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... Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners. Package Contents: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: • User Manual • NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure • Power Adapter (Input: 100-240VAC; Output: 5V/1.5A, 12V/1.5A) • Power Cable • USB Cable...
... Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners. Package Contents: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: • User Manual • NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure • Power Adapter (Input: 100-240VAC; Output: 5V/1.5A, 12V/1.5A) • Power Cable • USB Cable...
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Specifications/Features NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 3 3. Interface Information NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 5 5. Hardware Installation ...pg. 6 5.2. Contact ...pg. 25 Table of Contents: 1. Creating A New Partition ...pg. 20 8. Troubleshooting/FAQ NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 23 9. Introduction ...pg. 2 2. Disconnecting the NexStar LX NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 19 7. System Requirements ...pg. 4 4. Table of Contents 1 Installation NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD...
Specifications/Features NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 3 3. Interface Information NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 5 5. Hardware Installation ...pg. 6 5.2. Contact ...pg. 25 Table of Contents: 1. Creating A New Partition ...pg. 20 8. Troubleshooting/FAQ NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 23 9. Introduction ...pg. 2 2. Disconnecting the NexStar LX NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure pg. 19 7. System Requirements ...pg. 4 4. Table of Contents 1 Installation NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD...
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With its USB port, the NexStar LX can access movies, music, and photos from your entire network as well as a typical enclosure where a network is not available. Introduction 2 Introduction: Capacity meets flexibility with the NexStar LX from anywhere on the internet. No matter where you can also be used as from Vantec. 1. Transforming any standard IDE hard drive into a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, your data within reach. Now you are, the NexStar LX will keep your files become easy to store and even easier to share.
With its USB port, the NexStar LX can access movies, music, and photos from your entire network as well as a typical enclosure where a network is not available. Introduction 2 Introduction: Capacity meets flexibility with the NexStar LX from anywhere on the internet. No matter where you can also be used as from Vantec. 1. Transforming any standard IDE hard drive into a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, your data within reach. Now you are, the NexStar LX will keep your files become easy to store and even easier to share.
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2. Specifications/Features: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Specifications: • Interface: IDE to USB 2.0 or RJ-45 Ethernet • Dimension: 206mm x 123mm x 33mm Features: • Active/Passive system cools down ...
2. Specifications/Features: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Specifications: • Interface: IDE to USB 2.0 or RJ-45 Ethernet • Dimension: 206mm x 123mm x 33mm Features: • Active/Passive system cools down ...
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...a computer directly using an ethernet patch cable. 4. Interface Information 5 Smart power The NexStar LX will turn on the Auto setting. When this mode is off when the computer is selected, the NexStar LX automatically adjusts the fan speed up and down as necessary to your unit on . ...Interface Information: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: Exhaust Fan Vent Micro Security Slot On/Off Switch...
...a computer directly using an ethernet patch cable. 4. Interface Information 5 Smart power The NexStar LX will turn on the Auto setting. When this mode is off when the computer is selected, the NexStar LX automatically adjusts the fan speed up and down as necessary to your unit on . ...Interface Information: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: Exhaust Fan Vent Micro Security Slot On/Off Switch...
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Preparing the NexStar LX: 1) Remove the lid of the NexStar LX Installing the hard drive into the NexStar LX: 1) Connect the IDE and power cables to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Installation: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: 5.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to the drive. Parts Layout 6 Please refer to the documentation included with your hard drive for information on how to master or single. Make sure drive is jumpered to accomplish this. 5.
Preparing the NexStar LX: 1) Remove the lid of the NexStar LX Installing the hard drive into the NexStar LX: 1) Connect the IDE and power cables to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Installation: NexStar LX External 3.5" HDD NAS Enclosure: 5.1. Hardware Installation: Preparing the hard drive: 1) Set the hard drive jumpers to the drive. Parts Layout 6 Please refer to the documentation included with your hard drive for information on how to master or single. Make sure drive is jumpered to accomplish this. 5.
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... the last four digits of your Mac address as you have the USB cable connected, disconnect it. 2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar LX and plug the cable into your browser and type STORAGE or if connected directly to its factory default setting. If you for your computer type... copy the corresponding IP address and paste it into an available outlet. 3) Connect the NexStar LX to the network using a straight through patch cable. 4) Turn on the NexStar LX via network: 1) If you are logged in to the NexStar LX: 1) Windows ME/XP/2000 Open your browser or if the LAN disk is connected ...
