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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Contents Admin Web Page Overview 1 Accessing the Web Page 1 Setting Up the Central Axis 3 Managing Central Axis User Accounts 8 Creating a New User Account 8 Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges 11 Deleting User Accounts 13 Managing Shared - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 3
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Updating the Central Axis System Software 54 Accessing the System Update Admin Page 56 Installing an Update 59 Setting Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Setting USB Configurations 63 Formatting a USB Drive 63 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 4
your desktop Central Axis application. To open the Central Axis admin web page, Step 1. Open your Maxtor Manager application. Note: For instructions on how to install and open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 5
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 1: Central Axis Admin Main Menu You can access the Central Axis features by clicking either the feature link in the Main Menu or the feature icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. Note: You cannot use your browser's Back button the return to a - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 6
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Up the Central Axis Use the Setup pages on the Central Axis admin website for the initial configuration of your Central Axis: • Select the language used in the admin web pages • Manually set date and time or enable and configure a Network Time Protocol • - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 7
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 3: Setup Step 1 - NTP Server Step 4: Select your Time Zone and click Next. The Setup Step 2 page opens: Figure 4: Setup Step 2 Step 5: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a workgroup. • Central Axis Workgroup: The domain to which the Central Axis - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 8
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide only account that allows you to log onto the admin web page portion of the Central Axis network from inadvertently setting a password and locking the admin out. If you select Yes, the page expands to allow you to set an administrator password: Figure 5: Setup - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 9
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 6: Setup Step 3 Step 8: Choose whether to enable Web Access • Web Access: Allows you to remotely access and work with files stored on your Central Axis from any computer with an Internet connection and to share files with anyone with an Internet connection - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 10
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 7: Setup Confirmation Step 11: Either print or write down your setup information for future reference. Step 12: Click OK to return to the Main Menu. 7 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 11
a new user account here on the Central Axis admin web page or in your Central Axis desktop application. For instructions on how to add a user account from the desktop application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh. Note: When you - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 12
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 8: Account Management Step 2: Click Create New User Account. The Create New User Account page opens: Figure 9: Create New User Account Step 3: Enter a user name - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 13
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 10: Set Access Privileges Step 6: Select the folders to which you want this user to have access and the degree to which the user should have access. By default, a new user has full access to all publicly shared folders on the Central Axis but no access to - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 14
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Modifying Account Settings and Sharing Privileges You can modify folder access privileges or change the user password for a private user account folder. You cannot make - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 15
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 13: Set Access Privileges Step 3: Make the desired changes and click Next. A message confirms the change in folder access privileges: Figure 14: Access Privileges - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 16
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 15: Change User Password Step 6: Enter and re-enter the new password and click Next. A message confirms the password change for this user account: - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 17
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 17: Delete User Account Step 2: Click Delete next to the account to be deleted. You're asked to confirm the deletion of the user - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 18
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 19: User Account Deleted Step 4: Click OK to return to the Account Management page. Deleting User Accounts 15 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 19
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Shared Folders Use the Shared Folder Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage shared folders stored on your Central Axis: • Create a new shared folder • Modify shared folder privileges • Delete, suspend, or reactivate shared folders • - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 20
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 20: Shared Folder Management Step 2: Click Create New Shared Folder. The Create Shared Folder page opens: Figure 21: Create Shared Folder Step 3: Enter a name - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 21
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • Select Public shared folder to allow everyone access. • Select Define Privileges page opens: Figure 22: Set User Access Privileges Listed are the user accounts for your Central Axis. Step 6: Set the degree of access to this folder you want to grant each listed - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 22
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Modifying Shared Folder Access Privileges A shared folder can be accessible to all users or can be limited to access only by users you designate: • Public Access: All users on your Central Axis may read and write to the shared folder. • Limited Access: You define - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 23
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 25: Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges II Step 3: Modify the privileges for the share by selecting the appropriate access for each user: • Full Access: - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 24
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders You can further manage shared folder access by deleting a shared folder or by suspending or reactivating access to a shared - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 25
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 28: Confirm Shared Folder Deletion Step 3: Click Yes. A message confirms the deletion, suspension, or reactivation of the shared folder: Figure 29: Confirm Shared Folder - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 26
return to the Shared Folder Management page. Managing Digital Content Media Server allows you to use your Maxtor Central Axis with any UPnP-enabled audio/ video player to play back digital photos, music, and videos on networked home entertainment systems. You can export your favorite music and video - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 27
