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8To set up other user accounts and to configure other basic system settings, you should continue setup using the web-based administration tool describe

9Installation2. After finding the PowerBay NAS array, the utility will list the device’s IP address, MAC address and Device Name. (If the device is not

10InstallationAcronis Backup SoftwareAcronis backup software is included on CD-ROM. To install this application on one of your client Windows computer

11Web Configuration 1. When initiating the Wizard, the user will always be prompted to re-enter the login user name and password as a security measure.

12Web Configuration Wizard Pages7. In this window you can complete your setup. Click the Save Button to save your settings.Home - SectionDevice Informa

13Web Configuration Networks - SectionThe Local Area Network settings for the device can be configured on the LAN Port page. LAN Port - PageDHCP Client:

14Web Configuration EXT Port - PageThe Local Area Network settings for the device’s EXT Port can be configured on the EXT Port page. DHCP Client:Selecti

15Web Configuration Date and Time - PageTime Zone:Choose the Time Zone of where you are located from the drop-down menu. Set from Computer:To set the i

16Web Configuration Description:This field assigns a device description to help identify the device in the workgroup.If your network is configured in an

17Web Configuration Language Settings - PageThe web based configuration tool for the PowerBay NAS array is configured at the factory to use English as it

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18Web Configuration Advanced Setup - SectionUsers - PageUser Creation:This section contains required attributes for a new user, including group, user

19Web Configuration Groups - PageCreate new groups that users can be assigned to and assign hard drive space quotas for groups. Group Creation:This se

20Web Configuration Quotas - PageThis section allows you to assign a quota to a group or user to limit the amount of storage they are allocated. By

21Web Configuration Also, please make sure to open the corresponding port on your router and forward that port from your router to the PowerBay NAS arr

22Web Configuration Rsync Server - PageThis section allows you to set up your Rsync Server.Rsync Server:Enable or disable the Rsync Server. User Name:E

23Web Configuration AFP - PageApple Filing Protocol (AFP) provides file services for Mac OS X and original Mac OS. This implementation is compatible wit

24Web Configuration Disk Management - SectionDisk Status - PageThis page displays the status of all of installed disk cartridges of the PowerBay NAS ar

25Web Configuration Disk Configuration - PageThe PowerBay NAS array supports five RAID methods of disk configuration. They are RAID 0, RAID 1 with spare,

26Web Configuration RAID 5:RAID 5 (Striping with distributed parity) combines three or more disks in a way that protects data against loss of any one

27Web Configuration Warning: When using the eSATA mirroring function, you MUST attach and power up the eSATA drive BEFORE you power up the PowerBay

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28Web Configuration Enable / Disable Encryption:During disk configuration, select Enable or Disable. If Enable is selected, you will be prompted to ente

29Web Configuration Key Management:Use this page to define how you want the password key to be used for unlocking the encrypted array.‘Change’ allows yo

30Web Configuration Step 3:Decide whether you want to attach an external eSATA drive for dedicated use in saving a full duplicate of the data stored on

31Web Configuration Disk Utilities - PageS.M.A.R.T. Test:S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring service that

32Web Configuration Download/Backup - SectionDownload files from a FTP server or web server or Backup shared files and folders from a computer or NAS.FTP

33URL:Enter the FTP, HTTP or Local site address for the scheduled download. Click on Test to verify access to the site address and file/folder. Click o

34Web Configuration USB/eSATA Backup - PageBack up data from an attached USB drive or an attached eSATA drive to NAS.Source:Choose the backup source, U

35Web Configuration Remote SSH User Name:The SSH user name that will be allowed to con-nect to the remote Rsync server.Remote SSH Password:Remote SSH U

36Real Time LAN Backup - PageHere you can configure the PowerBay NAS array to backup files in real time to Rsync. Any further changes to the files in the

37Web Configuration Login Account:Check this box if you want to login anonymously. Uncheck this box if you want to manually configure the login account

2Product OverviewAbout this User GuideThis user guide describes the functionality of the Verbatim PowerBay™ Network Attached Storage (NAS) array prod

38Web Configuration Maintenance - SectionThe Password menu allows you to set a password for the admin account. It is rec-ommended to set an admin accou

39Web Configuration System - PageThe System menu provides options for system restarts, saving and loading configu-ration settings, and setting idle time

40Web Configuration System Overheat Temperature:Enter a value for the thermal monitor trip point. If the system temperature is ex-ceeded for more than

41Web Configuration E-Mail Settings - PageOn the E-Mail settings page, you can configure the PowerBay NAS array to automati-cally prepare and send e-mai

42Web Configuration E-Mail Alerts - PageSend E-mail alerts for certain conditions or for drive space status updates.Alert Types:Select the information

43Web Configuration Help Menu - SectionThe PowerBay NAS array help page provides a menu of help topics explaining the features of the device.Product Ov

44Getting Help Knowledge Base If you are experiencing difficulty installing or using your Verbatim product, please visit the main Technical Support web

45Knowledge Base Browse My ComputerOpen My Computer and double-click on My Network Places. Browse to Workgroup to find the PowerBay NAS array shared fo

46Knowledge Base 3) Log into the Linux PC as root.4) Create a mount point, such as /mnt/nas by entering the mount command from your client computer. F

47Knowledge Base 3. The next message will tell you that the printer will be installed on your computer automatically and that you will need to instal

3Product OverviewFeatures and BenefitsThe Verbatim PowerBay NAS array supports 4 hard drive cartridges and includes the product features listed below:H

48Knowledge Base Hot-Swap FunctionThe PowerBay NAS array supports hot-swap drive trays. You can eject or insert hard drive cartridges when the PowerBa

49Knowledge Base What is RAID?RAID, short for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is storage configuration that combines two or more disks for the pu

50Technical Specifications PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTALFeature Detailed DescriptionPower Supply • SANSHIN ATX Power Supply (SU-082RW) • AC Input: 100~2

51Limited Warranty Terms The Verbatim Americas, LLC warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to the terms set forth below:Verbatim w

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4Product Overview51627384Hardware OverviewFront View COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1. Power Button • Press to power on.• Press and hold for more than 5 second

5Rear Panel (Connections)COMPONENT DESCRIPTION9. eSATA connector • One SATA-II (eSATA) connector for connecting external storage device.• Supports eSA

6Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the device is very important. Do not place the device in an en

7Factory Reset ButtonThe device can be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset