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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 Accessing the System Update Admin Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive 63 Managing Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only 69...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 Accessing the System Update Admin Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive 63 Managing Printer Support 66 Safely Removing Devices 68 Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only 69...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used only if the Central Axis is disabled. Step 3: Either set the date and time or enable the Network Time Protocol. • Network Time Protocol: Allows the Central Axis... Menu or click the Setup icon at the top of the Central Axis To set date and time via an Internet time server. Click Setup in the admin web pages • Manually set date and time or enable and configure a Network Time ...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used only if the Central Axis is disabled. Step 3: Either set the date and time or enable the Network Time Protocol. • Network Time Protocol: Allows the Central Axis... Menu or click the Setup icon at the top of the Central Axis To set date and time via an Internet time server. Click Setup in the admin web pages • Manually set date and time or enable and configure a Network Time ...
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Backing Up Now If you can back it up now manually. Backing Up Now 38 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 4: Click Delete. You're asked to confirm the deletion of the backup set and want to the Shared Folder Backup page. A message notifies you when the deletion is complete: Figure 56: Deletion Complete Step 6: Click Done to return to back up that folder without waiting for the scheduled backup, you add important files to a folder in a backup set : Figure 55: Delete Confirmation Step 5: Click Delete.
Backing Up Now If you can back it up now manually. Backing Up Now 38 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 4: Click Delete. You're asked to confirm the deletion of the backup set and want to the Shared Folder Backup page. A message notifies you when the deletion is complete: Figure 56: Deletion Complete Step 6: Click Done to return to back up that folder without waiting for the scheduled backup, you add important files to a folder in a backup set : Figure 55: Delete Confirmation Step 5: Click Delete.
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Click Manually configure IP settings to enter the IP information: Managing Network Settings 48 The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next. The Network Settings IP options page opens: Figure 71: Automatic Network ... using UPnP Discovery settings to which to enter the IP information yourself. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to get the IP address from a DHCP server (default).
Click Manually configure IP settings to enter the IP information: Managing Network Settings 48 The Network Settings page refreshes to display fields in which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next. The Network Settings IP options page opens: Figure 71: Automatic Network ... using UPnP Discovery settings to which to enter the IP information yourself. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to get the IP address from a DHCP server (default).
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Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to display fields in larger chunks. The Network Settings page refreshes to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC.
Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support. All connected devices must also support Jumbo Frame Axis. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in which to display fields in larger chunks. The Network Settings page refreshes to enter the Jumbo Frame Support information: Managing Network Settings 49 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC.
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... one of the other two options. To set update preferences to tell the Central Axis software how to handle future system software updates. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can also manually update your software by returning to install it now or at the selected time...
... one of the other two options. To set update preferences to tell the Central Axis software how to handle future system software updates. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can also manually update your software by returning to install it now or at the selected time...
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...opens: Managing System Maintenance 61 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1. The System Update Warning page opens: Figure 92: System Update Warning Step 2: Click Next. To manually update your update selection has... been saved: Figure 91: System Update Setting Saved Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website...
...opens: Managing System Maintenance 61 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1. The System Update Warning page opens: Figure 92: System Update Warning Step 2: Click Next. To manually update your update selection has... been saved: Figure 91: System Update Setting Saved Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website...
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When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. Step 6: Click Update. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software.
When the update is complete, a message confirms that the system has been updated successfully: Figure 94: System Update Successful Managing System Maintenance 62 The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 5: On the Manual System Update page on your desktop, click Browse to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. Step 6: Click Update. Click here to open the downloaded Central Axis system software.
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide P Power Settings 51 Printer Support 66 R Replacing a Drive 82 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Running a Diagnostic Test 52 S Safely Removing Devices 68 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Setting Central Axis... Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 Accessing the System Update Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Updating the System Software Manually 61 USB ...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide P Power Settings 51 Printer Support 66 R Replacing a Drive 82 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Identifying a Failed Drive 78 Replacing a Drive 82 Restoring Backed Up Folders 40 Running a Diagnostic Test 52 S Safely Removing Devices 68 Selecting Shared Folders 27 Setting Central Axis... Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 Accessing the System Update Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Updating the System Software Manually 61 USB ...
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Maxtor Central Axis Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software, a Software Update window allows you can turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can manually check to see if an update is available for Software Update Step... Update window opens. Figure 24: Check for your Maxtor Manager application software is up to download the update: Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 If an update is available or you to date. To manually check for updates or turn on Software Update, select...