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 32: Manage Digital Content Step 2: Choose whether to enable or disable Media Server and click Next. If you select Enable Media Server, the Select Shared Folders page opens: Figure 33: Select Shared Folders Step 3: Select folders to be searched for digital - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 28
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Depending on your selection, a message confirms that Media Server is now enabled or disabled: Figure 34: Manage Digital Content - Media Server Enabled Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Management page. Using the Clean Up Feature When Media Server - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 29
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A message confirms that your database has been cleaned: Figure 36: Manage Digital Content - Clean Up Step 2: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Management page. Using the Refresh Feature When Media Server click Refresh, Media Server refreshes its search of - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 30
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 38: Manage Digital Content - Server. Media Server recognizes files in Our Photos, Our Music, Our Movies, My Photos, My Music, My Movies, and My Multimedia folders and will search external devices connected to your Central Axis as well as the Central Axis - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 31
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 39: Select Shared Folders Step 3: Select the shared folders to be searched for digital content and iTunes music. Note: iTunes users can select only one shared folder for the iTunes Music folder. Step 4: Click Next. A message confirms that Media Server has - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 32
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Backing Up Shared Folders For additional folder security, you can back up shared folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive connected to the Central Axis. You can create several backup sets. You can also save versions of the backed up folders - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 33
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 41: No Backup Drive • Connect an external USB drive to one of the USB ports on the back of your Central Axis. Formatting an External USB Drive Before you can back up folders stored on your Central Axis to an external USB drive, the external drive must be - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 34
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 43: Select a Drive to Format Step 2: Select the drive and click Next. A warning explains that all data currently stored on the USB drive will be erased during the format: Figure 44: Format Warning Step 3: Click Yes. A Status window informs you of the - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 35
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 45: Format Status If the format is successfully completed, a message confirms that the USB drive has been successfully formatted: Figure 46: USB Formatting Successful Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. If the format is not - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 36
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 47: USB Formatting Unsuccessful Step 5: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page and try to format the drive again. If the format fails repeatedly, try another USB drive or contact Support. Creating a Backup Set To create a backup set, Step 1. - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 37
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 48: Shared Folder Backup Step 2: Click Create Backup Set. The Create Backup Set page opens: Figure 49: Create Backup Set Creating a Backup Set 34 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 38
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide You can create separate backup sets for different shared folders or you can select All Shared Folders to back up all shared folders at the - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 39
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 51: Backup Schedule Complete Step 5: Click Back Up Now if you want to immediately back up the folders in this backup set. A message indicates - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 40
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 53: Backup Complete Step 6: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Figure 54: Delete Backup Set Step 2: If you wish, click a backup set to review its contents before deleting it. Step 3: Select the backup set to be deleted. Deleting a Backup Set 37 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 41
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 4: Click Delete. You're asked to confirm the deletion of the backup set: Figure 55: Delete Confirmation Step 5: Click backup set and want to back up that folder without waiting for the scheduled backup, you can back it up now manually. Backing Up Now 38 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 42
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide To back up a backup set now, Step 1. On the Shared Folder Backup page, click Back Up. The Backup page opens: Figure 57: Backup Step 2: If you wish, click a backup set to review its contents before backing it up. Step 3: Select the backup sets to be backed up now - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 43
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 59: Backup Complete Step 4: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. Restoring Backed Up Folders When you create a backup set, you - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 44
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A second Restore page opens: Figure 61: Restore II Step 3: Select the year, month, day, and time of the historical version to restore. Step 4: Select a location - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 45
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 62: Restore Warning Step 6: Click Restore. A message indicates that a restore is in progress: Figure 63: Restore in Progress During the restore, you can use other features on the Central Axis admin web page, but you cannot perform other backup or restore - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 46
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 64: Restore Complete Step 7: Click Done to return to the Shared Folder Backup page. Restoring Backed Up Folders 43 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 47
application can access files stored on the Central Axis via the Internet. Note: For information on enabling Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows. You can use the Notification settings - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 48
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 65: Web Access and Notification Settings Step 2: Enable or disable Web Note: Web Access and Notification settings can also be entered on the Setup Step 3 page. See the Setup section for more information. Managing Web Access and Notification Settings 45 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 49
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Setting Language, Date, and Time You most likely set up language, date, and time preferences when you set up your Central Axis Network Time Protocol. • Network Time Protocol: Allows the Central Axis to automatically set date and time via an Internet time server. - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 50
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 68: Language, Date, and Time NTP Server Step 4: Select your time zone and click Next. A message confirms that date, language, and time have been set successfully: Figure 69: Language, Time, and Date - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 51
