Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 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 ...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 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 ...
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The Setup Step 2 page opens: Figure 4: Setup Step 2 Step 5: Name your Time Zone and click Next. The admin account is admin. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 3: Setup Step 1 - NTP Server Step 4: Select your Central Axis and assign it to a workgroup. • Central Axis Workgroup: The domain to which the Central Axis belongs Note: An administrator account is automatically created when the Central Axis software is installed, The user name for the administrator account for you and cannot be changed. This user name is already entered for the Central Axis is the 4
The Setup Step 2 page opens: Figure 4: Setup Step 2 Step 5: Name your Time Zone and click Next. The admin account is admin. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 3: Setup Step 1 - NTP Server Step 4: Select your Central Axis and assign it to a workgroup. • Central Axis Workgroup: The domain to which the Central Axis belongs Note: An administrator account is automatically created when the Central Axis software is installed, The user name for the administrator account for you and cannot be changed. This user name is already entered for the Central Axis is the 4
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... or click the Shared Folder Backup icon at the top of a folder to the Central Axis. The external drive must connect an external USB drive to restore. If it isn't formatted correctly, the system software informs you can back up folders for as far back as 12 months and can...page: Using External USB Drives 29 You can also save versions of the backed up shared folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive connected to the Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Backing Up Shared Folders For additional folder security, you and offers to format the drive. If ...
... or click the Shared Folder Backup icon at the top of a folder to the Central Axis. The external drive must connect an external USB drive to restore. If it isn't formatted correctly, the system software informs you can back up folders for as far back as 12 months and can...page: Using External USB Drives 29 You can also save versions of the backed up shared folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive connected to the Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Backing Up Shared Folders For additional folder security, you and offers to format the drive. If ...
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... enabled, users who have configured Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows. Note: For information on enabling Web Access in their Central Axis desktop application can use the Notification settings to the Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Using Advanced Features Use the Advanced Features...
... enabled, users who have configured Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows. Note: For information on enabling Web Access in their Central Axis desktop application can use the Notification settings to the Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Using Advanced Features Use the Advanced Features...
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... power management settings: Managing System Maintenance 51 To manage your Central Axis system software. Step 3: Click Next. The Power Management page opens: Figure 75: Power Management Step 2: Select the Central Axis and enter the mount of time. Click Power Management on the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing System Maintenance Use the System Maintenance...
... power management settings: Managing System Maintenance 51 To manage your Central Axis system software. Step 3: Click Next. The Power Management page opens: Figure 75: Power Management Step 2: Select the Central Axis and enter the mount of time. Click Power Management on the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing System Maintenance Use the System Maintenance...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 80: Diagnostic Result: Normal If the diagnostic test has detected a problem with your Central Axis, you receive: Figure 81: Diagnostic Result: Error Step 4: Follow the steps listed in the page to attempt to back up your data and then return your Central Axis system software is available, an Update Available notification appears in three places: Managing System Maintenance 54 Updating the Central Axis System Software When an update for your drive.
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 80: Diagnostic Result: Normal If the diagnostic test has detected a problem with your Central Axis, you receive: Figure 81: Diagnostic Result: Error Step 4: Follow the steps listed in the page to attempt to back up your data and then return your Central Axis system software is available, an Update Available notification appears in three places: Managing System Maintenance 54 Updating the Central Axis System Software When an update for your drive.
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...update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 89: System Software Update Complete Step 2: Click Done to return to the System Maintenance page. To install a system software update, Step 1. If you select Install Now, the install starts automatically. On the System ...the selected time. The update takes over your drive at the selected time, installs, the update, and automatically restarts your Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Installing an Update You have two options for the installation from the Select Time box. Your...
...update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 89: System Software Update Complete Step 2: Click Done to return to the System Maintenance page. To install a system software update, Step 1. If you select Install Now, the install starts automatically. On the System ...the selected time. The update takes over your drive at the selected time, installs, the update, and automatically restarts your Central Axis. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Installing an Update You have two options for the installation from the Select Time box. Your...
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...; Never Update: You never receive notification that a system software update is available and your system software is automatically restarted upon completion of the other two options. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can also manually update your software by returning to this selection at the selected...
...; Never Update: You never receive notification that a system software update is available and your system software is automatically restarted upon completion of the other two options. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can also manually update your software by returning to this selection at the selected...
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.... To manually update your update selection has been saved: Figure 91: System Update Setting Saved Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system...
.... To manually update your update selection has been saved: Figure 91: System Update Setting Saved Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system...
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Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. The Central Axis Support website opens. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Step 6: Click Update.
Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. The Central Axis Support website opens. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Step 6: Click Update.
