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  • Page 1 Iomega ix2-dl Users Guide D31593401...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Enabling Active Directory Trusted Domains ..............9 Obtaining Alerts About Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl ............11 Using Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl in Various Time Zones ..........12 Setting the Display Language for Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl ..........13 Printing Documents....................14 Setting up Personal Cloud, Security, and File Sharing ............
  • Page 4 Sharing Content using Social Media: Overview ..............36 Managing Your Content ....................37 Transferring Content to and from Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl with Copy Jobs ....... 38 Copy Jobs Limitations ..................... 38 Getting Content from a USB External Storage Device ............39 Safely removing external storage ................
  • Page 5 Changing Access Permissions ..................44 Deleting iSCSI Drives ....................45 Storage Pool Management ..................... 47 Adding New Drives to Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl ............47 Backing up and Restoring Your Content ................49 Backup and Restore Overview ..................49 Backup of Data through RAID Protection ..............49 Backing up to and Restoring from Your Device ..............
  • Page 6 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Managing Users ..................... 74 Deleting Users ...................... 76 Groups ........................77 Groups Overview ....................77 Adding Groups ...................... 78 Managing Groups ....................79 Deleting Groups ....................80 Using Active Directory Domain to Manage Users and Groups ..........81 Active Directory Users and Groups Overview ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Using Copy Jobs with an Iomega Personal Cloud ..............96 Disabling or Deleting Your Iomega Personal Cloud ............. 97 Accessing Content Using Your Iomega Personal Cloud ............98 Informing Users What to Do with Iomega Personal Cloud ............. 99 Sharing Content Using Social Media .................
  • Page 8 Auto-update process: installing a device software update ..........137 Manual update process: installing a device software update ..........137 Recovering Your Device Configuration ................139 Copying Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Settings to Other Devices ......... 139 Backing up Device Configuration ................139 Restoring a Configuration Backup ................139...
  • Page 9 Power Down Drives ....................143 Brightness ......................143 Factory Reset ......................144 UPS Management ....................145 Adding New Drives to Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl ............146 Troubleshooting Routers ................... 147 Enabling the DMZ ....................147 Configuring Port Forwarding on Double NAT Networks ............147 Bridging the Secondary Router ..................
  • Page 10 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Limited Warranty ....................157 Drives and Media ....................157 Coverage ......................157 Excluded Products and Problems................157 Remedies ......................157 Obtaining Warranty Service ..................157 Limitations ......................158 Open Source ......................159...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Device

    Setting up Your Device Setup Overview Setup with your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl is easy. Remove it from the box, connect it to your network or computer, and power it up. Then, launch a web browser, and enter the setup URL identified in the Quick Install Guide.

  • Page 12: Set Up My Iomega Storcenter If It's Not Discovered

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Set up My Iomega StorCenter If It's Not Discovered If, after you enter the setup URL identified in the Quick Install Guide, your Iomega device is not discovered, you have two ways of discovering it.

  • Page 13: Setup Page

    Setting up Your Device Setup Page The Setup page opens when you first access the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl from the Home Page or the Iomega Storage Manager . On this page, you can configure some basic device features by clicking the appropriate link.

  • Page 14: Network Connection

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Network Connection Connecting the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to Your Network First, check the package contents. Verify that the box contains the following items: • StorCenter ix2-dl (models may vary) • Power Cable • Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 15 Setting up Your Device 4. Start your computer and wait for the operating system to load. 5. For best results, use a computer that is connected to the same router, hub, or switch as the StorCenter ix2-dl . 6. OPTIONAL: if desired, install the Iomega Storage Manager , QuikProtect, and Media Aggregation software.

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Network Settings The Network page of your StorCenter ix2-dl is where you make changes to set up network connectivity. The Network page displays your current network settings and enables those settings to be modified. On this page, you can identify your DNS servers and WINS servers and how your system's IP address is determined.

  • Page 17: Manually Configuring The Network

    Setting up Your Device Manually Configuring the Network There are various settings in the network setup that you can manually configure. Modify network settings. 1. Click 2. Uncheck Automatically configure DNS, WINS, and all IP addresses (DHCP). 3. DNS Servers — enter the IP addresses of the DNS (Domain Name System) servers. DNS is used for translating the domain name to IP addresses.

  • Page 18: Naming Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl

    You can provide a meaningful name for your StorCenter ix2-dl using the Device Identification page. This page in the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console enables you to change the Storage Device Name, the Storage Device Descriptive Name, and the Workgroup Name.

  • Page 19: Configuring Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl To Use Active Directory

    Setting up Your Device Configuring Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to Use Active Directory If you have an existing Active Directory user organization, you can incorporate it into the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console . Note: When you configure Active Directory, you enable security on your StorCenter ix2-dl .
  • Page 20 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide...

  • Page 21: Obtaining Alerts About Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl

    Setting up Your Device Obtaining Alerts About Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl You can configure your StorCenter ix2-dl to send email alerts when problems are detected. This is done through the email notification feature. Email notification provides a destination for emails sent by the StorCenter ix2-dl when problems are detected.

