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1. 2 Install the BlackArmor software see page 18 You don t need to install BlackArmor Backup if you are already using other software for regular file backups 3 Connect to the server and the folder shares you have access to using BlackArmor Discovery see page 19 4 Share your files by saving them to shares that can be accessed by other people on your local network or over the Web 5 Optional Create a full backup of your important files or set up recurring backups using BlackArmor Backup see page 48 6 Optional lf a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server add it to your list of available printers following your operating system s instructions BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 15 Introduction 3 Getting Started with Your BlackArmor Server e Introduction e Setup Steps for Administrators e Getting Started as a BlackArmor User Introduction This chapter provides step by step instructions for installing and setting up your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software If you are not a BlackArmor administrator skip to page 26 Note Foran overview of the setup steps see How to Get Started on page 14 This illustration shows the layout and location of a typical BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software setup Administrator Installs BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup optional Users Install BlackArmor Discovery BlackArmor Backup optional USB Printer BlackAr
2. File Protocol Support on Shares Files are accessed by computers on a network using standard file protocols See Special Features of Shares for information about the supported protocols Accessing Shares and Files on the Server After you have connected to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and mounted mapped the shares you can access you can immediately begin saving files to the server Note You can mount map as many public and private shares as you need to However to mount map more than one private share each private share must have the same log on credentials You can access the shares on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server e Locally the way you would access any network drive on your computer for instance using Windows Explorer See page 26 for help mounting mapping shares to your computer e Remotely over the Web using Seagate Global Access if your BlackArmor administrator has enabled Global Access on the server For more information about Global Access see page 27 Once you have successfully accessed a share you can view and download files from the share and upload and back up files to that share if you have permission see page 45 See your BlackArmor administrator for help getting access to the shares you need and understanding your viewing downloading and uploading permissions BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 47 Backing Up Your Files Backing Up Your Files To protect your important files from loss corr
3. 33 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage Note To mount map more than one private share at a time each private share must have the same log on credentials Private shares are created as part of a BlackArmor user s account To create a private share open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 User accounts are in the Access menu To modify a share s permission settings open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Share permissions are in the Access menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help Public Shares Public shares are not restricted and BlackArmor users can mount map as many public shares as they need to To create a public share open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Shares are in the Storage menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help 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 e File Protocol Support Files are shared between computers on a network using standard file protocols You can set a share to support any or all of these protocols e CIFS Common Internet File System Lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to install special software e FTP File Transfer Protocol Provides secure file sharing over the Internet between your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and oth
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5. Drag amp Sort feature using BlackArmor Manager See the BlackArmor Manager online help for more information To set up your BlackArmor server as a media server 1 In the menu bar select Media then click Media Service 2 Beside Service select Enable 3 Set the default sorting method for media files if required then click Submit BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 24 Setup Steps for Administrators Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server can also function as an iTunes server so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed or to an iPod connected to a network computer 4 Seta recurring time for the server to check for new music You can set the time from every five minutes to once a day 5 Click Submit to save the settings The media service is enabled Creating Media and Music Folders Follow these steps if you need to create the Media Server folders 1 Start BlackArmor Discovery 2 Select the server e Windows Select the server and then click View Drive Details e Mac Select the server in the upper table of the Discovery window and then click Mount Share with the Public share selected in the lower table 3 Select the Public share and then click View Windows or double click the mounted share Mac The share opens 4 Create the following folders exactly as shown Our Music Our Pictures Our Videos You can now place your files to share in the appropria
6. User Information 22 Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access 23 Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server 24 Setting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 as a Media Server 24 Next Steps for Administrators WR KK ee KK 25 Getting Started as a BlackArmor User 0000000 2c eee 26 Optional Steps i kk kk kk kK kK kK kK KK KK KK tee 27 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account A RR RR KK KS 27 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 3 Contents 4 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server 29 IMMFOGUCLION airia anus Qk eae ae a eka eae Ser ae Fhe kaa 29 Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator 20000005 30 Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server s Default Settings 31 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage 0 0000 eee 32 Understanding Volumes and Shares 000000 ee eee 32 Working with Volumes kk te bee KK KK KK KI KIR KK KK KK KK 33 Working with Shares i kk ee hese KK KK KK KK KI KK KK KK KK KK 33 Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users 35 Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas 0005 35 Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server 35 Managing BlackArmor Users 0000 00 cece eee eee eae 36 Working with User Accounts 00 KK KK eee KI KIRI K KK eee 36 Creating and Modifying User Groups kk kk kk kK KK KK KK KK
7. bi dees 7 System Requirements kk kk kK kK kK kK ee eens 8 Finding More Information kk kk kk kK KK KK KK ee 8 2 All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 110 9 Introduction 2 0 ee eee eee eens 9 About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server XX kk kK KK KK RR RR RR KK 9 Main Components of the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Kit 9 Features of the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server n 10 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User 13 About BlackArmor Administrators 2 00000 eee eee 13 About BlackArmor Users 0 00 000 ee eee eee eee 13 How to Get Started kk KK KK ee eee eee 14 BlackArmor Administrators Start Here 202020000 14 BlackArmor Users Start Here kk kK KK KK KK KK KK RR RR KK 15 3 Getting Started with Your BlackArmor Server 17 IntrodUCHION j s gt a sk a ak a ese eee dees Sea la oT a y a ee 8 y 17 Setup Steps for Administrators n kK KK KK RR ee eee 18 Installing the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server and Software 18 Connecting to the Server 0 00 kK KK KK KK KK ee 19 Completing the Initial Setup kk kk KK KK KK K R RR KK KK KK 20 Creating Custom Shares kk kk kk kk kK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK kk 20 Creating User Accounts aasa kk kK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK KK ke 21 Distributing BlackArmor NAS 110
8. entered enter your Seagate Global Access email address and password 4 Click Sign In to Your Account See the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people access to your private share Connecting a USB Printer to Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Note This step is optional Only BlackArmor administrators can set up a printer You can make a USB printer available on your local network by connecting it to your server To connect a printer 1 Ensure that the printer is powered off 2 Use a high quality USB cable to connect the printer to the USB port on the back of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server 3 Power on the printer and install the driver on your computer if you haven t already following the manufacturer s instructions 4 Have other people on your local network add the USB printer to their list of available printers following the instructions for their operating system The printer is now available to all BlackArmor users The Printer Manager is in the BlackArmor Manager s Network menu See the online help for more information Setting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 as a Media Server Note This step is optional Only BlackArmor administrators can enable the media server feature You can use your BlackArmor server to share digital photos videos and music with people on your local network The media folders in which you place your files Our Music Our Pictures and Our Videos are available once you enable the
9. has four main components e The BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Hardware that includes the disk drive that stores and protects your files e BlackArmor Discovery Software that finds and connects your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to your computer e BlackArmor Manager A tool embedded in the server that helps you set up modify and monitor your BlackArmor NAS 110 server from your computer or even remotely using a Web browser BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 9 About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server e BlackArmor Backup Software that helps you back up files applications and even operating systems to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server You can also restore your system and data using this software See the BlackArmor Backup User Guide for details Features of the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server The BlackArmor NAS 110 server includes e One Serial ATA SATA disk drive e One Ethernet or LAN port that let you access the server from your local network or over the Internet e Two USB ports e The rear port lets you back up data directly to or from a portable USB drive or connect a USB printer that everyone on your local network can use or connect an Uninterruptable Power Supply UPS e The front USB port on the BlackArmor server is used for the OneTouch backup feature To use this backup feature connect a USB flash drive to the front USB port and then press the OneTouch button when the button lights The contents from the USB devi
