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... 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port 1 3 LAN port 1 LAN port 2 USB port 2 USB port 3 3 USB port 4 Reset button BlackArmor® Server Backup Software The CD includes BlackArmor Backup, software that suits your BlackArmor server is powered on the LCD screen. Quick Start Guide 6. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. c. BLACK PANTONE 299 DIE 182027 Seagate A_US N/A 02.24.09 bh...
... 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port 1 3 LAN port 1 LAN port 2 USB port 2 USB port 3 3 USB port 4 Reset button BlackArmor® Server Backup Software The CD includes BlackArmor Backup, software that suits your BlackArmor server is powered on the LCD screen. Quick Start Guide 6. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. c. BLACK PANTONE 299 DIE 182027 Seagate A_US N/A 02.24.09 bh...
User Guide
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... 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. Preface 7 About This Guide 7 Kit Contents 7 System Requirements 8 Finding More Information 8 2. Contents Contents 1. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components...
... 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. Preface 7 About This Guide 7 Kit Contents 7 System Requirements 8 Finding More Information 8 2. Contents Contents 1. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components...
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...USB Drive 50 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web 51 Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving Deleted Files from the BlackArmor server 54 A volume is in to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't get streaming music from the Recycle Bin 52 6. Glossary 61 BlackArmor® NAS 440.../420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Technical Specifications 59 8. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User ...
...USB Drive 50 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web 51 Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server 51 Retrieving Deleted Files from the BlackArmor server 54 A volume is in to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't get streaming music from the Recycle Bin 52 6. Glossary 61 BlackArmor® NAS 440.../420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Technical Specifications 59 8. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User ...
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...in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this software. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other link (port) takes over the Internet. ...that everyone on the LCD screen. Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on a second BlackArmor server. See page 39. You can use one link fails. See page 37. • Four USB ports that let you can connect both LAN ports to or from ...
...in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this software. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other link (port) takes over the Internet. ...that everyone on the LCD screen. Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on a second BlackArmor server. See page 39. You can use one link fails. See page 37. • Four USB ports that let you can connect both LAN ports to or from ...
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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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...; Set up and modify folders (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can be used by everyone on your...you want to secure or share while you're out of the office. • Share a USB printer with iTunes installed. Everyone who are referred to in this guide as BlackArmor administrators. About BlackArmor Administrators BlackArmor administrators have full access to all features and settings on it.
...; Set up and modify folders (or shares) • Update the server's firmware • Replace a failed disk drive BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can be used by everyone on your...you want to secure or share while you're out of the office. • Share a USB printer with iTunes installed. Everyone who are referred to in this guide as BlackArmor administrators. About BlackArmor Administrators BlackArmor administrators have full access to all features and settings on it.
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...BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor server is set up as required (see page 18). 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/...to your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in BlackArmor Manager (see page 21). 8. (Optional) Make a USB printer available to everyone who will be accessing your BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible ...
...BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor server • Access music, video, and photos (if the BlackArmor server is set up as required (see page 18). 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/...to your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in BlackArmor Manager (see page 21). 8. (Optional) Make a USB printer available to everyone who will be accessing your BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible ...
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... and password • The names of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 50). 6. (Optional) If a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor server, add it to save, protect, and share your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 How to using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 4. Continue with your...
... and password • The names of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 50). 6. (Optional) If a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor server, add it to save, protect, and share your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 How to using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 4. Continue with your...
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... 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 Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer (Optional) BlackArmor Server Switch or Router BlackArmor Manager embedded on page 13. This illustration shows the layout and location...
... 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 Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer (Optional) BlackArmor Server Switch or Router BlackArmor Manager embedded on page 13. This illustration shows the layout and location...
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...people access to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. See the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people on your BlackArmor server. 3. To connect a printer: 1. Use a high-quality USB cable to connect the printer to all BlackArmor users. The printer ...is optional. In the Menu bar, select Global Access. 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 The Printer Manager is powered off. 2. See the BlackArmor Manager online help for more information. Log in the BlackArmor Manager's Network menu. Beside Service, select Enable. 3. To...
...people access to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. See the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people on your BlackArmor server. 3. To connect a printer: 1. Use a high-quality USB cable to connect the printer to all BlackArmor users. The printer ...is optional. In the Menu bar, select Global Access. 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 22 The Printer Manager is powered off. 2. See the BlackArmor Manager online help for more information. Log in the BlackArmor Manager's Network menu. Beside Service, select Enable. 3. To...
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... Select a drive letter from anywhere in using BlackArmor Backup (see page 50). • (Optional) If a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor server, add it to the Seagate Global Access Web site at http://globalaccess.seagate.com 2. On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email ...on your network. The drive letter is mounted and its icon appears on page 25. Save your BlackArmor user name and password. Go to your list of your BlackArmor server from the drop-down menu, then click Yes. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 25
... Select a drive letter from anywhere in using BlackArmor Backup (see page 50). • (Optional) If a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor server, add it to the Seagate Global Access Web site at http://globalaccess.seagate.com 2. On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email ...on your network. The drive letter is mounted and its icon appears on page 25. Save your BlackArmor user name and password. Go to your list of your BlackArmor server from the drop-down menu, then click Yes. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 25
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... have the same log on credentials. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 33 As a BlackArmor administrator, you can mount/map as many public shares as required. Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage Working with Shares Shares on the BlackArmor server can limit share access by: ...• Granting access to specified BlackArmor users only. • Limiting some BlackArmor users to read-only access. Use caution when deleting shares from the share to a computer or to a USB drive connected to the...