  • Page 22: Using Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl In Various Time Zones

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Using Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl in Various Time Zones You can set the date and time used on your StorCenter ix2-dl , so that it can appear to be in one time zone, when it actually may be in a different one. This can help your users have the correct date and time if they live and work in a location different from your StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 23: Setting The Display Language For Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl

    The Languages page allows you to change the language used in email notification messages. The language used by the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console is based on the preferences configured in your browser. You can change the language used in this program by modifying your browser's preferred language settings.

  • Page 24: Printing Documents

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Printing Documents Printing documents from your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl is simple after you have attached a compatible printer to the StorCenter ix2-dl . The Printers page displays a table of printers that are attached to the StorCenter ix2-dl . The table contains for each printer the name, model, status, and number of documents waiting.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Personal Cloud, Security, And File Sharing

    Setting up Your Device Setting up Personal Cloud, Security, and File Sharing After you have configured some basic features of your Iomega StorCenter, you may also want to set up an Iomega Personal Cloud , security, or file sharing. You can set up a Personal Cloud to allow invited users access to content on your Iomega StorCenter. This content can be in private Shares that are exclusive to the users who join the Personal Cloud, which adds an additional layer of security to your content.

  • Page 27: Sharing Files

    Sharing Files Sharing Overview Your Iomega StorCenter is set up for storing, retrieving, and accessing files among users, client computers, and applications. Note: File sharing is accomplished by creating Shares; setting up security, which includes creating users; setting up media services; and configuring Active Folders. Interfaces for Sharing Your Iomega device has three separate interfaces for file sharing: Iomega StorCenter Console...

  • Page 28: Shares

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Shares What are Shares and How Do I Organize Content with Them? Shares are folders that contain all types of content, including documents, pictures, and music files. Shares can be public, meaning anyone accessing your StorCenter ix2-dl can access the content in the Shares.

  • Page 29: Adding Shares

    Sharing Files Adding Shares 1. From the Iomega StorCenter Console , click Shares. Add a Share. Type a name for the Share. All Shares must have a 2. To add a new Share, click name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. The following are not valid Share names: global, homes, printers 3.

  • Page 30: Managing Shares

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Managing Shares You can change Share information, change access permissions, make a Share an Active Folder, use Share volumes, and modify a Share volume. If available, you can also enable NFS secured access. Changing Share Information 1.
  • Page 31 Sharing Files address and netmask pair as address/netmask where the netmask can be in dotted-decimal format, or as a contiguous mask length. For example, either /255.255.252.0 or /22 will result in identical local networks. 4. When the rule is added, read access is automatically set to the Share. Select Write to allow users to write to that Share.

  • Page 32: Deleting Shares

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Deleting Shares To delete a Share: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. To delete an existing Share, click to expand the Share. 3. In the Information section, click Delete to delete the Share.

  • Page 33: Using Protocols To Share Files

    Using Protocols to Share Files What Are Protocols and How Do I Use Them to Share Files? Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl uses communication protocols to mount file systems and allow files to be transferred between client computers and the Iomega StorCenter.

  • Page 34: Afp File Sharing For Macs

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide AFP File Sharing for Macs The Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) enables Apple file sharing, which is the preferred method for Mac users to access Shares. AFP is on by default. To enable AFP, click the switch on.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth File Sharing

    Sharing Files Bluetooth File Sharing Once a Bluetooth adapter is detected, files can be uploaded to a configurable destination Share on the StorCenter ix2-dl from a Bluetooth device. Configuring Bluetooth settings 1. To enable Bluetooth, click the switch on. 2. Once Bluetooth Transfer is enabled, check the Enable security checkbox to require Bluetooth users to supply a unique PIN that they have defined before allowing them to transfer files to the destination Share on the StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 36: Ftp File Sharing

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide FTP File Sharing On the Protocols page, click the switch to turn on FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and allow access to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . Click to select either FTP or secure FTP (SFTP) or both. You must enable security to apply SFTP.

  • Page 37: Nfs File Sharing

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . Note: Select an option to choose how users on client computers are mapped to the StorCenter ix2-dl •...

  • Page 38: Rsync: Synchronizing Files With Another Storage Device Or Other Computers

    Synchronizing Files with Another Storage Device or Other Computers When you turn on this protocol, you can enable the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl as an rsync server. When the StorCenter ix2-dl is an rsync server, it can be used as a source and/or destination device for rsync Copy Jobs.

  • Page 39: Tftp

    Sharing Files TFTP On the Protocols page, click the switch to turn on TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) and allow access to your Iomega StorCenter . When you turn TFTP on, you can send files to your Iomega device using FTP.

  • Page 40: Monitoring Your Device With An Snmp Management Tool

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Monitoring Your Device with an SNMP Management Tool SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides information about the state of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to various management tools. SNMP should be disabled unless you are specifically providing information to a management system that requires this information.

  • Page 41: Webdav: Managing Files Using Http Or Https

    WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a protocol that provides web-based access to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . With WebDAV enabled on the StorCenter ix2-dl , you can view, add, or delete files through your WebDAV client using either HTTP for unencrypted access or HTTPS for encrypted access.

  • Page 42: Windows Dfs: Creating A Distributed Windows File System

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Windows DFS: Creating a Distributed Windows File System Windows DFS (Distributed File System) organizes Shares and files on a network, such that they appear to be all in one directory tree on a single StorCenter ix2-dl , even if the Shares reside on many devices.

