Maxtor STM320004SDA20G-RK - Shared Storage II NAS Server User Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER’S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Macintosh Installation Web User Interface Introduction Introduction Accessing the Web UI ....37 ......1 . -
Page 3: Introduction
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Introduction About this Guide The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide: Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. Connecting this storage solution to your network in a home or Bold Used for menu, command, and keyboard selections you make and screens you will see. -
Page 4: Included In Package
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Handling Precautions FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Backup Solution Please handle your new Maxtor Shared Storage II with care! 2. Power Adapter 3. Ethernet Cable Follow the precautions listed here or you could damage your 4. -
Page 5: Installing The Shared Storage Ii
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Connecting the Power 1. Plug the round female connector from the power adapter Step 1 – Connect the Drive into the drive’s power connector. The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to your computer with 2. -
Page 6: Step 2 - Power Up The Drive
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 – Power up the Drive Front Panel LEDs 1. Press the round black button on the back panel of your Definition Status Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. The green LED (light) with Power Activity Illuminated –... -
Page 7: Step 3 - Setup The Drive
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 – Set up the Drive This simply means that you can use EasyManage in conjunction with these products provided one of the following 1. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software software packages is installed: into your CD-ROM drive. -
Page 8: Using The Shared Storage Ii
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II If you select a Shared Storage II Drive, EasyManage will display this image: Using EasyManage Home The EasyManage Home window provides access to the following: Search for Shared Storage Drives Note: In the event that no Shared Storage Drives were found, please refer to the Help File for available troubleshooting tips. -
Page 9: Create User Account
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File Home and Business Folders You can choose a set of folders appropriate for Home or You can see the details of a backup by reading the log file. Business use. The folders created are listed below. To view the log file, click the colored status indicator in the Backup Status column. - Page 10 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions To Create a Public Business User Account – A User Name may contain 1 - 20 characters 1. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. – Users with a Private user account can have a Password that contains 1 - 32 characters –...
- Page 11 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User Account 1. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user 1. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button.
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Page 12: Settings
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account Settings This feature of EasyManage allows you to select the user account’s share that you wish to use on your PC. 1. Click the Connect to a user account button. Drag and Sort The Drag and Sort feature automatically sorts files into a set of folders inside your personal folder or the public folder. - Page 13 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into Our Public Folder Folder Tags By default, this feature adds a special icon to each folder on 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. your computer that is set to be backed up to the Shared Storage Drive.
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Page 14: Backup
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup Edit My Backup Settings This option will launch your browser and open the Shared 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. Folder Backup portion of the Web UI. From this, you can: 2. - Page 15 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions Automatic Backups On/Off This option will delete all but the most recent Historical File You can turn Off/On Automatic Backups on your Shared Versions from your user account’s My Backup folder. Storage Drive.
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Page 16: Restore
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Restore Restore to Folder Restores files to its original folder on Original your computer Differences Between Restore Methods Restores file to the following folder: C:\MyDocuments\YourUserName\MSS Temporary Restore Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Choosing this option allows you to restore an individual his- torical version of a file, based on the date it was backed up. -
Page 17: Onetouch Status Icons
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons Change Account This feature will launch the EasyManage’s Connect to a user The OneTouch Status Icon can: account window. – Report the connectivity of your Shared Storage Drive Note: See “Connect to a User Account” on page 10 for and or the status of the last backup more information regarding the use of these options. -
Page 18: Using Media Server
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit Using Media Server This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from your System Tray. To exit OneTouch Status: 1. Click on the OneTouch Status icon and select Exit from the menu. Use Media Server to Manage your Digital Photo, Music and 2. -
Page 19: Storing Audio
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Using your computer as an audio jukebox is a very popular If you can not access your drive after moving it to another net- application. This allows you to store and play thousands of work, turning it on after it has been off for a period of time, or your favorite songs. -
Page 20: Security Lock
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Media Serving Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking With the Shared Storage Drive’s Media Serving capabilities, slot on the back of the drive. The slot is compatible with most you can view videos or photos and listen to music on your security locking cables. - Page 21 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for Home Media Networks – Some data may not be available for access for up to two (2) hours after being copied to the Shared Storage Drive. To obtain immediate access to these media files, click the Refresh button located in Web UI.
