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Software Release Statement
NetDisk User Manual for Windows XP and Windows 2000, Software Version 2.3, Released November 2003,
Made in the U.S.A.
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adaptation in any manner without prior written permission of XIMETA, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
License Statement
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
Warranty Statement
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the obligation of XIMETA, Inc. to notify any person of such revision or changes. XIMETA, Inc. provides this
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Contents
Introduction
NetDisk User Manual•
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NetDisk and NetDisk Mini Models Covered By This NetDisk User
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Main Features of NetDisk and NetDiskMini
Package Contents
NetDisk and NetDisk Mini Modes
NetDisk / NetDisk Mini Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Cable Installation
•NetDisk Cable Installation
oNDAS Mode
oEthernet Mode
oUSB Mode
•NetDisk Mini Cable Installation
oNDAS Mode
oEthernet Mode
oUSB Mode
NetDisk Software Installation
For The First Time User
For The Advanced User
NetDisk Administrator Tool
Using NetDisk
Add / Register a New NetDisk
Using NetDisk
Changing from Read / Write to Read Only
Changing from Read Only to Read / Write
NetDisk Status and Mode Indicator
NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu
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NetDisk Functions

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Advanced NetDisk Functions
Aggregation•
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Mirroring
Unbind NetDisk
Formatting NetDisk
Initialize NetDisk
Partition NetDisk
Uninstalling NetDisk
NetDisk Uninstall
Change FAT32 File System Format to NTFS File System Format
Using NetDisk in Mac OS and Windows Environment
Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Statements
Product Warranty
Additional Information and Assistance
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of NetDisk / NetDisk Mini - Network Direct Attached Storage (NDAS)
Solution!
NetDisk User Manual
This NetDisk User Manual is intended to help you install the product quickly and easily.
This NetDisk User Manual shows you how to install a NetDisk / NetDisk Mini onto your Personal Computer or
Ethernet Network and begin using it immediately.
This NetDisk User Manual is intended for users who need to install and support one or more NetDisk / NetDisk
Mini on their Personal Computer or Ethernet Network.
This NetDisk User Manual assumes the user has a basic understanding of Personal Computers and Networks.
NetDisk and NetDisk Mini Models Covered By This NetDisk User Manual
This NetDisk User Manual includes information on the following models:
NetDisk
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NDU10-120
NDU10-160
NetDisk Mini
NDU20-40
Main Features of NetDisk and NetDisk Mini
•No power adaptor needed for NetDisk Mini when connected to your pc/laptop through USB
•Advanced Network Storage, Network Direct Attached Storage - NDAS
•External and Portable Network Storage Device
•Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet and USB 2.0
•Aggregation
•Backup
•Mirroring
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Package Contents
The following items are included in the NetDisk / NetDisk Mini package:
NetDisk Mini NetDisk
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Software Installation CD
Ethernet Cable
USB Cable
Power Adapter and Power Cord
NetDisk and NetDisk Mini Modes
NDAS Mode•
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In NDAS Mode, NetDisk / NetDisk Mini is directly attached to a 100MB/ Full Duplex Fast Ethernet
Switch or Wireless Access Point. Each user on the network can use NetDisk / NetDisk Mini as if it was
a local disk drive.
Ethernet Mode
In Ethernet Mode, NetDisk / NetDisk Mini is directly attached to a PC’s Ethernet Port using a crossover
CAT5 cable, without the need of a switch.
USB 2.0 Mode
In USB 2.0 Mode, NetDisk / NetDisk Mini is directly attached to a PC’s USB 2.0 Port.
In addition, each user can enjoy all of the advanced NDAS features such as aggregation, back-up, mirroring and
flexible expansion
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NetDisk / NetDisk Mini Requirements
Hardware Requirements
NDAS Mode - Fast Ethernet -100BASE-T / Full Duplex / 802.3u, for wired configuration.
Wireless - 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g, for wireless configuration.
Ethernet Mode - Direct connection to PC Ethernet Port -100BASE-T / Full Duplex / 802.3u.
Requires crossover CAT5 cable (not included).
USB 2.0 Mode - Direct connection to PC USB 2.0 Port
Software Requirements
May need to install USB 2.0 driver included in installation CD.
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Cable Installation
Warning
Do not connect USB cable and Ethernet cable at the same time.•
•Newer NetDisk does not have dip switches on them. However, NetDisk has the capability of
automatically recognizing NetDisk Mode without the dip switch. In such case, please skip step 1 (dip
switch setting) from the NetDisk Cable Installation below.
