Ximeta NDU10-80, NDU10-120, NDU10-160, NDU10-250, MNU10-40, NOU10-250 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
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NetDisk™ User Manual Network Direct Attached Storage / NDAS™
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HANTZ + PARTNER
The Upgrade Company! www.hantz.com
Software Release Statement
NetDisk™ User Manual for Mac OS X 10.2 and Mac OS X 10.3, Software Version 2.3, Released November
2003, Made in the U.S.A.
Trademark Statement
NetDisk™, NetDisk™ Mini,NetDisk™ Office and XIMETA are trademarks of XIMETA, Inc., registered in
the U.S.A and other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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
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.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ Office
- 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 / NetDisk™ Office 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 / NetDisk™ Office on their Personal Computer or Ethernet Network.
This NetDisk™ User Manual assumes the user has a basic understanding of Personal Computers and Networks.
NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ Office Models Covered By This NetDisk™ User
Manual
This NetDisk™ User Manual includes information on the following models:
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Package Contents
The following items are included in the NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ Office package:
NetDisk™ Office NetDisk™ Mini NetDisk™
Software Installation CD
or or
Ethernet Cable
USB Cable
NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ Office Modes
NDAS™ Mode •
In NDAS™ Mode, NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ office is directly attached to a 100MB/
Full Duplex Fast Ethernet Switch or Wireless Access Point (Wireless Access Point applies to NetDisk™
and NetDisk™ Mini only). Each user on the network can use NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™
Office as if it was a local disk drive.
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USB 2.0 Mode
In USB 2.0 Mode, NetDisk™ / NetDisk™ Mini / NetDisk™ Office is directly attached to a computer’s
USB Port.
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Overview
NetDisk™
The Word’s First Ethernet and USB Combined Hard Disk Drive
Thank you for purchasing NetDisk™. NetDisk™ is world’s first Ethernet and USB combined Hard Disk Drive
that can be directly connected to the network without a server or host. It is the perfect storage and networking
solution for the home, home office, workgroup and small / medium size businesses.
NetDisk™ provides a cost-effective network / storage solution: an external Hard Disk Drive to store all of your
files in a central location.
NetDisk™ utilizes Network Direct Attached Storage (NDAS™) which was developed by XIMETA, INC.
NDAS™ is world’s first fully developed concept of storage system that is directly connected to the network via
the Ethernet without a server or host. This professional NDAS™ storage device provides a central location
through which data is transferred and to where data is stored.
NetDisk™ is designed with ease of use and expandability in mind. This external storage solution combines
high performance, reliability, security, and versatility.
NetDisk™ enables the connection of a Fast Ethernet Local Area Network with Windows, Mac or Linux client
computers or other Fast Ethernet compliant devices.
NetDisk™ provides easy installation, operation, and maintenance of the storage system without professional
networking knowledge, reducing the cost dramatically for business firms and well as for individuals.
NetDisk™ Features
• External and Portable Network Storage and Fast Ethernet Device
• Instant, High-speed storage
• Scalable – No bottleneck effect
• Sharing – NetDisk™ is available to all users with NetDisk™ ID and NetDisk™ software who are connected
through a Local Area Network (LAN)
• Expandable – Virtually unlimited number of NetDisk™ can be added to the LAN
• Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet and USB 2.0
• Quick & Easy Installation – No IP address to configure
• DSL and Cable Modem compatible
• Compatible with Wireless Access Points / Routers
• Hot Swappable – No need to power down your computer when connecting and disconnecting
• Active Cooling System for professional applications
• Simple and Convenient – No servers, cumbersome management software, or IP configuration necessary
• Economical – Provides a cost-effective network storage solution
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Hard Disk Drive Features
• Advanced Network Storage, Network Direct Attached Storage – NDAS™
• Network Storage via Ethernet made possible through the use of NDAS™ Technology
• Instant network storage via Ethernet
• Pre-formatted in FAT32 format
• Secure data access allows the drive to be shared with just the people you want
• Stand-alone storage, no computer host needed
• Eliminates the need for servers and administrator management
• External and Portable Network Storage Device
• Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet and USB 2.0
• Aggregation – Allows multiple NetDisk™ units to recognize as one large drive
• Backup - Backup your data using NetDisk™ SureSaver
• Mirroring - Continuously creates and saves a copy of data in real time onto a second NetDisk™
NetDisk™ Mini
The Word’s First Ethernet and USB Combined Portable Hard Disk Drive
Thank you for purchasing NetDisk™ Mini. NetDisk™ Mini is world’s first Ethernet and USB combined
portable hard disk drive that can be directly connected to the network without a server or host. It is perfect
storage and networking solution for the home, home office, workgroup and small / medium size businesses.
NetDisk™ Mini is a pocket-sized hard drive that combines high performance, expandability and reliability in a
portable enclosure.
NetDisk™ Mini utilizes Network Direct Attached Storage (NDAS™) which was developed by XIMETA, Inc.
NDAS™ is world’s first fully developed concept of storage system that is directly connected to the network via
the Ethernet without a server or host. This professional NDAS™ storage device provides a central location
through which data is transferred and to where data is stored.
NetDisk™ Mini is designed with ease of use, expandability, and portability in mind. This external storage
solution combines high performance, reliability, security, versatility and portability.
NetDisk™ Mini enables the connection of a Fast Ethernet Local Area Network with Windows, Mac or Linux
client computers or other Fast Ethernet compliant devices.
NetDisk™ Mini provides easy in installation, operation, and maintenance of the storage system without
professional networking knowledge, reducing the cost dramatically for business firms and well as for
individuals.
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NetDisk™ Office
Powerful Features in a Single Unit
Thank you for purchasing NetDisk™ Office. NetDisk™ Office combines NetDisk™ and an 8 Port Full Duplex
Fast Ethernet Switch into one compact unit It is the perfect integrated storage and networking solution for the
home, home office, workgroup and small / medium size businesses.
NetDisk™ Office provides a cost-effective network / storage solution: a switch to route your network and an
external Hard Disk Drive to store all of your shared files in a central location.
NetDisk™ Office is the first external Hard Disk Drive that can be connected to either your Local Area Network
(LAN) via Ethernet or directly to any PC via USB 2.0 and can be used as a Fast Ethernet Switch with 8 ports.
This professional NDAS™ storage device provides a central location through which data is transferred and to
where data is stored.
NetDisk™ Office eliminates the need for two separate devices, you can create a custom Ethernet Network with
built-in Network Storage to connect to your PC’s and store / share files.
NetDisk™ Office enables the connection of a Fast Ethernet Local Area Network with Windows, Mac or Linux
client computers or other Fast Ethernet compliant devices.
It is easy to configure a Local Area Network using NetDisk™ Office. For basic operation, most default settings
require no modification. The NetDisk™ Administrator Tool provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for easy
installation and configuration of NetDisk™ Office.
NetDisk™ Office Features
• Central multi media/data storage center
• Allow users to read, write, store and backup to a NetDisk™™ simultaneously.
• External and Portable Network Storage and Fast Ethernet Device
• Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet and USB 2.0
• Full-featured external
• Eliminates the need for multiple network devices; a network switch and storage in one
• Hibernation Switch allows you to conserve power when not in use
• Quick and Easy Installation – No IP address to configure
• DSL and Cable Modem compatible
• Compatible with Wireless Access Points / Routers
• Hot Swappable – No need to power down your computer when connecting and disconnecting
• Active Cooling System for professional applications
Hard Disk Drive with 8 Fast Ethernet Ports built in