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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, please read and follow the following safety warnings: Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to set up your NDL-2400R. Your NDL-2400R is a complicated electronic device. DO NOT attempt to repair it under any circumstances.
Product Highlights ................. 9 File Server ................... 9 FTP Server ................... 9 Backup Server ..................9 Printer Server ..................9 Redundant Power Supply (NDL-2400R-R) ..........10 Package Contents ................10 Front Panel ..................10 Hard Disk Trays ................... 11 Rear Panel ................... 11 NDL-2400R-R ..................
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual UPS Settings ..................25 Wake-Up On Lan (WOL) ..............25 Power Management ................26 Storage Management ................27 Disks Information ................27 S.M.A.R.T. Information ................27 RAID Information ................28 RAID Configuration ................29 RAID Level ....................
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Windows Vista ..................59 Chapter 6: Using the NDL-2400R ..........63 Overview ..................... 63 Login Page ................... 63 Using WebDisk ..................63 Mapping a Client PC to the NDL-2400R ..........64 Windows ................... 64 Apple OS X ..................
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Stripe Size ................... 83 Disk Usage ..................83 Appendix D: Active Directory Basics ..........85 Overview ..................... 85 What is Active Directory? ..............85 ADS Benefits..................85 Appendix E: UPS Compatibility List ..........86 Appendix F: Licensing Information ..........
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for choosing the NASdeluxe NDL-2400R 1U Rackmount Storage Server. The NASdeluxe NDL-2400R is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID features that provide data security and recovery—over one...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Redundant Power Supply (NDL-2400R-R) The redundant power supply included with the NDL-2400R-R ensures maximum uptime in the event of a failure of one of the power supplies. This is recommended for systems that require a high degree of fault tolerance.
• This port is for factory use only Power Connector s • Connect the included power cords to these connectors NDL-2400R-S The rear panel of the NDL-2400R-S is similar to the NDL-2400R-R, but with a single power connector: Power Connector Power Switch...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Overview Your NDL-2400R is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following chapter will help you quickly get your NDL-2400R up and running. Please read it carefully to prevent damaging your unit during installation.
Plug the other end of the cord into a surge protector socket. Press the power supply switch to turn on the power supply. If you are installing the NDL-2400R-R, be sure to connect both power cables. If you NOTE do not, the system will assume one power supply has failed, and an alarm will sound.
NDL-2400R so that it is accessible to your network users. There are two ways to set up your NDL-2400R: using the NASdeluxe Setup Wizard or the LCD display. Follow the steps below for initial software setup.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 5. Login with the administrator account and password. The default account and password are both “admin”. 6. Name your NDL-2400R and configure the network IP address. If your switch or router is configured as a DHCP Server, configuring the NDL- 2400R to automatically obtain an IP address is recommended.
The NASdeluxe Setup Wizard is designed for installation on systems NOTE running Windows XP/2000 or Mac OSX or later. Users with other operating systems will need to install the NASdeluxe Setup Wizard on a host machine with one of these operating systems before using the unit.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Display Mode During normal operation, the LCD will be in Display Mode. Display Mode Item Description Host Name Current host name of the system. Current WAN IP setting. Current LAN IP setting. Disk Info...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Typical Setup Procedure From the Web Administration Interface, you can begin to setup your NDL-2400R for use on your network. Setting up the NDL-2400R typically follows the five steps outlined below. For more on how to use the Web Administration Interface, see Chapter 4: System Management >...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Step 5: Start Services Finally, you can start to setup the different services of the NDL-2400R for the users on your network. You can find out more about each of these services by clicking below:...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 4: System Management Overview The NDL-2400R provides an easily accessible Web Administration Interface. With it, you can configure and monitor the NDL-2400R anywhere on the network. Web Administration Interface Make sure your network is connected to the Internet. To access the NDL-2400R Web Administration Interface: 1.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Menu Bar The Menu Bar is where you will find all of the information screens and system settings of the NDL-2400R. The various settings are placed in the following groups on the menu bar:...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Status Menu The Status Menu on the menu bar allows you to see various aspects of the NDL- 2400R. From here, you can discover the status of the NDL-2400R, and even find out other details like firmware version and up time.