Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 User Guide D31581301
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Table of Contents Table of Contents How to Get Help About the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Drive Components Connecting the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Connecting the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Regulatory Information Safety Information Troubleshooting Routers Enabling the DMZ Configuring Port Forwarding on Double NAT Networks Bridging the Secondary Router Bridging the Primary Router Limited Warranty Getting Started Interface Overview Setup Shares Overview S
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing iSCSI Drives Adding iSCSI Drives Changing Access Permissions Deleting iSCSI Drives Protocols Apple File Sharing Bluetooth Configuring Bluetooth settings FTP NFS rsync Server Settings Configuring rsync server settings SNMP Configuring SNMP settings TFTP Windows DFS Windows DFS terms Configuring Windows DFS settings WebDAV Configuring WebDAV settings Configuring WebDAV with Remote Access Windows File Sharing QuikTransfer 34 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 41 42 4
Iomega Personal Cloud Overview Iomega Personal Cloud Key Terms Creating an Iomega Personal Cloud Account Adding Iomega Personal Cloud Members Inviting members to join your Personal Cloud Joining Your Iomega Personal Cloud to an Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Disconnecting and deleting a Personal Cloud Managing Members on Your Iomega Personal Cloud Disconnecting Members Deleting Members Using Copy Jobs with an Iomega Personal Cloud YouTube Setup Date and Time Email Notification Energy Saving Iomega StorCen
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Languages Support Device Identification Configuring Active Directory Enabling Active Directory Trusted Domains UPS Management Security Overview Enabling Security Disabling security Using Security: How to log in User credentials Users Overview Manage Users Add and Modify Users Changing User Information Changing Access Permissions Setting Quotas Deleting Users Resetting the administrator password Groups Overview How access rights are granted using groups in Workgroup mode Ma
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Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 How to Get Help Iomega is committed to providing excellent customer support. To meet this goal, Iomega offers a variety of support options designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users. For complete information on the support options available for your Iomega product, visit the Iomega website. Please select your region carefully.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 About the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Drive Components Front Panel 1. Status Indicators QuikTransfer Indicator: Displays QuikTransfer backup status. Irregular Flashing Blue: QuikTransfer backup in progress. Regular Flashing Blue: QuikTransfer backup failed, see device log for more information. Drive Activity Indicator: Flashes Blue when the drives are in use. System Status Indicator: Displays the current operational status of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 1. Security Lock: Connect a security cable to prevent theft. 2. Reset Button: Press the RESET button to reset security and network settings. This allows you to regain access if network settings are incorrect or you've forgotten your password. 3. High-Speed USB 2.0 Connectors: Supports devices such as USB storage devices and printers. The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is capable of sharing 3 USB printers and 3 USB storage devices with other systems on your network. 4.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Connecting the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Check Package Contents Verify that the box contains the following items: Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 (models may vary) External Power Supply (models may vary) Solutions CD and Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable Package contents may vary. Connecting the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Initial Setup If you have purchased more than one Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, complete all steps on one device before setting up additional devices. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Iomega, the stylized logo, and all Iomega brand blocks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, Macintosh, and AppleTalk are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Regulatory Information FCC (United States) The computer equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy. If the equipment is not installed and operated in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, interference to radio and television reception might result. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Safety Information Observe the following guidelines when using your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow all instructions marked on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and in the documentation. Always use the appropriate power supply plug clip for your country. Do not use the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 near water. Do not spill liquid on or into the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Do not place the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 on an unstable surface.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Troubleshooting Routers If you encounter a problem while connecting or using your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, check the topics listed below for possible solutions. If you have properly set port forwarding on your router and remote access still does not work, you may have multiple routers on your network. In this situation you will most likely have two NAT (Network Address Translation) firewalls. 1.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 setting for how long the DHCP lease is valid. If your network requires DHCP, this may be a good solution; however, it is not always guaranteed to work. You may need to occasionally update your router's port forwarding settings. Use Static DHCP: Some routers allow you to assign Static IP addresses through the DHCP system based on the MAC address of the device.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Limited Warranty Drives and Media Coverage Excluded Products and Problems Remedies Obtaining Warranty Service Limitations Coverage Iomega warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period. This non-transferable, limited warranty is only to you, the first end-user purchaser.