Ive had to do several patches of the ndas software and go through a lot of hoops, but i have the device almost registered after a successful installation of the drivers. Sign up for your own profile on github, the best place to host code, manage projects, and build software alongside 40 million developers. Ximeta engineers have posted the driver source code for linux. Now after i reinstalled ubuntu and upgraded to gutsy which comes right now with a 2. This free tool was originally created by ximeta, inc. Ximeta licenses nas tech to iomega, reveals roadmap. Note that the software seems to be constantly evolving, so it may not support all the functionalities, the actual device can support. Ximeta ndu10120 120 gb netdisk portable external ndas. For the past two weekends, i have been doing a lot of experimentation lately trying to get the ximeta ndas drivers to work.
The most popular version among the software users is 3. For freenas, you need to build a pc and install a bunch of freeware on top of unix. Ndas software was developed to work on windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, windows 8 or windows 10 and can function on 32 or 64bit systems. The most popular version among freecom ndas utility for mac users is 1. Gentoo forums view topic how to ximeta netdisk on gentoo. Like the ximeta drive, two or more network hard drives can be aggregated together to form a larger virtual volume.
Nowwl netdisk wireless office user manual ximeta technology. Ximeta ndu10120 120 gb netdisk portable external ndas hard drive. Technology netdisk user manual network direct attached storage ndas. With this package you run a simple netdisk that shares all of available disks to the local network. The units software provides multiple computer access and file level access permissions with proper partition types. Nov 07, 2019 luckily, ximeta provides open source source code at s. Ndas hardware, such as the netdisk by iocell networks is used to connect block devices, to computers via the network. Netdisk utilizes ximeta s own ndas technology, making it easy to add instant, highspeed storage to your pc while giving you the option to share. Ndas is different than nas, each client needs to run a driver kind of software to access the ndas storage disk. The linux driver and device management program for. The netdisk has only been on the market since the summer of 2003, and i would anticipate driver support growing as the device matures. Oct 18, 2004 the bad all clients must have netdisk software. Then came windows 7 and i got problems with crashing at boot during many months with the 3.
Like the ximeta netdisk, the netdisk office is a dualuse drive that can connect to your network via ethernet or directly to your computer via usb 2. Netdisk is the worlds first consumerfriendly, external ethernetusb 2. I have not used the drive with linux thus far although ximeta offers drivers for the most common linux distros. Anyone know how to use ximetas ndasadmin tool to access existing, nonfat32 partitions on an ndas disk from a linux box. Oct 07, 2004 easily add more storage to a soho network with the ximeta netdisk. Netdisk utilizes ximetas own ndas technology, making it easy to add instant, highspeed storage to your pc while giving you the option to share.
The software is sometimes referred to as ndas software, ndasr software, ndas software for ez netshare. No, there is no windows 10 driver for the ximeta ndas. External hard drive that can be lanconnected via builtin 10100 switch or directly via usb 2. With netdisk powered by revolutionary ndas, you can back up your laptop via the ethernet port and keep the usb ports free for the mouse, or back up other devices connected to the pc and. Easily add more storage to a soho network with the ximeta netdisk. Cnet provides free downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. I have three ndas hard drives since many years, one 320gb single and two 1tb raid1.
The default filenames for the programs installer are ndasmgmt. Aug 25, 2015 no, there is no windows 10 driver for the ximeta ndas. Ndas installation in linux mint 7 linux mint forums. If you have any antivirusfirewall software you must disable script blocking and the firewall before installing our netdisk software. The ximeta netdisk is a portable, dualuse drive that can connect to your network via ethernet or directly to your computer via usb 2. I have been using ximeta ndas drives for about 3 years. Luckily, ximeta provides open source source code at s. Find ximeta technology software downloads at cnet, the most comprehensive source for safe, trusted, and spywarefree downloads on the web. The faq on ximeta s website says theyll release beta software for windows 98se and macintosh os x at the end of september 2003 but theres no mention of support for linux or other oses. For more advanced trainees it can be a desktop reference, and a collection of the base knowledge needed to proceed with system and network administration. Designed with ease of use and expandabilty in mind, this external storage solution combines high performance, reliability, security, and versatility. Unfortunately the stock feisty debian package i found didnt work with my wlan configuration. Ximeta has external hard drive cases with ndas support. Windows linux windows mac windows all windows unix file size.
More information can be provided by going to our troubleshooting section or by calling technical support at 9497537983. I had to patch the sources to make it work, but since it works flawlessly right now i provide my patch and a little compilation howto. So after i unpacked the hardware and everything was running in windows i tried to install it in linux. This devices promises on its package to be linux compatible. Easily add more storage to a soho network with the ximeta. Try it, learn it, use it i was never able to use the ndasfeature with a linux nonmandriva,suse,redhat computer until dec. The other gotchas also listed in the faq are that there is an issue with hyperthreading and dual processors and that the netdisk must be used with. Development set must include debugging cable or remote shell. This free software for mac os x was originally designed by ximeta inc. Ndas technology ndas network direct attached storage technology enables the iocell netdisk 351une direct connection into standard ethernet networks without ip configuration. As i do my video editing in linux, the goal was to be able to wirelessly mount the hard drive in the mediagate while it sits next to my home theatre.
Download the current ndas sources and my ndas patch for linux kernel 2. My intention here is to give you a little help for a ndas ximeta disk. The faq on ximetas website says theyll release beta software for windows 98se and macintosh os x at the end of september 2003 but theres no mention of support for linux or other oses. Also, if you have any vpn software, you may need to disable it in order to use netdis. To achieve this feat, ximeta used a patented chip and software technology to design what is essentially an external usb hard disk that can also be connected directly to a network via an ethernet. The unit shipped with driver support for windows xp and 2000 only, but recently developed drivers are available for download supporting redhat linux 8. Ximeta network drive driver hello, im now trying to install ndas software on my. With netdisk powered by revolutionary ndas, you can back up your laptop via the ethernet port and keep the usb ports free for the mouse, or back up other devices. Try it, learn it, use it i was never able to use the ndas feature with a linux nonmandriva,suse,redhat computer until dec. Stack overflow for teams is a private, secure spot for you and your coworkers to find and share information. Sdk must include cross compiler and kernel source and configuration file.
Aug 28, 2006 well, the linux ndas driver assuming its based on the ximeta one, as most of them are is still classed as beta quality, so i guess youd have to decide whether to trust beta quality software for your backups. Dec 29, 2004 the ximeta netdisk is a portable, dualuse drive that can connect to your network via ethernet or directly to your computer via usb 2. For those that operate a small network at home or work, the netdisk is a great storage solution because it can be used as either a personal external hard drive using the usb 2. Im two steps away from convincing my wife to ditch windows with the ndas being the first. Until then, it is not possible to access the ximeta drive through vista. Iomegas drive will ship in late december and include both a. I realize that in linux, like in using icoell dos, you can type in commands which you will regret the second you hit the return key. This guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. First, the drive is moreorless for environments using windows 2000xp only. Ndas driver utility solution enables you access to all netdisks ndas storage in your lan to play your data via your embedded device through your tv in your home. I can access all three partitions over the net from osx, and from ubuntu via a direct usb connection. Ndas ximetaiocellnetworks driver on windows 10 problem.
Ximetas drive is network direct attached storage, which limits the environments in which it can be used as well as how it can be used. This download was checked by our antivirus and was rated as virus free. Apparently, this user prefers to keep an air of mystery about them. I currently have a gateway ml6720 laptop dual booting windows vista and even better linux mint 7 gloria.
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