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.... Kit Contents 1. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Passwords can increase the number of the problem. d. The installation wizard opens automatically. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you complete a basic installation using another backup software program. To mange or change , without notice, product offerings or specifications. BLACK PANTONE 299 DIE 182027 Seagate A_US N/A 02.24...
.... Kit Contents 1. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Passwords can increase the number of the problem. d. The installation wizard opens automatically. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you complete a basic installation using another backup software program. To mange or change , without notice, product offerings or specifications. BLACK PANTONE 299 DIE 182027 Seagate A_US N/A 02.24...
User Guide
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... will not be available for data storage. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used with Seagate products, please see the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com/support Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are...
... will not be available for data storage. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used with Seagate products, please see the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com/support Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are...
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... BlackArmor Server and Software 16 Connecting to the Server 17 Completing the Initial Setup 18 Creating Custom Shares 18 Creating 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...
... BlackArmor Server and Software 16 Connecting to the Server 17 Completing the Initial Setup 18 Creating Custom Shares 18 Creating 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...
User Guide
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... setup instructions, as well as your BlackArmor server. It also provides an overview of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Kit Contents Your BlackArmor server kit includes: • BlackArmor server • Power adapter • Ethernet cable • Installation CD, including software, product documentation, and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 Administrators-only information...
... setup instructions, as well as your BlackArmor server. It also provides an overview of your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Kit Contents Your BlackArmor server kit includes: • BlackArmor server • Power adapter • Ethernet cable • Installation CD, including software, product documentation, and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 Administrators-only information...
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System Requirements System Requirements Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server must meet these requirements: • A Microsoft Windows® or Apple ...software and firmware updates) Finding More Information 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.seagate.com. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
System Requirements System Requirements Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server must meet these requirements: • A Microsoft Windows® or Apple ...software and firmware updates) Finding More Information 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.seagate.com. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420...
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... their local network or over the Internet. 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. The BlackArmor server comes with home offices who want to...
... their local network or over the Internet. 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. The BlackArmor server comes with home offices who want to...
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...BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you access the server from your local network can also restore your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on your local network or over if one LAN port to connect to or from your computer (or even remotely) using this change appears on the server. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420... User Guide (Version 3) 10 The disk drives are hot-swappable (easily removable and replaceable). See page 37. • Four USB ports that let you scroll up , modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from a...
...BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you access the server from your local network can also restore your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on your local network or over if one LAN port to connect to or from your computer (or even remotely) using this change appears on the server. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420... User Guide (Version 3) 10 The disk drives are hot-swappable (easily removable and replaceable). See page 37. • Four USB ports that let you scroll up , modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from a...
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...who will be accessing your BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 16...a media server) • Share a USB printer that has administrative privileges. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Create customized folders, or shares, for BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for storing saved files (see page...
...who will be accessing your BlackArmor server and assign each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download large Web files directly to the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 16...a media server) • Share a USB printer that has administrative privileges. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Create customized folders, or shares, for BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for storing saved files (see page...
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...). 11. Continue with your BlackArmor server: 1. How to save, protect, and share your own files. BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with BlackArmor Users Start Here in name and password • The names of the folder share(s) that BlackArmor users can access • A description of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4.
...). 11. Continue with your BlackArmor server: 1. How to save, protect, and share your own files. BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with BlackArmor Users Start Here in name and password • The names of the folder share(s) that BlackArmor users can access • A description of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4.
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... instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. 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 Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. This illustration shows the layout...
... instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor® server and software. 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 Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. This illustration shows the layout...
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...the server to sit on the front panel of moderate weight. The LCD screen shows the start-up progress. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you have a second Ethernet ...cable and want to connect both LAN ports to the switch or router, connect it . • Ensure that you are uncomfortable lifting objects of the server illuminate. To install the BlackArmor server and software...
...the server to sit on the front panel of moderate weight. The LCD screen shows the start-up progress. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you have a second Ethernet ...cable and want to connect both LAN ports to the switch or router, connect it . • Ensure that you are uncomfortable lifting objects of the server illuminate. To install the BlackArmor server and software...
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...(Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. The installation wizard opens automatically. Click Finish. If you do close it automatically searches for Administrators 3. Log in your Applications folder (Mac). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 or, ...enter a custom name, then click Next. BlackArmor Manager opens. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in a list. ...
