Buffalo TeraStation III, 4.0TB Specification

Network Attached Storage

TeraStation Setup Manual

www.buffalotech.com

35011043 ver.02 v 1.0

Contents

Chapter 1 Setup ................................................................3

TeraNavigator Setup ............................................................... 3

Diagrams and Layout .............................................................. 8

Chapter 2 Using your TeraStation ...................................10

Opening a Shared Folder ........................................................ 10

Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC ......................... 11

Adding Additional TeraStations ............................................... 12

Auto Power Mode .................................................................... 13

Opening the Web Admin ......................................................... 14

Adding a Shared Folder .......................................................... 16

Adding Users ........................................................................... 20

Adding Groups ........................................................................ 22

Access Restrictions ................................................................. 23

RAID Arrays ............................................................................ 32

Changing the Admin Password ............................................... 41

Initialization ............................................................................. 42

Chapter 3 Useful Functions .............................................44

RAID Scanning ........................................................................ 44

UPS ......................................................................................... 45

Replication .............................................................................. 46

Time Machine .......................................................................... 48

Sleep Timer ............................................................................. 51

TeraStation Setup Manual 1

Appendix .....................................................................53

Specifications .......................................................................... 53

List of LCD Display .................................................................. 54

Software .................................................................................. 58

Info Folder ............................................................................... 60

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 61

Data Backup ............................................................................ 62

GPL Information ...................................................................... 62

Contact Information (USA / Canada) ....................................... 63

Contact Information (Europe) .................................................. 64

Contact Information (Asia Pacific) ........................................... 65


Chapter 1

Setup

TeraNavigator Setup

To configure your TeraStation, insert the TeraNavigator CD into a Windows computer on the network and follow the directions, or use the following procedure.

1 Connect cables

<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series>

Network

(Hub or Router)

Power Connector

Fasten the plug with the clamp.*

1 2 3

LAN Port 1 * TS-XL Series Only

Ethernet Cable

<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>

<TS-RXL Series>

Power Connector

Power Outlet

AC Cable

Fasten the plug with the clamp.

1 2 3

Network

(Hub or Router)

LAN Port 1

Network

(Hub or Router)

Ethernet Cable

Ethernet Cable

AC Cable

LAN Port 1

Power Connector

Fasten the plug with the clamp.

1 2 3

Power Outlet

Power Outlet

AC Cable

Note:

Use LAN Port 1 for initial setup. After setup, you may connect a second cable to LAN Port 2. If used, configure the IP address of LAN Port 2 at [Network] - [Setting] - [IP Address Settings] in the TeraStation Web Admin or NAS Navigator2.


2 Hold down the power button on the TeraStation for three seconds to turn it on.

3 Wait until the green power LED changes from flashing to lit. In the TS-RXL Series, the LED is not illuminated. Continue to Step 4.

4 Insert the TeraNavigator software CD into your computer. The TeraNavigator wizard will launch.

Click [Begin Installation].

Note:

If the wizard doesn’t open automatically, navigate to the TeraNavigator CD and double-click the icon (TSNavi.exe).

Step through the wizard to connect cables and install software.

Notes:

• For Windows Vista, click [Run TSNavi.exe] when the auto-play screen is displayed. When [A program needs

your permission to continue] is displayed, click [Continue].

• For Mac OS, open the CD and double click on the [TeraNavigator] icon.

• Disable your anti-virus software and firewall before continuing. You may not be able to install the software if

anti-virus software or a software firewall are enabled. After you’ve finished setup, re-enable your firewall and

antivirus software.

5 When the message [Completed] is displayed, click [Launch NAS Navigator2]. NAS Navigator2 will launch.

Note: Alternately, you can click [Next] to display more information about the power mode switch, which can turn the TeraStation on and off automatically.

6 Right-click on your TeraStation’s icon, and choose [Properties] - [IP Settings].

Note:

For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click on the TeraStation icon, then click [Open

Web Admin] - [IP Address].


7 1 Enter the desired IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address.

Note:

If you don’t know how to configure these settings, click [Automatically obtain IP address] to check the box.

2 Click [OK].

Note:

If you are prompted to enter the administrator’s password, enter the

TeraStation’s password (it is set to “password” by factory default).

Continue to set the TeraStation's Clock.

8 Right-Click on the TeraStation icon in NAS Navigator2 and choose [Open Web Admin].

Notes:

• For Mac OS, hold the Control key, click the TeraStation icon, and click [Open Web Admin].

• The TeraStation web-based configuration utility requires Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explore 6.0 Service Pack 2 or later, or Safari 3 or later.

9 Enter the administrator name and password, and click [Login].

Notes:

• The following settings are set by factory default.

Username: admin

Password: password

•The default language for the configuration utility is English. To change the display language,

click [System] - [Settings] - [Language] - [Modify Settings], select [Display Language], and click [Save].

10 Click [System] - [Settings] - [Date and Time].

11 Click [Modify Settings].


12 1 To manually configure the date and time, click [Manual] and adjust [Date],

[Time], and [Time Zone].

Note: Click [Use Local Date/Time] to use your computer's time (or Time

Zone) for the TeraStation's time.

2 Click [Save].

Notes:

• By default, the TeraStation will attempt to use an NTP server to set the time.

• NTP may not be usable in some network environments.

• Please read the terms of use for Internet Multifeed Co. at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is the

group that manages the NTP Server at www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. Internet Multifeed Co. is not responsible for any

loss or damages caused by this service.

• BUFFALO is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or

missing service.

• If your TeraStation fails to automatically obtain the time from NTP Server, verify the settings for the DNS server

address of the TeraStation. You must set a primary DNS server address to specify an NTP server by host name.

Otherwise you will have to specify the DNS server by IP address. You can change the DNS server settings at

[Network] - [Settings] - [IP Address] in the Web Admin.

13

The following settings changes are recommended.

Change your administration password

We recommend that you change the default password to a secure password.

1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users] in the configuration utility.

2 Select [admin] from the user list and click [Edit User].

3 -1 Enter a new password (twice).

-2 Click [Save].

Your administrator password is now changed.

Configure RAID Scanning

RAID Scanning checks your RAID 1, 5 or 10 arrays for problems and automatically fixes any errors it can. To configure:

1 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] - [Modify Settings].

2 Click [Enable] for RAID Scanning.

3 Select the schedule to perform RAID Scanning.

Note: With [Immediate] checked, RAID Scanning will run immediately.

4 Click [Save].

You have completed the settings for RAID Scanning.


14 Double-click on your TeraStation’s icon.

15

The TeraStation’s shared folders are displayed.

Note:

For Mac OS, TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

Setup is now complete. You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.

Note:

Keep the TeraStation updated with the latest firmware. You can download the latest firmware from

www.buffalotech.com. The currently installed firmware version is displayed on the main screen of NAS Navigator2.


Diagrams and Layout

<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series>

1

Front View

2 3 4 5 6

7

8

9

<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>

Front View

1 2 3 4 5 6

7

8

9

<TS-RXL Series>

Front View (with the front cover)

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Series

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Rear View

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Rear View

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Figure: The front cover is open

11 12 14 11 21 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 11 8 10 11

Rear View

19 21 13 14 15 16 17 20 18 19


1 Power Switch

Power ON: Push the Power Switch. When the power is ON, power switch will be illuminated in green (except TS-RXL series).

Power OFF: Press and hold the Power Switch for 3 seconds (or until it beeps).

2 INFO LED

If there is a message about the current status, the amber INFO

LED is illuminated. Check the LCD display for current status.

3 ERROR LED

The red Error LED is illuminated when an error occurs. Check the LCD display for more information.

4 LAN1 LED

When the LAN1 Port is connected to a network, it is illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port1 will be illuminated as well).

5 LAN2 LED

When the LAN2 Port is connected to a network, it is illuminated in green (the light next to the LAN Port2 will be illuminated as well).

6 LCD Display

Displays the status of the TeraStation.

7 Display Toggle Switch

Switches between different display modes.

8 Function Button

Use this button to perform the following operations:

• DirectCopy

• Removal of USB devices

• Rebuild RAID after replacing hard drives

9 Drive Lock

Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or press the Reset Button.

10 Reset Button

With the TeraStation powered on, hold down this button until it beeps (about 5 seconds), to reset the TeraStation’s IP address and Password to the factory defaults. The password will not be reset if this functionality has been disabled from within the Web Admin.

Note: To access the TS-RXL series’ reset button, insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip.

11 Status LEDs 1 - 4

LEDs 1 through 4 will be illuminated in green when the corresponding hard drives are accessed. If an error occurs on a hard drive, the corresponding LED will be illuminated or flash in red or amber.