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual SMB/CIFS Status The status of the SMB/CIFS server. FTP Status The status of the FTP server. Media Server The status of the Media Server Nsync Status The status of the Nsync server. UPnP Status The status of the UPnP service.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual UPS Settings The NDL-2400R can also support various uninterruptible power supply units, providing extra data security and accessibility in the case of a power failure. From the Status menu, choose the UPS item and the UPS Setting screen appears.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Power Management Using the NDL-2400R’s Power Management, you can save energy and money by scheduling the NDL-2400R to turn itself on and off during certain times of the day. From the Status menu, choose the...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Storage Management The Storage Menu displays the status of storage devices installed in the NDL- 2400R, and includes storage configuration options such as RAID and disk settings, folder configuration, and Nsync settings. Disks Information...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual S.M.A.R.T. Information Item Description Tray Number Tray the hard disk is installed in. Model Model name of the installed hard disk. Power ON Hours Count of hours in power-on state. The raw value of this attribute shows total count of hours (or minutes, or seconds, depending on manufacturer) in power-on state.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual RAID Information Item Description Select Used to select the current RAID volume. Master RAID The RAID volume currently designated as the Master RAID volume. ID of the current RAID volume. NOTE: All RAID IDs must be unique.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual RAID 6 Two independent parity computations must be used in order to provide protection against double disk failure. Two different algorithms are employed to achieve this purpose. RAID 6 requires a minimum of 4 disks. RAID 6 can sustain two failed disks.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 4. If this RAID volume is meant to be the Master RAID volume, tick the Master RAID checkbox. In a multiple RAID configuration, one RAID volume must be NOTE designated as the Master RAID volume. The Master RAID volume will store all installed modules.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Migrating a RAID Once a RAID volume has been created, you may want to move it to other physical drives or change the RAID array all together. To migrate a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5 volume, follow the steps below: 1.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Space Allocation You may specify the space allocated for both Target USB and iSCSI volumes. To do this, under the Storage menu, click RAID and the RAID List window appears. Select the RAID volume you wish to reallocate by clicking on its radio button, and click Space Allocation.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Allocating Space for iSCSI Volume To allocate space for an iSCSI volume on the current RAID volume, follow the steps below: 1. Under the Volume Allocation List, click iSCSI Target. The Create iSCSI Volume screen appears.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 8. If you’ve enabled CHAP authentication, enter a username and a password. Confirm your chosen password be reentering it in the Password Confirm box. 9. Click OK to create the iSCSI volume. Stackable NAS The NDL-2400R’s capacity can be expanded even further using the stackable...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Adding Folders On the Folder screen, press the Add button and the Add Folder screen appears. This screen allows you to add a folder. After entering the information, press Apply to create new folder. Press Back to return to the Folder screen.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Deleting Folders To delete a folder, press the Del button from the specified folder row. The system will confirm folder deletion. Press OK to delete the folder permanently or Cancel to go back to the folder list.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Folder Access Control List (ACL) On the Folder screen, press the ACL button, and the Access Control List screen appears. This screen allows you to configure access to the specific folder for users and groups.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual The ACL screen also allows you to search for a particular user. To do this, follow the steps below: 1. In the blank, enter the name of the user you would like to find.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Click Start to begin the file system check. Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Reboot to reboot the system. When the file system check is run, the system will show 20 lines of information until it is complete.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Network Management Use the Network menu to make network configuration settings as well as service support settings. WAN Configuration From the Network menu, choose WAN, and the WAN Configuration screen appears. This screen displays the network parameters of the WAN connection.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual LAN Configuration The NDL-2400R supports two Gigabit Ethernet ports for higher service availability. To configure these ports, choose LAN from the Network menu, and the LAN Configuration screen appears. Press Apply to save your changes.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual WLAN Configuration When a compatible wireless USB dongle is installed on the NDL-2400R, the NDL-2400R will become an access point, and the Network dropdown menu will contain a WLAN menu item. From the Network menu, choose WLAN, and the WLAN Configuration screen appears.