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Page 22: Introduction
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Introduction About this Guide The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide: Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. Connecting this storage solution to your network in a home or Bold Used for menu, command, and keyboard selections you make and screens you will see. -
Page 23: Included In Package
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Handling Precautions FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Backup Solution Please handle your new Maxtor Shared Storage II with care! 2. Power Adapter 3. Cat5 Ethernet Cable Follow the precautions listed here or you could damage your 4. -
Page 24: Installing The Shared Storage Ii
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Connecting the Power 1. Plug the round female connector from the power adapter Step 1 – Connect the Drive into the drive’s power connector. The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to your computer with 2. -
Page 25: Step 2 - Power Up The Drive
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Step 2 – Power up the Drive Front Panel LEDs 1. Press the round black button on the back panel of your Definition Status Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. The green LED (light) with Power Activity Illuminated –... -
Page 26: Step 3 - Setup The Drive
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Step 3 - Setup the Drive 13. The EasyManage software will begin locating Shared Storage Drives detected on the network. 1. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your CD-ROM drive and double-click the Install CD 14. -
Page 27: Using The Shared Storage Ii
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Create and Use Shared Folders User Account Types Using EasyManage Public – With a public account, all of your files are accessible to anyone who has an account on your Shared Storage Drive. Once installed, you can use your new Maxtor Shared Storage II in the same way you use the other drives on your computer. - Page 28 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Creating a Public/Home User Account Creating a Public/None User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button. User Account button. 2.
- Page 29 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Creating a Private/Business User Account 7. When created, the word “Success” will appear near the 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this User Account button.
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Page 30: Drag And Sort
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Method 2 – Connect a Private User Account Drag and Sort™ 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Connect to a Drag and sort is an easy and powerful way to sort files on User Account button. -
Page 31: Backup Settings
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Adding Drag and Sort Folders Backup Settings To add a new folder: To Launch Your First Backup 1. Click the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the column. A 1. From the EasyManage menu, click Settings. sheet will drop down where you can enter the new folder name. -
Page 32: Editing Backup Settings
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Editing Backup Settings Advanced Settings To open, click Tab Advanced. The following options are Set Day and Time displayed: Choose a time for your backup by clicking the arrow buttons or typing. Then choose day(s) by clicking them. Wake My Macintosh if it is Asleep Select this option to automatically wake up your Macintosh, Enable Scheduled Backups... - Page 33 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Shared Storage Administration Backup The button launches the Shared Storage Drive’s Web User Connect to My Selected User Account at Login Interface (Web UI). Select this option if you want to connect to the selected User Note: You must login as the admin user to use the Web UI.
- Page 34 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Restore Select a Restore Location Restore Recent Files and Folders Original: Restores file(s) to their original location, replacing the existing version. You can restore the most recent version of backed-up files and folders. Temporary: Restores files to the temporary location in the Documents folder of the current user.
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Page 35: Simpleview™ Storage And Backup
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION SimpleView Storage and Backup Status Using Media Server ™ This screen provides you with an overview of each user's storage and backup information: Click SimpleView. Use Media Server to Manage Your Digital Photo, Music and Video Collection If you have a networked home entertainment system, you can use Media Server to manage your digital photo, music and... -
Page 36: Storing Audio
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Storing Audio Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Using your computer as an audio jukebox is a very popular If you can not access your drive after moving it to another net- application. This allows you to store and play thousands of work, turning it on after it has been off for a period of time, or your favorite songs. -
Page 37: Security Lock
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Note: See “The Web UI” later in this guide for details on using Media Serving the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Run Set-up Wizard for With the Shared Storage Drive’s Media Serving capabilities, more information on re-configuring these settings. you can view videos or photos and listen to music on your home entertainment center without ever turning on your Security Lock... - Page 38 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Considerations for Home Media Networks – Some data may not be available for access for up to two (2) hours after being copied to the Shared Storage Drive. To obtain immediate access to these media files, click the Refresh button located in Web UI.
