Lindy 42808 User Manual

Mini NAS Enclosure

SATA & IDE

User Manual English

LINDY No. 42808

www.lindy.com

© LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (August 2008)

User Manual English

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the LINDY Mini NAS Enclosure. This enclosure has been designed to
add extra storage to your Mac Mini and your network, whilst complimenting the design of your
Mac Mini. The small footprint design allows it to be seated underneath a Mac Mini, but with its
Network and USB 2.0 interface, it can also be used with other suitably equipped Macs and PCs.

Features

 For use with standard 3.5” SATA/IDE hard disks
 USB 2.0 and RJ-45 interface
 USB 2.0 interface is backwards compatible with USB 1.1 equipped computers
 Connectors: 1 x USB 2.0 Type B Female; 1 x RJ-45 Female 10/100Mbps
 Supports DHCP server, Samba server with hosting for 64 online clients
 FTP server support for up to 5 FTP users at the same time
 Password management provides secure access to the HDD and web management
 Aluminium cover for heat dispersal
 Low-noise internal fan
 Stylish blue power LED

There are 4 different setup options:

 As a DHCP Client:
If your NAS Enclosure operates under a built-in DHCP server router (e.g. Internet Sharing

Hub), it will obtain an IP address from the DHCP server automatically

 As a DHCP Server:
If your operating environment does not support a DHCP server, the NAS Enclosure will

immediately act as a DHCP server and assign an IP address for installation

 In a Static IP environment:
If your operating environment supports static IP addresses you will need to configure the

IP address for the NAS Enclosure to operate in a static IP environment.

 USB 2.0 Mode:
Simply connect the USB 2.0 cable from the NAS enclosure to your PC and turn on the

power; the NAS Enclosure will simply become an external USB Hard Disk

Package Contents

 Mini NAS Enclosure
 Installation screws
 2 foam feet
 12V DC Power Adapter
 1m, USB 2.0 cable
 1m, Ethernet cable
 LINDY User Manual
 CD-ROM

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Hardware Assembly

Before starting the assembly make sure the jumper(s) on your hard drive are set to the Master
setting. Consult your hard disk manual or the manufacturer’s website for the correct jumper
setting.

1. Ensure that the NAS Enclosure is
disconnected from the mains, before
removing the 4 screws from the bottom of
the case

2. Remove the upper case

3. If you are using a SATA hard drive
continue to Step 4, if you are using an
IDE hard drive please skip to Step 5.

4. Connect the SATA Data and SATA
Power cables to the relevant connector
on your hard drive and continue to Step
12

5. Before you can connect your IDE hard
drive you must first remove the SATA
Bridge Board and Molex to SATA power
cable.

6. Carefully disconnect the 4 pin power
connector, by holding the base of the
drive enclosure and pulling the connector
away from the bridgeboard.

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screws.

7. Disconnect the SATA Data cable from
the bridgeboard. Hold the base of the
drive enclosure and pull the bridgeboard
up to disconnect it.

8. Unscrew the four screws holding the
drive tray in place and remove the drive
tray.

9. Disconnect the Molex to SATA cable and
then replace the drive tray and insert the

10. Attach the provided IDE ribbon cable and
to the main board, in place of the bridge
board.

11. Place the hard drive into the drive tray and
connect the Molex power and IDE data
cables

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12. Use the supplied screws to secure both
sides of the drive

13. Carefully assemble the top and bottom of
the case. If the upper case does not fit
properly, adjust the hard disk position
and try again

14. Replace the 4 case screws and affix the
two foam feet as illustrated

15. Connect the Power Cable to the NAS
Enclosure and the mains power supply.
Now connect the Ethernet cable to the
NAS Enclosure and your PC using the
RJ45 ports

If you are intending to use the NAS
Enclosure using a direct connection to
your Mac Mini or PC then use the USB
cable to connect the Enclosure

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Configuring the NAS Enclosure

1. Peer to peer configuration (Direct connection to a PC or Mac)

Connect the NAS Enclosure to the LAN port of your PC or Mac using an Ethernet cable.
Open your web browser and key in the IP address 169.254.0.1 Type “admin” for both the
user name and password.

Please Note:

If your HDD is an unformatted new drive, you need to format the drive first to FAT32
format. Please refer to Page 14/15 “Using the enclosure with your Mac/PC”

2. Identification

Under the Identification heading click “Change” to modify your Host & Group names, the
default setting is STORAGE-XXXX (the last four digits are the MAC Address). Enter your
desired “Host name” and “Group Name” Click “OK” to modify.

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3. Password Change

In the Administration mode, you can choose your own password for entering the setup
mode. Now you are ready to connect the NAS Enclosure to your Network.

Please Note:

After changing the password you will be logged off and then be prompted to log in using
your new password.

4. Connect the NAS Enclosure Via Ethernet.

Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your NAS Enclosure.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your Network Router.
Switch on your NAS Enclosure; it may take a few second for your network to recognise the
NAS Enclosure.

Important Information:

Make sure that the computer you will be using to configure the NAS Enclosure is on the
same network (or same subnet) as the NAS Enclosure.

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