Vantec LX ULTRA manuale d’uso

USER’S MANUAL C o pyri ght 2009 Vantec Thermal Technologies . All Rights Reserved.[...]

Package Contents: NexStar ® LX Ultra USB Cable eSATA Cable RJ45 Ethernet Cable SATA to eSATA Bracket Power Adapter User’s Manual Screws User's CD 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-part[...]

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. . 02 2. Specifica tions / F eatures ............................................................................ .. . 03 3. Sy stem Requirements ..............................................................................[...]

Introduction 2 NST-475LX-BK 1. Intr oduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the V antec NexStar ® LX Ultra—blending the finest functions of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution into a powerful little package that fits any home or office. Crafted with versatility in mind to conform to different user’s needs, the NexStar ® L[...]

• Easy-T o-Use Web Control Panel • Gigabit Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps • FTP & SMB Server T o Store And Share Y our Files • Media Server T o Stream Files Over Y our Network: -PS3 & Xbox 360 For Music, Photos & Videos -Share Y our MP3 Over iTunes • Built-In BitT orrent™ Client T o Download Contents Over Internet • Sh[...]

3. System Requirements: System Requirements 4 Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 server/XP x86/ XP 64 bit/Vista X86/Vista 64 bit 1. USB port, internal SATA port, eSATA port or RJ45 Ethernet port. 2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications. 3. For SATA speeds, the system must support SATA specifications. 4. CD-ROM drive. Mac OS X[...]

SATA/Power connector NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure ® 4. Parts Layout: Parts Layout 5[...]

NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure ® 5. Installation: Installation 6 (1) Unscrew the screws on the underbody as shown. ( Figure 5.1 - A ) ( Figure 5.1 - A ) ( Figure 5.1-B ) (2) Slide out the hard drive tray and place t he hard drive in. Be sure to fasten the hard drive in with screws. ( Figure 5.1-B ) ,( Figure 5.1-C ) 5.1. Install[...]

Installation 7 ( Figure 5.2-D ) (3) Slide the hard drive tray back into the LX Ultra and re-screw the screws back on to the underbody. ( Figure 5.2-D ) ( Figure 5.2-E ) ( Figure 5.2-E )[...]

8 5.2 How to find the NexStar LX Ultra : Installation (1) Find and execute “SDisk jar” from the CD and begin the search for the NAS device. ( Figure 5.2-A ) 1. If there is more than one NAS device attached in the same local area network, you will see the other IP addresses in the IP block. 2. If you are unable to open “SDisk jar”, please do[...]

9 Installation (4) After entering the web UI, please select a language of your choice. ( Figure 5.2-C ) (1) Click on “Disk Utility” located on the left list. (2) Next click “Format” to begin the format of the hard disk. ( Figure 5.3 -A ) ( Figure 5.2-C ) ( Figure 5.3-A ) ( Figure 5.3-B ) (3) Click “OK” to confirm the format. ( Figure 5.[...]

10 Status Page (4) By clicking "Status", you will see information pertaining to your NAS and Hard Drive. ( Figure 5.3- C ) (1) Click on "Change" ( Figure 6.1-A ) (2) Enter desired Host and Group name. When finished, press "OK". ( Figure 6.1-B) The Status Tab is where you can change the host name, group name and adminis[...]

11 Status Page (1) Click on "Change". ( Figure 6.2-A ) (2) Enter desired password. Retype the password once more and press "OK" when finished. ( Figure 6.2-B ) ( Figure 6.2-A ) ( Figure 6.2-B ) 6.2 Changing the administrator ’s password. (3) The Date/Time can be set and synced to the PC. Clicking on Sync from PC enables the NA[...]

12 FTP Server 7.1 Creating a new FTP account The FTP Tab allows you to easily setup your FTP Server. You may manage accounts and control the files/folders that are being shared. ( Figure 7.1- A ) Default account settings User name: anonymous Password: “empty” (1) Click "New" ( Figure 7.1 - B ) (2) Enter the desired "Name" an[...]

7. 2 Modifying the FTP user account (1) Select the account you wish to modify. When selected, click on the "Modify". ( Figure 7.2- A ) (2) You may now change the account's password and access authority. When finished, click on the "Modify". ( Figure 7.2- B ) ( Figure 7.2- A ) ( Figure 7.2- B ) 7.4. Deleting FTP user account[...]

Here you can share the folder for established user : (2) Begin by choosing a folder from the Folder List you wish to share with the user. Press the "Direction Arrow" button so that the folder shows up under Sharing List. (3) When finished, click "Back" to return to the previous page. ( Figure 7.5- B ) (1) Select a user and click[...]

(2) You may change the user's password and access authority. When finished , click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2- B ) (1) Select the user account you wish to modify. Once selected, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2- A ) 8.2 Modifying a user's account ( Figure 8.2- A ) ( Figure 8.2- B ) 8.1 Creating a user account 15 SMB Server (1)[...]

