Seagate Maxtor Central Axis Manuale utente
Central Axis™Home Edition
Network Storage Drive
Reviewer’s Guide
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Reviewer’s Guide
Revision History
Date Version
6/18/08 0.01
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Table of Contents
Preface
A Note to Reviewers................................................................................1
Contact References.................................................................................1
Additional Resources ..............................................................................1
Product Overview
Key Features and Uses...........................................................................2
Additional Features .................................................................................3
Product Information.................................................................................5
Hands-On With Central Axis
Documentation ........................................................................................6
Installation Tips........................................................................................6
Daily Backup ...........................................................................................8
Restore Files .........................................................................................10
Web Access and Sharing ......................................................................11
Organizing Files ....................................................................................16
Media Drive ...........................................................................................16
Hands-On Summary..............................................................................16
Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications ........................................................................17
System Requirements...........................................................................18
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Preface
A Note to Reviewers
This guide provides information to help you craft your independent
review of the Maxtor® Central Axis™ network storage drive. The
media-relations team at Seagate hopes you find this guide helpful;
we look forward to your feedback.
Contact References
As you conduct your review, we encourage you to call with
questions. Though we’ve worked hard to ensure that you have all
the facts needed to write an accurate and comprehensive review,
occasionally a question may arise that isn’t covered in this guide.
Media contact, Not for publication
Nathan Papadopulos, (408) 328-2167
For publication; Refer readers to
• Maxtor Web site: www.maxtorsolutions.com
• Central Axis product information:
Additional Resources
Product images and additional information are available in the
Seagate Website News Room at:
www.seagate.com/www/en-us/about/news_room/media_kits
or from the media contact person listed above.
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Product Overview
A unique product to protect every home computer user
The Maxtor Central Axis network drive is a smart, simple way to
automatically back up the valuable digital content on all the
computers in a home network. Backups happen automatically – a
welcome change from the tedious chore of copying content to
CDs, DVDs, or thumb drives.
Key Features and Uses
In addition to its automated backup capability, Central Axis can
securely provide access and sharing of content via any Web
Part
1
CENTRAL AXIS
AUTOMATES FILE
BACKUP FOR EVERY
PC OR MACINTOSH
ATTACHED TO THE
HOME NETWORK
With its 1TB SATA II,
7200 RPM drive and
connectivity speeds of up
to 1000Mbps, the $329.99
Maxtor Central Axis
delivers automatic backup,
streams multimedia to
networked TVs and digital
music players, and
provides secure access to
content via any Web
browser.
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browser. That makes it a snap to grab a file from any computer
attached to the home network and share content with friends and
family everywhere. For a truly rich home entertainment
experience, it's easy to create a centralized library of household
photos, videos, and music that offers anytime access and streaming
to networked TVs, digital music players, and computers.
Top Five Features
Maxtor Central Axis Home Edition
Network Storage Drive
Automated Data
Protection Automatically backs up all network-
connected PCs and Macs to one central, safe
location. Simply choose which files and
folders want to back up and how often,.
Central Axis does the rest.
Secure Internet Access Securely access stored content and even view
images and slideshows from any Internet-
connected PC, Mac, or laptop. No special
software is needed, and the firewall stays
intact.
Easy File Sharing Invite friends and family to view and
download select photos and other files via the
Web. It’s even possible to authorize guests to
upload their own content.
Convenient Media Access
And Streaming Enjoy the convenience of a centralized,
always-accessible library of the household’s
digital music, videos, and photos, and stream
media from the Central Axis to any
networked computer or home entertainment
device.*
Printer Sharing Enable network printing in your household by
connecting a USB printer to your Central
Axis.
* Requires a UPnP AV-compatible player.
Additional Features
The reason most home computer users don't back up their data is
the hassle that is usually involved. Central Axis was designed for
ease of use and with power management that is sensitive to our
environment.
•Multiversion File Backup. When you back up files, the
Central Access Manager software saves 10 previous, or
historical, versions of each revised file stored on your
Central Axis.
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•Ease of use. Central Axis is designed with easy installation
and user-friendly design in mind. Simply plug the Central
Axis into an available Ethernet port on the home network
router and it automatically configures itself to the network.
The unit quickly loads and organizes content by file type;
provides at-a-glance storage and backup status; and sends
out e-mail notifications when a system event warrants.
Organize Files. With the Drag and Sort™ feature, users can
easily organize files automatically.
•USB port for expansion. Located on the rear panel, the
USB 2.0/1.1 port can be used to connect an additional
external hard drives or a printer.
•Efficient power management. Central Axis conserves
energy thanks to an environmentally smart power-
management utility that spins down the drives when they
are not being accessed. When the drive is accessed, the
drives return to full speed almost instantaneously.
•Hardware security. To protect Central Axis from physical
theft, the back of the unit features a lock slot compatible
with Kensington® MicroSaver® and ComboSaver®
braided steel security cable solutions.
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Product Information
Product Information
Maxtor Central Axis home edition
Network Storage Drive
In Brief An easily connected and self-configuring network
storage Drive, Central Axis provides automatic data
backup, secure Web access and content sharing, and
convenient media access and streaming for the home
network.
Capacity 1 terabyte (equivalent to 1,000 GB)
Interface Ethernet and USB 2.0
Compatibility PC running Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and
Windows XP™
Warranty 5-year limited warranty
Suggested Price $329.99 MSRP*
In the Box • Maxtor Central Axis storage Drive
• Maxtor Installation CD
• Quick Start Guide
• Central Access Manager Software
• Ethernet Cable
• AC Power Adapter
• User Guide on CD
• 5-Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions 6.75"H x 2.5"W x 6.0"L
(171.45 mm x 63.5 mm x 152.4 mm)
Weight 2.2 lbs. (1,000 g)
Date Announced June 25, 2008
* Actual dealer price may vary.
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Hands-On With Central Axis
Easy installation and setting up automatic backup
Configuring Central Axis can be done in just a few minutes.
Simply connect it to an Ethernet port and install the client backup
utility software. To access files through the Web, you also set up a
free account on the Global Access Web site. We think you’ll agree:
Central Axis is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before, and
you’ll never want to be without it again.
Documentation
Central Access includes the following documentation:
•Quick Start guide
•Central Axis User guide
•Global Access guide
•Admin guide
Installation Tips
Please refer to the included step-by-step Quick Start guide for
detailed setup instructions. This section provides tips that you may
find useful. Central Access supports Microsoft® Windows®
Vista™, Windows XP™, and Apple® Mac OS X 0.4.11 or later.
Part
2
THE CLIENT
SOFTWARE IS USED
TO SET UP
SCHEDULED
BACKUPS. BOTH
WINDOWS AND
MAC OS ARE
SUPPORTED
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•An Ethernet cable is included. Connect Central Axis to an
available network port before switching on the power.
•Switch on the power then install the client software.
The “My Drives” screen.
Click the “My Drives” icon to display a list of connected Central
Axis devices (top screen), then click the Settings button to display
the lower screen. Select “Maxtor Central Axis Admin Web
Page.”
On the second Admin Web Page displayed in your browser, set up
the Central Axis Storage Drive and assign an administrator
password so non-administrators cannot change settings.
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