  • Page 43: Windows File Sharing

    Sharing Files Windows File Sharing Windows File Sharing allows you to work in Workgroup mode, using Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console to create users and manage access. To enable Windows File Sharing, click the switch on.

  • Page 44: Sharing Your Content With The World

    Sharing Your Content with the World When you set up the Home Page of your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl , you are presenting public content to anyone who accesses your StorCenter ix2-dl . That public content includes a slideshow and public Shares.

  • Page 45: Automatically Sending Content To Multiple People At Once

    To configure a Share as an Email Active Folder, access Shares from the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , select or create a Share, and expand the Active Folders section to enable and configure email distribution.

  • Page 46: Sharing Content Using Social Media: Overview

    If you have an account with social media services such as Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube, you can share content on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl with your friends and family using one or more of these social media sites. To share your content using social media sites, create Shares called Active Folders, and connect each Active Folder with a social media account.

  • Page 47: Managing Your Content

    Sharing Files Managing Your Content You manage content on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl using the Content Viewer. The Content Viewer is a graphical file browser that lets you view and manage content in the Shares on your StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 48: Transferring Content To And From Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl With Copy Jobs

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Transferring Content to and from Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl with Copy Jobs You can transfer content to and from your StorCenter ix2-dl using the Copy Jobs feature. Copy Jobs copies files from one storage device to another, either by a set schedule or immediately by the user.

  • Page 49: Getting Content From A Usb External Storage Device

    Sharing Files Getting Content from a USB External Storage Device You can transfer content to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl from external USB storage devices. The External Storage page displays a list of externally connected storage devices. You can connect supported external storage to your StorCenter ix2-dl using one of the provided USB ports. When you connect external storage to your StorCenter ix2-dl , that device content is accessible from the Shares page.

  • Page 51: Iscsi: Creating Ip-Based Storage Area Networks (San)

    Creating IP-Based Storage Area Networks (SAN) iSCSI Overview The iSCSI page allows you to create iSCSI drives on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl and allows the Iomega Storage Manager to communicate with those drives over a network. An iSCSI drive provides a single place for all your storage, which you can divide as needed to support all computers in your enterprise business.

  • Page 52: Adding Iscsi Drives

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Adding iSCSI Drives To add an iSCSI drive: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter Console , click iSCSI. Add an iSCSI drive. 2. When the iSCSI page opens, click 3. Enter a name for the iSCSI drive. How you name your iSCSI drive will depend on your Iomega StorCenter meeting one of the following conditions: •...
  • Page 53 iSCSI: Creating IP-Based Storage Area Networks (SAN) Caution: Attempting to connect two clients (iSCSI initiators) to the same iSCSI drive at the same time may result in data corruption or drive damage. The Iomega StorCenter Console prevents you from connecting two clients (iSCSI initiators) to the same iSCSI drive at the same time, but if you connect to an iSCSI drive using native tools, you may encounter this issue.

  • Page 54: Managing Iscsi Drives

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Managing iSCSI Drives The page describes how to: • Change Access Permissions Changing Access Permissions 1. Expand Access Permissions to change user permissions on an iSCSI drive. When an iSCSI drive is first created, the user Everyone has read and write access to that iSCSI drive by default, which means that everyone on your network can read, write, and delete files to and from that iSCSI drive.

  • Page 55: Deleting Iscsi Drives

    Deleting iSCSI Drives To delete an iSCSI drive: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click iSCSI. 2. Click the iSCSI name to expand the iSCSI drive. 3. In the iSCSI Information section, click Delete to delete the iSCSI drive.

  • Page 57: Storage Pool Management

    Click Yes to proceed. Note: All data on the drive is deleted. 3. You are re-directed to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console . 4. Access the Drive Management page. Your StorCenter ix2-dl displays the new hard drives in the bays they are mounted in.

  • Page 59: Backing Up And Restoring Your Content

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Backup and Restore Overview Your Iomega StorCenter provides many ways to back up and restore content. To back up content to and from your Iomega device , such as: • Time Machine • QuikProtect •...

  • Page 60: Backing Up To And Restoring From Your Device

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Backing up to and Restoring from Your Device Backing up Macs with Time Machine Time Machine is a backup utility for Mac computers, and is included in Mac OSX 10.5 or later. It can back up and restore all files on Mac computers. Enable Time Machine on your Iomega StorCenter ix2- dl to allow Mac computers to back up to it.

  • Page 61: Copy Jobs Overview

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Copy Jobs Overview You can back up content to and from your Iomega StorCenter using the Copy Jobs feature. Copy Jobs copies files from one storage device to another, either by a set schedule or immediately by the user. An example of a Copy Job scenario is if you keep pictures from your digital camera on a separate USB drive, but you also want to maintain a backup of these pictures on your Iomega device .

  • Page 62: Backing Up Your Device

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Backing up Your Device...

