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S SMART TOR

NS2300N

Product Manual

Version 1.0

SmartStor NS2300N Product Manual

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You should back up all data before installing any drive controller or storage

peripheral. Promise Technology is not responsible for any loss of data resulting

from the use, disuse or misuse of this or any other Promise Technology product.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Protocol Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Key Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Compatible Backup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Client OS Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Unpacking the SmartStor NS2300N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting up the SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting to PASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Browser Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PASM in your Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PASM in SmartNAVI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Shutting Down the SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 3: Connecting to the SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting up a Network Drive on a Windows PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting up a Network Drive on a UNIX or Linux PC . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting up a Network Drive on a Macintosh PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting a USB Printer to SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting up the Print Server on SmartStor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting up Windows Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting up Linux Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting up Macintosh Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Disconnecting a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting-up Apple iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Architecture

The SmartStor NS2300N’s architecture is based on the Freescale MPC8313

microprocessor and the Promise PDC20771 Serial ATA RAID Controller. The

Gigabit Ethernet port is used for the data transfer and management. The USB

port is used for a printer, expansion drives, and Uninterruptable Power Supply

(UPS).

Protocol Support

SmartStor NS2300N supports:

• Windows 2000, XP Professional, 2003 Server, and Vista clients through

SMB and CIFS protocols

• UNIX and Linux clients through the NFS protocol

• Macintosh clients through the AFP protocol

• FTP clients through the FTP protocol

• DLNA clients through UPnP protocol with an optional plug-in

• Up to 16 concurrent connections supported

Key Benefits

• Easy-to-use browser-based management interface

• Data sharing over the network

• One-touch backup of designated file folders on client PC

• Network print server with USB printer

• User, Group, and Quota management

• UPS support with automated shutdown

• Heterogeneous environment: Windows, UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh

• SmartNAVI setup and management software

• Promise Advanced Storage Manager (PASM) software

Caution

A Caution informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of

data and how to avoid them.

Warning

A Warning notifies you of probable equipment damage or loss of

data, or the possibility of physical injury, and how to avoid them.

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Compatible Backup Software

SmartStor NS2300N is compatible with the following backup software products:

• VERITAS® NetBackup/Backup Exec™

• CA BrightStor™ARCserve/Enterprise

• LEGATO® NetWorker™

• Syncsort Backup Express

• Microsoft Backup Software for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP

• Dantz Retrospect for Macintosh

Client OS Support

Microsoft Windows:

• Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate; Server 2003, XP Professional,

2000

• Supports Intel IA32, AMD64 and Intel EM64T platforms

UNIX/Linux:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 (AS/WS/ES)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 (AS/WS/ES)

• SuSe Linux Enterprise 10 (Server/Desktop)

Apple Macintosh:

• MacOS X

Browser Support

Use the latest version of the following browsers to manage the SmartStor

NS2300N:

• Internet Explorer

• Netscape Navigator

• Mozilla

• Firefox

• Safari (MacOS X)

Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

• Unpacking the SmartStor NS2300N (page 5)

• Installing Disk Drives (page 7)

• Connecting to the Network (page 7)

• Connecting the Power (page 7)

• Installing the Software (page 8)

• Setting up the SmartStor (page 11)

• Connecting to PASM (page 15)

• Shutting Down the SmartStor (page 18)

Unpacking the SmartStor NS2300N

The SmartStor NS2300N box contains the following items:

• SmartStor NS2300N Unit

• Quick Start Guide

• Screws for disk drives

(1 package)

• Ethernet cable

• Power cord

• 12V DC Power Adapter

• CD with SmartNAVI software,

Product Manual and Quick Start

Guide

Warning

The electronic components within the SmartStor are sensitive to

damage from Electro-Static Discharge (ESD). Observe

appropriate precautions at all times when handling the SmartStor

or its subassemblies.

Important

To configure the SmartStor, you must install the software onto a

PC running Windows Vista, 2003 Server, XP Professional, or

2000.

Figure 1. SmartStor NS2300N Front View

Figure 2. SmartStor NS2300N Rear View

Disk Drive

Drive Carrier

Drive Activity

LED

Power Button

Ethernet

Activity LED

Drive Status

LED

Note: This SmartStor is shown without the front door.

