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... the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 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 you can use to set share (folders) ready for use. a. Link to your computer. Click the ? Seagate, Seagate...
... the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 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 you can use to set share (folders) ready for use. a. Link to your computer. Click the ? Seagate, Seagate...
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... vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Quantitative usage examples for...
... vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Quantitative usage examples for...
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... 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a BlackArmor User 24 Optional Steps 25 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 25 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 3 Getting Started with Your BlackArmor® Server 15 Introduction 15 Setup Steps for Administrators 23 Getting Started as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for Administrators 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software 16 Connecting...
... 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a BlackArmor User 24 Optional Steps 25 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 25 BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 3 Getting Started with Your BlackArmor® Server 15 Introduction 15 Setup Steps for Administrators 23 Getting Started as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for Administrators 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software 16 Connecting...
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... guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as 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 About This Guide 1. Note: Step-by...
... guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as 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 About This Guide 1. Note: Step-by...
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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 ...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...
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 ...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...
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... small business owners and people with software to your data safe from disk drive failures and other people on a local network. Introduction 2. 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...
... small business owners and people with software to your data safe from disk drive failures and other people on a local network. Introduction 2. 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...
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... up data directly to set up, modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from your computer (or even remotely) using this software. Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on page 11. Alternatively, you can use one link fails. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 You can connect both...
... up data directly to set up, modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from your computer (or even remotely) using this software. Features of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on page 11. Alternatively, you can use one link fails. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 You can connect both...
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...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.) 4. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for BlackArmor... to each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Manager (see page 19). 6. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Create customized folders, or shares, for instructions. Install the BlackArmor server and software (see page...
...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.) 4. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for BlackArmor... to each BlackArmor user (see page 20). 7. (Optional) Make your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Manager (see page 19). 6. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Create customized folders, or shares, for instructions. Install the BlackArmor server and software (see page...
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... 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 you have (for regular file backups. 3. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4. Continue with your own files. Share ...your files by other software for instance, read-only access to a particular folder ...
... 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 you have (for regular file backups. 3. Install the BlackArmor software (see page 17). 4. Continue with your own files. Share ...your files by other software for instance, read-only access to a particular folder ...
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... (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. 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. Introduction 3. Getting...
... (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. 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. Introduction 3. Getting...
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...that your local network. See page 38 for more information. 2. Ensure that the server's vents will not be spilled on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on in an area where liquids may be covered or... blocked and that you have help lifting the server if you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to page 24. Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software ...
...that your local network. See page 38 for more information. 2. Ensure that the server's vents will not be spilled on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on in an area where liquids may be covered or... blocked and that you have help lifting the server if you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to page 24. Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software ...
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... you are already using another backup software program. 4. Setup Steps for all BlackArmor servers on your network and displays them in a list. 2. Insert the installation CD into your new BlackArmor server. 3. (Windows) Click View...BlackArmor server: 1. Connecting to the Server To connect to select a custom location, then click Next. 6. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in your files right away. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for Administrators 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 BlackArmor...
... you are already using another backup software program. 4. Setup Steps for all BlackArmor servers on your network and displays them in a list. 2. Insert the installation CD into your new BlackArmor server. 3. (Windows) Click View...BlackArmor server: 1. Connecting to the Server To connect to select a custom location, then click Next. 6. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in your files right away. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for Administrators 3. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 BlackArmor...
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... created user accounts, provide these items to each BlackArmor user from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Setup Steps 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...
... created user accounts, provide these items to each BlackArmor user from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 Setup Steps 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...
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...the initial setup, you need to save the settings. The share opens. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 Start BlackArmor Discovery. 2. Create the following folders, exactly as a media server so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with a second server on ...an iPod® connected to the server and use , so that you can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. Set a recurring time for the server to once a day. 5. Creating Media and Music Folders Follow...
...the initial setup, you need to save the settings. The share opens. 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 Start BlackArmor Discovery. 2. Create the following folders, exactly as a media server so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with a second server on ...an iPod® connected to the server and use , so that you can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. Set a recurring time for the server to once a day. 5. Creating Media and Music Folders Follow...
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... Server. • (Windows) Click View Drive Details. Getting Started as a BlackArmor User The remainder of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. To begin storing, backing up and down arrows to help you have (for all BlackArmor servers on the server appears. 5. Install the BlackArmor software. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for instance, read-only access...
... Server. • (Windows) Click View Drive Details. Getting Started as a BlackArmor User The remainder of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. To begin storing, backing up and down arrows to help you have (for all BlackArmor servers on the server appears. 5. Install the BlackArmor software. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for instance, read-only access...
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... more suitable for BlackArmor® Users" on page 47. Introduction 4. Some of the features of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them....BlackArmor Files with Network Backups • Setting up Aggregation Failover • Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server • Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server • Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings • Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BlackArmor server are clearly marked. BlackArmor® NAS 440...
... more suitable for BlackArmor® Users" on page 47. Introduction 4. Some of the features of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them....BlackArmor Files with Network Backups • Setting up Aggregation Failover • Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server • Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server • Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings • Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server Introduction This chapter describes the features of the BlackArmor server are clearly marked. BlackArmor® NAS 440...
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... (Network File System)-Provides file sharing with computers running Linux or UNIX operating systems, or computers running NFS client software. • Recycle Bin Service-You can also set up for BlackArmor users, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). You can protect the files on a user's storage space (except for the volume size set... placed in the Storage menu. You can set limits on some user accounts but not on the Quota page, which is enabled on any share. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 To set per Volume on others. You can enable or disable them, as...
... (Network File System)-Provides file sharing with computers running Linux or UNIX operating systems, or computers running NFS client software. • Recycle Bin Service-You can also set up for BlackArmor users, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). You can protect the files on a user's storage space (except for the volume size set... placed in the Storage menu. You can set limits on some user accounts but not on the Quota page, which is enabled on any share. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 To set per Volume on others. You can enable or disable them, as...
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...44 • "Resetting Your BlackArmor Server" on page 45 Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance Follow these guidelines to keep it dry, and don't put anything on the Seagate Web site at a time....; Keep the server on the front. You can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 Failure to do so may need to do any... BlackArmor Manager (for professional service if: • The server's power cord becomes damaged. • The server has liquid spilled onto it cool, keep your server's firmware (essentially, software that...
...44 • "Resetting Your BlackArmor Server" on page 45 Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance Follow these guidelines to keep it dry, and don't put anything on the Seagate Web site at a time....; Keep the server on the front. You can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44 Failure to do so may need to do any... BlackArmor Manager (for professional service if: • The server's power cord becomes damaged. • The server has liquid spilled onto it cool, keep your server's firmware (essentially, software that...
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...instance, overnight or on your BlackArmor server and another server, you want. The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Backup to an external USB drive. You can use BlackArmor Manager to protect all the ...into an available USB port on your files, refer to the BlackArmor server, or from your computer. 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. For step-by an administrator only. To...
...instance, overnight or on your BlackArmor server and another server, you want. The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Backup to an external USB drive. You can use BlackArmor Manager to protect all the ...into an available USB port on your files, refer to the BlackArmor server, or from your computer. 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. For step-by an administrator only. To...
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... access can also refer to shutting down or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of access any setting on the server; external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files ... before you can set up or delete user accounts, group accounts, and shares; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 administrator A BlackArmor administrator is commonly used to upload files to install special software. See also user. event A problem or change in setting on a disk drive...
... access can also refer to shutting down or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of access any setting on the server; external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files ... before you can set up or delete user accounts, group accounts, and shares; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 administrator A BlackArmor administrator is commonly used to upload files to install special software. See also user. event A problem or change in setting on a disk drive...