  • Page 63: Copy Jobs

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Copy Jobs Transferring Content to and from Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl with Copy Jobs You can transfer content to and from your StorCenter ix2-dl using the Copy Jobs feature. Copy Jobs copies files from one storage device to another, either by a set schedule or immediately by the user.
  • Page 64 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Adding Copy Jobs The page describes how to: • Add Copy Jobs • Setting From Information • Setting To Information • Setting a Schedule Adding Copy Jobs 1. On the Copy Jobs page, click . A Copy Job is added to the top of the list and the Information section displays.
  • Page 65 Backing up and Restoring Your Content 4. Enter a valid username and password to provide access to folders on this NAS device, if applicable. to select a source location for the What to copy: section. 5. To select a specific folder, click In the Copy dialog box, select all Shares or a folder, and select one of the following options for the Copy Job from the drop-down menu: •...
  • Page 66 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide 6. Click OK to save your selection or click Cancel. 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Setting a Schedule 1. To set a schedule, expand the Schedule section. 2. In the Schedule section, select Enable Schedule for Copy Job.
  • Page 67 Backing up and Restoring Your Content Managing Copy Jobs From the Copy Jobs page, you can add, start, stop, delete, or monitor Copy Jobs. After you have added Copy Jobs, the Copy Jobs page displays a list of Copy Jobs. The information section includes the name of each Copy Job, date and time it last ran, and its next scheduled time.
  • Page 68 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Modifying Copy Jobs 1. In the list on the Copy Jobs page, find the Copy Job you want to modify, and click it to expand the Information section. 2. Refer to Adding a Copy Job for information about revising the Copy Job fields.
  • Page 69 Backing up and Restoring Your Content Deleting Copy Jobs 1. In the list on the Copy Jobs page, find the Copy Job you want to delete. from the Actions column of the table to delete the Copy Job. 2. Click The Delete Copy Job pop-up window opens.
  • Page 70 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Restoring Files with Copy Jobs To restore files with Copy Jobs, create a new Copy Job that reverses the back-up Copy Job. Modify the From and To settings to copy files from the backup location to the original source location, specify what to restore, set overwrite settings, and choose the protocol for the Copy Job.

  • Page 71: Mozy Backup

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Mozy Backup The Mozy online backup service allows you to create a Mozy account, connect your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to the account, and back up Shares and folders to the Mozy cloud service. Enabling Mozy Account Information 1.

  • Page 72: Restoring Folders With Mozy Backup

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Restoring Folders with Mozy Backup To restore folders and files with Mozy Backup: 1. Click the link to restore any files and folders you back up to your Mozy account. 2. Select the desired backup from the Backup Date: drop-down menu, either the latest backup or a previous one.

  • Page 73: Amazon S3

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Amazon S3 The Amazon S3 online storage service allows you to back up your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to the cloud. Enabling the Amazon S3 Feature 1. On the Amazon S3 page, click the switch on.

  • Page 74: Restoring Files With Amazon S3

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Restoring Files with Amazon S3 When you want to restore files from the Amazon S3 cloud service to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl , you can choose to restore all files or select individual files to restore.

  • Page 75: Backing Up With Iomega Personal Cloud

    Backing up and Restoring Your Content Backing up with Iomega Personal Cloud You can back up content on your Iomega StorCenter by creating a Copy Job from the Iomega Personal Cloud on it to another Iomega device that is a member of the cloud. Refer to Iomega Personal Cloud help for additional information.

  • Page 76: Restoring With Personal Cloud

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Restoring with Personal Cloud You can restore content on your Iomega StorCenter by creating a Copy Job from the Iomega Personal Cloud on it to another Iomega StorCenter that is a member of the Personal Cloud.

  • Page 77: Securing Your Device And Contents

    What Is Security and Do I Need It? Security is an optional feature you can enable on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to secure Shares, create users, and allow some features to be enabled. When you create users, you limit access to your StorCenter ix2-dl to specific people, and when you secure Shares, you limit data access to specific users.

  • Page 78: Enabling Security And Creating An Administrator User

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Enabling Security and Creating an Administrator User With security turned on, only administrator users can view or change settings on the StorCenter ix2- dl , including creating or deleting users and Shares. When you create users, you limit access to your StorCenter ix2-dl to specific people, and when you secure Shares, you limit data access to specific users.
  • Page 79 Securing Your Device and Contents add users...

  • Page 80: Limiting Access To Your Content By Creating Users

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Limiting Access to Your Content by Creating Users When you create users, you are selecting the specific people that have access to your Iomega StorCenter . You can secure Shares and specify which users can read and write to the secured Shares.

  • Page 81: Users

    Securing Your Device and Contents Users Users Overview When security is enabled, the Users page displays all users on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl and enables administrators to add and modify users. Non-administrator users can be added to limit access to Share content. Additional administrator users can be added allow specific users to configure the StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 82: Adding Users

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Adding Users To add a user: 1. Navigate to the Users page. 2. Before you can create or modify users, you must have security enabled on your Iomega StorCenter Iomega device . If security is already enabled, you are ready to add users. If not, a pop-up window appears for enabling security and create an administrator user to manage your secured Iomega device .
  • Page 83 Securing Your Device and Contents...

  • Page 84: Managing Users

    Username — enter the username of the user to be created. This will be the username provided when logging into the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . There is a maximum of 32 characters, and spaces are not allowed. The following are not valid usernames: root, daemon, bin, sys, sync, mail, proxy, www-data, backup, operator, sshd, postfix, nobody, unuser, guest, and rsync.
  • Page 85 Securing Your Device and Contents 3. In the Add Access Permissions pop-up window, select which Shares this user can access, and click Apply. 4. Uncheck Read or both Read and Write to limit or deny access permission to each Share for this user.

