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1. Server System Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Disk 4 SYS Log About Network Settings IP 192 168 1 1 Name NASLite NFS Broadcast 192 168 1 255 Filesystem exported at http 192 168 1 1 Current Mounts 192 168 1 3 export Disk 1 0x00000001 Server Configuration NFS Exports export info ro all_squash insecure anonuid 98 anongid 98 sync eport Oisk 1 rw all_squash insecure anonuid 98 anongid 98 sync NASLae 2004 Tony 2 Tonchev tzt serverelements com content updated every 5 mutes ements Typical NASLite NFS Status Info Page 005 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System The NASLite NFS Info export offers the following status information pages e Server Provides information about server network settings mounts and exports e System Displays information about the server OS uptime load CPU memory fixed disk drive usage and network interface status e Disk 1 Displays Disk 1 initialization messages hardware description S M A R T status information if applicable Disk 1 is the primary master fixed disk drive on the primary IDE controller e Disk 2 Displays Disk 2 initialization messages hardware description S M A R T status information if applicable Disk 2 is the secondary slave fixed disk drive on the primary IDE controller e Disk 3 Displays Disk 3 initialization messages hardware description2. Connecting to NASLite NFS via OS X The NASLite NFS storage contents are also made available to the local network via HTTP port 80 and can be accessed using any web browser For example lets assume that your NASLite NFS server IP address is 192 168 1 1 Entering http 192 168 1 1 in a browsers address bar can then access the server content inside the browser window Lite 197 158 100 1 5050 Microsoft Internet 2 5 x Edt Wew Tools Bock gt 2 1 fates Bitty D herp 192 168 100 380 1 NASUte 2004 Tony Z Tonchev 1210 webls 1 20 23 Jun 2004 15 56 38 GMT serverelements com Typical NASLite NFS HTTP Content NOTE Files stored on the NASLite NFS storage disks are made available to all network users via HTTP That allows any Operating System to access the NASLite NFS contents via web browser making it ideal for a PDF image video or an MP3 file library server Disk Health and Monitoring When the NASLite NFS server boots each fixed disk drive filesystem is identified and checked If a www serverelements com filesystem is identified and maintenance is scheduled NASLite NFS automaticly analyzes and attempts to fix any existing filesystem problems before storage is made available for use NOTE When a fixed disk drive filesystem is being checked NASLite NFS storage will not be av
3. S M A R T status information if applicable Disk 3 is the primary master fixed disk drive on the secondary IDE controller e Disk 4 Displays Disk 4 initialization messages hardware description S M A R T status information if applicable Disk 4 is the secondary slave fixed disk drive on the secondary IDE controller e SYS Log Displays the current system messages log file e About Contains general NASLite NFS information NASLite NFS Source Components Kone Based proven software mm PowWer2e technology NASLite NFS is built using one or more components of the following e Linux Kernel www kernel org POSIX compliant Unix clone www serverelements com e nfs utils http sourceforge net projects nfs NFS utilities e uClibe www uclibc org Compact library e www busybox net Compact Unix utilities e e2fsprogs e2fsprogs sourceforge net Second extended file system utilities e 6 webfs Server www bytesex org Simple HTTP e smartmontools smartmontools sourceforge net S M A R T utility toolset Copyrights and Trademarks 2004 Tony Z Tonchev tzt serverelements com This manual may be reproduced in whole or in part without fee subject to the following restrictions e The copyright notice above this permission notice must be preserved complete on all complete or partial copies e Any translations or derived works must
4. 0405 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System NASLite NFS NASLite NFSG User Manual NFS and HTTP support 005 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System TABLE OF CONTENTS What is 1 7 Why Use 7 Getting Basic Computer Requirements Hardware Setup Software S OCU D NASLite NFS Server Security Using the NASLite NFS Disk Health and NASLite NFS Content Backup NASLite NFS as an Appliance NASLite NFS Administration Utility NASLite NFS Status NASLite NFS Source Component Copyrights and Licensing and Disclamer Revision History Revision 1 0 August 1 2004 2 E E 2 1 www serverelements com 1 CS 127n2
