Seagate 420, 440 manual Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server, Next Steps for Administrators

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Setup Steps for Administrators

Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server

You can use your BlackArmor server to share digital photos, videos and music with people on your local network.

To set up your BlackArmor server as a media server:

1.In the menu bar, select Media, then click DMS Properties.

2.Beside Service, select Enable.

Set the default sorting method for media files, if required, then click Submit.

The media server is enabled.

Setting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes Server

Note: This step is optional.

You can turn your BlackArmor server into an iTunes server so that a BlackArmor user can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed, or to an iPod® connected to a net- work computer.

To enable the iTunes service:

1.In the menu bar, select Media, then click iTunes.

2.Beside Service, select Enable.

3.Set a recurring time for the server to check for new music. You can set the time from every five minutes to once a day.

4.Click Submit to save the settings.

Next Steps for Administrators

Before continuing, you should familiarize yourself with the features of your BlackArmor server and software by reviewing this guide.

Your BlackArmor server is preconfigured with settings that are appropriate for typical use, so that you can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away (see page 29). You can customize your BlackArmor server as required, using BlackArmor Manager.

After the initial setup, you can:

Set up group accounts to make it easier to manage access permissions (see page 36).

Set up the server’s volumes and RAID configurations (see page 31).

Set up an on-going archive backup process with a second server on your network (see page 37).

If you haven’t already, improve the speed at which your BlackArmor server can transfer data on the network by setting up link aggregation (see page 38).

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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 Preface Kit ContentsAbout This Guide System Requirements Finding More InformationAbout the BlackArmor Server All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420Introduction Main Components of the BlackArmor Server KitFeatures of the BlackArmor Server LAN 2 LED LAN 1 LED About BlackArmor Administrators Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and UserWhat You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server BlackArmor Administrators Start Here How to Get StartedAbout BlackArmor Users BlackArmor Users Start Here Users Install Getting Started with Your BlackArmor ServerSetup Steps for Administrators Installing the BlackArmor Server and SoftwareConnecting to the Server Windows only Click View Drive DetailsCompleting the Initial Setup Creating Custom Shares Creating User Accounts Enabling Global Access to the Server administrator task Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global AccessDistributing BlackArmor User Information Enabling Global Access as a User Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor ServerUsing Your Seagate Global Access Account Setting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes Server Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media ServerNext Steps for Administrators 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 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Understanding Volumes and SharesWorking with Volumes Understanding RAIDCreating New Volumes RAIDPrivate Shares Working with SharesPublic Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users Special Features of SharesSetting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor ServerWorking with User Accounts Managing BlackArmor UsersCreating and Modifying User Groups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server Improving Performance with Link AggregationMonitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status Using the LEDs to Monitor the ServerChanging the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SmartNetwork Time Protocol NTP Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsFile Protocol Settings Power Saving SettingsWeb Access Protocol Settings Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS SettingsWorkgroup and Domain Settings Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server Basic Hardware Safety and MaintenanceKeeping the Server’s Firmware Current Resetting Your BlackArmor Server Tips for BlackArmor Users Access LimitationsUnderstanding Your BlackArmor User Account Storage Space Limitations Automatic Sorting for Media FilesGrace Time Limits for Quotas Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerBacking Up Your Files File Protocol Support on SharesBacking Up Files Between Servers Backing Up Files with BlackArmor BackupBacking Up To or From an External USB Drive Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor ServerRetrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin General Troubleshooting Tips Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and Solutions Can’t access a file on a share Can’t access a shareCan’t log in to BlackArmor Manager Technical Specifications Glossary Hot-swap Local accessGroup account Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolParity Remote accessNTP Network Time Protocol server Private shareServer Seagate Global AccessRSA key ShareUSB drive VolumeWeb access protocol UserIndex RAID Index