  • Page 86: Deleting Users

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Deleting Users To delete a user: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Users. 2. To delete an existing user, click the username to expand the user. 3. In the User Information section, click Delete.

  • Page 87: Groups

    Groups consist of one or more users, and administrators can grant each group rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . Users can belong to more than one group. The Groups page enables administrators to create one or more groups, and grant each group rights to Shares on the StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 88: Adding Groups

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Adding Groups Add a group. The Information section opens. 1. On the Groups page, click 2. From the Information section, give the new group a name. Add users. Select a user or users to include in the group.

  • Page 89: Managing Groups

    9. If NFS is enabled, the GID field is visible. The GID value must be the same on both the Linux client and the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl for the client to access files. To modify the GID, type a new GID value.

  • Page 90: Deleting Groups

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Deleting Groups To delete a group: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Groups. 2. To delete an existing group, click to expand the group. 3. In the Information section, click Delete to delete the group.

  • Page 91: Using Active Directory Domain To Manage Users And Groups

    On the Users and Groups page, administrator users can import users and groups from an Active Directory server and grant them access rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . The Users and Groups page is visible when you enable Active Directory on the StorCenter ix2-dl . For more...

  • Page 92: Managing Users And Groups With Active Directory

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Managing Users and Groups with Active Directory The page describes how to: • Import Users and Groups from Active Directory • Synchronize with the Active Directory Controller • Change Access Permissions • Set Quotas Importing Users and Groups from Active Directory Import Users and Groups from Active Directory.
  • Page 93 Securing Your Device and Contents 6. Uncheck Read to remove all access to a Share and remove the Share from the table. If iSCSI is enabled, uncheck Read to remove all access to an iSCSI drive and remove the iSCSI drive from the table.

  • Page 94: Deleting Active Directory Users And Groups

    Deleting Active Directory Users and Groups To delete a user or a group: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Users and Groups. 2. To delete an existing user or group, click to expand that user or group.

  • Page 95: Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere In The World

    What Is an Iomega Personal Cloud ? An Iomega Personal Cloud turns an Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl into a hub for sharing files and backing up data among computers anywhere in the world. A Personal Cloud can exist on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl , or on another Iomega network device.
  • Page 96 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide • join a trusted device to a Personal Cloud...

  • Page 97: Is My Content Secure

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Is My Content Secure? Your content is always secure using an Iomega Personal Cloud . If you create a Personal Cloud with security disabled, you are required to enter a password when accessing your Iomega device remotely.

  • Page 98: Iomega Personal Cloud Setup Overview

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Iomega Personal Cloud Setup Overview You can create an Iomega Personal Cloud in one of two ways: • Follow the Iomega Personal Cloud setup through Iomega Setup • Create the Iomega Personal Cloud through the Iomega StorCenter Console Creating an Iomega Personal Cloud starts with providing a name for your Personal Cloud and an email address associated with it.

  • Page 99: Creating An Iomega Personal Cloud

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Creating an Iomega Personal Cloud Before you can work with your Iomega Personal Cloud, you first create a Personal Cloud and configure the settings. After your Personal Cloud is ready and connected to the internet as indicated by the status images, you can invite people to join your Personal Cloud.

  • Page 100: Configuring Router Port Forwarding For Personal Cloud

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Configuring Router Port Forwarding for Personal Cloud In most cases, your Iomega StorCenter attempts to automatically configure your router. However, if it cannot, a message displays that your router is not configured for port forwarding, and you must manually configure your router to forward a specific port to your Iomega device .
  • Page 101 Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World How do I ... create an Iomega Personal Cloud...

  • Page 102: Configuring Your Iomega Personal Cloud

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Configuring Your Iomega Personal Cloud As an Iomega Personal Cloud administrator, you can manage various settings on your Personal Cloud to ensure that it functions as efficiently as possible. Settings include specifying an email address when sending invitations.

  • Page 103: Inviting People Onto Your Iomega Personal Cloud

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Inviting People onto Your Iomega Personal Cloud When you invite people to join your Iomega Personal Cloud , you are actually selecting from existing users on your Iomega device , or adding people as users on your Iomega device . In addition, you are optionally allowing them to add their computers or Iomega storage devices as trusted devices your Personal Cloud.

  • Page 104: Joining A Trusted Device To An Iomega Personal Cloud

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Joining a Trusted Device to an Iomega Personal Cloud You can join your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl to the Personal Cloud as a trusted device if you have been given permission by the person administering the Personal Cloud.

  • Page 105: Managing Trusted Devices On A Personal Cloud

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Managing Trusted Devices on a Personal Cloud As an Iomega Personal Cloud administrator, you can manage trusted devices on your Personal Cloud. Trusted devices can be disconnected, or you can completely delete a trusted device from the Personal Cloud.

  • Page 106: Using Copy Jobs With An Iomega Personal Cloud

    Clicking the Copy Jobs button opens the Copy Jobs page to help you configure a Copy Job between the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl that is hosting the Personal Cloud and a trusted device. For more information on setting up Copy Jobs, refer to...

