inXtron External Storage Enclosure for 3.5" IDE Hard... User manual

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Pleiades - NDAS
External Storage Enclosure for
3.5” IDE Hard Drives
User Manual
v1.2

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION - 1 - CHAPTER 4 - NDAS SETUP - 8 -
ICON KEY -1-DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A PC - 8-
DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A MAC -8-
THE PLEIADES NDAS - 1-
PACKAGE CONTENTS -1-REGISTERING A NEW DEVICE ON A PC - 8-
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -2-REGISTERING A NEW DEVICE ON A MAC -9-
PC REQUIREMENTS -2-MOUNTING AND USING YOUR NDAS DISK -10 -
MAC REQUIREMENTS -2-MOUNTING THE NDAS DISK ON A PC - 10 -
DETAILED INFORMATION -2-MOUNTING THE NDAS DISK ON A MAC -10 -
SHARING THE NDAS DISK ON THE LAN - 11 -
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLING THE HDD - 3 - NDAS DEVICE MANAGEMENT ON A PC - 12 -
DEVICE STATUS MODES -13 -
PREPARING THE ENCLOSURE -3-NDAS UTILITY ON A MAC -13 -
HARD DRIVE ASSEMBLY -4-DRIVER UPGRADE -15 -
PC COMMAND LINE UTILITY -15 -
CHAPTER 3 - SYSTEM SET UP - 5 -
CHAPTER 5 - FORMATTING THE HDD- 16 -
INSTALLATION ON A PC USING USB 2.0 - 6-
UNPLUG PROCEDURE -6-PC RUNNING WIN98SE OR WINME - 16 -
PC RUNNING WIN2000 OR WINXP - 17 -
INSTALLATION ON A MAC USING USB 2.0 - 7-
UNPLUG PROCEDURE -7-MAC OS - 18 -
CHAPTER 6 - APPENDIX - 19 -
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS -19 -
ABOUT THIS MANUAL -19 -

