Buffalo TeraStation WSS 5000N2 User manual

Network Attached Storage

TeraStation WSS 5000R2 and 5000N2

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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2016.12

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................4

Diagrams...........................................................................................4

Turning the TeraStation On and Off................................................7

Installing Antivirus Software ..........................................................7

Chapter 2 Remote Desktop............................................8

Opening Windows Storage Server..................................................8

Chapter 3 Windows Update ...........................................9

Windows Update ..............................................................................9

Chapter 4 Preinstalled Software ................................ 10

RAID Builder .................................................................................. 10

Buffalo Dashboard........................................................................ 11

Email Notification ......................................................................... 12

Buffalo Replication ....................................................................... 13

TeraStation Backup and Replication Folder Settings................. 14

Display Settings ............................................................................ 15

Chapter 5 Managing Storage...................................... 16

Creating Volumes.......................................................................... 16

Volume Types ...........................................................................................16

Creating a RAID 5 Volume .......................................................................17

Creating a Mirrored Volume (RAID 1).....................................................18

Creating a Striped Volume (RAID 0) .......................................................19

Creating a Spanned Volume....................................................................20

Creating Simple Volumes (JBOD)............................................................21

Deleting Volumes.......................................................................... 24

Formatting Volumes ..................................................................... 24

Hard Drive Replacement Procedure ............................................ 26

Hard Drive Replacement Examples ........................................................27

Chapter 6 Backup ........................................................ 36

Back Up in Windows Storage Server............................................ 36

Preparing a Backup Destination.............................................................36

Recovering Backup Data .........................................................................43

Replication..................................................................................... 47

Buffalo Replication ..................................................................................47

DFS Replication........................................................................................49

Chapter 7 Settings....................................................... 73

Date and Time................................................................................ 73

Server Name, Workgroups, and Domains ................................... 73

Changing the Password................................................................ 75

Adding a User ................................................................................ 77

Adding a Group ............................................................................. 78

Creating a Shared Folder.............................................................. 82

Email Notification ......................................................................... 88

LCD Panel Settings ........................................................................ 90

Chapter 8 Utilities........................................................ 92

NAS Navigator2 for Windows....................................................... 92

Changing the IP Address .........................................................................94

NAS Navigator2 for macOS .......................................................... 95

Changing the IP Address .........................................................................97

NovaBACKUP ................................................................................. 97

Chapter 9 Appendix .................................................... 99

LCD Panel....................................................................................... 99

Modes .......................................................................................................99

Errors and Status......................................................................................99

Default Settings .......................................................................... 100

Specifications .............................................................................. 101

Data Backup ................................................................................ 102

Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 102

Windows Storage Server Recovery Procedure ......................... 103

Notes ............................................................................................ 104

Chapter 10 Regulatory Compliance Information.... 105

For Customers in the United States ........................................... 105

For Customers in Europe ............................................................ 105

For Customers in Russia.............................................................. 107

For Customers in China............................................................... 108

For Customers in Taiwan............................................................. 108

For Customers in Korea............................................................... 108

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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1 Power Button

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

press the power button.

2 Info LED

If there is a status message, the amber info LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the status message.

3 Error LED

If there is an error, the red error LED will light up. Check the LCD panel to see the error message.

4 LAN1 LED

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

5 LAN2 LED

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

6 LCD Panel

This display shows the status of many TeraStation settings. It also displays errors and messages when available.

7 Display Button

Switches between the different display modes. Also, if the TeraStation is beeping, press this button to stop it.

8 Factory Use Only

9 Drive Lock

Open the front panel with the key to replace hard drives or press the reset button.

10 Reset Button

To shut down and reboot the TeraStation, hold down the reset button.

11 Status LEDs

Normally, these LEDs blink green when hard drives are accessed. If a drive fails, its LED will turn red.

12 VGA Connector

You can connect a VGA monitor to this port. Connecting a monitor directly to the TeraStation is only supported

for monitoring the progress of Windows Update.

13 Boot Mode Switch

Leave the switch on the "HDD" position during normal operation. To recover settings, insert the recovery USB

drive into a USB 3.0 or 2.0 port, move the boot switch to the "USB" position, and press the power button.

14 UPS Port

Connect to a UPS.

15 USB 3.0 Port

Compatible Buffalo USB 3.0 hard drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB UPSs can be

connected. USB hubs are not supported.

16 USB 2.0 Port

Compatible Buffalo USB hard drives, USB memory devices, digital cameras, and USB UPSs can be connected.

USB hubs are not supported.

17 LAN Port 1

Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your network.

18 LAN Port 2

This second Ethernet port may be used for network redundancy or backup. You may connect a second

TeraStation directly to this port for backup.

19 Power Connector

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

20 Fan

Do not block the fan.

21 Anti-Theft Security Slot

Use this slot to secure your TeraStation with a cable lock (not included).

22 UID Button

Press the UID button on the front or the back of the unit to cycle the blue LED on and off.

23 Serial Number

This sticker shows the TeraStation's serial number.

24 Link LED

Glows amber when the unit is connected to a network.

25 Act LED

This LED shows network activity. It blinks amber when the TeraStation is accessed over the network.

Turning the TeraStation On and Off

Press the power button on the TeraStation to turn it on and off. Or you can turn off your TeraStation by following the

procedure below.

1 From the Windows Storage Server Start menu, point the cursor to the upper-right hand corner of the screen,

then click the icon.

2 Click the icon - Shut down.

3 Select the reason why you want to shut down, then click Continue.

When all the LEDs on the front of the TeraStation turn off, the shutdown process is complete.

Note: Always shut down the TeraStation before unplugging it. The TeraStation can be damaged if it is suddenly

unplugged without being powered down first.

Installing Antivirus Software

Installing antivirus software on the TeraStation is strongly recommended.

Connect a USB optical drive to the TeraStation's USB port, load the antivirus software CD into the optical drive, and

install the software.

Chapter 2 Remote Desktop

Opening Windows Storage Server

Note: If using macOS, download and install "Microsoft Remote Desktop" from the Mac App Store.

1 Double-click the icon to start NAS Navigator2.

2 Right-click on your TeraStation's icon and choose Open Remote Desktop. For macOS, click the TeraStation's icon

while holding down the control key, then click Open Remote Desktop.

Notes:

• If remote desktop connection software doesn't start on a Mac, exit and re-launch NAS Navigator2. To exit

NAS Navigator2, click the NAS Navigator icon while holding down the control key and click Quit.

• Click the TeraStation icon to view the IP address and other information for the TeraStation.

• If the message "The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to connect anyway?"

is displayed, click Yes or Continue.

3 Enter the admin username and password and press the Enter key. Windows Storage Server will open in the

remote desktop.

Note: The default username and password are "Administrator" and "password".

Chapter 3 Windows Update

Windows Update

For best results, Windows Storage Server should be updated regularly. Use Windows Update as described below.

Note: The TeraStation must be connected to the Internet to use Windows Update.

1 From the Windows Storage Server Start menu, click Control Panel - System and Security - Windows Update.

2 Click Check for updates.

3 Click Install updates.

4 Step through the wizard to install the updates.

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