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Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings

Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings

Note: Only people familiar with Dynamic DNS should try changing these settings.

Dynamic DNS is a way of maintaining the link between an unchanging domain name (like www.seagate.com) and the constantly changing IP address of a computer that uses DHCP instead of a static IP address. A DDNS service keeps track of changing IP addresses and for- wards all network traffic for your domain name to whatever the current IP address is.

You can set up Dynamic DNS for your BlackArmor server using BlackArmor Manager. You must select one of the DNS service providers, then set a domain name for the server in BlackArmor Manager.

To set up DDNS, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). Dynamic DNS is in the Network menu. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Help.

File Protocol Settings

Files are shared between computers on a network using standard file service rules. See Special Features of Shares for information about the supported protocols.

Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings

An NTP time server synchronizes the date and time on your BlackArmor server. NTP runs contin- ually and adjusts the time on your BlackArmor server based on the NTP time server clock.

You can enable NTP service on your BlackArmor server by entering the IP address of your NTP time server. To set up the NTP service, open BlackArmor Manager and then select General Setup from the System menu. See the online Help for more information.

Power Saving Settings

By default, the disk drives in your BlackArmor server spin constantly whenever the server is pow- ered on; however, there are times, like evenings, weekends, and holidays, when your server may not be in use.

You can use the BlackArmor Manager Power Save feature to conserve energy—and lower your power bill—by setting the disk drives to spin down (stop spinning) and enter a standby mode when they’re not in use. Enable power save from the System menu’s Advanced page.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings

Note: Only people familiar with SSL should try adding SSL support to the BlackArmor server.

SSL (also known as Transport Layer Security) is a type of encryption used to protect data being sent over a network or the Internet. SSL uses a system of keys, like secret passwords, to send and receive files securely. See Web Access Protocol Settings for more information.

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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 Aggregation Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server Monitoring 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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