Page 2 - FCC Compliance Statement
Instruction Manual FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Instruction Manual i Table of Contents Product Diagram .................................................................................... 1 Front View ......................................................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Product Diagram; Front View; RAID switch
Instruction Manual 1 Product Diagram Front View Rear View Front Panel Drive Activity LEDs Power Button LAN Port Power Jack Reset Button RAID switch USB 3.0 Port Main Power Switch Set RAID Button Drive Fan RAID switch
Page 6 - Introduction; Packaging Contents; • 2X 3.5” SATA hard drives; For NAS Operation; • Computer system or Network with available LAN port; For DAS Operation; Getting Started; Step 1. Installing your hard drives
Instruction Manual 2 Introduction Packaging Contents • NAS HDD RAID Enclosure• Ethernet Cable• 1M USB 3.0 A to B Cable• Universal Power Adapter w/ regional cables (NA/UK/EU) • Rubber foot set• Instruction Manual Recommended System Requirements • 2X 3.5” SATA hard drives For NAS Operation • Computer ...
Page 7 - Slide the “front panel” upward toward the top of the enclosure.
Instruction Manual 3 1. Using a Phillips head screw driver (not included) remove the screw from the bottom of the enclosure. 2. Slide the “front panel” upward toward the top of the enclosure.
Page 8 - Lift the panel off to reveal the drive bays.
Instruction Manual 4 3. Lift the panel off to reveal the drive bays.
Page 9 - Slide each of your hard drives into the bay.
Instruction Manual 5 4. Slide each of your hard drives into the bay.
Page 10 - Replace the screw using the Phillips head screw driver.
Instruction Manual 6 5. Place the front panel back on by placing it over the drive bay, and sliding it into place. 6. Replace the screw using the Phillips head screw driver.
Page 11 - Step 2. Set your RAID Configuration; Your Desired RAID configuration is now set.; RAID Notes; one hard drive with the NAS.,If connecting through NAS with
Instruction Manual 7 Step 2. Set your RAID Configuration WARNING! In order to prepare your drives for RAID and Network operation, this enclosure will configure newly installed drives into an acceptable format (exFAT). Please be aware that any data currently on the drives may be lost during this proc...
Page 12 - Available RAID Configurations; Combine – BIG; Striping – RAID0; NAS first to avoid unnecessary system reboot and HDD re-format.; Method 1: Connect the NAS enclosure to your router (Quick Access)
Instruction Manual 8 Available RAID Configurations The NAS enclosure supports 4 different RAID configurations. RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple hard drives into a single unit for secure data redundancy, increased volume size and/or improved performance.Descriptions and benefits fo...
Page 13 - Step 4. Initialize Your Hard Drives; Access Web Interface; device name into the address bar.; Default Administration Password:
Instruction Manual 9 Method 2: Connect the NAS enclosure directly to your computer (Standard Access) 1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) from the LAN port on the enclosure to an available LAN port on your computer.2. Set your computer IP address to an IP address on the same subnet as the NAS Enc...
Page 14 - Hard Drive Initialization; your hard drives upon accessing the web interface.
Instruction Manual 10 Note: The administration account user name and password can be changed, and additional accounts can be added (See: Page 64 <Manage Accounts>). 3. You have now accessed the Web Interface Home page, as the “5 option” web GUI menu is displayed. Hard Drive Initialization WARN...
Page 15 - WARNING! Any data on the drives will be deleted upon format.; Basic NAS Operation; Start
Instruction Manual 11 You can also click Cancel if you wish to complete additional configuration steps before formatting the hard drive. WARNING! Any data on the drives will be deleted upon format. Step 5. Use your NAS Your NAS is now ready for operation. Please reference Basic NAS Operation for day...
Page 16 - In the folder box, type the network path to the NAS Enclosure.
Instruction Manual 12 2. Select Map network drive. 3. In the folder box, type the network path to the NAS Enclosure. Note: The default network path for the NAS Enclosure is: http://192.168.0.2
Page 17 - click the OK button.; Create User Accounts
Instruction Manual 13 4. Enter the Username and password for an active account on the NAS enclosure, and click the OK button. 5. The NAS has now been mapped as a network drive. In the future when you want to access the NAS it will be available as a listed drive in my Computer. Create User Accounts I...
Page 19 - Enter your desired name and password in the specified fields.
