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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 Changing Drive Configuration 70 MSS II Owners 70 Central Axis Owners 73 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only 78 Identifying a Failed Drive ...
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 Changing Drive Configuration 70 MSS II Owners 70 Central Axis Owners 73 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only 78 Identifying a Failed Drive ...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 47: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 5: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page and try another USB drive or contact Support. Click Shared Folder Backup in the Main Menu or click the Shared Folder Backup icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. Creating a Backup Set To create a backup set, Step 1. The Shared Folder Backup page opens: Creating a Backup Set 33 If the format fails repeatedly, try to format the drive again.
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 47: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 5: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page and try another USB drive or contact Support. Click Shared Folder Backup in the Main Menu or click the Shared Folder Backup icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. Creating a Backup Set To create a backup set, Step 1. The Shared Folder Backup page opens: Creating a Backup Set 33 If the format fails repeatedly, try to format the drive again.
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis. The Network Settings page refreshes to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to display fields in larger chunks. Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support.
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis. The Network Settings page refreshes to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to display fields in larger chunks. Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support.
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A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Step 8: Select Next. Managing Network Settings 50
A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Step 8: Select Next. Managing Network Settings 50
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The System Update Warning page opens: Figure 92: System Update Warning Step 2: Click Next. The Manual System Update page opens: Managing System Maintenance 61 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1. To manually update your update selection has been saved: Figure 91... 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. On the System Update page, click Manual Install.
The System Update Warning page opens: Figure 92: System Update Warning Step 2: Click Next. The Manual System Update page opens: Managing System Maintenance 61 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1. To manually update your update selection has been saved: Figure 91... 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. On the System Update page, click Manual Install.
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Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. Step 6: Click Update. Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file.
Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. Step 6: Click Update. Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file.
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... Drive. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1. The Format USB Drive page opens: Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive To format a USB drive connected to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices. Setting USB Configurations...
... Drive. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1. The Format USB Drive page opens: Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive To format a USB drive connected to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices. Setting USB Configurations...
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...repeatedly, try to your unit with a static IP address. Managing Printer Support Printer support is not successfully completed, a message notifies you and recommends that you must configure your Central Axis, you try again: Figure 101: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 7: Click... To enable or disable printer support, Step 1. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. 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.
...repeatedly, try to your unit with a static IP address. Managing Printer Support Printer support is not successfully completed, a message notifies you and recommends that you must configure your Central Axis, you try again: Figure 101: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 7: Click... To enable or disable printer support, Step 1. If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. 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.
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If you change the Printer Support configuration or click Cancel to retain the current configuration and return to change the Printer Support configuration, a message confirms the changed configuration: Setting USB Configurations 67 The Printer Support Management page opens: Figure 103: Printer Support Management Step 3: Click Enable or Disable to the Configure USB Device page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 102: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Printer Support Management.
If you change the Printer Support configuration or click Cancel to retain the current configuration and return to change the Printer Support configuration, a message confirms the changed configuration: Setting USB Configurations 67 The Printer Support Management page opens: Figure 103: Printer Support Management Step 3: Click Enable or Disable to the Configure USB Device page. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 102: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Printer Support Management.
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The Unplug USB Storage Device page opens: Setting USB Configurations 68 Safely Removing Devices To safely remove USB devices connected to the Configure USB Device page. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 105: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Safely Remove USB Devices. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1.
The Unplug USB Storage Device page opens: Setting USB Configurations 68 Safely Removing Devices To safely remove USB devices connected to the Configure USB Device page. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 105: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Safely Remove USB Devices. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1.
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 144: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the drive configuration, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 145: Drive Rebuild Error Step 4: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 95
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 144: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the drive configuration, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 145: Drive Rebuild Error Step 4: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 95
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 148: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the rebuild, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 149: Drive Rebuild Error Step 3: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 98
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 148: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the rebuild, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 149: Drive Rebuild Error Step 3: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 98
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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 ...
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 ...
Maxtor Central Axis for Windows User Guide
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... window, make sure your public folder to share with others Creating a User Account 11 Maxtor Central Axis Figure 14: Software for Multiple Drives Installed If your Central Axis does not appear in your unit is available on the Seagate website at http://support.seagate.com. Creating a User Account Anyone connected to the network. You can create public or...
... window, make sure your public folder to share with others Creating a User Account 11 Maxtor Central Axis Figure 14: Software for Multiple Drives Installed If your Central Axis does not appear in your unit is available on the Seagate website at http://support.seagate.com. Creating a User Account Anyone connected to the network. You can create public or...
Central Axis Network storage Server 1 Quick Start Guide
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These numbers can be used to Help Technical Support will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and Maxtor Central Axis model number. Support We're Here to get help from Seagate Before calling, note your Maxtor Central Axis storage server during normal call centre business hours.
These numbers can be used to Help Technical Support will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and Maxtor Central Axis model number. Support We're Here to get help from Seagate Before calling, note your Maxtor Central Axis storage server during normal call centre business hours.
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... on the second Setup page. Set Up the Central Axis Storage Server and Create an Administrator Password: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Settings in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is found " appears, visit our support web site at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Maxtor Central Axis window, click Maxtor Central Axis Admin Web Page.
... on the second Setup page. Set Up the Central Axis Storage Server and Create an Administrator Password: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Settings in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is found " appears, visit our support web site at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Maxtor Central Axis window, click Maxtor Central Axis Admin Web Page.
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... email address below Don't Have an Account? Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon. 5. Enter your desktop and searches for tips. Create a Seagate Global Access Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Web Access & Sharing at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis devices on www.maxtor.com in the Authenticate window. and click Send.
... email address below Don't Have an Account? Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon. 5. Enter your desktop and searches for tips. Create a Seagate Global Access Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Web Access & Sharing at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis devices on www.maxtor.com in the Authenticate window. and click Send.
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...Set Up a Central Axis User Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in the Advanced tab of the Settings window, click Central Axis Administration. Step 3: On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your Central Axis Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, ...Central Axis software CD for the data in an account, the account has to set up Web Access and Sharing for detailed information on www.maxtor.com in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is the admin password you 're prompted to log in the support...
...Set Up a Central Axis User Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in the Advanced tab of the Settings window, click Central Axis Administration. Step 3: On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your Central Axis Account: Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, ...Central Axis software CD for the data in an account, the account has to set up Web Access and Sharing for detailed information on www.maxtor.com in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is the admin password you 're prompted to log in the support...
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Product Support Installation assistance, product specifications and user manuals. Before calling, note your Maxtor Central Axis storage server during normal call centre business hours. Please visit www.maxtor.com to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation... equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on the Seagate web site. These limits are designed to obtain the latest comprehensive support information, including: Knowledge Base Troubleshooting information, FAQs and...
Product Support Installation assistance, product specifications and user manuals. Before calling, note your Maxtor Central Axis storage server during normal call centre business hours. Please visit www.maxtor.com to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation... equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on the Seagate web site. These limits are designed to obtain the latest comprehensive support information, including: Knowledge Base Troubleshooting information, FAQs and...
Maxtor CentralAxis Quick Start Guide
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.... 4 When your desktop: 4. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your Central Axis storage server is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on your computer. Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon. The Maxtor Manager application opens on -screen instructions to the CD...
.... 4 When your desktop: 4. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your Central Axis storage server is found " appears, visit our support website at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for Central Axis storage server devices on your computer. Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon. The Maxtor Manager application opens on -screen instructions to the CD...