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Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners. Package Contents: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 1 NexStar® LX Ultra 2 USB Cable 3 eSATA Cable 4 RJ45 Ethernet Cable 5 SATA to eSATA Bracket 6 Power Adapter 7 User's Manual 8 Screws 9 User's CD 1 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 5 6 7 8 9 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are the property of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners. Package Contents: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 1 NexStar® LX Ultra 2 USB Cable 3 eSATA Cable 4 RJ45 Ethernet Cable 5 SATA to eSATA Bracket 6 Power Adapter 7 User's Manual 8 Screws 9 User's CD 1 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 5 6 7 8 9 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are the property of Microsoft Corporation.
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... group name 10 6.2 Changing the administrator's password 11 7. Sharing folders in SMB Server 16 8.6 Logging into the NAS by using a user account 17 9. Introduction ...02 2. Enable /Disable FTP user account 13 7.4. Printer Setup 11. Contact ...31 Table of Contents: 1. Parts Layout...05 5. How to find the NexStar LX Ultra 08 5.3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 09 6. System Requirements...
... group name 10 6.2 Changing the administrator's password 11 7. Sharing folders in SMB Server 16 8.6 Logging into the NAS by using a user account 17 9. Introduction ...02 2. Enable /Disable FTP user account 13 7.4. Printer Setup 11. Contact ...31 Table of Contents: 1. Parts Layout...05 5. How to find the NexStar LX Ultra 08 5.3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 09 6. System Requirements...
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Whether you have a PC or Mac, setting up the LX is a breeze with three interfaces (Gigabit Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0). NST-475LX-BK Introduction 2 Introduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra-blending the finest functions of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution into a powerful little package that this NAS can stay constantly on constantly for a reliable network storage sharing solution. Within...
Whether you have a PC or Mac, setting up the LX is a breeze with three interfaces (Gigabit Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0). NST-475LX-BK Introduction 2 Introduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra-blending the finest functions of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution into a powerful little package that this NAS can stay constantly on constantly for a reliable network storage sharing solution. Within...
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...* Specifications: Model : NST-475LX-BK Drive Supported: : 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive External Interface: : Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0 Data Transfer Rates: : LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps) eSATA (Up To 3 Gbps) USB 2.0 (Up To 480 Mbps) Storage Capacity: : Up to 2 TB* Power Supply: : AC Adapter Material: : Plastic Dimensions: : 185mm x 168 mm 65 mm *For the most updated Storage capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com USB Printer Port USB 2.0 Port Power Switch Power Connector...
...* Specifications: Model : NST-475LX-BK Drive Supported: : 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive External Interface: : Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0 Data Transfer Rates: : LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps) eSATA (Up To 3 Gbps) USB 2.0 (Up To 480 Mbps) Storage Capacity: : Up to 2 TB* Power Supply: : AC Adapter Material: : Plastic Dimensions: : 185mm x 168 mm 65 mm *For the most updated Storage capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com USB Printer Port USB 2.0 Port Power Switch Power Connector...
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Be sure to fasten the hard drive in . Installation of the hard drive. (1) Unscrew the screws on the underbody as shown. ( Figure 5.1-A ) ( Figure 5.1-A ) XD SD 2.5" SATA (2) Slide out the hard drive tray and place the hard drive in with screws. ( Figure 5.1-B ) ,( Figure 5.1-C ) Universal Storage Adapter 3.5"/5.25" MS CF ( Figure 5.1-B ) XD CF ( Figure 5.1-C ) Installation 6 Installation: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 5.1. 5.
Be sure to fasten the hard drive in . Installation of the hard drive. (1) Unscrew the screws on the underbody as shown. ( Figure 5.1-A ) ( Figure 5.1-A ) XD SD 2.5" SATA (2) Slide out the hard drive tray and place the hard drive in with screws. ( Figure 5.1-B ) ,( Figure 5.1-C ) Universal Storage Adapter 3.5"/5.25" MS CF ( Figure 5.1-B ) XD CF ( Figure 5.1-C ) Installation 6 Installation: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 5.1. 5.