System Status LED

Power Connection

USB Connection

RJ45 Network Connection

Cooling Fan

Installing Disk Drives

You can populate the SmartStor NS2300N with SATA 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s disk

drives. For optimal performance, install disk drives of the same model and

capacity. Your disk drives will become a RAID Volume on the SmartStor.

To install disk drives:

1. Open the door on the front of the SmartStor enclosure.

2. Pull a disk drive carrier from the enclosure. See Figure 1.

3. Carefully lay the disk drive into the drive carrier, so that the screw holes on

the sides of the carrier align with the screw holes in the drive.

4. Insert the screws through the holes in the drive carrier and into the sides of

the disk drive.

• Install only the counter-sink screws supplied with the SmartStor.

• Install four screws per disk drive.

• Snug each screw. Be careful not to over-tighten.

5. Reinstall the drive carrier into the SmartStor enclosure.

Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other disk drive.

6. Close the door on the front of the SmartStor.

Connecting to the Network

To connect the SmartStor to your network:

1. Attach one end of the network cable to the RJ45 network connection.

See Figure 2.

2. Attach the other end of the network cable to your Ethernet hub or switch.

Connecting the Power

To power the SmartStor:

1. Attach the power cord from the power source to the power adapter.

2. Connect the power adapter to the back of the SmartStor enclosure. See

Figure 2.

3. On the front of the SmartStor, press the power button. See Figure 1.

It takes about a minute to boot the SmartStor. When fully booted:

• The System Status LED turns green. See Figure 1.

• The buzzer beeps one time.

4. Click the “I accept the terms...” option, then click the button.Next

The Choose Destination Location screen appears.

5. Optional. Click the Browse... button to choose a new install location for the

software.

Click the Next button.

The Ready to Install screen appears.

6. Click the Install button to proceed with installation.

When the installation is finished, the final installation screen appears.

7. Click to Finish button to close the installer.

With the Online Registration box checked, your browser will open and go

directly to the Promise product registration website. Thank you for taking the

time to register.

The installer adds a SmartNAVI icon to the:

• Start menu

• Application tray

SmartNAVI loads automatically every time your Windows OS starts.

Setting up the SmartStor

The SmartNAVI performs the setup procedures on your SmartStor. After the

procedure is done, you will have a default folder on the SmartStor, set up as a

network drive on your PC.

You can change the network settings, create RAID volumes, add and mount

folders on your SmartStor after initial setup using SmartNAVI. You can also made

more advanced settings using the PASM software. See “Connecting to PASM”

on page 15.

To set up your SmartStor:

1. Right-click the SmartNAVI icon in the Windows

application tray (lower right corner of the screen).

2. Choose Open SmartNAVI from the popup menu.

The MSN Window opens.

3. Optional. From Language dropdown menu, choose the language you prefer.

4. Double-click the NS2300N in the NAS list.

The login window opens.

SmartNAVI icon

5. Type admin in the Username, Password, and Confirm fields, then click the

This action creates a default user and logs the default user into SmartNAVI.

The Main Window opens.

6. Choose a Setup Mode and click the button:

•One Click Setup – Loads a collection of default settings.

Recommended for most users.

•Advanced Setup – Enables you to make your own settings.

Recommended for advanced users.

7. Click the OK button to continue.

If you chose One Click Setup, the Wizard creates a RAID Volume and a

default folder called Public. You are finished with the setup.

If you chose Advanced Setup, go to the next step.

8. Choose Automatic (DHCP) or Manual network settings.

If you chose Manual settings, type entries for each of the following

parameters in the fields provided:

• Computer (NAS system) Name

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Gateway

• Primary and Secondary DNS – optional

9. Click the Next button to continue.

10. Choose the following values from their respective dropdown menus:

• Timezone

• Year

• Month

• Day

• Time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds

11. Click the Next button to continue.

12. Choose Automatic or Manual RAID Volume creation.

If you chose Manual, choose the type of RAID Volume you want:

• Maximum Capacity – RAID 0, using both disk drives

• Data Protection – RAID 1, using both disk drives

13. Click the Next button to continue.

14. Choose a network drive letter from the dropdown menu.

This drive will be mapped as a network drive on your PC.

