Seagate 440, 420 manual Working with Shares, Private Shares, Public Shares

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Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage

Working with Shares

Shares on the BlackArmor server can be either public (open to everyone, with some restrictions) or private (restricted to one user account only).

As a BlackArmor administrator, you can create, modify, or delete shares at any time, as required. However, when you delete a share, you lose all the files stored in that share. Use caution when deleting shares from your BlackArmor server.

Private Shares

A private share is associated with one user account, and only BlackArmor users with permission can access that share. Private shares are password protected. (As a BlackArmor administrator, you can turn a private share into a public share by modifying the share’s settings in BlackArmor Manager.)

You can limit share access by:

Granting access to specified BlackArmor users only.

Limiting some BlackArmor users to read-only access. Read-onlyaccess means that a BlackArmor user can view files on the share, but can’t edit those files or upload files to the share.

Granting any BlackArmor user full access to the share, which allows the user to save and back up files to the share, edit files on the share, and download any files from the share to a computer or to a USB drive connected to the server (see page 50).

The owner of the share can also grant other people access to some or all of the files on the share by using Global Access. See page 25.

Note: To map more than one private share at a time, each private share must have the same log on credentials.

Private shares are created as part of a BlackArmor user’s account. To create a private share, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). User accounts are in the Access menu.

To modify a share’s permission settings, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). Share per- missions are in the Access menu.

For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

Public Shares

Public shares are not restricted, and BlackArmor users can map as many public shares as they need to.

To create a public share, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). Shares are in the Storage menu. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

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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 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 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 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 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 Understanding Volumes and Shares Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and StorageUnderstanding RAID Working with VolumesRAID Creating New VolumesPrivate Shares Working with SharesPublic Shares Special Features of Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor UsersControlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server Setting Grace Time for Exceeded QuotasWorking with User Accounts Managing BlackArmor UsersCreating and Modifying User Groups 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 LCD Screen Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs 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 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 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 Files Between Servers Backing Up Files with BlackArmor BackupBacking Up To or From an External USB Drive Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the WebRetrieving 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 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