10. if you want to divide the total storage space into smaller amounts that you can allocate for different uses For instance you could create a second volume to hold different types of information e Volume A Business and Media Files e Volume B Backup File Storage You could then create one or more folders shares in each volume to suit your needs e Volume A Business Files e Share 1 Client Files e Share 2 Financial Files e Share 3 Human Resources Files e Volume B Backup File Storage e Share 1 Daily Backups e Share 2 Month end Backups BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 32 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage Working with Volumes By default the available storage space in your BlackArmor NAS 110 server is configured into one volume Creating New Volumes As a BlackArmor administrator you can create all the shares you want in the default volume or you can create a second volume using BlackArmor Manager When you create a volume you can specify the size of the volume any remaining space is available for the second volume You can have one or two volumes on the drive providing the first volume does not use all of the drive s space For instance you could use half the drive s space for Volume A and the other half of the space on the drive to create Volume B To create a new volume open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Volumes are in the Storage menu For more information on volumes including deleting and mod
11. of only part of a single disk drive Web access protocol The rules for sending information over the Internet Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server has two Web access protocol choices HTTP and HTTPS workgroup A collection of computers on a network that share resources BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 58 Index Index A administrator password 79 administrators 7 allocating space to users 35 limiting storage space 35 setting time limits 47 time limits for storage 47 tips for getting started 4 alerts 40 automatic firmware updates 44 B backup front USB port 49 OneTouch about 0 server to server 48 USB drive 48 BlackArmor components 9 default settings 3 description 9 email alerts 40 features 0 initial connections 79 LEDs 39 maintenance 43 power saving 41 resetting the server 44 safety 43 setup wizard 20 SMART diagnosis 40 specifications 53 troubleshooting 5 updating the firmware 44 BlackArmor Backup 0 BlackArmor Discovery 9 BlackArmor Manager 9 Cc connecting to server 9 D default administrator password 9 default server settings 3 default settings resetting the server 44 Discovery Tool 9 disk drive 70 disk drives SMART diagnosis 40 domains 43 drag amp sort 34 Dynamic DNS 41 E email alerts 40 Ethernet port 0 events 40 F file service support 34 file services 41 files sorting during downloading 34 firmware updates 44 automatic 44 manual 44 FTP 34 G Global Access create account 27 enab
12. the account as required User Name Name user enters when logging in Admin Rights Sets the user as a BlackArmor administrator Full Name User s name Password and Confirm Password Up to 15 alphanumeric characters that user enters when logging in Group Group of users to which this account belongs if any Create User Private Share Whether or not BlackArmor Manager should create a new private share for this account Volume Which volume if there is more than one the private share should be created in Services Which type s of file service should be supported by the private share Click Submit The new account appears in the list of user accounts Note You can make it faster and easier to manage access to shares by sorting users into user groups User groups allow you to modify share access for individuals or entire groups from a single window See Creating and Modifying User Groups on page 36 for more information Distributing BlackArmor NAS 110 User Information Once you have created user accounts provide these items to each BlackArmor user so they can get started using your BlackArmor NAS 110 server The BlackArmor Discovery software The BlackArmor Backup software optional The user s BlackArmor NAS 110 log in name and password The names of the shares that the user has access to and the limitations of their access read only for instance if any A copy of this guide and the section the user should read to g
13. you are part of a large corporation with an IT department Seagate highly recommends using the DHCP network mode 8 Click Next to complete the setup 9 Review the contents of the setup summary Click Back to make any necessary changes or click Finish to complete the setup Creating Custom Shares Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server comes with two preconfigured shares Download and Public If these two shares meet your current needs skip to Creating User Accounts on page 21 You can also create your own custom shares using the BlackArmor Manager Web interface You might want to do this if you want to store files by category such as client files project files or financial archive files or if you want to store files by business team such as marketing accounting or sales BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 20 Setup Steps for Administrators To create custom shares 1 In the menu bar select Storage click Shares then click the Add icon 2 Enter a name for the new share To make the share easy to recognize on the server give it a name that s descriptive and easy to remember 3 Enter a description of the share 4 Select the share s owner from the drop down list of all user accounts See Creating User Accounts to create individual user accounts 5 Select the types of protocols you want the share to support See page 34 6 Select the volume in which to create the share if there is more than one volume on
14. AS 110 server to a UPS and customize the UPS settings in BlackArmor Manager You can specify when you want the UPS to power off the BlackArmor NAS 110 server if you are not present at the time You can choose to have the server shut down when e The battery life of the UPS reaches 15 of full power or the battery has five minutes of life left or less Or e A specified amount of time has passed since the power failure began You can specify the amount of time Web Access Protocol Settings By default your BlackArmor NAS 110 server is set to the HTTP Web access protocol HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and is the most common way that data and files are stored on the Internet You can set your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to use HTTPS HTTP over Secure Socket Layer if you have set SSL on the server See Secure Socket Layer SSL Settings on page 42 Workgroup and Domain Settings By default your BlackArmor NAS 110 server is set as a workgroup A workgroup is a number of computers on a network that share resources You can add any computer to the server s workgroup or you can add the server to an existing workgroup BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 42 Maintaining Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Alternatively you can set your BlackArmor NAS 110 server as a domain member A domain is a group of computers administered as a single unit from a central location When you add the BlackArmor server as a domain
15. Guide 44 Introduction Tips for BlackArmor Users Introduction Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account Accessing Shares and Files on the Server Backing Up Your Files Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin Introduction This chapter provides tips and information that will help BlackArmor users get the most out of the BlackArmor NAS 110 server BlackArmor users can Store their files on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and share them with others Back up their files applications and even operating systems using BlackArmor Backup Access their BlackArmor NAS 110 files over the Web using Global Access if enabled Download large Web files directly to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server using the BlackArmor Manager Downloader Retrieve accidentally deleted files from the BlackArmor Manager Recycle Bin if enabled Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account This section describes the features and possible limitations of your BlackArmor user account Access Limitations Shares on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server can be either public open to everyone with some restrictions or private restricted to selected user accounts See your BlackArmor administrator to find out what your access limitations are BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 45 Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account Private Shares Private sh
16. P instead of a static IP address A DDNS service keeps track of changing IP addresses and forwards all network traffic for your domain name to whatever the current IP address is You can set up Dynamic DNS for your BlackArmor NAS 110 server using BlackArmor Manager You must select one of the DNS service providers then set a domain name for the server in BlackArmor Manager See the Web site of the DNS service provider you choose for more information To set up DDNS open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Dynamic DNS is in the Network menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help File Protocol Settings Files are shared between computers on a network using standard file service rules See Special Features of Shares on page 34 for information about the supported protocols Network Time Protocol NTP Settings An NTP time server synchronizes the date and time on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server NTP runs continually and adjusts the time on your BlackArmor server based on the NTP time server clock You can enable NTP service on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server by entering the Fully Qualified Domain Name FQDN or IP address of your NTP time server To set up the NTP service open BlackArmor Manager and then select General Setup from the System menu See the online Help for more information Power Saving Settings By default the disk drive in your BlackArmor NAS 110 server spins constantly whene
17. Seagate BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide BlackArmor NAS 110 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 their respective owners When referring to hard drive capacity one gigabyte or GB equals one billion bytes and one terabyte or TB equals one thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity In addition some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus will not be available for data storage Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes Actual quantities will vary based on various factors including file size file format features and application software Seagate reserves the right to change without notice product offerings or specifications Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U S A Open Source and License Source Information For information about the open source and licenses used with Seagate products please see the Seagate Web site at www seagate com support Contents Contents 1 Preface si a sore enii a ce cern een wig aoe E EE S a EE ans ah 7 About This Guide resas aka bea sda dea dreke oa kula dya la ee bw a Arda x 7 Kit Contents s raae ga a ea a a a aa a Ea a A E
18. Transport Layer Security is a type of encryption used to protect data being sent over a network or the Internet SSL uses a system of keys like secret passwords to send and receive files securely UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply A power supply that has a battery in it that maintains power to a computer or server in the event of a power failure A UPS is intended to provide enough power for you to save whatever files you re working on and properly power off the computer or server it s not meant to keep any system running for the duration of a power failure USB Universal Serial Bus The interface between your computer and the USB devices you plug into it Your computer communicates with USB devices through the USB interface BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 57 USB drive A portable disk drive that connects to a computer with a USB cable instead of being installed inside the computer itself Also known as a thumb drive jump drive flash drive or external USB hard drive user In BlackArmor Manager a person who can save back up and share files using the BlackArmor NAS 110 server but who can t modify user account group account share or server settings user account An account with a user name and password that a person uses to access the BlackArmor NAS 110 server User accounts have access level permissions associated with them volume Data storage space that can be made up of one or more disk drives or
