Seagate 440, 420 manual Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users

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Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users

Store all your photos, videos, and music files to the server and use it as a media server so that everyone on your network can access your files (see page 38).

Monitor the server locally or remotely (see page 39).

The remainder of this guide introduces the server’s features and provides some recommenda- tions to help you create a storage system that meets your needs.

Note: Don’t forget that you are also a BlackArmor user. To begin storing, backing up, and sharing your files, continue with “Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users”.

Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users

Follow the steps in this section to get started with your BlackArmor server.

1.Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator:

The BlackArmor Discovery software

Your BlackArmor log in name and password

The BlackArmor Backup software (optional)

The names of the share(s) that you can access

A description of any access limitations you have (for instance, read-only access to a particular share)

A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 440/420 User Guide

2.Install the BlackArmor software.

Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using another backup software program.

3.Connect to the BlackArmor server and the shares you have access to using BlackArmor Discovery.

4.Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon in your Applications folder.

When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for all BlackArmor servers on your network and displays them in a list.

5.Select your new BlackArmor server.

6.A list of shares on that server appears.

7.Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of shares. Select the share you want, then click Map.

8.If prompted, log in using your BlackArmor user name and password.

9.The share is mounted and its icon appears on your Desktop.

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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 RequirementsMain Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420Introduction 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