...(Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. The installation wizard opens automatically. Click Finish. If you do close it automatically searches for Administrators 3. Log in your Applications folder (Mac). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 or, ...enter a custom name, then click Next. BlackArmor Manager opens. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in a list. ...
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...Administrators 3. Note: You can create copies of the software for each BlackArmor user so they can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in name and password • The names ...user groups. User groups allow you need from a single window. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as required: • User Name: Name user enters when logging ...
...Administrators 3. Note: You can create copies of the software for each BlackArmor user so they can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in name and password • The names ...user groups. User groups allow you need from a single window. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Customize the account as required: • User Name: Name user enters when logging ...
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... Select the server and then click View Drive Details. • (Mac) Select the server in the upper table of your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. You can set the time from every five minutes to once a day. 5. Next Steps for Administrators... photos, videos, and music files to a network computer with the Public share selected in the appropriate folders. Start BlackArmor Discovery. 2. Your BlackArmor server is enabled. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 Set a recurring time for the server to save the settings. Create the following folders...
... Select the server and then click View Drive Details. • (Mac) Select the server in the upper table of your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. You can set the time from every five minutes to once a day. 5. Next Steps for Administrators... photos, videos, and music files to a network computer with the Public share selected in the appropriate folders. Start BlackArmor Discovery. 2. Your BlackArmor server is enabled. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 Set a recurring time for the server to save the settings. Create the following folders...
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... them in name and password • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The names of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Use the up , and sharing your BlackArmor server. 1. Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • Your BlackArmor log in a list. 4. Connect to the BlackArmor server and the shares you have access...
... them in name and password • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The names of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Use the up , and sharing your BlackArmor server. 1. Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • Your BlackArmor log in a list. 4. Connect to the BlackArmor server and the shares you have access...
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... of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server • Introduction • Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator • Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings • Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage • Managing BlackArmor Users • Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with...
... of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server • Introduction • Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator • Your BlackArmor Server's Default Settings • Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and Storage • Managing BlackArmor Users • Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with...
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...Support-Files are set per Volume on a user's storage space (except for the volume size set up for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over the Internet between computers on others. To enable or...Bin. Shares are available on a share by -step instructions for BlackArmor users, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). You can also set storage space limits on the type of files being downloaded. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 Setting Storage Space Limits for each ...
...Support-Files are set per Volume on a user's storage space (except for the volume size set up for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over the Internet between computers on others. To enable or...Bin. Shares are available on a share by -step instructions for BlackArmor users, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). You can also set storage space limits on the type of files being downloaded. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 Setting Storage Space Limits for each ...
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...firmware (essentially, software that's built into the server) as new versions become available, to ensure that houses the server. Keep it cool, keep your BlackArmor server operating properly..... Keeping the Server's Firmware Current Note: Only a BlackArmor administrator can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 It is exposed to keep...down from a power bar. • Keep the server on the Seagate Web site at a time. You should update your BlackArmor. You can update the server's firmware. Don't just unplug it ...
...firmware (essentially, software that's built into the server) as new versions become available, to ensure that houses the server. Keep it cool, keep your BlackArmor server operating properly..... Keeping the Server's Firmware Current Note: Only a BlackArmor administrator can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 It is exposed to keep...down from a power bar. • Keep the server on the Seagate Web site at a time. You should update your BlackArmor. You can update the server's firmware. Don't just unplug it ...
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... Your Files To protect your computer. For step-by -step instructions for instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup BlackArmor Backup is in the BlackArmor Manager's Storage menu. If you will need the server's IP address and log ...an administrator only. For more information, refer to or from your BlackArmor server and another server, you haven't already installed BlackArmor Backup, see page 17). The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can also back up ...
... Your Files To protect your computer. For step-by -step instructions for instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup BlackArmor Backup is in the BlackArmor Manager's Storage menu. If you will need the server's IP address and log ...an administrator only. For more information, refer to or from your BlackArmor server and another server, you haven't already installed BlackArmor Backup, see page 17). The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can also back up ...
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... destroy existing files on the BlackArmor server. administrator A BlackArmor administrator is to install special software. modify any person has to or download files from a server over the Internet. A file system that 's built into hardware. format To format a disk drive is responsible for the BlackArmor server and all its settings. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61...
... destroy existing files on the BlackArmor server. administrator A BlackArmor administrator is to install special software. modify any person has to or download files from a server over the Internet. A file system that 's built into hardware. format To format a disk drive is responsible for the BlackArmor server and all its settings. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61...