Buffalo TS3210DN User manual

Network Attached Storage

TeraStation 3010

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 the included

documentations, the warranty statement, or the packing box.

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35021138-14

June, 2018

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................8

Diagrams...........................................................................................8

Turning the TeraStation On and Off............................................. 10

Creating an Initialization Drive.................................................... 12

Chapter 2 Configuration ............................................. 14

Running the Setup Wizard............................................................ 14

Setting Up Through Setup Wizard..........................................................14

Opening Setup Wizard ............................................................................17

Opening Settings .......................................................................... 18

Checking the Device Information from Dashboard ..............................20

Chapter 3 File Sharing................................................. 21

Configuring Shared Folders ......................................................... 21

Adding a Shared Folder...........................................................................21

Recycle Bin................................................................................................23

Read-Only Shares.....................................................................................23

Hidden Shares ..........................................................................................24

Configuring Users ......................................................................... 24

Adding a User...........................................................................................24

Importing User Information....................................................................27

Adding a Group ............................................................................. 27

Configuring Access Restrictions for Shared Folders .................. 29

Local Users and Groups ...........................................................................30

Active Directory .......................................................................................31

Configuring Access Restrictions for Subfolders ......................... 34

Enabling Subfolders’ Access Restrictions ..............................................34

Restoring Owner and Permission Settings ............................................36

Chapter 4 Storage Management ................................ 39

RAID Modes ................................................................................... 39

Working with RAID Arrays............................................................ 40

Using JBOD...............................................................................................40

Changing RAID Mode ..............................................................................41

Shutting Down the TeraStation Automatically If Error Occurred.........42

Configuring Actions If A Drive Used for the RAID Array Has Not Been

Discovered................................................................................................44

Configuring a Hot Spare..........................................................................46

RMM (RAID Mode Manager)....................................................................48

RAID Scanning..........................................................................................50

Adding an External Drive ............................................................. 51

Connecting an External Drive.................................................................51

Compatibility ...........................................................................................51

Dismounting Drives ...................................................................... 52

Dismounting with the Function Button .................................................52

Dismounting from Settings ....................................................................52

Checking Drives ............................................................................ 53

S.M.A.R.T. ....................................................................................... 54

Displaying S.M.A.R.T. Information .........................................................54

Checking Drive Condition .......................................................................55

Formatting Drives ......................................................................... 56

Encrypting Drives.......................................................................... 57

Erasing Data on the TeraStation Completely .............................. 57

Drive Quotas.................................................................................. 58

Quotas for Users.......................................................................................58

Quotas for Groups ...................................................................................59

Size Limits.................................................................................................60

Using the TeraStation as an iSCSI Device .................................... 62

Introduction .............................................................................................62

Creating an iSCSI Volume ........................................................................63

Connecting or Disconnecting Volumes..................................................65

Using with Multiple Computers..............................................................66

Configuring Access Restrictions .............................................................66

Expanding Volume Sizes .........................................................................69

Deleting Volumes.....................................................................................70

Chapter 5 Backup ........................................................ 72

Backing Up to a Buffalo NAS Device............................................ 72

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................72

Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................73

Backing Up to rsync-Compatible Devices ................................... 77

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................77

Configuring a Backup Job .......................................................................77

Backing Up from rsync-Compatible Devices .............................. 80

Backup Logs .................................................................................. 81

Replication..................................................................................... 84

Preparing a Replication Destination ......................................................84

Configuring a Replication Job ................................................................85

Synchronizing between Source and Destination TeraStations

Periodically...............................................................................................88

Failover .......................................................................................... 89

Before Configuring Failover....................................................................90

Usage Restrictions ...................................................................................91

Configuring Failover................................................................................92

Replacing to the Backup TeraStation Manually ....................................94

Reconfiguring After Failover Occurs ......................................................94

Synchronizing between Main and Backup TeraStations Periodically .96

Backing Up Your Mac with Time Machine ................................... 97

Chapter 6 Remote Access.......................................... 103

WebAccess ................................................................................... 103

FTP................................................................................................ 105

Cloud Storage.............................................................................. 106

Configuring Cloud Storage ...................................................................106

Uploading Files to Cloud Storage.........................................................109

Dropbox Sync .............................................................................. 112

Configuring a New Job ..........................................................................112

Changing Dropbox Job Settings...........................................................114

Creating a Shared Link (Windows Only)...............................................118

Microsoft Azure Storage Sync.................................................... 118

Creating a New Backup Job...................................................................118

Creating a New Restore Job ..................................................................124

Changing Job Settings ..........................................................................128

Chapter 7 Advanced Features .................................. 131

Antivirus Software ...................................................................... 131

