CENTRAL AXIS BUSINESS - Storage Server MAXTOR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Network Storage Server (NAS)
Brand	MAXTOR
Model	CENTRAL AXIS BUSINESS
Connectivity	Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Number of Disk Bays	2 bays (disks included)
Power Supply	External AC Adapter
Main Functions	Network backup, remote Internet access, file sharing, user account management
Supported Operating System	Windows and Mac OS
Included Software	Maxtor Manager (CD-ROM)
Remote Access	Compatible with Seagate Global Access
Security	Administrator password, user account management
Maintenance	Hard drive replacement possible (see manual)
Technical Support	Call center and website www.maxtor.com
Certification	FCC Class B
Package Contents	Server, Ethernet cable, power adapter, CD-ROM, manual
Dimensions (approx.)	200 x 120 x 150 mm
Weight (approx.)	1.4 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - CENTRAL AXIS BUSINESS MAXTOR

How to install the Central Axis server?

Connect the Ethernet cable to the router and the server, then plug in the power. Press the rear switch. Install the Maxtor Manager software from the CD-ROM.

What to do if the server is not detected?

Check the network connections and that the status light is steady. If the problem persists, visit support.seagate.com and click on Troubleshooting.

How to create a user account?

In Maxtor Manager, click on Create a user account and fill in the fields in the window.

How to remotely access files?

Use the Remote Access feature in Maxtor Manager. Create a Seagate Global Access account and link it to your server.

How to reset the administrator password?

The manual does not specify a reset procedure. Consult the administrator guide on the CD-ROM or the support site.

Can I replace a faulty hard drive?

Yes, a single disk can be replaced. Follow the instructions in the user documentation or on www.maxtor.com (Support section).

The status light is blinking, what should I do?

Wait until the light becomes steady, indicating that the server is ready.

How to set up file sharing?

After installation, open Maxtor Manager, click on Settings then on the administration web page. Configure shared folders and users.

Is it compatible with Mac?

Yes. The Maxtor Manager software is available for Mac. Follow the specific instructions in the manual (Installation for Macintosh pages).

Where to find user guides?

The guides are in PDF format in the Guidelines folder on the Central Axis software CD-ROM.

USER MANUAL CENTRAL AXIS BUSINESS MAXTOR

Dual-drive network storage server

By choosing the Central Axis™ network storage server, you have chosen a simple, cost-effective way to back up the data on the computers on your small network. Please review the following information to set up and begin using your new storage server.

Getting Started For Windows XP, Vista or Macintosh (OS X 10.4.11 or later)

Part 1: Plug it in.

1. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your router or switch.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Central Axis storage server.
3. Connect the round plug of the power supply to the Central Axis storage server power jack.
4. Connect the standard electrical plug of the power supply to your AC power source.

Part 2: Turn it on.

1. Press the power button on the back of your Central Axis storage server. On the front panel, the power light on the left illuminates and the status light on the right flashes. The hard disk activity light in the centre flashes intermittently.
2. Wait for the status light to shine steadily.

To install software and set up the Central Axis storage server on a PC, go to page 5. To install software and set up the Central Axis storage server on a Macintosh, go to page 8.

Maxtor Manager Help

For assistance with the Maxtor Manager application on your desktop, click the ? Help icon on any window for detailed information, or refer to the user guides found on the Maxtor Central Axis software CD.

User Guides

The Guides folder on the Central Axis software CD includes the following user manuals in PDF format:

Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows
Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide
Seagate Global Access User Guide

Windows XP or Vista Installation and Setup

Part 3: Install the software.

1. Insert the Maxtor Central Axis CD into your computer. The Welcome screen opens automatically.

Note: If the Welcome screen doesn't open, browse to the CD and double-click the Launch.exe file.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
2. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your desktop:

Maxtor

Manager

1. Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon. The Maxtor Manager application opens on your desktop and searches for Central Axis devices on your network. When your Central Axis storage server is found, its Host Name, IP address and MAC address are displayed.

Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found" appears, visit our support web site at http://support.seagate.com and click TROUBLESHOOTING for tips.

Part 4: Set up the Central Axis storage server.