12 Factory Use Only

TS-XEL Series doesn’t have this port

13 UPS Port

Connect a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

14 USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)

Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB flash drives, and

Digital Cameras can be connected. USB hubs are not supported.

15 LAN Port 1

Connect to a router, hub, or switch on your Ethernet network.

16 LAN Port 2

Use this second Ethernet port for redundancy or backup. For backup, a second TeraStation may be connected directly.

17 Power Mode Switch

Switches between Auto and Manual power modes (page 13).

18 Power Connector

Use the included AC cable to connect to an UPS, surge protector, or outlet.

19 Fan

Do not block the fan when installing the unit.

20 Anti-Theft Security Slot

You can also secure it using an off-the-shelf wire lock.

21 UID Button

The blue LED next to the UID button will be illuminated or turned off every time you push this button on the front or back.


Chapter 2

Using your TeraStation

Opening a Shared Folder

1 Launch NAS Navigator2.

Notes:

2

• For Windows, double-click the [Buffalo NAS Navigator2] icon on your desktop.

• For a Mac, double-click on the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

Double-click on the TeraStation icon.

Note:

This example shows a TS-XL series TeraStation.

Your icon may be different.

3 The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed.

Note:

With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

You can now use the TeraStation's shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.


Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC

Once you’ve connected the first computer to the TeraStation, you don’t have to run the setup program again to connect additional computers. Just install NAS Navigator 2 on each additional computer and use it to open the TeraStation’s shared folder as necessary.

1 Insert the TeraNavigator CD into your computer. TeraNavigator will launch.

Notes:

• For Windows 7/Vista, click [Run TSNavi.exe] when the auto-play screen is displayed.

• If [A program needs your permission to continue] is displayed, click [Continue].

• For Mac OS, double-click on the [TeraNavigator] icon in the utility CD.

2

Click [Install NAS Navigator].

Note:

If this screen doesn’t open, open the CD and double-click on the icon (TSNavi.exe).

3 Step through the wizard to install NAS Navigator 2.

4 After NAS Navigator2 is installed, click the in the right top right corner of the window to close the installer. Then, use NAS Navigator 2 to open the TeraStation’s shared folder.


5 Launch NAS Navigator2.

Note:

• For Windows computers, double-click the [Buffalo NAS Navigator2] icon on the Desktop.

• For a Mac, double-click the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Dock.

6 Double-click on the TeraStation icon.

Note:

This example shows a TS-XL series TeraStation.

Your icon may be different.

7 The TeraStation’s Shared folders are displayed.

Note:

With a Mac, the TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, and displayed in the sidebar of the Finder.

You can now use the TeraStation’s shared folders to save files just like other hard drives.

Adding Additional TeraStations

Run the TeraNavigator installation program from the CD for each TeraStation that you add to the network. You cannot set up multiple TeraStations at the same time.


Auto Power Mode

The TeraStation can be configured to automatically turn on and off with your computer. To use this feature, install NAS

Navigator 2 on your computer(s) and then set the power mode switch on the back of your TeraStation to “Auto”.

<TS-XL Series> <TS-XEL Series>

Manual (default):

In this position, the power button on the front of the TeraStation turns it on and off. It is not affected by the power state of connected computers.

Auto:

In this position, if all connected computers are turned off, the TeraStation will turn off too. If a connected computer is powered on, the TeraStation will power on too.

<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D

Series>

<TS-RXL Series>

Notes:

• After you turn off your computer, it may take several minutes for the TeraStation to shut down.

• When the power mode switch is changed from Auto to Manual or vice-versa, it takes about five minutes for the change to take effect.

• Power on the TeraStation before moving the switch to the Auto position.

• Auto Power Mode doesn’t work if port trunking is enabled or if NasNavi detection is disabled.

• Install NAS Navigator 2 on all computers that will be accessing the TeraStation before switching to Auto

Power Mode.

• Some networks may not support the Auto Power Mode. If you have problems with it, just use Manual

Power Mode.


Opening the Web Admin

1

Double-click [Buffalo NAS Navigator2] on your computer's Desktop.

Note: Click the [NAS Navigator2] icon in the Doc if you are using Mac OS.

2

Right-click the TeraStation icon and choose [Open Web Admin].

Notes:

• For Mac OS, press and hold the Control key, click on the TeraStation icon,

then click [Open Web Admin].

• Please record the TeraStation’s IP address, which is displayed at the

bottom right of the NAS Navigator2 window.

This example shows the TS-XL series’ display.

3

1 Enter Username and Password.

The following settings are the factory defaults.

Username: admin

Password: password

2 Click [Login].

Note:

To login as a guest, type "guest" for the Username, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Guests can check the TeraStation’s name, IP address, workgroup, and disk status. Regular users can change their login passwords as well as check the TeraStation name, IP Address, workgroup, and disk status. Administrator user, "admin" by default, can configure all options.

4

The Web Admin is displayed.

Notes:

• The Web Admin supports Firefox 1.5 or later, Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP2 or later, and Safari 3 or later. It may not display properly in other browsers.

• The Web Admin may not display correctly in Internet Explorer due to your browser security settings. If this happens, navigate to [Tools] - [Internet Options] - [Security] on Internet Explorer, and set the Security Settings to [Local Intranet].


The home page of the Web Admin contains the following items.

[Shared Folders]

Add or delete Shared Folders; configure Access Restrictions, DirectCopy,

DFS and TeraSearch.

[Users/Groups]

Add, delete, and configure Users and Groups.

[Network]

Configure Network, Workgroup, and NFS settings.

[System]

Configure Name, Date and Time, RAID setup, RAID Scanning, Check Disk/Format Disk, Backup, Replication,

Email Notification, Sleep Time, UPS Settings, Restore/Format.

[Extensions]

Configure Web Access, Print Server, and Time Machine.

Notes:

• You may also open the TeraStation’s Web Admin by typing the IP address that you wrote down in step 2 into the address field of your browser. Press the <Enter> key and bookmark this page in your browser so that you can return to it easily.

• With Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you can open the TeraStation’s Web Admin from within Safari with Bonjour.

1 Launch the Safari Browser.

2 Click on the [Show all Bookmarks] icon at the top left of the Safari menu.

3 Click [Bonjour] - [(TeraStation Name)] from the bookmark.

4 Enter your user name and password, and click [Login].

This completes opening the Web Admin.


Adding a Shared Folder

1

1 In the Web Admin, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].

2 Click [Create Folder].

2

1 Set Name, Shared Folder Support and so on.

2 Click [Save].

You have created a new shared folder.

Notes:

• Shared folder names can contain up to 12 alphanumeric letters (or 6 2-byte letters). Hyphens and underscores may be used. Do not use a number or symbol as the first letter of a shared folder name.

• You can enter up to 50 alphanumeric characters (25 characters for 2-byte) for the description. Hyphens, underscores, and spaces may be used. Don’t use a number or symbol as the first letter of the name.

• You may create up to 400 shared folders on the TeraStation.


Recycle Bin

Each shared folder on the TeraStation that is connected by SMB may have the recycle bin enabled or disabled from within the Web Admin. If enabled, deleted data from a shared folder will be temporarily moved to a [Trashbox] subfolder. To recover deleted data, open the [Trashbox] subfolder and move files.

Notes: To delete all files in the Recycle Bin, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] - [Empty recycle bin of each folder] on the Web Admin.

Read-only Shares

A folder may be configured as read-only by selecting [Read Only] from Shared Folder Attributes.

Notes: The default setting is [Read & Write].

A shared folder whose attribute is set to read-only is read-only for all users, even if they are assigned write permissions on the share.

When a shared folder is configured to be read-only, the message "(Read Only)” is added to the description of that share folder.

Hidden Shares

In the Web Admin, click [Shared Folder] and select [Hidden Share] on [Folder Mode (SMB Only) ]. Click [Save].

Only SMB shares may be hidden. If other protocols are checked for the share, such as AFP, FTP, or SFTP, you cannot select [Hidden Share].

To open a hidden share, click [Start] - [Run] and enter \\TeraStation Name\Shared Folder name$\. Example: If your TeraStation is named "TS-XL001" with the default share "share” hidden, enter \\TS-XL001\share$\.


Technical Restrictions

• Windows does not support some characters that OS X and the TeraStation allow. So, if you create a filename on a Mac with any of the following characters, it will not display correctly on a Windows computer. With Mac OS X 10.2 or later, you may have to connect to the TeraStation via AFP in order to display or copy any of the following characters: ? [ ] / ¥ = + < > ; : ” , | *

• Do not use any of the following words as a Username or Group Name: root, bin, daemon, sys, adm, tty, disk, lp, sync, shutdown, halt, operator, nobody, mail, news, uucp, ftp, kmem, utmp, shadow, users, nogroup, all, none, hdusers, admin, guest, man, www, sshd, administrator, ftpuser, apache, mysql.

