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...1 Setting Up the Central Axis 3 Managing Central Axis User Accounts 8 Creating a New User Account 8 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges 11 Deleting User Accounts 13 Managing Shared Folders 16 Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Modifying Shared Folder Access Privileges 19 Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders 21 Managing Digital Content 23 Enabling and Disabling Media Server 23 Using the Clean Up Feature 25 Using the Refresh Feature 26 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Backing Up Shared Folders 29 Using External USB Drives 29 Connecting an External USB Drive...
...1 Setting Up the Central Axis 3 Managing Central Axis User Accounts 8 Creating a New User Account 8 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges 11 Deleting User Accounts 13 Managing Shared Folders 16 Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Modifying Shared Folder Access Privileges 19 Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders 21 Managing Digital Content 23 Enabling and Disabling Media Server 23 Using the Clean Up Feature 25 Using the Refresh Feature 26 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Backing Up Shared Folders 29 Using External USB Drives 29 Connecting an External USB Drive...
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...Accessing the System Update Admin Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive 63 Managing Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only 69 Changing Drive Configuration 70 MSS II Owners 70 Central Axis Owners 73 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only 78 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Configuring the New Drive 90 Checking System Status 99 System Status Summary 100 Using External USB Drives...
...Accessing the System Update Admin Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive 63 Managing Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only 69 Changing Drive Configuration 70 MSS II Owners 70 Central Axis Owners 73 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only 78 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Configuring the New Drive 90 Checking System Status 99 System Status Summary 100 Using External USB Drives...
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... of this user guide. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 83: System Status Notifications • In a System Notification email if you signed up for system update notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 84: System Update Email Notification Note: For information about setting up system update notifications, see the Setup section of any admin web page or on the System Status Notifications page: Managing System...
... of this user guide. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 83: System Status Notifications • In a System Notification email if you signed up for system update notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 84: System Update Email Notification Note: For information about setting up system update notifications, see the Setup section of any admin web page or on the System Status Notifications page: Managing System...
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... with a static IP address. If you want to connect a printer to www.seagate.com and click Support > Troubleshooting. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 100: USB Formatting Successful Step 6: Click Done to return to format the drive again. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. To enable or disable printer support, Step 1. If the format fails repeatedly, try to the Configure USB Device page. Setting USB Configurations 66 For more...
... with a static IP address. If you want to connect a printer to www.seagate.com and click Support > Troubleshooting. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 100: USB Formatting Successful Step 6: Click Done to return to format the drive again. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. To enable or disable printer support, Step 1. If the format fails repeatedly, try to the Configure USB Device page. Setting USB Configurations 66 For more...
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... permission to access, and the kind of a networked USB printer vary depending on the Central Axis. Checking Account and Share Status Account and Share Status provides a summary of users and shared folders, system notifications, and Web Access & Sharing and enable you turn the Central Axis on your Central Axis. You can also connect a USB drive while your Central Axis and any connected USB drives, which folders the users on external USB drives, USB flash drives, and printers attached to connect USB hard drives, such as the Maxtor OneTouch 4 and Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drives...
... permission to access, and the kind of a networked USB printer vary depending on the Central Axis. Checking Account and Share Status Account and Share Status provides a summary of users and shared folders, system notifications, and Web Access & Sharing and enable you turn the Central Axis on your Central Axis. You can also connect a USB drive while your Central Axis and any connected USB drives, which folders the users on external USB drives, USB flash drives, and printers attached to connect USB hard drives, such as the Maxtor OneTouch 4 and Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drives...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 2: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 165: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs - Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 112
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 2: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 165: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs - Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 112
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... Notification Status 102 Checking the Administrator's Event Log 108 Checking Web Access and Sharing Status 107 System Status Links 100 System Status Summary 100 Checking the Administrator's Event Log 108 Checking Web Access and Sharing Status 107 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 69 Changing Drive Configuration 70 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Linear Configuration 92 Mirror Configuration 96 Connecting an External USB Drive 29 Creating a Backup Set 33 Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Creating a New User...
... Notification Status 102 Checking the Administrator's Event Log 108 Checking Web Access and Sharing Status 107 System Status Links 100 System Status Summary 100 Checking the Administrator's Event Log 108 Checking Web Access and Sharing Status 107 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 69 Changing Drive Configuration 70 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Linear Configuration 92 Mirror Configuration 96 Connecting an External USB Drive 29 Creating a Backup Set 33 Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Creating a New User...
