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... Guide • The Discover and Manager online Help For help understanding the setup process before accessing the server. Seagate BlackArmor NAS Server 2. Ethernet cable 1 4. Customize the administrator user name and password. b. Enter the old password (admin). ...more information, see the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port 1 3 LAN port 1 LAN port 2 USB port 2 USB port 3 3 USB port 4 Reset button BlackArmor® Server Backup Software The CD includes BlackArmor Backup, software that you need an introduction...
... Guide • The Discover and Manager online Help For help understanding the setup process before accessing the server. Seagate BlackArmor NAS Server 2. Ethernet cable 1 4. Customize the administrator user name and password. b. Enter the old password (admin). ...more information, see the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port 1 3 LAN port 1 LAN port 2 USB port 2 USB port 3 3 USB port 4 Reset button BlackArmor® Server Backup Software The CD includes BlackArmor Backup, software that you need an introduction...
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...terabyte, or TB, equals one of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. All rights reserved. Actual quantities will not be available for...or specifications. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the ...
...terabyte, or TB, equals one of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. All rights reserved. Actual quantities will not be available for...or specifications. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the ...
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... 8 2. 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...
... 8 2. 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...
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... the BlackArmor software tools are included in this guide apply to BlackArmor administrators only-users that have access to successfully set up and use your needs grow and change over time. Administrators-only information is clearly identified. About This Guide 1. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server...
... the BlackArmor software tools are included in this guide apply to BlackArmor administrators only-users that have access to successfully set up and use your needs grow and change over time. Administrators-only information is clearly identified. About This Guide 1. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server...
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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 ...software and firmware updates) Finding More Information 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...
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 ...software and firmware updates) Finding More Information 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...
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.... BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 Introduction 2. 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 your files. The BlackArmor server is typically used by small business owners and people with software to...
.... BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 Introduction 2. 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 your files. The BlackArmor server is typically used by small business owners and people with software to...
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... page 37. • Four USB ports that let you can also restore your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you scroll up and down through the available information. Alternatively, you back up data directly to your...even remotely) using this software. 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 change in setting) occurs on the LCD screen. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
... page 37. • Four USB ports that let you can also restore your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you scroll up and down through the available information. Alternatively, you back up data directly to your...even remotely) using this software. 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 change in setting) occurs on the LCD screen. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
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...to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for instructions. Connect ...BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor...
...to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for instructions. Connect ...BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor...
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... music, photos and videos (see page 16). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 How to a particular folder share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Ensure 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...
... music, photos and videos (see page 16). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 How to a particular folder share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Ensure 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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... Administrators • Getting Started as a BlackArmor User Introduction This 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
... Administrators • Getting Started as a BlackArmor User Introduction This 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
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...LAN ports to a grounded power outlet. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on the front panel of moderate weight. 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...meets the requirements listed on page 8. • Ensure that the server won't be in an area with reliable ventilation. Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. Connect the Ethernet cable to page 24....
...LAN ports to a grounded power outlet. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on the front panel of moderate weight. 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...meets the requirements listed on page 8. • Ensure that the server won't be in an area with reliable ventilation. Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. Connect the Ethernet cable to page 24....
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...For more information, see page 29. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you can open , unless you get started storing, sharing, and protecting your desktop (Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. Click Next to close it , you... Click Manage Server. BlackArmor Manager opens. Click Next. 5. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your files right away. BlackArmor Discovery is installed. 7. If you do close it . Insert the installation CD into your desktop (Windows) or in a list. 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
...For more information, see page 29. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you can open , unless you get started storing, sharing, and protecting your desktop (Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. Click Next to close it , you... Click Manage Server. BlackArmor Manager opens. Click Next. 5. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your files right away. BlackArmor Discovery is installed. 7. If you do close it . Insert the installation CD into your desktop (Windows) or in a list. 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
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...share for this guide and the section the user should read to 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 ... file service should be supported by sorting users into user groups. See page 36 for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 User groups allow you need from a single window. The new account appears in •...
...share for this guide and the section the user should read to 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 ... file service should be supported by sorting users into user groups. See page 36 for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 User groups allow you need from a single window. The new account appears in •...
