Quick Start Guide
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.... For more information, see the BlackArmor User Guide. 3 Ports Your BlackArmor server has two Ethernet ports for use LAN port 2 alone to install it automatically begins searching for all NAS servers on a second server. WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at any time....data on your BlackArmor server is powered on your BlackArmor Network Attached Storage (NAS) server Quick Start Guide. b. For help getting started storing, sharing, and protecting your files to see "Next Steps for details. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Server is included with ...
.... For more information, see the BlackArmor User Guide. 3 Ports Your BlackArmor server has two Ethernet ports for use LAN port 2 alone to install it automatically begins searching for all NAS servers on a second server. WWW.SEAGATE.COM Visit us at any time....data on your BlackArmor server is powered on your BlackArmor Network Attached Storage (NAS) server Quick Start Guide. b. For help getting started storing, sharing, and protecting your files to see "Next Steps for details. RAID 5 (BlackArmor NAS 440) and RAID 1 (BlackArmor NAS 420) 4. Server is included with ...
User Guide
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... Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit 9 Features of the BlackArmor Server 10 What You Can Do With 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 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server...
... Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 9 Introduction 9 About the BlackArmor Server 9 Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit 9 Features of the BlackArmor Server 10 What You Can Do With 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 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server...
User Guide
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... 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 Tips for Exceeded Quotas 35 Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server 35 Managing BlackArmor Users 36 Working with User Accounts 36 Creating and Modifying...
... 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 Tips for Exceeded Quotas 35 Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server 35 Managing BlackArmor Users 36 Working with User Accounts 36 Creating and Modifying...
User Guide
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...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 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... Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the server 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 ...
...BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5 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... Tips 53 Common Problems and Solutions 53 I can't connect to the server 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 ...
User Guide
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... Guide This User Guide provides all the information you can get the most out of your BlackArmor server as reference information about the components and features 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...
... Guide This User Guide provides all the information you can get the most out of your BlackArmor server as reference information about the components and features 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...
User Guide
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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® ...server and 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® ...server and 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...
User Guide
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... types of computer files on 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 Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces...
... types of computer files on 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 Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces...
User Guide
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BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The BlackArmor server includes: • Four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives that appear when an event (a problem or change in setting) occurs on the server. Alternatively, you access the server from your local network or over if one LAN... your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you scroll up and down through the available information. About the BlackArmor Server • BlackArmor Manager-A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact ...
BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 The BlackArmor server includes: • Four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives that appear when an event (a problem or change in setting) occurs on the server. Alternatively, you access the server from your local network or over if one LAN... your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that helps you scroll up and down through the available information. About the BlackArmor Server • BlackArmor Manager-A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact ...
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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... 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 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can be used by everyone on your local network...
... 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 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can be used by everyone on your local network...
User Guide
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... initial setup of a power failure. (see page 43). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Provide user account information to each user access to the folder shares you created, as a media server) • Share a USB printer that has administrative privileges....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 18.) 4. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here...
... initial setup of a power failure. (see page 43). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 Provide user account information to each user access to the folder shares you created, as a media server) • Share a USB printer that has administrative privileges....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 18.) 4. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here...
User Guide
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... next section to begin using your BlackArmor server to using BlackArmor Backup (see page 16). You don't need to install BlackArmor Backup if you have access to save, protect, and share your operating system's instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that BlackArmor users can access • A description of...
... next section to begin using your BlackArmor server to using BlackArmor Backup (see page 16). You don't need to install BlackArmor Backup if you have access to save, protect, and share your operating system's instructions. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 Continue with your BlackArmor server into a media server so that BlackArmor users can access • A description of...
User Guide
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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 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...
... 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. 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...
User Guide
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... to connect both LAN ports to port 1, as shown below. See page 38 for the server to a switch or router on your computer meets the requirements listed on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that you have help lifting the...
... to connect both LAN ports to port 1, as shown below. See page 38 for the server to a switch or router on your computer meets the requirements listed on it now. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that you have help lifting the...
User Guide
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...Applications folder (Mac). 4. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your files right away. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Click Finish. Select your computer. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using the ...default settings. (The user name and password are case-sensitive.) user name: admin password: admin Note: Your BlackArmor server...
...Applications folder (Mac). 4. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your files right away. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Click Finish. Select your computer. Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using the ...default settings. (The user name and password are case-sensitive.) user name: admin password: admin Note: Your BlackArmor server...
User Guide
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... the server that represents the location of the BlackArmor server. 2. You might want to do this if you want to store files by category, such as marketing, accounting, or sales. Click Next. 6. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. Seagate highly ...click Next. Spaces are case-sensitive. Good password example: LEag29ue Bad password example: blackarmor 7. 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 To make any necessary changes, or click ...
... the server that represents the location of the BlackArmor server. 2. You might want to do this if you want to store files by category, such as marketing, accounting, or sales. Click Next. 6. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. Seagate highly ...click Next. Spaces are case-sensitive. Good password example: LEag29ue Bad password example: blackarmor 7. 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 To make any necessary changes, or click ...
User Guide
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... to the share. See "Special Features of all music files into default folders-for Share Access to go to the page on your BlackArmor server to share digital photos, videos and music with one volume on which to create the share, if there is to recognize on page 34 ...Service, click Enable. 8. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. To create a user account: 1. Setup Steps for information about this service. 9. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 The share is assigning each user access to support (see page 34). 6.
... to the share. See "Special Features of all music files into default folders-for Share Access to go to the page on your BlackArmor server to share digital photos, videos and music with one volume on which to create the share, if there is to recognize on page 34 ...Service, click Enable. 8. To automatically sort downloaded files, beside Drag&Sort Service, click Enable. To create a user account: 1. Setup Steps for information about this service. 9. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19 The share is assigning each user access to support (see page 34). 6.
User Guide
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...window. Distributing BlackArmor User Information Once you to get started with the BlackArmor server ("BlackArmor Users Start Here" on page 14) You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in...Share: Whether or not BlackArmor Manager should read to modify share access for this guide and the section the user should create a new private share for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
...window. Distributing BlackArmor User Information Once you to get started with the BlackArmor server ("BlackArmor Users Start Here" on page 14) You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in...Share: Whether or not BlackArmor Manager should read to modify share access for this guide and the section the user should create a new private share for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (...
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... Access Account" on page 25 for detailed instructions. 1. Log in BlackArmor Manager. Seagate Global Access is optional. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Only BlackArmor administrators can create an account from anywhere in the world. To access the BlackArmor server over the Web by the administrator, each user must have their user account. You can...
... Access Account" on page 25 for detailed instructions. 1. Log in BlackArmor Manager. Seagate Global Access is optional. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21 Only BlackArmor administrators can create an account from anywhere in the world. To access the BlackArmor server over the Web by the administrator, each user must have their user account. You can...
BlackArmor NAS 440/420 Cooling Fan Replacement Procedures
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...: ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be down . 5 . Inform users that the BlackArmor NAS server will forfeit the warranty period of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420. Power down , as replacements. Failure to the inner BlackArmor case. ©2009 Seagate Technology LLC 3 c . The server begins to the server. 4 . Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the cooling fan/faceplate...
...: ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be down . 5 . Inform users that the BlackArmor NAS server will forfeit the warranty period of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420. Power down , as replacements. Failure to the inner BlackArmor case. ©2009 Seagate Technology LLC 3 c . The server begins to the server. 4 . Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the cooling fan/faceplate...