19. ackup Note OneTouch backup is one way only from the USB drive to the BlackArmor server To use OneTouch backup 1 Connect a USB drive to the front USB OneTouch port Wait for the OneTouch button light to turn on before continuing 2 Press the OneTouch button The OneTouch light blinks indicating that the data is copying from the USB drive to the NAS 110 server A folder named OneTouch Backup is created in the server s Public share in which the data is stored Backup is complete when the light stops blinking It is now safe to disconnect the USB drive When performing subsequent backups existing files are not copied if they have not been modified Only new files are backed up Note The location of the OneTouch Backup folder can be changed to another share on the server using BlackArmor Manager Contact your BlackArmor administrator for assistance 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 NAS 110 server files over the Web Seagate Global Access is a service that you can use to view download and work with the files stored on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server from anywhere in the world share files stored on a private share or share your files with anyone outside of your network With Global Access you can e Download important business files or presentations from a cl
20. ailure by catching potential problems early Because only disk drives that support SMART can be tested with BlackArmor Manager ensure that you always use SMART disk drives in the server To run a SMART diagnosis open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 SMART tests are in the System menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help Changing the Server s Advanced Settings This section describes some of the server settings that you may want to modify to meet your current needs Note Where noted only people comfortable with advanced technology concepts should attempt to modify the server This section discusses e Dynamic Domain Name System DNS Settings on page 41 e File Protocol Settings on page 41 e Network Time Protocol NTP Settings on page 41 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 40 Changing the Server s Advanced Settings e Power Saving Settings on page 41 e Secure Socket Layer SSL Settings on page 42 e Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Settings on page 42 e Web Access Protocol Settings on page 42 e Workgroup and Domain Settings on page 42 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 com and the constantly changing IP address of a computer that uses DHC
21. anager online Help Backing Up To or From an External USB Drive Note This task can be done by an administrator only You can use BlackArmor Manager to back up your files or schedule backups from an external USB drive to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server or from your BlackArmor server to an external USB drive Note This backup method can only be completed using the USB port on the back of the server Use the front OneTouch USB port to quickly back up files to a predetermined folder on the server See Backing up Using the Front USB Port on page 49 for instructions on using the front USB port To begin a backup to or from an external USB drive insert the drive into the USB port on the back of the BlackArmor NAS 110 server see page 11 for help locating the server s USB BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 48 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web ports then open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 The Backup Manager is in the Storage menu For step by step instructions for backing up your files refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help Backing up Using the Front USB Port The front USB port on the BlackArmor server is used for the OneTouch backup feature which copies the contents from the attached USB flash drive to a predefined folder on the server Use this feature when you need to complete a quick backup of your files with no setup required Only USB flash or thumb drives can be used with OneTouch b
22. ares are password protected and restricted to use by people designated by your BlackArmor administrator Once the BlackArmor administrator creates a user account you can limit access to a private share by e Limiting access to this share to specified BlackArmor users only e Limiting some BlackArmor users to read only access Read only access means that you can view files on the share but can t edit those files or upload your own files to the share You have full access to your private share which allows you to save and back up your files to the share edit files on the share and download any files from the share to your computer or to a USB drive connected to the server see page 48 You can grant other people access to some or all of the files on your private share locally or remotely by using Global Access See page 27 for more information and for instructions on setting up a Global Access account Refer to the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people access to your private share Note To mount map more than one private share at a time each private share must have the same log on credentials Public Shares Public shares are not restricted and you can mount map as many public shares as you need to Storage Space Limitations Your BlackArmor administrator can limit the amount of storage space you re allowed to use on a specific share You may have space limitations on one share but not on another
23. ccess Remote access can also refer to shutting down or resetting the server using BlackArmor Manager instead of physically pressing the Power button See also local access BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 56 RSA key An encryption decoder that s part of SSL a type of encryption used to protect data being sent over a network or the Internet RSA stands for Rivest Shamir and Adelman who invented the technology Seagate Global Access A service that you can use to view download share and work with the files stored on your BlackArmor server from anywhere in the world You can also use Global Access to upload files to your BlackArmor server server A computer or device on a network that manages resources The BlackArmor server is a file server a storage appliance that s dedicated to storing files it can also be used as a print server a device that manages one or more printers share A folder on your BlackArmor server that stores and protects backup files as well as other files that can be accessed by other people SMART Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Technology built into disk drives that let them automatically monitor their own health and report on possible problems Not all disk drives have SMART support spin down Referring to disk drives a term that means to stop spinning SSL certificate Secure Socket Layer certificate part of the SSL encryption method SSL also known as
24. ce is copied to a predefined folder on the server This folder named OneTouch Backup is stored in the Public share See Backing up Using the Front USB Port on page 49 e LEDs representing the ports disk drive and server that indicate activity and status See page 39 e A Reset button on the bottom of the server that lets you reset your BlackArmor NAS 110 server user name and password to their factory default settings BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 10 About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server OneTouch Button System Status OneTouch USB Port 1 Hard Drive Activity Figure 1 Front of BlackArmor Server BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 11 What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Kensington Lock Power Button LAN Port USB Port 2 Figure 2 Back of BlackArmor Server What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server In general you can use your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to e Create a central storage place for the files you want to share with other people on your local network or over the Internet e Create and maintain automatic backup copies of all your files even your operating systems e Share your files contracts business presentations progress reports and so on with other people on your local network or with business clients over the Inte
25. ck that the server is powered on and connected to the network Run BlackArmor Discovery and try to reconnect with the server then launch BlackArmor Manager I can t log in to BlackArmor Manager Ensure that you are using a valid user name and password Remember that user names and passwords are case sensitive can t access a share Ensure that you have access to that share Ensure that you are using a valid user name and password Remember that user names and passwords are case sensitive The volume that contains the share may be degraded because of a disk drive error or failure Check the status of your server s disk drive see Monitoring Status with the Server s LEDs on page 39 for more information can t access a file on a share Ensure that you are allowed access to that file The volume that contains the share may be degraded because of a disk drive error or failure Check the status of your server s disk drive see Monitoring Status with the Server s LEDs on page 39 for more information I can t store any more files on a share because its volume is full If you are a user see your BlackArmor administrator If you are an administrator consider removing some of the files currently stored on the server A firmware upgrade failed Try to upgrade the firmware manually For further assistance contact Seagate Support at www seagate com support A volume is in degraded mode The disk drive may ha
26. ck the check box beside Backup Service The authentication information displays This information is used when restoring backed up files 5 Enter an authentication name and password for all aliases 6 Select the storage volume BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 37 Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server 7 Enter an alias name then click Add new alias 8 Click Submit The settings are saved 9 See the BlackArmor Manager online help for more information about the types of backup tasks you can set up Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server You can store photos videos and music on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server so that they can be accessed by anyone You can use BlackArmor Manager to turn the server into a media server and set it to download media files into default folders automatically For instance if a user was downloading music files they would download into the user s Music folder automatically You can also turn your BlackArmor NAS 110 server into an iTunes server so that a BlackArmor user can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed or to an iPod connected to a network computer To set up your BlackArmor NAS 110 server as a media server open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 and go to the Media menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 38 Monitoring Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Ser