  • Page 107: Disabling Or Deleting Your Iomega Personal Cloud

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Disabling or Deleting Your Iomega Personal Cloud When you disable your Personal Cloud, you are eliminating access to your Personal Cloud without deleting the account information you created when you set up the Personal Cloud. Later, if you want to reenable your Personal Cloud, you can without reentering all the account information.

  • Page 108: Accessing Content Using Your Iomega Personal Cloud

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Accessing Content Using Your Iomega Personal Cloud You can share content by inviting users to your Personal Cloud. The data in Shares can be made accessible to all users of the Cloud, or access can be restricted to a specific set of users by setting access permissions to Shares.

  • Page 109: Informing Users What To Do With Iomega Personal Cloud

    Personal Cloud: Accessing Your Device From Anywhere in the World Informing Users What to Do with Iomega Personal Cloud Personal Cloud enables users to access your Iomega device from the web. They can enter myCloudName.Myiomegacloud.com in a web browser, and when prompted, enter a valid username and password for your Iomega device .

  • Page 111: Sharing Content Using Social Media

    If you have an account with social media services such as Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube, you can share content on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl with your friends and family using one or more of these social media sites. To share your content using social media sites, create Shares called Active Folders, and connect each Active Folder with a social media account.

  • Page 112: Facebook

    Note: If you do not have a Facebook account, go to the Facebook website to open an account. Configuring a Facebook Active Folder 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. Select a Share to use as a Facebook Active Folder, and click to expand the Active Folder section.

  • Page 113: Flickr

    Note: If you do not have a Flickr account, go to the Flickr website to open an account. Configuring a Flickr Active Folder 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. Select a Share to use as a Flickr Active Folder, and click to expand the Active Folder section.

  • Page 114: Youtube

    Note: If you do not have a YouTube account, go to the YouTube website to open an account. Configuring a YouTube Active Folder 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. Select a Share to use as a YouTube Active Folder, and click to expand the Active Folder section.

  • Page 115: Share Content Through Iomega Personal Cloud

    Sharing Content Using Social Media Share Content through Iomega Personal Cloud You can share your multimedia content with friends and family through an Iomega Personal Cloud . Refer to the Iomega Personal Cloud section for more information. How do I ... create an Iomega Personal Cloud know my Personal Cloud content is secure...

  • Page 117: Media Management

    Media Management Media Management Overview The StorCenter ix2-dl has a built-in media server that, when turned on, scans for media content in specific Shares that have media sharing enabled. Any media content contained in these specific Shares are accessible to any user on your network with a media player, even if the Share is secured. For information on enabling a folder as a media folder, refer to Managing Shares.

  • Page 118: Media Services Capabilities And Limitations

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Media Services Capabilities and Limitations One important consideration when using the media server is that it can share media content on your StorCenter ix2-dl with anyone on the internet. When media sharing is enabled, internet users, including those users on mobile devices running the Iomega Link, can access media content on your StorCenter ix2-dl .

  • Page 119: Sharing Media Content Over The Internet

    Media Management Sharing Media Content over the Internet There are two methods for sharing media content on your Iomega StorCenter with anyone on the internet. You can enable internet access on the Media Server page. Alternatively, if you have, or plan to create an Iomega Personal Cloud on your Iomega StorCenter , you can enable internet access configuring your Iomega Personal Cloud Enabling Internet Access from the Media Server Page...

  • Page 120: Media Aggregation

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Media Aggregation If you have multiple Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) servers in your network that have media content, you can combine all media content into one view by enabling aggregation on your Iomega device . When you enable aggregation, all media content on DLNA servers is available for playback using a DLNA player, such as Playstation®3, Windows Media Player®, or Xbox 360®.

  • Page 121: Social Media Sharing

    Media Management Social Media Sharing You can share media content, such as movies and pictures, using social media sites like Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube. Refer to the Sharing Content Using Social Media section for more information. How do I ... share content through Facebook share content through Flickr share content through YouTube...

  • Page 122: Streaming Music, Movies, And Pictures

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Streaming Music, Movies, and Pictures The Media Server supports playback of videos, music and pictures from any UPnP AV (Universal Plug and Play Audio Visual) network media players, such as Playstation3, Windows Media Player, or Xbox 360.

  • Page 123: Photos

    Media Management Photos Photos Overview Your Iomega device has multiple ways to manage your pictures. Your Iomega device can: • Stream pictures that are in Shares with media sharing enabled • Display pictures on the Home Page in a slideshow •...

  • Page 124: Streaming Pictures

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Streaming Pictures The Iomega StorCenter has a built-in media server that, when turned on, can scan for pictures in specific folders that have media sharing enabled. Any pictures contained in these specific folders will then be accessible to any user on your network with a media player. For information on enabling...

  • Page 125: Creating A Slideshow On The Device Home Page

    Media Management Creating a Slideshow on the Device Home Page Your StorCenter ix2-dl can display a slideshow on its home page. On the Home Page Settings feature page, check Display slideshows to display picture slideshows from folders on the StorCenter ix2-dl . Click Manage slideshows to configure any slideshows you want to display.

  • Page 126: Automatically Resizing Your Photos

    Shares and Active Folders. Configuring a Photo Resize Active Folder 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. Select a Share to use as a Photo Resize Active Folder, and click to expand the Active Folder section.

