Quick Start Guide
Page 1
... local network connection, port failover and NAS to your Applications folder (Mac). See www.seagate.com for use. For more information, including a description of your BlackArmor server indicate server status and network activity, as described in your BlackArmor server and open BlackArmor Discovery. Kit Contents 1. Power Adapter 3. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Enter the old password (admin...
... local network connection, port failover and NAS to your Applications folder (Mac). See www.seagate.com for use. For more information, including a description of your BlackArmor server indicate server status and network activity, as described in your BlackArmor server and open BlackArmor Discovery. Kit Contents 1. Power Adapter 3. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Enter the old password (admin...
User Guide
Page 2
... based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Open Source and License Source Information For information about the open...
... based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Open Source and License Source Information For information about the open...
User Guide
Page 3
... 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...
... 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...
User Guide
Page 4
...LEDs 39 Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status 40 Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART 41 Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings 41 Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings 42 File Protocol Settings 42 Network Time ...BlackArmor® Server 27 Introduction 27 Your Role as a Media Server 38 Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server 39 Monitoring Status with the Server's LCD Screen 39 Monitoring Status with Shares 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 34 Setting Grace Time for BlackArmor® Users 47 Introduction 47 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
...LEDs 39 Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status 40 Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART 41 Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings 41 Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings 42 File Protocol Settings 42 Network Time ...BlackArmor® Server 27 Introduction 27 Your Role as a Media Server 38 Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server 39 Monitoring Status with the Server's LCD Screen 39 Monitoring Status 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
Page 5
...BlackArmor Server 49 Backing Up Your Files 50 Backing Up Files with BlackArmor... Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web 51 Downloading Large Web Files to BlackArmor Manager ...54 I can't access a share 54 I can't access a file on a share 54 I can't store any more files on a share because its volume is full. . . . . . 54 A firmware upgrade failed 54 I can't get streaming music from the BlackArmor... server 54 A volume is in to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving ... the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in degraded...
...BlackArmor Server 49 Backing Up Your Files 50 Backing Up Files with BlackArmor... Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web 51 Downloading Large Web Files to BlackArmor Manager ...54 I can't access a share 54 I can't access a file on a share 54 I can't store any more files on a share because its volume is full. . . . . . 54 A firmware upgrade failed 54 I can't get streaming music from the BlackArmor... server 54 A volume is in to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving ... the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in degraded...
User Guide
Page 6
...; Ethernet cable • Installation CD, including software, product documentation, and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 It also provides an overview of how you need to the administrative features of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Administrators-only information is clearly identified. About This Guide 1. Note: Step-by-step...
...; Ethernet cable • Installation CD, including software, product documentation, and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 It also provides an overview of how you need to the administrative features of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Administrators-only information is clearly identified. About This Guide 1. Note: Step-by-step...
User Guide
Page 7
BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 8 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... For 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...
BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 8 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... For 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...
User Guide
Page 8
... drive failures and other people on their local network or over the Internet. 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 • How to Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces the components and...
... drive failures and other people on their local network or over the Internet. 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 • How to Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces the components and...
User Guide
Page 9
.... • LCD screen that displays current server settings and status information, including messages that helps you set up , modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from your BlackArmor server. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The server's two LAN ports can connect both LAN ports to your network at the same time for details...
.... • LCD screen that displays current server settings and status information, including messages that helps you set up , modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from your BlackArmor server. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The server's two LAN ports can connect both LAN ports to your network at the same time for details...
User Guide
Page 10
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.
User Guide
Page 11
... (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to: • Create a central storage place for the files you want to...
... (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to: • Create a central storage place for the files you want to...
User Guide
Page 12
... failure. (see page 19). 6. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in the event of the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. Create...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 over the Web by enabling Global Access in BlackArmor Manager ...
... failure. (see page 19). 6. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in the event of the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. Create...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 over the Web by enabling Global Access in BlackArmor Manager ...
User Guide
Page 13
... access music, photos and videos (see page 22). 11. You don't need to a particular folder share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4. Share your files by saving them to shares that can be accessed by other software for instance...
... access music, photos and videos (see page 22). 11. You don't need to a particular folder share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4. Share your files by saving them to shares that can be accessed by other software for instance...
User Guide
Page 14
... chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. 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 This illustration shows the layout and location of...
... chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. 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 This illustration shows the layout and location of...
User Guide
Page 15
BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you are uncomfortable lifting objects of the server illuminate. Ensure that the ... spilled on it now. Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to sit on your computer meets the requirements listed on the front panel of moderate weight. Step 2 Step 1 Figure 4: Connect power and network cables...
BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you are uncomfortable lifting objects of the server illuminate. Ensure that the ... spilled on it now. Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to sit on your computer meets the requirements listed on the front panel of moderate weight. Step 2 Step 1 Figure 4: Connect power and network cables...
User Guide
Page 16
.... 4. Click Next to accept the default installation location; When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it again at any time by double-clicking the icon on your Applications folder (Mac). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 For more information, see page 29. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you choose to your desktop (Windows) or...
.... 4. Click Next to accept the default installation location; When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it again at any time by double-clicking the icon on your Applications folder (Mac). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 For more information, see page 29. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you choose to your desktop (Windows) or...
User Guide
Page 17
.... You might want to do this if you are not allowed. • Enter a description for your local network. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 To make any necessary changes, or click Finish to store files by business team, such as client files, project...location of your local network, give it from other feature of a large corporation with two preconfigured shares: Download and Public. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. Enter and re-enter the new administrator password, then click Next. Passwords can also create your...
.... You might want to do this if you are not allowed. • Enter a description for your local network. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 To make any necessary changes, or click Finish to store files by business team, such as client files, project...location of your local network, give it from other feature of a large corporation with two preconfigured shares: Download and Public. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. Enter and re-enter the new administrator password, then click Next. Passwords can also create your...
User Guide
Page 18
...11. Select the volume in which you set up and customize user and group access to download specific types of protocols you create. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Setup Steps for the new share. Enter a name for Administrators To create custom shares: 1. You ...can be recovered from the recycle bin, if necessary. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on the server, give it a name that...
...11. Select the volume in which you set up and customize user and group access to download specific types of protocols you create. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Setup Steps for the new share. Enter a name for Administrators To create custom shares: 1. You ...can be recovered from the recycle bin, if necessary. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on the server, give it a name that...
User Guide
Page 19
...guide and the section the user should be created in • Admin Rights: Sets the user as a BlackArmor administrator • Full Name: User's name • Password and Confirm Password: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters ...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 logging in the list of file service should read -only, for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
...guide and the section the user should be created in • Admin Rights: Sets the user as a BlackArmor administrator • Full Name: User's name • Password and Confirm Password: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters ...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 logging in the list of file service should read -only, for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
User Guide
Page 20
... -screen instructions to view, download, share, and work with your user account has administrative privileges, select Access then click Global Access.) 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Access is a service that you have a Global Access account to your Seagate Global Access account. Enter the email address and password for detailed instructions. 1. Only...
... -screen instructions to view, download, share, and work with your user account has administrative privileges, select Access then click Global Access.) 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Access is a service that you have a Global Access account to your Seagate Global Access account. Enter the email address and password for detailed instructions. 1. Only...