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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 Shared Folder Backup page opens: Creating a Backup Set 33 Creating a Backup Set To create a backup set, Step 1. 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. 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.
The Shared Folder Backup page opens: Creating a Backup Set 33 Creating a Backup Set To create a backup set, Step 1. 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. 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.
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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. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in larger chunks. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis.
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. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in larger chunks. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis.
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A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Managing Network Settings 50 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page. Step 8: Select Next.
A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Managing Network Settings 50 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page. Step 8: Select Next.
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... 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 software, Step 1.
... 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 software, Step 1.
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. 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 6: Click Update. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. 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. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. 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 6: Click Update. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software. Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website.
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Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. The Format USB Drive page opens: Setting USB Configurations 63 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices. The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 95: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Format USB Drive...
Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. The Format USB Drive page opens: Setting USB Configurations 63 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices. The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 95: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Format USB Drive...
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...notifies you and recommends that you must configure your Central Axis, you try again: Figure 101: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 7: Click Done to return to the Configure USB Device page and try another USB drive or contact Support. If you want to connect a printer to ...drive again. 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. For more information on the Advanced Features page.
...notifies you and recommends that you must configure your Central Axis, you try again: Figure 101: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 7: Click Done to return to the Configure USB Device page and try another USB drive or contact Support. If you want to connect a printer to ...drive again. 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. For more information on the Advanced Features page.
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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. 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
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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. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1. 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.
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. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to your Central Axis, Step 1. 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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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... except for those placed in the My Drives window, make sure your Central Axis can further customize these accounts by choosing a set of folders appropriate for Multiple Drives Installed If your Central Axis does not appear in your files are accessible to the network. Account Types...your public folder to your unit is available on the rear should shine a solid green and the ethernet LED on the Seagate website at http://support.seagate.com. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 14: Software for either a green 10/100 MB connection or a 1GB ethernet connection. Creating a User Account Anyone...
... except for those placed in the My Drives window, make sure your Central Axis can further customize these accounts by choosing a set of folders appropriate for Multiple Drives Installed If your Central Axis does not appear in your files are accessible to the network. Account Types...your public folder to your unit is available on the rear should shine a solid green and the ethernet LED on the Seagate website at http://support.seagate.com. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 14: Software for either a green 10/100 MB connection or a 1GB ethernet connection. Creating a User Account Anyone...
Central Axis Network storage Server 1 Quick Start Guide
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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. 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.
Central Axis Network storage Server 2 Quick Start Guide
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... Access and Sharing for tips. Insert the Maxtor Central Axis CD into your Central Axis storage server is found " appears, visit our support web site at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for the data in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your Central Axis account. 4. The Welcome screen opens automatically...
... Access and Sharing for tips. Insert the Maxtor Central Axis CD into your Central Axis storage server is found " appears, visit our support web site at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for the data in . • Your username is admin. • Your password is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your Central Axis account. 4. The Welcome screen opens automatically...
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... go to complete the Global Access account registration. 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 support section. Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found , its ID and IP address...
... go to complete the Global Access account registration. 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 support section. Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found , its ID and IP address...
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... Seagate Global Access account information. Note: To set up your email and follow the instructions to log in the support section. 10 Step 4: Open your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on -screen instructions to be private. After you complete the setup wizard, you just created. Help button or view the Maxtor Central Axis...
... Seagate Global Access account information. Note: To set up your email and follow the instructions to log in the support section. 10 Step 4: Open your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on -screen instructions to be private. After you complete the setup wizard, you just created. Help button or view the Maxtor Central Axis...
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... Commission) Rules. Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy...Support We're Here to Help Technical Support will not occur in residential installation. Please visit www.maxtor.com 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...
... Commission) Rules. Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy...Support We're Here to Help Technical Support will not occur in residential installation. Please visit www.maxtor.com 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...
Maxtor CentralAxis Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents Welcome 1 Product Diagram 2 Windows Installation 3 Macintosh Installation 12 Support 22 FCC Declaration of Conformance 23
Table of Contents Welcome 1 Product Diagram 2 Windows Installation 3 Macintosh Installation 12 Support 22 FCC Declaration of Conformance 23