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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Administrator
This is the account used to manage the settings of your network drive. The admin user name can
not be changed but we strongly recommend changing the password as soon as you have logged in
for the first time, to prevent any unauthorized access.
To change the password, click on Change, enter your new password and click OK to apply the
changes. You will then be asked to login again with your new password.
Date/Time
Click on Change to setup the correct date and time. When SNTP is disabled, you can enter the
date and time manually, then click OK to save the settings. Instead, you can also click on the Sync
from PC button to synchronize the time with your computer.
If internet access is available, we recommend setting SNTP to AUTO instead. Select a time server
from the list, enable daylight savings if required and then click OK to apply the new settings. It will
automatically synchronize date & time with the time server.
Note
The date and time settings are only accurate as long as the power is turned on. If SNTP is disabled
and you turn off or remove the power supply, the date and time have to be reset! If SNTP is set to
Auto and a time server is selected, it will automatically synchronize the time at start up.
Firmware Version
Displays the current firmware and loader version. It is recommended to periodically check the
website of your vendor for possible updates.
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Network Information
Displays the current IP address, MAC address and DHCP server status of your network drive. The
DHCP server should be disabled in order not to interfere with your existing DHCP server. In most
cases, your router will be assigning the IP address or in the office, a dedicated DHCP server might
already be running. When the network drive is connected directly to your computer via patch cable
or if there is no other DHCP server on the local network, the DHCP server will be enabled
automatically (IP 169.254.0.1, Mask 255.255.255.0, Gateway N/A).
Service Information
By default, both Samba and FTP services are enabled, allowing you to transfer files via FTP or to
mount the network drive using SMB. If you only use one of these services, we recommend
disabling the other one for security reasons. You can always enable it again in the future.
Disk Information
Displays details about the installed hard drive and the storage capacity. If you do not see these
details, it is possible that the drive has not yet been installed or it has not been recognised because
it has not yet been formatted. Make sure the hard drive has been installed properly and then use
the disk utility to format it.
2.3.2 IP Config
By default, the IP Config is set to Automatic IP. This is the recommended setting and will allow the
network drive to obtain its IP address automatically. If you prefer setting it manually, select the
Static IP option, enter your own values and click Apply to confirm the new settings.
Setting it manually is useful when you need to have a static IP address in order to mount the
network drive or set up port forwarding as an example. To find out the correct settings for a static
IP setup, refer to your router settings or ask your system administrator.
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2.3.3 Maintenance
The tools found in the maintenance menu can be used to upgrade the firmware of your network
drive and to reset the device to its factory default settings. Read the description of each tool for
more details.
Firmware Upload
Here you can update the loader and firmware for your network drive. To do so:
1. Download the latest firmware and loader from your vendor’s website.
2. Store the files on your computer and unzip them if necessary.
3. Click on Browse and locate the firmware (*.BIN file).
4. Click on Upload.
5. Confirm the pop-up message to start the upgrade.
6. During the upgrade process, take no other actions and make sure the power is left on! This
might take a few minutes.
7. Once the upgrade process is completed you will be prompted to reboot the device.
8. Click on Reboot to restart the device.
9. After rebooting the device, wait approximately one minute and then proceed to the Status
page to confirm the upgrade was successful.
Note
Never turn off your device or remove the power during the firmware upgrade procedure as it may
cause irreparable damage!
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System Reboot
This can be used to restart the network drive after a firmware upgrade. Make sure all current
operations are completed before rebooting the device.
1. Click on Reboot.
2. Confirm the pop-up message to restart the device.
3. After 60 seconds the page will automatically refresh.
Factory Defaults
If you experience problems and after a firmware upgrade, it is recommended to reset all settings.
Resetting the device will set all settings, except the SMB and FTP accounts, back to its original
factory default settings.
1. Click on Reset.
2. Confirm the pop-up message to reset all settings.
3. Click on Reboot to restart the device.
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2.3.4 SMB Server
You can create a maximum of 16 accounts. Only use the English alphabet, with no special
characters or spaces, for folder and account names. The ports used by the SMB server are 137-
139.
The default account is created automatically. The user name is “guest” and no password has been
set. Like any other account, you can always modify, delete or disable it.
Note
Only the folders on the sharing list will be accessible on the network. Select an account, click on
Modify and then use the arrow buttons to add and remove the folders from that list. Deleting a
folder will also erase all the files that are stored inside that directory!
