UNIVERSAL TECH MyXerver MX3600 User manual
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MyXerver™MX3600
Network Storage
User’s Guide
UNIVERSAL TECH PTE. LTD.
http://www.universal-tech.biz
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................5
A. Overview...........................................................................................................................................................5
B. Features............................................................................................................................................................5
C. Box Contents ....................................................................................................................................................5
D. System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................5
E. Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................................6
F. Safe Handling Instructions................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 FAMILIARIZATION WITH YOUR NAS..............................................................................................................8
A. Front panel .......................................................................................................................................................8
B. Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................................................8
C. Audible Warnings .............................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 BASIC INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................10
A. Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................................10
B. USB Devices – How to Disconnect Safely .......................................................................................................10
C. Configuring your NAS .....................................................................................................................................11
Method 1 – Using the Setup CD (Windows only) ................................................................................................11
Method 2 – Using the Web Interface ..................................................................................................................14
Chapter 4 CLIENT PC SETUP.........................................................................................................................................17
A. Finding MyXerver™ MX3600 on your network ..............................................................................................17
For Windows Vista™/XP/2000 or NT 4.0 Users ...................................................................................................17
For Windows 95/98/ME Users ............................................................................................................................17
B. Using the NAS Storage....................................................................................................................................18
Method 1- Mapping a Network Drive through Windows OS ..............................................................................18
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Method 2-Mapping a Network Drive using the Flash Map Windows utility from the Setup CD.........................18
Method 3- Accessing the NAS storage via Web Interface ...................................................................................20
C. Changing Password.........................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 5 ADMINISTRATION SETUP ............................................................................................................................22
A. Web Administration Setup .............................................................................................................................22
B. Users Screen ...................................................................................................................................................22
C. Status Screen ..................................................................................................................................................25
D. Network Screen ..............................................................................................................................................26
E. System Screen ................................................................................................................................................28
F. Media Screen..................................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 6 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION SETUP.........................................................................................................34
A. Overview.........................................................................................................................................................34
B. Groups Screen ................................................................................................................................................34
Groups-Access Screen..........................................................................................................................................35
Groups-Members Screen.....................................................................................................................................36
C. Shares Screen .................................................................................................................................................37
Shares-Access Screen...........................................................................................................................................38
D. Backup Screen ................................................................................................................................................39
Backup-Backup Job Screen ..................................................................................................................................40
Backup-Status Screen ..........................................................................................................................................41
E. Disk Screen .....................................................................................................................................................42
F. Upgrade Screen ..............................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 7 DOWNLOAD MANAGER ..............................................................................................................................46
A. Overview.........................................................................................................................................................46
The Web-base Download Management Interface ..............................................................................................46
B. Download Manager Screen ............................................................................................................................47
Download Manager – Add New Task Screen.......................................................................................................48
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Chapter 8 ACCESSING MYXERVER™ OVER THE INTERNET...........................................................................................49
A. Overview.........................................................................................................................................................49
B. Making the NAS available via the Internet .....................................................................................................49
Note on changing HTTP (Web Browser) Port Number ........................................................................................50
C. Accessing your NAS using a domain name .....................................................................................................50
Chapter 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................................................................................................52
A. I cannot find MyXerver™ on the network using the NAS utility .....................................................................52
B. The NAS has been configured, but I can't find it in Window’s Network Neighborhood. ...............................52
C. When I click on an NAS folder icon in Network Neighborhood, I get prompted for a password. ..................53
D. How to setup iTunes Service ..........................................................................................................................53
E. How to setup MP3 Broadcast .........................................................................................................................54
F. How to do a Direct USB Copy .........................................................................................................................56
Limited Warranty Statement .......................................................................................................................................58
FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................................................59
SOFTWARE LICENSE .....................................................................................................................................................60
A. Overview.........................................................................................................................................................60
B. BSD License.....................................................................................................................................................61
C. GNU General Public License ...........................................................................................................................61
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
A. OVERVIEW
Thank you for selecting MyXerver™ Network Storage!
MyXerver™ Network Storage is the ideal multimedia storage center for your home or small-business
network.
MyXerver™ combines the functionality of a file server, together with a host of other value added features
such as the Bit Torrent download feature which allows you do continuous download of internet content
without turning on the PC, and an embedded media server, which enables streaming of audio or video to
a compatible UPnP player. It is also an iTunes server, allowing music files on the network storage to be
played on any PC or notebook in the network with iTunes software. Connect a USB printer, and you are
able to use the print server function to share the printer anywhere within your network.
MyXerver™ Network Storage comes with the Continuous Data Protection software for real-time
automated backup of your data from your PC or notebook.
