NetDisk™ User Manual Network Direct Attached Storage / NDAS™
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Overview
NetDisk
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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
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External and Portable Network Storage and Fast Ethernet Device
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Instant, High-speed storage
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Scalable – No bottleneck effect
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Sharing – NetDisk™ is available to all users with NetDisk™ ID and NetDisk™ software who are connected
through a Local Area Network (LAN)
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Expandable – Virtually unlimited number of NetDisk™ can be added to the LAN
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Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet and USB 2.0
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Quick & Easy Installation – No IP address to configure
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DSL and Cable Modem compatible
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Compatible with Wireless Access Points / Routers
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Hot Swappable – No need to power down your computer when connecting and disconnecting
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Active Cooling System for professional applications
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Simple and Convenient – No servers, cumbersome management software, or IP configuration necessary
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Economical – Provides a cost-effective network storage solution
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User-Friendly; Plug-N-Play
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