Vantec NST-375LX-BK Datasheet

Brand: Vantec

Model: NST-375LX-BK

Category: HDD/SSD enclosures

Type: Datasheet

Vantec NST-375LX-BK is a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device that allows you to easily store and share files on your network. With its USB and Ethernet ports, you can connect the device to your computer or directly to your network. The device supports transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0 and 100Mbps with Ethernet, making it fast and easy to transfer large files. The device also has a built-in fan to keep your hard drive cool, and a smart power feature that turns the device off when your computer is off.

HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

NAS

MUSIC DATA PHOTO MOVIE

S T O R E n S H A R E

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.

Installation

5.2. Status:

System Information

If desired, you may change any of the settings such as hostname, workgroup

Network Information

IP Address - The current IP address assigned to the NexStar LX

DHCP Server - Enable or disable the enclosure’s DHCP server. If you have

another DHCP server on your network, for example a router, leave this option

disabled.

Disk Information

Displays hard drive information.

Installation

5.2. IP Config:

Automatic IP

If your network has a DHCP server such as a router, you can select Automatic

IP and the NexStar LX will obtain its IP settings automatically.

Static IP

If your network does not have a DHCP server or you wish to specify IP settings

manually, enter the information here.

Installation

5.2. Maintenance:

Firmware Upload

To update the firmware on the NexStar LX, browse for the firmware file on your

computer and click Upload.

System Reboot

Click the Reboot button to have the device perform a software restart. The

SYSTEM LED will blink as the device restarts and then remain on if the restart

is successful. Please wait about a minute before refreshing your browser

before logging in again.

Factory Defaults

Click the Reset button to clear all configuration information and restore

default settings. Please click the Reboot button after resetting the unit.

Installation

5.2. SMB Server:

Folder List

The directories on your hard drive are displayed here. You can create, rename,

and delete folders. Folders only on this side are not visible on the network.

Sharing List

The shared directories of your hard drive are displayed here. These directories

are visible on the network. If you wish, passwords can be assigned to directo-

ries to establish privileged access. Password protected folders will be

indicated with a *.

To make a folder visible on the network, select it in the Folder List and click the

Right Arrow. The folder should now appear in the Sharing List. To un-share a

folder, select it in the Sharing List and click the Left Arrow. the folder should be

removed from the Shaing List.

Installation

5.2. FTP Server:

FTP Status

Enable or disable the FTP Server and specify the port for the FTP server to use.

Click Apply to save changes

NOTE: If you are behind a firewall or router, you may need to configure the

firewall to forward this port to the NexStar LX.

Allow anonymous

Anonymous users are those without FTP accounts and do not need

usernames or passwords to log in. Select Enable or Disable to allow anony-

mous users access to your FTP Server. If you choose to allow anonymous users,

the following restrictions can be applied:

Read Only: Anonymous users may view or download files but may not

change, upload, or delete files.

Read/Write: Anonymous users may view, change, or delete files.

Home Directory: The directory anonymous users have access to.

NOTE: If the anonymous user’s home directory is set to a shared folder with

password access, the access will be overwritten and the folder can be viewed

without further login.

Installation

5.2. FTP Server (continued):

Account List

Add - Create a new FTP account.

Modify - Change an existing FTP account. An account must first be selected

from the list

En/Disable - Enable or Disable an FTP account

Delete - Delete an FTP account.

When you add or modify an FTP account, you will be presented this screen:

Here you can specify the account’s password and Read/Write access. The Folder

List and Sharing List work the same way as the SMB Server in that only directo-

ries in the Sharing List will be visible to the account.

Installation

5.2. Disk Utility:

Format Disk

When you format the drive using the disk utility, it will create a single partition

using the FAT32 file system. If you create other partitions when connected

through USB or choose a different file system, keep in mind that the LAN disk

is only able to recognize the first partition and it has to be FAT32.

If you don’t use the disk utility to format the drive, make sure that you choose

the FAT32 file system, otherwise it won’t be recognized on the network.

Formatting the disk will erase all your data on the hard drive. Make sure to

backup you files BEFORE you click on Format!

Sleep Time

Specify the number of minutes of idle time before the NexStar LX goes into

standby mode.

Scan Disk

Scans the disk for errors. Depending on the size of the disk, this may take

several minutes.

Installation

5.2. File Access:

File Access on a PC

There are several ways to access the NexStar LX over the network:

Use Windows Explorer and type \\ followed by the host name of the NexStar

LX.

Example: \\storage

Use Windows Explorer and type \\ followed by the IP address of the NexStar LX

Example: \\192.168.1.10

Map as a network drive. Click on Tools, choose “Map Network Drive…” and

follow the wizard. Browse for the NexStar LX in the appropriate workgroup.

Your folder path will look something like \\storage\public.

If a directory is password protected, you will be prompted for a password before

access is given.

File Access on a Mac

Click on “Go” and choose “Network”. Browse for the NexStar LX “STORAGE-xxxx”,

which by default can be found in the WORKGROUP folder.

Alternatively, select “Go” and choose “Connect to Server”. Type smb://STORAGE

or the more detailed smb://STORAGE-xxxx, whereas the xxxx stands for the

last four digits of the LAN disk Mac address. When you connect to it, you will be

asked to choose a folder and after entering the login, you can then access the

NexStar LX.

Installation

Mac OS 9.0 or later:

1) No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 or later. If the hard drive does

not appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive.

Mac OS 8.6:

1) Unplug the NexStar LX if you currently have it connected.

2) USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If 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 your computer.”

Disconnecting the NexStar GX

6. Disconnecting the NexStar LX:

NexStar LX External 3.5” HDD NASEnclosure:

Windows 98SE/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 LX.

3) If connected by USB, double click the green “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon

in the system tray and select [Safely Remove Hardware]. Select the device

you wish to remove and click on [Stop]. The system should prompt, “It is now

safe to remove the USB device.” If not, wait for any programs still using the

device to finish and try again.

4) Turn off the NexStar LX.

5) Unplug the USB cable from the system.

Mac OS:

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.

Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar LX while the hard drive is in use. Doing

so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar

LX, or computer.

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Vantec NST-375LX-BK Datasheet

Brand: Vantec

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