Adding a new Account
1. To create a new account and share files, click on New.
2. Enter a name for the new account and a password for the user of the account. Define the
access rights for the new user, Read Only or Read/Write, and click on Add.
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3. Select the account from the list and click on Modify.
4. Here you can modify the settings and also create and manage the shared folders. Click on
Create to add a new folder.
5. Enter a name for the new folder (max 12 bytes) and click on OK.
6. Select the new folder in the Folder List and then click on the arrow key to move it to the
Sharing List. Once moved, the folder is then available for the selected user.
7. You can remove the folders from the sharing list at any time and also rename them if
required. When deleting, remember that this will also remove all the files in that directory!
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2.3.5 FTP Server
When creating FTP accounts, only use the English alphabet, with no special characters or spaces.
The default account (anonymous) is created automatically but like any other account, you can
always modify, delete or disable it.
Note
For FTP file transfers we recommend using a dedicated FTP application. Deleting a folder will also
erase all the files that are stored inside that directory!
FTP Port
The standard port for the FTP service is 21. If required, you can change it and use any port
number from 1025-65500, however generally, we recommend using the default of 21. When you
change the port number for the FTP server, remember to adjust your firewall, otherwise, the FTP
access will likely be blocked.
FTP Codepage
By default, the encoding is set to English. If you want to store or transfer files with a different
encoding (different language), choose the corresponding language from the drop down menu list.
Click on Apply to confirm the selection and change the language setting. If you are unclear about
which encoding to select, click on Help for further details.
In order to transfer and store the files, it is important that you select the correct language!
•Central Europe (CP1250)
Croat, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian.
•Cyrillic (CP1251)
Bulgarian, Belorussian, Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian.
•Latin I (CP1252)
Albanian, Danish, Dutch, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Norwegian,
Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
•Baltic (CP1257)
Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian.
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Adding a new Account
1. To add a new account, click on New. You can create a maximum of 16 accounts.
2. Enter a name for the new account and a password for the new user. Define the access
rights for the new user, Read Only or Read/Write, and click on Add.
3. Select the account from the list and click on Modify.
4. For the FTP user to access the files, use the arrow buttons and move the folder you want to
share to the sharing list. The folders from the SMB accounts will be available here but you
can also add new and modify existing ones if required. Use the Create button to add more
folders and the delete button to erase a folder and all its content.
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2.3.6 BitTorrent
Here you can manage your torrents and add new downloads to the queue. Before you add the first
download, set the download path to your preferred folder, set the server port and set a limit for the
upload speed according to your network’s bandwidth. After changing each of the settings, press
the Apply button to save the new configuration.
To start downloading files, you will first have to download a torrent file from the internet and then
upload it to the network drive. Once the torrent file has been added, you can start downloading.
The downloaded files will be stored in the folder that is set for the Download Path.
The BitTorrent™ client on the PD-SATA USB/GbE can download 4 files at a time with a maximum
of 40 files in the queue. The download speed may not be as fast as a BitTorrent™ client on the
computer but once the Torrent has been added to the queue, it can download the files by itself.
Note
Make sure the port for the BitTorrent™ client is not blocked by your router or the firewall. If
necessary, set up port forwarding, so that the traffic for that port is forwarded to your network drive.
Mail Notification
To be notified when a torrent is stopped or removed, you can set up e-mail notification. Click on
Mail Setup, check Enable and fill out the configuration for your e-mail. To find out the correct
settings for the mail server, ask your system administrator or your e-mail provider.
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2.3.7 Printer
When a USB printer has been connected to the network drive, it will display its status here. If the
status indicator shows Offline, the printer has not been connected properly, is turned off or is not
supported.
2.3.8 Media Server
The UPnP media server can be used to share your photos, music and videos that are stored on
the network drive with an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 video game console that is connected to the
same local network.
1. Select the folder where your files are stored from the sharing list.
2. Click on Set to save the new setting and enable the file sharing with your video game
console.
3. Repeat the previous two steps for each media type (photo, music, video).
4. The file sharing can be disabled at any time by clicking on Disable for the corresponding
directory.
Note
Depending on the video game console, only certain media files can be accessed. For the Xbox 360,
you can play JPG, MP3, WMV and XviD files. For the PlayStation 3, you can play JPG, MP3,
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and XviD files. iTunes will only be able to play MP3 music files.
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