Package content
may vary,
depending on
vendor & version.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Icon Key
Throughout this manual you will see icons on the left margin
that denote either Notes or Special Remarks as outlined below:
General Notes and Tips
Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS
Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS
The Pleiades NDAS
The 'Pleiades NDAS' delivers high performance using NDAS
technology for you to share your disk on the local network,
whilst keeping it as simple as a standard Plug and Play device.
Extending your storage space has not only just become easier
but faster too. Pleiades NDAS also features passive cooling
and high-speed USB 2.0 connection.
Product Dimensions: 23.0cm x 14.0 cm x 5.0 cm
9.05” x 5.50” x 1.95”
Package Contents
•Pleiades-NDAS Enclosure
•External Power Adapter;
Input 100-240V, Output 12V/1.5A, 5V/1.5A
•Power cord, USB cable, Ethernet cable, Manual
•NDAS Driver CD (required for all Operating Systems)
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Make sure not to
lose the ID number
and write it down for
later use.
System Requirements
PC Requirements
•Minimum Intel Processor II 350MHz, 64MB RAM
•USB 1.1 equipped PC; WinME, Win2000, WinXP
•USB 2.0 equipped PC; WinME, Win2000, WinXP
•100 Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-
Ethernet converter equipped PC;
Win98SE, WinME, Win2000, WinXP
Mac Requirements
•Minimum Apple G3 processor, PowerPC, 64MB RAM
•USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.2 or above
•USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2, 10.3 or above
•100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-
Ethernet converter equipped Mac; OS 10.3 or above
Detailed Information
Front LED status lights:
Blue = HDD Access & Power
Amber = Network Status (LINK)
Green = 100Mb/s Connection
1. 100Base-TX port (RJ-45)
2. USB 2.0 High Speed port
3. Power Receptacle
4. Power Switch ON/OFF
X
Y
Z
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Your unit may come
with a pre-installed
hard drive. Before
opening the
enclosure, please
read the warranty
and any other notes
from your vendor
carefully before
doing so, as this
could void your
warranty.
Chapter 2 - Installing the HDD
Preparing the Enclosure
Remove the 4 screws on the bottom, slide the case off the
body, remove the screws for the top cover and open up the
case.
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The HDD jumper
should be set to
Master.
Be careful not to
damage any cables
or components and
double check the
connection between
the cables, the
bridge board and
your hard drive
before closing the
case.
Hard Drive Assembly
Connect the ATA cable and the power line to your hard drive.
Install the hard drive and fasten the screws. Align the top cover
with the body and fasten the screws, before sliding it back into
the casing. Fasten the 4 screws on the bottom and connect
your power adapter and interface cable.
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The ‘Pleiades
NDAS’ can only be
accessed from the
internal LAN. It is
not possible to
connect remotely.
Do not connect
the USB and
Ethernet cables
simultaneously!
To assure the best
performance on the
network, only use
network switches
and routers.
Chapter 3 - System Set Up
In NDAS mode, the ‘Pleiades NDAS’ is directly attached to a
100MB/s full duplex Ethernet switch. Each user on the network
can use the NDAS disk as if it were a local drive.
In USB 2.0 High Speed mode, the ‘Pleiades NDAS’ is directly
attached to a single computer using the USB port.
A few tips on how to connect your Pleiades NDAS:
•Make sure all computers sharing the disk are using the
same driver revision.
•Do not cover the Enclosure and leave enough room around
it for ventilation.
•Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions.
•Always check for visible damage and defects of power and
interface cables before using it.
•We recommend using the cables supplied with your product.
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If the system
doesn’t recognize
the drive, turn on
the power before
connecting the USB
cable.
Installation on a PC using USB 2.0
To connect the device via USB 2.0 High Speed to a single
computer, see following instructions:
•Turn on your Computer and start Windows.
•Make sure the Ethernet cable is disconnected.
•Connect the Pleiades NDAS via USB 2.0 and turn it on.
•Let Windows search for and install the driver automatically.
•Open “My Computer” to see your external hard drive.
For factory new drives and more info about formatting, see
chapter 5.
Unplug Procedure
For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is
lost, always follow the correct unplug procedure. Otherwise, an
error message will appear.
•Click on the taskbar icon for external hardware.
•Choose your external hard drive and confirm to remove it.
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If the system
doesn’t recognize
the drive, turn on
the power before
connecting the USB
cable.
Installation on a Mac using USB 2.0
To connect the device via USB 2.0 High Speed to a single
computer, see following instructions:
•Turn on your computer and start Mac OS.
•Make sure the Ethernet cable is disconnected.
•Connect the Pleiades NDAS and turn it on.
•No driver installation required.
•The external drive will mount and show up on your desktop.
For factory new drives and more info about formatting, see
chapter 5.
Unplug Procedure
For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is
lost, always follow the correct unplug procedure. Otherwise, an
error message will appear.
•Drag the external hard drive icon into the trash bin.
•Turn off your device.
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Without the Write
Key, the NDAS disk
can only be
accessed with
‘Read Only’ permit.
The Device ID can
be found on a
sticker either on the
outside or the inside
of your enclosure.
The device ID and
Write Key do not
contain the letter O.
Please use the
number 0 for all 0’s.
After adding a new
device, the Found
New Hardware
Wizard may appear.
Let is search for
and install the
drivers
automatically.
Chapter 4 - NDAS Setup
Driver installation on a PC
•Insert the driver CD and select your Operating System.
•If installation does not start automatically, browse and
double-click on the ‘NDASSetup’ file.
•Follow the installation wizard and install the driver.
•Accept any warning of missing signature or logo testing.
•Restart your system when prompted to do so.
Driver installation on a Mac
•Insert the driver CD.
•Browse for the ‘NDAS Install’ package and execute it.
•Follow the installation wizard and install the driver.
•After finishing the installation, restart your computer.
Registering a new device on a PC
•Click on the NDAS Device Management icon on the taskbar.
•Select ‘Register a New Device’.
•Depending on your setup under Options/Advanced/Menu,
you can use the registration wizard or do it manually.
•Enter a name for your NDAS disk or use the default name.
•Add your NDAS device ID and if you also want to write to
the disk, enter the Write Key (last 5 digits).
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