... the last four digits of your Mac address as you have the USB cable connected, disconnect it. 2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar LX and plug the cable into your browser and type STORAGE or if connected directly to its factory default setting. If you for your computer type... copy the corresponding IP address and paste it into an available outlet. 3) Connect the NexStar LX to the network using a straight through patch cable. 4) Turn on the NexStar LX via network: 1) If you are logged in to the NexStar LX: 1) Windows ME/XP/2000 Open your browser or if the LAN disk is connected ...
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Network Information IP Address - The current IP address assigned to the NexStar LX DHCP Server - Installation 9 Status: System Information If desired, you have another DHCP server on your network, for example a router, leave this option disabled. If you may change any of the settings such as hostname, workgroup login password, time, and encoding (language). Enable or disable the enclosure's DHCP server. Disk Information Displays hard drive information. 5.2.
Network Information IP Address - The current IP address assigned to the NexStar LX DHCP Server - Installation 9 Status: System Information If desired, you have another DHCP server on your network, for example a router, leave this option disabled. If you may change any of the settings such as hostname, workgroup login password, time, and encoding (language). Enable or disable the enclosure's DHCP server. Disk Information Displays hard drive information. 5.2.
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IP Config: Automatic IP If your network does not have a DHCP server or you can select Automatic IP and the NexStar LX will obtain its IP settings automatically. Installation 10 5.2. Static IP If your network has a DHCP server such as a router, you wish to specify IP settings manually, enter the information here.
IP Config: Automatic IP If your network does not have a DHCP server or you can select Automatic IP and the NexStar LX will obtain its IP settings automatically. Installation 10 5.2. Static IP If your network has a DHCP server such as a router, you wish to specify IP settings manually, enter the information here.
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... 11 5.2. System Reboot Click the Reboot button to clear all configuration information and restore default settings. Maintenance: Firmware Upload To update the firmware on the NexStar LX, browse for the firmware file on if the restart is successful. Please click the Reboot button after resetting the unit. Factory Defaults Click the Reset...
... 11 5.2. System Reboot Click the Reboot button to clear all configuration information and restore default settings. Maintenance: Firmware Upload To update the firmware on the NexStar LX, browse for the firmware file on if the restart is successful. Please click the Reboot button after resetting the unit. Factory Defaults Click the Reset...
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... to log in. Click Apply to save changes NOTE: If you are those without further login. If you may need usernames or passwords to the NexStar LX. Allow anonymous Anonymous users are behind a firewall or router, you choose to allow anonymous users access to allow anonymous users, the following restrictions can be...
... to log in. Click Apply to save changes NOTE: If you are those without further login. If you may need usernames or passwords to the NexStar LX. Allow anonymous Anonymous users are behind a firewall or router, you choose to allow anonymous users access to allow anonymous users, the following restrictions can be...
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... the disk utility, it has to recognize the first partition and it will erase all your data on the size of idle time before the NexStar LX goes into standby mode. Depending on the hard drive.
... the disk utility, it has to recognize the first partition and it will erase all your data on the size of idle time before the NexStar LX goes into standby mode. Depending on the hard drive.
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... choose "Connect to Server".Type smb://STORAGE or the more detailed smb://STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the NexStar LX "STORAGE-xxxx", which by default can then access the NexStar LX. Installation 16 File Access: File Access on a PC There are several ways to choose a folder and after entering ...the login, you can be prompted for the NexStar LX in the WORKGROUP folder. Example: \\storage Use Windows Explorer and type \\ followed by the host name of the LAN disk Mac address.When you ...
... choose "Connect to Server".Type smb://STORAGE or the more detailed smb://STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the NexStar LX "STORAGE-xxxx", which by default can then access the NexStar LX. Installation 16 File Access: File Access on a PC There are several ways to choose a folder and after entering ...the login, you can be prompted for the NexStar LX in the WORKGROUP folder. Example: \\storage Use Windows Explorer and type \\ followed by the host name of the LAN disk Mac address.When you ...
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...it connected. 2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on the desktop, be sure to your computer." Mac OS 8.6: 1) Unplug the NexStar LX if you currently have it is not, you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple Software Updates website: http://www.apple.com.../support 3) Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to install 4) Repeat the steps listed under "Connecting the NexStar LX to partition your system. If the hard drive does not appear on your hard drive. Mac OS 9.0 or later: 1) No drivers are necessary ...
...it connected. 2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on the desktop, be sure to your computer." Mac OS 8.6: 1) Unplug the NexStar LX if you currently have it is not, you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple Software Updates website: http://www.apple.com.../support 3) Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to install 4) Repeat the steps listed under "Connecting the NexStar LX to partition your system. If the hard drive does not appear on your hard drive. Mac OS 9.0 or later: 1) No drivers are necessary ...