The list begins with Z and goes in reverse alphabetical order.

15. Click the Next button to continue.

16. Review your parameters.

To make changes, click the Previous button.

To accept the parameters and configure your NAS system, click the OK

button.

17. Click the Yes button in the confirmation box.

The Wizard creates a RAID Volume and a default folder called Public.

The Public folder on the SmartStor appears under My Computer as a

network drive.

You can now copy files to and from the folder on the SmartStor.

To access this folder from other PCs, see “Chapter 3: Connecting to the

SmartStor” on page 19.

To create additional RAID Volumes and folders, see “Chapter 5: PASM” on

page 79.

Connecting to PASM

The Promise Advanced Storage Manager (PASM) software is factory-installed on

the SmartStor system. PASM runs in the browser on your PC. You can access

PASM:

• Directly in your browser (page 16)

• Through SmartNAVI (page 17)

Browser Support

Choose one of the following browsers to use with PASM:

Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address

To access the SmartStor in your browser, you must know the SmartStor’s IP

address. Use SmartNAVI for this purpose.

1. Right-click the SmartNAVI icon in the Windows

application tray (lower right corner of the screen).

2. Choose Open SmartNAVI from the popup menu.

The SmartNAVI MSN window appears with the NAS

List displayed. The IP address of the SmartStor shown in the NAS List.

For more information about SmartNAVI, see “Chapter 4: SmartNAVI” on

page 45.

• Internet Explorer

• Mozilla

• Firefox

• Netscape Navigator

• Safari (Mac OS X)

SmartNAVI icon

IP address of the SmartStor

detected on the network

PASM in your Browser

To log into PASM in your browser:

1. Start your Browser.

2. In the Browser address field, type in the IP address of the SmartStor.

See “Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address” on page 15.

Note that the IP address shown below is only an example. The IP address

you type into your browser might be different.

• PASM uses an HTTP connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://

• Enter the SmartStor’s IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.168.1.1

Together, your entry looks like this: http://192.168.1.1

The PASM login screen displays.

3. Type admin in both the User Name and Password fields, then click the

The user name and password are case sensitive.

For more information about PASM, see “Chapter 5: PASM” on page 79.

PASM in SmartNAVI

To log into PASM through SmartNAVI:

1. On the Windows desktop, right-click the SmartNAVI

icon (right).

2. Choose Open Advanced Management from the

popup menu.

Your default browser starts and the PASM login screen displays.

3. Type admin in both the User Name and Password fields, then click the

The user name and password are case sensitive.

For more information about PASM, see “Chapter 5: PASM” on page 79.

SmartNAVI icon

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3. In the Computer name field, type the IP address of the SmartStor and click

the Search button.

See “Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address” on page 15.

The SmartStor appears in the search results list.

4. Double-click the SmartStor to show the Public folder and any other folders

you have created.

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found on the network

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5. Right-click the folder you want and choose Map Network Drive from the

dropdown menu.

The Map Network Drive dialog box appears.

6. In the Map Network Drive dialog box, choose a drive letter and click the

Finish button.

7. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.

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The folder on the SmartStor appears under My Computer as a network drive.

You can now copy files to and from the folder on the SmartStor.

Setting up a Network Drive on a UNIX or Linux PC

Before you can access the SmartStor from a UNIX or Linux PC, you must

configure the SmartStor to communicate with UNIX and Linux.

On the Windows PC

1. Start PASM.

See “PASM in your Browser” on page 16 or “PASM in SmartNAVI” on

page 17.

2. In the Tree, click the + beside the File & Print icon to expand the Tree, then

click the Protocol Control icon.

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Network Drives

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3. In the Information tab, click the Enable button next to UNIX/Linux.

4. Click the OK button in the confirmation box.

5. Click the File Sharing icon in the tree.

6. Click the Modify tab.

7. Check the Unix/Linux box, then click the OK button.

The UNIX/Linux file sharing enables UNIX and Linux PCs to access folders

on the SmartStor. In this case, access is given for the PUBLIC folder.

8. Click the Sharing Setup icon in the tree.

9. Click the UNIX/Linux Sharing tab.

10. Optional. If you are creating a new folder, in the New IP Address field, type

the IP address of the UNIX/Linux PC from which you want to access the

SmartStor.

