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... equals one of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are the property of its affiliates. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or ...bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Open...
... equals one of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are the property of its affiliates. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or ...bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Open...
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... User Accounts 19 Distributing BlackArmor User Information 20 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access 21 Connecting a USB Printer to Get Started 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here 13 BlackArmor Users Start Here 14 3. 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...
... User Accounts 19 Distributing BlackArmor User Information 20 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access 21 Connecting a USB Printer to Get Started 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here 13 BlackArmor Users Start Here 14 3. 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...
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... 39 Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status 40 Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART 41 Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings 41 Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings 42 File Protocol Settings 42 Network Time...BlackArmor Administrator 28 Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings 29 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage 30 Understanding Volumes and Shares 30 Working with Volumes 31 Working with Shares 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 34 Setting Grace Time for BlackArmor® Users 47 Introduction 47 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
... 39 Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status 40 Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART 41 Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings 41 Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings 42 File Protocol Settings 42 Network Time...BlackArmor Administrator 28 Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings 29 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage 30 Understanding Volumes and Shares 30 Working with Volumes 31 Working with Shares 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 34 Setting Grace Time for BlackArmor® Users 47 Introduction 47 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
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...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the server over the local network 53 I can't connect to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving Deleted Files from the BlackArmor server 54 A volume is in to BlackArmor...Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account 47 Access Limitations 47 Storage Space Limitations 48 Automatic Sorting for Media Files 48 Grace Time Limits for ...
...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the server over the local network 53 I can't connect to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving Deleted Files from the BlackArmor server 54 A volume is in to BlackArmor...Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account 47 Access Limitations 47 Storage Space Limitations 48 Automatic Sorting for Media Files 48 Grace Time Limits for ...
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... the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Some of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as reference information about the components and features of your BlackArmor server as your BlackArmor server. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements •...
... the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Some of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as reference information about the components and features of your BlackArmor server as your BlackArmor server. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements •...
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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 Macintosh® computer running one... 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 Web site at www...
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 Macintosh® computer running one... 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 Web site at www...
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... and protect the computer files that finds and connects your BlackArmor server to your files. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 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 other catastrophes.
... and protect the computer files that finds and connects your BlackArmor server to your files. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 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 other catastrophes.
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...and status information, including messages that are shown in setting) occurs on the server. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other LAN port to set up and down through the available information.... Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on your local network can connect ...
...and status information, including messages that are shown in setting) occurs on the server. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other LAN port to set up and down through the available information.... Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on your local network can connect ...
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LCD Screen LCD Screen Navigation Buttons Power Button System Status LED Figure 1: Front of BlackArmor Server Kensington Slot Server Door-Covers Four Disk Drives (Not Shown) USB Port 1 LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Figure 2: Back of BlackArmor Server 2 34 USB Ports Power Port Reset Button BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 11 About the BlackArmor Server • A Reset button that lets you reset your BlackArmor server user name and password to their original settings.
LCD Screen LCD Screen Navigation Buttons Power Button System Status LED Figure 1: Front of BlackArmor Server Kensington Slot Server Door-Covers Four Disk Drives (Not Shown) USB Port 1 LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Figure 2: Back of BlackArmor Server 2 34 USB Ports Power Port Reset Button BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 11 About the BlackArmor Server • A Reset button that lets you reset your BlackArmor server user name and password to their original settings.
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... (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to: • Create a central storage place for the files you want...
... (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to: • Create a central storage place for the files you want...
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...-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. Create individual user accounts for BlackArmor administrators and users. Create customized folders, or shares, for instructions. How to your BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for storing saved files (see page 18.) 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version...
...-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. Create individual user accounts for BlackArmor administrators and users. Create customized folders, or shares, for instructions. How to your BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for storing saved files (see page 18.) 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version...
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... if you are already using other people on your local network or over the Web. 5. (Optional) Create a full backup of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Ensure that can be accessed by saving them to shares that you have (for regular file backups. 3. Share your own...
... if you are already using other people on your local network or over the Web. 5. (Optional) Create a full backup of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Ensure that can be accessed by saving them to shares that you have (for regular file backups. 3. Share your own...
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...-step instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. Introduction 3. Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. 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
...-step instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. Introduction 3. Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. 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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... sit on page 8. • Ensure that your local network. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that you have a second Ethernet cable and want to connect both LAN ports...
... sit on page 8. • Ensure that your local network. The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that you have a second Ethernet cable and want to connect both LAN ports...
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...: 1. Click Finish. If you do close it , you can open , unless you choose to accept the default program folder name; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 The installation wizard opens automatically. or, enter a custom name, then click Next. Connecting to the Server To connect to select a custom ...
...: 1. Click Finish. If you do close it , you can open , unless you choose to accept the default program folder name; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 The installation wizard opens automatically. or, enter a custom name, then click Next. Connecting to the Server To connect to select a custom ...
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.... 8. The name can include hyphens. Unless you differentiate it a unique and easy-to "Creating User Accounts" on page 19. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 Click Next to complete the setup. 9. Seagate highly recommends customizing the administrator password to protect your current needs, skip to -remember name. Click Next to begin...
.... 8. The name can include hyphens. Unless you differentiate it a unique and easy-to "Creating User Accounts" on page 19. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 Click Next to complete the setup. 9. Seagate highly recommends customizing the administrator password to protect your current needs, skip to -remember name. Click Next to begin...
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...or the new shares you create. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on page 34 for more than one administrator account only. Enter a description of protocols you set up and... it a name that's descriptive and easy to this service, beside Media Service, click Enable. 10. To create a user account: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Enter a name for Administrators To create custom shares: 1. You can be recovered from the drop-down list of...
...or the new shares you create. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on page 34 for more than one administrator account only. Enter a description of protocols you set up and... it a name that's descriptive and easy to this service, beside Media Service, click Enable. 10. To create a user account: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Enter a name for Administrators To create custom shares: 1. You can be recovered from the drop-down list of...
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... • Services: Which type(s) of file service should create a new private share for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as a BlackArmor administrator • Full Name: User's name • Password and Confirm Password: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters that the user...
... • Services: Which type(s) of file service should create a new private share for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as a BlackArmor administrator • Full Name: User's name • Password and Confirm Password: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters that the user...
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... Web. In the Menu bar, click Global Access. (If your BlackArmor server. Only BlackArmor administrators can also use this feature. Click the Enable check box. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 A new Web browser window appears. Setup Steps for detailed instructions. 1. See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on page 25 for Administrators Making...
... Web. In the Menu bar, click Global Access. (If your BlackArmor server. Only BlackArmor administrators can also use this feature. Click the Enable check box. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 A new Web browser window appears. Setup Steps for detailed instructions. 1. See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on page 25 for Administrators Making...
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...Connecting a USB Printer to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. Ensure that the printer is in to Your BlackArmor Server Note: This step is optional. The media folders in to all BlackArmor users. To set up your private share. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 ...See the Global Access user documentation for help for more information. If not entered, enter your BlackArmor server. 3. Only BlackArmor administrators can make a USB...
...Connecting a USB Printer to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. Ensure that the printer is in to Your BlackArmor Server Note: This step is optional. The media folders in to all BlackArmor users. To set up your private share. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 ...See the Global Access user documentation for help for more information. If not entered, enter your BlackArmor server. 3. Only BlackArmor administrators can make a USB...