Page 2 - NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure
Package Contents: NexStar ® LX Ultra USB CableeSATA CableRJ45 Ethernet CableSATA to eSATA BracketPower AdapterUser’s ManualScrewsUser's CD 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 TRADEMARKSMS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of App...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02 2. Specifications / Features ............................................................................... 03 3. System Requirements .....................................
Page 4 - Introduction
Introduction 2 NST-475LX-BK 1. Introduction: Introducing the sleek contemporary design of the Va n t e c N e x S t a r ® L X U l t r a — b l e n d i n g t h e f i n e s t functions of a Network A t t a c h e d S t o r a g e ( N A S ) solution into a powerful little package that fits any home or offi...
Page 5 - Specifications / Features
• Easy-To-Use Web Control Panel• Gigabit Ethernet Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps• FTP & SMB Server To Store And Share Your Files• Media Server To Stream Files Over Your Network: -PS3 & Xbox 360 For Music, Photos & Videos -Share Your MP3 Over iTunes• Built-In BitTorrent™ Client To Download Con...
Page 6 - System Requirements
3. System Requirements: System Requirements 4 Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 server/XP x86/XP 64 bit/Vista X86/Vista 64 bit1. 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 ...
Page 7 - Parts Layout
SATA/Power connector NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure ® 4. Parts Layout: Parts Layout 5
Page 8 - Installation
NexStar LX Ultra Gigabit NAS Hard Drive Enclosure ® 5. Installation: Installation 6 (1) Unscrew the screws on the underbody as shown. ( Figure 5.1- A ) ( Figure 5.1-A ) ( Figure 5.1-B ) (2) Slide out the hard drive tray and place the hard drive in. Be sure to fasten the hard drive in with screws. ( ...
Page 11 - Formatting the hard disk for the
9 Installation (4) After entering the web UI, please select a language of your choice. ( Figure 5.2-C ) (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 5.2-C ) ( Figure 5.3-A ) ( Figure 5.3-B ) (3) Click “O...
Page 12 - Status Page; Changing the host name and
10 Status Page (4) By clicking "Status", you will see information pertaining to your NAS and Hard Drive. ( Figure 5.3-C ) (1) Click on "Change" ( Figure 6.1-A ) (2) Enter desired Host and Group name. When finished, press "OK". (Figure 6.1-B) The Status Tab is where you can ch...
Page 13 - Changing the administrator ’s
11 Status Page (1) Click on "Change". ( Figure 6.2-A ) (2) Enter desired password. Retype the password once more and press "OK" when finished. ( Figure 6.2-B ) ( Figure 6.2-A ) ( Figure 6.2-B ) 6.2 Changing the administrator ’s password. (3) The Date/Time can be set and synced to the...
Page 14 - FTP Server; Creating a new FTP account; Spaces is not an acceptable character.
12 FTP Server 7.1 Creating a new FTP account 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 ) Default account settingsUser name: anonymousPassword: “empty” (1) Click "New" ( Figure 7.1-B ) (2...
Page 15 - Modifying the FTP user account
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 ) (2) You may now change the account's p a s s w o r d a n d a c c e s s a u t h o r i t y . When finished, click on the "Modify". ( Figure 7.2-B ) ( Fig...
Page 17 - Creating a user account; SMB Server
(2) You may change the user's password and access authority. When finished, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-B ) (1) Select the user account you wish to modify. Once selected, click "Modify". ( Figure 8.2-A ) 8.2 Modifying a user's account ( Figure 8.2-A ) ( Figure 8.2-B ) 8.1 Creating a...
Page 18 - Sharing folders in SMB Server; Enabling /Disabling SMB user; Deleting SMB user accounts
(2) B e g i n b y c h o o s i n g a f o l d e r f r o m t h e 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...
Page 19 - user account
17 SMB Server (1) Open up "My Network Places". ( Figure 8.6-A ) ( 2 ) D o u b l e c l i c k “ W o r k g r o u p ” . ( Figure 8.6-B ) 8.6.Logging into the NAS by using a user account ( Figure 8.6-A ) (3) Here you will find the NST-475LX storage. D o u b l e c l i c k t h e s t o r a g e t o l...
Page 20 - IP Configuration
18 IP Configuration H e r e y o u c a n change the NAS t o e i t h e r a u t o m a t i c a l l y 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 DHCP server. When set to Static, the IP addre...
Page 21 - Printer Setup
10. Printer Setup 19 Printer Setup (1) P l u g t h e p r i n t e r i n t o t h e U S B P r i n t e r P o r t . ( Figure 10- A ) (2) Ensure the printer is installed on the NAS's web page. ( Figure 10- B ) (3) Locate your computer's "Printers and Faxes" settings. ( Figure 10- C ) (4) Click ...
Page 25 - Media Server
11.1. iTunes 11. Media Server 23 Media Server The Media Server is 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. I...
Page 27 - How to use BT download; 2 . 2 M a i l N o t i f i c a t i o n :; When BitTorrent
25 How to use BT download (1) In this example, Microsoft Outlook will be used. (2) Select "Accounts" in "Tools". ( Figure 12.2- A ) (3) Under the "Mail" tab select the a c c o u n t a n d t h e n c h e c k i t s "Properties". ( Figure 12.2- B ) 1 2 . 2 M a i l N o t i...
Page 29 - Upgrading firmware
On the maintenance page, you are able to do Firmware Upgrades, preform a System Reboot and restore Factory Defaults. ( Figure 13.1-A ) (2) Check to make sure the file and pathway of the firmware file is correct. If everything is correct, click "Upload". ( Figure 13.1-C ) (3) When the upgrade...
Page 30 - Maintenance Page; Restoring Factory Defaults
( Figure 13.2-A ) ( Figure 13.3-A ) 28 Maintenance Page A reboot of the NAS is possible without the need of powering off. If you feel then e t w o r k o r N A S i s n o t s m o o t h o r a b i t s l u g g i s h , t r y a r e b o o t o f t h e N A S . ( Figure 13.2-A ) 13.2 System reboot A reset will...
Page 31 - F o r m a t t i n g t h e H a r d D i s k; Disk Utility
14.3. Scan Disk Click on "Start" to begin the scanning of the hard d i s k . O n c e c o m p l e t e , a report will be displayed; Number of Files, Number of D i r e c t o r i e s , U s e d Size and Number of Errors. You may e r a s e t h e i n f o r m a t i o n displayed by clicking "Cl...
Page 33 - Vantec Thermal Technologies
Warranty / Contact 31 16. Warranty: 17. Contact : Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com The N e x S t a r ® L X U l t r a c o m e s with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ). I f your un it s h o u l d b e...