5. ASLite NFS Administration Utility menu options are as follows e Change Network Settings Configure IP address and netmask e Change Name Set unique server Format use as e Configure Storage Disks available fixed disk drives for NASLite NFS storage e Change Password Change the admin user password The default admin password is nas ___ www serverelements com e Change Date and Time Set NASLite NFS computer date and time Provided values must be GMT time e Reboot Reboots the NASLite NFS server e Shutdown Shuts down the NASLite NFS server e Save Configuration Saves network configuration settings to the NASLite NFS floppy disk e Make NASLite NFS Floppy Facilitates the creation of NASLite NFS floppy disk copies e Exit Exits the NASLite NFS Administration Utility Options Menu NAS_Lite NFS Status Info NASLite NFS exports a special export Info export for the purpose of providing server status information The status information is made available via a number of HTML pages that are updated every 5 minutes To access the server status pages click to view any of the HTML files from the Info export Your default HTML browser will then open the selected HTML page At that time you can navigate between the individual status pages by using the provided link buttons NAS Server Lite T ajoi xj Die Web Qookmarks Tabs
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7. ailable for use The pending check may take anywhere from 1 to 20 or more minutes depending on the fixed disk drive size and contents A pending check can be identified by observing the associated fixed disk drive activity LED shortly after booting NASLite The associated fixed disk drive activity LED will be continuously on for the duration of the check NASLite NFS also monitors the health of the storage fixed disk drives using Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMART built into most modern ATA fixed disk drives In many cases NASLite NFS will provide advanced warning of fixed disk drive degradation and failure When NASLite NFS first boots it initiates a SMART Self test for each one of the configured storage fixed disk drives The SMART status of the configured storage fixed disk drives is also checked every 5 minutes The fixed disk drives SMART status can be viewed using the NASLite NFS Status Info made available through the Info export the event of approaching failure NASLite NFS will begin generating a 5 beep audible alarm every 5 minutes At that time it s best to take the necessary precautions to remove important data from the affected disk NASLite NFS Content Backup NASLite NFS does not provide a built in backup Backup of content residing on a NASLite NFS server is best performed from a client computer NASLite NFS as an Appliance NASLite NFS is well suited for operation as a network applian
8. be approved in writing by the author before distribution e f you distribute this work in part instructions and means for obtaining the complete version of this manual must be included e Small portions may be reproduced as illustrations for reviews or quotes in other works without this permission notice if proper citation is given Licensing and Disclamer The NASLite software consists of Open Source software and proprietary Server Elements software The Open Source components are freely distributed under the respective Open Source licenses Server Elements software is distributed under Server Elements terms THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS IMPLIED 51 00957 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILI
9. ce remotely administered and without an attached monitor and keyboard Remote administration can be performed from any computer on the same network via TELNET To compensate for the lack of visible indicators on the physical server NASLite NFS employs a number of audible prompts that indicate states and eSnnseMvs 00957 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System or conditions The audable prompts are generated via the PC speaker so no additional sound hardware is necessary The table below provides a list of audable prompts and their corresponding states AUDIBLE PROMPT 2 x 300Hz 1 x 700Hz READY Server is online and ready for use SHUTDOWN Power may be shut down manually in 5 seconds CHECK NETWORK Unable to 5 x 200Hz detect or initialize network interface card CHECK DISK Fixed disk drive 3 x 700Hz 3 x 300Hz fails overall SMART self assessment NOTE The information provided in the AUDIBLE PROMPT column represents the number of beeps and their pitch For example when the NASLite NFS server is ready for use it will generate a READY prompt by sounding two 300Hz beeps followed by single 700Hz beep 2 x 700Hz 1 x 300Hz NASLite NFS Administration Utility The NASLite NFS Administration Utility is a console based menu driven utility that can be accessed at the server computer via a locally connected monitor and keyboard or remotely through TELNET The N
