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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
Introduction 3
Warranty 3
License 3
Main Features of NetDisk 4
Different NetDisk Mode Application 4
NDAS Mode 4
Ethernet Mode 4
USB2.0 Portable Mode 4
NetDisk Models Covered By This Guide 4
Package Contents 5
Chapter 2 Requirements
Hardware Requirement
NDAS Mode Usage 5
Ethernet Mode Usage 5
USB2.0 Mode Usage 5
Software Requirement 5
Chapter 3 Installation
For The First Time Users 7
NDAS Mode Easy Installation 7
Ethernet Mode Easy Installation 8
USB2.0 mode Easy Installation 8
For Advanced Users 8
Chapter 4NetDisk Administrator
Add (Register) ANew NetDisk 9
Installation of New NetDisk 12
NDAS Status And Mode Indicator 13
NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu 15
NetDisk Functionality 17
Change from Read Only Mode to Read/Write Mode 19
Change from Read/Write Mode to Read Only Mode 23
Chapter 5Advanced Functions
Aggregation
Requirements For Aggregation 24
Bind 24
Unbind 32
Mirroring
Requirements For Mirroring 36
Mirroring 36
Undo Mirroring 36
Chapter 6Uninstallation
NetDisk Uninstall 37
Chapter 7Formatting NetDisk
Partition NetDisk 39
Initialize NetDisk 44
Chapter 8Contact Information 45

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Chapter 1
Preface
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NetDisk Network Direct Attached Storage
Solution.
This NetDisk User Manual is intended to help you install the product quickly and easily.
The NetDisk Installation Guide is intended for individual users who need to install and support
one or more NetDisk on their PC’s or Ethernet network. The NetDisk user manual assumes
a user has the basic understanding of PC’s and networks.
NetDisk Installation User Manual
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Copyright © 2003, All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner or translation without
prior written permission of XiMeta, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Warranty
XiMeta, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to the content
hereof without the obligation of XiMeta, Inc. to notify any person of such revision or changes.
XiMeta, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or
implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
License
The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. The
software may be used only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Main Features of NetDisk
•Advanced Network Storage, NDAS (Network Directly Attached Storage)
•External and Portable Storage Device
•Multi-interface (Ethernet, USB2.0)
•Aggregation function
•Backup and Mirroring function
DifferentNetDisk Mode Application
1. NDAS Mode
With NDAS mode, NetDisk is directly attached to 100BaseT full duplex switching hub,
and each user in the network can use NetDisk as a local disk drive. In addition, each
and every user can easily enjoy all of the advanced NDAS features such as mirroring,
aggregation, and flexible expansion.
2. Ethernet Mode
With Ethernet mode, NetDisk can be directly attached to PC’s Ethernet port by using
cross-over cables without using switching Hub. Without networking,individual users
can use high performance external storage via Ethernet.
3. USB2.0 Portable Mode
With USB2.0 mode, NetDisk can be used as a simple and easyhigh speed external
storage. USB 2.0 mode is the most convenient way for data carrying and external
storage.
NetDisk Models Covered By This Guide
This NetDisk Installation Guide includes information on the following models:
•NDU10-80
•NDU10-120
•NDU10-160

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Package Contents
The following items are included in the NetDisk package:
NetDisk Quick Install Guide Software Installation
CD-ROM
Ethernet Cable USB Cable Power Adapter and Power Cord

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Chapter 2
Requirements
Hardware Requirement
NDAS Mode Usage
-Fast Ethernet Hub (100BASE-T / 802.3u) or
Wi-Fi WLAN (802.11a or 802.11g)for wireless configuration.
Ethernet Mode Usage
-PC with Ethernet port
-Cross-over LAN cable (not included)
USB2.0 Mode Usage
-PC with USB port
Software Requirement
-The NetDisk Administration software V.1x only supports Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
-Windows 2000 or XP users may need to install USB2.0 driver which is included
in the installation CD.

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Chapter 3
Installation
Installation of NetDisk hardware and software are simple and easy. Insert included “NetDisk
installation CD”to your CD-Rom driver, and select the NetDisk mode you want to use. The
intelligent installation guide will lead you to complete the installation for both hardware and
software. Simply follow step by step instructionsand complete the installation.
For The First Time Users
The NetDisk is unique and it is the world’s first NDAS system. NetDisk is the world’s first
Ethernet and USB combination external HDD. It is strongly recommended for the first time
NetDisk users to select easy installation from the main menu.
NDAS Mode Easy Installation
-This installation guides users to complete installation of both hardware
and software as a NDAS mode. It takes users through step by step easy
to understand explanations.
-The first time NetDisk userswho want to use NetDisk in NDAS mode,
are strongly recommended to choose this menu.

