Seagate 440, 420 manual Features of the BlackArmor Server

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About the BlackArmor Server

•BlackArmor Manager—A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up, modify, and monitor your BlackArmor server from your computer (or even remotely)

•BlackArmor Backup—Software that helps you back up files, applications, and even operating systems to your BlackArmor server

Features of the BlackArmor Server

Note: The features described in this section are shown in the graphics on page 11.

The BlackArmor server includes:

•Four Serial ATA (SATA) disk drives that are hot-swappable(easily removable and replaceable). The disk drives are enclosed by the server door.

•Two Ethernet, or LAN, ports that let you access the server from your local network or over the Internet.

The server’s two LAN ports can be configured for link aggregation, which means you can connect both LAN ports to your network at the same time and improve transfer performance. Your BlackArmor server then uses both network connections simultaneously so that it can transfer data at a faster rate. See page 38.

Alternatively, you can use one LAN port to connect to your network and the other LAN port to set up replication, or archive backup, where an exact copy of the data on your BlackArmor server is created and maintained on a second BlackArmor server. See page 37.

•Four USB ports that let you back up data directly to or from a portable USB drive, connect a USB printer that everyone on your local network can use, or connect an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS).

•LEDs representing the ports, disk drives, and server that indicate activity and status. See page 40.

•LCD screen that displays current server settings and status information, including messages that appear when an event (a problem or change in setting) occurs on the server. Buttons beside the screen help you scroll up and down through the available information. See page 39.

When the LEDs indicate a change in setting or status, information about this change appears on the LCD screen.

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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 Kit Contents PrefaceAbout This Guide 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 Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User About BlackArmor AdministratorsWhat You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server How to Get Started BlackArmor Administrators Start HereAbout 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 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access Enabling Global Access to the Server administrator taskDistributing BlackArmor User Information Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor Server Enabling Global Access as a UserUsing Your Seagate Global Access Account Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server Setting Your BlackArmor as an iTunes 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 VolumesWorking with Shares Private 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 QuotasManaging BlackArmor Users Working with User AccountsCreating and Modifying User Groups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Improving Performance with Link Aggregation Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media ServerMonitoring Your BlackArmor Server Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD ScreenMonitoring 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 SettingsFile Protocol Settings Dynamic Domain Name System DNS SettingsNetwork Time Protocol NTP Settings Power Saving SettingsUninterruptible Power Supply UPS Settings Web Access Protocol SettingsWorkgroup and Domain Settings Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance Maintaining Your BlackArmor ServerKeeping the Server’s Firmware Current Resetting Your BlackArmor Server Access Limitations Tips for BlackArmor UsersUnderstanding Your BlackArmor User Account 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 Files with BlackArmor Backup Backing Up Files Between ServersBacking 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 Solving Problems General Troubleshooting TipsCommon Problems and Solutions Can’t access a share Can’t access a file on a shareCan’t log in to BlackArmor Manager 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