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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. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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...15 8.3 Enabling/Disabling SMB user accounts 16 8.4 Deleting SMB user accounts 16 8.5 Sharing folders in the FTP server 14 7.6. How to find the NexStar LX Ultra 08 5.3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 09 6. Warranty ...31 17. FTP Server 7.1 Creating a new FTP account 12 7.2 Modify... the FTP user account 13 7.3. Sharing folders in SMB Server 16 8.6 Logging into the NAS by using a user account 17 9. Hardware Reset...30 16. Parts Layout...05 5. Enable /Disable FTP user account 13 7.4. Disk Utility 14.1 Formatting...
...15 8.3 Enabling/Disabling SMB user accounts 16 8.4 Deleting SMB user accounts 16 8.5 Sharing folders in the FTP server 14 7.6. How to find the NexStar LX Ultra 08 5.3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 09 6. Warranty ...31 17. FTP Server 7.1 Creating a new FTP account 12 7.2 Modify... the FTP user account 13 7.3. Sharing folders in SMB Server 16 8.6 Logging into the NAS by using a user account 17 9. Hardware Reset...30 16. Parts Layout...05 5. Enable /Disable FTP user account 13 7.4. Disk Utility 14.1 Formatting...
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...in a powerful little package, the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra is an ideal addition to -use web control panel. Introduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra-blending the finest functions of features all those downloads. NST-475LX-BK Introduction 2 Crafted with SMB, ... home or office. With a long list of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution into a powerful little package that this NAS can stay constantly on while keeping your NexStar LX Ultra will be on constantly for a reliable network storage sharing solution. Within a...
...in a powerful little package, the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra is an ideal addition to -use web control panel. Introduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the Vantec NexStar® LX Ultra-blending the finest functions of features all those downloads. NST-475LX-BK Introduction 2 Crafted with SMB, ... home or office. With a long list of a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution into a powerful little package that this NAS can stay constantly on while keeping your NexStar LX Ultra will be on constantly for a reliable network storage sharing solution. Within a...
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2. Specifications/Features: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure Features: • Easy-To-Use Web Control Panel • Gigabit Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps • FTP & SMB Server To Store ...; Supports Triple Interface (Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0) • Hi-Performance 80mm Fan For Effective Cooling • Supports 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive Up To 2 TB* 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...
2. Specifications/Features: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure Features: • Easy-To-Use Web Control Panel • Gigabit Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps • FTP & SMB Server To Store ...; Supports Triple Interface (Ethernet/eSATA/USB 2.0) • Hi-Performance 80mm Fan For Effective Cooling • Supports 3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive Up To 2 TB* 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...
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Be sure to fasten the hard drive in . Installation: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 5.1. 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 5.
Be sure to fasten the hard drive in . Installation: NexStar®LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure 5.1. 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 5.
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... IP addresses in the same local area network, you to find the NexStar® LX Ultra : (1) Find and execute "SDisk jar" from (www.java.com). Default account settings User name:anonymous Password: admin ( Figure 5.2-B ) NOTE : ( Figure 5.2-B ) 1. If there is more than one NAS device attached in the IP block. 2. 5.2 How to enter the user...
... IP addresses in the same local area network, you to find the NexStar® LX Ultra : (1) Find and execute "SDisk jar" from (www.java.com). Default account settings User name:anonymous Password: admin ( Figure 5.2-B ) NOTE : ( Figure 5.2-B ) 1. If there is more than one NAS device attached in the IP block. 2. 5.2 How to enter the user...
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... ) ( Figure 6.1-B ) Status Page 10 You may also disable or enable features on "Change" ( Figure 6.1-A ) (2) Enter desired Host and Group name. Information about the NAS are also displayed in the "Status" tab also such as the information of Hard disk, IP address, MAC address and current installed firmware version. 6.1 Changing... the host name and group name. ( Figure 6.1-A ) (1) Click on the NAS such as DHCP server, SMB server and FTP server. Status Page The Status Tab is where you will see information pertaining to your...