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Getting Started Getting started is quick and easy with the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Before you can use your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, you must connect all the cables and turn it on. Once you have connected the hardware, you can install the optional Iomega Storage Manager Software and begin using your Iomega StorCenter ix2200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Interface Overview The user-friendly Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console enables you to configure and manage your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 storage, attached peripheral devices, users, Shares, and media server capabilities. It also displays the overall state of your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. There are a number of ways to access the features of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Setup The Setup page opens when you first access the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console from the Home Page or the Iomega Storage Manager. On this page, you can configure some basic device features by clicking the appropriate link. The current setting of the feature displays above the link. You can also configure all features shown on the Setup page by accessing the specific features directly.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Shares Overview The Shares page displays a table that contains folders, connected drives, and any cloud storage to which your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console is connected. The Properties column displays the features that are enabled for each Share. Share Information The Information section displays the Share name, graphically displays the space usage of the Share, and allows you to view the content using the web-based content viewer.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Content Viewer The Content Viewer is a graphical file browser that lets you view and manage content in the Shares on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The Content Viewer is divided into two panes. The left pane lists the Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and allows you to delete or add a Share. If you select a Share that contains pictures, you can start a slideshow of the pictures in that Share.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing Shares The page describes how to: Add and Modify Shares Change Share Information Enable NFS Secured Access Change Access Permissions Make a Share an Active Folder Adding and Modifying Shares 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click Shares. 2. To add a new Share, click Add a Share. Type a name for the Share. All Shares must have a name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. The following are not valid Share names: global, homes, printers 3. Click Create.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting Shares 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click Shares. To delete an existing Share, click to expand the Share. In the Information section, click Delete to delete the Share. In the Delete Share confirmation pop-up window, click Yes. If you do not wish to delete the Share, click Cancel to return to the Shares page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Shares Properties The Shares page displays properties for the Share's different functions. The Properties column displays the features that are enabled for each Share. The following list identifies the Shares page icons: identifies a Share with Media Sharing enabled. identifies a secured Share. identifies a Share as an Email Distribution Active Folder. identifies a Share as a Facebook Active Folder. identifies a Share as a Flickr Active Folder.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Email Distribution Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up an Email Distribution Active Folder Email Distribution lets you email your files to friends and family right from your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console. Use Email Distribution to share files with an email list.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Facebook Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up a Facebook Active Folder Facebook is a social network to connect with friends and family. You can configure a Share as a Facebook Active Folder so that photos added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your Facebook account.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Flickr Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up a Flickr Active Folder Flickr is a photo sharing network to share photos with friends and family. You can configure a Share as a Flickr Active Folder so that images and albums added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your Flickr account.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Photo Resize Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up a Photo Resize Active Folder Photo Resize changes the size of all your photos in that Share to a set size. Your original photos added to this Share can also be kept while a copy of the new resized version is created.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Torrent Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up a Torrent Active Folder Torrent downloads allow you to share files using a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 YouTube Active Folders You can optionally enable Active Folders on a Share, which enables you to associate this Share with a specific feature or operation that occurs automatically when files are copied to the Share. How to Set Up a YouTube Active Folder YouTube is a social site to share video content. You can configure a Share as a YouTube Active Folder so that videos added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your YouTube account.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Drive Management The Drive Management page provides settings for managing storage and lets you apply global settings for drives on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Setting Write Caching Select a value for disk write caching. Write caching is a mechanism that attempts to separate the fast processing speed of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 from the relatively slow mechanics of actually writing data to drive.