We use a thecus n5200 obviously, screwdrivers, pliers, debian lenny install disc, disc, external usb cdrom drive, an old vga cable, and a usb keyboard. In order to start the installation of debian, you have to login to the firmware of your thecus n2100 to configure the network and to upgrade the firmware to an installer image of debian. If anyone has a solution i will be forever indebted. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other thecus n7700 owners to provide you with a good answer. However, the issue is the device does not show up in the slimserver page and therefore cannot control it from the slimserver web page. Thecus other features include scheduled power onoff and wakeonlan, a bundled suite of backup utilities, including the thecus backup utility and nsync, lcd. Apr 07, 2020 even before we had a chance to start testing the n5200 pro, thecus had sent us an updated firmware, although at the time of writing it doesnt appear as if the 2.
System configuration downloadupload does not support different software version. Had to solder a vga header from a graphics card to thecus n5200 pro, to enable me to see what is going on. We recommend backup the raid data before firmware upgrade. Thecus technology n5200 roussor nas server sign in to comment. In addition, the n5200 comes with a robust software suite, including a print server, and ftp server, webdisk capability, and windows active directory support. I use it all the time in my other linux installations. To offer a more universal solution, thecus designed the n5200br with five sata ii.
The device is linux based and uses the linux software raid tools, called mdadm, to create the array. Linux nas thecus n5200 high performance nas server with. Whats more, if the remote device is another n5200pro, the connection is made via a secure connection. This change is documented on the thecus wiki in the page about turning your allnet into a thecus. Connect a nas thecus n5200 i need some networking help.
In the system management menu, choose the firmware upgrade item and the firmware upgrade. Download thecus n8800 series nas server firmware 5. The following standard warranty guidelines apply to thecus products. You will need to know then when you get a new router, or when you reset your router. Thecus n7700pro wins toms networking nas roundup, tweaktowns editors choice award and hwm gold award.
There is much talk about the firmware causing many problems from slow transfer speeds to hard drives not falling asleep anymore. Find the default login, username, password, and ip address for your thecus tech n5200 router. Ask the question you have about the thecus n7700 here simply to other product owners. After some searching i found a way to downgrade your nas to an older version. Thecus update the firmware on their products at regular intervals to include new features or functionality and sometime more often if there is a particular bug to fix. We would then install the new clones into the n5200 and attempt restoration procedure. Nov 15, 2019 the n5200 pro from thecus is more for the small business market and its a step up from thecus previous products, although it has a lot in common with the n5200. I have a new thecus n5200 which i want to play well with my mac pro. To download the latest firmware and read the release note, please go to link below.
They suggest doing a blocklevel copy of each drive with bypass bad sectors activated. This allows lion users to continue to use their thecus nas devices as afp server. Mar 02, 2012 had to solder a vga header from a graphics card to thecus n5200 pro, to enable me to see what is going on. There is potential risk of data loss when upgrade the nas firmware and thecus is not responsible for any data loss and recovery. Download thecus n7700 series nas server firmware 5. The n5200 pro from thecus is more for the small business market and its a step up from thecus previous products, although it has a lot in common with the n5200. Thecus technology n5200 roussor nas server specs cnet. First, remove the rear panel of the case, being careful to unplug the fan as. Installing debian on the thecus n2100 martin michlmayr. The problem is that the n5200 does not provide you. Thecus tech n5200 default router login and password. For some issue thecus need arrange engineer to check your nas remotely, and difference issue need very method to access your nas or environment, thus following difference ways for your reference. Thecus engineering team will provide uptodate storage solution information regularly on the internet.
I am in the process of copying my 500 gig flac library to the device. That is fine with me, mdadm is great software and works great. Sorry for the foolish question, ive searched and not found the answer. The n5200 is still competitive with small businesshome nas in terms of speed, but its inability to recognize greater than 2tb hard drives limits its continued expandibility. I put the graphics card in the oven and screwed up the heat and waited till the header. The problem is that the n5200 does not provide you the information mdadm provides about the array. Under the hood, the yes box n2100 houses the intel 80219 processor, featuring a highperformance, lowpower core based on intel xscale technology. Powerful, flexible, and secure, the n5200 is a godsend for smbs looking for an effective way to secure and share their data across a company network, notes thecus ceo edwin lin. Linux nas thecus n5200pro storage leader redefines the. First and foremost, the n5500 is engineered to store your data and keep it safe.