Instruction Manual 15 4. The account page is displayed, select the New button from the account list. 5. Enter your desired name and password in the specified fields. 6. Next specify whether you would like the account to be Read only (can only access files), or Read/Write (Can access save and edit fi...
Page 20 - Set a Static IP Address
Instruction Manual 16 8. The account has now been created, and is listed in the account List box below. Note: A new folder for specific user content is also created with each account and listed under folder list. Set a Static IP Address It is recommended that you set the NAS IP address to a static I...
Page 21 - Static IP; IP information in each specified field.
Instruction Manual 17 3. Click Network, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click IP Settings. 4. The IP Settings window is now displayed. By Default the Internet Protocol Information is set to Automatic IP. To set a static IP address, place a bullet in Static IP as below. Note: It is recom...
Page 22 - Click the Apply button to set your changes.; Manage NAS Files and View Media Through a Web Browser; Access files and folders on your NAS through a web browser
Instruction Manual 18 5. Click the Apply button to set your changes. Note: For detailed information regarding the best configuration for your network, please contact your network administrator. Manage NAS Files and View Media Through a Web Browser Access files and folders on your NAS through a web b...
Page 23 - Upload files to your NAS; desired file, next click the open button.
Instruction Manual 19 Note: Some files are playable from the File and Folder mode of the web page but for more control we recommend the Audio and Video playback modes. Upload files to your NAS You can upload files to your NAS using any web browser.1. Browse to the specific folder you would like to u...
Page 24 - the menu on the left hand side.
Instruction Manual 20 2. A list of all supported music files that are available to the user will be displayed in the menu on the left hand side. Note: Supported audio playback file formats: mpeg /mp3, mp4/m4a, ogg, and wav. Your web browser can limit support for audio playback file formats. For opti...
Page 26 - at the bottom of the window.
Instruction Manual 22 4. (optional) To stop and start playing the video file, use the play/pause button located at the bottom of the window. Note: An HTML 5 browser is required for video playback. You may be prompted to install a plugin in order to play and manage the audio playback. View image file...
Page 27 - Double click the file of your choice to view the image file.; Mobile App Access
Instruction Manual 23 3. Double click the file of your choice to view the image file. Mobile App Access The NAS Enclosure is compatible with most WebDAV mobile applications available on iSO, Android, and Blackberry. Through WebDAV you can access files and folders using the application on your smartp...
Page 28 - Advanced NAS Operation; Access Configuration Page; From the “5 option” menu select the Configuration Icon.
Instruction Manual 24 Advanced NAS Operation From the configuration page you can access advanced configurations and functions. Access Configuration Page 1. Access the Web Interface Home Page. (See: Web Interface Access) 2. From the “5 option” menu select the Configuration Icon. 3. The Configuration ...
Page 29 - middle of the window.; View or change Host/Group Name; Displays the NAS Enclosure Network device name and Work Group.
Instruction Manual 25 View and edit System and Network Information listed in the status menuView or change System Information: 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) Note: If you have navigated to a different page, than the home page select the Status menu from the left hand ...
Page 30 - characters in length; View or change Administration Account User name and Password; password in the verify password field then click the OK button.; View or change Date/Time and settings; Click the Change button to alter the system date, and time.
Instruction Manual 26 Click the change button to alter the Network device name, and Work Group. Enter your desired Host Name and Group Name then click the OK button. Note: For compatibility with most operating systems, the Host Name cannot exceed 15 characters in length View or change Administration...
Page 31 - If you have selected Automatic:; View Firmware Version; View or change GUI display Language
Instruction Manual 27 If you have selected Automatic: If you would prefer to use one of our three pre-set SNTP servers, use the drop down menu to select your desired server (clock.isc.org / time.windows.com / stdtime.gov.hk). Or if you would prefer to specify your own SNTP server, place a bullet in ...
Page 32 - View Network Information:; the bottom of the middle of the window.; View Internal IP
Instruction Manual 28 View Network Information: 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) Note: If you have navigated to a different page than the home page, select the Status menu from the left hand menu.2. Network Information is displayed under the Network Information heading ...
