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... functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Open Source and License Source Information For information about the...Seagate products, please see the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com/support In addition, some of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of its affiliates. BlackArmor® NAS...
... functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Open Source and License Source Information For information about the...Seagate products, please see the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com/support In addition, some of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of its affiliates. BlackArmor® NAS...
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... About the 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...
... About the 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...
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About This Guide 1. Administrators-only information is clearly identified. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Some of the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements • Finding More Information About This...
About This Guide 1. Administrators-only information is clearly identified. This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). Some of the topics in the online Help provided with the software. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements • Finding More Information About This...
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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...
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...
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...software to help you back up, store, protect, and share your computer. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 This chapter also provides tips for storing and sharing all types of your data safe from disk drive failures and other people on a local network. 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 ...
...software to help you back up, store, protect, and share your computer. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 9 This chapter also provides tips for storing and sharing all types of your data safe from disk drive failures and other people on a local network. 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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...SATA) disk drives that everyone on your local network can connect both LAN ports to your BlackArmor server. Alternatively, you access the server from your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that indicate activity and status. See page 40. • LCD screen that displays current server...or over if one LAN port to connect to your network at the same time for details. See page 38. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 Features of the data on your network and the other link (port) takes over the Internet....
...SATA) disk drives that everyone on your local network can connect both LAN ports to your BlackArmor server. Alternatively, you access the server from your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that indicate activity and status. See page 40. • LCD screen that displays current server...or over if one LAN port to connect to your network at the same time for details. See page 38. See page 39. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10 Features of the data on your network and the other link (port) takes over the Internet....
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...BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in the event of the server using Seagate...BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for everyone who will be accessing your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Manager (see page 16). 2. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for storing saved files (see page 17). 3. Install the BlackArmor server and software...
...BlackArmor administrators and users. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13 How to Get Started This section describes the getting-started with your BlackArmor server to maintain power to the server in the event of the server using Seagate...BlackArmor server: 1. See the BlackArmor Manager help for everyone who will be accessing your BlackArmor server accessible over the Web, using BlackArmor Manager (see page 16). 2. BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started tasks for storing saved files (see page 17). 3. Install the BlackArmor server and software...
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...BlackArmor software (see page 22). 11. Connect to the server and the folder shares you are already using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with BlackArmor Users Start Here in the next section to begin using BlackArmor...have access to using other people on your local network or over the Web. 5. (Optional) Create a full backup of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Continue with your own files. Share your files by saving them to shares that can access music, photos...
...BlackArmor software (see page 22). 11. Connect to the server and the folder shares you are already using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 17). 4. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 14 BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with BlackArmor Users Start Here in the next section to begin using BlackArmor...have access to using other people on your local network or over the Web. 5. (Optional) Create a full backup of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Continue with your own files. Share your files by saving them to shares that can access music, photos...
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... This chapter provides step-by-step 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 This illustration shows the layout and...
... This chapter provides step-by-step 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 This illustration shows the layout and...
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..., flat, stable surface for the server to a switch or router on in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that your computer meets the requirements listed on page 8. • Ensure...
..., flat, stable surface for the server to a switch or router on in the kit to connect the BlackArmor server to port 1, as shown below. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16 Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that your computer meets the requirements listed on page 8. • Ensure...
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...the default installation location; Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using the default... wizard opens automatically. Click Next to your Applications folder (Mac). BlackArmor Manager opens. Log in using another backup software program. 4. Select your computer. Insert the installation CD into your new BlackArmor server. 3. (Windows) Click View Drive Details then click Manage....
...the default installation location; Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in your BlackArmor server: 1. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 17 Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using the default... wizard opens automatically. Click Next to your Applications folder (Mac). BlackArmor Manager opens. Log in using another backup software program. 4. Select your computer. Insert the installation CD into your new BlackArmor server. 3. (Windows) Click View Drive Details then click Manage....
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...names of their access-read-only, for more information. Note: You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in the list of this account belongs, if any • A copy of user accounts..., provide these items to modify share access for Administrators 3. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 See page 36 for instance-if any • Create User Private Share: ...