(2) Begin by choosing a folder from the Folder List you wish to share with the user. Press the "Direction Arrow" button so that the folder shows up under Sharing List. ( Figure 8.5-B ) When finished, click on "Back" to return to the previous page. ( Figure 8.5- B ) ( Figure 8.5- B ) (1) Select a user and click "Modify"[...]

17 SMB Server (1) Open up "My Network Places". ( Figure 8.6- A ) (2) Double click “Workgroup”. ( Figur e 8.6- B ) 8.6.Logging into the NAS by using a user account ( Figure 8.6- A ) (3) Here you will find the NST-475LX storage. Double click the storage to login. ( Figure 8.6- C) (4) Type the User Name and Password to login. Once logged[...]

18 IP Configuration Here you can change the NAS to either automatically obtained an IP address or manually set a static IP. When se t t o Automatic, the NAS will automatically obtain the an assigned IP address which is given by the DHCP server. When set to Static, the IP address is a fixed IP address which will require you to enter everything manua[...]

10. Printer Setup 19 Printer Setup (1) Plug the printer into the USB Printer Port. ( Figure 10 - A ) (2) Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS's web page. ( Figure 1 0- B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 1 0- C ) (4) Click "Add a printer". ( Figure 1 0 - D) ( Figure 10- C ) ( Fi[...]

20 Printer Setup (7) Select "Create a new port" and choose " Standard TCP/IP". When finished, click "Next". ( Figure 10- G ) (8) Click "Next". ( Figure 10- H ) ( Figure 10- G ) ( Figure 10- H ) (5) Click "Next". ( Figure 1 0 - E ) (6) Select the "Local printer attached to this computer" bu[...]

21 Printer Setup (11) Select "Custom" and click "Next". ( Figure 10- K ) (9) Type the IP Address in the "Printer Name or IP Address" box and when finished click "Next". ( Figure 1 0 - I ) ( Figure 10- J ) ( Figure 10- K ) (10) If you do not know the IP address please see the 'Search Disk Application&apos[...]

22 Printer Setup (12) Select Protocol "LPR" and in the LPR Settings under Queue Name type "LP1" as shown in the picture. ( Figure 10- L) (13) When finished, click "Finish". ( Figure 10 - M ) ( Figure 10- M ) ( Figure 10- L )[...]

1 1.1. iTunes 11. Media Server 23 Media Server The Media Server is a powerful tool that allows the NAS to host an array of files on the network. Photos, music and videos are shared over the network and support a variety of platforms which includes but not limited to computers, iTunes, PS3, Xbox360. In (Figure 11-A), when in the Media Server tab you[...]

This product can upload many BitTorrent ™ files at the same time however when downloading, there is a max that can be downloaded at one time. The LX Ultra will put the rest of the BitTorren t ™ files that are not currently being downloaded into que. When one of th e current downloads finish, the LX Ultra will automatically start the next in que[...]

25 How to use BT download (1) In this example, Microsoft Outlook will be used. (2) Select "Accounts" in "Tools". ( Figure 1 2. 2 - A ) (3) Under the "Mail" tab select the account and then check its "Properties". ( Figure 1 2. 2 - B ) 12.2 Mail Notification : When BitTorren t ™ downloads are finished, you ma[...]

26 How to use BT download (5) Type the "Account name and Password" for the Outgoing Mail Server. Make sure this information is also the same in the BitTorren t ™ Mail Notification function also. When finished, click "Apply". ( Figure 1 2.1 - E ) (6) Enter the e-mail address into the sender and receiver box. When finished, pres[...]

On the maintenance page, you are able to do Firmware Upgrades, preform a System Reboot and restore Factory Defaults. ( Figure 13 . 1-A ) (2) Check to make sure the file and pathway of the firmware file is correct. If everything is correct, click "Upload". ( Figure 13.1- C ) (3) When the upgrade of the firmware is complete, click on "[...]

( Figure 13.2-A ) ( Figure 13.3-A ) 28 Maintenance Page A reboot of the NAS is possible without the need of powering off. If you feel the network or NAS is not smooth or a bit sluggish, try a reboot of the NAS. ( Figure 13.2-A ) 13.2 System reboot A reset will reset the NAS to Factory D efault Settings. It will reset User Names, Passwords, IP Addre[...]

14.3. Scan Disk Click on "Start" to begin the scanning of the hard disk. Once complete, a report will be displayed; Number of Files, Number of Directories, Used Size and Number of Errors. You may erase the information displayed by clicking "Clear". ( Figure 1 4- B ) 14.1. Formatting the Hard Disk Please refer to 5.3 of this manu[...]

(1) Power off the NexStar ® LX Ultra. ( Figure 15 - A ) (2) Press and hold the reset button while you turn on the LX Ultra. ( Figure 15 -B ) (3) Continue to hold the reset button for 20 seconds. Once 20 seconds has elapsed, please let go of the reset button. Now preform a power cycle of the LX Ultra by turning off and on the LX Ultra. You have com[...]

W arrant y/ Contact 31 16. Warranty: 17. Contact : V antec Thermal T echnologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com The NexStar® LX Ultra comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day part s ). I f your u n i t should become defective within th at time fram e , please g o to http:// w[...]