Buffalo TeraStation 5010 TS5210DN User manual

Network Attached Storage

TeraStation 5010

User Manual

Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the procedures. If you have any inquiries about

the product, contact the number on the warranty statement or the packing box. Do not discard this manual, the

warranty statement, or the packing box.

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Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com

35021131-09

2017.04

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................9

Diagrams...........................................................................................9

2-Bay, 4-Bay Desktop Model ..................................................................... 9

4-Bay Rackmount Model .........................................................................12

12-Bay Rackmount Model .......................................................................14

Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 16

Creating an Initialization Drive.................................................... 18

Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 19

Setting Up Through Initial Setup Wizard .................................... 19

Opening Advanced Settings ........................................................ 23

Opening Easy Admin .................................................................... 24

Chapter 3 Sharing Files ............................................... 27

Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 27

Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................27

Recycle Bin................................................................................................29

Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................29

Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................30

Configuring Users ......................................................................... 30

Adding a User...........................................................................................30

Importing User Information....................................................................32

Adding a Group ............................................................................. 33

Configuring Access Restrictions for Shared Folders .................. 36

Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................36

Active Directory .......................................................................................37

Configuring Access Restrictions for Subfolders ......................... 40

Enabling Subfolders' Access Restrictions ..............................................40

Restoring Owner and Permission Settings ............................................42

Chapter 4 Managing Storage...................................... 44

RAID Modes ................................................................................... 44

Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 45

Using JBOD...............................................................................................45

Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................46

Shutting Down the TeraStation Automatically if Error Occurred.........47

Rebuilding the RAID Array Automatically .............................................49

Configuring a Hot Spare..........................................................................50

RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................51

RAID Scanning..........................................................................................54

Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 55

Connecting an External Drive.................................................................55

Compatibility ...........................................................................................55

Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 56

Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................56

Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................56

Checking Drives ............................................................................ 57

SSD Trimming ................................................................................ 58

S.M.A.R.T. ....................................................................................... 59

Displaying S.M.A.R.T. Information .........................................................59

Checking Drive Condition .......................................................................60

Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 60

Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 62

Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely .............................. 62

Drive Quotas.................................................................................. 63

Quotas for Users.......................................................................................63

Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................63

Size Limits.................................................................................................64

Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .................................... 67

Introduction .............................................................................................67

Creating an iSCSI Volume........................................................................67

Connecting or Disconnecting Volumes..................................................69

Using with Multiple Computers..............................................................71

Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................71

Expanding Volume Sizes .........................................................................75

Deleting Volumes.....................................................................................76

Chapter 5 Backup ........................................................ 78

Backing Up to the TeraStation ..................................................... 78

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................78

Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................80

Backing Up to rsync-Compatible Devices ................................... 83

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................83

Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................83

Backing Up from rsync-Compatible Devices .............................. 87

Backup Logs .................................................................................. 88

Replication..................................................................................... 91

Preparing a Replication Destination ......................................................91

Configuring a Replication Task...............................................................92

Synchronizing Between Source and Destination TeraStations

Periodically...............................................................................................95

Failover .......................................................................................... 96

Before Configuring Failover....................................................................97

Usage Restrictions ...................................................................................98

Configuring Failover................................................................................98

Replacing to the Backup TeraStation Manually ..................................100

Reconfiguring After Failover Occurs ....................................................100

Synchronizing Between Main and Backup TeraStations Periodically101

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................. 103

Chapter 6 Remote Access.......................................... 108

WebAccess ................................................................................... 108

FTP................................................................................................ 110

Cloud Storage.............................................................................. 111

Configuring Cloud Storage ...................................................................111

Uploading Files to Cloud Storage.........................................................113

Dropbox Sync .............................................................................. 117

Configuring a New Task.........................................................................117

Changing Dropbox Task Settings .........................................................119

Creating a Shared Link (Windows Only)...............................................122

Chapter 7 Advanced Features .................................. 123

Antivirus Software ...................................................................... 123

Activating Virus Scanning .....................................................................123

Configuring Security Settings ..............................................................124

Licenses ..................................................................................................126

Connecting Through a Proxy Server ....................................................127

Updating Antivirus Pattern Files ..........................................................127

Configuring Folders as Virus Scanning Targets...................................128

Virus Scanning .......................................................................................129

Checking the Log ...................................................................................130

Online Help.............................................................................................131

Email Notification ....................................................................... 132

Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 133

Wake-on-LAN .............................................................................. 135

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)......................................... 136

One PSU Is Installed...............................................................................136

Two PSUs Are Installed ..........................................................................137

Power Supply Failure .................................................................. 139

Port Trunking............................................................................... 140

Offline Files.................................................................................. 142

Accessing from an NFS Client..................................................... 143

Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 147

Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................147

Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................147

SSL Keys ..................................................................................................147

SNMP............................................................................................ 148

Saving and Applying Settings.................................................... 149

Saving Settings ......................................................................................149

Applying Settings ..................................................................................150

Transferring Another TeraStation's Settings ............................ 151

Creating a Config File (.nas_config)......................................................151

Transferring Settings.............................................................................152

Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 153

Initializing from Settings ......................................................................153

Initializing with the USB Initialization Drive .......................................153

Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 154

Logs .............................................................................................. 155

Displaying TeraStation's Logs...............................................................155

Transferring Logs to the Syslog Server ................................................155

Creating a Link to the Logs in the Shared Folder ................................156

Updating the Firmware............................................................... 157

Updating Manually................................................................................157

Updating Automatically........................................................................158

Sending Usage Feedback ........................................................... 159

Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 160

Beep Alerts .................................................................................. 163

LCD and LEDs............................................................................... 164

Proxy Server ................................................................................ 165

Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 166

Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 169

Boot Authentication ................................................................... 171

Notes Before Use....................................................................................172

Important Notice ...................................................................................172

Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC ....................172

Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation.........................173

If the TeraStation Cannot Be Accessed.................................................174

Chapter 8 Replacing Drives ...................................... 177

Replacing Drives on the TS51210RH Series .............................. 177

LEDs ........................................................................................................177

Using JBOD or a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is On.........178

Using JBOD or a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is Off ........179

Using RAID 0...........................................................................................179

Using a Hot Spare...................................................................................180

Replacing Drives on Another Unit Series Other Than the

TS51210RH Series ....................................................................... 181

LEDs ........................................................................................................181

Using JBOD or a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is On.........182

Using a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is Off .......................184

Using RAID 0...........................................................................................184

Using a Hot Spare...................................................................................185

Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive..................................... 185

Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 187

NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 187

Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................190

Changing the IP Address .......................................................................191

NAS Navigator2 for Mac ............................................................. 191

Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................193

Changing the IP Address .......................................................................194

NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 194

Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 195

TeraStation Does Not Work Properly......................................... 195

Power LED Keeps Blinking ....................................................................195

Booting the TeraStation in Emergency Mode......................................196

Cleaning the Dustproof Filter .................................................... 196

LCD Panel..................................................................................... 199

Modes .....................................................................................................199

Errors.......................................................................................................200

Status ......................................................................................................201

Default Settings .......................................................................... 203

Specifications .............................................................................. 204

Chapter 11 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 206

For Customers in the United States ........................................... 206

For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 206

For Customers in Taiwan............................................................. 209

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Diagrams

Depending on the number or type of drives in the unit, the model name will be different. Verify the sticker on the

packing box for your unit's model name.

2-Bay, 4-Bay Desktop Model

TS5210DN, TS5210DF

15 16 17 18

12 13

13456

2 7

22 23

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