Once the nas boots up and get ready, lcd will rotate system information. Experience the rich functionality and efficiency of windows storage server. Login as admin from web interface to your thecus nas with 64bit firmware. If you encounter any problems with the website, please contact us at. Linux nas thecus n5500 dual dom with dual protection. Linux nas thecus n5500 dual dom with dual protection nas. This module does not replace any part of the regular firmware but rather overlays parts of it when enabledstarted.
After my positive experience with thecus n5200pro nas, i was positively disposed to consider another thecus product. With nsync, users can have the n5200pro automatically upload files to an remote storage device at a designated time. The thecus n5200br nas server targets endusers with more demanding network storage needs. But now comes the 5200 pro, which thecus is aiming at enterprise users while positioning the 5200 for smbsme buyers. Installing thecus n2200 on windows 10 microsoft community. Linux nas thecus n5200 high performance nas server. Thecus esupport system powered by kayako help desk software. I was hoping to connect directly somehow, with a crossover cable or other solution so far, no success. In the manual mode the user himself has to download a file approximately 63 mbyte with the image of the firmware from the vendors website and then address the item software update of the management menu. Thecus n5200 has sat at or near the top of our nas charts for almost two years. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. To that end, thecus technology is proud to unveil its most advanced fivebas nas unit yet the n5500.
Thecus product support status more than decade thecus provide support as usual, and following products support status for your reference. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Failing to perform a software update can cause serious malfunctions to the. Thecus has suggested suggest to use product such as acronis true image. Just got a n5200 pro with 3x750 gig drives, raid 5. Thecus n5200 manuals manuals and user guides for thecus n5200. The n5200 is also equipped with nsync, thecus remote data backup application. We have 3 thecus n5200 manuals available for free pdf download. Even before we had a chance to start testing the n5200 pro, thecus had sent us an updated firmware, although at the time of writing it doesnt appear as if. Thecus will not be liable in any way for the loss of data stored on thecus products and any damage caused by this. Windows storage server 2012 r2 essentials it enables crosspremise functionality, providing small businesses with robust onpremises solution for file and print, client backup and restore, secure remote access, and identity management services, combined with optional offpremise services supported by microsoft. Its design, based on a 600 mhz celeron m with 256 mb of ram, has managed to fend off challenger after challenger.
Below you will find a subset of the firmware no longer available for download from thecus web sites. Thecus n5200 is a highperformance network attached storage nas, a box where you install hard disk drives to make them available to your network, with five bays supporting raid 0, 1, 5, 6, 10. Jan 15, 20 after my positive experience with thecus n5200pro nas, i was positively disposed to consider another thecus product. With the thecus download center, you will be able to download the latest dm and marketing materials for wss nas, and get started with quick installation guide. N5200 so that it is accessible to your network users. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Name your n5200 and configure the network ip address. Windows storage server 2012 r2 essentials it enables crosspremise functionality, providing small businesses with robust onpremises solution for file and print, client backup and restore, secure remote access, and identity management services, combined with.
Available in black, silver and pearl, the clean lines and sleek styling of the yes box n2100 makes it a welcome addition to virtually any home or office environment. Press room latest firmware release for thecus n5200. Knowledgebase powered by kayako help desk software thecus. Os series nas model rma status firmware update status technical support status os7 intel x86x64. With the thecus download center, you will be able to. Building off the success of the thecus n5200, the n5500 incorporates the latest thecus innovations for unrivaled efficiency and data security. Thecus n4200 home nas wins tweaktowns best features award. Press room latest firmware release for thecus n5200 series. The best place to obtain the latest firmware for you nas is directly from the thecus websites download section.
Jun 11, 2016 tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. What is recommend method for os7 beta experience thecus. Thecus other features include scheduled power onoff and wakeonlan, a bundled suite of backup utilities, including the thecus backup utility and nsync, lcd status screen and esata port for storage expansion.