Seagate 440, 420 manual What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server, About BlackArmor Administrators

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What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server

What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server

In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to:

•Create a central storage place for the files you want to share with other people on your local network or over the Internet.

•Create and maintain automatic backup copies of all your files—even your operating systems.

•Share your files—contracts, business presentations, progress reports, and so on—with other people on your local network or with business clients over the Internet.

•Recover quickly from a disaster, such as the unintentional deletion of important files, the failure of a disk drive, the loss or theft of your computer.

•Access your BlackArmor server over the Internet from anywhere in the world to download files that you need where you are, or upload files that you want to secure or share while you’re out of the office.

•Share a USB printer with other people on your local network.

•Create a media server so that everyone on your local network can enjoy downloaded photos, videos, and music.

•Enable the iTunes® service on the server so that users can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed.

The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User

In addition to the features that can be used by everyone, such as file sharing, your BlackArmor server has behind-the-scenes, administrative features that should be accessed by only one or two people who are referred to in this guide as BlackArmor administrators.

Everyone who accesses the BlackArmor server is referred to in this guide as a BlackArmor user.

About BlackArmor Administrators

BlackArmor administrators have full access to all features and settings on the BlackArmor server, and to all files stored on it. A BlackArmor administrator 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

•Reset the server’s user name and password to the original settings

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Contents BlackArmor NAS 440/420 BlackArmor NAS 440 User Guide Contents Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Technical Specifications Glossary About This Guide Kit ContentsPreface Finding More Information System Requirements Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420 Introduction About the BlackArmor ServerFeatures of the BlackArmor Server LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and UserAbout BlackArmor Administrators About BlackArmor Users How to Get StartedBlackArmor Administrators Start Here BlackArmor Users Start Here Getting Started with Your BlackArmor Server Users InstallInstalling the BlackArmor Server and Software Setup Steps for AdministratorsWindows only Click View Drive Details Connecting to the ServerCompleting the Initial Setup Creating Custom Shares Creating User Accounts Distributing BlackArmor User Information Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global AccessEnabling Global Access to the Server administrator task Using Your Seagate Global Access Account Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor ServerEnabling Global Access as a User Next Steps for Administrators Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media ServerSetting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes Server Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users Creating a Seagate Global Access Account Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator Your BlackArmor Server’s Default Settings Understanding Volumes and Shares Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and StorageUnderstanding RAID Working with VolumesRAID Creating New VolumesPublic Shares Working with SharesPrivate Shares Special Features of Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor UsersControlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server Setting Grace Time for Exceeded QuotasCreating and Modifying User Groups Managing BlackArmor UsersWorking with User Accounts Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Improving Performance with Link Aggregation Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server StatusChecking Disk Drive Status Using Smart Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced SettingsPower Saving Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsFile Protocol Settings Network Time Protocol NTP SettingsWorkgroup and Domain Settings Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS SettingsWeb Access Protocol Settings Keeping the Server’s Firmware Current Basic Hardware Safety and MaintenanceMaintaining Your BlackArmor Server Resetting Your BlackArmor Server Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account Access LimitationsTips for BlackArmor Users Automatic Sorting for Media Files Storage Space LimitationsFile Protocol Support on Shares Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerBacking Up Your Files Grace Time Limits for QuotasBacking Up To or From an External USB Drive Backing Up Files with BlackArmor BackupBacking Up Files Between Servers Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the WebRetrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin Common Problems and Solutions Solving ProblemsGeneral Troubleshooting Tips Can’t log in to BlackArmor Manager Can’t access a shareCan’t access a file on a share Technical Specifications Glossary Http Hypertext Transfer Protocol Local accessGroup account Hot-swapPrivate share Remote accessNTP Network Time Protocol server ParityShare Seagate Global AccessRSA key ServerUser VolumeWeb access protocol USB driveIndex RAID Index