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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
USER’S MANUAL
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Package Contents: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 1 NexStar HX Enclosure 2 USB 3.0 Cable 1 2 3 eSATA Cable 4 Power Adapter 5 User’s Manual 4 3 5 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan USER ’S MANUAL TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. NexStar is a registered trademark of Vantec Thermal Technologies. *All other thi
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Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02 2. Specifications/Features ...................................................................................03 3. System Requirements................................................................................... .......04 4. Parts Layout ........................................................................................................
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1. Introduction: Introducing the NexStar HX – a sleek 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure designed to keep your hard drive safe and cool. This enclosure features a hard aluminum case shell that effectively draws away the heat while an active controlled 80mm fan pushes cool air into the enclosure ensuring your hard drive is protected and cooled. Integrated with USB 3.0 & eSATA technology; transfer files to and from your computer at blazing fast speeds. Backup, tra
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2. Specifications/Features: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan Features: • Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive • Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air • Large 80mm Fan w/ On & Off Switch • Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting • Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity Specifications: • Model: NST-330SU3 • Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive • Device Size: 3.5” • Internal Interface: SATA • External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards
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3. System Requirements: Mac OS 10.4 & greater Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications support USB 2.0 specifications 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications support USB 3.0 specifications 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must Support eSATA Specifications Support eSATA Specifications System Re
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4. Parts Layout: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 80mm Fan Power eSATA USB 3.0 Parts Layout 5 Power
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5. Installation: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 5.1. Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: (1) Carefully unscrew the two screws and slide the aluminum cover outward to open (figure 5.1-A) ( figure 5.1-A ) (2) Flip the protection cover upward and carefully install the 3.5” SATA hard drive into the enclosure. (figure 5.1-B) ( figure 5.1-B ) Installation 6
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(3) Once the hard drive has been installed, flip the protection cover downward to lock the hard drive in place. (figure 5.1-C) ( figure 5.1-C ) (4) Slide the aluminum cover back on and fasten the two screws. (figure 5.1-D) ( figure 5.1-D) Installation 7
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Connecting the NexStar to your computer: NOTE : USB 3.0 For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and (1) Connect the type (B) USB connector to the partition your hard drive before it will appear in NexStar and the type (A) USB connector Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please refer to your hard drive manufacturer's documen- to an available USB port on your system. tation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section (2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar of this m
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6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX : NexStar HX SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Windows XP/Vista/7: Mac OS: Make sure all operations using the hard Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased. drive within the NexStar has ceased. Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar Double click the green “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the system tray and From the Desktop, drag the NexS
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7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan You may format your Hard Drive by using the USB connection. Please make sure your External Enclosure is turned on and connected to the PC before formatting the Hard Drive. In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 TB's, you will need an operating system that supports GUID Partitioning Table. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through t
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STEP3: Right-click on the “Unallocated” box and select “New Partition”. (Disk number may vary) STEP4: The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Please follow the "New Partition Wizard" step by step instructions to complete the Hard Drive formatting procedure . Hard Drive Formatting Guide 11
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STEP5: Once the Hard Drive formatting procedure is completed, the Hard Drive will be recognized as a “New Volume” (New Volume drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)” ) STEP6: Double-click “My Computer”. You will see “New Volume” appear on your PC (Drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)”) This will conclude the Hard Drive Formatting guide. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 12
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8. Warranty: The NexStar HX comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts. Also, check for any cosmetic flaws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects, please c
