Page 2 - BlackArmor NAS 440 User Guide
BlackArmor NAS 440 User Guide © 2009 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of t...
Page 3 - Contents
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 3 Contents Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Kit Contents . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - About This Guide; Kit Contents
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 7 About This Guide 1. Preface • About This Guide • Kit Contents • System Requirements • Finding More Information About This Guide This User Guide provides all the information you need to successfully set up and use your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 440/420 (BlackArmor server). ...
Page 7 - System Requirements
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 8 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 ...
Page 8 - Introduction; Main Components of the BlackArmor Server Kit
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 9 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 ...
Page 9 - Features of the BlackArmor Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 10 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 ope...
Page 11 - What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server; About BlackArmor Administrators
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 12 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor Server In general, you can use your BlackArmor server to: • Create a central storage place for the files you want to share with other people on your local network or over the Internet. • Crea...
Page 12 - About BlackArmor Users; How to Get Started; BlackArmor Administrators Start Here
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 13 How to Get Started About BlackArmor Users All BlackArmor users, including administrators, can: • Save and share files on the BlackArmor server • Back up files to the BlackArmor server • Access the BlackArmor server over the Web, using Seagate Global Access • Download la...
Page 13 - BlackArmor Users Start Here
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 14 How to Get Started BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with your BlackArmor server: 1. Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup software • Your BlackArmor log in name and passw...
Page 15 - Setup Steps for Administrators; Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 16 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you are not a BlackArmor administrator, skip to page 24. Installing the BlackArmor Server and Software Before you begin: • Ensure that your computer meets the requirements listed on page 8. • Ensure that y...
Page 16 - Connecting to the Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 17 Setup Steps for Administrators Connecting to the Server To connect to your BlackArmor server: 1. Double-click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop (Windows) or in your Applications folder (Mac). When BlackArmor Discovery opens, it automatically searches for all...
Page 17 - Completing the Initial Setup
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 18 Setup Steps for Administrators Completing the Initial Setup The first time you log in to your BlackArmor server, the setup wizard opens. To complete the setup: 1. Click Next . 2. Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement, then click I Agree . 3. Customize your serve...
Page 18 - Creating Custom Shares
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 19 Setup Steps for Administrators Creating Custom Shares Your BlackArmor server comes with two preconfigured shares: Download and Public. If these two shares meet your current needs, skip to “Creating User Accounts” on page 20. You can also create your own custom shares us...
Page 19 - Creating User Accounts
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 20 Setup Steps for Administrators Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor server comes with one administrator account only. Your next step is to use BlackArmor Manager to create individual user accounts. Part of creating user accounts is assigning each user access to the de...
Page 20 - Distributing BlackArmor User Information; Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access; Enabling Global Access to the Server (administrator task)
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 21 Setup Steps for Administrators Distributing BlackArmor User Information Once you have created user accounts, provide these items to each BlackArmor user so they can get started using your BlackArmor server: • The BlackArmor Discovery software • The BlackArmor Backup sof...
Page 21 - Enabling Global Access as a User; Using Your Seagate Global Access Account; Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 22 Setup Steps for Administrators Enabling Global Access as a User Once Global Access is enabled on the server by the administrator, each user must also enable access for their user account. 1. Log in to the server with your user account. 2. In the Menu bar, select Global ...
Page 22 - Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server; Next Steps for Administrators
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 23 Setup Steps for Administrators Setting Your BlackArmor as a Media Server You can use your BlackArmor server to share digital photos, videos and music with people on your local network. To set up your BlackArmor server as a media server: 1. In the menu bar, select Media ...
Page 23 - Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 24 Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users • Store all your photos, videos, and music files to the server and use it as a media server so that everyone on your network can access your files (see page 38). • Monitor the server locally or remotely (see page 39). The remainder of th...
Page 24 - Creating a Seagate Global Access Account
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 25 Setup Steps for BlackArmor Users 10. If you have access to more than one share, continue to find and map additional shares as needed. Note: You can map as many public and private shares as you need to. However, to map more than one private share, each private share must...
Page 26 - Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 28 Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator BlackArmor administrators have full access to all features and settings on the BlackArmor server, and to all files stored on it. Your role as a BlackArmor administrator is to: • Manage the s...
Page 27 - Your BlackArmor
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 29 Your BlackArmor Server’s Default Settings Your BlackArmor Server’s Default Settings Your BlackArmor server is preconfigured with settings that are appropriate for typical use, so that you can get started storing, sharing, and protecting your files right away: • User acc...
Page 28 - Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage; Understanding Volumes and Shares
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 30 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage You may need to use the default user name and password again in the future, if the server is ever reset to its initial configuration. • Global Access setting —The BlackArmor server is not preconfigured to be accessed over...
Page 29 - Working with Volumes; Understanding RAID
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 31 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage • Volume C: Media Files You could then create one or more folders (shares) in each volume to suit your needs: • Volume A: Business Files • Share 1: Client Files • Share 2: Financial Files • Share 3: Human Resources Files ...
Page 30 - Creating New Volumes
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 32 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage This table explains the different levels of RAID supported by your BlackArmor server. Seagate recommends that only users familiar and comfortable with RAID technology make changes to the server’s RAID protection. Creating...
Page 31 - Working with Shares; Private Shares; Public Shares
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 33 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Working with Shares Shares on the BlackArmor server can be either public (open to everyone, with some restrictions) or private (restricted to one user account only). As a BlackArmor administrator, you can create, modify, ...
