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... more information, see the User Guide. See www.seagate.com for assistance with your files right away: • Preconfigured user accounts - Seagate reserves the right to locate the source of the data on a second server. Warranty card/flyer 3 2 4 5 6 Setting Up Your BlackArmor® Server 1. b. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 Quick Start Guide Welcome to use . WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at...
... more information, see the User Guide. See www.seagate.com for assistance with your files right away: • Preconfigured user accounts - Seagate reserves the right to locate the source of the data on a second server. Warranty card/flyer 3 2 4 5 6 Setting Up Your BlackArmor® Server 1. b. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 Quick Start Guide Welcome to use . WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at...
User Guide
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... the open source and licenses used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of the listed capacity is used...
... the open source and licenses used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide © 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of the listed capacity is used...
User Guide
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... the BlackArmor Server 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User 12 About BlackArmor Administrators 12 About BlackArmor Users 13 How to Your BlackArmor Server 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for Administrators 23 Getting Started 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®...
... the BlackArmor Server 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User 12 About BlackArmor Administrators 12 About BlackArmor Users 13 How to Your BlackArmor Server 22 Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server 22 Next Steps for Administrators 23 Getting Started 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®...
User Guide
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... Failover 38 Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a 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 User Guide (Version 3) 4 Contents...
... Failover 38 Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a 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 User Guide (Version 3) 4 Contents...
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...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Technical Specifications 59 8. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account 47 Access Limitations 47 Storage Space Limitations 48 Automatic Sorting for Media Files 48 Grace Time Limits for Quotas 49 File Protocol Support on Shares 49 Accessing Shares and Files on a share because its volume is in to BlackArmor... over the local network 53 I can't connect to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in degraded mode 54 Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions...
...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 Technical Specifications 59 8. Contents Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account 47 Access Limitations 47 Storage Space Limitations 48 Automatic Sorting for Media Files 48 Grace Time Limits for Quotas 49 File Protocol Support on Shares 49 Accessing Shares and Files on a share because its volume is in to BlackArmor... over the local network 53 I can't connect to the server over the Web 53 I can't open BlackArmor Manager 54 I can't log in degraded mode 54 Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions...
User Guide
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..., and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 Administrators-only information is clearly identified. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Note: Step-by-step instructions for using the BlackArmor software tools are included in this guide apply to BlackArmor administrators only-users that have access to successfully...
..., and warranty information • BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 7 Administrators-only information is clearly identified. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Note: Step-by-step instructions for using the BlackArmor software tools are included in this guide apply to BlackArmor administrators only-users that have access to successfully...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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...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 Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces the components and features of your BlackArmor ...disk drive failures and other people on a local network. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 This chapter also provides tips for setting up , store, protect, and share your files. The BlackArmor server contains four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives and...
...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 Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces the components and features of your BlackArmor ...disk drive failures and other people on a local network. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 This chapter also provides tips for setting up , store, protect, and share your files. The BlackArmor server contains four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives and...
User Guide
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... for link aggregation, which means you back up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this software. See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other LAN port to set up and down through the available information. ... drive, connect a USB printer that helps you can connect both LAN ports to your local network or over if one link fails. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See page 38. See page 40. • LCD screen that displays current server settings and status information, including...
... for link aggregation, which means you back up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this software. See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for failover protection: the other LAN port to set up and down through the available information. ... drive, connect a USB printer that helps you can connect both LAN ports to your local network or over if one link fails. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 See page 38. See page 40. • LCD screen that displays current server settings and status information, including...
User Guide
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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.
User Guide
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... in this guide as a BlackArmor user. The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can : • Change any server setting • Create and modify user accounts and group accounts • 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...
... in this guide as a BlackArmor user. The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can : • Change any server setting • Create and modify user accounts and group accounts • 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...
User Guide
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... Access in the event of the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to the BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server over the Web by connecting it to your BlackArmor server (see page 22). 9. (Optional) ...shares, for everyone on the BlackArmor server • Back up as required (see page 19). 6. Install the BlackArmor server and software (see page 17). 3. See the BlackArmor Manager help for BlackArmor administrators and users. Connect to the server using Seagate Global Access • Download ...