B. FEATURES
The following features are available on MyXerver™ Network Storage:
Feature
Benefit
Web management interface
Access and manage MyXerver™ anywhere via a web browser
Gigabit Ethernet
Enjoy Gigabit Ethernet speed
Bit Torrent Download
Do continuous download of internet contents even if your PC is not turned on
File Server
Share files over the network, define user or group access rights, and disk space quota
FTP Server
Setup FTP server, and access it from anywhere
USB Printer Server
Connect a USB printer and share it in your local network
iTunes Server
Stream music from your iTunes library on MyXerver™ to any notebook or PC in your local
network
UPnP Server
Stream music or video to a compatible UPnP device in your local network
MP3 Broadcast
Broadcast MP3 music in your local network
USB Direct Copy
Directly copy contents from a USB storage device to MyXerver™ at the touch of a button
C. BOX CONTENTS
MyXerver™ Network Storage enclosure with 3.5” SATA hard drive
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter (Wall-mount type)
Rubber Feet (4x)
Quick Start Guide
Setup CD
D. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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PC or Mac with internet browser and network access
Switch, router or cable modem with one free Ethernet port to connect to MyXerver™
Supported Operating Systems:
PC Users: Windows 2000/XP/Vista™
Mac Users: Mac OSX 10.3 or later
E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware
CPU Speed
250 MHz
RAM
32 MB DDR
Flash Memory
8 MB
HDD
1*3.5” SATA
LAN Interface
10/100/1000 Base-T
USB Port
1*USB 2.0, to connect to USB disk or USB printer
LED Indicators
Power, HDD Activity
Power Supply
External Adapter Wall-mount type
Operating Environment
Temperature
Humidity
5 ~ 40°C
20 ~ 80%
Non-Operating Environment
Temperature
Humidity
-10 ~ 70°C
0 ~ 80%
Product Dimension (mm)
171 x 135 x 58
Retail Box Dimension (mm)
201 x 175 x 135
Software
Networking
TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, NTP, CIFS/SMB, NFS, AFP,
DHCP Client
File System
Internal HDD
External HDD
XFS
FAT32, NTFS (Read-only)
System Tools
System firmware upgrade
Email alert
HDD Standby mode
Backup and restore system settings
Network recycle bin
Event log
Data Backup
Management
Continuous Data Protection with NTI Shadow®
software
F. SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
MyXerver™ Network Storage is designed to operate normally in the temperature range of 5˚
C to 40˚ C, and relative humidity of 20-80%.
Do not block the airflow around the drive when the drive is turned on
Do not place the product in direct sunlight
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Incorrect handling such as dropping the drive can cause data loss and invalidates the
warranty.
Do not move or disconnect the drive while it is operating to avoid hardware damage and
potential data loss.
Do not stack anything on top of the drive; this can overheat and damage your drive.
Do not place the product near any liquid. Liquids can damage the internal electronics.
Do not attempt to open the drive’s enclosure. This action voids the warranty.
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CHAPTER 2 FAMILIARIZATION WITH YOUR NAS
A. FRONT PANEL
System Power LED
HDD Activity LED
NAS is powered off
Off
Off
Startup Mode (1-3 mins)
Blinking
On-Off-On
Normal operation, no HDD activity
On
On
Normal operation, with HDD activity
On
Blinking
During : Disk scanning, SMART disk checking, Firmware
upgrade or HDD format
Cross-blinking
Cross-blinking
B. REAR PANEL
System Reset
This button has 2 functions:
IP Address Reset. If the NAS’s IP address is lost, press and hold this button
for 2 seconds. The IP address will be reset to the default (DHCP client) and
the system will beep once to indicate that reset has occurred.
Password Reset. If the NAS administrator’s password is lost, press and
hold the button for 10 seconds. The password will be cleared, and the
System Power
HDD Activity
System Reset
USB Eject Button / USB Copy Button
USB 2.0 port (to add storage or to connect o to printer)
Auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port (Auto MDIX)
DC In
Power Button
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NAS will beep twice.
USB Port
You can connect 2 different devices here:
USB hard drive or flash drive. Supported file formats are FAT32 and NTFS
(read-only).
USB Printer
USB Eject
This button has 2 functions:
USB Eject. Press the button. You will hear the 1st beep sound. Wait a few
seconds for the 2nd beep sound which indicates that the USB device is
ready to be disconnected.
USB Direct Copy. If you connect a USB storage device to MyXerver™, and
press the button for 5 seconds, there will be 2 beep sounds indicating that
the contents of the USB storage device will be copied onto MyXerver™.
Ethernet Port
Use this port to connect the NAS to your router/switch/hub.
Power Button
This is a spring-loaded “soft-switch”.
If the power is off, press once to turn it on.
If the power is on, press once to start the Shutdown sequence.
During Shutdown, the Power LED will blink. When Shutdown is completed, all LEDs will turn off.
C. AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Audible warnings are given under the following conditions:
1 Beep
After connecting a USB device, a beep sound will indicate that the device is ready to use
1 Beep
Upon pressing the USB Eject button, you will hear the 1st beep sound. After a few seconds you will a 2nd
beep sound indicating that the USB device is allowed to be disconnected
1 Beep
Reset button is pressed
1 Beep
Power switch is pressed
1 Beep
System is ready to use after upgrade and NAS boots up again
2 Beeps
If you connect a USB storage device to MyXerver™, and press the USB Eject Button for 5 sec, there will be 2
beep sounds indicating that the contents of the USB storage device will be copied onto MyXerver™
3 Beeps
When hard disk usage exceeds 98%
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CHAPTER 3 BASIC INSTALLATION
A. INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port at the rear panel of MX3600. Connect the other end to your
hub or switch.
2. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet, and plug the power cord into MX3600’s power input at the rear
panel.
3. Locate the power button at the rear panel of MX3600. Press it once to power on the NAS.
4. MX3600 will start a bootup process, and the system power LED will blink continuously. Boot up time is
approximately 1-3 minutes.
5. When the system power LED stops blinking and remains on, boot up process is complete.
B. USB DEVICES – HOW TO DISCONNECT SAFELY
There are 2 ways of removing a USB device.
Method 1:
Press the USB eject button at the rear panel. Upon pressing the USB Eject button, you will hear the 1st beep sound.
After a few seconds you will a 2nd beep sound indicating that the USB device is allowed to be disconnected
Method 2:
You can also use the Windows utility installed from the Setup CD. After installing the utility from the CDROM, a
Flash Map icon will be displayed on the system tray.
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