Reviewer’s Guide: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440
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Try&Decide feature allows you to perform potentially dangerous operations such as
software installation or opening e-mail attachments without putting your PC at risk. It
does this by creating essentially a controlled, secure, temporary workspace that is
insulated from the rest of your computer.
Replication
With BlackArmor Backup, small business and individual contractors can back up files
from their computer(s) to the BlackArmor NAS. But, other types of backup operations,
which are accessed through the BlackArmor Manager Web management interface, are
available and can be scheduled to run automatically:
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BlackArmor NAS to a second NAS. This is called replication. An Ethernet cable
connects the two units directly, avoiding network traffic. This requires a second
BlackArmor unit. Replication can also take place through the network, initiated
from the BlackArmor Web manager.
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BlackArmor NAS to a USB device (flash drive or hard drive)
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USB device to BlackArmor NAS
These backup operations are managed through the Web browser administrative
interface. Under the “Storage” pull-down menu, select “Backup Manager.”
Enable Media and iTunes Server Functions
The Seagate BlackArmor NAS does much more than simply store files. It can also serve
as a media server making photos, videos, and music accessible to any DLNA compliant
device on your network. Through the BlackArmor Manager Web interface, you can
enable media server capabilities, and set it to download media files into default folders
automatically. For example, if a user downloads music files, they are directed into that
user’s Music folder automatically.
The BlackArmor NAS can also function as an iTunes® server so that a BlackArmor user
can stream music directly to a network computer that has iTunes installed.
To set up the BlackArmor NAS as a media server, select the Media option in the
BlackArmor Manager Web interface.
Power Management
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
mission to maintain a high-level of sustainability, BlackArmor NAS has been equipped with a
stand-by feature that trims power consumption and allows the servers to run more efficiently while
reducing the cost of operation.
This power savings is achieved by enabling a stand-by mode which spins the drive down after a
specific idle time of no activity.