... ) ( Figure 6.1-B ) Status Page 10 You may also disable or enable features on "Change" ( Figure 6.1-A ) (2) Enter desired Host and Group name. Information about the NAS are also displayed in the "Status" tab also such as the information of Hard disk, IP address, MAC address and current installed firmware version. 6.1 Changing... the host name and group name. ( Figure 6.1-A ) (1) Click on the NAS such as DHCP server, SMB server and FTP server. Status Page The Status Tab is where you will see information pertaining to your...
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Status Page 11 NOTE : The administrator's name is unchangeable and cannot be set and synced to use this feature. Retype the password once more and press "OK" when finished. ( Figure 6.2-B ) ( Figure 6.2-B ) (3) The Date/Time can be modified. 6.2 Changing the administrator's password. (1) Click on Sync from PC enables the NAS to automatically synchronize itself to your computer's time.If your region or country routinely changes time such as daylight savings time, you might also want to the PC. Clicking on "Change". ( Figure 6.2-A ) ( Figure 6.2-A ) (2) Enter desired password.
Status Page 11 NOTE : The administrator's name is unchangeable and cannot be set and synced to use this feature. Retype the password once more and press "OK" when finished. ( Figure 6.2-B ) ( Figure 6.2-B ) (3) The Date/Time can be modified. 6.2 Changing the administrator's password. (1) Click on Sync from PC enables the NAS to automatically synchronize itself to your computer's time.If your region or country routinely changes time such as daylight savings time, you might also want to the PC. Clicking on "Change". ( Figure 6.2-A ) ( Figure 6.2-A ) (2) Enter desired password.
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... 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". 7. Spaces is able to read files from the NAS only. FTP Server 12 When finished, click "Add". ( Figure 7.1-C ) ( Figure 7.1-C ) NOTE : 1. "Read/Write" means that the user is not an acceptable character. Select whether you...
... 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". 7. Spaces is able to read files from the NAS only. FTP Server 12 When finished, click "Add". ( Figure 7.1-C ) ( Figure 7.1-C ) NOTE : 1. "Read/Write" means that the user is not an acceptable character. Select whether you...
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..." button so that the folder shows up . You should have access to use the FTP server? ( Figure 7.5-B ) (1) Open up "Internet Explorer". ( Figure 7.6-A ) ( Figure 7.6-A ) (2) 1 Enter the NAS IP address. 2 The "Log On" window will pop up under Sharing List. ( Figure 7.5-A ) (3) When finished, click "Back" to return to share with the user. How...
..." button so that the folder shows up . You should have access to use the FTP server? ( Figure 7.5-B ) (1) Open up "Internet Explorer". ( Figure 7.6-A ) ( Figure 7.6-A ) (2) 1 Enter the NAS IP address. 2 The "Log On" window will pop up under Sharing List. ( Figure 7.5-A ) (3) When finished, click "Back" to return to share with the user. How...
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...Figure 8.2-A ) ( Figure 8.2-B ) SMB Server 15 Creating, deleting, modifying and enabling/ disabling accounts can only read and write to share the NAS disk from the NAS only. "Read/Write" means that the user can all be done on "New" to modify. The Access authority of "Read Only" means ... the account and click "Add". ( Figure 8.1-B ) NOTE : 1. SMB Server If someone wants to the NAS freely. 2. 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 Server page...
...Figure 8.2-A ) ( Figure 8.2-B ) SMB Server 15 Creating, deleting, modifying and enabling/ disabling accounts can only read and write to share the NAS disk from the NAS only. "Read/Write" means that the user can all be done on "New" to modify. The Access authority of "Read Only" means ... the account and click "Add". ( Figure 8.1-B ) NOTE : 1. SMB Server If someone wants to the NAS freely. 2. 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 Server page...
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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 Double click the storage to login. (Figure 8.6-C) ( Figure 8.6-C ) (4) Type the User Name and Password to login. Once logged in, you will find the NST-475LX storage.
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 Double click the storage to login. (Figure 8.6-C) ( Figure 8.6-C ) (4) Type the User Name and Password to login. Once logged in, you will find the NST-475LX storage.