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.... 4. Select the server: • (Windows) Select the server and then click View Drive Details. • (Mac) Select the server in the upper table of your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. Select the Public share and then click View (Windows) or double-click the mounted share (Mac). Your... files to check for new music. You can now place your files (see page 38). • Monitor the server locally or remotely (see page 29). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23
.... 4. Select the server: • (Windows) Select the server and then click View Drive Details. • (Mac) Select the server in the upper table of your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. Select the Public share and then click View (Windows) or double-click the mounted share (Mac). Your... files to check for new music. You can now place your files (see page 38). • Monitor the server locally or remotely (see page 29). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23
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...; (Windows) Click View Drive Details. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 24 A list of shares on your desktop. • (Mac) Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon in this section to get started with Getting Started as a BlackArmor User The remainder of this guide introduces... then enter your assigned user name and password. A list of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Note: Don't forget that meets your network and displays them in name and password • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The names of the share(s) that you can ...
...; (Windows) Click View Drive Details. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 24 A list of shares on your desktop. • (Mac) Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon in this section to get started with Getting Started as a BlackArmor User The remainder of this guide introduces... then enter your assigned user name and password. A list of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Note: Don't forget that meets your network and displays them in name and password • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The names of the share(s) that you can ...
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..., skip to tasks that only BlackArmor administrators can do. Introduction 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server • Introduction • Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator • Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings • Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage • Managing BlackArmor Users • Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Network Backups...
..., skip to tasks that only BlackArmor administrators can do. Introduction 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server • Introduction • Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator • Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings • Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage • Managing BlackArmor Users • Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Network Backups...
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...removed by -step instructions for the purpose of the share: • File Protocol Support-Files are in a folder called Music. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 You can set a share to automatically download media files to make room for using standard file...limits are available on any or all of these special features, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). However, as a BlackArmor administrator, you need them , as required for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over ...
...removed by -step instructions for the purpose of the share: • File Protocol Support-Files are in a folder called Music. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 You can set a share to automatically download media files to make room for using standard file...limits are available on any or all of these special features, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). However, as a BlackArmor administrator, you need them , as required for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over ...
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... more than one drive at www.seagate.com. Failure to do so will result in slower performance or loss of BlackArmor firmware on the Seagate Web site at a time. Failure..., refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help) or by pressing the POWER button on the front. Keep it cool, keep your server's firmware (essentially, software that's built into the...instructions properly. Keeping the Server's Firmware Current Note: Only a BlackArmor administrator can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 You can find the ...
... more than one drive at www.seagate.com. Failure to do so will result in slower performance or loss of BlackArmor firmware on the Seagate Web site at a time. Failure..., refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help) or by pressing the POWER button on the front. Keep it cool, keep your server's firmware (essentially, software that's built into the...instructions properly. Keeping the Server's Firmware Current Note: Only a BlackArmor administrator can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 You can find the ...
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... external USB drive. Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup BlackArmor Backup is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Manager to immediately back up files by downloading them from your BlackArmor server to an external USB drive, or uploading...corruption, or accidental deletion, you should complete and maintain regular file backups using your computer). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 You can use BlackArmor Backup to the BlackArmor Backup User Guide or online Help. The Backup Manager is in credentials.
... external USB drive. Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup BlackArmor Backup is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Manager to immediately back up files by downloading them from your BlackArmor server to an external USB drive, or uploading...corruption, or accidental deletion, you should complete and maintain regular file backups using your computer). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 You can use BlackArmor Backup to the BlackArmor Backup User Guide or online Help. The Backup Manager is in credentials.
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...button. CIFS Common Internet File System. A file system that 's built into hardware. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to or download files from a server over the ...Also known as a single unit from a disk drive, tests it, and prepares it . BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 See also user. event A problem or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. format To format a disk drive is responsible for exchanging files over the Internet...
...button. CIFS Common Internet File System. A file system that 's built into hardware. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to or download files from a server over the ...Also known as a single unit from a disk drive, tests it, and prepares it . BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 See also user. event A problem or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. format To format a disk drive is responsible for exchanging files over the Internet...