... have the same log on credentials. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 33 As a BlackArmor administrator, you can mount/map as many public shares as required. Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage Working with Shares Shares on the BlackArmor server can limit share access by: ...• Granting access to specified BlackArmor users only. • Limiting some BlackArmor users to read-only access. Use caution when deleting shares from the share to a computer or to a USB drive connected to the...
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...find out if you 're allowed to use by people designated by : • Limiting access to this share to in a folder called Our Music. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 48 Public Shares Public shares are not restricted, and you can mount/map as many public shares as "Drag & Sort")...files to find out if the shares you can access have any files from the share to your computer or to a USB drive connected to the server (see your BlackArmor administrator to have full access to save and back up a Global Access account. Refer to the Global Access user documentation ...
...find out if you 're allowed to use by people designated by : • Limiting access to this share to in a folder called Our Music. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 48 Public Shares Public shares are not restricted, and you can mount/map as many public shares as "Drag & Sort")...files to find out if the shares you can access have any files from the share to your computer or to a USB drive connected to the server (see your BlackArmor administrator to have full access to save and back up a Global Access account. Refer to the Global Access user documentation ...
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... up your files (or schedule backups) from an external USB drive to and from your BlackArmor server to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. You can be done by -step instructions for instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 To begin a backup to or from your BlackArmor server and another server, you want. The Backup...
... up your files (or schedule backups) from an external USB drive to and from your BlackArmor server to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. You can be done by -step instructions for instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 To begin a backup to or from your BlackArmor server and another server, you want. The Backup...
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7. Technical Specifications Network Connection • 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 network connectors USB Ports • 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 at front, 3 at rear) Power Supply • 90W external power supply (full range AC input; 19V DC output) Disk Drives • 4 SATA II disk ... °F) • 20% to 80% humidity (noncondensing) Nonoperating Environment • -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) • 20% to 80% humidity (noncondensing) BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 59
7. Technical Specifications Network Connection • 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 network connectors USB Ports • 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 at front, 3 at rear) Power Supply • 90W external power supply (full range AC input; 19V DC output) Disk Drives • 4 SATA II disk ... °F) • 20% to 80% humidity (noncondensing) Nonoperating Environment • -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) • 20% to 80% humidity (noncondensing) BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 59
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... the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of physically pressing the Power button. See also user. CIFS Common Internet File System. domain A group of computers administered as permission level, the amount of a disk drive are both server events. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software ... modify any person has to or download files from a central location. event A problem or change in setting on a disk drive. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 Glossary access level Also known as a single unit from a server over the Internet.
... the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of physically pressing the Power button. See also user. CIFS Common Internet File System. domain A group of computers administered as permission level, the amount of a disk drive are both server events. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software ... modify any person has to or download files from a central location. event A problem or change in setting on a disk drive. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 Glossary access level Also known as a single unit from a server over the Internet.
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..., jump drive, flash drive, or external USB hard drive. user account An account, with them. Web access protocol The rules for the duration of a power failure. USB Universal Serial Bus. volume Data storage space that share resources. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 65 The... interface between your computer and the USB devices you 're working on a network that can 't modify ...
..., jump drive, flash drive, or external USB hard drive. user account An account, with them. Web access protocol The rules for the duration of a power failure. USB Universal Serial Bus. volume Data storage space that share resources. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 65 The... interface between your computer and the USB devices you 're working on a network that can 't modify ...
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...34 requirements 8 Reset button 11 resetting the server 45 S safety 44 SATA 10 saving power 42 server default settings 29 disk drives 10 door 11 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) email alerts 40 initial connections 17 LAN ports 10, 11 LCD screen 10, 11, 39 LEDs 10, 39 maintenance ...Reset button 11 resetting 45 safety 44 setup wizard 18 SMART diagnosis 41 specifications 59 System Status LED 11 troubleshooting 53 updating the firmware 44 USB ports 10, 11 setup wizard 18 shares default settings 29 drag&sort service 34 file service support 34 limiting storage space 34 recycle bin ...
...34 requirements 8 Reset button 11 resetting the server 45 S safety 44 SATA 10 saving power 42 server default settings 29 disk drives 10 door 11 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) email alerts 40 initial connections 17 LAN ports 10, 11 LCD screen 10, 11, 39 LEDs 10, 39 maintenance ...Reset button 11 resetting 45 safety 44 setup wizard 18 SMART diagnosis 41 specifications 59 System Status LED 11 troubleshooting 53 updating the firmware 44 USB ports 10, 11 setup wizard 18 shares default settings 29 drag&sort service 34 file service support 34 limiting storage space 34 recycle bin ...
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System Status LED 11 T technical specifications 59 time limits 49 troubleshooting 53 U updating the firmware 44 UPS 43 USB ports 10, 11 user accounts default settings 29 V volumes RAID 31 W Web access default settings 30 Web access protocol 43 workgroups 43 Index BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 69
System Status LED 11 T technical specifications 59 time limits 49 troubleshooting 53 U updating the firmware 44 UPS 43 USB ports 10, 11 user accounts default settings 29 V volumes RAID 31 W Web access default settings 30 Web access protocol 43 workgroups 43 Index BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 69