• Do not use any of the following words as a shared folder name: info, spool, usbdisk1, usbdisk2, usbdisk3, usbdisk4, lost+found, global, printers, homes, lp, auth, ram, disk1, disk2, disk3, disk4, array1, array2.

• When using 2-byte characters (such as Japanese), make folder or file names with 80 characters or less. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters.

• You cannot set hidden or read-only attributes to folders or files on a TeraStation from Windows. To set an attribute for a share on the TeraStation, use the TeraStation’s Web Admin. In [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup], click the shared folder you want to configure. Select [Read Only] or [Read & Write] from [Shared Folder Attributes], and [Hide Share] from [Folder Mode (SMB Only)].

• If local characters aren’t displayed properly in a Shared Folder or Workgroup name, use alphabetical character.

• If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, information files for Macintosh may be automatically generated. Do not delete these files from a Windows computer. Otherwise, you may no longer access folders from Macintosh.

• A volume name mounted by Finder from Mac OS X 10.3.9 may be corrupted when connected via SMB. File names and data should be fine.

• On Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.5.6, you cannot search by Spotlight while connected via AFP. In such a case, use SMB connection or use

Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.

• TeraStation belongs to the default zone specified by an AppleShare Server. You cannot specify a zone.

• Date and Time stamp information stored on a TeraStation’s hard disk or a USB hard disk connected to the TeraStation may be updated by an attached OS, and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

• If you display size of hard drives through the Web Admin, it will show a larger value than that shown by Windows’ drive properties.

• If you change a TeraStation’s settings in TeraStation while transferring files, the file transfer may be aborted.

• Copying files to TeraStation is protected by the Journaling File System. However, the following events may occur if you cancel or abort a copy.

- Data configured (TeraStation, User or Group names) may be lost.

- The copied file may be incomplete and it may not be deleted. In such a case, restart TeraStation and delete the file, and try copying the file again.

• Although you format TeraStation’s hard disk, [Percent Used] or [Amount Used] in the Web Admin will not show 0 (zero). This is because some space is used for the system.

• Set the TeraStation’s username and password the same as the user’s username and password for logging into the Windows network. If they are different, you may not be able to access share folders with access restrictions.

• Click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup] - [Empty recycle bin of each folder] in the Web Admin to delete all of the contents of the

[Recycle Bin] folder in the shared folder.


• Do not set the same network address for LAN port1 and LAN port 2, or data transmission may be unstable. If this happens, initialize the TeraStation with the Reset Button.

• If you want to access a different network from the TeraStation, use LAN port 1. LAN port 2 cannot access beyond the local subnet as it doesn’t have a default gateway.

Examples: You cannot use the Mail Notification (cannot find the mail server). You cannot find a TeraStation/LinkStation which specified as a backup destination by IP address.

To resolve, place the TeraStation on the same subnet as the device that you are trying to connect to via LAN port 2.


Adding Users

1

1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Users].

2 Click [Create User].

2

1 Enter [Name], [Password], and [Description].

2 Click [Save].

Notes:

• Usernames can contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used. Do not use a symbol as the first character of a name.

• User descriptions may contain up to 50 alpha-numeric characters (25 characters for 2-byte characters). Hyphens and underscores may also be used. Do not use a number or symbol as the first character of a user description.

• You may register up to 300 local users with the TeraStation.

• Passwords can contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Hyphens, underscores, commas, semi-colons, periods, @, !, #,

$, %, &, ', (, ), *, +, /, <, >, =, ?, [, ], ^, {, }, |, and ~ (tildes) may be used. Do not use any symbol except the underscore as the first letter of a password.

• Set the TeraStation’s username and password the same as the user’s username and password for logging into the

Windows network. If they are different, the user may not be able to access shared folders with access restrictions.

• Repetitive deletions and additions of users may cause the quota feature to not work properly. Even though the data is copied by the backup function of the TeraStation, the Quota feature may not work properly if a user ID/group ID is duplicated. In such a case, use a user name/group name of an unused user ID or group ID.

• To assign quotas for users, check [Enable] for User Quota and enter a limit in GB.

• If the user ID is left blank, a user ID will be automatically assigned. When using the Quota feature, use numbers between

1000 and 1999 to set a group ID manually. Make sure that user ID are unique.


Importing Users

To import many users at once, enter the following information in the [Input CSV format data] field on [Users/

Groups] - [Local Users] on Web Admin, and click [Import].

Format of the user information: Username (required), Password (required), and Description (optional)

Example) username1, password1, description1 username2, password2, description2 username3, password3, description3

…

Notes:

• It may take about 1 hour depending on the number of users you import. Please note that you cannot use the Web

Admin while the system is busy.

• Use commas as separators. Do not use spaces before or after the commas.

• If a line is incorrectly formatted, then the user in that line will not be registered.

• If a username is already registered on the TeraStation, that user will be overwritten.

• Commas should not be used in usernames, passwords, or user descriptions


Adding Groups

1

1 Click [Users/Groups] - [Local Groups] in the Web Admin.

2 Click [Create Group].

2

1 Enter Group Name and Description.

2 Select users who join a group, click [Add].

3 Click [Save].

Notes:

• Group names can contain up to 12 alphanumeric letters. Hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used. Do not use any symbol except underscore as a first letter of the name.

• Group descriptions may contain up to 50 alphanumeric characters (25 characters for 2-byte characters). Hyphens and underscores may also be used. Do not use a number or symbol as the first character of a group description.

• You may register up to 300 groups with the TeraStation.

• Repetitive deletions and additions of groups may cause the quota feature to not work properly. Even though the data is copied by the backup function of the TeraStation, the Quota feature may not work properly if a user ID/group ID is duplicated. In such a case, use a user name/group name of an unused user ID or group ID.

• f the Group ID is left blank, a Group ID will be automatically assigned. When using the Quota feature, use numbers between 1000 and 1999 to set a group ID manually. Make sure that a user ID does not duplicate to other users.

• To set a quota for a group, check [Enable] for Group Quota, and enter the maximum disk space allotted in GB.


Access Restrictions

Setting Access Restrictions for Users/Groups

The TeraStation allows you to specify which groups and users can access specific shared folders.

1

Register Users and Groups to the TeraStation as described in the previous sections.

2

1 In the Web Admin, click [Shared Folders] - [Folder Setup].

2 Click the shared folder you want to set Access Restrictions for.

3

Click [Access Restrictions].

4

Click [Add].

Note:

The procedure described here shows an example of how to set the access restrictions for local users. To set the access restrictions on Local Groups bases, click [Local Groups] - [Add].


5

1 Check users or groups that you want to allow to access to the share.

2 Click [Add].

6

Select the level of privilege for the user or group you added.

7

Click [Save].

You have completed configuring access restrictions.

Notes:

• If you log on from a Microsoft Network Domain, you can set the access restrictions with the user names/group names which are registered on the domain.

• If a specific user is assigned both Read Only and Read & Write, they will have Read Only access. The most restrictive access is always used.


Access Restrictions on NT Domain

The TeraStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an NT Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only.

1

Create an account on the Domain Controller for the TeraStation.

Note: If there is an option to "Accept accounts for computers with Windows 2000 or earlier", then select it.

2

Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modif y Settings] in the

Web Admin.

3

1 Select [NT Domain].

2 Select [NT Domain Name].

3 Select [NT Domain Controller Name].

4 Enter an Administrator password.


6 Enter WINS Server IP Address

7 Click [Save].

4

Follow the instructions in the previous section to add access restrictions to the domain.

Notes:

• Domain names can contain up to 15 alphanumeric letters. Hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used. Do not use a number or symbol as the first letter of a domain name.

• Domain controller names can contain up to 12 alphanumeric letters. Hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used.

Do not use a number or symbol as the first letter of a domain name.


Restrictions

• If you change the TeraStation’s Name, you will no longer be able to use Domain Users/Groups or access restrictions.

Rejoin the domain.

• If a domain user name contains more than 20 characters, the TeraStation truncates it to 20 characters.

• The TeraStation only downloads the first 1000 users or the first 1000 groups from a Domain Controller.

• If you operate TeraStation as a member server of NT Domain or Active Directory Domain, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.

• When you change the user or group settings on the domain controller, these changes may not take effects immediately on TeraStation. If you need to reflect changes on the domain controller immediately, reboot TeraStation.

• While you are operating TeraStation as a member server of NT Domain or Active Directory and you change the

[Authentication Method] in [Network] - [Workgroup Settings] to [Workgroup] on the Web Admin, the computer account on the domain controller will not be deleted automatically.

• If it has already joined the domain network, you cannot connect to the TeraStation via FTP using a domain user account.


