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... 3. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit 9 Features of the BlackArmor Server 10 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User 12 About BlackArmor Administrators 12 About BlackArmor Users 13 How to Your BlackArmor Server 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for...
... 3. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit 9 Features of the BlackArmor Server 10 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User 12 About BlackArmor Administrators 12 About BlackArmor Users 13 How to Your BlackArmor Server 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for...
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... 31 Working with Shares 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 34 Setting Grace Time for BlackArmor® Users 47 Introduction 47 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 4 Tips for Exceeded Quotas 35 Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server 35 Managing BlackArmor Users 36 Working with User Accounts 36 Creating and Modifying...
... 31 Working with Shares 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 34 Setting Grace Time for BlackArmor® Users 47 Introduction 47 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 4 Tips for Exceeded Quotas 35 Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server 35 Managing BlackArmor Users 36 Working with User Accounts 36 Creating and Modifying...
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... a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Glossary 61 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the... server over the local network 53 I can't connect to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in to BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't...
... a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Glossary 61 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the... server over the local network 53 I can't connect to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in to BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't...
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... an overview of how you need to the administrative features of the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Some of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). About This Guide 1. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements • Finding More Information About This Guide This User...
... an overview of how you need to the administrative features of the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Some of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). About This Guide 1. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements • Finding More Information About This Guide This User...
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System Requirements System Requirements Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server must meet these requirements: • A Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh® computer running one of these... more information about your BlackArmor server, see: • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide (printed) • BlackArmor Manager Help • BlackArmor Discovery Help • BlackArmor Backup User Guide • BlackArmor Backup Help • Readme file For more information, please refer to the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide ...
System Requirements System Requirements Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server must meet these requirements: • A Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh® computer running one of these... more information about your BlackArmor server, see: • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide (printed) • BlackArmor Manager Help • BlackArmor Discovery Help • BlackArmor Backup User Guide • BlackArmor Backup Help • Readme file For more information, please refer to the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide ...
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... or over the Internet. The BlackArmor server is typically used for , and introduces the difference between BlackArmor administrators and general BlackArmor users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 • Introduction • About the BlackArmor Server • What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server • The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User •...
... or over the Internet. The BlackArmor server is typically used for , and introduces the difference between BlackArmor administrators and general BlackArmor users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 • Introduction • About the BlackArmor Server • What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server • The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User •...
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... for failover protection: the other LAN port to your BlackArmor server. Features of the data on your network at the same time for details. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The server's two LAN ports can be configured for link aggregation,...or status, information about this change in setting) occurs on the server. About the BlackArmor Server • BlackArmor Manager-A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this section are shown in the ...
... for failover protection: the other LAN port to your BlackArmor server. Features of the data on your network at the same time for details. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The server's two LAN ports can be configured for link aggregation,...or status, information about this change in setting) occurs on the server. About the BlackArmor Server • BlackArmor Manager-A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this section are shown in the ...
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LCD Screen LCD Screen Navigation Buttons Power Button System Status LED Figure 1: Front of BlackArmor Server Kensington Slot Server Door-Covers Four Disk Drives (Not Shown) USB Port 1 LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Figure 2: Back of BlackArmor Server 2 34 USB Ports Power Port Reset Button BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 11 About the BlackArmor Server • A Reset button that lets you reset your BlackArmor server user name and password to their original settings.
LCD Screen LCD Screen Navigation Buttons Power Button System Status LED Figure 1: Front of BlackArmor Server Kensington Slot Server Door-Covers Four Disk Drives (Not Shown) USB Port 1 LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Figure 2: Back of BlackArmor Server 2 34 USB Ports Power Port Reset Button BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 11 About the BlackArmor Server • A Reset button that lets you reset your BlackArmor server user name and password to their original settings.
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... accounts • Set up and modify folders (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 A BlackArmor administrator can be used by only one or two people who accesses the BlackArmor server is referred to in the world to download files that you need...
... accounts • Set up and modify folders (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 A BlackArmor administrator can be used by only one or two people who accesses the BlackArmor server is referred to in the world to download files that you need...
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... BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 3. Connect to the server using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor server is set up files to the BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server...
... BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 3. Connect to the server using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor server is set up files to the BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server...
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... (see page 16). How to Get Started 10. (Optional) Turn your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software • Your BlackArmor log in the next section to begin using...
... (see page 16). How to Get Started 10. (Optional) Turn your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software • Your BlackArmor log in the next section to begin using...
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Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer (Optional) BlackArmor Server Switch or Router BlackArmor Manager embedded on page 13. If you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to Get Started" on the server (accessible using Web browser) Figure 3: Typical BlackArmor Setup and Installation BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 15 Note...
Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer (Optional) BlackArmor Server Switch or Router BlackArmor Manager embedded on page 13. If you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to Get Started" on the server (accessible using Web browser) Figure 3: Typical BlackArmor Setup and Installation BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 15 Note...
