User`s manual

Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Thecus N4200 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N4200 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
N4200 to take over file management functions, increase application and data
sharing and provide faster data response. The N4200 offers data mobility with a disk
roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard drives for use in another
N4200, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The N4200
allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux,
and Apple OS X environments. The N4200’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple
languages.
Product Highlights
File Server
First and foremost, the N4200 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 N4200 > Using WebDisk.
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your N4200 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 N4200 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.
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