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... Array 160 Drive Error LED Remains On 161 Firmware Attempt is Unsuccessful 161 Free Bound Virtualized Storage when the Master System Fails 162 All CIFS Connections were Unexpectedly Ended 163 Hotplugging the Ethernet Link doesn't Reset IP or Link Rate 163 Unable to Create a Share or Quota for a Volume 163 Cannot... 167 Appendix B: Specifications 168 Appendix C: Where to Go From Here 169 Chapter D: Glossary of Storage-related Terms and Acronyms 170 Linksys Business Series NSS4000 and NSS6000 Network Storage System Administrator Guide 6
... Array 160 Drive Error LED Remains On 161 Firmware Attempt is Unsuccessful 161 Free Bound Virtualized Storage when the Master System Fails 162 All CIFS Connections were Unexpectedly Ended 163 Hotplugging the Ethernet Link doesn't Reset IP or Link Rate 163 Unable to Create a Share or Quota for a Volume 163 Cannot... 167 Appendix B: Specifications 168 Appendix C: Where to Go From Here 169 Chapter D: Glossary of Storage-related Terms and Acronyms 170 Linksys Business Series NSS4000 and NSS6000 Network Storage System Administrator Guide 6
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... Create the volume(s). Configure the Network Domain Identification (NT4, Active Directory, NIS, etc.). Connect the Ethernet link(s). Log into the Configuration Interface. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 2 b. e. If you join the NSS to the ... the users' Home Directory Location (this enables the import of steps, from Domain Controllers) h. Install the disk drive. b. Connect the power. Configure the time setting (options include NTP or manual). Set up the hardware to configure and optimize your system for...
... Create the volume(s). Configure the Network Domain Identification (NT4, Active Directory, NIS, etc.). Connect the Ethernet link(s). Log into the Configuration Interface. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 2 b. e. If you join the NSS to the ... the users' Home Directory Location (this enables the import of steps, from Domain Controllers) h. Install the disk drive. b. Connect the power. Configure the time setting (options include NTP or manual). Set up the hardware to configure and optimize your system for...
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... disabled). Backup and Snapshots Status • The Backup and Snapshots area displays the following : • Shares: The number of configured shares. • Connected Users: The total number of the last backup run on the NSS. • Link 1 IP: The IP address of the first Ethernet link. ... displays the following : • Snapshots: The total number of volume snapshots configured. • Last Backup: The date and time of user sessions currently connected to "active backup" or "802.3ad", the two links appear as "down (color-coded red). FTP: The FTP access state (enabled or disabled)....
... disabled). Backup and Snapshots Status • The Backup and Snapshots area displays the following : • Shares: The number of configured shares. • Connected Users: The total number of the last backup run on the NSS. • Link 1 IP: The IP address of the first Ethernet link. ... displays the following : • Snapshots: The total number of volume snapshots configured. • Last Backup: The date and time of user sessions currently connected to "active backup" or "802.3ad", the two links appear as "down (color-coded red). FTP: The FTP access state (enabled or disabled)....
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...backup power to the NSS but is no RPSU installed. - No Connection: There is powered off. - For example, the RPSU is connected to the NSS. - Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 8 No Connection: A UPS is installed and has a fault condition. Standby/Fault:...condition of the UPS. - The percentage of the RPSU. - On Mains: A UPS is connected to the NSS but is in standby mode, or, the RPSU is not currently connected to the amount of battery remaining. For more information about how the UPS functions, refer to power...
...backup power to the NSS but is no RPSU installed. - No Connection: There is powered off. - For example, the RPSU is connected to the NSS. - Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 8 No Connection: A UPS is installed and has a fault condition. Standby/Fault:...condition of the UPS. - The percentage of the RPSU. - On Mains: A UPS is connected to the NSS but is in standby mode, or, the RPSU is not currently connected to the amount of battery remaining. For more information about how the UPS functions, refer to power...
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... following: • UPS: These options are available depending on the NSS and a shutdown of battery remaining. On Mains: A UPS is connected to the NSS but is not currently being used to the UPS documentation. For more information about the functioning of power still available is also... USB port on the current operating condition of the NSS. No Connection: A UPS is not currently connected to low battery, a signal is also where you can configure an attached UPS. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 13 NOTE When the UPS power...
... following: • UPS: These options are available depending on the NSS and a shutdown of battery remaining. On Mains: A UPS is connected to the NSS but is not currently being used to the UPS documentation. For more information about the functioning of power still available is also... USB port on the current operating condition of the NSS. No Connection: A UPS is not currently connected to low battery, a signal is also where you can configure an attached UPS. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 13 NOTE When the UPS power...
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... USB • APC Back-UPS ES/CyberFort 350 • APC Smart-UPS USB Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 14 For example, the RPSU is connected to the NSS but is in Standby mode, or, the RPSU is installed and has some sort of fault... condition. For more information about the functioning of the RPSU. - No Connection: There is not available to provide backup power to the NSS. Managing the System NSS-Supported UPS Product Families 2 • RPSU: These options are ...
