Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus N8800SAS IP Storage Server. The Thecus
N8800SAS is an easy-to-use storage server that allows a dedicated approach to
storing and distributing data on a network. Data reliability is ensured with RAID
features that provide data security and recovery—over ten Terabyte of storage is
available using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing the N8800SAS to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The N8800SAS
offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard
drives for use in another N8800SAS, securing the continuity of data in the event of
hardware failure. The N8800SAS allows data consolidation and sharing between
Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments. The N8800SAS’s
user-friendly GUI supports multiple languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the N8800SAS allows you to store and share files over an IP
network. With a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, you can centralize your
files and share them easily over your network. With the easy-to-use web-based
interface, users on your network can access these files in a snap.
To learn about the Web User Interface, go to
Chapter 5: Using the N8800SAS >
Using WebDisk
.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N8800SAS over the Internet with their favorite FTP programs.
You can create user accounts so that only authorized users have access.
To set up the FTP Server, refer to
Chapter 4: System Network>
FTP
.
iTunes Server
With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N8800SAS enables digital music to be
shared and played anywhere on the network!
To set up the iTunes Server, refer to
Chapter 4: Application Server>
iTunes Configuration
.
Media Server
With the built-in Media Server capability, the N8800SAS provides media streaming
service to stand-alone networked home media adapters that support the UPnP AV
protocol or are Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard compliant.
To set up the Media Server, refer to
Chapter 4: System Network >
Media Server.
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