User manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus N2200 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N2200 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. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network
efficiency, allowing the N2200 to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The N2200 offers
data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard drives
for use in another N2200, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware
failure. The N2200 allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows
(SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments. The N2200’s user-friendly
GUI supports multiple languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the N2200 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 N2200 > Using WebDisk.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N2200 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 N2200 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.