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... to set up a USB printer, go to the Configure USB Device page. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. If the format fails repeatedly, try to the Configure USB Device page and try another USB drive or contact Support.... is not successfully completed, a message notifies you and recommends that you must configure your unit with a static IP address. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 100: USB Formatting Successful Step 6: Click Done to return to www.seagate.com and click Support > Troubleshooting. Setting USB Configurations 66
... to set up a USB printer, go to the Configure USB Device page. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. If the format fails repeatedly, try to the Configure USB Device page and try another USB drive or contact Support.... is not successfully completed, a message notifies you and recommends that you must configure your unit with a static IP address. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 100: USB Formatting Successful Step 6: Click Done to return to www.seagate.com and click Support > Troubleshooting. Setting USB Configurations 66
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 140: Drive Configuration - Mirror • If the Central Axis software can't determine which configuration option to present, the Drive Configuration page asks you to indicate which drive to rebuild: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 91
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 140: Drive Configuration - Mirror • If the Central Axis software can't determine which configuration option to present, the Drive Configuration page asks you to indicate which drive to rebuild: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 91
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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...for all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. Insert the Central Axis CD in your network; The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 streams music, videos and photos from an external ...on a networked home entertainment system without turning on your unit as well. The Maxtor Central Axis application runs on a variety of the images in some of units. The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files across every compatible computer on your...
...for all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. Insert the Central Axis CD in your network; The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 streams music, videos and photos from an external ...on a networked home entertainment system without turning on your unit as well. The Maxtor Central Axis application runs on a variety of the images in some of units. The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files across every compatible computer on your...
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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Maxtor Central Axis Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Make sure your Macintosh hard drive is selected and click Continue. A progress bar keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 4 Note: The Maxtor Central Axis software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Installation Type window opens: Figure 6: Installation Type Step 7: Click Install.
Maxtor Central Axis Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Make sure your Macintosh hard drive is selected and click Continue. A progress bar keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 4 Note: The Maxtor Central Axis software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Installation Type window opens: Figure 6: Installation Type Step 7: Click Install.
Maxtor Central Axis for Windows User Guide
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The devices depicted in some of devices. The Maxtor Central Axis adds storage to your network, backs up files and folders remotely via the web • Share access to private folders • View backup and ..., but all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files and folders to your unit as well. Maxtor Central Axis Getting Started Overview This User Guide is relevant for both Windows XP and Windows Vista users...
The devices depicted in some of devices. The Maxtor Central Axis adds storage to your network, backs up files and folders remotely via the web • Share access to private folders • View backup and ..., but all users with SimpleView™ • Mirror data through Drive Configuration Installing the Software To install the Central Axis software, Step 1. The Maxtor Central Axis offers these features: • Back up files and folders to your unit as well. Maxtor Central Axis Getting Started Overview This User Guide is relevant for both Windows XP and Windows Vista users...
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Installing the Software 6 Maxtor Central Axis Step 10: Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon to open the Maxtor Manager application for your Central Axis: Figure 9: Maxtor Manager Application Installing OneTouch 4 after Installing Central Axis If you install the Maxtor OneTouch 4 software after you've installed the Maxtor Central Axis software, you must be sure to install the OneTouch 4 software in the same directory as the Central Axis software If the Web Access...
Installing the Software 6 Maxtor Central Axis Step 10: Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon to open the Maxtor Manager application for your Central Axis: Figure 9: Maxtor Manager Application Installing OneTouch 4 after Installing Central Axis If you install the Maxtor OneTouch 4 software after you've installed the Maxtor Central Axis software, you must be sure to install the OneTouch 4 software in the same directory as the Central Axis software If the Web Access...
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.... When a backup has failed, the red icon continues to access the Backup Log. Step 4: Reinstall the Central Axis software in the Backup Log. The Maxtor Manager menu opens: Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 7 Step 1. You can use the Maxtor system tray icon to check the status of the backup error in the same directory as...
.... When a backup has failed, the red icon continues to access the Backup Log. Step 4: Reinstall the Central Axis software in the Backup Log. The Maxtor Manager menu opens: Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 7 Step 1. You can use the Maxtor system tray icon to check the status of the backup error in the same directory as...
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... application, one of two My Drives windows opens: • If you've installed only the Central Axis software, the My Drives windows displays that Central Axis: Figure 13: Central Axis Software Installed • If you've installed the software for both a Central Axis and other external Maxtor drives, the My Drives windows displays radio buttons allowing you to manage your computer's local...
... application, one of two My Drives windows opens: • If you've installed only the Central Axis software, the My Drives windows displays that Central Axis: Figure 13: Central Axis Software Installed • If you've installed the software for both a Central Axis and other external Maxtor drives, the My Drives windows displays radio buttons allowing you to manage your computer's local...
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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...; Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh • Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Seagate Global Access User Guide Maxtor Manager Help For assistance with the Maxtor Manager application on a PC, go to page 8. Connect the other end of the power supply to set up the data on the computers on your AC power source. To install software and...
...; Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh • Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Seagate Global Access User Guide Maxtor Manager Help For assistance with the Maxtor Manager application on a PC, go to page 8. Connect the other end of the power supply to set up the data on the computers on your AC power source. To install software and...
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... Setup pages to set up a user account: Create a Seagate Global Access Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Web Access & Sharing icon. Note: To set up your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on the Central Axis software CD for the data in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the...
... Setup pages to set up a user account: Create a Seagate Global Access Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Web Access & Sharing icon. Note: To set up your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on the Central Axis software CD for the data in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the...