Access Restrictions on Active Directory

The TeraStation can download users, groups, and passwords from an Active Domain server. This procedure is recommended for system administrators only.

1 1 Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modif y Settings] in the Web

Admin.

2 1 Select [Active Directory].

2 Enter an Active Directory Domain Name (NetBIOS name).

3 Enter an Active Directory Domain Name (DNS name).

4 Enter an Active Directory Domain Controller Name (Computer name).



7 Enter WINS Server IP Address

8 Click [Save].

3

Follow the instructions on page 23 to 24 to add Access Restrictions to Domain Users/Domain Groups.

You have completed the settings for this feature.


Restrictions when administrating in Active Directory Domain

• When you have the TeraStation joined to an Active Directory domain, you must specify the DNS Server which can • resolve names for Active Directory domain.

• After building an Active Directory domain, the administrator's password which is needed to join the Active Directory

Domain must be changed at least once, or joining the Active Directory domain will fail.

• Active Directory domain's DNS name and NetBIOS name must be identical.

• If there are more than 5 minutes differences between the TeraStation’s clock and the Domain controllers' clock, joining the domain or authenticating domain user or group may fail.


Access Restrictions through Delegate Authority to External SMB Server

To permit access to the TeraStation by administrating all user accounts and passwords together using a delegate server, follow procedures below. This is recommended for network administrators only.

Notes:

• For Windows 7/Vista, Windows Server 2003/Server 2008 Users

• When setting Access Restrictions via Delegate Authority to External SMB Server, you need to change the security setting on Windows 7/Vista and Windows Server 2003/Server 2008.

• Select [Start] - [Buffalo] - [File Security Tool] - [File Security Tool] and select [Change the file security level] to change the security level (when changing back again, select [Change back the file security level]).

Notes:

• [File Security Tool] can be installed only on Windows 7/Vista, Windows Server 2003/Server 2008 from the CD included with this product.

• During the initial setup, the message, [Changing the security level. Are you sure?] is displayed. Click [Yes] and follow the instructions on the screen to restart your PC .

• Clicking [Yes] on the message for converting to Local Users which is displayed when applying changing External SMB

Server Settings will convert all Local Users registered on the TeraStation to External SMB Server Users. You must set the

Local user password again after resetting the External SMB Server.


1

Click [Network] - [Workgroup/Domain] - [Modif y Settings] in the Web

Admin.

2

3

1 Double click [Workgroup].

Notes: Even if you will use this unit in a domain environment, select

[Workgroups].

2 Select [Delegate Authority to External SMB Server].

1 Click [Automatic User Registration]. Check [Enable Authentication Shared

Folder]. If using Windows Domain Controller, check [Use Windows

Domain Controller as Authentication Server].

2 Enter [Authentication Server Name or IP Address].

Note: If you will be connecting using AFP and FTP, entering an IP address for the authentication server is recommended.

3 Enter an Authentication Share Folder Name.

4 If you want to allow access by local users in addition to externally authenticated use, select [Allow].

5 Click [Save].

Notes:

• Match the Workgroup name of this product and the Windows Domain Controller's domain Name if you would like to specify the Windows Domain Controller as an External Authentication S Server.

• A Workgroup Name can be up to 15 alpha numerical character-length (or 7 two-byte characters). Hyphens, underscores, and periods may be used.

• Don’t use a number or symbol as the first letter of a workgroup name.


4

An Authentication Shared Folder is created on the TeraStation.

When a user who is registered to the specified External Server opens the Authentication Shared Folder, he/she will be automatically registered as a TeraStation user (you can directly register users).

Notes:

• A user who is automatically registered will belong to the "hdusers" group. They can be set to belong to any group from the Group settings.

• Access Restrictions to shared folders can be set for the User Name obtained

• User Name registered will be displayed when clicking [Users/Groups] - [External Users]. To delete a user that automatically registered, select the user and click [Delete External Users].

• When connecting using AFP and FTP, always use an IP address. Authentication may fail if a Server Name is used.

• Enter the IP address when specifying a server in a different subnet.

• AFP and FTP connections do not allow obtaining user information by delegating authority to External SMB

Server.

5

Follow the instructions on pages 23 and 24 to add access restrictions to External Users/Groups.

You have completed the settings for the Authentication Server.

Restrictions when administrating Delegate Authority option

• If you cannot access the TeraStation while logged into Windows using the account information registered to the authentication server, you cannot access shared folders on the TeraStation or set access restrictions.

• If you use the Delegate Authority option, you cannot connect as a guest user via AFP.

• If you use the Delegate Authority option, you cannot connect as a Anonymous user via FTP.


RAID Arrays

TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL series TeraStations default to RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives), TS-WXL/R1 series default to RAID 1 mode, and

TS-WXL/1D series default to Normal mode. The characteristics of each type of RAID are described below. If you change the RAID mode, all of the data on the hard drive is deleted. Always back up any important data before changing the RAID mode.

Note:

In this document, "Recovery" means putting the TeraStation back to the state it was in before the malfunction happened. It does not mean reading data from failed hard drives.

• RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) (Default for TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL Series)

Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 4 hard drives.

Uses 4 hard drives as one array. It generates parity during writes, so access speeds are slower than other RAID modes.

Usable space is the sum of 3 hard drives' space. If one hard drive in the array is damaged, you can recover data by replacing the hard drive. You cannot recover data if 2 or more drives are damaged.

• RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives)

Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 3 hard drives.

Uses 3 hard drives as one array. It generates parity during writes, so access speeds are slower than other RAID modes.

Usable space is the sum of 2 hard drives’ space. You can designate a 4th drive as a hot spare, which will boot automatically if one of the drives in the array fails. If one hard drive in the array is damaged, you can recover data by replacing the hard drive. You cannot recover data if 2 or more drives are damaged.

• RAID 10 mode

Note: TS-WXL/R1 and TS-WXL/1D TeraStations don’t support this mode, as they don’t have 4 hard drives

RAID 10 combines 4 hard drives into a single array. Usable space is the sum of the capacity of 2 hard drives. Data is written quickly and access speed is faster than other RAID modes except for RAID 0. Since the same data is written to 2 hard drives at the same time, if drive in a pair (1-2 or 3-4) is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged hard drive. If both 1-2 or 3-4 hard drives are damaged, you cannot recover data.


• RAID 1 mode (TS-WXL/R1 Series Default Settings)

Uses 2 hard drives as one array. You can use up to 2 arrays on TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL Series. The space you can use is 1 hard drive's space for each array. The same data is written to 2 drives at once. If a drive is damaged, data can be recovered by replacing the damaged hard disk. If both drives in an array are damaged, data cannot be restored. You can create an array and designate another drive as a hot spare (which will boot automatically when one of the hard drive fails) in TS-

XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL TeraStations. You can use 2 drives to create a RAID 1 array, use anther drive as a hot spare, and use another as a regular drive, all at once.

• RAID 0 mode

This mode uses multiple hard drives as a single array. The disk space you can use is the total space of all hard drives used.

This is the fastest of the TeraStation’s RAID modes. If any hard disks are damaged, you cannot recover data.

• Normal Mode (TS-WXL/1D Series Default Settings)

This mode uses the hard drives inside the TeraStation as individual hard disks. The disk space you can use is the total space of all hard drives in the TeraStation. If a hard disk is damaged, you cannot recover data from that drive.

Note: During a recovery, the TeraStation’s front LED display shows “RAID ARRAY* Resyncing” and file transfer speeds are slower than usual until the RAID array is rebuilt.


• Using Normal mode

1

Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Array] in the Web Admin.

2

3

Click [Create RAID Array].

Select the array you want to configure.

4

When [Are you sure you want to change RAID mode?] is displayed, click [Apply].

5

The confirm operation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].

6

Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

You have now set up Normal mode. Refer to page 16 to create a shared folder.

Confirm Operation screen

When you perform any of the following tasks, a confirmation screen is displayed . To continue, enter the displayed number within 60 seconds and click [Apply].

• Changing structures of RAID array (Create/Delete)

• Delete Folder

• TeraStation's Restore Factory Defaults

• Format TeraStation

• Empty recycle bin of each folder

• Format Array or Disk

• Remove Disk

• Rebuild RAID array

• Configure hot spare

• Configure normal mode

Confirm Operation Screen


• Using RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives)

1

Change system to normal mode (previous page).

2


3

4

Click the array you want to configure.

Select hard disks (all 4 of them) to use in RAID5.

5

1 Select [RAID5].

2 Click [Create Raid Array].

Note:

Building the RAID array will take approximately 10 hours per TB. File transfers will be slower during this period.

While the "RAID ARRAY x Resyncing" message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation. If you turn it off, the configuration process will start over.