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.../ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar LX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar GX. 3) From the Desktop, drag the NexStar LX hard drive to the trash. 4) Turn off the NexStar LX. 5) Unplug the USB cable from the system. The system should prompt,"It is...
.../ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar LX has ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar GX. 3) From the Desktop, drag the NexStar LX hard drive to the trash. 4) Turn off the NexStar LX. 5) Unplug the USB cable from the system. The system should prompt,"It is...
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... a name to install 3. Click on your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Start the Disk Utility tool (under Applications) 2. Once formatted, connect the NexStar Enclosure to format the drive into a Mac partition and mount the drive Creating a New Partition 21 Note: If the hard drive will not mount on...
... a name to install 3. Click on your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Start the Disk Utility tool (under Applications) 2. Once formatted, connect the NexStar Enclosure to format the drive into a Mac partition and mount the drive Creating a New Partition 21 Note: If the hard drive will not mount on...
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.... A. Some older motherboards cannot use are not always properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2.0 speeds, thereby corrupting the signal between the NexStar LX and the computer. Make sure you are probably using a brand new hard drive. 8. If not, then your computer may cause the hard... to the section"Creating A New Partition"for compatibility reasons. If your computer is the data on your data. My computer recognizes the NexStar LX, but sometimes gives me errors. Please refer to Microsoft's Windows 98 Support Center and download the large capacity drive patch. Q. If ...
.... A. Some older motherboards cannot use are not always properly shielded and cannot properly handle USB 2.0 speeds, thereby corrupting the signal between the NexStar LX and the computer. Make sure you are probably using a brand new hard drive. 8. If not, then your computer may cause the hard... to the section"Creating A New Partition"for compatibility reasons. If your computer is the data on your data. My computer recognizes the NexStar LX, but sometimes gives me errors. Please refer to Microsoft's Windows 98 Support Center and download the large capacity drive patch. Q. If ...
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FAT32 limits the file sizes to format the drive as FAT32. Troubleshooting/FAQ 23 A. If you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000. Why can 't Windows 98SE read my hard drive? Q. The NTFS file system does not have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system. A.You have this limitation. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. It works with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you need to 4GB maximum. Q. Why can 't I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar LX?
FAT32 limits the file sizes to format the drive as FAT32. Troubleshooting/FAQ 23 A. If you wish to use the device with Windows XP/2000. Why can 't Windows 98SE read my hard drive? Q. The NTFS file system does not have probably formatted the hard drive in the FAT32 file system. A.You have this limitation. Windows 98SE cannot recognize the NTFS file system. It works with Windows XP/2000 and Windows 98SE, you need to 4GB maximum. Q. Why can 't I copy files larger than 4GB onto my NexStar LX?
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9. Warranty: The NexStar LX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 10. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Warranty/Contact 24 Fremont, CA 94538... tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2006 Vantec Thermal Technologies. If any cosmetic flaws. All Rights Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respected Companies. Cosmetic defects and missing...
9. Warranty: The NexStar LX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 10. Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Warranty/Contact 24 Fremont, CA 94538... tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2006 Vantec Thermal Technologies. If any cosmetic flaws. All Rights Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respected Companies. Cosmetic defects and missing...
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... the NexStar LX from anywhere on the internet. NAS HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE Hard drive not included IDE to ETHERNET & USB 2.0 FEATURES STORE n SHARE A H M L FAN MUSIC DATA PHOTO MOVIE Smart Cooling Built-in white Models: NST- 375LX-BK NST- 375LX-WH ...Tel: (510) 668-0368 Fax: (510) 668-0367 Address: 43951 Boscell Road Fremont, CA 94538 Copyright © 2005 Vantec Thermal Technologies. SPECIFICATIONS Application: 3.5¨ IDE (Parallel ATA) Hard Drive, ...
... the NexStar LX from anywhere on the internet. NAS HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE Hard drive not included IDE to ETHERNET & USB 2.0 FEATURES STORE n SHARE A H M L FAN MUSIC DATA PHOTO MOVIE Smart Cooling Built-in white Models: NST- 375LX-BK NST- 375LX-WH ...Tel: (510) 668-0368 Fax: (510) 668-0367 Address: 43951 Boscell Road Fremont, CA 94538 Copyright © 2005 Vantec Thermal Technologies. SPECIFICATIONS Application: 3.5¨ IDE (Parallel ATA) Hard Drive, ...