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11. Click the Add button.

On the UNIX/Linux PC with Command Line Interface

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Create a new folder for the SmartStor. Type mkdir SmartStor and press

Enter.

3. Mount the SmartStor. Type mount 192.168.1.1:/VOLUME1/PUBLIC/

SmartStor and press Enter.

Note that the IP address shown above is only an example. The IP address

you type in your terminal window will be different.

See “Finding the SmartStor’s IP Address” on page 15.

Volume1 and Public refer to the default Volume and folder created during

setup. See page 11. If you created another volume or folder, use their

names.

4. Change to the SmartStor directory. Type cd /SmartStor and press Enter.

You can now copy files to and from the folder on the SmartStor.

5. When you are done with the SmartStor, type cd; umount /SmartStor and

press Enter.

On the Linux PC with Graphic Desktop

This procedure is for a RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 configuration. If you run a

different version of Linux, you might have to adapt the procedure. See your OS

documentation.

1. From the Applications menu, choose Network Servers.

2. In the Network window, double-click Windows Network.

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3. Double-click the SmartStor (NS2300) on the network.

4. Double-click the folder you want.

If this is the first time you accessed this folder, an Authentication dialog box

opens.

5. Type the user name and password in the respective fields, then click the OK

button.

The default user name is admin. The default password is admin.

The user name and password are case sensitive.

Leave the Domain field blank.

The folder opens. You can now copy files to and from the folder on the

SmartStor.

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Setting up a Network Drive on a Macintosh PC

Before you can access the SmartStor from a Macintosh (MacOS X) PC, you must

configure the SmartStor to communicate with the MacOS.

On the Windows PC

1. Start PASM.

See “PASM in your Browser” on page 16 or “PASM in SmartNAVI” on

page 17.

2. In the Tree, click the + beside the File & Print icon to expand the Tree, then

click the Protocol Control icon.

3. In the Information tab, click the Enable button next to Macintosh.

4. Click the OK button in the confirmation box.

5. Click the File Sharing icon in the Tree.

6. Click the Modify tab.

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Enabling the Smart Fan

The Smart Fan is a feature that turns off the fan to save energy and reduce noise

when the fan is not needed to cool the SmartStor enclosure. The Smart Fan is

enabled by default.

To enable the Smart Fan:

1. In the Tree, click the + beside the System icon.

2. Click the System Information icon.

3. Click the Enclosure Information tab.

4. Under Fan Control, click the Enable option.

5. Click the OK button.

Product specificaties

Merk:	Promise Technology
Categorie:	Server
Model:	SmartStor NS2300N
Gewicht:	950 g
Aantal USB 2.0-poorten:	1
Aantal Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)-poorten:	1
Certificering:	CE, FCC, UL, TUV, RoHS
Voldoet aan industriestandaarden:	IEEE802.3/IEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3ab
Relatieve luchtvochtigheid:	10 - 85 procent
Compatibele besturingssystemen:	Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista\nLinux/Unix\nMac X 10.4 +
Ondersteunde netwerkprotocollen:	FTP, BT
Netwerkfuncties:	Gigabit Ethernet
Capaciteit opslag-drive:	- GB
Totale geïnstalleerde opslagcapaciteit:	0 TB
Maximaal ondersteunde opslagcapaciteit:	3 TB
Geluidsdruk:	30 dB
Gewicht (imperiaal):	2.09 lbs
Maximale overdrachtssnelheid van gegevens:	1000 Mbit/s
DHCP client:	Ja
Afmetingen (B x D x H):	145.2 x 213.2 x 92 mm
Link/Act LED:	Ja
Opslag schijf-interface:	SATA
Opslag schijfgrootte:	3.5 "
Jumbo Frames ondersteuning:	Ja
Beheerprotocollen:	HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, SMTP
Soorten RAID:	0, 1
Stroomverbruik (indien actief):	39 W
Aantal storage drives ondersteund:	2
Bedrijfstemperatuur (T-T):	5 - 35 °C
Connectivity LEDs:	Ja
Hot-swap drive bays:	Ja
Ondersteunde bestandsystemen:	EXT3, FAT32