6


7


You have now set up a RAID 5 array. Turn to page 16 to create a shared folder.


• Use in RAID5 mode (3 hard drives)

1

Change system to normal mode (page 34).

2


3

4


Select hard disks (3 of them) to use in RAID5.

5

1 Select [RAID5].


Note:


While the “RAID ARRAY x Resyncing” message is displayed on the LCD screen, do not turn off the TeraStation. If you turn it off, the configuration process will start over.

6


7


You have now set up a RAID 5 array. Refer to page 40 to configure a hot spare with the remaining drive. Turn to page 16 to create a shared folder.


• Using in RAID 10 mode

1


2


3

4


Select hard drives (all 4 of them) to use in RAID10.

5

1 Select [RAID 10].


Note:



6


7


You have now set up a RAID 10 array. Turn to page 16 to create a shared folder.



1


2


3

4

Click the array you want to set.

Click hard disks (Disk 1 and Disk 2, or Disk 3 and Disk 4) in RAID1.

5

1 Select [RAID 1].


Note:



6


7


You have set up a RAID 1 array. Repeat the steps to create a second RAID 1 array with the other two drives, or refer to page 40 to configure a hot spare with one of the remaining drives. Turn to page 16 to create a shared folder.



1


2


3

4


Select all available hard drives.

5

1 Select [RAID 0].


6

The confirm operation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within

60 seconds, and click [Apply].

7


You have set up a RAID 0 array. Turn to page 16 to create a shared folder.


• Configuring a Hot Spare

If you have 3 drives in a RAID 5 array, or 2 drives in a RAID 1 array, then you can configure another drive as a hot spare. If one of the drives in the array fails, the TeraStation will switch over to the hot spare immediately.

1


2

3

Click an array which is set either RAID5 or RAID1.

Click [Set to spare-disk].

Notes:

If a hot spare is configured, click [Set to normal disk] to change the hot spare to a normal disk.

4

The confirm operation screen will appear. Enter the number shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds and click [Apply].

5


You have now configured a hot spare.

Note:

All data in the hot spare drive will be deleted when it is configured as a hot spare and again when it changes over from a spare to a drive in the array.


2

3

Changing the Admin Password

1

Click [Users/Groups] - [Users] in the Web Admin.

1 Click [admin] from the user list.

2 Click [Edit User].

1Enter Password and Confirm Password.

2Click [Save].

You’ve now changed the admin password.

Notes:

• Passwords can contain up to 20 alphanumeric letters. Spaces, hyphens, underscores, commas, semicolons, (, ), @, !, #, $,

%, &, ', *, +, /, <, >, =, ?, [, ], ^, {, }, |, and ~ (tildes) may be used. Do not use a symbol besides underscore as the first letter of a password.

• The admin username "admin" cannot be changed. (Ver.1.10 or later, the username can be changed.)

• You cannot assign access restrictions to the “admin” account, or use it for WebAccess.


Initialization

To reset the TeraStation to its factory default settings, power on the unit and hold down the reset button for five seconds.

Location of the reset button varies according to model. You will need to open or remove the drive door to access it. A key for the drive door is included in your TeraStation package.

<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series> <TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>

Reset Button

<TS-RXL Series>

Reset Button

* View with the front cover open

To press the reset button on the TS-RXL TeraStation, insert the tip of an unfolded paper clip.

Notes:

• Normally, holding down the reset button initializes settings for IP address, Ethernet frame size, admin password, SSL key, port trunking (default is off), and NASNavi detection (default is on). The ability to reset the admin password may be turned off in the Web Admin. You can also initialize settings from in the Web Admin (next page).

• To disable resetting the admin password from the initialization button, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format] and select [Keep current admin password]. Click [Save].

• If you disable resetting the admin password from the reset button, you can no longer configure the TeraStation if you forget the password. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place.


Initialization in the Web Admin

In the Web Admin, you can initialize the following settings, including things that are not initialized from the reset button.

TeraStation Name, Description, NTP Settings, Workgroup Settings, Network Services, Shared Folders Settings, USB Disk Settings,

RAID Scanning, Timer ON/OFF, Upon restore, Restrictions on Shared Folders, User Settings, User/Group, Notification Settings,

Synchronization with UPS, Backup Settings, Admin password, Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask and etc.), Time Machine,

Web Access, DFS, DirectCopy, NFS, TeraSearch, Alert Sound Settings, Front Panel Settings, Language, Syslog, PrintServer

1

Navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format] in the Web Admin.

2

Click [Restore TeraStation].

3

The [Confirm Operation] screen is displayed.

Enter the exact same number as shown in the [Confirmation Number] field within 60 seconds, and click [Apply].

4


Notes:

• To disable resetting the admin password from the reset button, navigate to [System] - [Restore/Format] and select [Keep current admin password]. Click [Apply].

• If you disable resetting the admin password from the reset button, you can no longer configure the TeraStation if you forget the password. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place.


Chapter 3

Useful Functions

RAID Scanning

A RAID Scanning checks your TeraStation’s RAID 1, 5 or 10 array and automatically fixes any problems it finds. If you’re using a RAID array, it’s recommended that you perform regular RAID scans.

1

1 Click [System] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning] in the TeraStation’s Web

Admin.

2 Click [Modify Settings] under [RAID Scanning].

2

1 Click [Enable].

2 Select a schedule for RAID Scanning.

NOTE: Check [Shutdown] to automatically shut down the TeraStation whenever a RAID error occurs.

3 Click [Save].

Notes:

• Check [Begin Immediate RAID Scan] and click [Save} to immediately initiate RAID scanning

• To stop a RAID scan, click [Abort RAID Scanning].

RAID Scanning is now configured.


UPS

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can protect the TeraStation from power outages and brownouts. To use the

TeraStation with a UPS, proceed as follows:

1

Plug the power cable of the UPS to a wall socket.

2

Connect the AC cable of the TeraStation to the UPS.

3

Connect the UPS to the TeraStation with a USB or serial connection.

4

Turn on the UPS, then the TeraStation.

5

In the TeraStation’s Web Admin, click [System] - [Power Management] - [UPS Settings].

6

Click [Modify Settings].

7

1 Select [Enable].

2 Configure each setting.

3 Click [Save].

Notes:

• If the UPS has shut down the TeraStation because of a power outage, make sure that power has been restored before restarting the TeraStation. If the TeraStation is restarted after a shutdown, but power is not available, then the UPS will not shut down the TeraStation a second time even if its battery is running low.

• If the TeraStation is set to use UPS recovery, then the UPS will restart the TeraStation when normal power is restored.


Replication

Replication will mirror data on your TeraStation to a second TeraStation. An exact duplicate of a data share on the first

TeraStation is copied to the second TeraStation virtually simultaneously. To configure Replication, use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 2 on the first TeraStation to LAN port 2 on the second TeraStation. The first TeraStation should be connected to the local Network by LAN port 1. Configure replication as described below.

1

2

Click [Add].

3

Click [System] - [Backup] - [Replication] on the TeraStation Web Admin.

1 Select replication source folder.

2 Select replication target folder.

3 Click [Save].

4

Read the alert message carefully and click [OK].

Replication configuration is complete.


Notes:

• If the first TeraStation goes down, you can switch to the second TeraStation by moving the main Ethernet cable from the first TeraStation to the second TeraStation’s LAN port 1.

• Replication copies data only, not users or settings. To back up users, groups, and passwords from a TeraStation, use the

NS-SHFT utility.

• If a backup password is set for a share, then that share cannot be selected as a backup target for replication.

• Replication copies data from the source folder to a target folder. Please note that any data in the target folder that is not in the backup source folder will be deleted.

• Only folders on TeraStations which support Replication (TS-XL, TS-XEL, TS-WXL, TS-RXL, TS-HTGL, TS-RHTGL Series and so on) can be selected as replication source folders or target folders.

• Up to 64 shares can be selected for replication.

• Only data written by SMB and CIFS (Windows) and AFP, NFS, SFTP, FTP and FTPS (Apple) can be mirrored by the replication function.

• Replication transfers files asynchronously. It may take time to transfer files depending on the network environment or status of TeraStation operations.

• Replication will retry file transfers if they fail because of a network problem. If the retry fails, the TeraStation’s Error LED will light and an alarm will sound. To repair, fix the network problem, then in the TeraStation’s Web Admin, navigate to

[System] - [Backup] - [Replication] and click [Resynchronize].

• Do not set multiple Backup Targets for one Backup Source. Multiple transfer processes for Replications will run, and system performance will be adversely affected.

• Do not replicate a share that is the target of Time Machine backups by Mac OS X.

• System performance may be degraded if Mac OS X writes to the replication source folder with an AFP connection. If this occurs, connect via SMB for better performance.