Page 32 - Special Features of Shares; Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 34 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Special Features of Shares These features are available on any share. You can enable or disable them, as required for the purpose of the share: • File Protocol Support —Files are shared between computers on a network usin...
Page 33 - Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 35 Managing BlackArmor Volumes, Shares, and Storage Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas As a BlackArmor administrator, you can set a grace time limit, which allows a quota to exceed its storage limitations for a period of time. If the quota is reached, you can temporari...
Page 34 - Managing BlackArmor Users; Working with User Accounts; Creating and Modifying User Groups
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 36 Managing BlackArmor Users Managing BlackArmor Users This section describes the features of a user account and provides an overview of how to set up new accounts using BlackArmor Manager. For step-by-step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager, refer to the online Hel...
Page 35 - Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 37 Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Protecting Your BlackArmor Files with Archive Backups Your BlackArmor server has two LAN ports, one of which must be used to connect the server to your local network (port 1 by default). You can use both LAN ports si...
Page 36 - Improving Performance with Link Aggregation; Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 38 Improving Performance with Link Aggregation 5. Schedule an archive backup to occur on a recurring basis by using the Backup Manager Schedule in the Storage menu. Improving Performance with Link Aggregation The two LAN ports on your BlackArmor server can be configured fo...
Page 37 - Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server; Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 39 Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server BlackArmor Manager and the BlackArmor server itself provide many ways to monitor the server’s activity and status: • Monitoring Status with the Server’s LCD Screen • Monitoring Status with the Server’s ...
Page 38 - Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server; Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 40 Monitoring Your BlackArmor Server Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server 1. The System Status LED will indicate when there’s a problem. When it’s blue, the server and its components are working properly. If the System Status LED turns amber, a problem has occurred. 2. Che...
Page 39 - Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART; Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 41 Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART Note: Only BlackArmor administrators can complete a SMART diagnosis. You can use BlackArmor Manager to perform SMART diagnoses on the server’s disk drives. SMART stands for Self-Mo...
Page 40 - Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings; Power Saving Settings
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 42 Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings Note: Only people familiar with Dynamic DNS should try changing these settings. Dynamic DNS is a way of maintaining the link between an unchanging domain name (like www.seagate....
Page 41 - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Settings
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 43 Changing the BlackArmor Server’s Advanced Settings You add SSL support to your BlackArmor server by entering an SSL certificate and key pair. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Settings An uninterruptible power supply is a power supply that has a battery in it that main...
Page 42 - Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server; Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 44 Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server Maintaining Your BlackArmor Server This section explains the basic things you may need to do to properly maintain your BlackArmor. This section discusses: • “Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance” on page 44 • “Keeping the Server’s Fir...
Page 43 - Resetting Your BlackArmor Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 45 Resetting Your BlackArmor Server • Automatic firmware updates —BlackArmor Manager downloads new firmware versions, completes the update process, and restarts the server. You can start the update immediately or schedule the update for a more convenient time. You can also...
Page 44 - Tips for BlackArmor® Users; Access Limitations
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 47 Introduction 5. Tips for BlackArmor® Users • Introduction • Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account • Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor Server • Backing Up Your Files • Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web • Downloading Large Web Files to Your Blac...
Page 45 - Storage Space Limitations
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 48 Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account Private Shares Private shares are password protected and restricted to use by people designated by your Black-Armor administrator. Once the BlackArmor administrator creates a user account, you can limit access to a private shar...
Page 46 - Grace Time Limits for Quotas; Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor Server; Backing Up Your Files
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 49 Accessing Shares and Files on the BlackArmor Server See your BlackArmor administrator to find out if the shares you can access have automatic download sorting (referred to in BlackArmor Manager as “Drag & Sort”) enabled. Grace Time Limits for Quotas If there is a st...
Page 47 - Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup; Backing Up Files Between Servers; Backing Up To or From an External USB Drive
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 50 Backing Up Your Files Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup BlackArmor Backup is a full backup software application with a wide range of features that let you customize a backup system to suit your needs. You can use BlackArmor Backup to start a backup whenever you wa...
Page 48 - Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web; Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 51 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web If your BlackArmor administrator has enabled Global Access on the server, sign up for a free Global Access account so you can access your BlackArmor server files over the Web. Seag...
Page 49 - Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 52 Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin To set up a Web download job, open BlackArmor Manager (see page 17). The Downloader Man-agement function is in the Storage menu. For step-by-step instructions for downloading Web files, refer to the BlackArmor Manager online...
Page 50 - General Troubleshooting Tips; Common Problems and Solutions; I can’t connect to the server over the local network.
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 53 General Troubleshooting Tips 6. Solving Problems This chapter provides solutions to the most common problems you may encounter while setting up and using your BlackArmor® server: • General Troubleshooting Tips • Common Problems and Solutions • Resetting Your BlackArmor ...
Page 52 - Technical Specifications
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 55 7. Technical Specifications Network Connection • 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 network connectors, with support for link aggregation USB Ports • 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 at front, 3 at rear) Power Supply • 90W external power supply (full range AC input; 19V DC output) Disk Dri...
Page 58 - Index
BlackArmor® NAS User Guide 63 Index Index A administrator password 17 administrators 7 allocating space to users 34 limiting storage space 34 setting time limits 49 time limits for storage 49 tips for getting started 13 alerts 40 automatic firmware updates 44 B BlackArmor components 9 default settin...