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... Axis Admin User Guide D Deleting a Backup Set 37 Deleting User Accounts 13 Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders 21 E Enabling and Disabling Media Server 23 F Formatting a USB Drive 63 Formatting an External USB Drive 30 Full Access to Folders 10 I Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Installing an Update 59 L Language, Date, and Time 46 LED Status Indicators 109 Maxtor Central Axis 109 MSS II 113 Linear Configuration 92 M Managing Central Axis User Accounts 8 Creating a New User Account 8 Deleting User Accounts 13 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges 11 Managing Digital...
... Axis Admin User Guide D Deleting a Backup Set 37 Deleting User Accounts 13 Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders 21 E Enabling and Disabling Media Server 23 F Formatting a USB Drive 63 Formatting an External USB Drive 30 Full Access to Folders 10 I Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Installing an Update 59 L Language, Date, and Time 46 LED Status Indicators 109 Maxtor Central Axis 109 MSS II 113 Linear Configuration 92 M Managing Central Axis User Accounts 8 Creating a New User Account 8 Deleting User Accounts 13 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges 11 Managing Digital...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide P Power Settings 51 Printer Support 66 R Replacing a Drive 82 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Running a Diagnostic Test 52 S Safely Removing Devices 68 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Setting Up the Central Axis 3 Setting USB Configurations Formatting a USB Drive 63 Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Status Indicators 109 System Maintenance 51 Power Settings 51 Running a Diagnostic ...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide P Power Settings 51 Printer Support 66 R Replacing a Drive 82 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Running a Diagnostic Test 52 S Safely Removing Devices 68 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Setting Up the Central Axis 3 Setting USB Configurations Formatting a USB Drive 63 Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Status Indicators 109 System Maintenance 51 Power Settings 51 Running a Diagnostic ...
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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... access to public folders while restricting access to your network; The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files and folders to and restore them from yours, but the information is applicable to private folders • View backup and storage status for all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. and allows you to play digital...
... access to public folders while restricting access to your network; The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files and folders to and restore them from yours, but the information is applicable to private folders • View backup and storage status for all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. and allows you to play digital...
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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Maxtor Central Axis Figure 3: EULA Language Selection Step 4: Select the language in the sheet to read the License Agreement and click Continue. The Select a Destination window opens: Installing the Software 3 A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Agree in which you want to continue the installation.
Maxtor Central Axis Figure 3: EULA Language Selection Step 4: Select the language in the sheet to read the License Agreement and click Continue. The Select a Destination window opens: Installing the Software 3 A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Agree in which you want to continue the installation.
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... Files 25 Backing Up Now 33 C Connecting to a User Account 11 Connecting to the Shared Folder Backup Web Page 37 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 Creating a User Account 7 Account Types 7 Folder Types 8 D Deleting Historical Versions 33 Deleting Unused Versions 33 Drag and Sort 38 E Enabling and Disabling Web Access 49 F Folder Types 8 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 I Installing the Software 1 L LED Status Indicators 18 Maxtor Central Axis 18 MSS II 22 M Managing Backup Preferences 33 Deleting Historical Versions 33 Deleting Unused Versions 33 Setting the Number...
... Files 25 Backing Up Now 33 C Connecting to a User Account 11 Connecting to the Shared Folder Backup Web Page 37 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 Creating a User Account 7 Account Types 7 Folder Types 8 D Deleting Historical Versions 33 Deleting Unused Versions 33 Drag and Sort 38 E Enabling and Disabling Web Access 49 F Folder Types 8 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 I Installing the Software 1 L LED Status Indicators 18 Maxtor Central Axis 18 MSS II 22 M Managing Backup Preferences 33 Deleting Historical Versions 33 Deleting Unused Versions 33 Setting the Number...
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... Selecting a Restore Location 26 Selecting a Version to Restore 26 Setting Backup Preferences 30 Setting the Number of Historical Versions to Save 32 SimpleView 14 Viewing the Backup Log 15 Status Indicators 18 T Turning Drag and Sort On and Off 12 Turning Scheduled Backup On and Off 13 U Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 User Account Connection Preferences 35 Using Advanced Settings 34 Using Media Server 43 Using Web Access & Sharing 45 V Viewing the Backup Log 15 Maxtor Central Axis 55
... Selecting a Restore Location 26 Selecting a Version to Restore 26 Setting Backup Preferences 30 Setting the Number of Historical Versions to Save 32 SimpleView 14 Viewing the Backup Log 15 Status Indicators 18 T Turning Drag and Sort On and Off 12 Turning Scheduled Backup On and Off 13 U Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 User Account Connection Preferences 35 Using Advanced Settings 34 Using Media Server 43 Using Web Access & Sharing 45 V Viewing the Backup Log 15 Maxtor Central Axis 55
Maxtor Central Axis for Windows User Guide
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...; Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Getting Started Overview This User Guide is written for the Windows Vista environment as well. Insert the Central Axis CD in this User Guide may differ from an external USB drive • Access backed up files via the web • Use media streaming to private folders • View backup and storage status for all information is relevant for both Windows XP and Windows Vista users. The devices depicted in...
...; Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Getting Started Overview This User Guide is written for the Windows Vista environment as well. Insert the Central Axis CD in this User Guide may differ from an external USB drive • Access backed up files via the web • Use media streaming to private folders • View backup and storage status for all information is relevant for both Windows XP and Windows Vista users. The devices depicted in...
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... hard disk activity light in PDF format: • Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows • Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh • Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Seagate Global Access User Guide Connect the other end of your Central Axis storage server. Press the power button on the back of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your small network. To install software and set up and begin using your router or switch. 2. Maxtor Manager Help For assistance with the Maxtor Manager application on your AC power source. Product...
... hard disk activity light in PDF format: • Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows • Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh • Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Seagate Global Access User Guide Connect the other end of your Central Axis storage server. Press the power button on the back of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your small network. To install software and set up and begin using your router or switch. 2. Maxtor Manager Help For assistance with the Maxtor Manager application on your AC power source. Product...
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... desktop and searches for the data in the My Drives window: Step 2: In the Settings for tips. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on -screen instructions to install the software. 3. Note: To set up the Central Axis storage server. Here's what you just created. Set Up a Central Axis User Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in an account, the account must be private. Windows XP or Vista Installation and Setup Part 3: Install...
... desktop and searches for the data in the My Drives window: Step 2: In the Settings for tips. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on -screen instructions to install the software. 3. Note: To set up the Central Axis storage server. Here's what you just created. Set Up a Central Axis User Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in an account, the account must be private. Windows XP or Vista Installation and Setup Part 3: Install...
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... Access web site. • Link your Seagate Global Access account and your network. Step 2: Follow the on www.maxtor.com in the Authenticate window. Step 3: Open your computer, open the CD, and double-click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager installer. 2. Note: Should the diagnostics in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the storage server has failed, a single drive can be replaced by following the instructions available in the user documentation...
... Access web site. • Link your Seagate Global Access account and your network. Step 2: Follow the on www.maxtor.com in the Authenticate window. Step 3: Open your computer, open the CD, and double-click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager installer. 2. Note: Should the diagnostics in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the storage server has failed, a single drive can be replaced by following the instructions available in the user documentation...
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... help from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on a circuit different from that to which can be used in accordance with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and Maxtor Central Axis model number. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status and warranty information. Product Support Installation assistance, product specifications and user manuals...
... help from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on a circuit different from that to which can be used in accordance with the instructions, may void the user's authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and Maxtor Central Axis model number. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status and warranty information. Product Support Installation assistance, product specifications and user manuals...
Maxtor CentralAxis Quick Start Guide
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... the Maxtor Manager icon. When your computer. Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found , its Host Name, IP address, and MAC address are displayed. The Maxtor Manager application opens on your desktop: 4. Note: If the Welcome screen doesn't open, browse to install the software. 3. Part 3: Install the software. 1. When the software installation is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on -screen instructions...
... the Maxtor Manager icon. When your computer. Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found , its Host Name, IP address, and MAC address are displayed. The Maxtor Manager application opens on your desktop: 4. Note: If the Welcome screen doesn't open, browse to install the software. 3. Part 3: Install the software. 1. When the software installation is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on -screen instructions...
Maxtor CentralAxis Quick Start Guide
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... Axis storage server drives were found , its Central Axis storage server ID and IP address are displayed. When the software installation is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on your network. Insert the Maxtor Central Axis storage server CD into your Central Axis storage server is complete, a Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon appears on your desktop. 4. When your computer, open the CD, and double-click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager installer. 2. The Maxtor Central Axis...
... Axis storage server drives were found , its Central Axis storage server ID and IP address are displayed. When the software installation is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on your network. Insert the Maxtor Central Axis storage server CD into your Central Axis storage server is complete, a Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon appears on your desktop. 4. When your computer, open the CD, and double-click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager installer. 2. The Maxtor Central Axis...