• When replicating to a USB drive, a folder which has the same name as the backup source will be created on the USB drive. If the same folder name already exists on the USB drive, any files in that folder will be deleted.

• External hard drives formatted with FAT 16 or FAT 32 should not be used with replication. For best results with the

TeraStation, format your external USB hard drive with XFS or EXT3.


2

3

4

5

Time Machine

Time Machine is a backup program included with Mac OS X 1.5 and later. To use it with the TeraStation, configure the

TeraStation as described below.

1 In the TeraStation Web Admin, navigate to [Network] - [Network] -

[Network Services] and click [AFP].

Select [Enable] and click [Save].

Note:

Settings for both LAN port 1 and 2 are the same (ports cannot be configured separately).

1 Click [Shared Folders].

2 Choose a shared folder to configure as a backup destination for Time

Machine.

1 Check [Apple] under [Shared Folder Support].

2 Click [Save].

1 Navigate to [Extensions] - [Time Machine].

2 Click [Modify Settings].


6

1 Select [Enable].

2 Select the shared folder that you set in step 3.

3 Click [Save].

7

1 Enter the Mac’s host name.

2 Enter the Mac’s Ethernet MAC address.

3 Click [Create].

Note:• A Macintosh computer’s host name can be found under [Computer Name] in [System Preferences] - [Sharing].

Examples: If Computers on your local network can access your computer at "bbbbbbbbbb.local", enter ‘bbbbbbbbbb" for the host name. If it is "cccccccccc.eee-ee.local", enter "cccccccccc" for the host name. If it is "dddddddddd.fff-ff.jp", enter "dddddddddd" for the host name.

• A Macintosh computer’s Ethernet MAC address is available from its network page.

1 From the Apple menu, select [About This Mac], then [More Info].

2 System Profiler will open. Click [Network] on the left side.

3 The Ethernet MAC address will have a BSD Device Name of “en0”. It will be labeled “IPv4 Addresses”. Copy the address and paste it into

[Target MAC address].

Note:

The folder <Macintosh Host Name>_<Macintosh MAC address>.sparsebundle will be created in the shared folder that was selected as the target share for Time Machine in step 3. Do not delete this folder or change its name, or

Time Machine will not work properly. .


8

From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences].

9

Click [Time Machine].

10

Click [Choose Backup Disk].

11

Select TeraStation, and click [Use for Backup].

12 Enter a user name and password with the rights to access the shared folder of the TeraStation, and click [Connect].

13

Note:

If the backup target folder on the TeraStation does not have access restrictions configured, type “admin” for the username and “password” for the Password.

Make sure that Time Machine is "on". A backup will start in 120 seconds. Time

Machine will run in the background, and you can use your Mac as usual. For information on using Time Machine, do a search for “Time Machine” in your

Mac’s help.

Your TeraStation is now configured for use with Time Machine.


Sleep Timer

Sleep Timer will automatically turn your TeraStation on and off at specific times to save energy. In Sleep mode, the

TeraStation’s hard drives, display panel, and LED lights are turned off. To use Sleep Timer, set your TeraStation’s Power

Mode Switch to “Manual”. Sleep Timer is not usable when the Power Mode Switch is set to “Auto”.

1

In the Web Admin, navigate to [System] - [Power Management] - [Sleep Timer].

2

Click [Modify Settings].

3

Specify the Timer Interval, Wake up at time, and Begin Sleeping at time.

You can set up to 3 timers. Wake up at times may be set from 0:00 to 23:45.

Begin Sleep at times may be se from 0:00 to 27:45. If “Begin Sleep at” is set to 24:00 or later, then “Wake up at” can be set from 4:00 to 23:45. 24:00 is equivalent to 0:00 of the next day, and 27:00 is equivalent to 3:00 of the next day. Wake up times should be earlier in the day than Begin Sleep times. Do not set the same time for both Awaken Time and Begin Sleeping time.

Click [Save] when done.


Notes:

• To exit sleep mode, hold in the power button on the TeraStation for about 3 seconds. The unit will power on.

• The TeraStation will not go into sleep mode while performing Check Disk, Disk Format, or Backup, or if a backup is scheduled within 5 minutes of the current time.

• If multiple sleep timers conflict, the longest interval time is used. Here are some examples of multiple timers:

A timer is set to turn the unit on for Wednesday at 10:00:

Timer 1 Everyday 12:00:00 - 24:00

Timer 2 Disabled

Timer 3 Disabled

-> Nothing happens at 12:00 and the unit enters sleep mode at 24:00


Timer 1 Everyday 9:00 - 18:00

Timer 2 Select Day Wednesday 10:00:00 - 20:00:00

Timer 3 Disabled

-> Except on Wednesdays, the unit powers on at 9:00 and moves to sleep mode at 18:00.

-> On Wednesday, it enters sleep mode at 20:00.



Timer 2 Select Day Wednesday 10:00 - 25:00

Timer 3 Disabled

-> Except on Wednesdays, the unit powers on at 9:00 and moves to sleep mode at 18:00.

-> Except on Wednesdays, it enters sleep mode at 1:00 of the next day.



Timer 2 Select Day Wednesday 07:30:00 - 22:00:00

Timer 3 Disabled

->Except on Wednesdays, the unit powers on at 9:00 and enters sleep mode at 18:00.

-> On Wednesday, the unit powers on at 7:30 and enters sleep mode at 22:00 of the next day.


Appendix

Specifications

Check Buffalo's catalogs or web site (www.buffalotech.com) for information about the latest products or compatible models.

Interface

(LAN Port)

Interface

(USB Port)

Interface

(UPS Port)

External size/

Weight

Interface:

Transfer Speed:

Number of ports:

Connector type:

Access method:

Protocol:

Complied with IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), Complied with IEEE802.3u (100BASE-

TX), Complied with IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)

1000Mbps Full duplex (auto-negotiation), 100Mbps Full duplex/Half duplex (auto- negotiation) 10Mbps Full duplex/Half duplex (auto-negotiation)

2 port (supports AUTO-MDIX)

RJ-45 8-pin

CSMA/CD

TCP/IP

Supported Network File System:

Jumbo Frame frame length:

Interface:

Data Transfer Speed:

SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS

1.518/4,102/7,422/9,694 Bytes

(Including 14 bytes of the header and 4 bytes of FCS)

USB Standard Revision 2.0

480 Mbps (Logical value) Maximum

Connector: TS-XL, TS-XEL, TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D : USB Connector (Series A) X 2

TS-RXL : USB Connector (Series A) X 3

Compatible USB Devices : Supporting USB devices: USB hard disk manufactured by BUFFALO, USB UPS, and

USB printer.

Interface:

Compatible UPS:

UPS Port (D-SUB 9 pin (Male)) X 1

UPS manufactured by Omron or APC.

Internal Hard Drive Disk Composition:

Power /

Power

Consumption

NOTE: If the hard drives in the TeraStation are malfunctioned, replace with the hard drive OP-HD Series

(with the same capacity as the malfunctioned hard drive) manufactured by BUFFALO which is sold separately. Refer to BUFFALO's website (www.buffalotech.com) for details.

TS-XL, TS-XEL : AC100- 240V 50/60Hz / approx. 60W( Average)

TS-WXL/R1 :

TS-WXL/1D :

Configured to RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) for TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL at the factory default. Configured to RAID1 mode for TS-WXL/R1. Configured to Normal mode for TS-WXL/1D.

AC100- 240V 50/60Hz / approx. 40W( Average)

AC100- 240V 50/60Hz /approx. 30W( Average)

TS-RXL : AC100- 240V 50/60Hz / approx. 110W( Average)

TS-XL, TS-XEL : W170×H215×D230mm (excluding protruding parts) / approx. 8kg

TS-WXL/R1 : W170×H170×D230mm (excluding protruding parts) / approx. 4.5kg

TS-WXL/1D : W170×H170×D230mm (excluding protruding parts) / approx. 3.6kg

TS-RXL : W430×H44.3×D420mm (excluding protruding parts) / approx. 9kg (main unit only)

Temperature 5 - 35 °C , Humidity 20 - 80 % (no condensation) Operating

Environment

Compatible

Computer

Supported OS

IBM/PC Compatible (OADG spec), Apple Mac Series,

NOTE: • Equipped with LAN interface.

•The TeraStation can only connected via LAN with your computer, and no USB connection can be established.

Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)/Vista (32bit/64bit)/XP/2000, Windows Server2003/Server2008, Windows 2000 Server

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later


List of LCD Display

TeraStation has the LCD panel on the front of the unit. The following list shows the displayed items and their meanings.

Normal Display

You can switch the display by pressing the Display switch button on the front of the TeraStation. Also, you can configure the displayed items in [System] - [Maintenance] - [Front Panel Settings] on the Web Admin.