  • Page 127: Getting Pictures From Your Camera

    Media Management Getting Pictures from Your Camera The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allows pictures to be automatically copied from a USB camera connected directly to the StorCenter ix2-dl . When Picture Transfer is turned on, and your camera is connected to your StorCenter ix2-dl , the pictures are copied to the configured destination folder. 1.

  • Page 128: Music

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Music Music Overview If you have music files in media-sharing enabled folders on your Iomega StorCenter , those music files can be streamed by a DLNA player running on a computer on the network. How do I ...

  • Page 129: Streaming Music

    Media Management Streaming Music The Iomega StorCenter has a built-in media server that, when turned on, scans for music in specific folders that have media sharing enabled. Any music contained in these specific folders is then accessible to any user on your network with a media player. For information on enabling a folder as a media folder, refer to Managing Shares.

  • Page 130: Torrents

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Torrents Torrent Overview Torrent downloads allow you to share files using a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. With torrent download enabled, you can download files using the torrent protocol to your Iomega StorCenter and then those files can be uploaded by other torrent users.

  • Page 131: Enabling Torrent Downloads

    Media Management Enabling Torrent Downloads 1. On the Torrent Download page, click the switch on. Settings to modify the torrent download and upload settings. 2. Click 3. In the Torrent Download Settings dialog box, enter a value for Maximum Download Speed. This sets the rate at which files are downloaded to your device.

  • Page 132: Deleting Torrent Jobs

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Deleting torrent jobs 1. On the Torrent Download page, select a torrent you want to delete. 2. Click the under the Action column to delete the torrent. 3. Click Yes to delete the torrent.

  • Page 133: Configuring Your Router For Torrent Downloads

    Media Management Configuring Your Router for Torrent Downloads You must manually configure your router to forward a specific port to your StorCenter ix2-dl . Most routers refer to this as port forwarding or application access, and it is recommended that you refer to your router's documentation to learn how to set these values.

  • Page 134: Torrent Active Folders

    Shares and Active Folders. Configuring a Torrent Active Folder 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console , click Shares. 2. Select a Share to use as a Torrent Active Folder, and click to expand the Active Folder section.
  • Page 135 Media Management Adding Torrent Files to Your StorCenter ix2-dl 1. Open the Shares page. 2. Expand the Share that is enabled as a Torrent Active Folder. Any Share can be enabled as a Torrent Active Folder. For information on enabling a Torrent Active Folder, refer to Torrent Active Folders.

  • Page 136: Videos

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Videos Video Capabilities Overview Your Iomega StorCenter has multiple ways to manage your videos. Your Iomega device can: • Stream movies that are in Shares with media sharing enabled • Upload videos that are added to Shares associated with social media sites •...

  • Page 137: Streaming Movies

    Media Management Streaming Movies The Iomega StorCenter has a built-in media server that, when turned on, scans for movies in specific folders that have media sharing enabled. Any movies contained in these specific folders are accessible to any user on your network with a media player. For information on enabling a folder as a media folder, refer to Managing Shares.

  • Page 138: Video Surveillance

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Video Surveillance Video Surveillance Overview The Video Surveillance page lets you add and configure cameras connected to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl , view live video, and see video alerts. The page has three primary links: •...
  • Page 139 Media Management The video camera is connected to the network and a recording schedule is set for it, but it is not currently recording. The video camera is connected to the network, but no recording schedule is set. Space The Space column identifies how much disk space is currently used by the video files in the destination folder for this video camera.
  • Page 140 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Adding a Video Camera You can use the Video Surveillance page to manually add supported video cameras if they are not discovered automatically on your StorCenter ix2-dl . The Video Surveillance page also displays the current settings for any video camera attached to your network.
  • Page 141 Media Management...
  • Page 142 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Managing Video Cameras You can set a retention policy on your recordings and also schedule when to record. Setting a Retention Policy Setting the retention policy determines how much recorded video you keep on your Iomega StorCenter .
  • Page 143 Media Management Deleting Video Cameras To delete a video camera, expand the Information section of the camera and click Delete. How do I ... add a video camera manage a video camera...

  • Page 145: Adding Applications To Your Device

    Adding Applications to Your Device Application Overview You can install supported applications on your StorCenter ix2-dl using the Application Manager page. For each application installed you may have the option to uninstall, start, and stop the application. How do I... install an application...

  • Page 146: Application Manager

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Application Manager The Application Manager page allows you to add applications to your StorCenter ix2-dl from an installation file located on your computer. For each application installed you may have the option to uninstall, start, and stop the application. This page shows the applications which came preinstalled with your StorCenter ix2-dl ;...

  • Page 147: Upgrading Your Device

    Upgrading Your Device Software Updates The Software Updates page identifies the StorCenter ix2-dl software status and provides the ability to update the software for the StorCenter ix2-dl . This software is protected by RSA BSAFE technology. Auto-update process: installing a device software update 1.
  • Page 148 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide When the update is uploaded to the StorCenter ix2-dl , the Status column will say Ready to apply. 6. Click Apply all pending updates to apply the update or updates. The software updates will be applied to your StorCenter ix2-dl . If you want to remove the update without applying changes, click in the Action column.