Page 33 - View PPPoE IP Address or Connect; Internet configuration.; Enable or disable Service Information
Instruction Manual 29 View PPPoE IP Address or Connect to PPPoE Internet Service Displays the IP address that the NAS enclosure is connected to if the NAS has been configured for PPPoE Internet access. (See: Network PPPoE for details regarding PPPoE Internet configuration. To manually connect the NA...
Page 34 - A description of each service is listed below:
Instruction Manual 30 3. The Service Information window is now displayed. Through Service Information you can place a bullet in Enable or Disable depending on your preference for each service. A description of each service is listed below: Note: As soon as you click on the disable or enable switch t...
Page 35 - View the current Disk Status; view information about the hard drives and RAID array.
Instruction Manual 31 View the current Disk Status 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click Status, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Disk Status. 3. The Disk Status window is now displayed. Through the disk status menu you can view information about t...
Page 36 - Lists the drive and RAID Configuration enabled.; View or Change IP Setting
Instruction Manual 32 Disk Name Lists the drive and RAID Configuration enabled. Disk Capacity Displays current information regarding available storage space on your drive/RAID array. A description of each field is listed below. Free Space Displays available storage capacity in Gigabytes. Used Space ...
Page 37 - If you have selected Automatic IP:
Instruction Manual 33 2. Click Network, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click IP Settings. 3. The IP Settings window is now displayed. Through the IP Settings you can view your IP settings, or choose between automatically or manually setting static Internet Protocol address Information....
Page 38 - If you have selected Static IP as below:; Configure PPPoE Network
Instruction Manual 34 If you have selected Static IP as below: Enter your desired IP information in each specified field and click Apply. Note: For detailed information regarding the best configuration for your network, please contact your network administrator. Configure PPPoE Network 1. Access Con...
Page 39 - provider into the specified fields and click the apply button.
Instruction Manual 35 2. Click Network, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click PPPoE. 3. The PPPoE window is now displayed. Through the PPPoE window you can connect your enclosure directly to the Internet via a PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Internet Service Provider.4. To...
Page 40 - Enable and Configure DDNS
Instruction Manual 36 Enable and Configure DDNS With DDNS you can assign an Internet Domain Name using a DDNS service for external access to your enclosure over the Internet.1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click Network, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next ...
Page 41 - the DDNS service provider drop down menu.
Instruction Manual 37 3. The DDNS window is now displayed. 4. Select Enable from the bullet menu.If you are using a generic Dynamic DNS service, select Dyn from the service provider drop down menu. Or if you are using No-IP as your service provider select NO-IP from the DDNS service provider drop do...
Page 42 - Enable and Configure Network Service Ports; description of each listed below:
Instruction Manual 38 Note: It may take up to an hour for the DDNS server to refresh and direct to the Enclosure. For further assistance please contact your DDNS service provider. Enable and Configure Network Service Ports 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click Netwo...
Page 43 - UPnP Port Mapping (Universal plug and play)
Instruction Manual 39 UPnP Port Mapping (Universal plug and play) Enables the enclosure to automatically find and communicate with your router and open any ports required to access the NAS over the internet. This is not recommended for most users unless you intend to access the NAS remotely. Place a...
Page 44 - Displays URL used to access the WebDAV locally.; Manage your Hard Drive Configuration,
Instruction Manual 40 WebDAV URL: Displays URL used to access the WebDAV locally. FTP Listen Port: Displays and enables the user to alter the access port used for the FTP service to communicate. FTP URL: Displays URL used to access the FTP Service page locally. BT Port: Displays and enables the user...
Page 45 - attached drives. Details for each option is listed below:
Instruction Manual 41 3. The Disk Management window is now displayed. From the Disk Management Window you can set a sleep timer, format your drive or RAID array, and view S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) data for each of the attached drives. Details for each option is l...
Page 46 - The Disk is now formatted.
Instruction Manual 42 You will receive a message alerting you that the format was successful, click the Ok Button. The Disk is now formatted. S.M.A.R.T (SATA0/SATA1) Displays reports regarding the health of each attached drive. The HDD Status row at the bottom of each table will indicate whether the...
Page 47 - Manage your RAID Configuration
Instruction Manual 43 Manage your RAID Configuration 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click System Manage, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click RAID. 4. The RAID window is now displayed. From the RAID Window you can view your installed drive information...
Page 48 - RAID Mode; The drop down menu shows the current RAID configuration.; WARNING! All drive data will be lost upon deleting the RAID array.; WARNING! All drive data will be lost upon creating the RAID array.