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Page 39: Web User Interface
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Web User Interface – By IP Address – Each Shared Storage Drive has its own IP Address, whether it is Static, assigned from a DHCP The Web User Interface (Web UI) is used for the following Server, or by default via Automatic Private IP Addressing actions: (APIPA). -
Page 40: Run Set-Up Wizard
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Run Set-up Wizard 3. Select your Time Zone. The Run Set-up Wizard will aid in the initial configuration of 4. To disable the Network Time Protocol feature, click your Shared Storage Drive. From the Wizard, you can: Disable and then click Next. -
Page 41: Accounts Management
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Note: If you do not want an Administrator password on Using the Accounts Management Pages your Shared Storage Drive, select the NO button – Select what action you would like to do indicating that you do not want to assign an Administrator –... - Page 42 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE The user is added and should immediately have access to To Change the Password on a User Account the Shared Storage Drive. 1. Click Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges. 2. Find the user to modify the permissions for and click Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Change.
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Page 43: Shared Folders Management
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Shared Folders Management 3. Set the Access Privileges at: – Public shared folder if you would like everyone to have access. 4. Click Next. Overview 5. You will see confirmation that the share was successfully Use the Shared Folders Management page to manage the created. - Page 44 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges To Suspend a Shared Folder To Change Folder Permissions 1. Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders. 1. Click Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges. 2. Find the Shared Folder to Suspend and click Suspend. 2.
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Page 45: Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video To Disable Media Server 1. Click Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos. Media server technology enables digital photo, music, and video playback to networked home entertainment systems. 2. Click Disable Media Server. By default, the Media Server is disabled. - Page 46 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Create Backup Set Delete Backup Set This option allows you to create a backup of shared files and This feature allows you to delete a backup set stored on the folders that reside on your Shared Storage Drive. External USB drive connected to the Shared Storage Drive.
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Page 47: Advanced Settings
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Back Up Advanced Settings This option allows you to perform an immediate backup of all, or selected Backup Sets. 1. From the Shared Folder Backup Home Page, select Back Up. Overview Use the Advanced Settings page to manage the Language, 2. -
Page 48: Network Settings
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Language, Date and Time Network Settings Enter your language preference, date, and Network Time Use this page to assign the file server a name, identify the workgroup to which it belongs, and to set the IP configuration To select the Language of the Shared Storage Drive. -
Page 49: System Maintenance
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE System Maintenance 4. A status bar will appear showing the status of the scan. The Diagnostic process takes between 2 - 5 minutes. Use these pages to run disk utilities and perform diagnostics; modify power management settings, and to update your 5. -
Page 50: Configure Your Usb Devices
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Configure Your USB Devices Printer Support Management 1. Click Printer Support Management. Use these pages to configure USB drives and to manage USB printers plugged into the Shared Storage Drive. 2. You will see the current status of your printer support. It will be Enabled or Disabled. -
Page 51: System Status
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE System Status Online Help Your Shared Storage Drive has advanced help features. To access these files, click on the Online Help link at the bottom of the drive file screen. Overview Use the System Status page to get a summary of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, including IP address, Users and Shares, USB Devices and Printers attached to the unit. -
Page 52: Using External Usb Drives
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Using External USB Drives with Your Using USB Printers with Your Shared Storage II Shared Storage II You may connect a USB printer to your Shared Storage II Drive and share it with anyone on your network. There are 2 USB ports on the back of your drive which allow you to connect USB hard drives, such as the Maxtor Connecting a USB Printer... - Page 53 20344100...