ZyXEL Communications NSA325 v2 User manual

The ZyXEL NSA325 v2 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server provides a convenient operating center
for you to manage and store music, videos, photos and documents in your personal cloud. The
NSA325 v2 oers fast simultaneous multimedia streaming and sharing functions for multiple
UPnP- and DLNA-certied devices in every room at home.
Benets
Hybrid cloud solution oer remote backups and downloads everywhere
Cloud services such as Google DriveTM**, Dropbox, Memopal and others make your life easier, but
wouldn’t it be better if all those can be consolidated into one service. With ZyXEL’s Media Server you can.
The ownCloud feature allows you to centralize all your cloud data in ZyXEL’s Media Servers and oers
fast local access to all your networked devices at home. You can enjoy the exibility to make your data
public or private, share your data to the public and rest assured that your private local cloud data is
extremely safe.
• Superior performance with
powerful 1.6 GHz processor
• Hybrid cloud solution oer
remote backups and downloads
everywhere
• Easy conguration through tablets
and mobile devices
• Streams multiple HD media on
DLNA -enabled devices or AirPlay*
streaming applications
• All-in-one backup solution for
protection of valuable user data
• Access your personal cloud from
any mobile devices with ZyXEL
zCloud, Polkast and ownCloud app
• Energy-ecient design with Wake-
on-LAN, power scheduling and hard
disk hibernation functions
Cloud Media Server with Superior HD
Multimedia Performance Wherever You Go!
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus
Media Server
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus
Media Server
Laptop
Tablet PC
Smartphone
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus
Media Server
Hybrid Cloud Solution
Public
Private
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Enjoy Multimedia On-The-Go with zCloud
With zCloud, collectively view and access all your multimedia contents on your network storage with your mobile device anywhere you go.
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus Media Server
Superior performance
Powered by a 1.6 GHz CPU and 512 MB memory, the ZyXEL NSA325 v2 2-Bay Power Plus Media Server works as your personal cloud so you can quickly
and easily stream media to multiple UPnP- and DLNA-certied devices such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation or DLNA TV in every room in your home.
Play media server contents on TV with AirPlay* or Chromecast
TM
**
Apple TV and ChromecastTM are becoming more popular than ever. ZyXEL’s Media Servers allow you to stream stored media les on Apple TV* or
ChromecastTM** through popular mobile apps including Twonky Beam, BubbleUPnP, Avia and Samsung TV Media. Turn your smart phone into a remote
control for all the media stored on the ZyXEL Media Server!
Hybrid cloud media center for home
Consolidate your clouds in ZyXEL’s Media Servers. The ZyXEL Media Servers work with a wide variety of public cloud services including Dropbox, Google
DriveTM**, Memopal and more! Alternatively, you can create your own private cloud with ownCloud or Polkast for a secured private cloud data. Backup,
playback and download les freely anywhere you go with ZyXEL’s Media Servers.
zCloud
zMedia
With zCloud, collectively view and access all your multimedia contents on your network storage with
your mobile device anywhere you go.
ZyXEL zCloud is available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You can also scan
the QR code to download directly.
zMedia for NSA conguration, system status monitoring, le browsing and media playback.
ZyXEL zMedia is available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You can also scan
the QR code to download directly.
