Rocsecure NE52 - NAS Rocstor - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	NAS (Network Attached Storage)
Model	Rocsecure NE52
Brand	Rocstor
CPU	Intel Celeron Quad Core 2.0 GHz
Memory	8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Drive Bays	5 x 2.5" or 3.5" hot-swappable SATA 6 Gb/s
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, Linear (JBOD)
Network Interfaces	2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
eSATA Port	1 x eSATA 6 Gb/s
Video Output	HDMI x 2, DVI-I (via adapter)
Serial Port	1 x RS-232
LCD Panel	Yes, smart-functional with menu navigation
Power Supply	300 W with PFC (80 plus), AC 100-240 V, 6.3 A, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D)	261 x 180 x 390 mm
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Hot Swap & Auto Rebuild	Supported
Event Notification	Audible alarm, LED indicators

Frequently Asked Questions - Rocsecure NE52 Rocstor

How do I install hard drives in the Rocsecure NE52?

The NAS supports hot-swappable drives. For 3.5" drives: unlock the tray, insert the drive, secure with bottom screws, slide in, and lock. For 2.5" drives, use the lever handle. Refer to the manual for detailed steps.

What RAID levels are supported?

The Rocsecure NE52 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and Linear (JBOD). Choose based on your need for performance, redundancy, or capacity.

Can I access the NAS without a network?

The NAS primarily connects via Ethernet. For direct access, you can use the USB 3.0 or eSATA ports to connect a computer, but full functionality requires a network.

How do I use the LCD panel and front buttons?

The LCD panel displays system info. Use the Up/Down arrows to navigate menus, Select to enter, and Exit to go back. It shows status, network settings, RAID info, and more.

What should I do if the fan fails?

The Fan Fail LED will turn red and an audible alarm sounds. Immediately power down the NAS and replace the faulty fan to prevent overheating.

How do I reset the admin password?

Use the LCD menu to enter the 'Change New Password' option. The default password is usually set; you can change it to a secure one via the menu.

Can I hot-swap drives while the NAS is running?

Yes, the Rocsecure NE52 supports hot-swapping. Ensure the new drive is compatible and follow proper insertion procedures to avoid data loss.

What is the maximum storage capacity?

With five 3.5" SATA drives, capacity depends on drive size. Supports up to 6 Gb/s per drive. Current large HDDs up to 20 TB each give a theoretical max of 100 TB raw.

How do I connect to the NAS for the first time?

Connect an Ethernet cable from LAN0 to your switch/router. Power on the NAS. Use the LCD to find the IP address, then enter it in a browser or use the Rocstor utility.

What do the front LED indicators mean?

Green power LED indicates on. Orange blinking busy LED shows data access. HDD status LEDs: green = good, blinking orange/green = rebuilding. Fan fail LED: red with alarm.

USER MANUAL Rocsecure NE52 Rocstor

Packaging, Shipment and Delivery....4

Chapter 1 Introduction....5

1.1 Key Features....5

1.2 Technical Specifications....6

Chapter 2 Installation....7

2.1 Packaging, Shipment and Delivery....7
2.2 Unpacking the NAS System....7
2.3 Identifying Parts of the NAS System 8

2.3.1 Front View 8
2.3.2 HDD Status LEDs....9
2.3.3 Fan Fail LED....9
2.3.4 Lock Indicator....9
2.3.5 Front Panel....10
2.3.6 Rear View....11
2.3.7 LCD Menu Diagram....12

2.4 Getting Started with the NAS System....13

2.4.1 NAS Hardware Setup....13
2.4.2 Installing Hard Drives 13

2.4.2.1 Installing 3.5" Disk in a Disk Tray....13

2.4.2.2 Installing 2.5" Disk in a Disk Tray....15

Preface

About this manual

This manual provides information regarding the quick installation and hardware features of the NAS system. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environment/OS/settings. Information and specifications will be changed without further notice.

This manual uses section numbering for every topics being discussed for easy and convenient way of finding information in accordance with the user's needs. The following icons are being used for some details and information to be considered in going through with this manual:

NOTES:

These are notes that contain useful information and tips that the user must give attention to in going through with the subsystem operation.

IMPORTANT!

These are the important information that the user must remember.

WARNING!

These are the warnings that the user must follow to avoid unnecessary errors and bodily injury during hardware and software operation of the subsystem.

