Macpower & Tytech PD-SATA User manual

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PD-SATA USB/GbE
Network Attached Storage Drive
User Manual
January 13, 2009 - v1.0
Firmware: v1.42a
The diagrams and images contained in this document may not fully
represent the actual product and are for illustration purposes only.

Table of Contents
1Getting Started........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 About this Device .............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 System Requirements....................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Detailed View .................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Before Use ........................................................................................................................ 4
2Basic Operation....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Network Drive Setup ......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 How to Login ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Web Configuration............................................................................................................. 8
3Extra Features and Examples.............................................................................................. 20
3.1 File Access on a PC........................................................................................................ 20
3.2 File Access on a Mac...................................................................................................... 23
3.3 BitTorrent Download Manager ........................................................................................ 25
3.4 Printer Server..................................................................................................................26
3.5 Media Server................................................................................................................... 31
3.6 USB Device..................................................................................................................... 33
4Appendix................................................................................................................................ 34
4.1 Precautions .....................................................................................................................34
4.2 Trademarks..................................................................................................................... 34
4.3 Specifications..................................................................................................................35
4.4 Important Notices............................................................................................................ 35
4.5 Technical Terms.............................................................................................................. 36
4.6 FAQ................................................................................................................................. 36

PD-SATA USB/GbE Network Drive Getting Started
1 Getting Started
1.1 About this Device
The PD-SATA USB/GbE offers high speed USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet connection in a slim
aluminium enclosure for your 3.5" SATA HDD. Designed to easily share your data at home, this
network drive comes not only with the standard SMB and FTP server but also includes a BitTorrent
download manager, USB printer server and UPnP media server for the Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3.
1.1.1 USB Hard Drive
The PD-SATA USB/GbE comes with a high speed USB 2.0 port for convenient access to your data.
The common USB connection comes in handy when a network connection is not accessible.
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1.1.2 UPnP media server and BitTorrent™ download manager
Used in conjunction with its built-in BitTorrent™ client, media files can be downloaded from the
Internet and saved directly to the internal SATA hard drive. The shared media files on the network
drive will be immediately available on the Xbox 360 (WMV, XviD, MP3, JPG) and the PlayStation 3
(MPEG-1, MPEG-2, XviD, MP3, JPG) to access and playback on the TV. Best of all, once
everything has been set-up, you can turn off your computer and let the PD-SATA USB/GbE handle
all the downloads and sharing of your media files.
1.2 System Requirements
1.2.1 System Requirements
•Minimum Intel Processor III 500MHz or Apple G4 processor, 128MB RAM
•PC: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
•Mac: Mac OS 10.2 or above
•10, 100, 1000 or 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet card
•One free Ethernet port on network switch or router
1.2.2 Supported Devices
•Hard Drive: 3.5" SATA-I or SATA-II HDD (1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s), 20GB - 1.5TB
•USB devices: USB printers only
•UPnP clients: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
1.3 Package Contents
•PD-SATA USB/GbE enclosure (no HDD included)
•External power adapter: Input 100-240V, Output 12V/2A
•USB 2.0 and Ethernet cable
•Manual
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1.4 Detailed View
1.4.1 Front LED Indication
Single LED visible through the perforated front panel.
blue blinking
LED Power on Data access
1.4.2 Rear View
10/100/1000M Ethernet port
Reset button
USB device port
USB host port
Power receptacle
ON/OFF switch
1.4.3 Ethernet LED Indication
The green LED on the left side of the Ethernet connector indicates the LINK status and data
access, whereas the LED on the right indicates the connection speed.
off green orange
Speed 10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps
off green blinking
Link No connection Connection
established Data access
1.4.4 Reset Button
If you don’t know the administrator’s password or after a firmware upgrade, press and hold the
reset button, turn on the device and wait for about 30 seconds. Release the button and the device
will reset all settings back to its factory default setup. SMB & FTP user accounts will still exist after
a reset.
Default login: admin/admin
Default IP: 169.254.0.1 without DHCP server, otherwise Auto IP
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1.5 Before Use
1.5.1 Hard Drive Assembly
Your unit might come with an installed hard drive. Before opening such an enclosure, please read
the warranty and any other notes from your vendor carefully, as this might void your warranty. Be
careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation.
1. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom and then slide the case off the body. You do not need
to remove the screws for the aluminium stand (feet).
2. If the metal shielding is mounted, remove the 4 screws that are holding it in place and then
lift it off the body.
3. Connect the SATA cable and the power line to your hard drive. Install the hard drive and
fasten the 4 screws to hold the drive in place. Align the metal shielding with the body and
fasten the screws, before you slide it back into the casing. Fasten the last 4 screws on the
bottom and then re-connect your power adapter and interface cable.
Note
Always remove the power adapter from the main socket before you open the enclosure!