27. ckArmor Manager 00000 eee eee 52 I can t access a share ic a als kwan kalan cee 52 I can t access a file on a share kk kk kk kK KK RR RR KK eee 52 can t store any more files on a share because its volume is full 52 A firmware upgrade failed kk kk KK KK KK KK KK RR RR RR KK KS 52 A volume is in degraded mode WW KK KK KK RR RR KK KK 52 can t get streaming music from the BlackArmor server 52 7 Technical Specifications l l kak kk kk RR KK RR KK RR eee 53 8 GlOSSaly 2262552 55 Yaa KE E NN ee Se TEA D G Wn 55 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 5 About This Guide 1 Preface e About This Guide e Kit Contents e System Requirements e 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 110 server BlackArmor NAS 110 server This guide contains complete setup instructions as well as reference information about the components and features of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server It also provides an overview of how you can get the most out of your server as your needs grow and change over time Note Step by step instructions for using the software tools are included in the online Help provided with the software Some of the topics in this guide apply to BlackArmor NAS 110 administrators only users that have access to the administrative features of your server Admin
28. e suggestions Ensure that the server is properly connected to your local network Check that the Ethernet cable is connected and functioning properly Ensure that your network is functioning properly Ensure that the server is properly connected to a power source and turned on Check that the drive is functioning properly Ensure that your computer meets the BlackArmor NAS 110 system requirements See System Requirements on page 8 for more information Ensure that your computer is running a supported Web browser See System Requirements on page 8 for a list of supported browsers Ensure that you are logging in with the correct administrator user name and password Remember that passwords are case sensitive Common Problems and Solutions This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur in BlackArmor Manager can t connect to the server over the local network Check that the server is powered on and connected to the network using the LAN Port Try connecting to the server from a different computer Try using a different Ethernet cable can t connect to the server over the Web Check that the server has Global Access enabled See Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access on page 22 Enable Email Setup in BlackArmor Manager and then send a test email BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 51 Common Problems and Solutions I can t open BlackArmor Manager Che
29. e 19 Groups are in the Access menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 36 Protecting Your Files with Network Backups Protecting Your Files with Network Backups You can set up NAS to NAS backup where a permanent link is created between your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and another server on your network and automatic and continuous backups of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server take place These continuous backups provide the best protection against data or device loss n Administrator Computer BlackArmor Server mn I I I l I l Cpe i Copies of files l I I I I I I stored here BlackArmor Client gestination Original source files stored here Use BlackArmor NAS 110 Manager to set up the network connection between the two servers the BlackArmor NAS 110 Client where your BlackArmor NAS 110 users files are stored and the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server where the copies or replicas of the files are stored and begin the initial backup You can then use BlackArmor NAS 110 Manager to schedule recurring backups To back up from your BlackArmor server to another server on your network you first need to enable the Backup Service 1 Open BlackArmor NAS 110 Manager see page 19 2 Inthe menu bar select Storage then click Backup Manager 3 In the Storage menu on the left side of the window click Server Setting 4 Cli
30. e for the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and all its settings An administrator can set up or delete user accounts group accounts and shares assign or remove access permissions modify any setting on the server and create other administrators See also user CIFS Common Internet File System A file system that lets people with different computers running Windows operating systems share files without having to install special software domain A group of computers administered as a single unit from a central location event A problem or change in setting on the BlackArmor server A change in the server s name or the failure of a disk drive are both server events external USB hard drive See USB drive firmware Software that s built into hardware format To format a disk drive is to prepare it for reading and writing data Formatting erases background information from a disk drive tests it and prepares it for use Formatting may destroy existing files on a disk drive You must format a disk drive before you can use it FTP File Transfer Protocol A format for exchanging files over the Internet FTP is commonly used to upload files to or download files from a server over the Internet BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 55 group account In BlackArmor Manager a collection of user accounts grouped together to make it faster and easier to manage access to shares All users in a group have the same level of access to any
31. e storage space available on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server by creating and modifying volumes and shares see page 32 Control access to the server by creating and managing BlackArmor user accounts see page 36 Keep your BlackArmor NAS 110 server running smoothly by monitoring the health of the server and its disk drive see page 39 Keep your BlackArmor NAS 110 server running smoothly by updating its firmware when new versions become available see page 44 As a BlackArmor administrator you can also take advantage of these features to get the most out of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server Create group accounts to make it faster and easier to manage access to shares User groups allow you to modify share access for individuals or entire groups from a single window see page 36 Protect the files stored on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server by setting up replication or recurring archive backups of the complete contents of the server see page 37 Set up the BlackArmor NAS 110 server as a media server so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer or media player with iTunes installed see page 38 Conserve energy and lower your power bill by setting the disk drive in your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to spin down stop spinning and enter a standby mode when it s not in use See page 41 Connect your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to a UPS which will provide enough power for you to save whatever files you re
32. e where the music files are stored install iTunes on your computer and begin streaming music following the iTunes instructions e Optional lf your BlackArmor administrator has enabled Global Access on the server sign up for a free Global Access account so you can access your BlackArmor NAS 110 server files over the Web See Creating a Seagate Global Access Account on page 27 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account Seagate Global Access is a service that you can use to view download share and work with the files stored on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server from anywhere in the world share files stored on a private share or share your files with anyone outside of your network To create a Seagate Global Access account 1 Go to the Seagate Global Access Web site at http globalaccess seagate com 2 The Seagate Global Access Sign In page opens Click the link to begin 3 On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page enter your email address below Don t have an account and then click Send BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 27 Getting Started as a BlackArmor User 4 The page refreshes to indicate that Seagate has sent you an email Global Access sends an invitation to join to the email address you entered the email contains a link to a Web page where you can open a Global Access account Follow the on screen instructions to open the account and log in to Global Access Click the Help button on the Global Access Web site f
33. eb download jobs in a queue and jobs take place automatically in the order in which they appear in the queue If a job isn t first in line it won t start right away As a BlackArmor administrator you can adjust the queue to re prioritize download jobs You can also impose limits on when Web download jobs can take place and how many can take place simultaneously never more than three You can limit Web downloads to evenings weekends or other slow times in the week Consider how much bandwidth your BlackArmor NAS 110 server has and how much of it you want consumed by lengthy downloads then set limits to prevent multiple large files from being downloaded simultaneously or during peak times when your server is busy with other tasks BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 35 Managing BlackArmor Users To adjust the Downloader settings for your BlackArmor NAS 110 server or to check the Downloader queue and re prioritize existing jobs open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Downloader Management is in the Storage menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help 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 Help Working with User Accounts Everyone who will be using your BlackArmor NAS 110 server need
34. er computers e NES Network File System Provides file sharing with computers running Linux or UNIX operating systems or computers running NFS client software e Recycle Bin Service You can protect the files on a share by enabling the BlackArmor Manager Recycle Bin When the Recycle Bin is enabled on a share BlackArmor Manager saves files deleted from the share so that they may be retrieved if you need them back e Drag amp Sort Service You can set a share to automatically download media files to a specific location on BlackArmor users computers based on the type of files being downloaded For instance downloaded music files would automatically be placed in a folder called Music To enable or disable any of these special features open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Shares are in the Storage menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 34 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users By default your BlackArmor NAS 110 server imposes no limits on a user s storage space except for the volume size set up for the user However as a BlackArmor administrator you can set storage space limits on any user account or share You can also set different limits for each user account for each share that a user has access to or set limits on some user accounts but not on others If a BlackArmor user fi
35. et started with the BlackArmor NAS 110 server BlackArmor Users Start Here on page 15 You can create copies of the software for each BlackArmor user from the supplied CD or download what you need from www seagate com support BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 22 Setup Steps for Administrators Making BlackArmor Accessible Using Seagate Global Access Note This step is optional Only BlackArmor administrators can enable global access for the server You can choose to make the BlackArmor NAS 110 server s files and folders accessible over the Web by enabling Global Access in BlackArmor Manager Seagate Global Access is a service that you can use to view download share and work with the files stored on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server from anywhere in the world You can also use Global Access to upload files to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server To access the BlackArmor NAS 110 server over the Web e The administrator must enable Global Access on the server using BlackArmor Manager This allows the server to be accessed remotely e Each user including the administrator must have a Global Access account to use this feature Anyone who wants to access the BlackArmor NAS 110 server over the Web must have their own Global Access account Accounts are free Enabling Global Access to the Server administrator task 1 In the menu bar select Access then click Global Access 2 Click the Enable check box 3 Click Submit Acce
