Vantec NexStar LX Ultra
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1. LANTEC NexStar Xurtra GIGABIT NAS HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE STORE n SHARE ys 0006 MUSIC DATA PHOTO MOVIE Copyright 2009 Vantec Thermal Technologies All Rights Reserved Package Contents NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure NexStar LX Ultra USB Cable eSATA Cable RJ45 Ethernet Cable SATA to eSATA Bracket Power Adapter User s Manual Screws T User s CD z z 5 TRADEMARKS MS DOS Microsoft Windows NT 2000 ME XP Vista 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 1 IR FOQUOUOR ae ae ne oo not 02 2 Specifications Features 03 3 System Requirements ooo ccceccsssssssssssssssessssnusssssnsescsssssssssseseeesen 04 4 Parts LAVOUR 05 5 Installation 5 1 Installation of the hard drive 06 5 2 How to find the NexStar LX UC sn 08 5 3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 09 6 Status Page 6 1 Changing the host name and group name menait 10 6 2 Changing the administrator s password 11 7 FTP Server 7 1 Creating a new FTP account s sesssessesesessesssesessssssesesessesesesessesesesresesesessesesesseseseses 12 7 2 Modify the FTP user aCCOUnt s ssesesesesessssesesesessssesssesesssessesesesessesssesesesessoseseseseoseeese 13 7 3 Enable Disable FTP2. are filled in Also make that My server My incoming mail server is a server requires authentication is selected R E EE When finished click Apply Figure 12 2 C Incoming Mail Server Account name Password Remember password L Log on using Secure Password Authentication Outgoing Mail Server Settings BitTorrent Mail Notification Enable SMTP Server mes4 ninet net Sender test ms34_ninet net Recipient test ms34_ninet net Mail Authentication L Lser Mame test Password e Figure 12 2 C How to use BT download 25 Outgoing Mail Server Logon Information Use same settings as my incoming mail server Log on using Remember password C Log on using Secure Password Authentication 5 Type the Account name and Password for the Outgoing Mail Server Make BitTorrent Mail Notification sure this information is also the same a in the BitTorrent Mail Notification UE function also When finished click o Apply Figure 12 1 E Recipient Mail Authentication User Mame Passward Figure 12 1 E 6 Enter the e mail address into the sender and receiver box When finished press Apply Figure 12 1 F 7 When downloads are complete an e mail notification will be sent to you to inform you that your download has been completed Figure 12 1 F STORE a SHARE How to use BT download 26 13 Maintenance Page NexStar tC On the
3. 1 The Access authority of Read Only means that the user can only read files from the NAS Figure 8 1 B only Read Write means that the user is able to read and write to the NAS freely 2 Spaces is not an acceptable character 8 2 Modifying a user s account 1 Select the user account you wish to modify Once selected click Modify Figure 8 2 A Figure 8 2 A 2 You may change the user s password and access authority When finished click Modify Figure 8 2 B Figure 8 2 B SMB Server 15 8 3 Enabling Disabling SMB user accounts 1 Select the user you want to enable or disable 2 Click En Disable Figure 8 3 A Figure 8 3 A 8 4 Deleting SMB user accounts 1 Select the user account you wish to delete 2 Click Delete Figurea 8 4 A STORE a SHARE 0066 Figure 8 4 A 8 5 Sharing folders in SMB Server 1 Select a user and click Modify Figure 8 5 A Figure 8 5 A 2 1 Begin by choosing a folder from the Folder List you wish to share with the user Press the Direction Arrow button so that the folder shows up under Sharing List Figure 8 5 B when finished click on Back to return to the previous page Figure 8 5 B Figure 8 5 B SMB Server 16 8 6 Logging into the NAS by using a user account be 1 Open up My Network Places Figure 8 6 A l My Network Places Figure 8 6 A
4. 2 For USB 2 0 speeds the system must support USB 2 0 specifications 3 For SATA speeds the system must support SATA specifications 4 CD ROM drive Mac OS X amp greater 1 USB port internal SATA port eSATA port or RJ45 Ethernet port 2 For USB 2 0 speeds the system must support USB 2 0 specifications 3 For SATA speeds the system must support SATA specifications 4 CD ROM drive System Requirements 4 4 Parts Layout NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure SATA Power connector Parts Layout 5 5 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 2 Slide out the hard drive tray and place the hard drive in Be sure to fasten the hard drive in with screws Figure 5 1 B Figure 5 1 C Figure 5 1 B Figure 5 1 C Installation 6 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 5 2 How to find the NexStar LX Ultra bs aragch hik LS Lee TE NexStar ULTRA FT i Le PET Pe BP a P 192 168 10 13 1 Find and execute SDisk jar from the CD and begin the search for the NAS device Name GIGANAS Figure 5 2 A Fig