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 External Storage The External Storage page displays a list of externally connected storage devices. You can connect supported external storage to your Iomega StorCenter ix2200 using one of the provided USB ports. When you connect external storage to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, that device content is accessible from the Shares page. Safely removing external storage to safely remove the external storage. A confirmation dialog will display.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 iSCSI Overview The iSCSI page allows you to create iSCSI drives in your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and then allows the Iomega Storage Manager to communicate with the drives over a network. iSCSI is useful for transmitting large blocks of data over a network at a high speed. Enabling iSCSI Drives Settings to begin configuring an iSCSI drive. 1. Click 2. To set the discovery of iSCSI drives using iSNS, check Enable discovery with iSNS. 3.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing iSCSI Drives The page describes how to: Add iSCSI Drives Change Access Permissions Adding iSCSI Drives Add an iSCSI drive on the iSCSI page. 1. To add an iSCSI drive, click 2. Enter a name for the iSCSI drive. How you name your iSCSI drive will depend on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 meeting one of the following conditions: If the iSCSI/Volume Name field displays by itself, enter a name for both.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting iSCSI Drives To delete an iSCSI drive: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click iSCSI. To delete an existing iSCSI drive, click the iSCSI name to expand the iSCSI drive. In the iSCSI Information section, click Delete to delete the iSCSI drive. In the Delete iSCSI drive confirmation pop-up window, click Yes. If you do not wish to delete the iSCSI drive, click Cancel to return to the iSCSI page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Protocols The Protocols page lists the protocols supported by the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Apple File Sharing The Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) enables Apple file sharing, which is the preferred method for Mac users to access Shares. AFP is on by default. To enable AFP, click the switch on.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Bluetooth Once a Bluetooth adapter is detected, files can be uploaded to a configurable destination Share on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 from a Bluetooth device. Configuring Bluetooth settings 1. To enable Bluetooth, click the switch on. 2.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 FTP On the Protocols page, click the switch to turn on FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and allow access to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. When you turn FTP on, you can send files to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 using FTP.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NFS On the Protocols page, click the switch to turn on NFS (Network File System) to allow remote hosts to mount file systems over a network and interact with them as though they were mounted locally to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Select an option to choose how users on client computers are mapped to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200: To have all users, including root, map as guest, select Treat client users as guest (all_squash).
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 rsync Server Settings When you turn on this protocol, you can enable the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 as an rsync server. When the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is an rsync server, it can be used as a source and/or destination device for rsync Copy Jobs. Because of the fast and efficient nature of rsync, an rsync Copy Job can be faster than a Windows File Sharing Copy Job. For more information on Copy Jobs, refer to Copy Jobs.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides information about the state of the device to various management tools. SNMP should be disabled unless you are specifically providing information to a management system that requires this information. Configuring SNMP settings 1. 2. 3. 4. To enable SNMP, click the switch on. Enter a unique username and password to define the community. Confirm your password.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 TFTP On the Protocols page, click the switch to turn on TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) and allow access to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. When you turn TFTP on, you can send files to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 using FTP.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Windows DFS Windows DFS (Distributed File System) organizes Shares and files on a network, such that they appear to be all in one directory tree on a single Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, even if the Shares reside on many devices. Windows DFS terms There are several terms to understand with Windows DFS. Namespace A virtual Share containing other folders that are located on different devices throughout a network.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 WebDAV WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a protocol that provides web-based access to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. With WebDAV enabled on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, you can view, add, or delete files through your WebDAV client using either HTTP for unencrypted access or HTTPS for encrypted access. HTTP offers faster performance but is not secured. You access Shares using a URL such as http://devicename/WebDAV/Foldername.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Windows File Sharing Windows File Sharing allows you to work in Workgroup mode, using Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console to create users and manage access. To enable Windows File Sharing, click the switch on.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 QuikTransfer On the QuikTransfer page, you can set the default destination Share for any automatically created QuikTransfer Copy Jobs. QuikTransfer automatically copies all files from any USB external storage device plugged into your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to the destination Share when the QuikTransfer button on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is pressed. Setting QuikTransfer and selecting a folder in the file browser. The file browser provides a 1.