MaxNAS Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1- Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing The Micronet MaxNAS storage solution. With speed, high capac-
ity, ease of use, and support for numerous applications, MaxNAS is the ideal solution for all
of your data storage needs.
Please take advantage of the information contained within this manual to ensure easy setup
and configuration. If at any time you require technical assistance, Micronet’s Help Desk is
available at 310-320-0772 or email us at [email protected]
1. Features and Benefits
MaxNAS is a versatile and powerful storage solution, allowing it to be utilized in several
different roles:
• As a shared storage device for multiple PCs, Macs, and UNIX/Linux workstations
• As a central, fault tolerant data server for a home or small business network
• As a central backup station
• As a central hub for print services, media streaming, and unattended downloading
Benefits:
• Easy-to-use for non-MIS personnel
• SATA (Serial ATA) disk channel interface
• Networked Storage on Gigabit Ethernet
• Easy to use Graphical User Interface
Data Reliability Features:
• RAID Level 0, 1, 5, 6, Span
• Multiple LUN support
• RAID Auto Rebuild
• Network Backup
• Hot Swap/Hot Spare disk support
• Disk Roaming
Networking Features:
• 2x 10/100/1000 auto-sensing Ethernet ports
• Ethernet link aggregation with failover and
load balancing
• iSCSI services concurrent with NAS
Network Services:
• Windows Client Support with Active
Directory integration
• UNIX/Linux Client Support
• Apple OS X Client Support
• FTP, Webdisk, Secure Webdisk
• DLNA streaming server
• Attach and share USB and eSATA devices
2. System Requirements and Compatibility
The MaxNAS is designed for universal compatibility. It features SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, iSCSI,
USB direct attachment, as well as Webdisk/Secure Webdisk http-based connectivity for host
access. This manual will address Windows XP and newer, and Macintosh OS X 10.4 and
newer hosts only but the concepts and connectivity features are available to other operating
environments as well.
1-Getting Started