  • Page 149: Recovering Your Device Configuration

    Recovering Your Device Configuration Copying Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Settings to Other Devices The Configuration Backup and Restore page allows you to back up and restore system configuration information. Backing up a configuration saves various system properties, including users, groups, device identification, and Share names and permissions.

  • Page 151: Hardware Management

    Hardware Management About the StorCenter ix2-dl Components This topic describes the front and rear panel components of the StorCenter ix2-dl. Front Panel Status Indicators, Buttons and Ports 1. Power/Status Indicator — Displays the current operational status of the StorCenter ix2-dl. •...
  • Page 152 Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide 1. Security Lock — Connect a security cable to prevent theft. 2. Power Button — Use the power button to power the StorCenter ix2-dl on and off. 3. USB Connector — Supports devices such as USB storage devices and printers.

  • Page 153: Energy Saving

    Hardware Management Energy Saving The Energy Saving page provides power settings for the StorCenter ix2-dl . Power Down Drives Click the Power Down Drives drop-down menu to select how much idle time should be allowed to elapse before the StorCenter ix2-dl powers down the drives. Drives automatically power back up when the StorCenter ix2-dl accesses them.

  • Page 154: Factory Reset

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Factory Reset Factory Reset returns the StorCenter ix2-dl to its original state. This feature is useful if you give your StorCenter ix2-dl to someone else. Factory Reset provides two options for returning your StorCenter ix2-dl to its original state: •...

  • Page 155: Ups Management

    Hardware Management UPS Management The Iomega StorCenter UPS Management page allows you to monitor the status of an attached Uninterruptible Power Supply. If your StorCenter ix2-dl is connected to a UPS battery backup unit, it is listed on this page. The battery status of the backup unit is also indicated, displaying how much of a charge is left in the battery.

  • Page 156: Adding New Drives To Your Iomega Storcenter Ix2-Dl

    Click Yes to proceed. Note: All data on the drive is deleted. 3. You are re-directed to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl Console . 4. Access the Drive Management page. Your StorCenter ix2-dl displays the new hard drives in the bays they are mounted in.

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting Routers

    Hardware Management Troubleshooting Routers If you encounter a problem while connecting or using your StorCenter ix2-dl , check the topics listed below for possible solutions. If you have properly set port forwarding on your router and remote access still does not work, you may have multiple routers on your network.

  • Page 158: Bridging The Secondary Router

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide If for some reason the network configuration cannot be changed and your setup requires the double NAT, you must perform the port forwarding steps twice. On the primary router, set the port forwarding to the cascaded router's external IP address. On the cascaded router, set the port forwarding to the StorCenter ix2-dl s IP address.
  • Page 159 Hardware Management 2. Refer to your router's documentation for more information on configuring DHCP settings. 3. Navigate to the IP address settings interface page on your StorCenter ix2-dl . For more information, check the Network Settings section of this manual. 4.

  • Page 161: Additional Support

    Additional Support How to Get Help Iomega is committed to providing excellent customer support. To meet this goal, Iomega offers a variety of support options designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users. For complete information on the support options available for your Iomega product, visit the Iomega website. Please select your region carefully.

  • Page 162: Support

    Support The Support feature opens the Iomega web site where you can get more information about your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl . The Support page provides access to content for learning more about using and supporting your StorCenter ix2-dl . Refer to the Iomega Support site for more information.

  • Page 163: Legal

    Legal StorCenter ix2-dl Trademark Page Iomega , the stylized logo, and StorCenter are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 164: Regulatory Information

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Regulatory Information This topic provides regulatory information for various countries. FCC (United States) The computer equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy. If the equipment is not installed and operated in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, interference to radio and television reception might result.

  • Page 165: Ce (European Community)

    Legal CE (European Community) Iomega declares that this Iomega product conforms to all applicable European Directives and Standards, including by way of example, 2004/108/ EC, 2009/125/ EC, and 2006/95/ EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained by contacting Iomega or is available at www.iomega.com/support/ce Manufacturer/Responsible Party Iomega Customer Service, 4059 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067...

  • Page 166: Safety Information

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Safety Information Observe the following guidelines when using your Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl : 1. Follow all instructions marked on the StorCenter ix2-dl and in the documentation. 2. Use only the power supply cable provided with the StorCenter ix2-dl . Always use the appropriate power supply cable for your country.

  • Page 167: Limited Warranty

    Legal Limited Warranty Drives and Media • Coverage • Excluded Products and Problems • Remedies • Obtaining Warranty Service • Limitations Coverage Iomega warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period. This non-transferable, limited warranty is only to you, the first end-user purchaser.

  • Page 168: Limitations

    Iomega StorCenter ix2-dl User Guide Iomega Customer Service, 4059 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067 Contact information for Iomega Customer Service can be obtained on our support website at: • Americas www.iomega.com/support • Europe www.iomega.com/europe/support • Asia www.iomega.com/ap/support If your product is eligible for warranty service, you will be required to return it to Iomega , along with proper identification, a return authorization number obtained from the Iomega website or provided by the Iomega representative, and proof of purchase.

  • Page 169: Open Source

    Legal Open Source The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under open source agreements. Components of this software covered under GPL or other open source licenses are fully documented as to license and redistribution requirements in the ReadMe file provided with the software.

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