...names of their access-read-only, for more information. Note: You can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software (optional) • The user's BlackArmor log in the list of this account belongs, if any • A copy of user accounts..., provide these items to modify share access for Administrators 3. Setup Steps for individuals or entire groups from www.seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 20 See page 36 for instance-if any • Create User Private Share: ...
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...table. 3. You can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away (see page 29). You can now place your BlackArmor server as an iTunes server so that are appropriate for Administrators Before continuing, you can customize your files to a network computer. 4.... process with the features of the Discovery window and then click Mount Share with settings that BlackArmor users can access your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 You can set the time from every five minutes...
...table. 3. You can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away (see page 29). You can now place your BlackArmor server as an iTunes server so that are appropriate for Administrators Before continuing, you can customize your files to a network computer. 4.... process with the features of the Discovery window and then click Mount Share with settings that BlackArmor users can access your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23 You can set the time from every five minutes...
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... down arrows to a particular share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for instance, read-only access to scroll through the list of shares and then do not have (for all BlackArmor servers on the server appears (Mac). Use the up , and...
... down arrows to a particular share) • A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide 2. Install the BlackArmor software. When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for instance, read-only access to scroll through the list of shares and then do not have (for all BlackArmor servers on the server appears (Mac). Use the up , and...
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... for administrators who consider themselves experienced or advanced computer users. Some of the features of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them. Topics about those features are more suitable for BlackArmor® Users" on page 47. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 If you're not...
... for administrators who consider themselves experienced or advanced computer users. Some of the features of your BlackArmor® server and software, and provides tips to BlackArmor administrators using them. Topics about those features are more suitable for BlackArmor® Users" on page 47. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 27 If you're not...
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... limits for each user account, for the purpose of the share: • File Protocol Support-Files are in the Storage menu. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 To enable or disable any user account or share. However, as required for each share ...systems, or computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over the Internet between computers on a network using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help. For instance, downloaded music files would ...
... limits for each user account, for the purpose of the share: • File Protocol Support-Files are in the Storage menu. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34 To enable or disable any user account or share. However, as required for each share ...systems, or computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to install special software. • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)-Provides secure file sharing over the Internet between computers on a network using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help. For instance, downloaded music files would ...
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...the server. You should update your BlackArmor. You can find the new versions of BlackArmor firmware on the Seagate Web site at a time. Keep it cool, keep your BlackArmor server operating properly. You can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version ... following all the operating instructions properly. Failure to do so may need to do to properly maintain your server's firmware (essentially, software that's built into the server) as new versions become available, to ensure that might block its vents and allow it to overheat...
...the server. You should update your BlackArmor. You can find the new versions of BlackArmor firmware on the Seagate Web site at a time. Keep it cool, keep your BlackArmor server operating properly. You can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager: BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version ... following all the operating instructions properly. Failure to do so may need to do to properly maintain your server's firmware (essentially, software that's built into the server) as new versions become available, to ensure that might block its vents and allow it to overheat...
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...you want. The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Backup to another backup server on the weekends, when you aren't using BlackArmor Backup. If you haven't already installed BlackArmor Backup, see page 17). Backing Up Your Files...downloading them from a USB drive to or from your computer. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 You can use BlackArmor Manager to immediately back up files between servers, refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. Backing Up To or From an External USB...
...you want. The Backup Manager is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that can use BlackArmor Backup to another backup server on the weekends, when you aren't using BlackArmor Backup. If you haven't already installed BlackArmor Backup, see page 17). Backing Up Your Files...downloading them from a USB drive to or from your computer. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50 You can use BlackArmor Manager to immediately back up files between servers, refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. Backing Up To or From an External USB...
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...or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. You must format a disk drive before you can use . BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 An administrator can also refer to shutting down or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of access any setting... files on the server; FTP File Transfer Protocol. 8. administrator A BlackArmor administrator is responsible for exchanging files over the Internet. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without...
...or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. You must format a disk drive before you can use . BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 61 An administrator can also refer to shutting down or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of access any setting... files on the server; FTP File Transfer Protocol. 8. administrator A BlackArmor administrator is responsible for exchanging files over the Internet. external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without...