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System Requirements

System Requirements

Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server must meet these requirements:

•A Microsoft Windows® or Apple Macintosh® computer running one of these operating systems:

•Windows XP or Windows Vista®, with the latest Service Pack installed

•Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later

•Ethernet card

•Supported Web browsers:

•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or 7 (Windows only)

•Apple Safari 3 or 4 (Windows or Mac)

•Mozilla Firefox 2 or 3 (Windows or Mac)

Additionally, you need:

•Local area network (LAN) or wireless LAN (WLAN)

•Network switch or router, with at least one available Ethernet port

•Internet connection (for remote access to server)

Finding More Information

For more information about your BlackArmor server, see:

•BlackArmor Quick Start Guide (printed)

•BlackArmor Manager Help

•BlackArmor Discovery Help

•BlackArmor Backup User Guide

•BlackArmor Backup Help

•Readme file

For more information, please refer to the Seagate Web site at www.seagate.com.

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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