Activating Virus Scanning .....................................................................131

Configuring Security Settings ..............................................................132

Licenses ..................................................................................................134

Connecting Through a Proxy Server ....................................................135

Updating Antivirus Pattern Files ..........................................................135

Configuring Folders as Virus Scanning Targets...................................136

Virus Scanning .......................................................................................137

Checking the Log ...................................................................................138

Online Help.............................................................................................139

Email Notification ....................................................................... 140

Sleep Mode .................................................................................. 142

Wake-on-LAN .............................................................................. 144

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)......................................... 145

Port Trunking............................................................................... 146

Offline Files.................................................................................. 148

Accessing from an NFS Client..................................................... 149

Encrypting Data Transmission ................................................... 153

Encrypting Settings Data ......................................................................153

Encrypting FTP Transfer Data ...............................................................153

SSL Keys ..................................................................................................153

SNMP............................................................................................ 154

Saving and Applying Settings.................................................... 155

Saving Settings ......................................................................................156

Applying Settings ..................................................................................157

Transferring Another TeraStation’s Settings............................. 158

Creating a Config File (.nas_config)......................................................158

Transferring Settings.............................................................................159

Restoring Factory Defaults......................................................... 160

Initializing from Settings ......................................................................160

Initializing with the USB Initialization Drive .......................................160

Resetting the Administrator Password ..................................... 161

Logs .............................................................................................. 162

Displaying TeraStation’s Logs ...............................................................162

Transferring Logs to the Syslog Server ................................................162

Creating a Link to the Logs in the Shared Folder ................................164

Changing Archive Rules for File Access Logs.......................................165

Updating the Firmware............................................................... 167

Updating Manually................................................................................167

Updating Automatically........................................................................167

Configuring Update Notification............................................... 168

Name, Date, Time, and Language .............................................. 170

Beep Alerts .................................................................................. 172

LEDs.............................................................................................. 173

Proxy Server ................................................................................ 173

Jumbo Frames ............................................................................. 174

Changing the IP Address ............................................................ 176

Boot Authentication ................................................................... 177

Notes Before Use....................................................................................178

Important Notice ...................................................................................178

Setting Up the Authentication Server on a Windows PC ....................178

Configuring Boot Authentication on the TeraStation.........................179

If the TeraStation Cannot Be Accessed .................................................180

Chapter 8 Drive Replacement................................... 183

LEDs.............................................................................................. 183

Drive Replacement Procedure ................................................... 183

Using JBOD or a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is On.........183

Using a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is Off .......................186

Using RAID 0...........................................................................................186

Using a Hot Spare...................................................................................187

Replacing a Non-Malfunctioning Drive..................................... 188

Chapter 9 Utilities...................................................... 189

NAS Navigator2 for Windows..................................................... 189

Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................192

Changing the IP Address .......................................................................192

NAS Navigator2 for macOS ........................................................ 193

Mounting as a Network Drive ...............................................................194

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

NovaBACKUP ............................................................................... 195

Chapter 10 Appendix ................................................ 196

TeraStation Does Not Work Properly......................................... 196

Power LED Keeps Blinking ....................................................................196

Booting the TeraStation in Emergency Mode......................................197

Cleaning the Dustproof Filter .................................................... 197

Info and Error LEDs ..................................................................... 200

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. Check the sticker on the

packing box for your unit’s model name.

TS3210DN

13456 15

10 13 14

TS3410DN

1345615

TS3410RN

11 18 12 16 15 11

17 10 18 3456 10 1710 912

13 14

1 Power Button ( )

To power on, connect the power cable and wait for 10 seconds, then press the power button. To power off,

press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.

If the TeraStation beeps, pressing this button for a short period will stop the beeping.

2 Power LED

For TS3210DN and TS3410DN, the LED glows green when the TeraStation is on. For TS3410RN, the LED glows

white when the TeraStation is on.

3 Info LED

If there is a status message, the amber info LED will light up. Check the Settings interface or NAS Navigator2 to

see the status message.

4 Error LED

If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. Check the Settings interface or NAS Navigator2 to see the

error message.

5 LAN1 LED

When LAN port 1 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.

6 LAN2 LED

When LAN port 2 is connected, this LED glows green. It blinks when the connection is active.

7 Function Button

Use this button for dismounting USB devices, rebuilding RAID arrays, configuring failover, stopping the

TeraStation’s beeping, and initializing settings using a USB drive.

8 Drive Lock ( )

Open the front panel with the key to replace drives or access the init button.

9 Init Button

Press and hold this button to initialize the TeraStation’s admin username and password, IP settings, SSL, and

service port restriction settings to their factory default values. The effects of this button can be changed in

Settings.

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