CAUTION:

These are the cautions that user must be aware to prevent damage to the equipment and its components.

Copyright

2016 Rocstor. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent.

Trademarks

All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks of Rocstor or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Changes

The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice.

Before You Begin

Before going through with this manual, you should read and focus to the following safety guidelines. Notes about the subsystem product packaging and delivery are also included.

Safety Guidelines

To provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and to obtain maximum performance, user is advised to be aware of the following safety guidelines particularly in handling hardware components:

Upon receiving of the product:

Place the product in its proper location.
To avoid unnecessary dropping out, make sure that somebody is around for immediate assistance.
It should be handled with care to avoid dropping that may cause damage to the product. Always use the correct lifting procedures.

Upon installing of the product:

• Ambient temperature is very important for the installation site. It must not exceed 30°C. Due to seasonal climate changes; regulate the installation site temperature making it not to exceed the allowed ambient temperature.
  Before plugging-in any power cords, cables and connectors, make sure that the power switches are turned off. Disconnect first any power connection if the power supply module is being removed from the enclosure.
• Outlets must be accessible to the equipment.
  All external connections should be made using shielded cables and as much as possible should not be performed by bare hand. Using anti-static hand gloves is recommended.
  In installing components, secure all the mounting screws and locks. Make sure that all screws are fully tightened. Follow correctly all the listed procedures in this manual for reliable performance.

Packaging, Shipment and Delivery

Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.
✿ Unpack the subsystem and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are all there and in good condition.
- Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged.
If any damage is found, do not remove the components; contact the dealer where you purchased the subsystem for further instructions.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Front view of a black server rack with five vertical channels and a digital display (no visible text or labels)

The NAS System

1.1 Key Features

• Supports up to five (5) hot-swappable 6Gb/s SATA hard drives
• Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and Linear(JBOD)
• Support Smart-functional LCD panel
• Support drive hot spare and automatic hot rebuild
• Centralization of Data and Storage Management
• Real-time drive activity and status indicators
• Environmental monitoring unit
• Locally audible event notification alarm

1.2 Technical Specifications

Hardware Platform

Intel Celeron Quad Core 2.0GHz CPU

Cache memory : 8GB DDR3 SDRAM

One USB3.0, one eSATA and two USB2.0 ports

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports

Up to Five(5) 2.5"/3.5" hot-swappable 6Gb/s SATA hard drives

Real-time drive activity and status indicators

Environmental monitoring unit

300W power supply with PFC (80 plus)

Support drive hot spare and automatic hot rebuild

Locally audible event notification alarm

Power requirements

AC 100V ~ 240V Full range

6.3A, 50~60Hz

Environmental

Relative humidity : 10%~85% Non-condensing

Operating temp : 10°C~40°C(50°F~104°F)

Physical Dimension

261(H) x 180(W) x 390(D)mm

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Packaging, Shipment and Delivery

Before removing the system from the shipping carton, you should visually inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton.
✿ Unpack the system and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are all there and in good condition.
- Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the carton are damaged.
If any damage is found, do not remove the components; contact the dealer where you purchased the system for further instructions.

2.2 Unpacking the NAS System

The package contains the following items:

	NAS System Unit
	One (1) power cord
	Two (2) Ethernet LAN cables
	One (1) DVI-I to VGA Adaptor
	User Manual

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

2.3 Identifying Parts of the NAS System

The illustrations below identify the various parts of the NAS system.

2.3.1 Front View

2.3.2 HDD Status LEDs

Pure electrical control buttons without any text or symbols

Green LED indicates power is on and the hard disk drive status is good for this slot. Blinking Orange and Green LED indicates the hard disk drive is in rebuilding state.

2.3.3 Fan Fail LED

Parts	Function
Fan Fail LED	When fan fails, this LED will turn red and an alarm will sound.

2.3.4 Lock Indicator

Every Drive Carrier is lockable and is fitted with a lock indicator to indicate whether or not the carrier is locked into the chassis. Each carrier is also fitted with an ergonomic handle for easy carrier removal.

2.3.5 Front Panel

PARTS	FUNCTION
Power LED	Green LED indicates power is on.
Busy LED	Orange blinking indicates system is busy or data is being accessed.
Up and Down Arrow buttons	Use the Up or Down arrow keys to go through the information on the LCD screen. This is also used to move between each menu when you configure the subsystem.
Select button	This is used to enter the option you have selected.
Exit button EXIT	Press this button to return to the previous menu.

