Seagate Introducing the BlackArmor NAS for Enhanced File Storage and Sharing

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Introduction

2.All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420

•Introduction

•About the BlackArmor Server

•What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server

•The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User

•How to Get Started

Introduction

This chapter introduces the components and features of your BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (Black- Armor server), describes what the BlackArmor server can be used for, and introduces the differ- ence between BlackArmor administrators and general BlackArmor users.

This chapter also provides tips for setting up and getting the most out of your BlackArmor server. (To find out if you’re an administrator or user, see “The Difference Between a BlackArmor Admin- istrator and User” on page 12.)

About the BlackArmor Server

The BlackArmor server is a file server, a device that is used for storing and sharing all types of computer files on a local network. The BlackArmor server contains four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives and has built-in data protection to help keep your data safe from disk drive failures and other catastrophes.

The BlackArmor server comes with software to help you back up, store, protect, and share your files.

The BlackArmor server is typically used by small business owners and people with home offices who want to store and protect the computer files that are important to them—client files, business records, financial information, and so on—and make them available to other people on their local network or over the Internet.

Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit

The BlackArmor server kit has four main components:

•The BlackArmor Server—Hardware that includes the disk drives that store and protect your files

•BlackArmor Discovery—Software that finds and connects your BlackArmor server to your computer

BlackArmor® NAS User Guide

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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 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 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 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 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 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Understanding Volumes and SharesWorking with Volumes Understanding RAIDCreating New Volumes RAIDPublic Shares Working with SharesPrivate Shares Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users Special Features of SharesSetting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor ServerCreating and Modifying User Groups Managing BlackArmor UsersWorking with User Accounts 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 LEDs Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerMonitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen 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 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 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 To or From an External USB Drive Backing Up Files with BlackArmor BackupBacking Up Files Between Servers Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor ServerRetrieving 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 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