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-Select “NDAS mode easy installation” and click “next”button. The
installation guide will lead you through the installation.
Ethernet Mode Easy Installation
-This installation guides users to complete installation of both hardware
and software of NetDisk as a Ethernet mode. It takes users through step
by step easy to understand explanations.
-First time NetDisk users who want to use NetDisk in Ethernet mode, are
strongly recommended to choose this menu.
-Select “Ethernet mode easy installation” and click “next”button. The
installation guide will lead you through the installation.
USB2.0 Mode Easy Installation
-This installation guides users to complete installation of NetDisk as a
USB mode. It takes users through step by step easy to understand
explanations.
-First time NetDisk users who want to use NetDisk in USB mode, are
strongly recommended to choose this menu.
-Select “USB mode easy installation” and click “next”button, the
installation guide will lead you through the installation.
For Advanced Users
Once you get comfortable installing or using NetDisk, you do not need to follow the User
Guide.Simply click “Advanced user installation”to skip step by step installation instructions.

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Chapter 4
NetDisk™ Administrator
Once you completeyour software installation, you will find a NetDisk launcher icon on your
desktop screen and a NetDisk Administrator Tool icon on the bottom right corner of the
system tray. Using the NetDisk Administrator Tool, each NetDisk needs to be registered
before it can be used. Instructions on how to register NetDisk can be found below.
-NetDisk launcher will activate and upload the NetDisk Administrator on the
system tray.
-NetDisk Administrator Tool adds, deletes, activates, de-activates and refreshes
the status of the NetDisk along with serving other administrative functions of the
NetDisk.
Add (Register) A New NetDisk
1. Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool Icon located on the bottom right corner of the
system tray. A menu box, just like the one below, will appear:
2. Click New NetDisk.
3. Register a NetDisk
•NetDisk Name is optional.
•NetDisk ID must be correctly entered or else Add button will not be enabled.
oNetDisk does not contain letter O. Please use 0 (number zero) for all 0s.
•Write Key is needed to gain write access of NetDisk.
Click Add if you want to add the new NetDisk. Otherwise, click Cancel.

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NOTE: NetDisk ID andWrite Key can be found underneath each NetDisk.
4. NetDisk Administrator
•Confirms the NetDisk you just registered.
NOTE: If another user is in Read/Write Mode for the NetDisk you just registered, you
will be registered in as Read Only Mode even if you entered the Write Key. You can
later switch to Read/Write Mode by following the Change from Read Only Mode to
Read/Write Mode on page 19.
i. If the Write Key was entered in the previous step, the NetDisk is registered as
Read/Write Mode.
ii. If the Write Key was not entered in the previous step, the NetDisk is registered as
Read Only Mode.
5. Action window.

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•This window appears every time a NetDisk is registered/added/enabled. If it does not
appear, do not be alarmed. Please select one of the choices from the below.
oIf you do not want the window to appear every time a NetDisk is
registered/added/enabled, select Take no action and the box Always do the
same action. Then click OK.
oIf you want to simply close the window click Cancel.
oIf you want Windows to perform an action, select an action from the list and
click OK.
6. Found New Hardware Wizard
•This window may take couple of minutes to appear.
•If you are registering a new NetDisk, Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
See Installation of New NetDisk on page 12 and follow the instructions.
•If you are re-registering a NetDisk that has been removed before, Found Hardware
Wizard may not appear. Just continue to the next step.
7. Registration is completed.
•Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool to see the registered NetDisk.

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i. NetDisk in Read/Write Mode, indicated by Blue circle.
ii. NetDisk in Read Only Mode, indicated by Green circle.
Installation of New NetDisk
Every time a new NetDisk is added, it must be registered into your computer. Found New
Hardware Wizard will automatically register the new NetDisk with a click of a button. Please
refer to instructions below.
1. Found New Hardware Wizard
•Select Install the software automatically and click next.
•If you click Cancel, NetDisk’s Device Drivers will not get installed and one cannot use
the NetDisk.
•To re-install the NetDisk, please follow the steps below.

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Re-Install NetDisk
1. Right click My Computer
2. Select Manage
3. Double click Device Manager under System Tools
4. Double click SCSI and RAID controllers
5. Right click XiMeta_LanscsiBus_XX (XX can be any two numbers)
6. Select Update Driver
7. Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard will appear.
8. Click Next and follow the rest of the steps to install the NetDisk.
2. Searching for the new NetDisk.
3. Hardware Installation:
•This is just a warning window advising NetDisk to perform Windows Logo Testing.
•Click Continue Anyway.
•If you click STOP Installation, NetDisk’s Device Drivers will not get installed and one
cannot use the NetDisk.
•If you want to re-install the NetDisk, please follow the Re-Install NetDisk in step one
of this section.