36. ient s office anywhere in the world e Share files with clients without requiring them to use an FTP application BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 49 Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server e Upload important files from your laptop so that you know they re safe while you continue to travel e Grant other people access to files on your private share To access your BlackArmor NAS 110 server over the Web e Ensure that Global Access is enabled on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server See your BlackArmor administrator to find out more e Create a Global Access account Anyone who wants to access the BlackArmor NAS 110 server over the Web must have their own Global Access account Accounts are free See page 27 for instructions on setting up a Global Access account Refer to the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people access to your private share Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server BlackArmor Manager includes a special tool for downloading large files directly to the server from FTP and other sites on the Web This tool is called the Downloader and it allows your BlackArmor administrator to manage when large Web downloads take place so that the server isn t overwhelmed Downloader jobs may not begin immediately Web downloads take place automatically in the order in which they appear in the Downloader queue which can be adjusted by your BlackArmor administrator so if yo
37. ifying volumes see the online Help Working with Shares Shares on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server can be either public open to everyone with some restrictions or private restricted to selected user accounts As a BlackArmor administrator you can create modify or delete shares at any time as required However when you delete a share you lose all the files stored in that share Use caution when deleting shares from your server Private Shares A private share is associated with one user account and only BlackArmor users with permission can access that share Private shares are password protected As a BlackArmor administrator you can turn a private share into a public share by modifying the share s settings in BlackArmor NAS 110 Manager You can limit share access by e Granting access to specified BlackArmor users only e Limiting some BlackArmor users to read only access Read only access means that a BlackArmor user can view files on the share but can t edit those files or upload files to the share e Granting any BlackArmor user full access to the share which allows the user to save and back up files to the share edit files on the share and download any files from the share to a computer or to a USB drive connected to the server see page 48 The owner of the share can also grant other people access to some or all of the files on the share by using Global Access See page 27 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide
38. istrators only information is clearly identified Kit Contents Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server kit includes e BlackArmor NAS 110 server e Power adapter e Ethernet cable e Installation CD including software product documentation and warranty information e BlackArmor Quick Start Guide BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 7 System Requirements System Requirements Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 latest Service Pack installed e Mac OS X 10 4 11 or later Ethernet card Supported Web browsers e Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 7 or 8 Windows only e Apple Safari 3 4 or newer Windows or Mac e Mozilla Firefox 2 3 or newer Windows or Mac Additionally you need Local area network LAN or wireless LAN WLAN Network switch or router with at least one available Ethernet port Internet connection for remote access to server and software and firmware updates Finding More Information For more information about your BlackArmor NAS 110 server see BlackArmor NAS 110 Quick Start Guide printed BlackArmor Manager Help BlackArmor Discovery Help BlackArmor Backup User Guide BlackArmor Backup Help Readme file For more information please refer to the Seagate Web site at www seagate com BlackArmo
39. it Web downloads to specific days and times using BlackArmor Manager see page 35 Media Server settings The BlackArmor NAS 110 server is not preconfigured as a media server You can use BlackArmor Manager to turn the server into a media server for sharing of digital photos videos and music with people on your local network as well as BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 31 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage enable the iTunes service so that BlackArmor users can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed see page 24 Managing Volumes Shares and Storage This section discusses e Understanding Volumes and Shares e Working with Volumes e Working with Shares e Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users e Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas e Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server Understanding Volumes and Shares By default your BlackArmor NAS 110 server is configured with one volume and two shares Download and Public A volume is storage space that can be made up of one or more disk drives or of only part of a single disk drive A share is a folder Shares are created within volumes The default volume and shares are appropriate for typical use so that you can get started storing sharing and protecting your files right away However as a BlackArmor administrator you can also use BlackArmor Manager to create more volumes and shares on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server
40. l be accessing your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and assign each user access to the folder shares you created as required see page 21 Provide user account information to each BlackArmor user see page 22 Optional Make your server accessible over the Web by enabling Global Access in BlackArmor Manager see page 23 Optional Make a USB printer available to everyone on your local network by connecting it to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server see page 24 Optional Connect an Uninterruptable Power Supply to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to maintain power to the server in the event of a power failure see page 42 Optional Turn your server into a media server so that BlackArmor NAS 110 users can access music photos and videos see page 24 Continue with BlackArmor Users Start Here in the next section to begin using your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to save protect and share your own files BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 14 How to Get Started BlackArmor Users Start Here To get started with your BlackArmor NAS 110 server 1 Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator The BlackArmor Discovery software The BlackArmor Backup software Your BlackArmor NAS 110 log in name and password The names of the folder share s that you can access A description of any access limitations you have for instance read only access to a particular folder share A copy of the BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide
41. le 23 H help 8 HTTP 42 HTTPS 42 l information 8 iTunes server 25 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 59 Index K kit contents 7 L LAN port 0 LEDs 70 39 M maintaining the server 43 manual firmware updates 44 monitoring email alerts 40 LEDs 39 N network default settings 37 NFS 34 NTP 47 O OneTouch backup about 70 OneTouch button operating system support 8 P power 41 R recycle bin 34 requirements 8 Reset button 70 resetting the server 44 S safety 43 SATA 10 saving power 4 server default settings 3 disk drive 70 email alerts 40 initial connections 19 LAN port 0 LEDs 70 39 maintenance 43 power saving 41 Reset button 0 resetting 44 safety 43 setup wizard 20 SMART diagnosis 40 specifications 53 troubleshooting 5 updating the firmware 44 USB ports 0 setup wizard 20 shares default settings 37 drag amp sort service 34 file service support 34 limiting storage space 35 recycle bin service 34 time limits 47 SMART diagnosis 40 sorting files 34 specifications 53 SSL 42 status email alerts 40 LEDs 39 SMART diagnosis 40 system requirements 8 T technical specifications 53 time limits 47 troubleshooting 5 U updating the firmware 44 UPS 42 USB ports 0 user accounts default settings 37 WwW Web access BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 60 Index default settings 3 Web access protocol 42 workgroups 42 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 61
42. lls allocated storage space older or unneeded files must be removed by a BlackArmor administrator to make room for additional files To set storage space limits for BlackArmor users open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Storage space limits are set per Volume on the Quota page which is in the Storage menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help 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 temporarily allow additional storage space to be used You might do this to ensure users have time to identify what files to keep or to preserve usable storage space Once the grace date is reached no additional files can be added until space is made available To set the grace time for stored files open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 The grace time limit is set on the Quota page which is in the Storage menu See the BlackArmor Manager online Help for more information Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server BlackArmor Manager includes a special tool for downloading large files directly to the server from FTP and other sites on the Web This tool is called the Downloader and it allows BlackArmor administrators to manage when large Web downloads take place so that the server isn t overwhelmed The Downloader places W
43. member it is centrally managed by a Windows domain controller which provides another level of security when users attempt to access the server Users within the domain receive their own unique accounts and must be authenticated to receive access The domain s administrator must authorize the BlackArmor server as a domain member You must know the domain administrator s user name and password to add your server to a domain See the BlackArmor Manager online help for instructions on adding the server as a domain member Maintaining Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server This section explains the basic things you may need to do to properly maintain your BlackArmor NAS 110 server This section discusses e Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance on page 43 e Keeping the Server s Firmware Current on page 44 e Resetting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server on page 44 Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance Follow these guidelines to keep your BlackArmor NAS 110 server operating properly Failure to do so may result in slower performance or loss of data e Always shut down and restart the server using BlackArmor Manager for instructions refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help or by pressing the POWER button on the back Don t just unplug it or shut it down from a power bar e Keep the server on a flat level stable horizontal surface Keep it cool keep it dry and don t put anything on it or beside it that might block its ve