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Torrent Download Torrent downloads allow you to share files using a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. With Torrent Download enabled, you can download files using the torrent protocol to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and then those files can be uploaded by other torrent users. After you have added torrent jobs to your Torrent share, the Torrent Download page displays a table of torrent jobs, both downloads and files available for upload.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Adding torrent jobs 1. Open the Shares page. 2. Expand the Share that is enabled as a Torrent Active Folder. Any Share can be enabled as a Torrent Active Folder. For information on enabling a Torrent Active Folder, refer to Torrent Active Folders. 3. Copy the downloaded torrent file to the Torrent Active Folder Share. The torrent file immediately starts to download to the Share. An administrator user can monitor its download progress on the Torrent Download page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting torrent jobs 1. On the Torrent Download page, select a torrent you want to delete. under the Action column to delete the torrent. 2. Click the 3. Click Yes to delete the torrent.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Configuring your router for torrent downloads You must manually configure your router to forward a specific port to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Most routers refer to this as port forwarding or application access and it is recommended that you refer to your router's documentation to learn how to set these values.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Copy Jobs Copy Jobs is a feature that copies files from one storage device to another, either by a set schedule or immediately by the user. An example of a Copy Job scenario is if you keep pictures from your digital camera on a separate USB drive, but you also want to maintain a backup of these pictures on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing Copy Jobs From the Copy Jobs page, you can add, start, stop, delete, or monitor Copy Jobs. After you have added Copy Jobs, the Copy Jobs page displays a list of Copy Jobs. The information section includes the name of the Copy Job, date and time it last ran, and its next scheduled time. From the Copy Jobs list, you can perform the following actions: Click to start a Copy Job. Click to stop a Copy Job. Click to delete a Copy Job.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Adding Copy Jobs The page describes how to: Add and Modify Copy Jobs Setting From Information Setting To Information Setting a Schedule Adding and Modifying Copy Jobs . A Copy Job is added to the top of the list and the Information section displays. 1. On the Copy Jobs page, click 2. Enter a name for the Copy Job. 3. The Overwrite Setting determines what happens to files in the destination location if they have the same name as those in the source location.
2. 3. 4. 5. Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 In the Schedule section, select Enable Schedule for Copy Job. Select the days you want the Copy Job to run, or select All Days to run the Copy Job every day. to select a start time. Click Done to save your time selection. Click Click Apply to save your changes. The new Copy Job displays on the Copy Jobs page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Modifying Copy Jobs 1. In the list on the Copy Jobs page, find the Copy Job from the list you want to modify and click it to expand the Information section. 2. Refer to Adding a Copy Job for information about revising the Copy Job fields.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting Copy Jobs from the Actions column of the table to delete the Copy Job. 1. Click The Delete Copy Job pop-up window opens. 2. If you are sure that you want to delete the Copy Job, click Yes. If you do not wish to delete the Copy Job, click Cancel to return to the Copy Jobs page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Mozy Backup The Mozy online backup service allows you to create a Mozy account, connect your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to the account, and back up Shares and folders to the Mozy cloud service. Enabling Mozy Account Information 1. On the Mozy Backup page, click the switch on. If you do not have a Mozy account, click the link to open an account. 2. Enter a valid email address, password, license key, and country for your Mozy account. 3.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Time Machine Time Machine is a backup utility for Mac computers running Apple OSX 10.5 or later. It can back up and restore all files on Mac computers. Enable Time Machine on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to allow Mac computers to back up to it. When you enable Time Machine, you choose a destination Share on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 where the backups are stored.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Cloud Services Overview Cloud Services offer connections to virtual storage from your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Using cloud storage is easily scalable, and does not require installing extra software. You can create a Personal Cloud on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, and add members to that Personal Cloud, or you can use a subscription service as a backup for your content.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Amazon S3 The Amazon S3 online storage service allows you to back up your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to the cloud. Enabling the Amazon S3 Feature 1. On the Amazon S3 page, click the switch on. If you do not have an Amazon S3 account, click the link to create an account. 2. Enter a valid access key, secret key, and bucket name from your Amazon S3 account information. You create a bucket at account setup, or you can enter a new bucket for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Avamar Avamar 為備份及復原伺服器軟體，其可使用刪除重複項來去除重複的資料複本，藉此減少所需的儲存空間。 例如，您的 Iomega StorCenter px12-350r 可能有 100 封電子郵件訊息，這些電子郵件訊息均有相同的 1 MB 附件。 如果備份所有電子郵件，則會備份相同的附件 100 次，因此需要 100 MB 儲存空間。 利用 Avamar 及刪除重複資料功能，實際只會儲存一個附件複本，因此可將 100 MB 的儲存空間有效地減少為 1 MB。 新增備份的 1. 2.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Facebook Facebook is a social network to connect with friends and family. You can configure a Share as a Facebook Active Folder so that photos added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your Facebook account. To configure a Share as a Facebook Active Folder, access the Shares feature, select a Share, and expand the Active Folders section to enable and configure it. For more information, refer to Facebook Active Folders. How do I...