5. Sharing portions of the NAS Figure 13 3 A l STORE SHARE 0000 AE i FE Figure 13 3 A Maintenance Page 28 14 14 1 14 2 14 3 Disk Utility Formatting the Hard Disk Please refer to 5 3 of this manual Setting up sleep mode Select the sleep time and click Set Figure 14 A Scan Disk Click on Start to begin the scanning of the hard disk Once complete a report will be displayed Number of Files Number of Directories Used Size and Number of Errors You may erase the information displayed by clicking Clear Figure 14 B ETGEN s HAEN Figure 14 A mE cece STORE gt SHARE jane 6006 Figure 14 B Disk Utility 29 15 Hardware Reset A hardware reset will do a complete Factory restore to default settings All settings on the NAS will be erased and will need to be reentered 1 Power off the NexStar LX Ultra al Figure 15 A J Power off Figure 15 A Reset button 2 Press and hold the reset button while you turn on the LX Ultra Figure 15 B Oc gsn vivse Oo 3 Continue to hold the reset button for 20 seconds Once 20 seconds has elapsed please let go of the reset button Now preform a power cycle of the LX Ultra by turning off and on the LX Ultra You have Figure 15 B completed the Factory Reset procedure A j a A oo0000 Power on Hardware Reset 30 16 W
6. established user 1 Select a user and click Modify Figure 7 5 A 2 Begin by choosing a folder from the Folder List you wish to share with the Figure 7 5 A user Press the Direction Arrow button so that the folder shows up under Sharing List 3 When finished click Back to return to the previous page Figure 7 5 B Figure 7 5 B 7 6 How to use the FTP server Internet Explorer 1 Open up Internet Explorer Figure 7 6 A Figure 7 6 A 2 Enter the NAS IP address 2 The Log On window will pop up Enter the User Name and Password ny a a ee ee DEEE SO LE Once everything is entered click JE A om ne mr m meka met ant are a ta Log On You should have access PS LT to your FTP now Figure 7 6 B eee alee eile fied ini Tike Figure 7 6 B FTP Server 14 8 SMB Server NexStar LETRA If someone wants to share the NAS disk from the network they must apply for a user account first Creating deleting modifying and enabling disabling accounts can all be done on SMB Server page Once the user account has been setup they may access the NAS disk by using their set user name and password 8 1 Creating a user account 1 Click on New to setup a new account Figure 8 1 A SMI Mow Acct Microsoft lnternet beploner Figure 8 1 A 2 Enter the desired Name and Password for the account and click Add Figure 8 1 B NOTE
7. FTP account nr 1 Click New Figure 7 1 B Figure 7 1 B 2 Enter the desired Name and Password FTP disk Max 12 Bytes Select whether you want the account eseese hiax 12 Bytes holder to have Read Only access or Readony Readiyrite Read Write access When finished click Add Figure 7 1 C Add Figure 7 1 C NOTE 1 The Access authority of Read Only means that the user can only read files from the NAS only Read Write means that the user is able to read and write to the NAS freely 2 Spaces is not an acceptable character FTP Server 12 7 2 Modifying the FTP user account 1 Select the account you wish to modify When selected click on the Modify Figure 7 2 A STORE n SHARE Figure 7 2 A 2 You may now change the account s password and access authority When finished click on the Modify Figure 7 2 B Figure 7 2 B 7 3 Enable Disable FTP user account oI 1 Select the user you wish to enable or disable 2 When user is selected click on the En Disable Figure 7 3 A Figure 7 3 A 7 4 Deleting FTP user accounts 1 Select the user account you wish to delete 2 When the user account you wish to delete is selected click Delete STORE s SHARE goog Figure 7 4 A Figure 7 4 A FTP Server 13 7 5 Sharing folders in the FTP server Here you can share the folder for
8. maintenance page you are able to do Firmware Upgrades preform a System Reboot and restore Factory Defaults Figure 13 1 A ETJEN EHLEE d 13 1 Upgrading firmware 1 Click Browse and locate the firmware file When the firmware file is selected click Open Figure 13 1 B og ee anara Figure 13 1 B ee pe ET a 2 Check to make sure the file and pathway CT of the firmware file is correct If everything is correct click Upload Figure 13 1 C Figure 13 1 C a i Microsoft Internet Explorer Ed 3 When the upgrade of the firmware is Upgrade Firmware successfully complete click on OK Preform a power cycle of the NAS by powering off and on the NAS Figure 13 1 D Figure 13 1 D Please restart system Maintenance Page 27 Pomana iiias 13 2 System reboot eet a T A reboot of the NAS is possible without a D E the need of powering off If you feel the network or NAS is not smooth or a bit tetes a bon clear a condquraie end 3 sluggish try a reboot of the NAS ci then Foon Figure 13 2 A es STORE SHARE 8006 ee Figure 13 2 A 13 3 Restoring Factory Defaults A reset will reset the NAS to Factory wie anis pest Pa teest Default Settings It will reset User Names a Passwords IP Addresses to DHCP she a a servers Workgroups and Time However an ere mnt ome wn Ez Es Ta it will not reset the FTP SMB and Folder ee