Examples of LCD

LINK SPEED

NOTE:

If connecting a LAN cable to the LAN Port 2, "LINK

SPEED2" is displayed.

LINK SPEED

NO LINK

LINK SPEED

10Mbps HALF

LINK SPEED

10Mbps FULL

LINK SPEED

100MbpsHALF

LINK SPEED

100MbpsFULL

HOST Name

IP Address

LINK SPEED

1000Mbps

TS-XL ***

192.168.11.50

NOTE:

The example shows the display of TS-XL Series.

Calendar clock

Operation, MODE

NOTE:


Storage Capacity

NOTE:


DATE TIME

2007/11/11 11:11

HD

RAID5

1-2-3-4

HD 1-2-3: RAID 5

4 :SINGLE

HD 1-2-3: RAID 5

4 : STANDBY

HD

RAID 0

1-2-3-4

1-2-3-4 HD

RAID 10

HD

SINGLE

1, 2, 3, 4

HD 1 - 2 : RAID 1

3 - 4 : RAID 1

HD 1 - 2 : RAID 1

3, 4 : SINGLE

HD 1, 2 : SINGLE

3 - 4 : RAID 1

HDD ^

USED 1_2 3 4

Meaning

Not connected to the network.

Connected as 10 Mbps half-duplex.

Connected as 10 Mbps full-duplex.

Connected as 100 Mbps half-duplex.



Displays the host name and the IP address. The letter F (the static IP address) or D (expresses that the IP address is automatically obtained by the DHCP server) is displayed at the end of IP address.

NOTE: If connecting a LAN cable to the LAN Port 2, the Host Name is displayed as "NETWORK2".

Displays the date and time that is set to TeraStation.

Structured RAID5 using the hard drives 1 to 4.

Structure RAID 5 using hard drives 1 to 3, and 4 as a Normal mode.

Structure RAID 5 using hard drives 1 to 3, and 4 as a hot spare.

Structure RAID 0 using the hard drives 1 to 4.

Structure RAID 10 using the hard drives 1 to 4.

Uses 4 hard drive (1 - 4) as stand-alone drives.

Structure RAID1 using the hard drive 1, 2 and 3, 4.

Structures RAID1 with hard drive 1 and 2, and uses hard disk 3 and 4 as stand-alone drives.

Structure RAID1 with hard disk 3 and 4 and uses hard drive 1 and 2 as stand alone drives.

Indicates the usage of TeraStation's internal hard drives 1 - 4 in bar graph. If the hard drive is full, "^" is displayed.

NOTE: If you are using TS-RXL Series, it is displayed as a following example (the displayed value is approximate, and it is displayed every 6 to 7 %.

"D1: 13% D2: 0% D3:Full D4: 25%”

NOTE: If you are using TS-RXL Series, one line's worth of height of LCD display will be scrolled horizontally and 2 lines worth of information above will be displayed.


Status

Displays the current status when changing the settings or formatting drives.

Examples of LCD

HDx Warning

Bad Sectors

OperationMode

DEGRADE MODE

RAID

ARRAYx Formatting

RAID

ARRAYx Checking

RAID

ARRAYx Scanning

RAID

ARRAYx Creating

RAID

ARRAYx Resyncing

RAID

ARRAY xRebuilding

RAID

ARRAYx 0 Filling

DISK

DISKx Formatting

DISK

DISKx Checking

DISK

DISKx 0 Filling

SYSTEM

Initializing

Network

Setting Config

SYSTEM

F/WUPDATING

Web Setting

Initializing

USB Diskx

Checking

USB Diskx

Formatting

Press FuncSW

New Diskx ready

Set From Web

New Diskx ready

I11

I12

I13

I14

I15

I16

I17

I18

I19

I20

I21

I22

I23

I24

I25

I26

I27

I28

I31

I32

Meaning

Bad sectors in the xth hard drive may reach the dangerous zone. Replace xth hard drive.

RAID Degrade mode is running.

Formatting Xth RAID Array.

Checking Xth RAID Array.

Investigating the error status occurred in xth RAID array.

NOTE: During the investigation, transfer speed will be degraded.

Creating Xth RAID Array.

Resyncing Xth RAID Array.

NOTE: During the resyncing, transfer speed will be degraded.

Rebuilding Xth RAID Array.

While rebuilding, the transfer speed will be degraded.

Deleting data completely by filling 0 into Xth RAID array.

Formatting Xth hard disk.

Checking Xth hard disk.

Deleting data in Xth hard drive.

Initializing the system.

Setting the network such as obtaining an IP address.

Updating the TeraStation's firmware.

NOTE: Do not turn off TeraStation while updating.

Initializing web configuration.

Checking Xth USB hard disk.

Formatting Xth USB hard disk.

This message is displayed when restructure RAID by pressing a function switch after replacing the hard drive.

This is displayed when RAID needs to be restructured on the Web Admin or formatted after replacing the hard drive.



Examples of LCD

SYSTEM Error

MPU No Response

DRAM LINES

DATA Failure

DRAM LINES

ADDRESS Failure

RTC Chip

No RTC Clock

SYSTEM Error

Can't Load Krnl!

WDT

SYSTEM Stopped

TFTP MODE

Lost boot image

HD ALL

ALL HD Not Found

UPS

Dependent Mode

SYSTEM

TOO HOT!

SYSTEM Error

Fan Failure

SYSTEM Error

Cooling Failure

RAID Error

ARRAYx Error

RAID Arrayx

Can't Mount

HDx Error

Many Bad Sectors

HDx Error

HDx Not Found

Error and Warning

Displays the current status when changing the settings or formatting drives.

E00

E01

E02

E03

E04

E05

E06

E07

E10

I10

E11

E12

E13

E14

E15

E16

Meaning

System is not responding. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. If the error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Some parts of internal IC is not working properly. Contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Some parts of internal IC is not working properly. Contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Some parts of internal IC is not working properly. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Firmware version is damaged. Contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

System hungs up. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Firmware version is damaged.

Contact BUFFALO's service center for repair. Wait for 5 minutes to show "E04" and turn off, or press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Hard disks are not found.

Even if the hard disks are connected but this message is displayed, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Operating using UPS battery due to the power outage. System will be shut down safely.

Check the power supplied to UPS, and turn TeraStation off if there is no problem on

UPS.

Temperature in the system may be over the limits of warranty. Do not place any object around the TeraStation. Or move the TeraStation to the cooler place.

There is a problem with the number of fan spinning.

Check if there is any objects or dusts on the fan. If you see any objects or dusts, remove them by tweezers or an air duster. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

Temperature in the system is over the limits of warranty. Do not place any object around the TeraStation. Or move the TeraStation to the cooler place.

An error occurs in Xth RAID array. When rebooting the TeraStation, it will run as degrade mode when RAID1 or RAID5 is used. You can use an erroneous drive by rebuilding, but it is recommended that you replace the erroneous drive immediately.

Xth RAID array could not be mount. Turn off TeraStation, and turn it on again. If the error still persists, rebuild RAID. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

The bad sector in xth hard drive has reached the dangerous zone. Replace xth hard drive.

Cannot find the Xth hard drive. The Xth hard drive may not connected or may be damaged. Replace the hard drive.


Examples of LCD

Chip Error

RTC Failure

Chip Error

SATA1 Failure

Chip Error

SATA2 Failure

Chip Error

USB Failure

Chip Error

Ethernet Failure

HDx Error

HDx Can't Mount

HDx Error

HDx Is Faulty

SATAx Error

COMM. Failure

Replication

Replicate Failure

E17

E18

E19

E20

E21

E22

E23

E24

E26

Meaning

The circuit board is damaged. Unplug the power code of the TeraStation and reboot it. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.





Failed to mount the hard drive. Format the hard disk. After formatting, reboot the system. If the error is still displayed, replace the hard drive. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

An error occurred and the Xth hard disk was removed from RAID array. Replace xth hard drive.

An error occurred to communicate with the Xth hard drive.

Reboot the TeraStation. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.

An error occurred during Replication process. Click [Resynchronize] under

[System] - [Backup] - [Replication] in the TeraStation Web Admin. The error still persists, contact BUFFALO's service center for repair.



Software

You can install following software applications and the manual by using Utility CD (TeraNavigator) which comes with the TeraStation. Select and install software from the selection screen which is displayed during Setup (Or click [Option] in TeraNavigator and follow the instruction on the screen to install software).

[BUFFALO NAS Navigator2]

You need NAS Navigator 2 in order to display the TeraStation Web Admin or search for the TeraStation from the Network.

It is always installed when you setup by clicking [Begin Installation] on TeraNavigator..

NOTE: When using Power Management with PC feature, you need to install NAS

Navigator2 on all computers connected within the same network as the

TeraStation.

