Document Outline

• SmartStor Product Manual
• Contents
• Chapter 1: Introduction to SmartStor
  • About This Manual
  • Architecture
  • Protocol Support
  • Key Benefits
  • Specifications
  • Compatible Backup Software
  • Client OS Support
  • Browser Support
• Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
  • Unpacking the SmartStor NS4300N
  • Installing Disk Drives
  • Connecting to the Network
  • Connecting the Power
  • Installing the Software
    • OS Support
    • Installation: Windows
    • Installation: Macintosh
  • Setting up the SmartStor
  • Connecting to PASM
    • Browser Support
    • Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address
    • PASM in your Browser
    • PASM in SmartNAVI
    • PASM in Bonjour
      • Method 1
      • Method 2
  • Shutting Down the SmartStor
• Chapter 3: Connecting to the SmartStor
  • Setting up a Network Drive on a Windows PC
  • Setting up a Network Drive on a UNIX or Linux PC
    • On a Windows or Macintosh PC
      • Setting up UNIX/Linux Service
      • Setting up File Sharing
    • On the UNIX/Linux PC with Command Line Interface
    • On the Linux PC with Graphic Desktop
  • Setting up a Network Drive on a Macintosh PC
    • In PASM
    • On the Macintosh Desktop
  • Connecting a USB Printer to SmartStor
  • Setting up the Print Server on SmartStor
  • Setting up Windows Printing
  • Setting up Linux Printing
  • Setting up Macintosh Printing
  • Connecting a USB Drive
    • Windows PC
    • Linux PC
    • Macintosh PC
  • Disconnecting a USB Drive
  • Setting-up Apple iTunes
    • Downloading the Firefly Plug-in
    • Installing the Firefly Plug-in
    • Installing and Configuring Apple iTunes
• Chapter 4: One Touch Backup
  • Enabling One Touch Backup
  • Creating a Backup Schedule
  • Performing a One Touch Backup
  • Viewing Your Backup Files
  • Restoring Backed-up Files
• Chapter 5: SmartNAVI
  • Working with SmartNAVI
    • Opening the MSN Window
    • Opening the Main Window
    • Choosing a SmartNAVI Language
    • Starting the Advanced Storage Manager (PASM)
      • MSN Window
      • SmartNAVI Tray Icon (Windows only)
    • Viewing SmartNAVI Information
    • Locking the SmartNAVI Window
    • Closing SmartNAVI
      • Alternative Method for Windows
  • Managing Users and Groups
    • Creating a User
    • Creating the Default User
    • Changing User Passwords
    • Changing User Permissions
    • Viewing a List of Users
    • Deleting a User
    • Creating a Group
    • Viewing a List of Groups
    • Adding Members to a Group
    • Deleting Members from a Group
    • Deleting a Group
    • Viewing Quotas
    • Setting Quotas
  • Managing RAID Volumes
    • Creating a RAID Volume
    • Expanding a RAID Volume
    • Viewing RAID Volume Status
    • Viewing a List of RAID Volumes
    • Recreating a RAID Volume
  • Managing Backups
    • Doing a Backup Now
      • Main Window
      • MSN Window
      • Tray Icon
    • Scheduling a Backup
    • Viewing Backup Schedules
    • Changing a Scheduled Backup
    • Deleting a Scheduled Backup
    • Restoring Backed-up Files
    • Viewing the Backup Event Log
    • Saving the Event Log
    • Clearing the Event Log
  • Managing Share Folders
    • Creating a Share Folder
    • Opening a Share Folder
    • Viewing a List of Share Folders
    • Changing Share Folder Permissions
    • Deleting a Share Folder
    • Mounting a Share Folder / Creating a Network Drive
    • Un-mounting a Share Folder / Disconnecting a Network Drive
  • Making Management Settings
    • Configuring a NAS System
      • One Click Setup
      • Advanced Setup
    • Changing Network Settings
    • Locating the SmartStor
    • Choosing a Default NAS System
    • Enabling or Disabling Event Notification
      • Enabling Event Notification
      • Disabling Event Notification
    • Viewing the System Event Log
    • Adding Application Plug-ins
    • Viewing a List of Plug-ins
    • Viewing Plug-in Version Numbers
    • Enabling and Disabling Plug-ins
      • Enabling Plug-ins
      • Disabling Plug-ins
    • Removing Plug-ins
    • Rebooting the SmartStor
    • Shutting Down the SmartStor
      • Using SmartNAVI
      • Directly
    • Restarting the SmartStor
  • Managing Downloads
    • Adding a Link
    • Drag and Drop Files
      • Windows
      • Mac OS X
      • Dragging and dropping files
    • Batch Downloading Files
    • Viewing the Download List
    • Removing a Link
    • Pausing and Resuming a Download
      • Pausing a Download
      • Resuming a Download
    • Viewing the Downloaded List
    • Opening a Downloaded File
    • Deleting a Downloaded File
• Chapter 6: PASM
  • Connecting to PASM
    • PASM in your Browser
    • PASM in SmartNAVI
    • PASM in Bonjour
      • Method 1
      • Method 2
  • Choosing a Language
  • Navigating in PASM
  • Logging out of PASM
  • Setting up SmartStor with the Setup Wizard
