Seagate NAS 400 User's Guide

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420User Guide

About the BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 11• A Reset button that lets you reset your BlackArmor server user name and

What You Can Do With the BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 12What You Can Do With the BlackArmor ServerIn general, you c

How to Get StartedBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 13• Reset the server’s name and password to the original settingsAbout BlackArmor Us

How to Get StartedBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 1410. (Optional) Turn your BlackArmor server into a media server so that BlackArmor u

IntroductionBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 153. Getting Started with Your BlackArmor® Server• Introduction• Setup Steps for Administr

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 16Setup Steps for AdministratorsIf you are not a BlackArmor administrator

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 173. Insert the installation CD into your computer.The installation wiza

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 18Completing the Initial SetupThe first time you log in to your BlackArmo

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 19To create custom shares:1. In the menu bar, select Storage, click Shar

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 203. Customize the account as required:• User Name: Name user enters when

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Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 21Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global AccessNote: This st

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 226. Click Submit.See the Global Access user documentation for help grant

Setup Steps for AdministratorsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 23Your BlackArmor server can also function as an iTunes server so that B

Getting Started as a BlackArmor UserBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 24The remainder of this guide introduces the server’s features and

Getting Started as a BlackArmor UserBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 25• To map a share, select the share you want, then click Map.• If

Getting Started as a BlackArmor UserBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 26Global Access sends an invitation to join to the email address yo

IntroductionBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 274. Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server• Introduction• Your Role as a BlackArmo

Your Role as a BlackArmor AdministratorBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 28Your Role as a BlackArmor AdministratorBlackArmor administrato

Your BlackArmor Server’s Default SettingsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 29Your BlackArmor Server’s Default SettingsYour BlackArmor se

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 30You may need to use the default user name and password

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 3ContentsContents1. Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 31• Volume C: Media FilesYou could then create one or m

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 32This table explains the different levels of RAID suppo

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 33Working with SharesShares on the BlackArmor server ca

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 34Special Features of SharesThese features are available

Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares and StorageBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 35Setting Grace Time for Exceeded QuotasAs a BlackArmor

Managing BlackArmor UsersBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 36Managing BlackArmor UsersThis section describes the features of a user accou

Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Network BackupsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 37Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Network B

Setting up Aggregation FailoverBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 38The authentication information displays. This information is used when

Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 39Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor Manager and the BlackAr

Monitoring Your BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 40Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server1. The System Status LED will in

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 4Contents4. Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Introduction .

Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced SettingsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 41Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMARTNote: Only

Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced SettingsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 42Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) SettingsNote: Onl

Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced SettingsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 43You add SSL support to your BlackArmor server by e

Maintaining Your BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 44Maintaining Your BlackArmor ServerThis section explains the basic t

Resetting Your BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 45• Automatic firmware updates—BlackArmor Manager downloads new firmwa

IntroductionBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 475. Tips for BlackArmor® Users• Introduction• Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account•

Understanding Your BlackArmor User AccountBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 48Private Shares Private shares are password protected and re

Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 49Grace Time Limits for QuotasIf there is a storage

Backing Up Your FilesBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 50Backing Up Your FilesTo protect your important files from loss, corruption, or a

Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the WebBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 51Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the WebIf your Blac

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 5ContentsUnderstanding Your BlackArmor User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Acc

Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle BinBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 52Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle BinShares on y

General Troubleshooting TipsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 536. Solving ProblemsThis chapter provides solutions to the most common pr

Common Problems and SolutionsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 54Enable Email Setup in BlackArmor Manager and then send a test email.I ca

Removing and Replacing a Disk DriveBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 55Removing and Replacing a Disk DriveFollow these steps to replace

Removing and Replacing a Disk DriveBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 565. Locate the failed hard drive. Ensure that there is no activity

Removing and Replacing a Disk DriveBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 578. Position (hold) the hard drive/carrier so that the drive label

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 597. Technical SpecificationsNetwork Connection• 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 network connectorsUSB Po

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 618. Glossaryaccess levelAlso known as permission level, the amount of access any person has to the Bl

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 62group accountIn BlackArmor Manager, a collection of user accounts grouped together to make it faster

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 63NTP (Network Time Protocol) serverSynchronizes the date and time of computers and servers on a netwo

About This GuideBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 71. Preface• About This Guide• Kit Contents• System Requirements• Finding More Informa

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 64Seagate Global AccessA service that you can use to view, download, share, and work with the files sto

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 65power for you to save whatever files you’re working on and properly power off the computer or server

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 67IndexIndexAadministrator password 17administrators 7allocating space to users 34limiting storage spa

IndexBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 68LCD screen 10, 11, 39LCD screen navigation buttons 11LEDs 10, 39link aggregation 10, 28, 37, 38

BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 69IndexSystem Status LED 11Ttechnical specifications 59time limits 49troubleshooting 53Uupdating the f

System RequirementsBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 8System RequirementsAny computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor server

IntroductionBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 92. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420• Introduction• About the BlackArmor Serv

About the BlackArmor ServerBlackArmor® NAS 440/420 User Guide (Version 3) 10• BlackArmor Manager—A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up,