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Flickr Flickr is a photo sharing network to share photos with friends and family. You can configure a Share as a Flickr Active Folder so that photos added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your Flickr account. To configure a Share as a Flickr Active Folder, access the Shares feature, select a Share, and expand the Active Folders section to enable and configure it. For more information, refer to Flickr Active Folders. How do I...
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Iomega Personal Cloud Overview An Iomega Personal Cloud turns a Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 into a hub for sharing data, playing games, and backing up data among computers anywhere in the world. A Personal Cloud can exist on yours or someone else's Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. When you create a Personal Cloud, storage on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is shared with any member computer you invite to join the Personal Cloud.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Creating an Iomega Personal Cloud Account Before you can work with your Personal Cloud, you first create a Personal Cloud account and configure the settings. You can start the creation of a Personal Cloud on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 from either the Iomega Storage Manager or the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console Iomega Personal Cloud page. Set up a Personal Cloud for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 by creating a Personal Cloud account.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Adding Iomega Personal Cloud Members After creating an Iomega Personal Cloud account, you add members to the Personal Cloud. Members are the individual computers or Iomega storage devices that can join the Personal Cloud, such as 'my work computer' or 'Dad's Iomega storage device'. Each member computer or Iomega storage device must get its own unique access code. You must first have created an Personal Cloud before adding members.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Joining Your Iomega Personal Cloud to an Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 As an administrator, you may receive an invitation to join your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to a Personal Cloud. This online help topic describes how to join a Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to a Personal Cloud. You can join your computer to a Iomega Storage Manager using the Personal Cloud. For information on installing the Iomega Storage Manager, refer to its installation documentation.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing Members on Your Iomega Personal Cloud As an Iomega Personal Cloud administrator, you can manage membership on your Personal Cloud. Connected members can be disconnected, or you can completely delete a member from the Personal Cloud. Disconnecting Members Click My Personal Cloud and expand the Membership section of the page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Using Copy Jobs with an Iomega Personal Cloud As an administrator, you can invite your friends or co-workers to join your Iomega Personal Cloud on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. One of the benefits of adding members to join your Personal Cloud is that you can create Copy Jobs that can transfer data from one Iomega storage device to another through the Personal Cloud.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 YouTube YouTube is a social site to share video content. You can set an Active Folder to automatically upload your videos to your YouTube account. You can configure a Share as a YouTube Active Folder so that videos added to that Share are automatically uploaded to your YouTube account. To configure a Share as a YouTube Active Folder, access the Shares feature, select a Share, and expand the Active Folders section to enable and configure it.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Setup The Setup page opens when you first access the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console from the Home Page or the Iomega Storage Manager. On this page, you can configure some basic device features by clicking the appropriate link. The current setting of the feature displays above the link. You can also configure all features shown on the Setup page by accessing the specific features directly.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Date and Time Date and Time displays the current time set on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. When an Active Directory Domain is in use, the storage device synchronizes time with the domain controller. 1. To change time zones, select a Time Zone from the drop-down menu, and then select how time will be set for the device: Internet Time Server By default, Automatically synchronize with an internet time server and Use the default time server are selected.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Email Notification Email Notification provides a destination for emails sent by the device when problems are detected. To provide a destination email address, enter the following information: Destination Email Address enter a valid email address. This email address provides a destination for messages sent by the device when problems are detected by the system. Check Send a test email message to confirm that email notification is working properly.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Energy Saving The Energy Saving page provides power settings for the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Power Down Drives Click the Power Down Drives drop-down menu to select how much idle time should be allowed to elapse before the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 powers down the drives. Drives automatically power back up when the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 accesses them. You may notice a slight delay when the drives are accessed.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Factory Reset Factory Reset returns the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to its original state. This feature is useful if you give your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to someone else. Factory Reset provides three options for returning your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to its original state: Preserve users and Shares — (default) does not delete users or folders. Information on the drive is preserved and user and Share settings are added back after the reset.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Drive Management The Drive Management page manages drive information and write caching for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Write caching is a mechanism that attempts to separate the fast processing speed of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 from the relatively slow mechanics of actually writing data to drive. With write caching disabled, every write to drive will cause the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to wait while the data is written to drive, which can slow performance.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Software Updates The Software Updates page identifies the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 software status and provides the ability to update the software for the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. This software is protected by RSA BSAFE technology. Manual update process: installing a device software update in the Action column to check for updates. 