Quick Start Guide
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... required. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 Quick Start Guide Welcome to meet your needs by double-clicking the icon on the LCD screen. Power Adapter 3. Passwords can customize your server's settings to your BlackArmor Backup license supports up and manage a file backup program that appear when a problem occurs on a second server. Open BlackArmor Discovery by reviewing the BlackArmor User Guide. • Save your needs. Link to your network get started , see the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port...
... required. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 Quick Start Guide Welcome to meet your needs by double-clicking the icon on the LCD screen. Power Adapter 3. Passwords can customize your server's settings to your BlackArmor Backup license supports up and manage a file backup program that appear when a problem occurs on a second server. Open BlackArmor Discovery by reviewing the BlackArmor User Guide. • Save your needs. Link to your network get started , see the BlackArmor User Guide. 440 420 1 System status LAN port 1 activity 2 LAN port 2 activity USB port...
User Guide
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... 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 and Software 16 Connecting to the Server 17 Completing the Initial Setup 18 Creating Custom Shares 18 Creating User Accounts 19 Distributing BlackArmor User Information 20 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access 21 Connecting a USB Printer to Get Started 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here 13 BlackArmor Users Start...
... 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 and Software 16 Connecting to the Server 17 Completing the Initial Setup 18 Creating Custom Shares 18 Creating User Accounts 19 Distributing BlackArmor User Information 20 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access 21 Connecting a USB Printer to Get Started 13 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here 13 BlackArmor Users Start...
User Guide
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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 full. . . . . . 54 A firmware upgrade failed 54 I can 't log in degraded mode 54 Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common...
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 full. . . . . . 54 A firmware upgrade failed 54 I can 't log in degraded mode 54 Removing and Replacing a Disk Drive 55 WARNING: ESD Precautions 55 Removing a Hard Drive 55 Replacing a Hard Drive 57 7. Solving Problems 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 53 Common...
User Guide
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... (Windows or Mac) Additionally, you need: • Local area network (LAN) or wireless LAN (WLAN) • Network switch or router, with at least one available Ethernet port • Internet connection (for remote access to 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...
... (Windows or Mac) Additionally, you need: • Local area network (LAN) or wireless LAN (WLAN) • Network switch or router, with at least one available Ethernet port • Internet connection (for remote access to 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...
User Guide
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... that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this section are hot-swappable (easily removable and replaceable). You can also restore your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that are shown in the graphics on your local network can use , or connect an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). • LEDs representing the ports, disk drives, and...
... that helps you set up archive backup, where an exact copy of the BlackArmor Server Note: The features described in this section are hot-swappable (easily removable and replaceable). You can also restore your system and data using a Web browser. • BlackArmor Backup-Software that are shown in the graphics on your local network can use , or connect an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). • LEDs representing the ports, disk drives, and...
User Guide
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... 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 A BlackArmor administrator can be used by only one or two people who accesses the BlackArmor server is referred to share with other people on your local network or over the Internet. • Create and maintain automatic backup copies of all files stored on the...
... 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 A BlackArmor administrator can be used by only one or two people who accesses the BlackArmor server is referred to share with other people on your local network or over the Internet. • Create and maintain automatic backup copies of all files stored on the...
User Guide
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... their operating system. The media folders in to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. In the menu bar, select Media, then click Media Service. 2. You can enable the media server feature. Only BlackArmor administrators can make a USB printer available on your private share. Set the default sorting method for their list of your Seagate Global Access email address and password. 4. See the Global Access user documentation for help for more information. Setting Your BlackArmor as a media...
... their operating system. The media folders in to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1. In the menu bar, select Media, then click Media Service. 2. You can enable the media server feature. Only BlackArmor administrators can make a USB printer available on your private share. Set the default sorting method for their list of your Seagate Global Access email address and password. 4. See the Global Access user documentation for help for more information. Setting Your BlackArmor as a media...
User Guide
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... a single window (see page 36). • Protect the files stored on your BlackArmor server by creating and modifying volumes and shares (see page 30). • Control access to build the data storage solution that fits your BlackArmor server running smoothly by monitoring the health of the server and its firmware when new versions become available (see page 44). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version...