Users should obey the international RF regulatory rules as they set up the wireless RF channel on the NDL-2400R. The RF operating channels for different regions have been specified as following. NASdeluxe has no responsibility for users attempting to violate the international RF regulation. N. America...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Apple Network Configuration Item Description AFP Server Enable or disable Apple File Service to use the NDL-2400R with MAC OS-based systems. Zone Specifies Zone for Applet Talk service. If your AppleTalk network uses extended networks and is assigned with multiple zones, assign a zone name to the NDL- 2400R.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Local User Configuration Item Description Press the Add button to add a user to the list of local users. Modify Press the Modify button to modify a local user. Delete Press the Delete button to delete a selected user from the system.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Modifying Users 1. Select an existing user from the Local User Configuration screen. 2. Click on the Modify button, and Local User Setting screen appears. 3. From here, you can enter a new password and re-enter to confirm, or use the <<...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Adding Groups 1. On the Local Group Configuration screen, click on the Add button. 2. The Local Group Setting screen appears. 3. Enter a Group Name. 4. Enter a Group ID number. If left blank, the system will automatically assign one.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual ADS/NT Configuration If you have a Windows Active Directory Server (ADS) or Windows NT server to handle the domain security in your network, you can simply enable the ADS/NT support feature; the NDL-2400R will connect with...
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual AD Domain Example Item Information Work Group / Domain domain Name ADS Support Enable ADS Server Name Computer1 ADS/NT Realm Domain.local Administrator ID Administrator Administrator *********** Password Confirm Password *********** • The DNS server specified in the WAN configuration page should be NOTE able to correctly resolve the ADS server name.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual System Settings The System menu gives you a wealth of settings that you can use to configure your NDL-2400R’s system administration functions. You can set up system notifications, view system logs, and even upgrade firmware from this menu.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual System Logs Item Description Truncate All Log File Clear all log files. |<< < > >>| Use the forward ( > >>| ) and backward ( |<< < ) buttons to browse the log pages.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual System Configuration Backup and Restore From the System menu, choose the Config Mgmt item and the System Configuration Download/Upload screen appears. From here, you can download or upload stored system configurations. See the following table for a detailed description of each item.
• The beeper only beeps if it is enabled in the System Notification NOTE menu. • Check NASdeluxe website for the latest firmware release and release notes. Do NOT turn off the system during the firmware upgrade process. This WARNING will lead to a catastrophic result that may render the system inoperable.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Reboot and Shutdown System From the System menu, choose Reboot & Shutdown item, and the Shutdown/Reboot System screen appears. Press Reboot to restart the system or Shutdown to turn the system off. Logout To logout of the Web Administration Interface, navigate to System > Logout.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 5: Additional Feature Setup Overview The NDL-2400R can also act as an FTP Server, allowing employees and clients to transfer files using their favorite FTP programs. The integrated Print Server allows you to share a single USB printer will all users on the network. The following section shows you how.
“Default Printer”. Select Yes and all your print jobs will be submitted to this printer by default. Click Next. 9. Click Finish. • Not all USB printers are supported. Please check NASdeluxe website NOTE for a list of supported printers.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Windows Vista To set up the Printer Server in Windows Vista, follow the steps below: 1. Open Printer Folder from the Control Panel. 2. Click the right mouse button in anywhere on the Printers folder and then select Add Printer.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 4. Select The printer that I want isn’t listed. You can press The printer that I want isn’t listed to go into next page without waiting for Searching for available printers to finish. 5. Click Select a shared printer by name.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 6. Select or install a printer and then press OK. If your printer model is not listed, please contact your printer manufacturer for help. 7. Windows will attempt to connect to the printer. 8. You can choose to set this printer as the default printer by checking the Set as the default printer box.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 6: Using the NDL-2400R Overview Once the NDL-2400R is setup and operating, users on the network may manage all varieties of digital music, photos, or files by simply using their web browsers. To manage your personal files or access public files on the NDL-2400R, just enter its IP address into your browser (default IP address is http://192.168.1.100),...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 7. To upload a file from your computer to the current folder, press the New file (upload) button. When the screen appears, press Browse and locate the file to upload. Press OK and the file is uploaded to the current folder.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 4. When MAC OS X has connected to the NDL-2400R successfully, an icon representing the folder will appear on the MAC OS X desktop. You can access the folder by double clicking on the icon.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 4. Leave the default selections and click Next. 5. Read the license agreement. To continue with the installation, click I Agree and then click Next. 6. The iSCSI Initiator will now install automatically. Click Finish once completed.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 8. Select the Discovery tab. Under Target Portals, click Add. 9. Enter the IP address of the NDL-2400R. Click OK. 10. On the iSCSI Initiator Properties window, select the Targets tab. With the iSCSI target highlighted, click Log On. The Log On to Target dialogue will appear.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 11. If you have not enabled CHAP, click OK to continue. If you have enabled CHAP, click Advanced. Under Advanced Settings, check the CHAP login information checkbox and enter your username and password. Click OK.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual 13. Click on Disk Management and you will see a new hard disk listed. 14. Initialize the new hard disk and you will then be able to use the iSCSI target as a local drive.
