Seagate 420 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage, Understanding Volumes and Shares

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Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage

You may need to use the default user name and password again in the future, if the server is ever reset to its initial configuration.

•Global Access setting—The BlackArmor server is not preconfigured to be accessed over the Web. Enable Seagate Global Access if you want to be able to access the files on your BlackArmor server from anywhere in the world, or share your files with anyone outside of your network, like business clients or friends (see page 21).

•Downloader settings—The BlackArmor server is preconfigured to allow large Web file downloads at any time, using the BlackArmor Manager Downloader tool. You can limit the size and number of simultaneous Web downloads and limit Web downloads to specific days and times using BlackArmor Manager (see page 35).

•Media Server settings—The BlackArmor server is not preconfigured as a media server. You can use BlackArmor Manager to turn the server into a media server for sharing of digital photos, videos and music with people on your local network, as well as enable the iTunes service so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed (see page 23).

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage

This section discusses:

•Understanding Volumes and Shares

•Working with Volumes

•Working with Shares

•Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users

•Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas

•Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server

Understanding Volumes and Shares

By default, your BlackArmor server is configured with one volume and two shares: Download and Public. A volume is storage space that can be made up of one or more disk drives, or of only part of a single disk drive. A share is a folder. Shares are created within volumes.

The default volume and shares are appropriate for typical use, so that you can get started stor- ing, sharing, and protecting your files right away. However, as a BlackArmor administrator, you can also use BlackArmor Manager to create more volumes and shares on your BlackArmor server if you want to divide the total storage space into smaller amounts that you can allocate for different uses.

For instance, you could create three volumes to hold different types of information:

•Volume A: Business Files

•Volume B: Backup File Storage

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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 InformationAll About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420 IntroductionAbout the BlackArmor Server 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 SmartDynamic Domain Name System DNS Settings File Protocol SettingsNetwork Time Protocol NTP 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 FilesAccessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor Server Backing Up Your FilesGrace Time Limits for Quotas 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 Local access Group accountHot-swap Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolRemote access NTP Network Time Protocol serverParity Private shareSeagate Global Access RSA keyServer ShareVolume Web access protocolUSB drive UserIndex RAID Index
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