Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview; Product Highlights - Thecus N8900 Serie Bedienungsanleitung

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the Thecus IP Storage Server. The Thecus IP storage 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 multiple Terabyte of storage are available
using RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency,
allowing Thecus IP storage to take over file management functions, increase
application and data sharing and provide faster data response. The Thecus IP
storage offers data mobility with a disk roaming feature that lets you swap working
hard drives for use in other Thecus IP storage, securing the continuity of data in the
event of hardware failure. The Thecus IP storage allows data consolidation and
sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux, and Apple OS X environments.
The Thecus IP storage's user-friendly GUI supports multiple Languages.

Product Highlights

File Server
First and foremost, the Thecus IP storage 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 4: Using the Thecus IP Storage > Web Administration Interface
FTP Server
With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and
download files to your Thecus IP storage 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: Network Service> FTP .
iTunes Server
With the built-in iTunes server capability, the Thecus IP storage 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.
Printer Server
With the Thecus IP storage's Printer Server, you can easily share an IPP printer with
other PCs connected to your network.
To set up the Printer Server, refer to
Chapter 4: External Devices Server>Printer Information.
Multiple RAID
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