Add Nsync Task Item Description Task Name The name of your Nsync task. Manufacturer Select whether the target is a NASdeluxe Product (e.g. NDL- 2400R) or FTP server. Target Server IP The IP address of your target server. Address Source Folder The share folder you want to backup.
TCP/1194 on your firewall in both directions. NASdeluxe Backup Utility The NASdeluxe Backup Utility is on your Installation CD. When you click on the CD, the Backup Utility will be installed under Program Groups > NASdeluxe > NASdeluxe Backup Utility. If it is not installed, you can copy the file (NASdeluxe Backup Utility.exe) to a convenient location on your hard disk and...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Windows XP Data Backup If you use Windows XP Professional, you can also use the Windows Backup Utility (Ntbackup.exe) to backup your files. If you use Windows XP Home Edition, follow these steps to install the utility: 1.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Chapter 7: Tips and Tricks USB and eSATA Storage Expansion The NDL-2400R supports external USB hard disks through its three USB ports. Once a USB hard disk has successfully mounted, the entire volume will be copied automatically to the default USB HDD folder.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Remote Administration You can set up your NDL-2400R for remote administration. With remote administration, you can access your NDL-2400R over the Internet, even if your NDL-2400R is behind a router. This is especially useful if you are traveling and suddenly need a file from your NDL-2400R.
Replacing Damaged Hard Drives If you are using RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10, you can easily replace a damaged hard drive in the NASdeluxe NDL-2400R while keeping your data secure with the system’s automatic data recovery.
IP address by either looking directly onto the NDL-2400R’s LCD panel, or by using the setup wizard to retrieve the IP of your NDL-2400R. 1. Start the Setup Wizard, and it will automatically detect all NASdeluxe IP storage products on your network.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Restoring Factory Defaults From the System menu, choose the Factory Default item and the Reset to Factory Default screen appears. Press Apply to reset the NDL-2400R to factory default settings. Resetting to factory defaults will not erase the data stored in the hard WARNING disks, but WILL revert all the settings to the factory default values.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Appendix A: Product Specifications Hardware Specifications Product Model NDL-2400R-R NDL-2400R-S Core Processors / Memory Processor Intel® Celeron™ M 1.5GHz Memory 512MB standard Network Interfaces LAN 1 Gigabit RJ-45 connector LAN 2 Gigabit RJ-45 connector...
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Disk Management Disk status monitoring (S.M.A.R.T.) Disk idle spin-down RAID RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD Supports multiple RAID modes – users can create multiple RAID volumes with different RAID levels in...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, located in this manual. You can also try to ensure that you are using the latest firmware version for your NDL-2400R. NASdeluxe is committed to providing free firmware upgrades to our customers. Our newest firmware is available on our Download Center: http://www.NASdeluxe.com...
RAID Levels The NASdeluxe NDL-2400R supports standard RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD. You choose a RAID level when you create a system volume. The factors for selecting a RAID level are: •...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual thus providing complete data redundancy. However, the cost of data storage capacity is doubled. This is excellent for complete data security. RAID 5 RAID 5 offers data security and it is best suited for networks that perform many small I/O transactions at the same time, as well as applications that require data security such as office automation and online customer service.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual percentage is listed below: RAID Level Percentage Used RAID 0 100% RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 6 RAID 10 JBOD 100% RAID 10 allows only 4 disks and one as spare disk. NOTE Page 84...
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Appendix D: Active Directory Basics Overview With Windows 2000, Microsoft introduced Active Directory (ADS), which is a large database/information store. Prior to Active Directory the Windows OS could not store additional information in its domain database. Active Directory also solved the problem of locating resources;...
Source Code Availability NASdeluxe Technology Corp. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software. For more information on how you can obtain our source code, please visit our web site, http://www.NASdeluxe.com.
NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual CGIC License Terms Basic License CGIC, copyright 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 by Thomas Boutell and Boutell.Com, Inc. Permission is granted to use CGIC in any application, commercial or noncommercial, at no cost. HOWEVER, this copyright paragraph must appear on a "credits"...
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations.
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an...
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NASdeluxe NDL-2400R iSCSI/NAS System - Manual accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code.
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