... Access in the event of the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 18). 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to the BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server over the Web by connecting it to your BlackArmor server (see page 22). 9. (Optional) ...shares, for everyone on the BlackArmor server • Back up as required (see page 19). 6. Install the BlackArmor server and software (see page 17). 3. See the BlackArmor Manager help for BlackArmor administrators and users. Connect to the server using Seagate Global Access • Download ...
User Guide
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... a particular folder share) • A copy of available printers, following your list of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Share your own files. Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that BlackArmor users can be accessed by saving them to using your BlackArmor server to save, protect, and share your files by other software for instance, read...
... a particular folder share) • A copy of available printers, following your list of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Share your own files. Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that BlackArmor users can be accessed by saving them to using your BlackArmor server to save, protect, and share your files by other software for instance, read...
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... Web browser) Figure 3: Typical BlackArmor Setup and Installation BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 15 This illustration shows the layout and location of the setup steps, see "How to page 24. Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. Introduction 3. Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer...
... Web browser) Figure 3: Typical BlackArmor Setup and Installation BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 15 This illustration shows the layout and location of the setup steps, see "How to page 24. Note: For an overview of a typical BlackArmor server and software setup. Introduction 3. Administrator Installs: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) Users LAN Users Install: BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup (optional) USB Printer...
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... • Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. To install the BlackArmor server and software: 1. Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to a switch or router on the front panel of moderate weight. Ensure that the...1 Figure 4: Connect power and network cables If you have help lifting the server if you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Connect the Ethernet cable to page 24. Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If...
... • Ensure that the server is not placed near a heat source. To install the BlackArmor server and software: 1. Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to a switch or router on the front panel of moderate weight. Ensure that the...1 Figure 4: Connect power and network cables If you have help lifting the server if you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Connect the Ethernet cable to page 24. Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If...
User Guide
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... double-clicking the icon on your desktop (Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. or, click Browse to accept the default installation location; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Insert the installation CD into your computer. Click Next to close it, you can open , unless you are already using the default...
... double-clicking the icon on your desktop (Windows) or in using another backup software program. 4. or, click Browse to accept the default installation location; BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Insert the installation CD into your computer. Click Next to close it, you can open , unless you are already using the default...
User Guide
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... 9. or if you want to -remember name. By default, the BlackArmor server's network mode is set the current date and time. 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 Click Next. 6. You can include hyphens. Good ...password example: LEag29ue Bad password example: blackarmor 7. Unless you differentiate it a unique and easy-to store files by business team, such as client files, project files, or financial archive files; Read the Seagate BlackArmor...
... 9. or if you want to -remember name. By default, the BlackArmor server's network mode is set the current date and time. 5. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18 Click Next. 6. You can include hyphens. Good ...password example: LEag29ue Bad password example: blackarmor 7. Unless you differentiate it a unique and easy-to store files by business team, such as client files, project files, or financial archive files; Read the Seagate BlackArmor...
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... recovered from being accidentally deleted by adding a recycle bin to create individual user accounts.) 5. You can set up and customize user and group access to create individual user accounts. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on your local network. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Enter a name for information about this service. 9. Select the...
... recovered from being accidentally deleted by adding a recycle bin to create individual user accounts.) 5. You can set up and customize user and group access to create individual user accounts. Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with people on your local network. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 Enter a name for information about this service. 9. Select the...
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.... Click Submit. The new account appears in • Group: Group of users to each BlackArmor user from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 See page 36 for Administrators 3. Distributing BlackArmor User Information Once you have created user accounts, provide these items to which this account belongs, if any • A copy of this account • Volume...
.... Click Submit. The new account appears in • Group: Group of users to each BlackArmor user from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 See page 36 for Administrators 3. Distributing BlackArmor User Information Once you have created user accounts, provide these items to which this account belongs, if any • A copy of this account • Volume...
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... enabled on the server by enabling Global Access in to the server with the files stored on the server using BlackArmor Manager. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Seagate Global Access is optional. See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on page 25 for the server. You can choose to create a new account. 5. Click the Enable...
... enabled on the server by enabling Global Access in to the server with the files stored on the server using BlackArmor Manager. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Seagate Global Access is optional. See "Creating a Seagate Global Access Account" on page 25 for the server. You can choose to create a new account. 5. Click the Enable...