Seagate BLACK ARMOR NAS 110 User Manual

BlackArmor® NAS 110 User Guide

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1. Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Main Components of the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features of the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contents

What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User . . . . . . . . . 13

About BlackArmor Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About BlackArmor Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

BlackArmor Administrators Start Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

BlackArmor Users Start Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. Getting Started with Your BlackArmor® Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup Steps for Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server and Software . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Completing the Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Creating Custom Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Creating User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Distributing BlackArmor NAS 110 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Getting Started as a BlackArmor User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Optional Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Creating a Seagate Global Access Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4. Getting the Most from Your BlackArmor® Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Your Role as a BlackArmor Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Managing Volumes, Shares and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Understanding Volumes and Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Working with Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Working with Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting Storage Space Limits for BlackArmor Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting Grace Time for Exceeded Quotas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Controlling Web File Downloads to the BlackArmor Server . . . . . . . . . 35

Managing BlackArmor Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Working with User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Creating and Modifying User Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Protecting Your Files with Network Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting Your BlackArmor Server as a Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Monitoring Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Monitoring Status with the Server’s LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Email Alerts to Monitor Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Checking Disk Drive Status Using SMART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing the Server’s Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

File Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Power Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Web Access Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Workgroup and Domain Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Maintaining Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Basic Hardware Safety and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Keeping the Server’s Firmware Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Resetting Your BlackArmor NAS 110 Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5. Tips for BlackArmor® Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Understanding Your BlackArmor User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Access Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Storage Space Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Automatic Sorting for Media Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Grace Time Limits for Quotas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

File Protocol Support on Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Accessing Shares and Files on the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Backing Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Backing Up Files with BlackArmor Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Backing Up Files Between Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Backing Up To or From an External USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Backing up Using the Front USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

6. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

General Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

I can’t connect to the server over the local network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

I can’t connect to the server over the Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

I can’t open BlackArmor Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

I can’t log in to BlackArmor Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

I can’t access a share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

I can’t access a file on a share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

I can’t store any more files on a share because its volume is full. . . . . . 52

A firmware upgrade failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

A volume is in degraded mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

I can’t get streaming music from the BlackArmor server. . . . . . . . . . . . 52

7. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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About This Guide

1. Preface

• About This Guide

• Kit Contents

• System Requirements

• Finding More Information

About This Guide

This User Guide provides all the information you need to successfully set up and use your Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 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. Administrators-only information is clearly identified.

Kit Contents

Your BlackArmor NAS 110 server kit includes:

• BlackArmor NAS 110 server

• Power adapter

• Ethernet cable

• Installation CD, including software, product documentation, and warranty information

• BlackArmor Quick Start Guide

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System Requirements

Any computer that will be used to access your BlackArmor NAS 110 server must meet these requirements:

• A Microsoft Windows

systems:

• Windows XP or Windows Vista

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later

• Ethernet card

• Supported Web browsers:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8 (Windows only)

• Apple Safari 3, 4 or newer (Windows or Mac)

• 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)

or Apple Macintosh® computer running one of these operating

, with the latest Service Pack installed

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.

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Introduction

2. All About the Seagate BlackArmor® NAS 110

• Introduction

• About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server

• What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server

• The Difference Between a BlackArmor Administrator and User

• 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 has four main components:

• The BlackArmor NAS 110 Server—Hardware that includes the disk drive that stores

and protects your files.

• BlackArmor Discovery—Software that finds and connects your BlackArmor NAS 110

server to your computer.

• 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.

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About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server

• 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:

One Serial ATA (SATA) disk drive.

•

• One Ethernet, or LAN, port that let you access the server from your local network or over

the Internet.

• Two USB ports:

• 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).

• 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 device 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.

• LEDs representing the ports, disk drive, and server that indicate activity and status. See

page 39.

• 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.

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About the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server

Hard Drive Activity

System Status

OneTouch Button

OneTouch USB Port (1)

Figure 1: Front of BlackArmor Server

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What You Can Do With the BlackArmor NAS 110 Server

Power Button

Kensington Lock

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:

• Create a central storage place for the files you want to share with other people on your

local network or over the Internet.

• Create and maintain automatic backup copies of all your files—even your operating

systems.

• Share your files—contracts, business presentations, progress reports, and so on—with

other people on your local network or with business clients over the Internet.

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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 and 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

•

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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. Install the BlackArmor NAS 110 server and software (see page 18).

2. Connect to the server using BlackArmor Discovery (see page 19).

3. Complete the initial setup of the server using BlackArmor Manager (see page 20.)

4. Create customized folders, or shares, for storing saved files (see page 20).

5. Create individual user accounts for everyone who will be accessing your BlackArmor NAS 110 server and assign each user access to the folder shares you created, as required (see page 21).

6. Provide user account information to each BlackArmor user (see page 22).

7. (Optional) Make your server accessible over the Web by enabling Global Access in BlackArmor Manager (see page 23).

8. (Optional) Make a USB printer available to everyone on your local network by connecting it to your BlackArmor NAS 110 server (see page 24).

9. (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).

10. (Optional) Turn your server into a media server so that BlackArmor NAS 110 users can access music, photos and videos (see page 24).

11. 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.

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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

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) If 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.

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Introduction

LAN

BlackArmor

NAS 110

Server

Switch or

Router

USB Printer

(Optional)

Administrator Installs:

BlackArmor Discovery

BlackArmor Backup (optional)

Users Install:

BlackArmor Discovery

BlackArmor Backup (optional)

Users

BlackArmor Manager embedded on the server

(accessible using Web browser)

3. Getting Started with Your BlackArmor® Server

• Introduction

• Setup Steps for Administrators

• 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: For an 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.

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Figure 3: Typical BlackArmor NAS 110 Setup and Installation

Setup Steps for Administrators

Step 1

Step 2

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:

• Ensure that your computer meets the requirements listed on page 8.

• 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.

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Setup Steps for Administrators

The server powers on automatically and the LED lights on the front panel of the server illuminate.

3. Insert the installation 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 more information, see page 31.

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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.

• 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 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.

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