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Iomega StorCenter px4-300r User Manual

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Iomega StorCenter px4-300r User Guide
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Iomega StorCenter px4-300r Specifications

General IconGeneral
Processor Speed1.8 GHz
RAM2 GB
RAM TypeDDR3
Storage Capacity0 TB (diskless)
Drive Bays4
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
eSATA Ports1
ModelStorCenter px4-300r
ProcessorIntel Atom D525
Network InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Operating SystemLinux-based
ProtocolsCIFS, AFP, FTP, HTTP, NFS
Maximum Storage Capacity16 TB
USB Ports2 x USB 2.0

Summary

How to Get Help

About the Iomega StorCenter px4-300r

Components

Details the physical components of the Iomega StorCenter px4-300r.

Front Panel

Describes the components and indicators on the front panel of the device.

Rear Panel

Details the connectors and ports on the rear panel of the device.

Default Settings

Outlines the default network and device name settings.

Connecting the Iomega StorCenter px4-300r

Check Package Contents

Lists the items typically included in the product packaging.

Initial Setup

Provides step-by-step instructions for the initial hardware and software setup.

Regulatory Information

FCC (United States)

Compliance information regarding FCC rules for radio frequency energy.

Canadian Verification

Compliance statement for Canadian digital apparatus regulations.

CE (European Community)

Conformance to European directives and standards.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE)

Guidelines for proper disposal of electronic equipment.

Safety Information

Troubleshooting Routers

Enabling the DMZ

Instructions for enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) feature on routers.

Configuring Port Forwarding on Double NAT Networks

Steps for configuring port forwarding in double NAT network setups.

Bridging the Secondary Router

Guidance on setting a secondary router to bridging mode.

Bridging the Primary Router

Instructions for setting the primary router to bridging mode.

Limited Warranty

Coverage

Details the warranty coverage period and conditions for hardware products.

Excluded Products and Problems

Lists items and conditions not covered by the warranty.

Remedies

Outlines the available remedies for covered defects.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Instructions on how to obtain warranty service and support.

Limitations

Specifies warranty limitations and disclaimers.

Getting Started

Iomega StorCenter px4-300r Console

Details the primary console interface for configuration and administration.

Iomega StorageManager

Describes the optional software for discovering and accessing storage devices.

HomePage

Explains the web-accessible interface for device interaction.

Interface Overview

Setup

Shares Overview

Share Information

Information on share names, space usage, and content viewing.

Access Permissions

Explains how to manage user access rights to shares.

Active Folders

Lists and describes features that automate operations when files are copied.

Content Viewer

Managing Shares

Adding and Modifying Shares

Steps to create new shares or change existing share properties.

Changing Share Information

How to modify share names and media sharing settings.

Changing Access Permissions

Procedures for setting granular user access permissions for shares.

Enabling NFS Secured Access

Steps to enable and configure NFS access rules for shares.

Making a Share an Active Folder

How to associate shares with specific automated features.

Using Share Volumes

Options for allocating storage to shares using volumes.

Modifying a Share Volume

Instructions for changing the size of an existing share volume.

Deleting Shares

Shares Properties

Email Distribution Active Folders

How to Set Up an Email Distribution Active Folder

Guide to configuring shares for automatic email distribution of files.

Configuring an Email Distribution ActiveFolder

Step-by-step instructions for setting up email distribution.

Facebook Active Folders

How to Set Up a Facebook Active Folder

Instructions for configuring shares to automatically upload photos to Facebook.

Configuring a Facebook ActiveFolder

Step-by-step guide to setting up Facebook integration for shares.

Flickr Active Folders

How to Set Up a Flickr Active Folder

Guide to setting up shares for automatic photo uploads to Flickr.

Configuring a Flickr ActiveFolder

Step-by-step instructions for Flickr integration with shares.

Photo Resize Active Folders

How to Set Up a Photo Resize Active Folder

Instructions on how to configure shares for automatic photo resizing.

Configuring a PhotoResizeActiveFolder

Step-by-step guide to setting up photo resizing functionality for shares.

Torrent Active Folders

How to Set Up a Torrent Active Folder

Guide for configuring shares to act as torrent download/upload points.

Configuring a Torrent ActiveFolder

Step-by-step instructions for setting up torrent functionality for shares.

