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Seagate SRPS20 Administration Manual

Seagate SRPS20 Administration Manual

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  • Page 1 Seagate WSS NAS Administration Guide モデル: SRPS20 / SRPS40 / SRPS60 このドキュメントのオンライン最新版にアクセスするには このドキュメントのオンライン最新版にアクセスするには  ここをクリックしてください。最新のコンテンツ、展開可能な図解、分かりやすいナビゲーション、検索機 能もあります。...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........................Seagate WSS NAS Setup Assistant: reco mmended and required .
  • Page 3 ......................... . Im porting the storage pool after a Seagate WSS NAS Recovery 8 Frequently asked questions .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduc on Thank you for purchasing a Seagate WSS NAS 2-Bay | 4-Bay | 6-Bay. Your WSS NAS is designed to take full advantage of the rich set of network administration tools offered by Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials. In addition to domain management, the WSS NAS offers secure data sharing, pooled hard drives, automated PC client backup, data deduplication and much more.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The Windows Storage Sever 2012 R2 Essentials dashboard is a critical management tool for your WSS NAS. However, it is not available when you first log into the NAS. Follow the required steps in the Seagate WSS NAS Setup Assistant to make certain that the dashboard is properly installed.
  • Page 6 Assistant from launching by checking the box on the lower left: Do not show again. The Seagate WSS NAS Setup Assistant includes a list of recommended and required steps to complete the installation. If the recommended steps are applicable to you, make certain to complete them before moving to the required steps.

  • Page 7: Manage Storage: Storage Spaces

    Change language–The default language is English. Click this option to change the language for your environment. Change network name or join domain–The WSS NAS’s default network name is seagate-nas-wss. Click this option to change the network name. If applicable, you can also join your WSS NAS to a domain on your network.

  • Page 8: Virtual Disks

    Storage provisioning Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials offers two types of provisioning: Fixed (recommended)–Storage space is used based upon the total capacity assigned to the virtual disk. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 9 Thin provisioning is an advanced storage configuration that can be used to great effect with enclosures that house a large amount of hard drives. Seagate recommends using Fixed for the WSS NAS. To learn more about thin provisioning, see the Microsoft Technet overview.
  • Page 10 6. Choose Next. 7. Choose a provisioning type. Important info: Seagate recommends fixed for the WSS NAS.  8. Choose Next Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 11 9. Enter the capacity for the virtual disk. If you are creating a single virtual disk with fixed provisioning, you can choose Maximum size. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 12: Volume

    The New Volume wizard may open automatically following the creation of a virtual disk. You can confirm that it launches automatically by reviewing the final step of the New Virtual Disk wizard. The box is checked next to Create a volume when this wizard closes. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 13: Volume Format

    NTFS (recommended) ReFS ReFS has many advantages, including efficient error correction and corrupt file handling. However, it is not possible to know if all client applications support ReFS. Therefore, Seagate recommends NTFS. To learn more about ReFS, see the Microsoft Technet overview.
  • Page 14 4. Enter the size of the volume. In this example, the full capacity is used for the volume. 5. Choose Next. 6. Choose the drive letter and select Next. 7. Choose the file system. Seagate recommends NTFS. 8. Enter a name for the volume in the volume label field. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide...
  • Page 15 9. Choose Next. 10. Review the Confirmation window and choose Create. The volume is visible in an Explorer window. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 16 Windows Server Essentials setup wizard. Follow the steps below to create a domain: 1. From the Seagate WSS NAS Setup Assistant, click the link Set up dashboard. The Server Manage launches. 2. Click the notification flag on the top right of Server Manager.
  • Page 17 Desktop from a PC on the network. Enter the new domain’s administrator credentials to log in. Note: Preparing the dashboard can take up to 15 minutes.  10. Launch Server Manager by clicking its icon on the lower left. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 18 See the instructions below. To launch dashboard, click twice on its icon, located on the upper left of the desktop. No fica on: Windows update 1. In dashboard, go to Home > Health Monitoring. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 19 2. Right click the critical message and choose Troubleshoot this issue. 3. The Windows Update Control panel opens. Seagate recommends selecting Turn on automatic updates to receive the latest versions of software. No fica on: server folders By default, the server folders remain on the system hard drive. It is recommended to move them to a larger volume.
  • Page 20 As long as you make certain to keep all other server folders on non-system volumes, the warning can be disregarded. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 21: Dashboard Tour

    Devices Storage Applications Monitor (Seagate’s WSS NAS monitor) Dashboard interface While dashboard sections can vary by features, tables are consistent. The screenshot below offers an example of the general interface for all sections. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 22: Dashboard Sections

    Health Monitoring Health Report Get Started After completing the steps in the Setup Assistant, you can choose this tab for ideas and links that help you further configure your WSS NAS. Set Windows Update. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 23: Heath Monitoring

    Next, the administrator adds the 20 users using the Add a user account wizard in the Users section. Using this workflow, the administrator has the option to wait before setting server folder permissions. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 24: Recovering The Administrator Password

    Devices Use this section to configure and manage backups for: Seagate WSS NAS. Back up the WSS NAS to desktop attached storage (DAS) connected to one of the USB ports. Compatible PCs on the network. PCs must use the Windows Server Essentials Connector to connect to the WSS NAS before configuring client backups.