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When set to Static, the IP address is a fixed IP address which will automatically obtain the an assigned IP address which is given by the DHCP server. When set a static IP. IP Configuration Here you to either automatically obtained an IP address or manually set to Automatic, the NAS will require you can change the NAS to enter everything manually.(Figure 9-A) ( Figure 9-A ) IP Configuration 18 9.
When set to Static, the IP address is a fixed IP address which will automatically obtain the an assigned IP address which is given by the DHCP server. When set a static IP. IP Configuration Here you to either automatically obtained an IP address or manually set to Automatic, the NAS will require you can change the NAS to enter everything manually.(Figure 9-A) ( Figure 9-A ) IP Configuration 18 9.
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A ) (2) Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS's web page.( Figure 10- B ) ( 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- D ) Printer Setup 19 B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 10- A ) USB CABLE USB Printer Port ( Figure 10- 10. C ) ( Figure 10-
A ) (2) Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS's web page.( Figure 10- B ) ( 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- D ) Printer Setup 19 B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 10- A ) USB CABLE USB Printer Port ( Figure 10- 10. C ) ( Figure 10-
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...the help of platforms which type of iTunes. Photos, music and videos are selected. ( Figure 11-A ) ( Figure 11-A ) ( Figure 11-B ) (2) Find the LX Ultra under the SHARED section of media you must Enable/Disable which includes but not limited to be shared. In (Figure 11-A), when in the Media... 23 Once the folder has been selected, click "Set". Please make sure that allows the NAS to be accessed on the network anytime. 11.1. From this point on the network. Select the LX Ultra and enjoy your media and can be shared from the Sharing List. Media Server The Media Server...
...the help of platforms which type of iTunes. Photos, music and videos are selected. ( Figure 11-A ) ( Figure 11-A ) ( Figure 11-B ) (2) Find the LX Ultra under the SHARED section of media you must Enable/Disable which includes but not limited to be shared. In (Figure 11-A), when in the Media... 23 Once the folder has been selected, click "Set". Please make sure that allows the NAS to be accessed on the network anytime. 11.1. From this point on the network. Select the LX Ultra and enjoy your media and can be shared from the Sharing List. Media Server The Media Server...
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..., you are able to make sure the file and pathway of the firmware file is correct. When the firmware file is complete, click on the NAS. ( Figure 13.1-D ) ( Figure 13.1-D ) Maintenance Page 27 If everything is correct, click "Upload". ( Figure 13.1-C ) ( Figure 13.1-C ) (3) When the... upgrade of the NAS by powering off and on "OK". Preform a power cycle of the firmware is selected click "Open". (Figure 13.1-B) ( Figure 13.1-B ) (2) Check to do Firmware...
..., you are able to make sure the file and pathway of the firmware file is correct. When the firmware file is complete, click on the NAS. ( Figure 13.1-D ) ( Figure 13.1-D ) Maintenance Page 27 If everything is correct, click "Upload". ( Figure 13.1-C ) ( Figure 13.1-C ) (3) When the... upgrade of the NAS by powering off and on "OK". Preform a power cycle of the firmware is selected click "Open". (Figure 13.1-B) ( Figure 13.1-B ) (2) Check to do Firmware...
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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 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. If you feel the network or NAS is possible without the need of powering off. However it will reset User Names, Passwords, IP Addresses to Factory Default Settings.
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 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. If you feel the network or NAS is possible without the need of powering off. However it will reset User Names, Passwords, IP Addresses to Factory Default Settings.
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... for 20 seconds. All settings on the NAS will be erased and will do a complete Factory restore to default settings. 15. Reset button ( Figure 15-B ) Power on the LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-B ) (3) Continue to be reentered. (1) Power off the NexStar® LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-A ) Power off and on the LX Ultra. Now preform a power cycle of the...
... for 20 seconds. All settings on the NAS will be erased and will do a complete Factory restore to default settings. 15. Reset button ( Figure 15-B ) Power on the LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-B ) (3) Continue to be reentered. (1) Power off the NexStar® LX Ultra. ( Figure 15-A ) Power off and on the LX Ultra. Now preform a power cycle of the...
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... 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...
... 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...