1. In the table listing the current software installed on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, click 2.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Home Page Settings The Home Page Settings page allows you to customize the look of the Home Page on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. You can name the Home Page and choose to display a picture slideshow and Shares on it. You can also optionally choose to turn the Home Page on or off. 1. Click the slider switch to On to enable the Home Page on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. 2. Enter a title for the Home Page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Configuration Backup and Restore The Configuration Backup and Restore page allows you to back up and restore system configuration information. Backing up a configuration saves various system properties, including users, groups, device identification, and Share names and permissions. Configuration information is saved to a file, and you can save as many versions of the file as you want.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Network Settings The Network page displays your current network settings and enables those settings to be modified. On this page, you can identify your DNS servers and WINS servers and how your system's IP address is determined. Most system IP addresses and other network settings can normally be configured automatically.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Manually Configuring the Network You can have direct control of the network setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Modify Network Settings. Click Uncheck Automatically configure DNS, WINS, and all IP addresses (DHCP). DNS Servers — enter the IP addresses of the DNS (Domain Name System) servers. DNS is used for translating the domain name to IP addresses. WINS Servers — enter the IP addresses of the WINS server. Click Apply to save your settings.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Remote Access Overview Remote access allows you to access your device's data from any web-enabled computer in the world. Review the following prerequisites prior to enabling remote access: Enable Security — Before you can enable remote access, you must have security enabled on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. If security is already enabled, you are ready to enable remote access.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Enabling Remote Access Follow this procedure to enable remote access: 1. Enable security if it is not yet enabled. On the Remote Access page, click the switch to Enable. Your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 begins to automatically configure remote access. First, your internet connection is tested. If the connection is successful, a green checkmark displays on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 image. If there is a problem, an error message displays.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Accessing Your Device Remotely Once you have enabled remote access and created your web address, you can access files stored on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 from any internet-capable computer in the world. When you access your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 remotely, you can access files from any Share to which you are granted access.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Media Server The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 has a built-in media server that, when turned on, can scan for media content in specific folders that have media sharing enabled. Any media content contained in these specific folders will be scanned by the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 media server and be accessible to any user on your network with a media player. For information on enabling a folder as a media folder, refer to Managing Shares.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Video Surveillance The Video Surveillance page lets you add and configure cameras connected to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, view live video, and see video alerts. The page has three primary links: Add Video Camera — Manually adds a video camera to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 if no video cameras are automatically discovered. Refer to Adding a Video Camera. Video Wall — Displays live video from all video cameras configured with your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Adding a Video Camera With Video Surveillance, you can add supported video cameras that were not discovered automatically on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The Video Surveillance page also displays the current settings for any video camera attached to your network. For example, you might have video cameras on a summer house in one geographic location and your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is in another geographic location.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Picture Transfer The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allows pictures to be automatically copied from a USB camera connected directly to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. When Picture Transfer is turned on, and your camera is connected to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, the pictures are copied to the configured destination folder. 1. On the Picture Transfer page, click the switch on. 2.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Printers The Printers page displays a table of printers that are attached to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The table contains for each printer the name, model, status, and number of documents waiting. To attach a printer, simply plug a supported printer's USB cable to a USB port on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Once attached, the printer will appear in the table. When the cable is unplugged, the printer will be removed from the table.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 System Status page The System Status page displays space usage information and status information about your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. It also provides a control panel that enables you to: Blink the lights Restart Shut down Space Usage The Space Usage section graphically represents the amount of space used by Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The exact space used displays in a Tooltip when you mouse over each Share.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Event Log The Event Log page displays only the 1000 most recent events logged to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. A complete event log, however, is available for download. The following icons indicate the severity of each status message: INFORMATION Identifies that a change has been made to the state of your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, usually by a user, such as attaching a peripheral.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Languages The Languages page allows you to change the language used in email notification messages. The language used by the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console is based on the preferences configured in your browser. You can change the language used in this program by modifying your browser's preferred language settings. Select any of the supported languages to use for email notification. Click Apply to save your changes.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Support The Support feature opens the Iomega web site where you can learn more information about your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The Support page provides access to a variety of content for learning more about using and supporting your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Refer to the Iomega support site for more information.