Vantec NexStar LX User manual

HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

NAS

MUSIC DATA PHOTO MOVIE

S T O R E nSHARE

USER MANUAL

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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

• Ethernet Patch Cable

• Screws

• Driver CD (USB driver required for Windows 98/SE Only)

TRADEMARKS

MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer

*All other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... pg. 2

2. Specifications/Features

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ............................................................................... pg. 3

3. System Requirements .................................................................................................................... pg. 4

4. Interface Information

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................................................................................. pg. 5

5. Installation

NexStar LX External 3.5”HDD Enclosure

5.1. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... pg. 6

5.2. Driver Installation ............................................................................................................ pg. 8

6. Disconnecting the NexStar LX

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................................................................................ pg. 19

7. Creating A New Partition .............................................................................................................. pg. 20

8. Troubleshooting/FAQ

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD Enclosure .............................................................................. pg. 23

9. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. pg. 25

10. Contact ................................................................................................................................................. pg. 25

Introduction

1. Introduction:

Capacity meets flexibility with the NexStar LX from Vantec. Transforming any

standard IDE hard drive into a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, your files

become easy to store and even easier to share. Now you can access movies,

music, and photos from your entire network as well as from anywhere on the

internet. With its USB port, the NexStar LX can also be used as a typical enclosure

where a network is not available. No matter where you are, the NexStar LX will

keep your data within reach.

Specifications/Features

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 your hard drive

• Transfer Rates Up to 12Mbps With USB 1.1

• Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps With USB 2.0

• Transfer Rates Up to 100Mbps With Ethernet

• Easily add storage to any system with USB or ethernet local area network

• Hot-swappable: Plug and play without rebooting!

• Attractive blue LED indicates power/HDD/network activity

System Requirements

3. System Requirements:

For USB:

• Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or Apple G3 processor and greater

• Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 8.6 and greater

• USB-equipped system

• For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications

• CD Rom drive (if drivers are needed)

For Network:

• 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card/USB-to-Ethernet

converter equipped PC, or an ethernet Local Area Network.

Interface Information

4. Interface Information:

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD NAS Enclosure:

Micro Security Slot

USB port to PC/Mac

LAN port to network

Exhaust Fan Vent

Fan Settings

Power Connector

On/Off Switch

LAN Port

Connect to your network using an ethernet patch cable.

USB Port

Connect to a computer directly using a USB cable.

Fan Settings

There are 3 modes available for you to select the desired cooling.

Automatic (A) / Manual Low (M/L) / Manual High (M/H).

We recommend you leave your unit on the Auto setting.When this

mode is selected, the NexStar LX automatically adjusts the fan speed up

and down as necessary to keep the hard drive cool.

Smart power

The NexStar LX will turn itself off when the computer is off. Therefore, it

needs to be connected to a USB port in order to turn on.

Parts Layout

5. Installation:

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD NAS Enclosure:

5.1. Hardware Installation:

Preparing the hard drive:

1) Set the hard drive jumpers to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please refer

to the documentation included with your hard drive for information on

how to accomplish this.

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 the drive. Make sure drive is

jumpered to master or single.

2) Screw the hard drive into place.

3) Fold the cables so that they are flat against the drive. Position the thermal

probe in front of the hard drive. When finished, attach lid.

Installation

Connecting the NexStar LX to your computer via network:

1) If you have the USB cable connected, disconnect it.

2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar LX and plug the cable 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 the power switch.

5.2. Logging in to the NexStar LX:

1) Windows ME/XP/2000

Open your browser and type STORAGE or if connected directly to your

computer type 169.254.0.1. If you have more than one device connected at

the same time, type STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the last four

digits of your Mac address as seen on the bottom of your device (example

STORAGE-2343).

Mac OS

Open your Terminal and type “nmblookup STORAGE”, copy the corresponding

IP address and paste it into your browser or if the LAN disk is connected

directly to your computer, type 169.254.0.1 into your browser. If you have

more than one device connected at the same time, type “nmblookup

STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the last four digits of your Mac

address as seen on the bottom of your device (example STORAGE-2343).

2) A pop-up dialog box will appear prompting you for your username and

password.

Default Settings:

Username: admin

Password: admin

We strongly suggest you to change this, as soon as you are logged in, to

prevent unauthorized access.

If you forgot your personal login, press and hold the reset button, turn on the

device and wait for ten seconds before releasing it.This will reset the device

to its factory default setting.

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