10. disk so when you have set the IP address the settings must be saved Option 9 with the NASLite NFS floppy disk in the floppy disk drive 2 Configure Disks NASLite NFS fixed disk drives need to be set up next Option 4 The Configure Storage Disks menu screen Option 4 explains the process in detail Configuration will reformat each fixed disk drive This may take a few minutes depending on the disk capacity You can optionally scan for bad blocks We recommend this even on newer disks 3 Apply Configuration To apply the new configuration settings the NASLite NFS server must be rebooted Option 7 Assuming the configuration settings are correct the NASLite NFS server should now be online and ready for use You should be able to connect to the NASLite NFS server via any NFS client For example if we assume that your NASLite NFS server IP address is set to 192 168 1 1 then entering mount 192 168 1 1 export Disk 1 mountpoint at the Linux console will access the server export Disk 1 contents and make them available locally at mountpoint www serverelements com It is a good idea to log in to the NASLite NFS server using TELNET from any computer on your network at this point To login via TELNET from Windows follow these steps 1 Click Start then click Run Type telnet and a space and then type the IP address of the NASLite NFS server For example telnet 192 168 1 1 then click OK 3 You should get the login pr
11. enrs 0095 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System What is NASLite NFS NASLite NFS is a Network Attached Storage NAS Server Operating System designed to transform a basic computer into a dedicated NFS file server NASLite NFS is intended primarily for use in a small business or home office network It is capable of handling 50 or more users easily and efficiently even when running on modest hardware By design NASLite NFS is an anonymous NFS file server and does support features such user management and quotas However it is very easy to set up and use Typical Multi OS Network Configuration Why Use NASLite NFS NASLite NFS is optimized to perform at maximum efficiency with minimum of hardware requirements It s compact stable and very reliable NASLite NFS offers the following features and benefits Easy to operate and to administer Inexpensive to run and maintain Remote administration through TELNET Simple to use configuration menu Stable and reliable NFS and HTTP exported file systems BIOS independent fixed disk drive support S M A R T support Large partition and file support Low hardware requirements Wide range of PCI hardware support ISA and EISA not supported NASLite NFS is well suited for re using older PCs that are still operational but are too limited or slow for use as desktop computers In addition NASLite NFS enables older computers with BIOS limitations to u
12. er for conversion to a NASLite NFS file server and wish to replace or add fixed disk drives do this now and be sure the computer will boot with the new fixed disk drives installed P T D a EdE d a 00695 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System NOTE It s recommended that you set the BIOS IDE fixed disk drive configuration for all IDE drives to NOT INSTALLED in order to avoid boot problems NASLite NFS does not use the BIOS to identify the available fixed disk drives Computers with older BIOS may refuse to boot if unable to properly identify the installed fixed disk drives NOTE NASLite NFSG provides improved fixed disk drive performance through enhanced IDE support To connect the NASLite NFS server to the network a PCI network interface is required Many computers utilize a motherboard with a built in or on board PCI network interface and therefore will work fine A general list of supported PCI network interface adapters is as follows 3COM Adaptec Starfire DuraLAN AMD PCnet32 8111 Broadcom 4400 Davicom DECchip Digi International RightSwitch DIGITAL EtherExpress HP PCLAN Mysom MTD 800 series National Semiconductor DP83810 series NE2000 compatible nForce RealTek Recal Interlan SiS 900 7016 SMC Sundance Alta TI ThunderLAN Tulip VIA Rhine Western Digital Winbond W89c840 NASLite NFSG provides improved network performance by supporting a number of common gi
