What is F.I.T.?, How to update NAS firmware

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Write cache Windows file system may cache write operations and perform those writes when the system is idle in order to improve system performance. This is usually turned off by default for external drives. You can see if your drive has cache/delayed writing enabled by right clicking on the icon for the drive in the Disk Drive subtree of the Device Manager and selecting the Policies tab. Make sure you have selected “Optimize for quick removal” so that every bit of data is written to the external drive immediately.

8.What are the benefits of a truly hot swappable, hot pluggable drive enclosure?

Quickly access different drives Traditional PC storage components such as ATA drives (internal or external) do not allow surprise removals from the machine while the operating system is running. Doing so causes operating system hang ups, instability and data loses. Certain models of our drive enclosure were designed to tackle this problem, giving professional users the flexibility to exchange hard drives on the fly (without rebooting the system).

9.What is F.I.T.?

Fast Installation Technology This patented mechanical design allows you to snap-in hard drives without using tools. Works like a hard drive reader without the bare disk risks. Great for IT users looking to quickly hot swap, backup or image multiple hard drives.

The following items feature F.I.T.:

Single bay drive enclosures > ET-CSMESU2-BK, ET-CSMSU2-BK, I-NA203U, I-NA204UE, I-NA304UE and I-NA306UE.

Dual bay drive enclosures > I-NA305J. HDD docking station > I-NA307.

10. What are the benefits of a 2-in-1 drive enclosure docking station?

Highly mobile and synchronized Take the hassle out of keeping multiple copies of the same data across multiple PCs and notebooks. All you need is this portable drive enclosure while on the road, and simply insert it to the docking station at home or office. This way your data stay synchronized. If you are a mobile user and work between home and office, you will appreciate the convenience our 2-in-1 drive enclosure docking station brings.

The following items features 2-in-1 solution: 2.5"/3.5" form factor > I-NA205UE 3.5"/5.25" form factor > I-NA303US

11. How to setup NAS (Network Attached Storage)

PDF file Download NAS quick setup guide. It contains information on how to find your NAS on network, configure IP address, SMB and FTP servers, Power management, update firmware, format new drives under LAN mode, and more. Applicable on T-series and W-series NAS only.

12. How to find IP address of my NAS on the network

LanDisk Tool Click here to download LanDisk Tool. Make sure your NAS is connected to the local area network, switch or router. Wait for about 5 seconds, you should see an “Orange” and “Green” LED on the RJ-45 port at rear of the NAS is blinking. Run the "LanDisk Tool" software. Click on "Search" to scan the NAS system on the network. After it finishes, you will see the IP address, Host Name, Group Name, Firmware Version that belongs to the NAS. Highlight the IP address. Use “Login RCD Target” and enter “User Name” and “Password” to log in.

13. How to update NAS firmware

Via web browser Download the latest NAS firmware version 48. Enter URL "http://storage-xxxx" (xxxx is large 4-digit of the MAC address, check the label next to the RJ-45 Jack at the rear of the NAS system) or IP address of the NAS system. (If you don’t know the IP address, run the “LanDisk Tools” software.) Enter "User Name" and "Password" to log in. Click on “Maintenance” > “Firmware Upload” > Browse. Locate the NAS Firmware that you downloaded, click “Upload” to start updating the firmware and wait about 3~5 minutes. Once finished, click on the “Reboot” to power cycle the NAS.