Here's what you'll do to set up your Central Axis storage server:

• Set up your Central Axis storage server and create an administrator password.
• Set up a user account.
• Create a free Seagate Global Access account on the Seagate Global Access web site.
• Link your Seagate Global Access account and your Central Axis account.

Set Up the Central Axis Storage Server and Create an Administrator Password:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Settings in the My Drives window:

Step 2: In the Settings for Maxtor Central Axis window, click Maxtor Central Axis Admin Web Page.

Note: To set up Web Access and Sharing for the data in an account, the account must be private.

Step 3: Go through the Setup pages that follow and provide the information needed to set up your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on the second Setup page.

After you complete the setup wizard, you're prompted to log in.

• Your username is admin.
• Your password is the admin password you just created.

Set Up a Central Axis User Account:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in the My Drives window:

Step 2: In the Create a User Account window that follows, fill in the fields to create a new user account.

Create a Seagate Global Access Account:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Web Access & Sharing at the top to go to the Web Access & Sharing window. Click Visit Web Access Site:

Step 2: On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email address below Don't Have an Account? and click Send.

Step 3: Open your email and follow the instructions to complete the Global Access account registration.

Link your Seagate Global Access Account and your Central Axis Account:

Step 1: In the Web Access & Sharing window, click Enable/Disable Web Access:

Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your local Central Axis account information and then your Seagate Global Access account information.

Note: Should the diagnostics in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the storage server has failed, a single drive can be replaced by following the instructions available in the user documentation on the included CD and on www.maxtor.com in the support section.

Macintosh Installation and Setup (OS X 10.4.11 or later)

Part 3: Install the software.

1. Insert the Central Axis CD into your computer, open the CD, and double-click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager installer.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. When the software installation is complete, a Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon appears on your desktop:

Maxtor Central Axis Manager

1. Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon.
2. Enter your Mac OS X password in the
   Authentication window. The Maxtor Manager
   application opens on your desktop and
   searches for Central Axis devices on your
   network. When your Central Axis storage server
   is found, its ID and IP address are displayed. Note: If the message "No Central Axis storage server drives were found" appears, visit our support
   web site at http://support.seagate.com and click
   TROUBLESHOOTING for tips.

Part 4: Set up the Central Axis storage server.

Here's what you'll do to set up your Central Axis storage server:

• Set up your Central Axis storage server and create an administrator password.
• Set up a user account.
• Create a free Seagate Global Access account on the Seagate Global Access web site.
  Link your Seagate Global Access account and your Central Axis account.

Set Up the Central Axis Storage Server and Create an Administrator Password:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click Settings in the main window, then in the Advanced tab of the Settings window, click Central Axis Administration.

Step 2: Go through the three Setup pages to set up your Central Axis storage server, including creating an admin password on the second Setup page. After you complete the setup wizard, you're prompted to log in.

• Your username is admin.
• Your password is the admin password you just created.

Set Up a Central Axis User Account:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Create a User Account button in the main window.

Step 2: In the Create a User Account window, set up a user account:

Click the?Help button or view the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh found on the Central Axis software CD for detailed information on creating a user account.

Note: To set up Web Access and Sharing for the data in an account, the account has to be private.

Create a Seagate Global Access Account:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Web Access & Sharing icon.

Step 2: In the Web Access & Sharing sheet, click Visit Web Access web site:

Step 3: On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email address below Don't Have an Account? and click Send.

Step 4: Open your email and follow the instructions to complete the Global Access account registration.

Link your Seagate Global Access Account and your Central Axis Account:

Step 1: In the Maxtor Manager application, click the Web Access & Sharing icon.

Step 2: In the Web Access & Sharing sheet, click Enable/Disable Web Access:

Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your local Central Axis account information and then your Seagate Global Access account information.

Note: Should the diagnostics in the Central Axis admin interface determine that a hard drive inside the storage server has failed, a single drive can be replaced by following the instructions available in the user documentation on the included CD and on www.maxtor.com in the support section.

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Technical Support will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your Maxtor Central Axis storage server during normal call centre business hours. Before calling, note your system configuration and Maxtor Central Axis model number. These numbers can be used to get help from Seagate Support, register your drive and look up information on the Seagate web site. Please visit www.maxtor.com to obtain the latest comprehensive support information, including:

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FCC Declaration of Conformance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (US Federal Communications Commission) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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