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0GB Newer Technology miniStack NAS Network Storage Enclosure Ethernet + USB 2.0. Network Attached Storage featuring Plug n' Play NDAS technology. "Add your own drive" enclosure, all cables & 1 Year NewerTech Warranty included. (NWTMSU2NAS)

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miniStack® NAS

 

"Add Your Own Hard Drive"
Fast Ethernet/USB 2.0 Network Attached Storage (NAS) Solution with NDAS

 

 
The ideal "data server" for Macintosh and
Windows-based computers

Add Drag-and-Drop data storage and sharing to your network!

Features:

  • Ximeta NDAS 2011 Network Enabled
  • Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
  • One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port
  • One USB 2.0 High Speed port
  • LED Status Lights
    - Red: Hard drive access and power
    - Amber: Network status (LINK)
    - Green: 100Mb/s connection
  • External 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power!
  • Ethernet RJ-45 and USB cables included
  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack NAS will power up and down in tandem with your computer
  • Kensington Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack NAS to be anchored to a desk

From desktops to notebooks, miniStack NAS is the perfect companion
for ANY Mac® or PC!

Simply connect miniStack NAS into your local area network (LAN) and install the included customized software driver into each computer that will share the miniStack NAS drive. Thanks to NDAS technology, no network TCP/IP configurations are needed!


miniStack NAS puts the revolutionary power and simplicity of Network Attached Storage (NAS) at the fingertips of home and business network users. NAS technology delivers the convenience of saving and sharing data over a wired or wireless network as easily as using a local desktop (C:) hard drive, but eliminates the need for complicated IP configurations or a costly server. Instead, miniStack NAS is immediately available as a shared local drive to all networked computers and devices.

With the growing trend of computers functioning as the hub of home entertainment and information, the need for convenient, affordable, and reliable network accessible storage is critical. NewerTech miniStack NAS provides a high performance plug-and-play solution for modern digital lifestyles with centralized drag-and-drop sharing and storage of data, music, video, photos, and more!

Plug-and-Play Data Storage/Sharing
If you know how to point and click, you can use miniStack NAS for fast, secure storage and sharing of digital content from networked Macintosh® or Windows desktop or laptop computers, PDAs, media players, home entertainment center, TVs, or other favorite technology interface. Simply connect miniStack NAS into your local area network (LAN) and install the included customized software driver into each computer that will share the miniStack NAS drive. No network TCP/IP configuration needed!

Fast and Flexible
Because miniStack NAS utilizes advanced network storage technology to enable direct storage/access connection and control by up to 20 users simultaneously*, miniStack NAS offers up to six times faster performance than older PC file sharing based technologies. Choose from lightning quick preconfigured solutions offering up to 750GB of storage capacity or the value oriented “Add Your Own Hard Drive” 0GB kit. Plus, with both USB 2.0 and Ethernet connections, NewerTech miniStack NAS offers the flexibility to be used either on your local network or as a standard external high speed USB storage solution.

Safe and Secure
Your data is important. Now you can protect valuable and sensitive files with miniStack NAS and specify what level of read/write privileges network users have. You select user access level — from no access, read only, or full access…the level of security through directory and file level is up to you.Just as important, because miniStack NAS utilizes NDAS technology which eliminates the need for TCP/IP settings, miniStack NAS is invisible and safe from external hackers.

*Simultaneous Write access for up to 20 PCs is possible, Write access for Macs is limited to a single user at a time. Best performance in PC environment is obtained with fewest connections.

Compatibility
Mac

Macintosh Requirements:
OS 8.6 and later with an available USB port or OS 10.2.8 and later required for network operation.

PC

Windows Requirements:
Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 2000 (Home or Professional), Windows Vista and an available USB port or via network.

Product Specifications
Drive Type 3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA)
Bridge Chipset Ximeta NDAS 2011 Network Enabled
Case Material High quality aluminum colored plastic
Application

• Up to 750GB of storage from single 3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA) hard drive
• FAT32/NTFS/HFS+ file formats**
** FAT32 can be accessed on Mac & PC, NTFS can be accessed on PC but read only on Mac, HFS+ can be accessed on Mac only.

Features
  • LED Status Lights
  • - Red: Hard drive access and power
    - Amber: Network status (LINK)
    - Green: 100Mb/s connection
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack NAS will power up and down in tandem with your Mac® mini
  • Kensington Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack NAS to be anchored to a desk
Interface/Ports
  • One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port
  • One USB 2.0 High Speed port
  • *Only one interface can be used at a time (either LAN or USB disk)
Data Transfer
  • USB 2.0 - 60MB/s
  • USB 1.1 - 1.5MB/s
  • 10BASE-TX Ethernet - 10Mbit/s
  • 100BASE-TX Ethernet - 100Mbit/s
Port/Interface Bootability

Can I use this solution as external startup drive?

Mac Requirements
Windows Requirements
  • Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 2000 (Home or Professional), Windows Vista and an available USB port or via network.
Power Supply
  • External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power! (CUL, CE, TUV approved)
    - Input: AC 100~240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
    - Output: DC +5/3A , +12V/3A
Enclosure Size & Weight
  • 6.5" × 6.5" × 1.5" (16.51cm × 16.51cm × 3.81cm)
  • Approximately 2.6lbs (bare enclosure only)

Operating Environment
Temperature

(operating) 41°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C)
(non-operating) -4°F - 158°F (-20°C - 70°C)

Relative Humidity

(operating) 10% - 80%RH (non-condensing)
(non-operating) 5% - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Shock (operating) 65G 2mS
(non-operating) 175G 2mS
Vibration

(operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz)
(non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)

MTBF More than 500,000 power-on hours
Warranty One Year Warranty

48 Hour Warranty Service


Ports and Accessories
  1. Hard drive access and power.
  2. Network status (LINK).
  3. 100Mb/s connection.
  4. Smart power switch. Turn off miniStack NAS manually, or leave on and it will power up and down in tandem with the computer.
  5. Power receptacle.
  6. User configurable fan settings.
  7. Smart interactive cooling system.
  8. One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port.
  9. One USB 2.0 High Speed port.
  10. Kensington Security Slot.
  11. Side vents.
  • External 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter
    - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power!
  • Ethernet RJ-45 and USB cables.
  • Power adapter plus cord, screw package, and driver CD.
  • Color product manual.
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