... USB • APC Back-UPS ES/CyberFort 350 • APC Smart-UPS USB Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 14 For example, the RPSU is connected to the NSS but is in Standby mode, or, the RPSU is installed and has some sort of fault... condition. For more information about the functioning of the RPSU. - No Connection: There is not available to provide backup power to the NSS. Managing the System NSS-Supported UPS Product Families 2 • RPSU: These options are ...
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Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 15 Down: The link is operational. - Up: The link is up (color-coded green) and is down (color-coded red) and not operational. Options include: - Physical Interfaces The Network Device Status table displays the current status of the physical Ethernet links connected to your Network The Network Device Status page displays the current status of the physical link. 3 Adding the NSS to the NSS. • Status: The status of the NSS physical and virtual network interfaces.
Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 15 Down: The link is operational. - Up: The link is up (color-coded green) and is down (color-coded red) and not operational. Options include: - Physical Interfaces The Network Device Status table displays the current status of the physical Ethernet links connected to your Network The Network Device Status page displays the current status of the physical link. 3 Adding the NSS to the NSS. • Status: The status of the NSS physical and virtual network interfaces.
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...; MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) in this column identifies the link attached to the NSS. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 16 This is connected to assist you. (see to the Ethernet port, check the cable integrity and the status of the device (switch, router...
...; MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) in this column identifies the link attached to the NSS. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 16 This is connected to assist you. (see to the Ethernet port, check the cable integrity and the status of the device (switch, router...
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... gateway for the physical or virtual interface. The Network IP page appears listing each interface connected to configure the method for an interface: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network IP. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 18 Configuring the Network Link IP You need to...
... gateway for the physical or virtual interface. The Network IP page appears listing each interface connected to configure the method for an interface: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network IP. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 18 Configuring the Network Link IP You need to...
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...NSS depends if it is configured in the VLAN Configuration table: • Link: The link on which the NSS is connected to 7 (where 0 is best effort and 7 is trunk-based or port-based. Adding the NSS to your ...display the Network VLAN page, the currently configured VLANs appear. The VLAN Configuration page appears. Configuring a VLAN to connect to 4095. • Priority: The quality of service (QoS) as defined in the IEEE 802.1p standard...the following details for the VLAN traffic. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 20
...NSS depends if it is configured in the VLAN Configuration table: • Link: The link on which the NSS is connected to 7 (where 0 is best effort and 7 is trunk-based or port-based. Adding the NSS to your ...display the Network VLAN page, the currently configured VLANs appear. The VLAN Configuration page appears. Configuring a VLAN to connect to 4095. • Priority: The quality of service (QoS) as defined in the IEEE 802.1p standard...the following details for the VLAN traffic. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 20
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... ). The range of the VLAN as it is defined for example, "Data," "Voice," "Video," and so on which you want the VLAN to connect to 4095. • Priority: Select the QoS priority for the VLAN traffic as it is used solely as defined by the IEEE 802.1p standard... To set up a network VLAN to the NSS 3 • Label: A text description for the VLAN (for your network. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 21 Available options depend on the configuration of your Ethernet link(s). • VLAN: Enter the ID of valid VLAN...
... ). The range of the VLAN as it is defined for example, "Data," "Voice," "Video," and so on which you want the VLAN to connect to 4095. • Priority: Select the QoS priority for the VLAN traffic as it is used solely as defined by the IEEE 802.1p standard... To set up a network VLAN to the NSS 3 • Label: A text description for the VLAN (for your network. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 21 Available options depend on the configuration of your Ethernet link(s). • VLAN: Enter the ID of valid VLAN...
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... VLANs operation within your Network Removing a VLAN's Access to the NSS 3 Removing a VLAN's Access to the NSS All connected VLANs appear when you want to remove. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 25 Adding the NSS to your network. To disconnect a VLAN's access to access... ability to the NSS: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network VLAN. The VLAN disappears from the VLAN Configuration table and can delete the connection between a VLAN and the NSS. Note that you first display the VLAN Configuration page.
... VLANs operation within your Network Removing a VLAN's Access to the NSS 3 Removing a VLAN's Access to the NSS All connected VLANs appear when you want to remove. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 25 Adding the NSS to your network. To disconnect a VLAN's access to access... ability to the NSS: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network VLAN. The VLAN disappears from the VLAN Configuration table and can delete the connection between a VLAN and the NSS. Note that you first display the VLAN Configuration page.
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..."%" character. - STEP 3 To assign the hostname for the NSS. Password: Enter the password for Large ADS Domains: Check this option to connect the NSS to an ADS domain that has more than 1000 users and groups. (This is assigned using the DHCP server, select Assign automatically ... after a successful join. If the DHCP server is not available or if it to appear in the GUI Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 27 Username: Enter the username of an account that you are disconnected. NTv4 Domain: Enter the domain name...
..."%" character. - STEP 3 To assign the hostname for the NSS. Password: Enter the password for Large ADS Domains: Check this option to connect the NSS to an ADS domain that has more than 1000 users and groups. (This is assigned using the DHCP server, select Assign automatically ... after a successful join. If the DHCP server is not available or if it to appear in the GUI Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 27 Username: Enter the username of an account that you are disconnected. NTv4 Domain: Enter the domain name...