    • Step 1 Screen
    • Step 2 Screen
    • Step 3 Screen
    • Step 4 Screen
    • Step 5 Screen
    • Finish Screen
  • Managing Users and Groups
    • Viewing a List of Users
    • Creating a User
    • Changing the Administrator’s Password
    • Changing a User's Password
    • Deleting a User
    • Viewing a List of Groups
    • Creating a Group
    • Adding Members to a Group
    • Removing Members from a Group
    • Deleting a Group
    • Viewing Quotas
    • Setting Quotas
  • Managing File & Print Services
    • Setting up Windows Access
      • Setting up Windows Service
      • Setting up File Sharing
    • Setting up UNIX/Linux Access
      • Setting up UNIX/Linux Service
      • Setting up File Sharing
    • Setting up Macintosh Access
      • Setting up Macintosh Service
      • Setting up File Sharing
    • Setting up FTP Access
      • Setting up FTP Service
      • Setting up File Sharing
    • Setting up your Print Server
    • Setting up your DLNA Server
    • Viewing a List of Plug-ins
    • Enabling and Disabling Plug-ins
      • Enabling Plug-ins
      • Disabling Plug-ins
    • Viewing a List of Folders
    • Modifying Folder Services
    • Adding a Folder
    • Deleting a Folder
    • Setting up Folder Sharing: Windows, Macintosh, FTP
    • Setting up Folder Sharing: UNIX and Linux
  • Managing RAID Volumes
    • Viewing RAID Volume Status
    • Viewing Disk Drive Information
    • Creating a RAID Volume
    • Designating a Spare Drive
    • Migrating a RAID Volume
    • Deleting a RAID Volume
    • Viewing an External USB Drive or Memory Stick
    • Formatting an External USB Drive or Memory Stick
  • Managing Backups
    • Viewing a List of Snapshot Backups
    • Setting up a Snapshot Backup
    • Scheduling a Snapshot Backup
    • Recovering Snapshot Backups
    • Viewing the NAS Replication Schedule
    • Setting up NAS Replication
    • Enabling One Touch Backup
  • Managing the Network Connection
    • Viewing Network Setup Information
    • Making Network Settings
    • Working with Jumbo Frames
    • Working with DDNS
      • Making DDNS Settings
  • Making Management Settings
    • Viewing the Event Log
    • Setting up SMTP Authentication
    • Sending a Test Message
    • Viewing the Email Alert List
    • Adding an Email Alert Recipient
    • Deleting an Email Alert Recipient
    • Upgrading the System Firmware
    • Adding Application Plug-ins
    • Removing Plug-ins
    • Enabling and Disabling the Buzzer
    • Viewing UPS Status
    • Setting up a UPS
    • Setting up System Standby
  • Managing the System
    • Setting System Date and Time
    • Adjusting for Daylight Saving Time
    • Running the Network Time Protocol
    • Viewing the Results of NTP Synchronization
    • Rebooting the SmartStor
    • Shutting Down the SmartStor
      • Using PASM
      • Directly
    • Restarting the SmartStor
    • Locating the SmartStor
    • Viewing System Information
    • Viewing Enclosure Information
    • Enabling the Smart Fan
• Chapter 7: Technology Background
  • Introduction to RAID
    • RAID 0 - Stripe
    • RAID 1 - Mirror
    • RAID 5 - Block Striping with Distributed Parity
    • RAID 10 - Mirror / Stripe
  • Choosing a RAID Level
    • RAID 0
    • RAID 1
    • RAID 5
    • RAID 10
  • Spare Drive
  • Automatic Rebuilding
  • Partition and Format
  • RAID Volume Migration
    • RAID 0
    • RAID 1
    • RAID 5
    • RAID 10
• Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
  • Responding to an Audible Alarm
  • Checking the System Status LED
  • Checking Disk Status LEDs
  • Replacing a Failed Disk Drive
  • Checking RAID Volume Status in PASM
    • SmartStor Responds to a Critical RAID Volume
      • Additional Details about Rebuilds
    • Responding to an Invalid RAID Volume
      • Using the Recover Function
  • Checking File System Status in PASM
    • Rebuilding the File System
  • Checking the Event Log in PASM
    • Responding to Events
  • Checking Enclosure Status in PASM
  • Solving Network Connection Problems
    • Verifying Connections with SmartNAVI
  • SmartStor Lockup
  • Checking Your Email Inbox
  • Restoring the Default Password
  • Resolving a Windows Firewall Issue
• Chapter 9: Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contacting Technical Support
    • Technical Support Services
    • United States
    • The Netherlands
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Taiwan
    • China - Beijing
    • China - Shanghai
  • Limited Warranty
    • Disclaimer of other warranties
    • Your Responsibilities
  • Returning Product For Repair
• Appendix A: Maintenance
  • Upgrading the Firmware
    • Downloading the Firmware Upgrade File
    • Installing the Firmware Upgrade File
  • Connection Problems After Restart
• Appendix B: Important Information
  • GNU General Public License
  • Battery
• Index