Ximeta NetDisk User Manual

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For Windows 2000 / XP
Software Version 2.3
NetDisk™ & NetDisk Mini™
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Ximeta NetDisk Specifications

General

Brand	Ximeta
Model	NetDisk
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

NetDisk User Manual

Explains the purpose and scope of the user manual.

Main Features of NetDisk and NetDisk Mini

Highlights the key capabilities and benefits of NetDisk and NetDisk Mini devices.

NetDisk / NetDisk Mini Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware components for NetDisk/NetDisk Mini operation.

Software Requirements

Outlines the software prerequisites for using NetDisk/NetDisk Mini.

Cable Installation

NetDisk Cable Installation

Provides instructions for connecting NetDisk via cables.

NetDisk Software Installation

For The First Time Users

Guides first-time users through the NetDisk software installation process.

For Advanced Users

Provides installation guidance for experienced users with advanced options.

NetDisk Administrator Tool

Add / Register a New NetDisk

Steps to add and register a new NetDisk device.

Using NetDisk Two Basic Modes

Read Only Mode

Describes the read-only access mode for NetDisk users.

Read/Write Mode

Describes the read/write access mode for NetDisk users.

Changing from Read / Write to Read Only

Steps to switch NetDisk access from read/write to read-only.

NetDisk™ Status and Mode Indicator

NetDisk Modes and Icons

A chart describing NetDisk modes and their corresponding icons and meanings.

NetDisk Administrator Tool Menu

NetDisk

Displays functionality of a specific NetDisk.

Refresh Status

Updates the status of NetDisks connected to the network.

New NetDisk

Registers a new NetDisk to the computer.

Found New Hardware Wizard

Windows XP Installation

Steps for installing NetDisk on Windows XP using the wizard.

Windows 2000 Installation

Steps for installing NetDisk on Windows 2000 using the wizard.

NetDisk Administrator Tool

About

Displays version information for the NetDisk Administrator.

Exit

Closes the NetDisk Administrator application.

NetDisk Functions

Disable

Disables reading and writing to and from a NetDisk.

Edit Name

Allows changing the name of a NetDisk.

Advanced NetDisk Functions

Aggregation / Binding

Combines multiple NetDisk units into a single large disk drive.

Mirroring

Creates continuous copies of data from one NetDisk to another.

Initialize NetDisk

Formatting NetDisk

Guides the user through the process of formatting a NetDisk.

Uninstalling NetDisk

NetDisk Uninstall

Provides methods to uninstall NetDisk software from the computer.

Changing FAT32 File System Format to NTFS File System Format

Format FAT32 to NTFS

Instructions to change the file system format from FAT32 to NTFS.

Using NetDisk in Mac OS and Windows Environment

Formatting NetDisk to FAT32 File System from Windows

Steps to format NetDisk to FAT32 from Windows for Mac compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can NetDisk™ be used for?

Explains the various applications and uses of NetDisk.

How is NetDiskTM different from NAS or SAN?

Compares NetDisk to NAS and SAN technologies.

What Operating Systems does NetDisk™™ support?

Lists the operating systems compatible with NetDisk.

Can multiple users access the drive at the same time?

Addresses concurrent user access to NetDisk drives.

Troubleshooting

How do I install NetDisk TM?

Explains installation steps for NetDisk in NDAS, Ethernet, and USB modes.

When adding NetDisk to my computer, why does the "ADD" button stay gray?

Addresses issues with the 'ADD' button being gray during NetDisk setup.

I have just installed NetDisk; why is the NetDisk showing up as a red color?

Provides solutions for NetDisk appearing as red after installation.