PD-SATA USB/GbE Network Drive Basic Operation
2 Basic Operation
2.1 Network Drive Setup
To connect the LAN disk to your network, an additional switch, router or hub may be required. The
USB cable has to be disconnected in order for the network drive to work.
Connect the power supply to your network drive and plug it into the wall socket. Connect the
Ethernet cable to your network drive and plug it into the network switch or router. Next, turn on the
power and wait for approximately one minute for the device to start. Once ready, login as admin.
If there is a DHCP server on your local network, the network drive will automatically obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, the network drive will automatically
enable its own DHCP server and default to the IP address 169.254.0.1.
Note
If you experience slow transfer speeds, go to the Advanced Properties of your LAN card or network
adapter and make sure the FlowControl is enabled and the Speed is set to Auto-Sense.
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2.2 How to Login
Before attempting to access the device, make sure the USB cable has been disconnected and the
drive is connected to the same local network as your computer.
Default Login
Username: admin
Password: admin
Note
We strongly recommend changing the password as soon as you are logged in, to prevent
unauthorized access.
2.2.1 Login on a PC
Open your web browser and type STORAGE or if connected directly to your computer, type
169.254.0.1 into the URL field and hit the Enter key to connect.
If you have more than one device connected, type STORAGE-xxxx, where the xxxx stands for the
last four digits of the Mac address as seen on the bottom of your device (e.g. STORAGE-BB0B).
2.2.2 Nettool Application on a PC
If typing STORAGE in the address field of your web browser does not work, use the Nettool
application to search for the network drive instead.
1. The Nettool application requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). If JRE is not already
installed on your computer, go to www.sun.com and download it.
2. Double click on the *.JAR file to start the application.
3. The device will be listed automatically and it will display its IP address, device name and
group name. If the information is not automatically displayed, make sure the network drive
and your computer are connected to the same local network and assure that the Nettool is
not blocked by the firewall (javaw.exe requires UDP out at port 14675).
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4. If you have more than one device connected and the current device is not the correct one,
press Search Next. Otherwise, press Connect to open the web browser and login to
configure your device.
5. Enter the user name and password to login. By default, the name and password is admin.
2.2.3 Nettool Application on a Mac
On the Mac, use the Nettool application to search for the network drive.
1. Double click on the *.JAR file to start the application.
2. The device will be listed automatically and it will display its IP address, device name and
group name. If it is not automatically displayed, make sure the network drive and your
computer are connected to the same local network and assure that the Nettool is not
blocked by the firewall (javaw.exe requires UDP out at port 14675).
3. If you have more than one device connected and the current device is not the correct one,
press Search Next. Otherwise, press Connect to open the web browser and login to
configure your device.
4. Enter the user name and password to login. By default, the name and password is admin.
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2.3 Web Configuration
To configure the settings of your network drive, you will need to use a web browser, enter the IP
address of your device and then use the web configuration for further setup. If you don’t know the
IP address, see How to Login and use the Nettool application. The default login is admin/admin.
2.3.1 Status
Host Name
This name is used to identify your device on the network. If you prefer a different name that is
easier to remember, click on Change and type in a new name. When selecting a new hostname,
make sure to use a unique name and not one that has already been used on the local network.
By default, the host name is set to STORAGE-xxxx, where the xxxx stands for the last four digits of
your MAC address (e.g. STORAGE-BB0B).
Group Name
This should be the same name as your workgroup. In general, the default WORKGROUP will work,
but if your workstation belongs to a different group, click on Change and modify it.
On a PC, right click on My Computer and choose Properties. Go to the Computer Name tab to
view your current workgroup.
For a Mac to join a Windows workgroup, open the directory access utility under Applications and
Utilities. Select SMB and click Configure to modify the settings (administrator access is required to
access this option).
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