YouTube Active Folders

How to Set Up a YouTube Active Folder

Instructions for configuring shares to automatically upload videos to YouTube.

Configuring a YouTubeActiveFolder

Step-by-step guide to setting up YouTube integration for shares.

Drive Management

Setting Write Caching

Explanation and configuration of write caching for performance and risks.

Applying Global Drive Management Settings

How to set global drive protection and caching settings.

Drive status

Information on interpreting drive status and storage pool details.

External Storage

Safely removing external storage

Procedure for safely disconnecting external storage devices.

iSCSI Overview

Enabling iSCSI Drives

Steps to enable and configure iSCSI drive discovery.

Connecting to iSCSI Drives

How to connect iSCSI drives to computers.

Viewing theConnected iSCSI Clients

How to view a list of clients connected via iSCSI.

Managing iSCSI Drives

Adding iSCSI Drives

Step-by-step guide to adding new iSCSI drives.

Creating iSCSI Drives and Adding Them to Volumes

Process for creating iSCSI drives and assigning them to volumes.

Changing Access Permissions

How to set access permissions for iSCSI drives.

Deleting iSCSI Drives

Protocols

Apple File Sharing

Bluetooth

Configuring Bluetooth settings

Steps to enable and configure Bluetooth connectivity.

FTP

NFS

rsync Server Settings

Configuring rsync server settings

Instructions for enabling and configuring the rsync server.

SNMP

Configuring SNMP settings

Steps to configure SNMP for network management.

TFTP

Windows DFS

Configuring Windows DFS settings

Steps to enable and configure Windows Distributed File System.

WebDAV

Configuring WebDAV settings

Instructions for enabling and configuring WebDAV access.

Configuring WebDAV with Remote Access

Guidance on configuring routers for remote WebDAV access.

Windows File Sharing

QuikTransfer

Setting QuikTransfer

How to set the default destination share for QuikTransfer jobs.

Torrent Download

Enabling Torrent Downloads

Steps to enable and configure torrent download functionality.

Managing torrent downloads

How to pause, resume, or delete torrent jobs.

Adding torrent jobs

Deleting torrent jobs

Configuring your router for torrent downloads

Port information used to configure your router

Details required router settings for torrent downloads.

Copy Jobs

QuikTransfer Button

How the QuikTransfer button initiates copy jobs.

Managing Copy Jobs

Adding Copy Jobs

Adding and Modifying Copy Jobs

Steps to create and modify copy job configurations.

From: Settings

Defines the source location and protocol for copy jobs.

To: Settings

Defines the destination location and protocol for copy jobs.

Setting a Schedule

How to schedule copy jobs to run automatically.

Modifying Copy Jobs

Deleting Copy Jobs

Mozy Backup

Enabling Mozy Account Information

Steps to connect the device to a Mozy account for backups.

Selecting folders to back up

How to select files and folders for backup.

Restoring folders

Procedure for restoring backed-up files and folders.

Time Machine

Enabling Time Machine Support

Steps to enable Time Machine backup support.

Changing the Time Machine Destination Share

How to change the target share for Time Machine backups.

Manually Creating Backup Folders for Macs

Instructions for manually creating backup folders for Macs.

Starting a Time Machine Backup

How to initiate a Time Machine backup from a Mac.

Deleting Backup Shares for the Macs

How to remove backup shares associated with Macs.

Cloud Services Overview

Amazon S3

Enabling the Amazon S3 Feature

Steps to enable and configure Amazon S3 cloud backup.

Backing up Files to the Amazon S3 Cloud

How files are automatically backed up to Amazon S3.

Restoring Files from the Amazon S3 Cloud

Procedure for restoring files from Amazon S3.

Avamar

Adding an Avamar Server for Backup

Steps to configure the device with an Avamar backup server.

Facebook

Flickr

Iomega Personal Cloud Overview

Iomega Personal Cloud Key Terms

Defines key terms related to the Iomega Personal Cloud feature.

Creating an Iomega Personal Cloud Account

Add and enablemembers on the Personal Cloud

Instructions for adding and enabling members to a Personal Cloud.

Adding Iomega Personal Cloud Members

Inviting members to join your Personal Cloud

How to send invitations to members to join the Personal Cloud.

Joining Your Iomega Personal Cloud to an Iomega StorCenter px4-300r

Disconnecting and deleting a Personal Cloud

Procedures for disconnecting or deleting a Personal Cloud.