Instruction Manual 44 RAID Mode The drop down menu shows the current RAID configuration. To delete the current RAID configuration click the delete button. WARNING! All drive data will be lost upon deleting the RAID array. A message will appear warning that all written data will be lost. Click the OK...
Page 49 - RAID Status; Displays the model and capacity of each attached hard drive.
Instruction Manual 45 A message will appear warning that all written data will be lost. Click the OK button if you wish to continue. Upon creation of the new RAID array the S.M.A.R.T table for available drives will be displayed. RAID Status Displays the current RAID array and the S.M.A.R.T status. D...
Page 50 - Update your NAS Enclosure Firmware Update; Firmware
Instruction Manual 46 Update your NAS Enclosure Firmware Update 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click System Manage, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Firmware Update. 3. The Firmware Update window is now displayed. From the Firmware Update Window y...
Page 51 - It is not recommended that a firmware upgrade be attempted unless
Instruction Manual 47 WARNING! It is not recommended that a firmware upgrade be attempted unless specifically stated on the StarTech.com website, or directed by a StarTech.com Technical advisor. WARNING! It is recommended that all drive DATA be backed up prior to attempting a firmware upgrade. Lost ...
Page 52 - Reboot Your NAS Enclosure remotely; reboot the system through the web interface.
Instruction Manual 48 Reboot Your NAS Enclosure remotely using the Web Interface 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click System Manage, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Reboot. 3. The Reboot window is now displayed. From the reboot Window you can rem...
Page 53 - To reboot the enclosure click the Reboot button.; Shutdown your NAS Enclosure remotely
Instruction Manual 49 4. To reboot the enclosure click the Reboot button. You will receive a message alerting you that all open connections will be reset, click the OK button if you would like to continue.5. The enclosure will reboot. Note: It may take several seconds for the system to fully reboot....
Page 54 - remotely shutdown the NAS Enclosure through the web interface.
Instruction Manual 50 2. Click System Manage, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Shut Down. 3. The Shutdown window is now displayed. From the shutdown Window you can remotely shutdown the NAS Enclosure through the web interface. 4. To power off the enclosure click the Shutdown button...
Page 55 - Restore Default settings to your NAS Enclosure (Reset)
Instruction Manual 51 Restore Default settings to your NAS Enclosure (Reset) 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click System Manage, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Default. 3. The Default window is now displayed. From the Default Window you can remo...
Page 56 - the Reset process, click the OK button if you would like to continue.
Instruction Manual 52 WARNING! It is recommended that all drive DATA be backed up prior to Resetting the NAS Enclosure. Lost drive data is not the responsibility of StarTech.com4. To restore default settings click the Reset button. 5. You will receive a message alerting you that all default settings...
Page 57 - Enable or Disable SMB Service; across your network via SMB protocol.
Instruction Manual 53 Enable or Disable SMB Service 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click App Server, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click SMB Server. 3. The SMB Server window is now displayed. From the SMB Server Window you can enable or disable the a...
Page 58 - Enable or Disable WebDAV Service
Instruction Manual 54 From the SMB Status section you can enable or disable SMB service.Depending on your preference place a bullet in Enable or Disable. Enable or Disable WebDAV Service 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click App Server, in the Main Menu on the left ...
Page 59 - WebDAV file management apps.
Instruction Manual 55 3. The WebDAV Server window is now displayed. From the WebDAV Window you can enable or disable the ability for your local computer, tablet, iPhone or smartphone to access files and play media stored on your NAS Enclosure using third party WebDAV file management apps. From the W...
Page 60 - Enable or Disable FTP Service; uploading/downloading files using FTP protocol.
Instruction Manual 56 Enable or Disable FTP Service 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click App Server, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click FTP Server. 3. The FTP Server window is now displayed. From the FTP Service Window you can enable or disable the ...
Page 61 - Download and host Torrent Files
Instruction Manual 57 From the FTP Status select you can enable or disable FTP service.Depending on your preference place a bullet in Enable or Disable. Download and host Torrent Files 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click App Server, in the Main Menu on the left ha...
Page 62 - Instructions for Bit Torrent Operation are listed below:
Instruction Manual 58 3. The BT Download window now displayed. From the BT Download Window you can download and host Torrent files to and from external sources over the Internet. Instructions for Bit Torrent Operation are listed below: To add a torrent file that is locally on your computer or networ...