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 70: Network Settings Step 2: Name your Central Axis and assign it to a work group. • Central Axis Work Group: The domain to which the Central Axis belongs Step 3: Click Next. The Network Settings IP options page opens: Figure 71: Automatic Network - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 52
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 72: Manual Network Settings Step 5: Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNC. Step 6: If you wish, click Enable Jumbo Frame Support. Jumbo Frame Support: Transfer data more quickly over the Ethernet by sending the data in larger - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 53
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 73: Network Settings Jumbo Frame Support Step 7: Select the desired Frame size. Step 8: Select Next. A message confirms that your network settings have been successfully applied. Figure 74: Network Settings Applied Step 9: Click Done to return to the - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 54
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing System Maintenance Use the System Maintenance option in Advanced Features to manage your Central Axis power settings, run disk utilities and diagnostics, and update your Central Axis system software. Managing Power Settings To save power, your Central - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 55
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 76: Power Management Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to the System Maintenance page. Running a Diagnostic Test A diagnostic test can tell you whether your Central Axis is functioning as expected and, if not, can pinpoint what's wrong and how to - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 56
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 78: Diagnostic Test If the data stored on your Central Axis has not been backed up, you're advised to cancel out of this When the diagnostic test is complete, a message informs you of the condition of your Central Axis: Managing System Maintenance 53 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 57
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 80: Diagnostic Result: Normal If the diagnostic test has detected a problem with your Central Axis, you receive: Figure 81: Diagnostic Result: Error Step 4: Follow the steps listed in the page to attempt to back up your data and then return - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 58
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide • At the top of every Central Axis admin web page until the update is installed or acknowledged: Figure 82: Update Available Notification • On the System Status Notifications page: Managing System Maintenance 55 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 59
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 83: System Status Notifications • In a System Notification email if you signed up for system update notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 84: System Update Email Notification Note: For information about setting up system update - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 60
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 85: System Update Email Notification • Use the Central Axis Main Menu: Step 1. Click Advanced Features in the Main Menu or click the Advanced Features icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. The Advanced Features page opens: Figure 86: - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 61
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 87: System Maintenance Step 3: Click System Update. The System Update page opens: Figure 88: System Update Managing System Maintenance 58 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 62
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Installing an Update You have two options for installing a system software update: • Install Now: The update begins immediately. Your Central Axis is unavailable during the update. When the update is complete, a message confirms that the update has been - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 63
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 90: No System Update Available Setting Central Axis Update Preferences You can set update preferences to tell the Central Axis software how to handle future system software updates. There are three update options: • Always install updates at 3:00 AM: ( - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 64
Settings window confirms that your update selection has been saved: Figure 91: System Update Setting Saved Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 65
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 93: Manual System Update Step 3: Click 1. Click here to the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. The Central Axis Support website opens. Step 4: On the website, download the most recent Central Axis system software file. Step 5: On the Manual System - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 66
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Step 7: Click Done to return to the System Update page. Setting USB Configurations Use the USB Configurations link in Advanced Features to format USB drives connected to your Central Axis, manage printer support, and safely remove USB devices. Formatting a USB - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 67
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 96: Format USB Drive Step 3: Choose whether to format the drive and create a one large partition or format a specific existing partition and click Next. You're asked for a volume name: Figure 97: Format USB Drive Step 4: Enter a name of your choice for - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 68
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 98: USB Drive Format Warning Step 5: Click Next to continue with the format. A status page keeps you informed of the progress of the format: Figure 99: USB Formatting Status If the format is successfully completed, a message confirms that the USB drive - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 69
by default during the Central Axis software installation process. If you want to connect a printer to your Central Axis, you must configure your unit with a static IP address. For more information on how to set up a USB printer, go to www.seagate.com and click Support > Troubleshooting. To enable or - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 70
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Configure USB Device page opens: Figure 102: Configure USB Device Step 2: Click Printer Support Management. The Printer Support Management page opens: Figure 103: Printer Support Management Step 3: Click Enable or Disable to change the Printer Support - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 71
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 104: Printer Support Confirmation Step 4: Click Done to return to the Configure USB Device page. Safely Removing Devices To safely remove USB devices connected to your Central Axis, Step 1. Click USB Configurations on the Advanced Features page. The - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 72
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 106: Unplug USB Storage Device Step 3: Choose the storage device to be safely removed and click Safely Remove. Step 4: A message confirms that you can now safely remove the selected device. Figure 107: Safely Remove - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 73
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Changing Drive Configuration The process of changing drive configuration varies slightly depending on whether you have a Maxtor Shared Storage II (MSS II) or a Central Axis. Refer to the section appropriate to your unit. You can switch your drive configuration - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 74
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 108: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 71 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 75