2.3.6 Rear View

1. Power On/Off Switch - Use this switch to power on the NAS System.
2. AC Power Input Socket - Use this to connect the power cords connected from power source.
3. Serial Port - Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
4. Video Port - The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
5. HDMI Port - Two HDMI port is located at the rear of the system. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals.
6. USB 3.0 Port - The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
7. eSATA 6Gb/s Connector - The subsystem has one external eSATA port for connecting to other eSATA device.
8. Power Supply - The NAS System has one power supply.
9. LAN0 and LAN1 Gigabit ports – The NAS System has two Gigabit data ports.
10. USB 2.0 ports - Two USB 2.0 ports are located at the rear of the system.

2.3.7 LCD Menu Diagram

graph TD
    A["MODEL<br>XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX"] --> B["VERSION<br>3.x.xx"]
    B --> C["CHANGE NEW PASSWORD<br>PASSWORD 00000000 SETTING(YES/NO)"]
    C --> D["BEEPER SETTING<br>SETTING MUTY ALARM SETTING(YES/NO)"]
    D --> E["CPU<br>NORMAL"]
    E --> F["FAN<br>NORMAL"]
    F --> G["DISK<br>NORMAL"]
    G --> H["POWER<br>NORMAL"]
    H --> I["TEMP<br>NORMAL"]
    I --> J["RAID<br>NORMAL"]
    J --> K["DISK<br>INFORMATION DISK_1 *O* TEMP 35C"]
    K --> L["..."]
    L --> M["DISK_05 *O* TEMP 35C"]
    M --> N["RAID ARRAY NAME SIZE: xxxxGB<br>INFORMATION RAID LEVEL NORMAL/REBUILD/INIT"]
    N --> O["NETWORK ETHO IP<br>INFORMATION"]
    O --> P["ETHO NETMASK SUBMIT IP<br>xxx.XXX.XXX.XXX"]
    P --> Q["ETH1 IP<br>xxx.XXX.XXX.XXX"]
    Q --> R["ETH1 NETMASK<br>255.255.255.0"]
    R --> S["SETTING(YES/NO)"]
    S --> T["SUBMIT IP<br>SETTING(YES/NO)"]

2.4 Getting Started with the NAS System

2.4.1 NAS Hardware Setup

1. Attach network cable to LAN0 Ethernet port. Connect the other end of network cable to your network hub or switch. You may also connect the other Ethernet ports if needed.
2. Plug in the power cord into the AC Power Input Socket located at the rear of the subsystem.
3. To turn on the NAS, press the Power On/Off Switch of power supply at the rear. Then turn on the main switch button in the front panel.
4. The Power LED on the front panel will turn green.

2.4.2 Installing Hard Drives

2.4.2.1 Installing 3.5" Disk in a Disk Tray

This section describes the location of the hard drives in the NAS system and gives instructions on installing a hard drive. The system supports hot-swapping allowing you to install or replace a hard drive while the system is running.

a. Make sure the lock indicator is in unlocked position. To pull out a disk tray, press the Lock Indicator Button. Pull the handle outwards to remove the disk tray from the enclosure.

b. Place the hard drive in the disk tray.

Exterior view of a black hard drive chassis (no visible text or labels)

c. Make sure the holes of the disk tray align with the holes of the hard drive. Install the mounting screws on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray.

Close-up of a computer hard drive chassis showing internal circuit board and memory components (no text or symbols visible)

Tray Hole A

d. Slide the tray into a slot and push the Lock Indicator Button.

e. Press the handle until you hear the latch click into place. The HDD status LED will turn green if subsystem is on.

2.4.2.2 Installing 2.5" Disk in a Disk Tray

a. Make sure the lock indicator is in unlocked position. To pull out a disk tray, press the carrier open button.

b. Pull out an empty disk tray. Pull the lever handle outwards to remove the carrier from the enclosure.

c. Place the 2.5" hard drive in the disk tray.

Internal view of a hard disk drive housing (no visible text or labels)

d. Install the mounting screws on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray.

Internal view of a computer hard drive showing internal components and mounting holes (no text or symbols visible)

Tray Hole W

e. Slide the tray into a slot.

f. Close the lever handle until you hear the latch click into place.