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Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage

•Volume C: Media Files

You could then create one or more folders (shares) in each volume to suit your needs:

•Volume A: Business Files

•Share 1: Client Files

•Share 2: Financial Files

•Share 3: Human Resources Files

•Volume B: Backup File Storage

•Share 1: Daily Backups

•Share 2: Month-end Backups

•Volume C: Media Files

•Share 1: Music Files

•Share 2: Photo Files

•Share 3: Video Files

Working with Volumes

By default, the available storage space in your BlackArmor server is configured into one volume that’s protected by RAID 5.

Understanding RAID

RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks and is a technology that builds redun- dancy into your storage system to help keep your data safe from disk drive failures and other catastrophes.

RAID comes in many levels, which vary according to the amount of protection they provide (and how they provide it), and the number of disk drives they support.

By default, your BlackArmor server is preconfigured with RAID 5, which not only stores your data safely but also builds in redundant information called parity, which is data that’s used to recon- struct your files if one of the disk drives in the server fails.

You can choose to use a different level of RAID protection for your volumes—your BlackArmor server supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD (which stands for Just a Bunch of Disks). However, RAID 5 is highly recommended as it provides the best level of protection available on your BlackArmor server.

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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 RequirementsIntroduction All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440/420About the BlackArmor Server Main Components of the BlackArmor Server KitFeatures 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 SettingsFile Protocol Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsNetwork Time Protocol NTP Settings Power Saving 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 LimitationsBacking Up Your Files Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerGrace Time Limits for Quotas File Protocol Support on SharesBacking 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 Group account Local accessHot-swap Http Hypertext Transfer ProtocolNTP Network Time Protocol server Remote accessParity Private shareRSA key Seagate Global AccessServer ShareWeb access protocol VolumeUSB drive UserIndex RAID Index