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 109: Drive Configuration Step 3: Select the desired drive configuration and click Next. A message warns that changing the drive configuration will erase all data currently - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 76
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 111: Drive Configuration Status A message confirms the 112: Drive Configured Successfully Step 5: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Central Axis Owners To change the drive configuration, Step 1. Click Advanced Features in the Main Menu - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 77
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 113: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 74 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 78
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 114: Drive Configuration Step 3: Click Change Configuration to change your current configuration. A message warns that changing the drive configuration will erase all data currently stored on your Central Axis and asks if you want to continue. - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 79
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 115: Drive Configuration Warning Step 4: Click OK to continue. You're informed of the progress of the configuration: Figure 116: Drive Configuration Status If - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 80
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 117: Drive Sync Progress A message confirms the successful completion of your drive configuration: Figure 118: Drive Configured Successfully Step 5: Click Done to return to the Drive Configuration page. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 77 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 81
the steps below, or you can insert the Maxtor Central Axis Installation CD and read the instructions provided in the PDF of the Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide. If a drive fails, Failed Drive notification appears at the top of every Central Axis admin web page: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 82
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 120: Failed Drive Notification If you signed up for disk configuration error notifications when you set up your Central Axis, you also receive a disk configuration error notification email: Figure 121: Failed Drive Email Notification Note: For - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 83
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide The Advanced Features page opens: Figure 122: Advanced Features Step 2: Click Drive Configuration in the Advanced Features menu. The Drive Configuration page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 80 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 84
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 123: Drive Configuration The Drive Status for the failed drive is BAD. In the image above, the failed drive is represented by the square symbol. Step 3: Click View Instructions for a description of how to replace the failed drive. An on-line Help window - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 85
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Replacing a Drive To replace a failed drive, Step 1. Loosen the cover fastener so the cover can be removed. The screw will not come completely out of - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 86
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 126: Unit Cover Removed Step 4: Locate the drive identified by the square or triangle symbol, identified by the triangle or the square on the - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 87
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Note: If you're replacing the drive identified by the square, note that the right bracket is longer than the other three brackets. You'll - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 88
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 129: Mounting Brackets Figure 130: Mounting Bracket Fasteners (two on each side) Step 8: Set the failed disk drive aside and position the replacement disk drive as shown below: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 85 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 89
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 131: Replacement Drive Step 9: Attach the brackets to the replacement drive. Note: If you've replaced the drive identified by the square, be sure - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 90
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 133: Replacement Drive Positioned in Chassis Step 11: Tighten the mounting fasteners in four places: Figure 134: Mounting Fasteners Step 12: Attach the cover - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 91
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 135: Alignment Tabs and Slots Step 13: Slide the cover to lock it into the bottom of the disk drive: Figure 136: Cover Locked into Bottom of Drive Step 14: Tighten the fastener to hold the unit closed: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 88 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 92
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 137: Fastener Your replacement drive is now ready for use: Figure 138: Disk Drive with Replacement Disk Step 15: Reconnect the cables, restart your Central Axis, and configure the new drive following the steps below. Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 93
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Configuring the New Drive After you've replaced the failed drive and restarted your Central Axis, you must configure the new drive. How the failed drive was formatted determines which Drive Configuration page is displayed now. • If the failed drive was - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 94
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 140: Drive Configuration - Mirror • If the Central Axis software can't determine which configuration option to present, the Drive Configuration page asks you to indicate which drive to rebuild: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 91 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 95
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 141: Drive Configuration Unclear Linear Configuration If your failed drive was in linear mode, all data stored on your Central Axis copy of all data is kept on each drive; provides less storage space but much better data protection. The choice is yours, - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 96
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 142: Drive Configuration To configure your new drive, Step 1. Choose whether to build the drive in linear or mirror mode. Step 2: Click Configure Drive. The Drive Configuration warning page opens: Configuring Drives (Dual Drive Units Only) 93 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 97
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 143: Drive Configuration - Linear Step 3: Click Configure to begin the configuration of the drive. The drive configuration typically takes around 30 minutes, after which - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 98
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 144: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the drive configuration, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 145: Drive Rebuild Error Step 4: Click Done to return to - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 99
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Mirror Configuration If your failed drive was in mirror mode, no data has been lost and you can continue to use your Central Axis. However, be aware that until you rebuild the drives, your data is not protected. In the unlikely event that you don't want to - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 100