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... near a heat source. To install the BlackArmor server and software: 1. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on your computer meets the requirements listed on in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 ...The LCD screen shows the start-up progress. Ensure that the server's vents will not be spilled on it now. Connect ...
... near a heat source. To install the BlackArmor server and software: 1. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on your computer meets the requirements listed on in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 ...The LCD screen shows the start-up progress. Ensure that the server's vents will not be spilled on it now. Connect ...
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... View Drive Details then click Manage. (Mac) Click Manage Server. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away. Click Finish. BlackArmor Manager opens. Note: BlackArmor Discovery remains open it automatically searches for Administrators 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 The installation wizard opens...
... View Drive Details then click Manage. (Mac) Click Manage Server. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away. Click Finish. BlackArmor Manager opens. Note: BlackArmor Discovery remains open it automatically searches for Administrators 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 The installation wizard opens...
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...store files by category, such as marketing, accounting, or sales. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. The name can include hyphens. Click Back to make the server easy to identify on page 19. Setup Steps for Administrators Completing the Initial ...begin the initial setup of your BlackArmor server, the setup wizard opens. Review the contents of a large corporation with two preconfigured shares: Download and Public. You can be up to "Creating User Accounts" on your local network. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3)...
...store files by category, such as marketing, accounting, or sales. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. The name can include hyphens. Click Back to make the server easy to identify on page 19. Setup Steps for Administrators Completing the Initial ...begin the initial setup of your BlackArmor server, the setup wizard opens. Review the contents of a large corporation with two preconfigured shares: Download and Public. You can be up to "Creating User Accounts" on your local network. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3)...
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...to go to the page on the server, give it a name that's descriptive and easy to download specific types of protocols you create. Click the Add icon. See "Special Features of all music files into Music. To create a user account: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3)...the share. 4. Select the types of files into default folders-for more than one administrator account only. The share is to use your BlackArmor server to the share. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. You can set up and customize user and group...
...to go to the page on the server, give it a name that's descriptive and easy to download specific types of protocols you create. Click the Add icon. See "Special Features of all music files into Music. To create a user account: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3)...the share. 4. Select the types of files into default folders-for more than one administrator account only. The share is to use your BlackArmor server to the share. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. You can set up and customize user and group...
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... of file service should be created in the list of user accounts. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as required: • User Name: Name user enters when logging...Volume: Which volume (if there is more information. Note: You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in name and password • The names of the shares that user enters when ...
... of file service should be created in the list of user accounts. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as required: • User Name: Name user enters when logging...Volume: Which volume (if there is more information. Note: You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in name and password • The names of the shares that user enters when ...
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... the Global Access page, described below. Setup Steps for the server. Enabling Global Access as a User Once Global Access is now enabled to step 5. Log in the world. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on your Seagate Global Access account. In the Menu bar, click Global...
... the Global Access page, described below. Setup Steps for the server. Enabling Global Access as a User Once Global Access is now enabled to step 5. Log in the world. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on your Seagate Global Access account. In the Menu bar, click Global...
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...printer to share digital photos, videos and music with your BlackArmor server to their operating system. The Printer Manager is powered off. 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 Click Sign In to all BlackArmor users. You can use your user account. 2. See the... can make a USB printer available on your server. Click Submit. Use a high-quality USB cable to connect the printer to your computer (if you enable the Drag&Sort feature using BlackArmor Manager. Connecting a USB Printer to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. Set the default sorting ...
...printer to share digital photos, videos and music with your BlackArmor server to their operating system. The Printer Manager is powered off. 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 Click Sign In to all BlackArmor users. You can use your user account. 2. See the... can make a USB printer available on your server. Click Submit. Use a high-quality USB cable to connect the printer to your computer (if you enable the Drag&Sort feature using BlackArmor Manager. Connecting a USB Printer to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. Set the default sorting ...
BlackArmor NAS 440/420 Cooling Fan Replacement Procedures
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If a wrist strap is replaced. 2 . Inform users that the BlackArmor NAS server will forfeit the warranty period of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420. Open the BlackArmor Manager Web interface. b . Click Shut Down and then click OK. Gently remove the faceplate assembly and set it to a metal part of .... ● Do not touch the component pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it down for the server to use Seagate replacement parts can and will be used as follows: a . Wait for maintenance while the fan is not available, maintain contact with the system ...
If a wrist strap is replaced. 2 . Inform users that the BlackArmor NAS server will forfeit the warranty period of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420. Open the BlackArmor Manager Web interface. b . Click Shut Down and then click OK. Gently remove the faceplate assembly and set it to a metal part of .... ● Do not touch the component pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it down for the server to use Seagate replacement parts can and will be used as follows: a . Wait for maintenance while the fan is not available, maintain contact with the system ...