Managing Members on Your Iomega Personal Cloud

Disconnecting Members

How to disconnect members from the Personal Cloud.

Deleting Members

Steps to completely remove members from the Personal Cloud.

Using Copy Jobs with an Iomega Personal Cloud

YouTube

Setup

Date and Time

Internet Time Server

Setting the device to synchronize time with an internet time server.

Manual

Manually setting the date and time for the device.

Email Notification

Energy Saving

Power Down Drives

Setting the idle time before drives power down.

Wake On LAN

How to enable and use Wake On LAN functionality.

Creating A Power Schedule

Setting up a schedule for the device to power on and off.

Factory Reset

Drive Management

Software Updates

Manual update process: installing a device software update

Step-by-step guide for manually updating the device software.

Home Page Settings

Deleting a Slideshow

How to remove a slideshow from the home page.

Configuration Backup and Restore

Backing up Device Configuration

Steps to save the device's current configuration settings.

Restoring a Configuration Backup

Procedure for restoring previously saved configuration settings.

Network Settings

Bonding NICs

How to combine multiple network interface cards for increased bandwidth.

Enabling Jumbo Frames for Each NIC

Instructions for enabling jumbo frames to improve large file transfer speeds.

VLAN Settings

How to add network interface cards to Virtual LANs.

Manually Configuring the Network

VLAN Settings

Details on configuring Virtual LAN settings for network interface cards.

Bonding NICs

Information on bonding network interface cards.

Remote Access Overview

Create a Web Address for your Device

How to create a web address for remote access to the device.

Enabling Remote Access

Basic option: Completing the enable remote access process

Steps for completing remote access setup using the basic option.

Premium option: Completing the enable remote access process

Steps for completing remote access setup using the premium option.

Accessing Your Device Remotely

Media Server

Scanning for media content

How the media server scans and makes content available.

Enabling media aggregation

Steps to enable media aggregation from multiple DLNA servers.

Sharing media content over the internet

How to enable internet access for media content.

Enabling internet access from the Media Server page

Specific steps to enable internet access via the Media Server page.

Video Surveillance

Video Surveillance features

Details the information and controls available for video surveillance cameras.

Adding a Video Camera

Manually Adding a Video Camera

Step-by-step guide for manually adding a video camera.

Setting a Retention Policy

How to configure how long recorded video is saved.

Scheduling the Recordings

How to schedule video recording times and days.

Picture Transfer

Printers

System Status page

Space Usage

Graphical representation of storage space used by shares.

Control Panel

Commands for controlling device functions like blinking lights and restarting.

Device Information

Displays hardware, software, and status details of the device.

Status

Explains different status message types (Information, Warning, Error).

Event Log

Downloading the complete event log file

How to download the full event log for analysis.

Languages

Support

Device Identification

Configuring Active Directory

Steps to integrate the device with an Active Directory domain.

Enabling Active Directory Trusted Domains

How to enable trusted domain access for users and groups.

UPS Management

Security Overview

Enabling Security

Disabling security

Procedure for disabling security features on the device.

Using Security: How to log in

User credentials

Information on administrator vs. non-administrator access.

Users Overview

Manage Users

Add and Modify Users

Steps to create new users or modify existing user information.

Changing User Information

Details on how to edit user properties like username and password.

Changing Access Permissions

How to grant or deny access permissions for users to shares.

Setting Quotas

How to limit storage space allocation for users.

Deleting Users

Resetting the administrator password

Groups Overview

How access rights are granted using groups in Workgroup mode

Explains how group memberships determine user access rights.

Managing Groups

Add or Modify a Group

Steps to create new groups or change existing group properties.

Removing a User from the Group

How to remove users from group memberships.

Changing Access Permissions

How to set access permissions for groups to shares.

Deleting Groups

Active Directory Users and Groups Overview

Managing Users and Groups with Active Directory

Importing Users and Groups from Active Directory

Steps to import users and groups from an Active Directory server.

Synchronizing with the Active Directory Controller

How to update local user/group data from the Active Directory controller.

Changing Access Permissions

How to set access permissions for AD users/groups to shares.

Setting Quotas

How to apply storage quotas to Active Directory users.

Deleting Active Directory Users and Groups

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