NetDisk Cable Installation
NDAS Mode
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(1) Flip both dip switches down for NDAS Mode.
(2, 3) Connect NetDisk to a switch (100 Base-T) with included Ethernet cable (straight through).
Wireless users: Connect NetDisk to your wireless router or access point with included cable.
(4) Make sure the power connector is connected firmly.
Ethernet Mode
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(1) Flip both dip switches down for NDAS Mode.
(2, 3) Connect NetDisk directly to your PC’s Ethernet Port using crossover CAT5 cable (not included).
(4) Make sure the power connector is connected firmly.
USB Mode
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(1) Flip both dip switches up for USB Mode.
(2) Connect NetDisk directly to your PC’s USB Port using included USB cable.
(3) Make sure the power connector is connected firmly.
NetDisk Mini Cable Installation
•Turn on NetDisk Mini by sliding On/Off Switch to ON position.
NDAS Mode
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(1, 2) Connect NetDisk Mini to a switch (100 Base-T) with included Ethernet cable (straight through).
Wireless users: Connect NetDisk Min to your wireless router or access point with included cable.
(3) Make sure the power connector is connected firmly.
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Ethernet Mode
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(1, 2) Connect NetDisk Mini directly to your PC’s Ethernet Port using crossover CAT5 cable
(not included).
(3) Make sure the power connector is connected firmly.
USB Mode
•No power adaptor needed for NetDisk Mini when connected to your pc/laptop through USB
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(1) Connect NetDisk Mini directly to your PC’s USB Port using included USB cable.
Note: From this point forward, NetDisk will be used to represent both NetDisk and NetDisk Mini.
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NetDisk Software Installation
Installation of NetDisk software is simple and easy. Insert the included “NetDisk Installation CD” into your
CD-ROM Drive and select the NetDisk Mode you want. Easy and simple instructions will guide you through
the installation.
For The First Time Users
It is strongly recommended that the first time NetDisk user select Easy Installation from the main menu.
For Advanced Users
Once you are comfortable with installing and using NetDisk, you may choose to use advanced installation. You
can pick and choose features you want to install, select Advanced Installation from the main menu.
NDAS Mode Easy Installation
Select “NDAS Mode Easy Installation” and click “next” button. The instructions will guide you
through the installation.
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Ethernet Mode Easy Installation
Select “Ethernet Mode Easy Installation” and click “next” button. The instructions will guide you
through the installation.
USB 2.0 Mode Easy Installation
Select “USB 2.0 Mode Easy Installation” and click “next” button. The instructions will guide you
through the installation.
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NetDisk Administrator Tool
When software installation is completed, you will find a NetDisk Launcher Icon on your desktop screen and a
NetDisk Administrator Tool icon on the system tray.
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NetDisk Launcher activates and loads the NetDisk Administrator Tool onto the system tray.
NetDisk Administrator Tool performs the following functions:
Refresh NetDisk Status
Add a NetDisk
Display Software Version
Enable Read / Write Access
Enable Read Only Access
Disable a NetDisk
Edit NetDisk Name
Display NetDisk Properties
Using NetDisk
Add / Register a New NetDisk.
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool Icon located on the bottom right corner of your screen.
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Add a NetDisk.
-NetDisk ID and Write Key can be found underneath the NetDisk case.
-NetDisk ID and Write Key do not contain the letter O. Please use the number 0, for all 0’s.
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-Click Add.
NetDisk Administrator.•
-Confirms the NetDisk you just registered.
-If the Write Key was entered in the previous step, the NetDisk is registered as Read / Write Mode.
-If the Write Key was not entered in the previous step, the NetDisk is registered as Read Only
Mode.
Read/Write Mode Read Only Mode
Found New Hardware Wizard.•
-This window may or may not appear.
-If the window appears, follow the instructions and install the new NetDisk.
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Windows 2000 Windows XP
Windows 2000 Windows XP
Please click “Yes” Please click “Continue Anyway”
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•Registration is completed.
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool to see the registered NetDisk. -
Read/Write Mode Read Only Mode
Using NetDisk
Now that you have successfully installed NetDisk, it’s time to familiarize yourself on using the NetDisk.
NetDisk is located in My Computer as a local drive. Drive letter and NetDisk name may vary among pc.
