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- Page 1 BlackArmor ® 440/420/400/220 Networked shared storage for small businesses...
- Page 2 In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 Notes for Reviewers Contact References .................iv Additional Resources ................iv The Cost of a Lost Data Records............. 1 Part 1: Product Overview Introduction ....................1 Capacity and Pricing................1 Key Features ................... 2 Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports ............3 Four USB Ports................ - Page 4 This reviewer’s guide provides information to help you craft your independent review of the Seagate BlackArmor™ NAS 440 networked storage solution. The entire media- relations team at Seagate Technology LLC hopes you find this guide helpful; we look forward to your feedback.
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Page 5: Introduction
The BlackArmor NAS 440,420 and 400 use the same enclosure, which houses up to four hard drives. The NAS 440 ships with four Seagate Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives; the NAS 420 ships with two and the NAS 400 ships without drives allowing the customer to choose from a list of certified Seagate drive designed to meet varying business needs. -
Page 6: Key Features
Global Access service. No software is required to use Seagate Global Access. A fully self-contained, out-of-the box solution, the BlackArmor NAS on-board LCD screen displays settings and status information. Compared with affordable NAS products from other manufacturers, we believe the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440, NAS 420, and NAS... -
Page 7: Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports High-end corporate enterprise-class storage systems and networks use multiple network connections to assure uninterrupted operation should any port fail. At Seagate, we believe this capability should be available to everyone. For that reason, the BlackArmor NAS contains dual rear-panel Ethernet ports that allow users to: Connect both ports to the network for fail-safe operation should one port fail •... -
Page 8: Multiple Simultaneous Raid Levels
RAID 10 requires four drives configured in mirrored pairs.) The default RAID setting for the BlackArmor is RAID 5 for the BlackArmor NAS 440 server and RAID 1 for the BlackArmor NAS 220. This ensures the most reliable and redundant back up of the data it contains. -
Page 9: High Security
For any business with up to 50 computers, BlackArmor NAS is the perfect solution. The NAS 440/420 ships with 10 client licenses and the BlackArmor NAS 220 ships with 5 licenses. However, additional licenses can be purchased through Seagate.com in 2 pack and 5 pack bundles. -
Page 10: Tools For Systems Integrators
(such as 192.168.1.xxx), managing the device is very simple and straightforward. Key aspects of management are covered later in this reviewer’s guide. Nevertheless, Seagate designed BlackArmor NAS with specific capabilities for value-added resellers, solutions providers, and systems integrators. -
Page 11: Installation
• additional USB ports. Installing the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440, 420 or 400 should take about 15 minutes, not including creating of individual user accounts or initial RAID configurations for the NAS 400. Consult the BlackArmor User Guide for step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the BlackArmor NAS. -
Page 12: Complete The Initial Setup With Blackarmor Manager
Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 installed devices and displays a list. Systems running Windows Vista find the unit automatically and display a dialog for mapping it to a drive letter. 2. Select the BlackArmor unit and (in Windows only) click View Drive Details. - Page 13 Logging into a BlackArmor NAS for the first time launches the Setup Wizard. 2. Click Next then click “I Agree” to accept the Seagate BlackArmor license 3. Customize basic settings (Optional): Enter a name for the NAS. To make the NAS easy to identify on a local •...
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Page 14: Shares, Public And Private
RAID 5, since it provides the best level of protection. However, each volume you create can be defined with different RAID levels. The BlackArmor NAS 440, 420 and 400 have the ability to migrate from one RAID level to another, without the need to reformat. For more information about RAID migration, see the BlackArmor PDF User manual. -
Page 15: Create Customized Folders, Or Shares
Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 Following the three-volume example from the previous section, you could create the following shares: Volume A: Business Files • o Share 1: Client Files o Share 2: Financial Files o Share 3: Human Resources Files Volume B: Backup File Storage •... -
Page 16: Create User Accounts And Assign Access Rights
Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 You can protect files on the share from being accidentally deleted by adding a recycle bin to the share. Deleted files can be recovered from the recycle bin, if necessary. 6. To add a recycle bin, beside Recycle Bin Service, click Enable. -
Page 17: Make Blackarmor Internet Accessible (Optional)
2. On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter an email address and click Send. 3. The page refreshes to indicate that Seagate has sent the user an email with an invitation. The email contains a link to a Web page. Follow the on-screen instructions to open the account and log in to Global Access. -
Page 18: Protect Data With File Backups
Backup User Guide. BlackArmor Backup Seagate BlackArmor Backup is an integrated software suite that ensures security of all information on a PC. (The Macintosh currently is not supported.) It can backup the operating system, applications, settings and data, while also securely destroying any confidential data no longer needed. -
Page 19: Try & Decide
Try & Decide A powerful Seagate feature, called “Try&Decide” allows for the creation of a secure, controlled temporary workspace on a computer without requiring you to install special virtualization software. With Try&Decide you can perform various system operations without being concerned about accidental damage to the operating system, programs, or data. -
Page 20: Enable Media (Itunes) Server Functions
To set up the BlackArmor NAS as a media server, select the Media option in the BlackArmor Manager Web interface. BlackArmor NAS 440 and NAS 420 are both designed to reduce the amount of power being consumed during operation and when the servers are not being accessed. In Seagate’s ongoing... -
Page 21: Conclusion
Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 While there are many layers to data loss prevention, the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 server offers small businesses an array of capabilities that not only secure and backup your critical business data, but also help safeguard businesses from data loss. With the... -
Page 22: Product Specifications
In the Box • BlackArmor NAS 400 series storage server • External power supply and power cords • Seagate drives: four with NAS 440, two with NAS 420 • 2 meter RJ45 Cable, AC Power Cord • Quick Start Guide •...
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