Operation Manual

NFS (Network File System)
X3 by default uses Samba to stream content on a local network and this should be more than sufficient for
all users. NFS can be used when streaming on a local network but you may need take care of ‘Flow Control
problems by using a managed switch. If you are streaming from a Windows PC you will require a NFS
client to be running on the host PC. The X3 has been tested and verified with HaneWin but other NFS
Servers should work equally as well. You can download HaneWin at http://www.hanewin.net/nfs-e.htm
Setting up NFS shortcuts on the X3
Select the NFS tab on the Media Library screen. To “Add” “Modify” or “Delete” a NFS shortcut press the
“Menu” button and the Menu screen will open. Select Add NFS Client and a “ADD NFS Dialogue” screen
will open. Fill in the IP Address of the Host PC and the Share Name (Folder Path).
NOTE: The share must be inputted as an “absolute path” ie C/YOURSHARENAME
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You may have to enable “Flow Control” or disable “Jumbo Frames” on your Network Card settings if you
are using NFS with a 1GB switch on your network.
export example of a folder
l:\dvd -public -readonly -name:dvd
export example complete drive
e:\ -public -readonly -name:e
Recommended Settings HaneWIN
UDP NFS Server Threads : 32
Max NFS tranfer size : 32768
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