9. the download process you have features of stop pause restart and delete 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 ER TE ee Le mass a STORE a SHARE 0000 LES DES a Figure 12 1 C NOTE This product can upload many BitTorrent files at the same time however when downloading there is a max that can be downloaded at one time The LX Ultra will put the rest of the BitTorrent files that are not currently being downloaded into que LT When one of the current downloads finish the LX ri e Ultra will automatically start the next in que Figure 12 1 D How to use the BitTorrent function 24 12 2 Mail Notification When BitTorrent downloads are finished you may receive e mail notifications If you use this function you will need to have an e mail address which is on a SMTP server Bellow is a sample aF d ot nm om mem I 1 In this example Microsoft Outlook will be used Figure 12 2 A 2 Select Accounts in Tools oes ere Figure 12 2 A Type Bal iii 3 Under the Mail tab select the account and then check its Properties Figure 12 2 B Figure 12 2 B ms34 ninet net Properties 4 Under the Servers tab make sure the required SMTP information fields General Connection Security Advanced Server Information
10. a powerful tool that allows the NAS to host an array of files on the network Photos music and videos are shared over the network and support a variety of platforms which includes but not limited to computers iTunes PS3 Xbox360 Figure 11 A In Figure 11 A when in the Media Server tab you must Enable Disable which type of media you desire to be shared You will also need to set the folder to be shared from the Sharing List Once the folder has been selected click Set From this point on everything is all setup on your media and can be accessed on the network anytime I He FETE B ga F PETET EE SEL ERTITEE 1 Playing music has never been simpler with the help of iTunes Please make Figure 11 B sure that the Music Directory is Enabled and the folder containing the music files are selected Figure 11 A 2 Find the LX Ultra under the SHARED section of iTunes Select the LX Ultra and enjoy your music collection with the help of iTunes Figure 11 B Media Server 23 12 How to use the NexStar BitTorrent function IL THA 12 1 Uploading BitTorrent Files 1 Setup the download location and select Apply Figure 12 1 A Figure 12 1 A 2 Browse for the BitTorrent file and then click Open Figure 12 1 B 3 Once the torrent file has been selected and the path is correct Please then go ahead and click Upload to start the download of the torrent During
11. arranty The NexStar LX Ultra comes with a 1 year limited warranty 90 day parts If your unit should become defective within that time frame please go to http www vantecusa com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts Also check for any cosmetic flaws If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects please contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement 17 Contact Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd Fremont CA 94538 tel 510 668 0368 fax 510 668 0367 website www vantecusa com Copyright 2009 Vantec Thermal Technologies All Right Reserved All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies Warranty Contact 31
12. chere 9 Type the IP Address in the Printer PR ot are Ea al as FIRE PE Pace Name or IP Address box and when finished click Next Figure 10 1 Figure 10 1 TS mens h Mk F E g CANE NexStar ULTRA MELITA b LP ee Mon RCE PE 10 If you do not know the IP address IP 192 168 10 13 please see the Search Disk Application Figure 10 J Name Search Next Figure 10 J fad Standard ICP Printer Parl Mist sers l ail Id comes Heed Th en e andl n ow Tii ie B keie on oi urhea bape fip pare a VA alors sale T cae Pepsi 11 Select Custom and click Next er me php miea eiia ms os isa Figure 10 K Figure 10 K Printer Setup 21 12 Select Protocol LPR and in the LPR Settings under Queue Name type LP1 as shown in the picture Figure 10 L 13 When finished click Finish Figure 10 M Contigure Standard TOPP Pori Monho meeer Fal janri Poi Ha Prada Heme cor 1 Pc E Figi Ua aiad LFA Sotiri P TS TET T 132168 10 100 ps O LP sie Counting rabei CI SNMP Statue E rable Figure 10 L idi Sean ear d TCPAP Printer Part Wiad Figure 10 M Printer Setup 22 Completing the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard Yau hae meee a pect ee as dorer h e be i Ke Faso LL Cane 192 16810100 Pot ioe PTE wa 100 Adapter pa le coche fhe cmd cht Fresh 11 iTunes Media Server NexStar UL TEA The Media Server is
