Thecus N2310 series User manual

Getting Started
Install, Connect & Use Your Intelligent NAS
2013/9

2Contents
Contents
• Self-RAIDCreationandDriveCapacity..................................................3
• QuickInstallationGuide.........................................................................4
• InstallIntelligentNAS.............................................................................5
• AfterSelf-RAIDCreation,SetUpYourNASin2Steps...........................10
Step 1. Create Thecus ID................................................................................................................. 10
Step 2. Log into Your NAS.............................................................................................................. 12
• StartingtoUseIntelligentNAS...............................................................13
One-press Back Up Your External Drive. ................................................................................... 13
Other Shared Folders in the NAS................................................................................................. 14

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Self-RAID Creation and Drive Capacity
Self-RAID Creation and Drive Capacity
When it comes to NAS, it is necessary to build a RAID volume so you can use various other functions.
Many novice users, however, may not understand the significance of RAID, nor be aware of what
kind of RAID mode would be appropriate for every scenario. Intelligent NAS automatically builds a
RAID volume, thus ensuring your data’s safety. This data protection means that when data on one
of your disks is damaged, RAID 1 implement data redundancy which ensures that the transmission
and processing of data is never interrupted. However, to take advantage of RAID setups, you must
sacrifice some space for these backups. Please see the illustration below for examples of various RAID
scenarios.
If you would like to know more about RAID, please go to:
http://blog.thecus.com/lets-be-ready-for-raid/
Tip:
We recommend using disks with the same
capacity for the same RAID array. This will ensure
that no space is wasted.
Tip:
Even though some RAID levels and Thecus
features oer protecon, you should always plan
alternave backups for sensive data.

4Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide

5
Install Intelligent NAS
Install Intelligent NAS
When installing Intelligent NAS, you will be presented with the screens below:
1. Select language version, then click the "OK" button.

6Install Intelligent NAS

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Install Intelligent NAS
2. Intelligent NAS will scan for a N2310 on your local network and display the results. For new
systems, it will show “Create RAID”. Select it and click the “NEXT”button. An “Install Mode”
window will pop up for you to select “Self-RAID Creation” or “Manual RAID Creation”.

8Install Intelligent NAS
If there is any data on your drives, a “Data found on disk” window will pop up and warn you. If
you want to continue, select the “Continue” option. Otherwise select “Shutdown” to cease system
installation.
During the process, it will display drives’ status: "Initializing" and then "Installing RPM ". You might
need to wait for a few minutes (the time it takes depends on the hard drive capacity, and whether
there is data on the drives). When system installation is complete, it will beep and you can click to
begin using the device.

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Install Intelligent NAS
Tip:
You may click ‘Rescan‘ and refresh the NAS discoveriy page.

10 After Self-RAID Creation, Set Up Your NAS in 2 Steps
After Self-RAID Creation, Set Up Your NAS in 2 Steps
• Step1.CreateThecusID
Register your own Thecus ID and create a free, unique DDNS for your NAS.
Click the "Create Thecus ID" button and enter your email address, desired Thecus ID password and
name.
When you create a Thecus ID, you'll receive an email. Click on the link in the email to activate your
Thecus ID.

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After Self-RAID Creation, Set Up Your NAS in 2 Steps
Modify the DDNS link and click the “OK” button.

12 After Self-RAID Creation, Set Up Your NAS in 2 Steps
• Step2.LogintoYourNAS
Your Thecus ® NAS is now ready to use. Take note of your account details. You can then click the “Start
Browser” button.

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Starting to Use Intelligent NAS
Starting to Use Intelligent NAS
• One-pressBackUpYourExternalDrive
Connect your USB drive to the USB 3.0 port. Press the "Copy" button. The "Copy" light will flash. This
indicates that the NAS is copying the files.
After the "Copy" light stops flashing, the USB drive can be removed.
If later you want to backup the same external drive, any duplicate files on the volume will not be
overwritten. Instead, new backups will be generated.

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• OtherSharedFoldersintheNAS
_P2P_Download_: When you use the Intelligent NAS "BT Download" feature,
the .torrent and downloaded files will be stored here.
_NAS_Piczza_: PiczzaTM is a photo server provided by Thecus. This is Piczza's
root folder.
USB_Copy: Please see the above section for a description of this folder..
Tip:
Long press the power button for about three seconds. You will hear a beep and the power
light will start to blink indicating that the device has entered the shutdown procedure. You
can then release the power button.
The time required to fully power off the device will depend on system conditions such as
what hard drives are installed and what system data protection measures are in place.