44. mor Switch or Optional NAS 110 Router Server BlackArmor Manager embedded on the server accessible using Web browser Figure 3 Typical BlackArmor NAS 110 Setup and Installation BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 17 Setup Steps for Administrators Setup Steps for Administrators If you are not a BlackArmor administrator skip to page 26 Installing the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server and Software Before you begin e Ensure that your computer meets the requirements listed on page 8 e Ensure that you have a solid flat stable surface for the server to sit on in an area with reliable ventilation Ensure that the server s vents will not be covered or blocked and that the server is not placed near a heat source Ensure that the server won t be in an area where liquids may be spilled on it To install the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software 1 Use the Ethernet cable included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor NAS 110 server to a switch or router on your local network Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the server as shown below Figure 4 Connect power and network cables 2 Use the power adapter included in the kit to connect the BlackArmor NAS 110 server to a grounded power outlet BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 18 Setup Steps for Administrators The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on the front panel of the server illuminate 3 Insert the installati
45. more information see page 31 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 19 Setup Steps for Administrators Completing the Initial Setup The first time you log in to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server the setup wizard opens To complete the setup 1 Click Next to begin the initial setup of the BlackArmor server 2 Read the Seagate BlackArmor license agreement then click I Agree 3 Customize your server s basic settings Enter a name for your BlackArmor NAS 110 server To make the server easy to identify on your local network give it a unique and easy to remember name The name can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters long and can include hyphens Spaces are not allowed e Enter a description for the server using the location content or other feature of the server that will help you differentiate it from other servers on your local network 4 Select the time zone that represents the location of your server then set the current date and time 5 Click Next 6 Enter and re enter the new administrator password then click Next Seagate highly recommends customizing the administrator password to protect your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and its contents Passwords can be up to 16 alpha numeric characters long and are case sensitive Good password example LEag29ue Bad password example blackarmor 7 Select the network mode you want then click Next By default the BlackArmor NAS 110 server s network mode is set to DHCP Unless
46. nd modify user accounts and group accounts Set up and modify folders or shares Update the server s firmware Reset the server s name and password to the original settings About BlackArmor Users All BlackArmor users including administrators can Change their login password Save and share files on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server Back up files to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server Access the server over the Web using Seagate Global Access BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 13 How to Get Started Download large Web files directly to the server Access music video and photos if the BlackArmor NAS 110 server is set up as a media server Share a USB printer that s connected to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server if any Note The administrator can also create a user account that has administrative privileges See the BlackArmor Manager help for instructions How to Get Started This section describes the getting started tasks for BlackArmor administrators and users BlackArmor Administrators Start Here To get started with your BlackArmor NAS 110 server 1 3 3 4 5 10 11 Install the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software see page 18 Connect to the server using BlackArmor Discovery see page 19 Complete the initial setup of the server using BlackArmor Manager see page 20 Create customized folders or shares for storing saved files see page 20 Create individual user accounts for everyone who wil
47. new versions of the firmware and either let you know when a new version is available or install the update automatically e Manual firmware updates You must check the Seagate Web site at www seagate com for new firmware versions download the firmware files and start the update yourself Seagate recommends using automatic updates to ensure that your server is always running the latest strongest version of the BlackArmor NAS 110 firmware Resetting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Follow these steps to reset the BlackArmor server s name DHCP setting network mode and log in password Note You will need a paperclip or other narrow device to perform this task 1 Carefully access the bottom of the server 2 Ensure that the server is powered on and connected to the LAN 3 On the bottom of the server find a single small opening The reset button is inside the opening 4 Insert the end of the paperclip into the opening then press and hold the reset button Do not release the button yet 5 Hold the reset button until the disk drive LED on the front of the server lights up then turns amber yellow This takes several seconds 6 Release the reset button The server reboots itself Once the server has restarted and the LAN and disk drive LEDs are lit up the reset is complete The server is renamed to BA MAC address where MAC address is the last six characters of the server s MAC address BlackArmor NAS 110 User
48. nts and allow it to overheat e Clean the outside surfaces of the server with a damp cloth only don t use cleansers of any kind and unplug the server before you clean it to avoid possible electric shock e Don t try to open or remove the outer case that houses the server e Call for professional service if e The server s power cord becomes damaged e The server has liquid spilled onto it or is exposed to water e The server has been dropped or if the outer case becomes damaged e The server doesn t operate normally even though you re following all the operating instructions properly BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 43 Resetting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Keeping the Server s Firmware Current Note Only a BlackArmor administrator can update the server s firmware You should update your server s firmware essentially software that s built into the server as new versions become available to ensure that you have the most up to date features and functionality You can find the new versions of BlackArmor NAS 110 firmware on the Seagate Web site at www seagate com You can choose between two update methods in BlackArmor Manager e 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 set BlackArmor Manager to check regularly for
49. on CD into your computer The installation wizard opens automatically Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using another backup software program 4 Click Next 5 Click Next to accept the default installation location or click Browse to select a custom location then click Next 6 Click Next to accept the default program folder name or enter a custom name then click Next BlackArmor Discovery is installed 7 Click Finish Connecting to the Server To connect to your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 BlackArmor NAS 110 servers on your network and displays them in a list 2 Select your new BlackArmor NAS 110 server 3 Windows Click View Drive Details then click Manage Mac Click Manage Server BlackArmor Manager opens Note BlackArmor Discovery remains open unless you choose to close it If you do close it you can open it again at any time by double clicking the icon on your desktop Windows or in your Applications folder Mac 4 Log in using the default settings The user name and password are case sensitive user name admin password admin Note Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server comes with other default settings to help you get started storing sharing and protecting your files right away For
50. or instructions on using Seagate Global Access BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 28 Introduction 4 Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor Server e Introduction e Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator e Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server s Default Settings e Managing Volumes Shares and Storage e Managing BlackArmor Users e Protecting Your Files with Network Backups e Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server e Monitoring Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server e Changing the Server s Advanced Settings e Maintaining Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Introduction This chapter describes the features of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software and provides tips for BlackArmor NAS 110 administrators using them Some of the features of the BlackArmor server are more suitable for administrators who consider themselves experienced or advanced computer users Topics about those features are clearly marked Note The topics in this chapter refer to tasks that only BlackArmor administrators can do If you re not a BlackArmor administrator skip to Chapter 5 Tips for BlackArmor Users on page 45 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 29 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 NAS 110 server and to all files stored on it Your role as a BlackArmor administrator is to Manage th
51. particular share See also user account hot swap To remove and replace a disk drive without first powering off the server The drive inside the BlackArmor NAS 110 is not user replaceable HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol Rules for exchanging the most common form of documents hypertext documents over the Internet HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer Rules for exchanging HTTP documents over encrypted connections IP address The identifier of a computer server or other device on a TCP IP network IP addresses are a sequence of four numbers separated by periods For example 123 456 78 1 Every device on your local network has a unique IP address local access Access to the server from a computer on your local network Or manual access to the server which involves physical contact with the server or its cables See also remote access NFS Network File System An application that lets all users on a network share files that are stored on different types of computers NTP Network Time Protocol server Synchronizes the date and time of computers and servers on a network based on Coordinated Universal Time UTC private share A folder that is accessible only to users with permission granted by the share s owner remote access Access to the server from a computer that is not on your local network For instance accessing the server from a client s computer over the Internet is remote a