13. e eni Eon Printer Tasks ea VANTEC LEC 4 Click Add a printer Figure 10 D CE Figure 10 D Printer Setup 19 Weloonee bo thee Add Printer Wizard tm mem heia san rela perde du cs jee eoe ara 5 Di yana Pere a Faj cul Phap fee eet ree 1 5 Click Next Figure 10 E nd Samar oat i eee reine ee a neo ieee a Pia mil Fes prete es Mites Hri Loos nl ce Bete Peete F es mia eel Lis Ent each epee Cd eee Mis i a 6 Select the Local printer attached Res et es Da evens te RE pis Pr bo et to this computer but un check the option of Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer When finished click Next Jd Bie ee Figure 10 F Fa mm perde Ge nee prenne i les hn gi Cuacal Figure 10 F La Printen Wired elec k less Pont Lee Geese rah pres gh pes Teieti ee pont pee eed pos parim ee Dan cece o ral bebe pans Cu ce Fame jaim 7 Select Create a new port and choose Standard TCP IP When finished click Next Figure 10 G LES Masse ds CEE Printer Peat nf Mar Welcome to thet Ack Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard iei id Pipi p re Bonn Fatal Gris Geter tories be are Pa D She cvs in bared ori 3 Ets eb n erre bel ae epen 8 Click Next Figure 10 H Figure 10 H Printer Setup 20 Add Standard ICE AR Printer Port Wirare i a Fin om hiii i pres run bi dudit h het rim Bh Petes Hamm on OP scene a port rere bee Fan enr
14. essesssseessosssseseseseses 29 14 2 Setting up sleep MOSS ai 29 TA CA E E A OA oak S A eden E A EA 29 15 Hardware Reset 30 16 AE 31 A COMICS t me 31 Table of Contents 1 1 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 fits any home or office Crafted with versatility in mind to conform to different user s needs the NexStar LX Ultra is equipped with three interfaces Gigabit Ethernet eSATA USB 2 0 Whether you have a PC or Mac setting up the LX is a breeze with the easy to use web control panel Within a few clicks your NexStar LX Ultra will be storing and sharing your favorite music photos videos and data files over the network through a blazing fast Gigabit Ethernet connection It comes packed with SMB FTP as well as Media Server functions supporting NST 475LX BK a wide range of platforms including your computer via iTunes and your PS3 or Xbox 360 The NexStar LX Ultra also boasts a BitTorrent client eliminating the need for a computer to be on constantly for all those downloads The 80 millimeter fan ensures that this NAS can stay constantly on while keeping your hard drive cool for a reliable network storage sharing solution With a long list of features all bundled in a powerful little package the Vantec NexStar LX Ultra is an ideal addition
15. rt L pe ay Pam b Hocreioll Windies Hobeak Fla de View FPav tes Took Hap Gus Ama res E 2 Double click Workgroup Figure 8 6 B 3 Here you will find the NST 475LX storage Double click the storage to login Figure 8 6 C 4 Type the User Name and Password to login Once logged in you may start sharing files from the NAS Figure 8 6 D Figure 8 6 D SMB Server 17 9 IP Configuration NexStar Xuma Here you can change the NAS to either automatically obtained an IP address or manually set a static IP When set to Automatic the NAS will automatically obtain the an assigned IP address which is given by the FRERE DHCP server When set to Static the IP maaa TT address is a fixed IP address which will require 0006 you to enter everything manually Figure 9 A Figure 9 A IP Configuration 18 10 Printer Setup 1 Plug the printer into the USB Printer Port Figure 10 A ge nc f USB Printer Port 2 Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS s web page Figure 10 B Ge Control Panel Ls Hite Crate eh 3 Locate your computer s Printers and D en Bi Tashbar ard Start Menu Faxes settings Figure 10 C Lagj CMY Steere ator Eurn Cet Computer Figure 10 C Windows PF Professional 154 Ed El T Printers and Faxes Pie DE en Favontes Jock ip Hp seh rates fiii fide ase Le Bried ari F aes TUS sim
