Maxtor manual Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive.

Connecting this storage solution to your network in a home or small office is a simple and economical way for users to share and backup files. Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of use and helpful software features that automate configura- tion, privacy and more. The simple installation allows you to start using your drive as quickly as possible. You can also change settings on your drive at any time, and manage user access through Safari or other web browsers.

Shared Storage II Features

Instantly add storage to your network, back up files across every compatible Macintosh on your network, and stream music, videos and photos from your drive to your home entertainment system.

Simple Installation and Setup

–Automatically configure the drive to your network

–Manage the drive using our simple user interface

–Connect and share additional hard drives using the drive’s 2 USB ports

–Easily store and share access to files, photos, music and videos

–Organize files automatically using Drag and Sort™

–Give users full access to public folders, while keeping others private

–Get backup and storage status for all users with SimpleView™

–Back up user files/folders to an external USB drive

–Protect data on all of your networked Macs using Maxtor® Backup

–Playback of Videos, Music and Photos

–Use our media streaming feature to play digital photos, music and video on a networked home entertainment system - even without turning on your Macintosh

–Connect automatically through a UPnP™ AV compatible digital media adapter

About this Guide

The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide:

Bold Used for menu, command, and keyboard selections you make and screens you will see.

Italics Used for emphasis and to identify new terms.

Components

Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1 SOLUTION FEATURES

1.Status Lights

2.Power Switch

3.Power Connector

4.USB 2.0 Ports

5.Ethernet Port

6.Security Lock

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideAbout this Guide Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup ComponentsSystem Requirements Handling PrecautionsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Power Connecting the Ethernet CableConnect the Drive Front Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive SimpleView Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions HomeHome and Business Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Business FoldersTo Create a Public Home User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountWhat’s New? SettingsConnect to a User Account Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementAutomatic Backups On/Off Clean Up Deleted FilesDelete Historical Versions Restore Most Recent Files and Folders RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons To Enable Media Server Using Media ServerExit Storing Audio Resetting Your Shared Storage II DriveShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Security Lock Media ServingConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Create and Use Shared Folders Creating Shared FoldersCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Folders and their Sorted File TypesAdding Drag and Sort Folders Backup SettingsAdding Drag and Sort File Types Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore Backup Log File SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks To Open or Start the Web UI Accessing the Web UIThrough your browser application Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountTo Change the Password on a User Account Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Delete User AccountsShared Folders Management Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Shared Folder BackupClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Back UpSelect Network Settings Network SettingsClick Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click System UpdateClick Format USB Drive Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Using USB Printers with Your Shared Storage Using External USB Drives with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100