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(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-D ) ( Figure 5.2-E ) Installation 7
(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-D ) ( Figure 5.2-E ) Installation 7
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... to enter the user name and password. If you to open "SDisk jar", please download and install JAVA from (www.java.com). Default account settings User name:anonymous Password: admin ( Figure 5.2-B ) NOTE : ( Figure 5.2-B ) 1. 5.2 How to find the NexStar® LX Ultra : (1) Find and execute "SDisk jar" from the CD and begin the search for the NAS device. ( Figure 5.2-A ) (2) Click "Connect" to link to the...
... to enter the user name and password. If you to open "SDisk jar", please download and install JAVA from (www.java.com). Default account settings User name:anonymous Password: admin ( Figure 5.2-B ) NOTE : ( Figure 5.2-B ) 1. 5.2 How to find the NexStar® LX Ultra : (1) Find and execute "SDisk jar" from the CD and begin the search for the NAS device. ( Figure 5.2-A ) (2) Click "Connect" to link to the...
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..., group name and administrator's password. Information about the NAS are also displayed in the "Status" tab also such as DHCP server, SMB server and FTP server. You may also disable or enable features on the NAS such as the information of Hard disk, IP address, MAC address and current installed firmware version. 6.1 Changing the host name and group...
..., group name and administrator's password. Information about the NAS are also displayed in the "Status" tab also such as DHCP server, SMB server and FTP server. You may also disable or enable features on the NAS such as the information of Hard disk, IP address, MAC address and current installed firmware version. 6.1 Changing the host name and group...
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...control the files/folders that the user can only read and write to the NAS freely. 2. Select whether you to have Read Only access or Read/Write access. FTP Server 12 The Access authority of "Read Only" means that are being shared. ( Figure 7.1-A ) Default account settings User name: anonymous Password: "empty" ( Figure 7.1-A ) 7.1 Creating a new FTP account (1) Click "New..." ( Figure 7.1-B ) ( Figure 7.1-B ) (2) Enter the desired "Name" and "Password". FTP ...
...control the files/folders that the user can only read and write to the NAS freely. 2. Select whether you to have Read Only access or Read/Write access. FTP Server 12 The Access authority of "Read Only" means that are being shared. ( Figure 7.1-A ) Default account settings User name: anonymous Password: "empty" ( Figure 7.1-A ) 7.1 Creating a new FTP account (1) Click "New..." ( Figure 7.1-B ) ( Figure 7.1-B ) (2) Enter the desired "Name" and "Password". FTP ...
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... all be done on "New" to modify. When finished, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-B ) ( Figure 8.2-A ) ( Figure 8.2-B ) SMB Server 15 Spaces is able to read files from the network, they may change the user's password and access authority. Once selected, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-A ) (2) You may access the NAS disk by using their set user name and password. 8.1 Creating a user account (1) Click on SMB...
... all be done on "New" to modify. When finished, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-B ) ( Figure 8.2-A ) ( Figure 8.2-B ) SMB Server 15 Spaces is able to read files from the network, they may change the user's password and access authority. Once selected, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-A ) (2) You may access the NAS disk by using their set user name and password. 8.1 Creating a user account (1) Click on SMB...
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8.6.Logging into the NAS by using a user account (1) Open up "My Network Places". ( Figure 8.6-A ) ( Figure 8.6-A ) (2) Double click "Workgroup". ( Figure 8.6-B ) ( Figure 8.6-B ) (3) Here you may start sharing files from the NAS. (Figure 8.6-D) ( Figure 8.6-D ) SMB Server 17 Once logged in, you will find the NST-475LX storage. Double click the storage to login. (Figure 8.6-C) ( Figure 8.6-C ) (4) Type the User Name and Password to login.
8.6.Logging into the NAS by using a user account (1) Open up "My Network Places". ( Figure 8.6-A ) ( Figure 8.6-A ) (2) Double click "Workgroup". ( Figure 8.6-B ) ( Figure 8.6-B ) (3) Here you may start sharing files from the NAS. (Figure 8.6-D) ( Figure 8.6-D ) SMB Server 17 Once logged in, you will find the NST-475LX storage. Double click the storage to login. (Figure 8.6-C) ( Figure 8.6-C ) (4) Type the User Name and Password to login.