PC/Mac
Smartphone
Tablet
NSA325 v2
Hybrid Cloud
Solution
Public
Cloud
Private
Cloud
Smartphone
TV
Tablet
Apple TV
Chromecast
chrome
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus
Media Server
NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus
Media Server
Smartphone
Smart TV
Tablet
Standard TV Smart TV
iPhone/iPad Android
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NSA325 v2
2-Bay Power Plus Media Server
Specications
System Specications
Networking
• Network protocol:
■ CIFS/SMB, NFS (for Linux/Unix)
■ FTP, HTTP
■ DHCP client
■ PPPoE
■ Network Time Protocol (NTP)
• Network application:
■ Personal Cloud with ownCloud and Polkast
support
■ Media server:
- DLNA 1.5 media server
- UPnP AV server
- iTunes server
- SqueezeCenter support
- Photo album server
■ Web server:
- FTP server
- phpMyAdmin/MySQL/PHP
- RSS client & server
• Smartphone application:
■ zCloud, zMedia, ownCloud, Dropbox,
Polkast, Twonky Beam
• Network application management:
■ User & group management
■ Package Management for setting up
applications
■ One-click-hosting sites download manager
• Network security:
■ Support HTTPS and FTPES (FTP over explicit
TLS/SSL)
■ Encrypted NSA to NSA remote replication
■ Encrypted NSA to external disk archive
backup
Data Management
• Backup support:
■ One-touch copy/sync button for external
USB-capable devices backup
■ Backup planner:
- Instant/Scheduled backup
- NSA to NSA synchronization/archive
backup
- NSA to external USB hard disk backup
■ Google Drive™** and Dropbox support
■ Apple Time Machine support
• Download/Upload support:
■ Auto-download from FTP/HTTP/P2P
download service
■ Scheduled download
■ One-click hosting sites downloading
■ Auto-upload photos and videos to YouTube/
Flickr/FTP server
• File system support:
■ Internal HDD: EXT4
■ External HDD: NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4,
FAT32, ReiserFS, XFS
System Management
• RAID 0, 1, JBOD
• Online rmware upgrade
• Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)
Power and Thermal Management
• Power control:
■ Internal disk hibernation support
■ Scheduled power on/o/reboot
■ Wake-on-LAN support
■ System automatically resume after power
outage
■ APC USB UPS monitoring and auto
shutdown
• Thermal management:
■ Smart fan speed control
■ High temperature alert/buzzer
■ Auto shutdown while high temperature
• Special feature: Hybrid cloud support for
remote backup and download, intuitive user
interface
Application Package Center
• Backup Planner
• Gallery
• NZBGet
• PHP-MySQL
• Polkast
• SqueezeCenter
• Transmission
• WrodPress
Minimum System Requirements
• OS for utility: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 & 64
bit)/8 (32 & 64 bit)
• Browser: IE 7.0+, Firefox 20+, Google Chrome
10+, Safari 5+
Hardware Specications
• 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I/II hard disk interface
supported
• One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connector
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• One USB 3.0 port
• Buttons:
■ Power button
■ Copy/Sync button
■ Reset button
• Smart fan design
• Power consumption:
■ Access mode: 27 watt
■ Hard disk spin-down mode: 7 watt
• Power:
■ Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
■ Output: 12 V DC, 5 A
Physical Specications
• Item dimensions (WxDxH):
207 x 164 x 123 mm (8.15" x 6.46" x 4.84")
• Item weight: 1,257 g (2.77 lb.)
• Packing dimensions (WxDxH):
280 x 173 x 275 mm (11.02" x 6.81" x 10.82")
• Packing weight: 2,260 g (4.99 lb.)
Environmental Specications
Operating Environment
• Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Storage Environment
• Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 95% (Non-condensing)
Certication
• Safety: CE LVD, BSMI
• EMC: CE, FCC class B, C-Tick, BSMI
• Others: DLNA 1.5, UPnP
Package Contents
• Network storage device
• Power adapter
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Support CD
• Warranty card

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subject to change without notice.
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USB 2.0/3.0
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Modem
Internet
NSA325 v2
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Simultaneous
Dual-Band Wireless
AC1750 Media Router
Smartphone
Tablet
DLNA
Game Console
5 GHz
2.4 GHz
Ethernet
USB Cable
HDMI/RCA Cable
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Application Diagram
Front Panel Rear Panel
Smart fan
Kensington
security slot
Power cord
storage hook
2 x USB 2.0 ports
Reset button
1 x Gigabit
Ethernet port
Power input:
12V DC, 5A
Power LED
1 x USB 3.0 port
One-touch
Copy/Sync
button
LED indicators:
System, HDD1,
HDD2, USB,
Copy
* Apple and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
** (C) 2014 Google Inc. All rights reserved. ChromecastTM is a trademark of Google Inc.