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4. Installation is completed.
•Click Finish.
5. New NetDisk has been registered to your computer.
NDAS Status and Mode Indicator
•NetDisk provides users with seven basic Modes.
•When a user first registers his/her NetDisk, it is either registered in as a Read Only
Mode or Read/Write Mode. Once the NetDisk is successfully registered with either of
the two Modes, user can change the Mode of the NetDisk or perform advanced
functions, such as aggregation or mirroring. Fore more information on Aggregation
and Mirroring, please refer to sections on Aggregation or Mirroring on pages 24 and
36.
•Read Only Mode and Read/Write Mode will be the two most commonly used Modes.
Instructions on how to change back and forth from these two Modes can be found on
19 (Change from Read Only Mode to Read/Write Mode) and 23 (Change from
Read/Write Mode to Read Only Mode).
•Below is a chart describing each of the NetDisk’s Mode and the icons that
correspond with each Mode.
NetDisk Color Icon
NetDisk Icon Mode/Meaning
Blue
Read/Write Mode
•Users can read and write to and
from NetDisk.
•Only one user can write to a
specific NetDisk at a time (one
writer per NetDisk).
•No users can write to NetDisk until
the current writer of the NetDisk
passes on the writing access to
another user.
Green
Read Only Mode
•Users can only read from NetDisk.
•Any number of users can read
from a NetDisk or from a same file

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in a specific NetDisk.
Red
NetDisk is not recognized
•You can only remove this NetDisk
from your computer or view its
property.
Gray
Disabled Mode
•Disabled from your computer (but
still connected to the network)
•From this mode NetDisk can either
enabled back to Read Only Mode,
Read/Write Mode, or be removed
from your computer.
White
Busy Mode
•Someone else is using the NetDisk
so no other user can access (write
or enable) the NetDisk.
•Until the current user releases the
NetDisk, you cannot use the
NetDisk.
Black
Disconnected Mode
•Not connected to the network.
•It usually means either the power
cord or the Ethernet (USB) cord is
unplugged. Once the cords are
connected again, you can resume
whatever you were doing.
•It can also mean a NetDisk is no
longer connected to the LAN.
•Too many disconnected NetDisk
on your computer can cause your
computer to slow down. In such
case, remove disconnected
NetDisk and re-register them
again.
Yellow
Slave Mode
•Slave disk (used for aggregation
and mirroring)
•You can only remove it from your
computer or view its property.
NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool . All the registered NetDisk will be displayed on the
NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu.

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A. NetDisk -Displays all the functionality of a specific NetDisk.
•If you named your NetDisk druing the registration step, the new name will be
displayed in place of NetDisk #.
•Please refer to NetDisk functionality on page 17 for more detailed information on
NetDisk functionality.
B. Refresh Status-Updates the status of NetDisk that are connected to the network.
NOTE: If a NetDisk is displayed by a Black colored circle, it means network cable or
power cable of the NetDisk is disconnected. This will cause operations of other NetDisk
to slow down. We recommend you remove the Black NetDisk and re-register. You can
remove the NetDisk by selecting the Block colored NetDisk and choosing Remove.
C. New NetDisk -Registers a new NetDisk to your computer.
•NetDisk Name is optional
•Enter the correct NetDisk ID.
•Write Key is needed to write to the NetDisk.
D. About -Displays NetDisk Administrator version.

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E. Exit -Exits NetDisk Administrator.
•Click Yesif you want to exit. Otherwise, click No,
•NetDisk Administrator Tool can be restored by double clicking icon on
the screen.
NetDisk Functionality
Click NetDisk Administrator Tool and place the cursor on one of the NetDisk to view its
functions. Each of the NetDisk Modes has its own distinguished functions. Please refer to
the diagram on the next page.
Displays functionality of each NetDisk Mode
Read Only Mode Read/Write Mode

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Disabled Mode Busy Mode
Slave Mode Disconnected Mode Different NetDisk
There are seven functionalities NetDisk can perform in all; Disable, Edit Name, Enable
Read Only, Enable Read/Write, Property, Refresh and, Remove. All of the functionalities
are listed below with detailed descriptions.
To access the function, just simply go to NetDisk Administrator Tool, select a NetDisk and,
click on the function you want the NetDisk to perform.
A Disable -Disables you from writing and reading to and from the NetDisk.
•When you select Disable, a warning window will appear. If want to disable the
NetDisk click OK. Otherwise click Cancel.
•If the NetDisk is being used by any applications, NetDisk will not be disabled. In such
case, wait until all the applications are finished using NetDisk. Then try disabling it
again.
•If you still cannot disable after several attempts, reboot your computer. This may
occur when unknown programs are using NetDisk.
B. Edit Name -Changes the name of the NetDisk.
•Type in the new name for the NetDisk on Edit a NetDisk window then click OK. If
you do not want to change the name of the NetDisk, simply click Cancel.

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C. Enable Read Only -Enables you back into Read Only Mode.
D. Enable Read/Write -Enables you back into Read/Write Mode.
•Sometimes a NetDisk cannot enable the write access because the NetDisk is busy
with other applications or another user. In such a case, NetDisk Administrator
window will appear.
•Click OK then try enabling it again later.
E. Properties–Display’s properties of the NetDisk.

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F. Refresh -Updates the NetDisk’s data from which you are reading.
G. Remove -Removes the NetDisk from your computer.
•NetDisk Administrator appears when you select remove. Click OK if you want to
remove the NetDisk. Otherwise, click Cancel.
Change from Read Only Mode to Read/Write Mode
The following instructions guide a user in changing NetDisk’s Mode (from Read Only to
Read/Write).
1. Click NetDisk TM Administrator Tool and select a NetDisk you want to change.
NOTE: Green circle indicates Read Only Mode and Blue circle indicates Read/Write
Mode.
2. Click Enable Read/Write