Seagate NAS OS 4 U User Manual page 72

If a NAS OS device is connected to the network with a name that already exists, an alternate name is
automatically created to avoid conflicts. For example, a second Seagate 8-bay Rackmount NAS on your
.network will automatically be called Seagate-R8-1 if Seagate-R8 is present
.Language: Pass the cursor to the right and choose the pencil icon to change the NAS OS language
.Temperature unit: To change the unit, pass the cursor to the right and choose the pencil icon
Time
.You can set the time manually or, synchronize with a local or network time server
Synchronization: Use the slider to turn time synchronization on or off. It also enables a pop-up window to
.choose a time server or enter your own
On: If synchronization is on or off and you want to change the time server, click on the slider. The
Synchronization pop-up window includes a pull-down menu in Registered and a field for Custom. Use the
Registered pull-down menu to select a popular time server. For a local time server or a network time
server that is not on the Registered pull-down menu, enter the URL in the Custom field. Choose Save to
.update the time server
.Off: Click on the slider and choose Cancel in the Synchronization pop-up window
Date/Time: The date and time are set automatically if you assign a time server in synchronization. If a time
server is not selected, you can change the date and time by passing the cursor to the right and choosing the
.pencil icon
Zone: Pass the cursor to the right and select the pencil icon. You can choose your time zone from the drop-
.down window
Workgroup/Domain
:Your NAS can join a Windows Workgroup or a Windows Active Directory
Workgroup: Select the radio button for Workgroup and choose the pencil icon to type its name (use from 1
( . to 15 alphanumeric characters
Domain: Select the radio button for Domain to join a Windows Active Directory on your network (see the
next paragraph for instructions on entering your Active Directory credentials). Joining an Active Directory
.allows the administrator to import existing users and groups, foregoing the need to re-enter credentials
Active Domain Troubleshooting: The information below provides general information on joining
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.and leaving a domain. For additional information, see Getting Help
Connect to an Active Directory
.Select the Domain radio button .1
At the prompt, fill in the Fully-qualified domain name, Administrator login, and Administrator password. For .2
more complex network configurations, choose the Advanced Criteria arrow and fill in the Server name and
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