Thecus N5500 User Manual download pdf (Page 9)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Thank you for choosing the Thecus N5500 IP Storage Server. The Thecus N5500 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 six Terabyte of storage is available using

RAID 5 and RAID 6. Gigabit Ethernet ports enhance network efficiency, allowing the

N5500 to take over file management functions, increase application and data

sharing and provide faster data response. The N5500 offers data mobility with a disk

roaming feature that lets you hot swap working hard drives for use in another

N5500, securing the continuity of data in the event of hardware failure. The N5500

allows data consolidation and sharing between Windows (SMB/CIFS), UNIX/Linux,

and Apple OS X environments. The N5500’s user-friendly GUI supports multiple

languages.

Product Highlights

File Server

First and foremost, the N5500 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 N5500 > Using WebDisk.

FTP Server

With the built-in FTP Server, friends, clients, and customers can upload and

download files to your N5500 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> .

iTunes Server

With the built-in iTunes server capability, the N5500 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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