... a single window (see page 36). • Protect the files stored on your BlackArmor server by creating and modifying volumes and shares (see page 30). • Control access to build the data storage solution that fits your BlackArmor server running smoothly by monitoring the health of the server and its firmware when new versions become available (see page 44). BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version...
User Guide
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... BlackArmor server is preconfigured with settings that are prompted to change the administrator password during the initial setup (see page 18). In addition to RAID 5, both LAN ports to your BlackArmor server, the server will support two simultaneous LAN connections so that only users familiar and comfortable with RAID technology make changes to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. For stepby-step instructions for typical use, so that you can transfer data...
... BlackArmor server is preconfigured with settings that are prompted to change the administrator password during the initial setup (see page 18). In addition to RAID 5, both LAN ports to your BlackArmor server, the server will support two simultaneous LAN connections so that only users familiar and comfortable with RAID technology make changes to the BlackArmor Manager online Help. For stepby-step instructions for typical use, so that you can transfer data...
User Guide
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... shares: Download and Public. Shares are appropriate for different uses. However, as a BlackArmor administrator, you could create three volumes to hold different types of information: • Volume A: Business Files • Volume B: Backup File Storage BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 30 A volume is storage space that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with one or more disk drives, or of only part of a single disk drive. You can use BlackArmor Manager to turn...
... shares: Download and Public. Shares are appropriate for different uses. However, as a BlackArmor administrator, you could create three volumes to hold different types of information: • Volume A: Business Files • Volume B: Backup File Storage BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 30 A volume is storage space that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with one or more disk drives, or of only part of a single disk drive. You can use BlackArmor Manager to turn...
User Guide
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... support any user account or share. You can enable or disable them back. • Drag&Sort Service-You can set limits on some user accounts but not on a share, BlackArmor Manager saves files deleted from the share so that a user has access to make room for the purpose of Shares These features are in a folder called Music. You can set up for the volume size set a share to automatically download media files to the online Help...
... support any user account or share. You can enable or disable them back. • Drag&Sort Service-You can set limits on some user accounts but not on a share, BlackArmor Manager saves files deleted from the share so that a user has access to make room for the purpose of Shares These features are in a folder called Music. You can set up for the volume size set a share to automatically download media files to the online Help...
User Guide
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... System (DNS) Settings • File Protocol Settings • Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings • Power Saving Settings • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Settings • Web Access Protocol Settings • Workgroup and Domain Settings BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 41 To run a SMART diagnosis, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). SMART stands for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to meet your current needs. Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART Note...
... System (DNS) Settings • File Protocol Settings • Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings • Power Saving Settings • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Settings • Web Access Protocol Settings • Workgroup and Domain Settings BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 41 To run a SMART diagnosis, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). SMART stands for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to meet your current needs. Changing the BlackArmor Server's Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART Note...
User Guide
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... . Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings Note: Only people familiar with Dynamic DNS should try changing these settings. A DDNS service keeps track of a static IP address. To set up Dynamic DNS for your power bill-by -step instructions for more information. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 42 See the online Help for information about the supported protocols. You can set up DDNS, open BlackArmor Manager and then select General Setup...
... . Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings Note: Only people familiar with Dynamic DNS should try changing these settings. A DDNS service keeps track of a static IP address. To set up Dynamic DNS for your power bill-by -step instructions for more information. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 42 See the online Help for information about the supported protocols. You can set up DDNS, open BlackArmor Manager and then select General Setup...
User Guide
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... operating instructions properly. You should update 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 that you have the most up-to open or remove the outer case that houses the server. Don't just unplug it or shut it down and restart the server using BlackArmor Manager...
... operating instructions properly. You should update 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 that you have the most up-to open or remove the outer case that houses the server. Don't just unplug it or shut it down and restart the server using BlackArmor Manager...
User Guide
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... install the update automatically. • Manual firmware updates-You must check the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com for new firmware versions, download the firmware files, and start the update immediately or schedule the update for a more convenient time. On the back of the server's MAC address. The reset button is powered on the front of the BlackArmor firmware. Hold the reset button until the disk drive LEDs on and connected to ensure that the server is inside the opening...