Here are examples of uses for NetDisk.
•You can use NetDisk like a local drive on your PC.
•Drag and drop files to NetDisk.
•Copy and paste data to NetDisk.
•Make and delete folders.
•Share files and folders.
•Backup files to NetDisk.
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Using NetDisk Two Basic Modes
NetDisk provides users with two basic functions; Read Only and Read/Write.
•Read Only Mode
-Any number of users can read from a NetDisk.
•Read/Write Mode
-Only one user can write to a specific NetDisk at a time.
-No other users can write to NetDisk, until the current Read/Write access owner passes the Read/Write
access to another user.
Changing from Read / Write to Read Only
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool and select the NetDisk you want to change from Read/Write to
Read Only.
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-The Blue Circle will change to a Green Circle indicating Read Only Mode.
Blue Circle indicates Read/Write Mode
Green Circle indicates Read Only Mode
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Changing from Read Only to Read / Write
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool and select the NetDisk you want to change from Read Only to
Read/Write
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Select Enable Read/Write.•
-The Green Circle will change to a Blue Circle indicating Read/Write Mode.
Blue Circle indicates Read/Write Mode
Green Circle indicates Read Only Mode
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NetDisk™ Status and Mode Indicator
•NetDisk provides users with six basic modes.
•Below is a chart describing each of the NetDisk Modes and the icons that correspond with each mode.
NetDisk Color Icon NetDisk Icon Mode/Meaning
Green
Read Only Mode
•Users can only read from NetDisk.
Blue
Read / Write Mode
•Users can read and write to and from NetDisk.
Red
Unrecognized Mode
•NetDisk cannot be used.
•You can only remove this NetDisk from your
computer or view its property.
Gray
Disabled Mode
•Disabled from your computer
•NetDisk can be enabled back to Read/Write Mode
or removed from the PC.
White
Busy Mode
•NetDisk is busy performing a task or an
application is using NetDisk.
Black
Disconnected Mode
•Not connected to the network.
•Power Cord, Ethernet Cord or USB Cord is
unplugged. Once the cord is connected, you can
resume NetDisk use.
Yellow
Slave Mode
•Slave disk used for aggregation and mirroring
only.
•You can only remove it from your computer or
view its property.
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NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu
Click NetDisk™ Administrator Tool. All the registered NetDisk will be displayed on the NetDisk
Administrator Tool Menu.
-NetDisk - Displays all the functionality of a specific NetDisk.
-If you named your NetDisk at the registration step, the new name will be displayed in place of the
word NetDisk X.
•Refresh Status - Updates the status of NetDisk that are connected to the network.
-If a NetDisk IS displayed with a Black Colored Circle, it means the network cable or power cable
NetDisk is disconnected. This will cause operation of other NetDisk to slow down. We recommend
you remove the Black NetDisk. You can remove the NetDisk by selecting the Black colored
NetDisk and choosing remove.
New NetDisk - Registers a new NetDisk to your computer.•
-Each time a new NetDisk is added, it must be registered. Found New Hardware Wizard will
automatically register the new NetDisk. Some systems will register a NetDisk without going
through this step.
-NetDisk Name is optional
-Enter NetDisk ID.
-Enter Write Key; it is needed to enable write access to NetDisk.
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-Found New Hardware Wizard
-Select Install Software Automatically and click Next.
Windows XP Windows 2000
-If you click Cancel, NetDisk Device Driver does not get installed and you cannot use NetDisk.
oTo re-install NetDisk, please follow the following steps:
-To Re-Install NetDisk for Windows XP
Right click My Computer
Select Manage
Double click Device Manager under System Tools
Double click SCSI and RAID controllers
Right click XIMETA_LanscsiBus_XX (XX can be any two numbers)
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Select Update Driver
Hardware Update Wizard will appear
Select Install the software automatically and click Next
Hardware Installation will appear, click Continue Anyway
Hardware Update Wizard will appear again, click Finish
To Re-Install NetDisk for Windows 2000
Right click My Computer
Select Manage
Double click Device Manager under System Tools
Double click SCSI and RAID controllers
Right click XIMETA_LanscsiBus_XX (XX can be any two numbers)
Select Properties
Select Driver tab and click Update Driver
Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will appear, click Next
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next
Uncheck all of the optional search boxes and click Next
Digital Signature Not Found window will appear, click Yes
Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will appear again, select Finish
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