
Copy USB storage contents to N2200
USB Port
(Device Mode)
USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,
USB disks, USB printers.
Power LED
Power Button
LCD
USB Copy Button
USB Port (Device Mode)
Front Door
HDD 1
HDD 2
HDD Tray

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N2200PLUS:
The Thecus N2200PLUS‘s front panel has the device‘s controls, indicators, and hard
disk trays:
Front Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Solid blue: system is ready
Blinking Blue: system is re-build
Power Button
Power on/off N2200PLUS
LCD
Displays current system status and messages
HDD 1 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
HDD 2 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
WAN LED
LAN LED
Blinking green: network activity
Blinking green: network activity
USB Copy
●Blinking Blue: USB Copy activity
●Blinking Red: USB Copy failure
HDD Tray
Two HDD trays support 2x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5‖HDDs
USB Copy Button
Copy USB storage contents to N2200PLUS. (use rear USB port)
USB Port
(Target Mode)
USB 2.0 port to connect to PC (Type Aof target mode)
Power LED
Power Button
LCD
USB Copy Button
USB Port ( Target Mode)
(
Front Door
HDD 1
HDD 2

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N2200EVO:
The Thecus N2200EVO‘s front panel has the device‘s controls, indicators, and hard
disk trays:
Front Panel
Item
Description
Power LED
Solid blue: system is ready
Blinking Blue: system is re-build
Power Button
Power on/off N2200EVO
LCD
Displays current system status and messages
HDD 1 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
HDD 2 LED
Blinking Yellow: HDD activity
Blinking Red: HDD failure
WAN LED
LAN LED
Blinking green: network activity
Blinking green: network activity
USB Copy
●Blinking Blue: USB Copy activity
●Blinking Red: USB Copy failure
HDD Tray
Two HDD trays support 2x 3.5" or 2 x 2.5‖HDDs
USB Copy Button
Copy USB storage contents to N2200EVO. (use rear USB port)
USB Port
(Target Mode)
USB 2.0 port to connect to PC (Type Aof target mode)
Power LED
Power Button
LCD
USB Copy Button
USB Port ( Target Mode)
(
Front Door
HDD 1
HDD 2

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N4100EVO
The N4100EVO‘s front panel displays the unit‘s array of status LED‘s and is also
where you‘ll find the power buttons. See the table below for a detailed explanation
of each:
Item
Description
HDD Trays
There are four hard disk drive (HDD) trays. Each tray supports
a 3.5-inch SATA HDD. The trays have locks for added physical
security and keys are provided with the package.
Power LED
Solid blue: N4100EVO is powered on
Busy LED
Blinking orange: system startup or maintenance; data
inaccessible
Off: system startup complete; system operating normally
WAN LED
Solid green: network link
Blinking green: network activity
LAN LED
Solid green: network link
Blinking green: network activity
Error LED
Solid red: system error detected
Power Button
Power on/off N4100EVO

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Rear Panel
N0204:
The Thecus N0204 miniNAS‘s rear panel features ports and connectors.
HDD1
HDD2
LAN Port
HDD Tray
hook hitch
Power socket
Power Button
USB 1.1 Port

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N2200:
The N2200 rear panel features ports and connectors.
Back Panel
Item
Description
System Fan
System fan that exhausts heat from the unit
LAN Port
LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
Reset Button
Resets the N2200
Immediately press the Reset button on the back. This will reset
your network setting, password.
USB Port
USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,
USB disks, and USB printers
DC IN
For connect the power adaptor
System Fan
LAN Port
USB Port
Reset Button
DC IN

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N2200PLUS:
The N2200PLUS rear panel features ports and connectors.
Back Panel
Item
Description
System Fan
System fan that exhausts heat from the unit
WAN Port
WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
LAN Port
LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
Reset Button
Resets the N2200PLUS
Immediately press the Reset button on the back. This will reset
your network setting, password.
USB Port
USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,
USB disks, and USB printers.
DC IN
For connect the power adaptor
System Fan
WAN Port
USB Port
Reset Button
DC IN
LAN Port

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N2200EVO:
The N2200EVO rear panel features ports and connectors.
Back Panel
Item
Description
System Fan
System fan that exhausts heat from the unit
WAN Port
WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
LAN Port
LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
Reset Button
Resets the N2200EVO
Immediately press the Reset button on the back. This will reset
your network setting, password.
USB Port
USB 2.0 port for compatible USB devices, such as digital cameras,
USB disks, and USB printers.
DC IN
For connect the power adaptor
System Fan
WAN Port
USB Port
Reset Button
DC IN
LAN Port

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N4100EVO
The rear panel of the N4100EVO houses the USB and Ethernet connections, as well
as the power connector. See the table below for descriptions of each:
Item
Description
Power Connector
Connect the included power cord to this connector
WAN Port
WAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch
or router
LAN Port
LAN port for connecting to an Ethernet network through a switch or
router
USB Ports
USB 2.0 ports for storage expansion
USB Port
LAN Port
WAN Port
Power Connector

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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Overview
Your Thecus IP storage is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the
following chapter will help you quickly get your Thecus IP storage up and running.
Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation.
Before You Begin
Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:
1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the
manual.
2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation to prevent static
discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the IP
storage.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the Thecus IP
storage‘s electronic components.
Hard Disk Installation
N0204:
The N0204 miniNAS supports two standard 2.5‖ Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To
install a hard disk into the N0204 miniNAS, follow the steps below:
1. Open 2.5‖ HDD tray from N0204 miniNAS, as the following chart.
Push down
Push up

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2. Install HDD on the tray, as the following chart:
3. Install the tray with HDD into N0204 miniNAS,
please note that the HDD-1 is in left side and
HDD-2 is in right side. The triangular symbol of
tray must be corresponding with the triangular
symbol of back panel. Push the tray back.
N2200/PLUS/EVO:
The N2200/PLUS/EVO supports both 2.5‖and 3.5‖Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To
install a hard disk into the N2200/PLUS/EVO, follow the steps below:
1. Open front cover of the N2200/PLUS/EVO.
2. For 3.5‖HDDs
a. Remove an HDD tray and install a 3.5‖SATA hard disk onto it.
4 screws here