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Device Identification The Device Identification page for your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console displays and enables you to change the Storage Device Name, the Storage Device Descriptive Name, and the Workgroup Name. You can also configure an Active Directory Domain on this page. Change any of these by editing the text fields. Click Apply to save your changes. Device Name Enter a name for the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Use a name that will help you identify it on your network.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 UPS Management Monitor the status of an attached Uninterruptable Power Supply. If your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is connected to a UPS battery backup unit, it is listed on this page. The battery status of the backup unit is also indicated, displaying how much of a charge is left in the battery. To monitor the battery status of your UPS unit, connect your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to it with a USB cable.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Security Overview Security is a feature you can enable on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to secure Shares, create users, and allow some features to be enabled. When you create users, you limit access to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to specific people, and when you secure Shares, you limit data access to specific users. Security adds an extra layer of protection to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 beyond whatever form of security you have on your local network.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Enabling Security With security turned on, only administrator users can view or change settings on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, including creating or deleting users and Shares. When you create users, you limit access to your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 to specific people, and when you secure Shares, you limit data access to specific users. 1. On the Security page, click the switch on. 2. When you turn security on, you will be asked to create an administrator user.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Using Security: How to log in If Active Directory Domain is enabled and configured and you have set up your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and enabled security, you will use your domain user administrator username and password to log in to the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. An administrator can add additional users or groups from your domain controller. Users can be administrators or non-administrators. You must log in to access features of the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Users Overview When security is enabled, the Users page displays all users on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 and enables administrators to add and modify users. Non-administrator users can be added to limit access to Share content. Additional administrator users can be added to provide other users with the ability to configure the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The table displays the Usernames and Descriptive Name of each user.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Manage Users The page describes how to: Add and Modify Users Change User Information Change Access Permissions Set Quotas Add and Modify Users 1. Navigate to the Users page. 2. Before you can create or modify users, you must have security enabled on your Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. If security is already enabled, you are ready to manage users.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting Users To delete a user: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click Users. To delete an existing user, click the username to expand the user. In the User Information section, click Delete to delete the user. In the Delete User pop-up window, click Yes to delete that user.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Resetting the administrator password This procedure should only be used if there are no administrator users with valid passwords. If a non-administrator user, or another administrator, forgets their password, another administrator user can reset it for them if you have created more than one administrator user. Refer to Modifying a user for more information.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Groups Overview Groups consist of one or more users, and administrators can grant each group rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. Users can belong to more than one group. The Groups page enables administrators the ability to create one or more groups, and grant each group rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. To create a group, enable security first. Administrators can grant individual users access rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2200.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing Groups The page describes how to: Add or Modify a Group Remove a User from a Group Change Access Permissions Add or Modify a Group Add a group. The Information section opens. 1. On the Groups page, click 2. From the Information section, give the new group a name. 3. To add users to the group, click listed. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Add users. Select a user or users to include in the group.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting Groups To delete a group: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click Groups. To delete an existing group, click to expand the group. In the Information section, click Delete to delete the group. In the Delete Group confirmation pop-up window, click Yes. If you do not wish to delete the group, click Cancel to return to the Groups page.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Active Directory Users and Groups Overview On the Users and Groups page, administrator users can import users and groups from an Active Directory server and grant them access rights to Shares on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. The Users and Groups page is visible when you enable Active Directory on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200. For more information on enabling Active Directory on the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200, refer to Device Identification.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Managing Users and Groups with Active Directory The page describes how to: Import Users and Groups from Active Directory Synchronize with the Active Directory Controller Change Access Permissions Set Quotas Importing Users and Groups from Active Directory Import Users and Groups from Active Directory. 1. Click 2. The Import Users and Groups from Active Directory pop-up window is searchable, and you can sort by name, descriptive name, or type.
Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Deleting Active Directory Users and Groups To delete a user or a group: 1. From the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Console, click Users and Groups. 2. To delete an existing user or group, click to expand that user or group. 3. In the Information section, click Delete. Deleting a user or group does not delete any Shares to which the user or group has access. Click the checkbox to select if you want to Delete all Shares that only this user can access. 4.