... install the update automatically. • Manual firmware updates-You must check the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com for new firmware versions, download the firmware files, and start the update immediately or schedule the update for a more convenient time. On the back of the server's MAC address. The reset button is powered on the front of the BlackArmor firmware. Hold the reset button until the disk drive LEDs on and connected to ensure that the server is inside the opening...
User Guide
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... your private share locally, or remotely, by using Global Access. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 48 See page 25 for instructions on credentials. You may have no space limitations at a time, each private share must have the same log on setting up your files to the share, edit files on the share, and download any storage space limitations, and what those files or upload your BlackArmor server may...
... your private share locally, or remotely, by using Global Access. BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 48 See page 25 for instructions on credentials. You may have no space limitations at a time, each private share must have the same log on setting up your files to the share, edit files on the share, and download any storage space limitations, and what those files or upload your BlackArmor server may...
User Guide
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....seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 54 A disk drive may be degraded because of your server's disk drives; I can 't get streaming music from the BlackArmor server. Ensure that you are case-sensitive. Check the status of a disk drive error or failure. I can 't log in to reconnect with the server, then launch BlackArmor Manager. Ensure that you have access to that share. I can 't open BlackArmor Manager. A firmware upgrade failed. Remember that user names and passwords...
....seagate.com/support BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 54 A disk drive may be degraded because of your server's disk drives; I can 't get streaming music from the BlackArmor server. Ensure that you are case-sensitive. Check the status of a disk drive error or failure. I can 't log in to reconnect with the server, then launch BlackArmor Manager. Ensure that you have access to that share. I can 't open BlackArmor Manager. A firmware upgrade failed. Remember that user names and passwords...
User Guide
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... or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of physically pressing the Power button. archive backup See Remote access can set up or delete user accounts, group accounts, and shares; event A problem or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. A format for reading and writing data. 8. modify any person has to install special software. and create other administrators. A file system that 's built into hardware. domain A group of computers administered as permission level, the amount of a disk drive...
... or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of physically pressing the Power button. archive backup See Remote access can set up or delete user accounts, group accounts, and shares; event A problem or change in setting on the BlackArmor server. A format for reading and writing data. 8. modify any person has to install special software. and create other administrators. A file system that 's built into hardware. domain A group of computers administered as permission level, the amount of a disk drive...
User Guide
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... installed inside the computer itself. USB Universal Serial Bus. Your computer communicates with a user name and password, that share resources. user account An account, with USB devices through the USB interface. Also known as a thumb drive, jump drive, flash drive, or external USB hard drive. user In BlackArmor Manager, a person who can save whatever files you're working on a network that a person uses to access the BlackArmor server. power for you to save , back up of one or more disk drives...
... installed inside the computer itself. USB Universal Serial Bus. Your computer communicates with a user name and password, that share resources. user account An account, with USB devices through the USB interface. Also known as a thumb drive, jump drive, flash drive, or external USB hard drive. user In BlackArmor Manager, a person who can save whatever files you're working on a network that a person uses to access the BlackArmor server. power for you to save , back up of one or more disk drives...
User Guide
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... BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) email alerts 40 initial connections 17 LAN ports 10, 11 LCD screen 10, 11, 39 LEDs 10, 39 maintenance 44 Power button 11 Power port 11 power saving 42 RAID 31 Reset button 11 resetting 45 safety 44 setup wizard 18 SMART diagnosis 41 specifications 59 System Status LED 11 troubleshooting 53 updating the firmware 44 USB ports 10, 11 setup wizard 18 shares default settings 29 drag&sort service 34 file service support 34 limiting storage...
... BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) email alerts 40 initial connections 17 LAN ports 10, 11 LCD screen 10, 11, 39 LEDs 10, 39 maintenance 44 Power button 11 Power port 11 power saving 42 RAID 31 Reset button 11 resetting 45 safety 44 setup wizard 18 SMART diagnosis 41 specifications 59 System Status LED 11 troubleshooting 53 updating the firmware 44 USB ports 10, 11 setup wizard 18 shares default settings 29 drag&sort service 34 file service support 34 limiting storage...