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A ) (2) Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS's web page.( Figure 10- D ) Printer Setup 19 10. A ) USB CABLE USB Printer Port ( Figure 10- B ) ( Figure 10- B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 10- C ) ( Figure 10- C ) (4) Click "Add a printer". ( Figure 10-D) ( Figure 10- 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 10- D ) Printer Setup 19 10. A ) USB CABLE USB Printer Port ( Figure 10- B ) ( Figure 10- B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 10- C ) ( Figure 10- C ) (4) Click "Add a printer". ( Figure 10-D) ( Figure 10- Printer Setup (1) Plug the printer into the USB Printer Port.( Figure 10-
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F ) (7) Select "Create a new port" and choose " Standard TCP/IP". H ) ( Figure 10- E ) (6) Select the "Local printer attached to this computer" but un-check the 㕐㕐㕐option of "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer". When finished, click "Next". ( Figure 10- G ) (8) Click "Next". ( Figure 10- (5) Click "Next". ( Figure 10- E ) ( Figure 10- F ) ( Figure 10- When finished, click "Next". ( Figure 10- H ) Printer Setup 20 G ) ( Figure 10-
F ) (7) Select "Create a new port" and choose " Standard TCP/IP". H ) ( Figure 10- E ) (6) Select the "Local printer attached to this computer" but un-check the 㕐㕐㕐option of "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer". When finished, click "Next". ( Figure 10- G ) (8) Click "Next". ( Figure 10- (5) Click "Next". ( Figure 10- E ) ( Figure 10- F ) ( Figure 10- When finished, click "Next". ( Figure 10- H ) Printer Setup 20 G ) ( Figure 10-
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... iTunes. You will also need to set the folder to be shared from the Sharing List. 11. Once the folder has been selected, click "Set". From this point on the network. iTunes (1) Playing music has never been simpler with the help of files on , everything..., iTunes, PS3, Xbox360. Select the LX Ultra and enjoy your media and can be accessed on your music collection with the help of iTunes. Media Server The Media Server is a powerful tool that the "Music Directory" is all setup on the network anytime. 11.1. Photos, music and videos are selected. ( Figure 11-A ) ...
... iTunes. You will also need to set the folder to be shared from the Sharing List. 11. Once the folder has been selected, click "Set". From this point on the network. iTunes (1) Playing music has never been simpler with the help of files on , everything..., iTunes, PS3, Xbox360. Select the LX Ultra and enjoy your media and can be accessed on your music collection with the help of iTunes. Media Server The Media Server is a powerful tool that the "Music Directory" is all setup on the network anytime. 11.1. Photos, music and videos are selected. ( Figure 11-A ) ...
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The LX Ultra will automatically start the download of the torrent. How to use the BitTorrent™ function 12.1 Uploading BitTorrent™ Files. (1) Setup the download location and select "Apply". ( Figure 12.1-A ) (2) Browse for the BitTorrent™ file and...downloads finish, the LX Ultra will put the rest of the BitTorrent™ files.You may also check the BitTorrent's files information by using the "Review" feature. ( Figure 12.1-C ) , ( Figure 12.1-D ) ( Figure 12.1-B ) ( Figure 12.1-C ) NOTE : This product can be downloaded at the same time however when downloading...
The LX Ultra will automatically start the download of the torrent. How to use the BitTorrent™ function 12.1 Uploading BitTorrent™ Files. (1) Setup the download location and select "Apply". ( Figure 12.1-A ) (2) Browse for the BitTorrent™ file and...downloads finish, the LX Ultra will put the rest of the BitTorrent™ files.You may also check the BitTorrent's files information by using the "Review" feature. ( Figure 12.1-C ) , ( Figure 12.1-D ) ( Figure 12.1-B ) ( Figure 12.1-C ) NOTE : This product can be downloaded at the same time however when downloading...