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 147: Drive Configuration - Linear Note: The image above displays one of a few possible similar warning messages that may be displayed when you click Rebuild. - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 101
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 148: Drive Configured Successfully If an error occurred during the rebuild, a message suggests that you try again but contact Maxtor Technical Support if the problem persists: Figure 149: Drive Rebuild Error Step 3: Click Done to return to the Drive - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 102
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Checking System Status The System Status page provides complete information about the status of your Central Axis. To open the System Status page, • Click System Status in the Main Menu or click the System Status icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 103
and Faxes folder on the Central Axis. The setup and configuration of a networked USB printer vary depending on your operating system and platform (Windows or Macintosh). Please refer to Maxtor's Knowledge Base for more information regarding network printer setup and configurations. System Status - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 104
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide To view account and share status, Step 1. Click Account and Share Status on the System Status page. The System Status: Local Sharing page opens: Figure 151: System Status: Local Sharing • Folders: Folders created on both your Central Axis and any external USB - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 105
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Checking System Notification Status A System Notification provides information about the status of your drive configuration and the availability of an update for the Central Axis system software and allows you to manage the notifications: System notifications - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 106
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 153: System Status Notifications 3. In a System Notification email if you signed up for System Notifications when you set up your Central Axis: Figure 154: System Update Email Notification System Status Links 103 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 107
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 155: Drive Configuration Error Email Notification Note: For information about setting up System Notifications, see Advanced Features. To view and manage your System Notifications, - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 108
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 157: System Status: Notification Acknowledged Step 3: To manage a notification, click more. Figure 158: System Status: More Information If this is a Central Axis system software update notification, the System Update page opens so you can proceed with - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 109
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 159: System Update If this is a drive configuration error notification, one of several possible Drive Configuration pages opens, depending upon the type of error; for example: System Status Links 106 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 110
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 160: Drive Configuration Step 4: Proceed with the . Checking Web Access and Sharing Status Web Access and Sharing status lists the folders on your Central Axis enabled for Web Access and Sharing and lists those with whom the folders have been shared, what - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 111
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 161: System Status: Web Access and Sharing Folder: Each folder on your Central Axis enabled for Web Access and Sharing. Shared With: Users with whom a folder has been shared. Access: The degree of access to a folder granted to a user. - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 112
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 162: System Status: Administrator's Event Log Listed by date and time is all recent activity on the Central Axis by all users. Step 2: To download the log to your computer, click Click here to download the full log to your computer. Step 3: Click Cancel - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 113
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 163: Central Axis Single Drive LEDs - Front View Reading the LED Status Indicators 110 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 114
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 164: Central Axis Dual Drive LEDs - Front View Table 1: Front LED Activity /1 Red Failure to mirror shared folder 1 White/2 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. Error: Problem with Drive 1 1 White/3 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 1 Reading the - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 115
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 2: Status LED Error Codes Flashing LED Descriptions Error 1 White/4 Red Failure to mount shared folder partition 2 White/2 Red Boot Error: Cannot boot from Drive 2 2 White/3 Red Hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T Error: Problem with Drive 2 Figure 165: - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 116
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 166: Central Axis Dual Drive LEDs - Rear View Table 3: Rear LED Activity States LED Descriptions Ethernet Connector: • Amber • Green • Green Flashing State GB connection Network connected Network activity MSS II The MSS II LED indicators inform you - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 117
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 167: Drive LEDs - Front View Table 4: Front LED Activity States LED Descriptions Status: • Steady Green • Flashing Green • Flashing Green/Amber Combinations Hard Disk Drive Activity: • Illuminated Network drive S.M.A.R.T. Error: Problem with Drive 1 Boot - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 118
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Table 6: Rear LED Activity States LED Descriptions Power: • Illuminated Ethernet Connector: • Amber • Green • Green Flashing State Power on GB connection Network connected Network activity Reading the LED Status Indicators 115 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 119
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Index A Accessing the System Update Page 56 Accessing the Web Configuration 70 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring the New Drive 90 Linear Configuration 92 Mirror Configuration 96 Connecting an External USB Drive 29 Creating a Backup Set 33 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 120
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide D Deleting a Backup Set 37 Deleting User Accounts 13 Deleting, Suspending, or Reactivating Shared Folders 21 E Enabling and Disabling Media Server 23 F Formatting a USB Drive 63 Formatting an External USB 19 N Network Settings 47 Notification Settings 44 117 - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 121
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide P Power Settings 51 Printer Support 66 R Replacing a Drive 82 Replacing a Failed Drive (Central Axis Only) 78 Configuring Central Axis Update Preferences 60 Updating the System Software Manually 61 Updating the System Software Manually 61 USB Configurations - Seagate Maxtor Central Axis | Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide - Page 122
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Network Settings 47 System Maintenance 51 USB Configurations 63 Web Access and Notification Settings 44 Using External USB Drives 29 Connecting an External USB Drive 29 Formatting an External USB Drive 30 Using External USB Drives with the Central Axis 100 Using