52. r NAS 110 User Guide Introduction 2 All About the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 110 e Introduction e About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server e What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server e The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User e How to Get Started Introduction This chapter introduces the components and features of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server describes what the server can be used for and introduces the difference between BlackArmor NAS 110 administrators and general BlackArmor NAS 110 users This chapter also provides tips for setting up and getting the most out of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server To find out if you re an administrator or user see The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User on page 13 About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server The BlackArmor NAS 110 server is a file server a device that is used for storing and sharing all types of computer files on a local network The 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 NAS 110 Server Kit The BlackArmor NAS 110 server kit
53. rnet BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 12 The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User Recover quickly from a computer disaster such as the unintentional deletion of important files the failure of a disk drive or the loss or theft of your computer Access your BlackArmor NAS 110 server over the Internet from anywhere in the world to download files that you need where you are or upload files that you want to secure or share while you re out of the office Share a USB printer with other people on your local network Create a media server so that everyone on your local network can enjoy downloaded photos videos and music Enable the iTunes service on the server so that users can stream music directly to a network computer with iTunes installed The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User In addition to the features that can be used by everyone such as file sharing your BlackArmor NAS 110 server has behind the scenes administrative features that should be accessed by only one or two people who are referred to in this guide as BlackArmor administrators Everyone who accesses the BlackArmor NAS 110 server is referred to in this guide as a BlackArmor user About BlackArmor Administrators BlackArmor administrators have full access to all features and settings on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and to all files stored on it A BlackArmor administrator can Change any server setting Create a
54. s a unique user account However a user account is not required if a folder is made public for access by others As a BlackArmor administrator you can customize each user account as required to suit the needs of that BlackArmor user See Creating User Accounts on page 21 for more information You can e Give a user administrator privileges e Add the user to a group account see the next section e Create a private share for the user After a user account has been created it can be modified or deleted at any time To create modify or delete a user account open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 User accounts are in the Access menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help Creating and Modifying User Groups You can make it faster and easier to manage share access by sorting BlackArmor users into groups Group accounts make it faster and easier to assign access to shares by allowing you to set access levels for individuals or entire user groups from a single screen Create user groups in BlackArmor Manager by creating the group account and adding users to it Assign BlackArmor users to groups based on common access needs When you are modifying access permissions for the shares on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server you can assign a group to a selected access level instead of assigning each individual separately To create modify or delete a user group open BlackArmor Manager see pag
55. server and the disk drive LED to locate the source of the problem BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 39 Changing the Server s Advanced Settings 2 If the LAN port LED has gone off you may have lost your network connection If the disk drive LED is amber in color the drive may have failed or been removed See Chapter 6 Solving Problems on page 51 for help solving the problem Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status Note Only BlackArmor administrators can set up email alerts You can use BlackArmor Manager to notify you by email when the status of the server changes or when a server setting is modified You can set BlackArmor Manager to send email alerts to up to five people You must have a Seagate Global Access account to receive email messages To set up email alerts open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 Email alerts are in the System menu For step by step instructions for using BlackArmor Manager refer to the online Help 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 drive SMART stands for Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology a technology built into disk drives that let them automatically monitor their own health and report on possible problems Running a SMART diagnosis on the server s disk drive on a regular basis can help prevent disk drive f
56. sically a method of assigning IP addresses automatically to all the systems ona network Static mode requires that all IP addresses be assigned and changed manually Unless you are part of a large corporation with an IT department Seagate highly recommends using the DHCP network mode Administrator password tThe server s default login information is user name admin password admin You are prompted to change the administrator password during the initial server setup If you didn t or want to change it again open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 You can change the administrator password by selecting Admin Password from the System menu For step by step instructions for updating the password refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help 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 NAS 110 server is not preconfigured to be accessed over the Web Enable Seagate Global Access if you want to be able to access the files on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server from anywhere in the world or share your files with anyone outside of your network like business clients or friends see page 23 Downloader settings The BlackArmor NAS 110 server is preconfigured to allow large Web file downloads at any time using the BlackArmor Manager Downloader tool You can limit the size and number of simultaneous Web downloads and lim
57. ss Limitations kk kk KK KK KK KK KK KE KK RR RR KK RR KK 45 Storage Space Limitations kk kk kK KK KK KK KK K R RR KK KK KK 46 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 4 Contents Automatic Sorting for Media Files 00 0000 RR RR KK 46 Grace Time Limits for Quotas 0 KK KK RR RR RR KK KK 47 File Protocol Support on Shares WWW KK RR RR RR RY KK KK IS 47 Accessing Shares and Files on the Server 2200055 47 Backing Up Your Files is ss s l day eee b y We E nil a a eee y a lel le 48 Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup 020055 48 Backing Up Files Between Servers 00000 cee eeeee 48 Backing Up To or From an External USB Drive 48 Backing up Using the Front USB Port 055 49 Accessing Your BlackArmor Files Over the Web 49 Downloading Large Web Files to Your BlackArmor Server 50 Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin RR 50 6 Solving Problems 2 is eee eee ee kk kK KK KK KK ee kk kk kk ds 51 General Troubleshooting Tips kK KK KK KK eee eee eee 51 Common Problems and Solutions 0 000000 cece eee eee 51 can t connect to the server over the local network 51 can t connect to the server over the Web 005 51 can t open BlackArmor Manager Xu KK auaa eee KK KK ees 52 can t log in to Bla
58. ss is now enabled to the server Users must also create a Seagate Global Access Account and enable Global Access to access the server s files over the Web See Creating a Seagate Global Access Account on page 27 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 You must have a Seagate Global Access account to enable global access You can create an account from the Global Access page described below See Creating a Seagate Global Access Account on page 27 for detailed instructions 1 Log in to the server with your BlackArmor user account 2 Inthe Menu bar click Global Access If your user account has administrative privileges select Access then click Global Access 3 Click the Enable check box 4 If you have not created a Global Access Account click Create an Account Otherwise go to step 5 A new Web browser window appears Follow the on screen instructions to create a new account 5 Enter the email address and password for your Seagate Global Access account BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 23 Setup Steps for Administrators 6 Click Submit See the Global Access user documentation for help granting other people access to your private share Signing in to Your Seagate Global Access Account 1 Log in to the server with your user account 2 Inthe Menu bar select Global Access 3 If not
59. te folders Next Steps for Administrators Before continuing you should familiarize yourself with the features of your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software by reviewing this guide Your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 see page 31 You can customize your BlackArmor NAS 110 server as required using BlackArmor Manager After the initial setup you can e Setup group accounts to make it easier to manage access permissions see page 36 e Setup the server s volumes The server is preconfigured with one volume You can create one additional volume see page 33 e Setup an on going archive backup process with a second server on your network see page 37 e Store all your photos videos and music files to the server and use it as a media server so that media players on your network can access your files see page 38 BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 25 Getting Started as a BlackArmor User e Monitor the server locally or remotely see page 39 The remainder of this guide introduces the server s features and provides some recommendations to help you create a storage system that meets your needs Note Don t forget that you are also a BlackArmor user To begin storing backing up and sharing your files continue with Getting Started as a BlackArmor User on page 26 Ge
60. tting Started as a BlackArmor User Follow the steps in this section to get started with your BlackArmor NAS 110 server 1 Ensure that you have these items from the BlackArmor administrator e The BlackArmor Discovery software e Your BlackArmor NAS 110 log in name and password e The BlackArmor Backup software optional e The names of the share s that you can access e A description of any access limitations you have for instance read only access to a particular share e Acopy of the BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 2 Install the BlackArmor software Install both BlackArmor Discovery and BlackArmor Backup unless you are already using another backup software program 3 Connect to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and the shares you have access to using BlackArmor Discovery e Windows Double click the BlackArmor Discovery icon on your desktop e Mac Double click the BlackArmor Discovery icon in your Applications folder When BlackArmor Discovery opens it automatically searches for all BlackArmor NAS 110 servers on your network and displays them in a list 4 Select your new BlackArmor NAS 110 server e A list of shares on the server appears Mac Click Manage Server e Windows Click View Drive Details A list of shares on the server appears 5 Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of shares and then do one or more of the following e To access the server using BlackArmor Manager click Manage and then enter yo