16. server and FTP server Information about the NAS are also displayed in the Status tab also such as the information of LL DA Hard disk IP address MAC address and oe ENET LTO current installed firmware version _ 6000 6 1 Changing the host name and group name 1 Click on Change Figure 6 1 A 2 Enter desired Host and Group name When finished press OK Figure 6 1 B STORE a SHARE 8006 Se BON FI GS Figure 6 1 B Status Page 10 6 2 Changing the administrator s password lis eo ea 1 Click on Change Figure 6 2 A brizk r hiri miin 2 Enter desired password Retype the password once more and press OK when finished Figure 6 2 B Figure 6 2 B 3 The Date Time can be set and synced to the PC Clicking 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 use this feature NOTE The administrator s name is unchangeable and cannot be modified Status Page 11 7 FTP Server The FTP Tab allows you to easily setup your FTP Server You may manage accounts and control the files folders that are being shared Figure 7 1 A LETHA Default account settings User name anonymous Password empty Figure 7 1 A Timlin bial Chlhis e npr F ng i a DEEE SET isvrss 7 1 Creating a new
17. to any home or office network Introduction 2 2 Specifications Features NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure Features e Easy To Use Web Control Panel e Gigabit Ethernet Supports 10 100 1000 Mbps e FTP amp SMB Server To Store And Share Your Files e Media Server To Stream Files Over Your Network PS3 amp Xbox 360 For Music Photos amp Videos Share Your MP3 Over iTunes e Built In BitTorrent Client To Download Contents Over Internet e Share Your Printer Over Home Or Office Network e Supports Triple Interface Ethernet eSATA USB 2 0 e Hi Performance 80mm Fan For Effective Cooling e 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 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 mn USB Printer Port R USB 2 0 Port Power Switch GRR TED rowe coneco E eSATA Port UT eerror Specifications Features 3 3 System Requirements Sag A Microsoft Windows 2000 2003 server XP x86 XP 64 bit Vista X86 Vista 64 bit 1 USB port internal SATA port eSATA port or RJ45 Ethernet port
18. ure 5 2 A 2 Click Connect to link to the NAS web page Connect to 192 168 10 13 GIGANAS 3 The administrator management will ask you to enter the user name and password name admin Password Default account settings User name anonymous Password admin Figure 5 2 B C Remember my password Cancel Figure 5 2 B NOTE 1 If there is more than one NAS device attached in the same local area network you will see the other IP addresses in the IP block 2 If you are unable to open SDisk jar please download and install JAVA from www java com Installation NexStar Auli Ta 4 After entering the web UI please select a language of your choice Figure 5 2 C Figure 5 2 C 5 3 Formatting the hard disk for the first time 1 Click on Disk Utility located on the left list 2 Next click Format to begin the format of the hard disk Figure 5 3 A Figure 5 3 A Lis TE 3 Click OK to confirm the format Figure 5 3 B Figure 5 3 B Installation 9 4 By clicking Status you will see information pertaining to your NAS and Hard Drive Figure 5 3 C Figure 5 3 C 6 Status Page NexStar The Status Tab is where you can change the host name group name and administrator s password You may also disable or enable features on the NAS such as DHCP server SMB
19. user account seeesesessssesssesessesssesesesessesesesesesessoseseseseosesosesees 13 7 4 Deleting FTP user ACCOUMES centres 13 7 5 Sharing folders in the FIP Server encierran 14 7 6 How to use the FTP SEefV f s sessssesesessesesesessssesesesessesesesessesesesseseseseesesesessesesesessesesrsesss 14 8 SMB Server 8 1 Creating a user aCCOuUnt sesessesesessssssesesessssesesesossesesesesesesessesesesseseseseeseseseesesesesseses 15 8 2 Modifying a user s aACCOUNt ssesesesessssesesesessseesesesesessesssesesesessesesesesessssesesesesessesssesess 15 8 3 Enabling Disabling SMB user aCcouUntS sssesesessesssseesesssssesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesese 16 8 4 Deleting SMB user aCCOuUntS sesesesesesesesssesssssesessessesesessssesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesese 16 8 5 Sharing folders in SMB SerVe f sesessssssesssesessesesesesesessesesesesssessesesesessosesesesessseeseseses 16 8 6 Logging into the NAS by USING a user account 17 9 IP Configuration Page 10 Printer Setup 11 Media Server RSS a E a D a do 23 12 How to use the BitTorrent function 12 1 Uploading Bitlorrent IFRS aan eir a 24 12 2 Mail OUR C AUN O seca de im 25 13 Maintenance Page 13 1 Upgrading TM Wal anssusscssiconneonmnunacniges iemmnamaeannianmnin 27 18 255 VS EM VSO ON idem a re 28 13 3 Restoring factory defaults es 28 14 Disk Utility 14 1 Formatting the hard diSk sssssesesesssesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesessssses
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