Top Screen

[File Sharing Security Level Change Tool]

When you configure the [Success Restrictions by using Delegate Authority server] on the Web Admin of the TeraStation, you need to change security on Windows 7/Vista and Windows Server 2003/Server 2008.[Start]-[BUFFALO]-[File Sharing

Security Level Change Tool] - [File Sharing Security Level Change Tool], and then select [Change Security level] to change the security settings (Select "Recover default security level" change it back to the previous setting).

NOTE: • This utility can be installed only on Windows 7/Vista and Windows Server2003/Server2008.

• During the initial setup, the message, "Start changing file sharing security level. Will you continue?" will be dis played. If you click [Yes], follow the instructions on the screen and restart your PC .

[NS-SHFT]

This software allows to recover the TeraStation's configuration information when necessary which is saved to a configuration file (nas_config file) on the computer via the network. After Setup, refer to [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [NS-SHFT]

- [User Manual (PDF)] for the instructions of how to use it.

NOTE: • This software cannot be used on Windows Server 2003/Server 2008, Windows 2000 Server, and Mac OS.

• NS-SHIFT does not save data in the shared folder on the TeraStation.

[Adobe Reader]

Manuals for this product include PDF files. You need to install Adobe Reader to your computer in order to read PDF files.

Install Adobe Reader if you haven't installed it yet. Refer to the Adobe Reader Help for instructions how to use it.


[EXT3 Reader]

Read USB hard drive on Windows which is formatted in EXT3 on TeraStation.

NOTE: To delete the software installed, click [Options] - [Delete Software] in TeraNavigator. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.


Info Folder

In the folder called "info" on the internal hard disk of the TeraStation, Install programs such as the manual, NAS Navigator2, or Easy Backup are included. When you want to read the manual on your computer in the network, install the utilities when you want.

[info] - [English] Folder

- [manual] Folder

- [NASNavi2] Folder

- [lmcmchg] Folder

- [nascfgsr] Folder

- [EXT3] Folder

- manual.pdf

- Inst.exe

Display TeraStation PDF manuals.

Install NAS Navigator2.Refer to TeraStation Setup Guide for the instructions how to use it.

- Inst.exe Install File Security Tool. Refer to TeraStation Setup Guide for the instructions how to use it.

- nascfgsr_ins.exe Install NS-SHIFT.Refer to "How to use NS-SHIFT (a PDF file)" for the instructions to use it.

- nascfgsr.pdf Provide the instructions of how to use NS-SHIFT (a PDF file). To read PDF file, Adobe Reader must be installed.

- instEXT3.exe Install EXT3 Reader.


Troubleshooting

In the folder called “info” on the internal hard disk of the TeraStation, Install programs such as the manual, NAS Navigator2, or Easy Backup are included. When you want to read the manual on your computer in the network, install the utilities when you want.

If You cannot Setup:

The following list contains the typical symptoms and causes when TeraStation cannot be found on NAS Navigator2 or you cannot display the Web Admin.

Cause 1 Cables are not connected properly.

The hard drive is not physically connected or may have the bad connection. Reconnect the AC cable and the LAN cable and restart your computer and the TeraStation.

Cause 2 The firewall is enabled, or software running in the background is installed.

Disable the firewall or uninstall software which enables the firewall, and try to search for the TeraStation again.

Cause 3. Both wireless and Ethernet adapter are enabled.

Disable any adapters other than the LAN adapter to connect to the TeraStation.

Cause 4 The defective LAN cable or the connection is not stable.

Change a port on the hub to connect or replace the LAN cable.

Cause 5 Your LAN board, card, or adapter is malfunctioning.

Replace a LAN board, card, or adapter.

Cause 6. The LAN board you are using or the transfer mode of the hub is not set.

Change the LAN board, or change the transfer mode to [10M half-duplex] or [100M half-duplex].

Some LAN boards and hubs may not be connected to the network properly if the transfer mode is set to [Auto Negotiation].

Cause 7 There is a network bridge.

If any network bridge which is not used, delete them.

Cause 8 You are searching from a different network.

You cannot search for the TeraStation over network segments. Connect the TeraStation to the same segment as the computer you use for search.

Cause 9 TCP/IP does not work properly.

Reinstall the LAN Adapter’s driver.


If Shared folders on the TeraStation would not suddenly open:

If you map Shared Folders on the TeraStation as a Network Drive, you may suddenly not be able to access TeraStation when the IP address or Workgourp is changed.

In Such a case, follow the instructions on the front of this sheet and open the shared folder on the TeraStation by using

NAS Navigator2.

NOTE:• On Mac OS, TeraStation is mounted as a drive icon on the desktop, or displayed in the sidebar on the Finder.

• If the problem still persists after you tried the procedures described above on Mac OS, select [System] - [Storage] - [Disk] - [Check Disk] - [Delete any hidden, non-essential MacOS dedicated files] on the Web Admin of the

TeraStation, and run Disk Check.

If a shared folder does not open even though NAS Navigator 2 recognizes the TeraStation

If power outage occurred or the AC cable is unplugged while the TeraStation is ON, the TeraStation's firmware may be corrupted and shared folders may not open (You can search for folders on NAS Navigator2 but they do not open).

NOTE: In such a case, TeraStation Name displayed on NAS Navigator2 or TeraStation Web Admin is displayed as TS-XL-

EM*** (the example of TS-XL Series)*** expresses last 3 digits of the TeraStation's MAC address

In such a case, download the latest firmware from BUFFALO's website (www.buffalotech.com) and update it.

Data Backup

While using the TeraStation, you may loose your important data due to sudden accidents, hard disk failure, or accidental misoperation. It is important to backup your data to recover data or minimize losses in such a case.

Use Mass Storage class hard disk manufactured by BUFFALO (such as TeraStation/LinkStation and a USB external hard disk) as Backup Targets.

GPL Information

The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .


Contact Information (USA / Canada)

Buffalo Technology USA Inc.

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Austin, TX 78758-4018

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Monday through Friday

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Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 |

Email: [email protected]

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and

Canada).

Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 | Email: [email protected]


Contact Information (Europe)

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Bracknell, Berkshire, RG 12 7BW

United Kingdom

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Email: [email protected]

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Buffalo Technology provides technical support in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

UK

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0845 3511005

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Finland

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010802812

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Norway

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81000050

9018 10750

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For all other regions please contact +353 61 704617

www.buffalo-technology.com/contact


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Australia

China

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India

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TEL: 1-8004256210 e-mail: [email protected]

TEL: 021-6231-2893






TEL: 02-716-6669

Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, referring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor.


Buffalo TeraStation III, 4.0TB Specification

Network Attached Storage

TeraStation Setup Manual

www.buffalotech.com

Contents

Chapter 1

Setup

TeraNavigator Setup

Diagrams and Layout

<TS-XL, TS-XEL Series>

<TS-WXL/R1, TS-WXL/1D Series>

<TS-RXL Series>

1 Power Switch

2 INFO LED

3 ERROR LED

4 LAN1 LED

5 LAN2 LED

6 LCD Display

7 Display Toggle Switch

8 Function Button

9 Drive Lock

10 Reset Button

11 Status LEDs 1 - 4

12 Factory Use Only

13 UPS Port

14 USB Connector (USB 2.0/1.1 Series A)

15 LAN Port 1

16 LAN Port 2

17 Power Mode Switch

18 Power Connector

19 Fan

20 Anti-Theft Security Slot

21 UID Button

Chapter 2

Using your TeraStation

Opening a Shared Folder

Notes:

Note:

Note:

Opening a Shared Folder from a Second PC

Notes:

Note:

Note:

Note:

Note:

Adding Additional TeraStations

Auto Power Mode

Opening the Web Admin

Adding a Shared Folder

Recycle Bin

Read-only Shares

Hidden Shares

Adding Users

Importing Users

Adding Groups

Access Restrictions

Setting Access Restrictions for Users/Groups

Access Restrictions on NT Domain

Access Restrictions on Active Directory

Access Restrictions through Delegate Authority to External SMB Server

RAID Arrays

• RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) (Default for TS-XL, TS-XEL and TS-RXL Series)

• RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives)

• RAID 10 mode

• RAID 1 mode (TS-WXL/R1 Series Default Settings)

• RAID 0 mode

• Normal Mode (TS-WXL/1D Series Default Settings)

• Using Normal mode

Confirm Operation screen

• Using RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives)

• Use in RAID5 mode (3 hard drives)

• Using in RAID 10 mode

• Using in RAID 1 mode

• Using in RAID 0 mode

• Configuring a Hot Spare

Changing the Admin Password

Initialization

Initialization in the Web Admin

Chapter 3

Useful Functions