61. uption or accidental deletion you should complete and maintain regular file backups using BlackArmor Backup You can also back up files by downloading them from your BlackArmor NAS 110 server to an external USB drive or uploading them from a USB drive to the server 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 want You can also use BlackArmor Backup to set up recurring backups that can take place at convenient times for instance overnight or on the weekends when you aren t using your computer You can use BlackArmor Backup to protect all the files applications and even the operating system on your computer If you haven t already installed BlackArmor Backup see page 26 for instructions For more information refer to the BlackArmor Backup User Guide or online Help Backing Up Files Between Servers Note This task can be done by an administrator only You can use BlackArmor Manager to back up to and from your BlackArmor server and another backup server on your network To complete a backup to another server you will need the server s IP address and log in credentials The Backup Manager is in the BlackArmor Manager s Storage menu For step by step instructions for backing up files between servers refer to the BlackArmor M
62. ur assigned user name and password Contact your administrator if you do not have this information BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 26 Getting Started as a BlackArmor User e To view shares select the share and then click View e To map a share select the share you want then click Map e f prompted log in using your BlackArmor NAS 110 user name and password The share is mounted and its icon appears on your Desktop Mac e Windows Select a drive letter from the drop down menu then click Yes The drive letter is assigned to the share The share appears in Windows Explorer with that drive letter e If you have access to more than one share continue to find and map additional shares as needed Note You can mount map as many public and private shares as you need to However to mount map more than one private share each private share must have the same log on credentials 6 Save your files to shares that can be accessed by other people on your local network or over the Web Optional Steps e Optional Create a full backup of your important files or set up recurring backups using BlackArmor Backup see page 50 e Optional lf a USB printer has been connected to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server add it to your list of available printers following your computer s operating system instructions e Optional lf your BlackArmor administrator has enabled the Media Service on the server and you have access to the shar
63. ur job isn t first in line it won t start right away Additionally your BlackArmor administrator can also impose limits on when Web download jobs can take place and how many can take place simultaneously never more than three BlackArmor administrators can limit Web downloads to evenings weekends or other quiet times in the week See your BlackArmor administrator to find out when you can download Web files using the Downloader or to have your existing download job moved up in the Downloader queue Retrieving Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin Shares on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server may be protected by the BlackArmor Manager Recycle Bin When the Recycle Bin is enabled on a share BlackArmor Manager saves files deleted from the share so that they may be retrieved if you need them back If you accidentally delete a file open BlackArmor Manager see page 19 and then click Recycle Bin For step by step instructions for retrieving deleted files refer to the BlackArmor Manager online Help BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 50 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 NAS 110 Server General Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems setting up or using your BlackArmor NAS 110 server follow thes
64. ve failed The drive inside the BlackArmor NAS 110 is not user replaceable For further assistance contact Seagate Support at www seagate com support can t get streaming music from the BlackArmor server Ensure that you have iTunes installed on your computer Ensure that you are using a computer that s connected to the local network Ensure that you have access to the share where music files are stored BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 52 7 Technical Specifications Network Connection e 1 10 100 1000 Ethernet RJ 45 network connector USB Ports e 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 at front 1 at rear Power Supply e 90W external power supply full range AC input 19V DC output Disk Drives e 1 SATA II disk drive Physical Dimensions e Height 173 mm e Width 60 mm e Depth 146 5 mm Power e Power Rating 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz e Input Voltage 90 264VAC e Steady AC Current 1 5A RMS at 100VAC e Input Frequency Range 47 63Hz Operating Environment e 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F e 20 to 80 humidity noncondensing Nonoperating Environment e 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F e 20 to 80 humidity noncondensing BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 53 8 Glossary access level Also known as permission level the amount of access any person has to the BlackArmor server BlackArmor Manager has two permission levels administrator and user administrator A BlackArmor administrator is responsibl
65. ver Monitoring Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server BlackArmor Manager and the BlackArmor NAS 110 server itself provide many ways to monitor the server s activity and status e Monitoring Status with the Server s LEDs e Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status e Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART Monitoring Status with the Server s LEDs Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server has several LEDs to help you monitor the status of its components as well as its network and backup activity See the illustration on page 10 for help locating the LEDs Table 1 Front and Rear Panel LEDs LED State and Color Indication OneTouch Button Solid Blue Ready for backup Blinking Blue Backup in progress Solid Amber Error System Status Solid Blue Server is ready for use Blinking Blue Server starting up or shutting down Solid Amber Server has a system error Off Server is powered off Hard Drive Activity Solid Blue Drive is installed and operating properly Solid Amber Drive has failed LAN Port Leftand Off Port has no network connection Right LEDs Solid Green L Connected to a gigabit Ethernet network Blinking Orange R Network connection Using the LEDs to Monitor the Server 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 1 Check the LAN port LED on the back of the
66. ver the server is powered on however there are times like evenings weekends and holidays when your server may not be in use You can use the BlackArmor Manager Power Save feature to conserve energy and lower your power bill by setting the disk drive to spin down stop spinning and enter a standby mode when it s not in use Enable power save from the System menu s Advanced page BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 41 Changing the Server s Advanced Settings Secure Socket Layer SSL Settings Note Only people familiar with SSL should try adding SSL support to the BlackArmor NAS 110 server SSL also known as Transport Layer Security is a type of encryption used to protect data being sent over a network or the Internet SSL uses a system of keys like secret passwords to send and receive files securely See Web Access Protocol Settings on page 42 for more information You add SSL support to your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 maintains power to a computer or server in the event of a power failure A UPS is intended to provide enough power for you to save whatever files you re working on and properly power off the computer or server it s not meant to keep any system running for the duration of a power failure You can connect your BlackArmor N
67. working on and properly power off the server in the event of a power failure see page 42 Advanced Ensure that incoming network traffic reaches its destination by using BlackArmor Manager to set up Dynamic DNS see page 41 The remainder of this chapter describes your BlackArmor NAS 110 server s default settings then describes how to change them and use other server features to build the data storage solution that fits your needs BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 30 Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server s Default Settings Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server s Default Settings Your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 accounts The BlackArmor NAS 110 server includes one preconfigured user account for the administrator which can be modified with a custom password during the initial setup see page 20 You can also add as many new user accounts as you need using BlackArmor Manager see page 36 Shares The BlackArmor NAS 110 server includes two preconfigured shares Download and Public You can modify the features of each share to suit your needs or add new public or private shares using BlackArmor Manager see page 33 Network settings tThe server is also preconfigured with DHCP as its network mode DHCP is recommended DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and is ba
68. you may have more space to use on one share and less on another Or you may have no space limitations at all except for the maximum storage space on the BlackArmor NAS 110 server itself See your BlackArmor administrator to find out if you have any storage space limitations and what those limitations are If you fill your allocated storage space either remove older or unneeded files to make more room or see your BlackArmor administrator to have more storage space assigned to you Automatic Sorting for Media Files Shares on your BlackArmor NAS 110 server may be set to automatically sort media files to a specific location on your computer based on the type of files For instance when you download music files they would automatically be placed in a folder called Our Music See your BlackArmor administrator to find out if the shares you can access have automatic download sorting referred to in BlackArmor Manager as Drag amp Sort enabled BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 46 Accessing Shares and Files on the Server Grace Time Limits for Quotas If there is a storage quota for your account your BlackArmor administrator can set a grace time limit which allows a quota to exceed its storage limitations for a period of time Once the grace date is reached no additional files can be added until space is made available See your BlackArmor administrator to find out if the server has any grace time limits for stored files
69. your server 7 You can protect files on the share from being accidentally deleted by adding a recycle bin to the share Deleted files can be recovered from the recycle bin if necessary To add a recycle bin beside Recycle Bin Service click Enable 8 You can set the share to download specific types of files into default folders for instance all music files into Music To automatically sort downloaded files beside Drag amp Sort Service click Enable See Special Features of Shares on page 34 for information about this service 9 You can use your BlackArmor server to share digital photos videos and music with people on your local network To set up this service beside Media Service click Enable 10 Click the check box for Share Access to go to the page on which you set up and customize user and group access to this new share See the BlackArmor NAS 110 Manager online Help for more information 11 Click Submit The share is created Creating User Accounts Your BlackArmor NAS 110 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 default shares or the new shares you create To create a user account 1 Inthe menu bar select Access then click Users 2 Click the Add icon BlackArmor NAS 110 User Guide 21 Setup Steps for Administrators 4 Customize

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