13. gabit network interfaces NASLite NFSG supports the following gigabit network interfaces 3Com 3C985 Alteon AceNIC Broadcom Tigon3 D Link DL2000 based Intel R PRO 1000 Marvell Yukon Chipset www serverelements com National Semiconductor DP83820 NetGear GA620 Packet Engines Hamachi GNIC II Packet Engines Yellowfin Realtek 8169 SysKonnect SK 98xx NOTE NASLite NFS and NASLite NFSG differ only in the network interface adapters they support NASLite NFS does not support gigabit network interface adapters while NASLite NFSG_ supports only gigabit network interface adapters If you intend to use a gigabit network interface adapter in your NASLite NFS server then use NASLite NFSG Software Setup For the initial NASLite NFS software setup you ll need to have a monitor and a keyboard connected to the computer Boot the computer using the NASLite NFS floppy disk After the boot sequence is complete the initial login screen is displayed NOTE The NASLite NFS floppy disk is formatted to 1 72MB On rare occasions the computer BIOS may not be capable of booting a 1 72MB formatted floppy disk The first thing to make sure is that the network interface was detected and properly initialized If the Server Network Initialized message is displayed and the READY audible prompt generated see NASLite NFS as an Appliance then the network interface is supported and ready If NASLite NFS fails to detect initialize the net
14. ompt Login and should get the NASLite NFS Administration Utility Options Menu 4 Log out Option E 5 Your TELNET window will close NASLite NFS Server Security The storage made available by NASLite NFS can be accessed anonymously and is not restricted in any way Any user capable of accessing the NASLite NFS server can read and write openly Only the NASLite NFS Administration Utility is password protected in order to restrict unauthorized access to the Options Menu Using the NASLite NFS Server NASLite NFS will name all installed and configured fixed disk drives available on the server computer as fexport Disk 1 through export Disk 4 respectively These names are fixed and cannot be changed All export Disk X exports are read write enabled and are accessible by all users The export Info export is made available by default and is read only NOTE To determine which drives are available and exported by NASLite NFS one can examine the Server Configuration NFS Exports section of the status information Server tab To connect to a NASLite NFS export via Linux the mount command can be used Connections from OS X are also possible via the Connect to Server window eSnnsenMws 00957 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System eeo Server Address Connect To Server nfs 192 168 1 1 exportDisk 1 Favorite Servers Browse Connect Browse j Remove
15. se contemporary large capacity IDE fixed disk drives without the need for additional hardware www serverelements com For example with NASLite NFS you can take a retired Pentium 200MHz computer remove the old fixed disk drives CD ROMs etc install four 160GB fixed disk drives and have a fast reliable 640GB NASLite NFS file server for the cost of the fixed disk drives NOTE NASLite NFS supports only IDE fixed disk drives Drives such as CD DVD and lomega ZIP as well as SCSI SATA USB or FireWire connected fixed disk drives are not supported Getting NASLite NFS NASLite NFS is distributed on a single 3 5 inch 1 72MB floppy disk A ready to use floppy disk may be ordered from Server Elements www serverelements com website for a fee The floppy disk image file is also available for download on the website Basic Computer Requirements NASLite NFS is a network file server so a fast computer is usually not necessary Basic requirements are 4860 or better processor PCI bus 16M or more of RAM 1 to 4 IDE fixed disk drives any size PCI or on board network interface adapter 3 5 HD floppy disk drive In dedicated file servers the performance is most often limited by the network speed Fast processors will not improve performance and therefore are not required A 200 MHz Pentium with 64M of RAM will be more than capable of servicing a typical small office Hardware Setup If you are preparing a comput
16. work interface then NASLite NFS will generate the CHECK NETWORK audible prompt In that case the network interface may be damaged or not supported A compatible working network interface must be installed The login name is admin in lower case letters The default admin password is nas also in lower case letters When you have successfully logged in the NASLite NFS Administration Utility Options Menu will be displayed All configuration settings are done using this menu 51 DO g o oam 3 046957 Network Attached Storage Server Operating System E Shell Konsole lt 3 gt 115 Session Edit View Bookmarks Settings Help NASLite NFS Administration Utility OPTIONS MENU 1 Change Network Settings 192 168 1 1 7 255 255 255 0 2 Change Name NASLite NFS 3 Not Used 4 Configure Storage Disks 5 Change Password 6 Change Date and Time Mon Aug 2 03 41 18 UTC 2004 Reboot 8 Shutdown 9 Save Configuration NASLite Floppy Exit Select gt fj NASLite NFS Administration Utility Options Menu 1 Configure Network Settings NASLite NFS network configuration consists of setting the IP Address Option 1 Make sure that the IP address is unique and is in the same subnet as the intended client computers The network settings are stored on the NASLite NFS floppy
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