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User Manual

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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.