Page 63 - Functionality of each button is listed below:; Activate Download; Enables you to activate a torrent to begin the download process.; Pause Download; Enables you to pause the download; Stop Download; Enables you to stop the download.; Delete; Removes Torrent files from the Downloaded Queue
Instruction Manual 59 The Download Queue shows the status of currently hosted and downloading files. Note: Once you have added the torrent file you will host the downloaded portion of the torrent file until it is removed from your Downloaded Queue.The button menu below the Download Queue allows for ...
Page 64 - Settings; Opens the BT Option menu.; Max Peers Per Torrent
Instruction Manual 60 Settings Opens the BT Option menu. The BT option menu enables you to set the following configurations using the value boxes listed: Note: entering a value of 0 will allocate the maximum amount available resources for each field. Upload Limits: Enter the amount of bandwidth you ...
Page 65 - Mail Notification
Instruction Manual 61 Mail Notification Enables you to receiver an alert message via e-mail for each torrent file that has completed downloadingTo activate e-mail notification, place a check in the Enable box.If your e-mail server requires authentication please place a check in the Authentication bo...
Page 66 - Assign Folder for UPNP AV/DNLA Service and iTunes Playlists; Instructions for Media Server Operation are listed below:
Instruction Manual 62 Assign Folder for UPNP AV/DNLA Service and iTunes Playlists 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click App Server, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Media Server. 3. The Media Server window now displayed. From the Media server windo...
Page 67 - share using DNLA and UPnP AV.
Instruction Manual 63 Select the drop down menu next to the specific media type that you would like to share using DNLA and UPnP AV. From within the drop down menu, select the specific folder you would like pull the selected media type from. To build a iTunes playlist form the music folder, click th...
Page 68 - Manage Accounts; has access to the default public folder.
Instruction Manual 64 Manage Accounts 1. Access Configuration Page. (See: Access configuration page) 2. Click User Set, in the Main Menu on the left hand side, next click Account.3. The Account window is now displayed. From the Account window you can create, modify, limit, disable or delete specific...
Page 69 - Create an Account; Enter your desired username and password in the specified fields.
Instruction Manual 65 Create an Account 1. Click the New button. Enter your desired username and password in the specified fields. 2. Next specify whether you would like the account to be Read only (can only access files), or Read/Write (Can access save and edit files) by placing a bullet in your pr...
Page 70 - listed under folder list.; Change Account Settings; The account changes have now been saved.; Disable an Account; Enable/Disable button is displayed based on account status.
Instruction Manual 66 3. The account has now been created is listed in the account List box below. Note: A new folder for specific user content is also created with each account and listed under folder list. Change Account Settings 1. Select the account from the account box, and click the modify but...
Page 71 - Enable an account; Delete an Account; Grant Folder Access
Instruction Manual 67 Enable an account 1. Select the account from the account box, and click the Enable Button. Note: Enable/Disable button is displayed based on account status. 2. The account has now been enabled. Delete an Account 1. Select the account from the account box, and click the Delete B...
Page 72 - (Green) located between the Folder List box and the Sharing List box.; Limit Folder Access; (Red) located between the Folder List box and the Sharing List box.
Instruction Manual 68 2. Select the folder from the Folder List box, and click the Right pointing Arrow button (Green) located between the Folder List box and the Sharing List box. 3. The user account has now been granted access to the specified folder. Limit Folder Access 1. If you would like to li...
Page 73 - Account Folder Management; Create a New Folder
Instruction Manual 69 Account Folder Management Create a New Folder 1. To create a new folder, click the Create button located in the Folder List box 2. Enter your preferred folder name in the text box, and click the OK Button. 3. The folder has now been created and is listed in the Folder List box....
Page 74 - Enter your preferred new name in the New Name Box and Click OK.; Delete a Folder
Instruction Manual 70 2. Enter your preferred new name in the New Name Box and Click OK. 3. The Folder name has now been changed. Delete a Folder WARNING! Any Data within the folder will be deleted. 1. Select the folder from the Folder List box, and click the Delete button. 2. You will receive an al...
Page 76 - Technical Support; and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,; Warranty Information; Limitation of Liability; contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Instruction Manual 72 Technical Support StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation...