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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Contents Admin Web Page Overview ..................1 Accessing the Web Page .................. 1 Setting Up the Central Axis ..................3 Managing Central Axis User Accounts ..............8 Creating a New User Account ................8 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges ........
  • Page 3 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software ........54 Accessing the System Update Admin Page ......56 Installing an Update ..............59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences ......60 Updating the System Software Manually ......61 Setting USB Configurations ................

  • Page 4: Admin Web Page Overview

    Step 1. Open your Maxtor Manager application. For instructions on how to install and open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Note: Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh. Step 2: For Windows: •...
  • Page 5 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 1: Central Axis Admin Main Menu You can access the Central Axis features by clicking either the feature link in the Main Menu or the feature icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Central Axis

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used in the admin web pages • Manually set date and time or enable and configure a Network Time Protocol •...
  • Page 7 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 3: Setup Step 1 - NTP Server Step 4: Select your Time Zone and click Next. The Setup Step 2 page opens: Figure 4: Setup Step 2 Step 5: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a workgroup.
  • Page 8 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide only account that allows you to log onto the admin web page portion of the Central Axis application. Step 6: Decide whether to set a password for the administrator account. We recommend setting an admin password to prevent someone with access to the local Note: network from inadvertently setting a password and locking the admin out.
  • Page 9 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 6: Setup Step 3 Step 8: Choose whether to enable Web Access • Web Access: Allows you to remotely access and work with files stored on your Central Axis from any computer with an Internet connection and to share files with anyone with an Internet connection.
  • Page 10 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 7: Setup Confirmation Step 11: Either print or write down your setup information for future reference. Step 12: Click OK to return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 11: Managing Central Axis User Accounts

    You can create a new user account here on the Central Axis admin web page or in your Central Axis desktop application. For instructions on how to add a user account from the desktop application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh.
  • Page 12 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 8: Account Management Step 2: Click Create New User Account. The Create New User Account page opens: Figure 9: Create New User Account Step 3: Enter a user name containing up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 13 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 10: Set Access Privileges Step 6: Select the folders to which you want this user to have access and the degree to which the user should have access. By default, a new user has full access to all publicly shared folders on the Central Axis but no access to private folders.

  • Page 14: Modifying Account Settings And Sharing Privileges

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges You can modify folder access privileges or change the user password for a private user account folder. You cannot make both these modifications at the same time; you must change either the access privileges or the password and then return to the Modify Account Settings page a second time to make the other change.
  • Page 15 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 13: Set Access Privileges Step 3: Make the desired changes and click Next. A message confirms the change in folder access privileges: Figure 14: Access Privileges Modified Step 4: To change the user password for a restricted access folder, click Change next to the desired account.

  • Page 16: Deleting User Accounts

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 15: Change User Password Step 6: Enter and re-enter the new password and click Next. A message confirms the password change for this user account: Figure 16: User Account Password Changed Step 7: Click OK to return to the Account Management page.
  • Page 17 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 17: Delete User Account Step 2: Click Delete next to the account to be deleted. You’re asked to confirm the deletion of the user account: Figure 18: Confirm User Account Deletion Step 3: Click Yes to proceed with the deletion.
  • Page 18 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 19: User Account Deleted Step 4: Click OK to return to the Account Management page. Deleting User Accounts...

  • Page 19: Managing Shared Folders

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Shared Folders Use the Shared Folder Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage shared folders stored on your Central Axis: • Create a new shared folder • Modify shared folder privileges •...
  • Page 20 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 20: Shared Folder Management Step 2: Click Create New Shared Folder. The Create Shared Folder page opens: Figure 21: Create Shared Folder Step 3: Enter a name for the new folder. The name can contain no more than 32 characters.
  • Page 21 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Select Public shared folder to allow everyone access. • Select Define shared folder access to control user access to this folder. Step 5: Click Next. If you selected Define shared folder access, the Set User Access Privileges...

  • Page 22: Modifying Shared Folder Access Privileges

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Modifying Shared Folder Access Privileges A shared folder can be accessible to all users or can be limited to access only by users you designate: • Public Access: All users on your Central Axis may read and write to the shared folder.
  • Page 23 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 25: Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges II Step 3: Modify the privileges for the share by selecting the appropriate access for each user: • Full Access: User may both read files stored in the folder and add new files to •...

  • Page 24: Deleting, Suspending, Or Reactivating Shared Folders

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders You can further manage shared folder access by deleting a shared folder or by suspending or reactivating access to a shared folder. To delete, suspend, or reactivate a shared folder, Step 1.
  • Page 25 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 28: Confirm Shared Folder Deletion Step 3: Click Yes. A message confirms the deletion, suspension, or reactivation of the shared folder: Figure 29: Confirm Shared Folder Deletion Figure 30: Confirm Shared Folder Access Suspension...

  • Page 26: Managing Digital Content

    Step 4: Click OK to return to the Shared Folder Management page. Managing Digital Content Media Server allows you to use your Maxtor Central Axis with any UPnP-enabled audio/ video player to play back digital photos, music, and videos on networked home entertainment systems.
  • Page 27 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 32: Manage Digital Content Step 2: Choose whether to enable or disable Media Server and click Next. If you select Enable Media Server, the Select Shared Folders page opens: Figure 33: Select Shared Folders Step 3: Select folders to be searched for digital content and click Next.

  • Page 28: Using The Clean Up Feature

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Depending on your selection, a message confirms that Media Server is now enabled or disabled: Figure 34: Manage Digital Content - Media Server Enabled Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Management page.

  • Page 29: Using The Refresh Feature

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A message confirms that your database has been cleaned: Figure 36: Manage Digital Content - Clean Up Step 2: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Management page. Using the Refresh Feature When Media Server is enabled, the Manage Digital Content page displays a Refresh...

  • Page 30: Selecting Shared Folders

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 38: Manage Digital Content - Refresh Step 2: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Management page. Selecting Shared Folders You’re offered the chance to select shared folders to be searched for music, videos, pictures, and playlists each time you enable Media Server.
  • Page 31 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 39: Select Shared Folders Step 3: Select the shared folders to be searched for digital content and iTunes music. iTunes users can select only one shared folder for the iTunes Music folder. Note: Step 4: Click Next.

  • Page 32: Backing Up Shared Folders

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Backing Up Shared Folders For additional folder security, you can back up shared folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive connected to the Central Axis. You can create several backup sets.

  • Page 33: Formatting An External Usb Drive

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 41: No Backup Drive • Connect an external USB drive to one of the USB ports on the back of your Central Axis. Formatting an External USB Drive Before you can back up folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive, the external drive must be formatted correctly.
  • Page 34 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 43: Select a Drive to Format Step 2: Select the drive and click Next. A warning explains that all data currently stored on the USB drive will be erased during the format: Figure 44: Format Warning Step 3: Click Yes.
  • Page 35 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 45: Format Status If the format is successfully completed, a message confirms that the USB drive has been successfully formatted: Figure 46: USB Formatting Successful Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page.

  • Page 36: Creating A Backup Set

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 47: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 5: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page and try to format the drive again. If the format fails repeatedly, try another USB drive or contact Support.
  • Page 37 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 48: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Click Create Backup Set. The Create Backup Set page opens: Figure 49: Create Backup Set Creating a Backup Set...
  • Page 38 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide You can create separate backup sets for different shared folders or you can select All Shared Folders to back up all shared folders at the same time. Step 3: Select the shared folders to be included in this backup set, name the backup set, and click Next.
  • Page 39 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 51: Backup Schedule Complete Step 5: Click Back Up Now if you want to immediately back up the folders in this backup set. A message indicates that a backup is in progress: Figure 52:...

  • Page 40: Deleting A Backup Set

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 53: Backup Complete Step 6: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. Step 7: If you wish, repeat these steps to create other backup sets. Deleting a Backup Set To delete a backup set, Step 1.

  • Page 41: Backing Up Now

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 4: Click Delete. You’re asked to confirm the deletion of the backup set: Figure 55: Delete Confirmation Step 5: Click Delete. A message notifies you when the deletion is complete: Figure 56: Deletion Complete Step 6: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page.
  • Page 42 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide To back up a backup set now, Step 1. On the Shared Folder Backup page, click Back Up. The Backup page opens: Figure 57: Backup Step 2: If you wish, click a backup set to review its contents before backing it up.

  • Page 43: Restoring Backed Up Folders

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 59: Backup Complete Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. Restoring Backed Up Folders When you create a backup set, you select the number of months over which you want to store historical versions of the folders in the backup set.
  • Page 44 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A second Restore page opens: Figure 61: Restore II Step 3: Select the year, month, day, and time of the historical version to restore. Step 4: Select a location at which to restore the data: •...
  • Page 45 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 62: Restore Warning Step 6: Click Restore. A message indicates that a restore is in progress: Figure 63: Restore in Progress During the restore, you can use other features on the Central Axis admin web page, but you cannot perform other backup or restore actions until the backup is complete.
  • Page 46 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 64: Restore Complete Step 7: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. Restoring Backed Up Folders...

  • Page 47: Using Advanced Features

    For information on enabling Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Note: Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows. You can use the Notification settings to receive a notification email whenever a system software update is available or in the event of a disk configuration error.
  • Page 48 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 65: Web Access and Notification Settings Step 2: Enable or disable Web Access Step 3: If you wish, enter an email address to automatically receive system update and disk configuration error notifications. (a) Click Email Test if you want to send yourself a test email and make sure the notification gets through to the email address you’ve entered.

  • Page 49: Setting Language, Date, And Time

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Language, Date, and Time You most likely set up language, date, and time preferences when you set up your Central Axis. You can use the Language, Date, and Time page in Advanced Features to modify those settings.

  • Page 50: Managing Network Settings

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 68: Language, Date, and Time NTP Server Step 4: Select your time zone and click Next. A message confirms that date, language, and time have been set successfully: Figure 69: Language, Time, and Date Confirmation Step 5: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page.
  • Page 51 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next.
  • Page 52 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC. Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in larger chunks.
  • Page 53 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Step 8: Select Next. A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the Advanced Features page.

  • Page 54: Managing System Maintenance

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing System Maintenance Use the System Maintenance option in Advanced Features to manage your Central Axis power settings, run disk utilities and diagnostics, and update your Central Axis system software. Managing Power Settings To save power, your Central Axis can automatically be placed in sleep mode after it’s been inactive for a designated amount of time.

  • Page 55: Running A Diagnostic Test

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 76: Power Management Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to the System Maintenance page. Running a Diagnostic Test A diagnostic test can tell you whether your Central Axis is functioning as expected and, if not, can pinpoint what’s wrong and how to fix it.
  • Page 56 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 78: Diagnostic Test If the data stored on your Central Axis has not been backed up, you’re advised to cancel out of this page and back up your data before proceeding with the diagnostic test.

  • Page 57: Updating The Central Axis System Software

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 80: Diagnostic Result: Normal If the diagnostic test has detected a problem with your Central Axis, you receive: Figure 81: Diagnostic Result: Error Step 4: Follow the steps listed in the page to attempt to back up your data and then return your drive.
  • Page 58 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • At the top of every Central Axis admin web page until the update is installed or acknowledged: Figure 82: Update Available Notification • On the System Status Notifications page: Managing System Maintenance...

  • Page 59: Accessing The System Update Admin Page

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 83: System Status Notifications • In a System Notification email if you signed up for system update notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 84: System Update Email Notification For information about setting up system update notifications, see the Setup section of this Note: user guide.
  • Page 60 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 85: System Update Email Notification • Use the Central Axis Main Menu: Step 1. Click Advanced Features in the Main Menu or click the Advanced Features icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page.
  • Page 61 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 87: System Maintenance Step 3: Click System Update. The System Update page opens: Figure 88: System Update Managing System Maintenance...

  • Page 62: Installing An Update

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Installing an Update You have two options for installing a system software update: • Install Now: The update begins immediately. Your Central Axis is unavailable during the update. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the update has been successful.

  • Page 63: Setting Central Axis Update Preferences

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can set update preferences to tell the Central Axis software how to handle future system software updates. There are three update options: •...

  • Page 64: Updating The System Software Manually

    Updating the System Software Manually If you don’t want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. To manually update your system software, Step 1. On the System Update page, click Manual Install.
  • Page 65 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Click here to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file.

  • Page 66: Setting Usb Configurations

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to the System Update page. Setting USB Configurations Use the USB Configurations link in Advanced Features to format USB drives connected to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices.
  • Page 67 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 96: Format USB Drive Step 3: Choose whether to format the drive and create a one large partition or format a specific existing partition and click Next. You’re asked for a volume name:...
  • Page 68 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 98: USB Drive Format Warning Step 5: Click Next to continue with the format. A status page keeps you informed of the progress of the format: Figure 99: USB Formatting Status If the format is successfully completed, a message confirms that the USB drive has...

  • Page 69: Managing Printer Support

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 100: USB Formatting Successful Step 6: Click Done to return to the Configure USB Device page. If the format is not successfully completed, a message notifies you and recommends that you try again:...
  • Page 70 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 102: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Printer Support Management. The Printer Support Management page opens: Figure 103: Printer Support Management Step 3: Click Enable or Disable to change the Printer Support configuration or click Cancel to retain the current configuration and return to the Configure USB Device page.

  • Page 71: Safely Removing Devices

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to the Configure USB Device page. Safely Removing Devices To safely remove USB devices connected to your Central Axis, Step 1. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page.

  • Page 72: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 106: Unplug USB Storage Device Step 3: Choose the storage device to be safely removed and click Safely Remove. Step 4: A message confirms that you can now safely remove the selected device.

  • Page 73: Changing Drive Configuration

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Changing Drive Configuration The process of changing drive configuration varies slightly depending on whether you have a Maxtor Shared Storage II (MSS II) or a Central Axis. Refer to the section appropriate to your unit.
  • Page 74 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 108: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)
  • Page 75 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 109: Drive Configuration Step 3: Select the desired drive configuration and click Next. A message warns that changing the drive configuration will erase all data currently stored on your MSS II and asks if you want to continue.

  • Page 76: Central Axis Owners

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 111: Drive Configuration Status A message confirms the successful configuration of the unit and displays the current configuration mode and the time elapsed during the configuration: Figure 112: Drive Configured Successfully Step 5: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page.
  • Page 77 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 113: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)
  • Page 78 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 114: Drive Configuration Step 3: Click Change Configuration to change your current configuration. A message warns that changing the drive configuration will erase all data currently stored on your Central Axis and asks if you want to continue.
  • Page 79 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 115: Drive Configuration Warning Step 4: Click OK to continue. You’re informed of the progress of the configuration: Figure 116: Drive Configuration Status If you’re changing from a linear to a mirror drive configuration, a message confirms...
  • Page 80 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 117: Drive Sync Progress A message confirms the successful completion of your drive configuration: Figure 118: Drive Configured Successfully Step 5: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)

  • Page 81: Replacing A Failed Drive (Central Axis Only)

    Drive Replacement instructions, as shown in the steps below, or you can insert the Maxtor Central Axis Installation CD and read the instructions provided in the PDF of the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide.
  • Page 82 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 120: Failed Drive Notification If you signed up for disk configuration error notifications when you set up your Central Axis, you also receive a disk configuration error notification email: Figure 121: Failed Drive Email Notification...
  • Page 83 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Advanced Features page opens: Figure 122: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration in the Advanced Features menu. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)
  • Page 84 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 123: Drive Configuration The Drive Status for the failed drive is BAD. In the image above, the failed drive is represented by the square symbol. Step 3: Click View Instructions for a description of how to replace the failed drive.

  • Page 85: Replacing A Drive

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Replacing a Drive To replace a failed drive, Step 1. Loosen the cover fastener so the cover can be removed. The screw will not come completely out of the unit. Figure 124: Cover Fastener...
  • Page 86 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 126: Unit Cover Removed Step 4: Locate the drive identified by the square or triangle symbol, identified by the triangle or the square on the drive connectors. (See the section above on Identifying a Failed Drive for further information.) Step 5: Use the Phillips blade screwdriver to completely remove the fasteners of the failed drive.
  • Page 87 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide If you’re replacing the drive identified by the square, note that the right bracket is longer Note: than the other three brackets. You’ll have to be careful to attach that bracket to the corresponding side of the replacement drive.
  • Page 88 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 129: Mounting Brackets Figure 130: Mounting Bracket Fasteners (two on each side) Step 8: Set the failed disk drive aside and position the replacement disk drive as shown below: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)
  • Page 89 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 131: Replacement Drive Step 9: Attach the brackets to the replacement drive. If you’ve replaced the drive identified by the square, be sure you’ve attached the long Note: bracket in the corresponding location on the replacement drive.
  • Page 90 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 133: Replacement Drive Positioned in Chassis Step 11: Tighten the mounting fasteners in four places: Figure 134: Mounting Fasteners Step 12: Attach the cover to the bottom of the disk drive by aligning the row of tabs on the...
  • Page 91 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 135: Alignment Tabs and Slots Step 13: Slide the cover to lock it into the bottom of the disk drive: Figure 136: Cover Locked into Bottom of Drive Step 14: Tighten the fastener to hold the unit closed:...
  • Page 92 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 137: Fastener Your replacement drive is now ready for use: Figure 138: Disk Drive with Replacement Disk Step 15: Reconnect the cables, restart your Central Axis, and configure the new drive following the steps below.

  • Page 93: Configuring The New Drive

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Configuring the New Drive After you’ve replaced the failed drive and restarted your Central Axis, you must configure the new drive. How the failed drive was formatted determines which Drive Configuration page is displayed now.
  • Page 94 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 140: Drive Configuration - Mirror • If the Central Axis software can’t determine which configuration option to present, the Drive Configuration page asks you to indicate which drive to rebuild: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)

  • Page 95: Linear Configuration

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 141: Drive Configuration Unclear Linear Configuration If your failed drive was in linear mode, all data stored on your Central Axis was lost. The Drive Configuration page you see now offers you the choice of selecting the format to use to rebuild the new drive: •...
  • Page 96 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 142: Drive Configuration To configure your new drive, Step 1. Choose whether to build the drive in linear or mirror mode. Step 2: Click Configure Drive. The Drive Configuration warning page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only)
  • Page 97 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 143: Drive Configuration - Linear Step 3: Click Configure to begin the configuration of the drive. The drive configuration typically takes around 30 minutes, after which the drive is ready for use. A message confirms the successful configuration of the drive:...
  • Page 98 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 144: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the drive configuration, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 145: Drive Rebuild Error Step 4: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page.

  • Page 99: Mirror Configuration

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Mirror Configuration If your failed drive was in mirror mode, no data has been lost and you can continue to use your Central Axis. However, be aware that until you rebuild the drives, your data is not protected.
  • Page 100 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 147: Drive Configuration - Linear The image above displays one of a few possible similar warning messages that may be Note: displayed when you click Rebuild. Which drive is about to be synchronized determines which warning message is shown.
  • Page 101 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 148: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the rebuild, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 149: Drive Rebuild Error Step 3: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page.

  • Page 102: Checking System Status

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Checking System Status The System Status page provides complete information about the status of your Central Axis. To open the System Status page, • Click System Status in the Main Menu or click the System Status icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page.

  • Page 103: System Status Summary

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide System Status Summary The information at the top of the System Status page provides a summary of your Central Axis: User Accounts: All users with accounts on your Central Axis Network Settings: The current network configuration for your Central Axis, including IP...
  • Page 104 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide To view account and share status, Step 1. Click Account and Share Status on the System Status page. The System Status: Local Sharing page opens: Figure 151: System Status: Local Sharing • Folders: Folders created on both your Central Axis and any external USB drives connected to the Central Axis.

  • Page 105: Checking System Notification Status

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Checking System Notification Status A System Notification provides information about the status of your drive configuration and the availability of an update for the Central Axis system software and allows you to manage the notifications: System notifications appear in three places: 1.
  • Page 106 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 153: System Status Notifications 3. In a System Notification email if you signed up for System Notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 154: System Update Email Notification System Status Links...
  • Page 107 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 155: Drive Configuration Error Email Notification For information about setting up System Notifications, see Advanced Features. Note: To view and manage your System Notifications, Step 1. Click System Notification Status on the System Status page.
  • Page 108 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 157: System Status: Notification Acknowledged Step 3: To manage a notification, click more. Figure 158: System Status: More Information If this is a Central Axis system software update notification, the System Update page opens so you can proceed with the update of your system software:...
  • Page 109 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 159: System Update If this is a drive configuration error notification, one of several possible Drive Configuration pages opens, depending upon the type of error; for example: System Status Links...

  • Page 110: Checking Web Access And Sharing Status

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 160: Drive Configuration Step 4: Proceed with the update or the remedy to the drive configuration error. The notification clears itself once the issue it has reported has been resolved. Checking Web Access and Sharing Status...

  • Page 111: Checking The Administrator's Event Log

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 161: System Status: Web Access and Sharing Folder: Each folder on your Central Axis enabled for Web Access and Sharing. Shared With: Users with whom a folder has been shared. Access: The degree of access to a folder granted to a user.

  • Page 112: Reading The Led Status Indicators

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 162: System Status: Administrator’s Event Log Listed by date and time is all recent activity on the Central Axis by all users. Step 2: To download the log to your computer, click Click here to download the full log to your computer.
  • Page 113 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 163: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs – Front View Reading the LED Status Indicators...
  • Page 114 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 164: Central Axis Dual Drive LEDs – Front View Table 1: Front LED Activity States LED Descriptions State Power: • Illuminated Power on Hard Disk Drive Activity: • Illuminated Data being transferred Status: •...
  • Page 115 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 2: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 165: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs –...

  • Page 116: Mss Ii

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 166: Central Axis Dual Drive LEDs – Rear View Table 3: Rear LED Activity States LED Descriptions State Ethernet Connector: • Amber GB connection Network connected • Green Network activity • Green Flashing...
  • Page 117 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 167: Drive LEDs – Front View Table 4: Front LED Activity States LED Descriptions State Status: • Steady Green Status OK Powering on or off • Flashing Green See Status LED Error Codes table below •...
  • Page 118 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 6: Rear LED Activity States LED Descriptions State Power: • Illuminated Power on Ethernet Connector: • Amber GB connection Network connected • Green Network activity • Green Flashing Reading the LED Status Indicators...

  • Page 119: Index

    Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Index Accessing the System Update Page Accessing the Web Page Admin Web Site Overview Backing Up Now Backing Up Shared Folders Backing Up Now Creating a Backup Set Deleting a Backup Set Restoring Backed Up Folders...
  • Page 120 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Deleting a Backup Set Deleting User Accounts Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders Enabling and Disabling Media Server Formatting a USB Drive Formatting an External USB Drive Full Access to Folders Identifying a Failed Drive...
  • Page 121 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Power Settings Printer Support Replacing a Drive Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) Configuring the New Drive Identifying a Failed Drive Replacing a Drive Restoring Backed Up Folders Running a Diagnostic Test Safely Removing Devices...
  • Page 122 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Network Settings System Maintenance USB Configurations Web Access and Notification Settings Using External USB Drives Connecting an External USB Drive Formatting an External USB Drive Using External USB Drives with the Central Axis Using the Clean Up Feature...

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