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... 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 29 Formatting an External USB Drive 30 Creating a Backup Set 33 Deleting a Backup Set 37 Backing Up Now 38 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Using Advanced Features 44 Managing Web Access and Notification Settings 44 Setting Language, Date, and Time 46 Managing Network Settings 47 Managing System Maintenance 51 Managing Power...
... 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 29 Formatting an External USB Drive 30 Creating a Backup Set 33 Deleting a Backup Set 37 Backing Up Now 38 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Using Advanced Features 44 Managing Web Access and Notification Settings 44 Setting Language, Date, and Time 46 Managing Network Settings 47 Managing System Maintenance 51 Managing Power...
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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 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Configuring the New 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 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Configuring the New Drive...
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...Time settings - Web access and notifications - USB device setup - Diagnostics - For Macintosh: • In the main view, click Settings. • In the Advanced view, click Central Axis Administration. To open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the admin web page opens: Accessing the Web Page 1 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Admin Web Page Overview The Maxtor Central Axis admin web page is accessed through your Maxtor Manager application. Drive configuration • View system status...
...Time settings - Web access and notifications - USB device setup - Diagnostics - For Macintosh: • In the main view, click Settings. • In the Advanced view, click Central Axis Administration. To open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the admin web page opens: Accessing the Web Page 1 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Admin Web Page Overview The Maxtor Central Axis admin web page is accessed through your Maxtor Manager application. Drive configuration • View system status...
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... the Central Axis To set a default NTP server and enter the NTP Server name: 3 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used only if the Central Axis is disabled. If you enable Network Time Protocol (NTP), the page refreshes to allow you to secure the administrative functionality of the Central Axis admin web page. The Setup Step 1 page opens: Figure 2: Setup Step...
... the Central Axis To set a default NTP server and enter the NTP Server name: 3 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used only if the Central Axis is disabled. If you enable Network Time Protocol (NTP), the page refreshes to allow you to secure the administrative functionality of the Central Axis admin web page. The Setup Step 1 page opens: Figure 2: Setup Step...
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...list of shared folders, not from the desktop application, see the Shared Folder Management section. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Central Axis User Accounts Use the Account Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage the way people access and store information on your Central Axis. • Create New User accounts • Modify account settings and sharing privileges • Delete user accounts Creating a New User Account You can add as many user accounts as you like to your Central Axis desktop application. For instructions on the Central Axis admin web...
...list of shared folders, not from the desktop application, see the Shared Folder Management section. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Central Axis User Accounts Use the Account Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage the way people access and store information on your Central Axis. • Create New User accounts • Modify account settings and sharing privileges • Delete user accounts Creating a New User Account You can add as many user accounts as you like to your Central Axis desktop application. For instructions on the Central Axis admin web...
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Using the Refresh Feature When Media Server is being refreshed: Managing Digital Content 26 To refresh the search for music, videos, pictures, or playlists. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A message confirms that your database is enabled, the Manage Digital Content page displays a Refresh button: Figure 37: Manage Digital Content - A message confirms that your shared folders, Step 1. Clean Up Step 2: Click Done to return to be searched for digital content on...
Using the Refresh Feature When Media Server is being refreshed: Managing Digital Content 26 To refresh the search for music, videos, pictures, or playlists. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A message confirms that your database is enabled, the Manage Digital Content page displays a Refresh button: Figure 37: Manage Digital Content - A message confirms that your shared folders, Step 1. Clean Up Step 2: Click Done to return to be searched for digital content on...
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... those settings. This feature can use the Language, Date, and Time page in Advanced Features to set a default NTP server and enter the NTP Server name: Setting Language, Date, and Time 46 By default, this feature is connected to allow you set date and time via an Internet time server. If you enable Network Time Protocol (NTP), the page refreshes to the Internet. You can be used only if the Central Axis is disabled.
... those settings. This feature can use the Language, Date, and Time page in Advanced Features to set a default NTP server and enter the NTP Server name: Setting Language, Date, and Time 46 By default, this feature is connected to allow you set date and time via an Internet time server. If you enable Network Time Protocol (NTP), the page refreshes to the Internet. You can be used only if the Central Axis is disabled.
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The Network Settings IP options page opens: Figure 71: Automatic Network Settings Step 4: Click Obtain IP automatically using UPnP Discovery settings to enter the IP information yourself. The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next. Click Manually configure IP settings to get the IP address from a DHCP server (default). Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to...
The Network Settings IP options page opens: Figure 71: Automatic Network Settings Step 4: Click Obtain IP automatically using UPnP Discovery settings to enter the IP information yourself. The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next. Click Manually configure IP settings to get the IP address from a DHCP server (default). Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to...
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If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. Click USB Configurations on how to set up a USB printer, go to the Configure USB Device page. 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 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 ...
If the format is enabled by default during the Central Axis software installation process. Click USB Configurations on how to set up a USB printer, go to the Configure USB Device page. 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 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 ...
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... it, click Acknowledge. The acknowledged notification is now displayed in red. To view and manage your System Notifications, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 155: Drive Configuration Error Email Notification Note: For information about setting up System Notifications, see Advanced Features. The System Status: Notifications page opens: Figure 156: System Status: Notifications Active notifications are displayed in green: System Status Links 104 Click System Notification Status on the System...
... it, click Acknowledge. The acknowledged notification is now displayed in red. To view and manage your System Notifications, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 155: Drive Configuration Error Email Notification Note: For information about setting up System Notifications, see Advanced Features. The System Status: Notifications page opens: Figure 156: System Status: Notifications Active notifications are displayed in green: System Status Links 104 Click System Notification Status on the System...