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If you feel the network or NAS is possible without the need of powering off. 13.2 System reboot A reboot of the NAS is not smooth or a bit sluggish, try a reboot of the NAS. ( Figure 13.2-A ) ( Figure 13.2-A ) 13.3 Restoring Factory Defaults A reset will reset the NAS to DHCP servers, Workgroups and Time. It will not reset the FTP, SMB and Folder Sharing portions of the NAS. ( Figure 13.3-A ) ( Figure 13.3-A ) Maintenance Page 28 However it will reset User Names, Passwords, IP Addresses to Factory Default Settings.
If you feel the network or NAS is possible without the need of powering off. 13.2 System reboot A reboot of the NAS is not smooth or a bit sluggish, try a reboot of the NAS. ( Figure 13.2-A ) ( Figure 13.2-A ) 13.3 Restoring Factory Defaults A reset will reset the NAS to DHCP servers, Workgroups and Time. It will not reset the FTP, SMB and Folder Sharing portions of the NAS. ( Figure 13.3-A ) ( Figure 13.3-A ) Maintenance Page 28 However it will reset User Names, Passwords, IP Addresses to Factory Default Settings.
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Disk Utility 14.1. Scan Disk Click on "Start" to 5.3 of this manual. 14.2. Once complete, a report will be displayed; Setting up sleep mode Select the sleep time and click "Set" ( Figure 14-A ) ( Figure 14-A ) 14.3. Formatting the Hard Disk Please refer to begin the scanning of Errors. Number of Files, Number of Directories, Used Size and Number of the hard disk. You may erase the information displayed by clicking "Clear". ( Figure 14-B ) ( Figure 14-B ) Disk Utility 29 14.
Disk Utility 14.1. Scan Disk Click on "Start" to 5.3 of this manual. 14.2. Once complete, a report will be displayed; Setting up sleep mode Select the sleep time and click "Set" ( Figure 14-A ) ( Figure 14-A ) 14.3. Formatting the Hard Disk Please refer to begin the scanning of Errors. Number of Files, Number of Directories, Used Size and Number of the hard disk. You may erase the information displayed by clicking "Clear". ( Figure 14-B ) ( Figure 14-B ) Disk Utility 29 14.
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You have completed the Factory Reset procedure. Reset button ( Figure 15-B ) Power on the LX Ultra. 15. All settings on the LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-B ) (3) Continue to default settings. Hardware Reset A hardware reset will need to be erased and will do a complete Factory restore to hold the reset button while you turn on the NAS will be reentered. (1) Power off the NexStar® LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-A ) Power off and on Hardware Reset 30 Once 20...
You have completed the Factory Reset procedure. Reset button ( Figure 15-B ) Power on the LX Ultra. 15. All settings on the LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-B ) (3) Continue to default settings. Hardware Reset A hardware reset will need to be erased and will do a complete Factory restore to hold the reset button while you turn on the NAS will be reentered. (1) Power off the NexStar® LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-A ) Power off and on Hardware Reset 30 Once 20...
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... the unit to receive warranty exchange or repair. Warranty /Contact 31 Also, check for a replacement. 17. If any cosmetic flaws. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Warranty: The NexStar® LX Ultra comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ). All Right Reserved. Contact : Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. If your unit should become defective within that time...
... the unit to receive warranty exchange or repair. Warranty /Contact 31 Also, check for a replacement. 17. If any cosmetic flaws. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Warranty: The NexStar® LX Ultra comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ). All Right Reserved. Contact : Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. If your unit should become defective within that time...
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... I/II Hard Drive Up To 2 TB* • NexStar LX Ultra • User's Manual • Power Adapter • USB Cable • eSATA Cable • RJ45 Ethernet Cable • SATA to eSATA Bracket • CD Driver • Screws Ethernet eSATA USB RoHS Model: Device Support External Interface Data Transfer Rates Power Supply Storage Capacity Material Dimension NST-475LX-BK 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps) eSATA (Up To 3 Gbps...
... I/II Hard Drive Up To 2 TB* • NexStar LX Ultra • User's Manual • Power Adapter • USB Cable • eSATA Cable • RJ45 Ethernet Cable • SATA to eSATA Bracket • CD Driver • Screws Ethernet eSATA USB RoHS Model: Device Support External Interface Data Transfer Rates Power Supply Storage Capacity Material Dimension NST-475LX-BK 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0 LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps) eSATA (Up To 3 Gbps...