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... the RAID array on which to store the system cache files associated with name resolution depends on this , you must have problems making CIFS connections to the NSS. - For example, the hostname "myserver" might have at least 512 MB of servers exist within your network. Configuring DNS... then delete the RAID array. If you configured the NSS to join a domain, when you click Update. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 28 The NSS configuration interface displays the status of up to 8,000 users for the NSS4000 and 16,...
... the RAID array on which to store the system cache files associated with name resolution depends on this , you must have problems making CIFS connections to the NSS. - For example, the hostname "myserver" might have at least 512 MB of servers exist within your network. Configuring DNS... then delete the RAID array. If you configured the NSS to join a domain, when you click Update. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 28 The NSS configuration interface displays the status of up to 8,000 users for the NSS4000 and 16,...
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... editing ACLs through the untested link remain unaffected. they do not appear in the Security tab in Windows Explorer. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 32 You cannot set up a group ACL. • NIS domain: You cannot create or edit ACLs ...and folders stored on the Network Diagnostics page. NOTE When you initiate a test on an Ethernet link, you have two links installed, any connections through Windows Explorer these restrictions apply • Group versus User ACLs: You can only set up an ACL for NIS domain users; Adding ...
... editing ACLs through the untested link remain unaffected. they do not appear in the Security tab in Windows Explorer. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 32 You cannot set up a group ACL. • NIS domain: You cannot create or edit ACLs ...and folders stored on the Network Diagnostics page. NOTE When you initiate a test on an Ethernet link, you have two links installed, any connections through Windows Explorer these restrictions apply • Group versus User ACLs: You can only set up an ACL for NIS domain users; Adding ...
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... on their well known (IETF defined) port numbers. You can change the port on the same subnet as the NSS may connect to that service. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 33 After the test completes, the test results appear in good working condition, the link...
... on their well known (IETF defined) port numbers. You can change the port on the same subnet as the NSS may connect to that service. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 33 After the test completes, the test results appear in good working condition, the link...
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... configure the network properties: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network Properties. This is 1500 bytes. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 35 Adding the NSS to your Network Setting up the Link Bonding & Advertising Modes 3 Setting up ... bonding mode of the following: • 802.3ad Link Aggregation (failover and load sharing): Select this option to aggregate the two Ethernet connections using the IEEE 802.3ad standard. Select this option to define one link as trunking or bonding. • Active backup (failover): This...
... configure the network properties: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network Properties. This is 1500 bytes. Linksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 35 Adding the NSS to your Network Setting up the Link Bonding & Advertising Modes 3 Setting up ... bonding mode of the following: • 802.3ad Link Aggregation (failover and load sharing): Select this option to aggregate the two Ethernet connections using the IEEE 802.3ad standard. Select this option to define one link as trunking or bonding. • Active backup (failover): This...
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... is helpful for monitoring the progress of users who can create, view, and maintain the list of certain processes such as the current end-user connections to the NSS, grouped by the file-sharing protocol used. The Configured Users page displays the Configured Users table. The Access Status page automatically refreshes... is accessing. Managing your NSS Users You can access the NSS. 5 Setting up End-User Access The Access Status page shows the current end-user connections to the NSS. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 73
... is helpful for monitoring the progress of users who can create, view, and maintain the list of certain processes such as the current end-user connections to the NSS, grouped by the file-sharing protocol used. The Configured Users page displays the Configured Users table. The Access Status page automatically refreshes... is accessing. Managing your NSS Users You can access the NSS. 5 Setting up End-User Access The Access Status page shows the current end-user connections to the NSS. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 73
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If the user's primary group changes while the user is connected to the NSS, the previous primary group continues to be the group charged until the user's connection is closed. To display the Volume Quota page, from the Primary Group field in the NSS user profile. The new ...primary group becomes the group charged only after the connection is in the user profile from the domain, not from the Manager Menu, click Access Quota. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 87 About the Volume Quota Page Use...
If the user's primary group changes while the user is connected to the NSS, the previous primary group continues to be the group charged until the user's connection is closed. To display the Volume Quota page, from the Primary Group field in the NSS user profile. The new ...primary group becomes the group charged only after the connection is in the user profile from the domain, not from the Manager Menu, click Access Quota. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 87 About the Volume Quota Page Use...
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... on .) STEP 3 Click Change Policy. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 95 NOTE If you set the default policy to Drop and you want to enable FTP connections, make sure that you set up End-User Access Defining the Default ... active. (If you want to communicate with the NSS. Setting up your individual filters, select those filters that "allow" certain types of connections. For example, you want to allow to communicate with all other types. • Drop Traffic: Disallow the NSS from communicating with any initiating...
... on .) STEP 3 Click Change Policy. Lynksys Small Business NSS4000 and NSS6000 Series Network Storage System Administration Guide 95 NOTE If you set the default policy to Drop and you want to enable FTP connections, make sure that you set up End-User Access Defining the Default ... active. (If you want to communicate with the NSS. Setting up your individual filters, select those filters that "allow" certain types of connections. For example, you want to allow to communicate with all other types. • Drop Traffic: Disallow the NSS from communicating with any initiating...