  • Page 25: Storage

    Use this section for Add-ins, compatible apps that can be installed on your WSS NAS. Go to the tab Applications > Microsoft Pinpoint to access the marketplace for Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 26: Windows Server Essentials Connector

    PCs. The Windows Server Essentials Connector is compatible with PCs that run Windows 7 or higher. Before installing the Windows Server Essentials Connector, make certain to follow the Seagate WSS NAS Setup Assistant to completion (see Getting Started).
  • Page 27 6. Click the pull-down menu to select the user’s access rights to shared server folders. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 28 7. Choose Next. 8. Confirm the default user settings and make changes if necessary. Choose Create account to add the user. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 29: Run The Windo Ws Server Essentials Co Nnecto R Installer

    2. Enter the URL //[[WSS NAS network name]]/connect. Server name is the network name of your WSS NAS. For example, the default network name is seagate-wss-nas. If the URL does not take you to the download page, try //[[WSS NAS network name]].local/connect or //[[WSS NAS IP address]]/connect.
  • Page 30 PC’s local user accounts. You can choose to skip the migration by checking the box on the bottom of the window. Important info:Checking the box will delete data on the PC.  Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 31 WSS NAS’s dashboard. 11. Choose Next. 12. Enter a description for the PC and choose Next. 13. Choose if you want the WSS NAS to wake the PC to create its backup. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 32 Users can now enter their new credentials when logging on to the PC. The credentials must have been created on the WSS NAS dashboard. PCs successfully added to the WSS NAS’s domain are listed in Dashboard > Devices. The WSS NAS provides notifications regarding the devices. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 33: Backup

    Potential issues can include: user error; corrupt software; defective motherboards; poor sources of power and more. Unforeseen issues can include accidental falls natural disasters and more. Therefore, Seagate recommends that administrators consider a minimum of two levels of backup for all devices.

  • Page 34: Mo Dify An Existing Pc Backup

    1. From a PC on the network, connect to your WSS NAS via Remote Desktop. 2. Launch the dashboard. 3. Choose Devices. 4. Click the PC in the list. 5. In Computer Tasks on the right, choose Client computer backup tasks. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...
  • Page 35 6. Adjust the available settings as needed. You can: change the backup time; create a recovery key for the PC; repair the PC using a backup; or, restore the PC’s data WSS NAS backup Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 36: Wss Nas Backup

    Sign up for Windows Azure Online Backup. You will be sent to the Windows Azure service. Seagate also recommends Evault, a full service cloud backup solution. Important info: Seagate is not responsible for costs, performance, reliability or any other criteria  associated with third-party backup services. Seagate WSS NAS Administratio n Guide 6/26/15...

  • Page 37: Wss Nas Tasks

    WSS NAS tasks Your Seagate WSS NAS gives you unlimited potential for data management and security. Once you have completed the initial setup, consider performing the following basic operations to get your office ready to share and protect data: Add users. See Users.

  • Page 38: Seagate Wss Nas Recovery

    Seagate WSS NAS Recovery Your Seagate WSS NAS features a flash drive on its motherboard. The flash drive has a dedicated recovery that installs Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials on Disk 1. You can use the Seagate WSS NAS...

  • Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions

    MYDOMAIN. To log in, the administrator can try to use MYDOMAIN\domadmin as the domain administrator username. Q. The Seagate Setup Assistant continues to appear on reboot even though I selected the box Do not show again. How do I disable the Setup Assistant? A.
  • Page 40 Why can’t I run the wizard when it is connected to an existing domain? A. See the following knowledge base article on the Seagate support page: Q. I just inserted a new hard drive but it does not appear. How can I see it? A.

  • Page 41: Seagate Support

    A. Adding .NET Framework 3.5 requires an active Internet connection. For details, see the following article. Q. The dashboard does not appear or it shows an error when launched. How can I see the Seagate WSS NAS Monitor? A. Your WSS NAS has a standalone version of Monitor. Go to C:\Program Files\Seagate\XBig and double click XBig.Dashboard.StandAlone.exe.
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