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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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... Combinations Hard Disk Drive Activity: • Illuminated Network Activity: • Flashing Green State Status OK Powering on or off See Status LED Error Codes table below Data being transferred Network activity Table 5: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions 1 Green/1 Amber 1 Green/2 Amber 1 Green/3 Amber 1 Green/4 Amber 2 Green/2 Amber 2 Green/3 Amber Error Failure to mount shared folder partition Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Hard drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 168: Drive LEDs - Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 167: Drive LEDs -
... Combinations Hard Disk Drive Activity: • Illuminated Network Activity: • Flashing Green State Status OK Powering on or off See Status LED Error Codes table below Data being transferred Network activity Table 5: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions 1 Green/1 Amber 1 Green/2 Amber 1 Green/3 Amber 1 Green/4 Amber 2 Green/2 Amber 2 Green/3 Amber Error Failure to mount shared folder partition Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Hard drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 168: Drive LEDs - Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 167: Drive LEDs -
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... Central 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...
... Central 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...
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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Setting Scheduled Backup Preferences 35 Setting User Account Connection Preferences 35 Opening the Central Axis Admin Web Page 36 Connecting to the Shared Folder Backup Web Page 37 Using Drag and Sort 38 Using Media Server 43 Using Web Access & Sharing 45 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 49 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Web Page 52 Index 54 Maxtor Central Axis ii
Setting Scheduled Backup Preferences 35 Setting User Account Connection Preferences 35 Opening the Central Axis Admin Web Page 36 Connecting to the Shared Folder Backup Web Page 37 Using Drag and Sort 38 Using Media Server 43 Using Web Access & Sharing 45 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 49 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Web Page 52 Index 54 Maxtor Central Axis ii
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Maxtor Central Axis Table 2: Status LED Error Codes (continued) Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 1 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Figure 29: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs - Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 21
Maxtor Central Axis Table 2: Status LED Error Codes (continued) Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 1 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Figure 29: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs - Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 21
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... Axis admin webpage. The Web Access & Sharing local account sheet opens: Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 To use Web Access, you must have a free Seagate Global Access account, you can create one now. Creating a Seagate Global Access Account To create a Seagate Global Access account, Step 1. In the Central Axis Manager main window, click Web Access & Sharing. The Web Access & Sharing sheet opens: Figure 53: Web Access & Sharing Step 2: Click Enable/Disable Web Access. Maxtor Central Axis Using Web Access & Sharing The Web Access & Sharing feature allows you to access files...
... Axis admin webpage. The Web Access & Sharing local account sheet opens: Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 45 To use Web Access, you must have a free Seagate Global Access account, you can create one now. Creating a Seagate Global Access Account To create a Seagate Global Access account, Step 1. In the Central Axis Manager main window, click Web Access & Sharing. The Web Access & Sharing sheet opens: Figure 53: Web Access & Sharing Step 2: Click Enable/Disable Web Access. Maxtor Central Axis Using Web Access & Sharing The Web Access & Sharing feature allows you to access files...
Maxtor Central Axis for Windows User Guide
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Using Scheduled Backup 50 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 50 Backing Up Manually 51 Viewing the Backup Log 52 Restoring Files 54 Restoring an Historical Version 55 Restoring the Most Recent Version 56 Using Web Access & Sharing 58 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 62 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Website 69 Using Media Server 72 Index 74 Maxtor Central Axis ii
Using Scheduled Backup 50 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 50 Backing Up Manually 51 Viewing the Backup Log 52 Restoring Files 54 Restoring an Historical Version 55 Restoring the Most Recent Version 56 Using Web Access & Sharing 58 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 62 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Website 69 Using Media Server 72 Index 74 Maxtor Central Axis ii
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To manually check for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. Note: For detailed instructions on how to date. Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your shared backed up to use the Shared Folder Backup features, see if an update is up folders. The Software Update window opens. Managing Settings 25 The Shared Folder Backup web page opens: Figure 30: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Use the options listed to see the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide. Click Check for your Maxtor Manager ...
To manually check for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. Note: For detailed instructions on how to date. Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your shared backed up to use the Shared Folder Backup features, see if an update is up folders. The Software Update window opens. Managing Settings 25 The Shared Folder Backup web page opens: Figure 30: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Use the options listed to see the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide. Click Check for your Maxtor Manager ...
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Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 30 Maxtor Central Axis Table 3: Status LED Error Codes (continued) Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 1 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Figure 36: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs -
Rear View Reading the LED Status Indicators 30 Maxtor Central Axis Table 3: Status LED Error Codes (continued) Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 1 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 Figure 36: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs -
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... Folder Management page on your Central Axis (see Managing Your Drives for further information). The Web Access & Sharing window opens: Figure 65: Web Access & Sharing Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Maxtor Central Axis Using Web Access & Sharing The Web Access & Sharing feature allows you to access files you've stored on your Central Axis from any computer with an Internet connection and to share stored files with others via the web. • You manage Web Access by enabling or disabling web access to your files in the Web Access & Sharing window in the Maxtor Manager...
... Folder Management page on your Central Axis (see Managing Your Drives for further information). The Web Access & Sharing window opens: Figure 65: Web Access & Sharing Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Maxtor Central Axis Using Web Access & Sharing The Web Access & Sharing feature allows you to access files you've stored on your Central Axis from any computer with an Internet connection and to share stored files with others via the web. • You manage Web Access by enabling or disabling web access to your files in the Web Access & Sharing window in the Maxtor Manager...