Maxtor Central Axis Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software, a Software Update window allows you can turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can manually check to see if an update is available for Software Update Step... Update window opens. Figure 24: Check for your Maxtor Manager application software is up to download the update: Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 If an update is available or you to date. To manually check for updates or turn on Software Update, select...
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... up your computer. You can select this option, you must manually connect to a particular user account each user account associated with your Macintosh before backup can take place. • This requires that the "automatically log in..." ... that backup can choose to connect automatically to a user account each time you 've selected Start my Macintosh if it is not running : Automatically start . Maxtor Central Axis Figure 43: Advanced Setting Scheduled Backup Preferences Wake my Macintosh if it is asleep: Automatically wake up your...
... up your computer. You can select this option, you must manually connect to a particular user account each user account associated with your Macintosh before backup can take place. • This requires that the "automatically log in..." ... that backup can choose to connect automatically to a user account each time you 've selected Start my Macintosh if it is not running : Automatically start . Maxtor Central Axis Figure 43: Advanced Setting Scheduled Backup Preferences Wake my Macintosh if it is asleep: Automatically wake up your...
Maxtor Central Axis for Windows User Guide
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Using Scheduled Backup 50 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 50 Backing Up Manually 51 Viewing the Backup Log 52 Restoring Files 54 Restoring an Historical Version 55 Restoring the Most Recent Version 56 Using Web Access & Sharing 58 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 62 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Website 69 Using Media Server 72 Index 74 Maxtor Central Axis ii
Using Scheduled Backup 50 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 50 Backing Up Manually 51 Viewing the Backup Log 52 Restoring Files 54 Restoring an Historical Version 55 Restoring the Most Recent Version 56 Using Web Access & Sharing 58 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Enabling and Disabling Web Access 62 Accessing the Seagate Web Access Website 69 Using Media Server 72 Index 74 Maxtor Central Axis ii
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...opens. Managing Settings 25 However, you can manually check to set Shared Folder Backup preferences, Step 1. The Shared Folder Backup web page opens: Figure 30: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Use the options listed to see the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide. Note: For detailed instructions ...on how to date. To manually check for your Maxtor Manager application software is available or you can turn off the automatic Software Update ...
...opens. Managing Settings 25 However, you can manually check to set Shared Folder Backup preferences, Step 1. The Shared Folder Backup web page opens: Figure 30: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Use the options listed to see the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide. Note: For detailed instructions ...on how to date. To manually check for your Maxtor Manager application software is available or you can turn off the automatic Software Update ...
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Maxtor Central Axis Figure 57: Scheduled Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you when the backup is on or off. To launch a backup manually, • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: A Backup Progress window tells you like, whether Scheduled Backup is complete: Backing Up Manually 51
Maxtor Central Axis Figure 57: Scheduled Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you when the backup is on or off. To launch a backup manually, • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: A Backup Progress window tells you like, whether Scheduled Backup is complete: Backing Up Manually 51
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To view the Backup Log, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 58: Manual Backup Complete Viewing the Backup Log The Backup Log is a text-based report of your backup history. Click View Backup Log in the Backup window: Viewing the Backup Log 52
To view the Backup Log, Step 1. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 58: Manual Backup Complete Viewing the Backup Log The Backup Log is a text-based report of your backup history. Click View Backup Log in the Backup window: Viewing the Backup Log 52
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... 21 B Backing Up and Restoring Files 34 Restoring Files 54 Backing Up Manually 51 Backup Log 52 C Connecting to a User Account 15 Creating a Backup Plan 34 Creating a Custom Backup 36 Using Simple Backup 34 Creating a Custom Backup 36 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Creating a User Account 11 Account Types 11 Folder... 62 F Folder Tags 22 Folder Types 12 G Getting Account Information 17 Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 7 I Installing OneTouch 4 after Installing Central Axis 6 Maxtor Central Axis 74
... 21 B Backing Up and Restoring Files 34 Restoring Files 54 Backing Up Manually 51 Backup Log 52 C Connecting to a User Account 15 Creating a Backup Plan 34 Creating a Custom Backup 36 Using Simple Backup 34 Creating a Custom Backup 36 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 58 Creating a User Account 11 Account Types 11 Folder... 62 F Folder Tags 22 Folder Types 12 G Getting Account Information 17 Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 7 I Installing OneTouch 4 after Installing Central Axis 6 Maxtor Central Axis 74