Vantec Desktop PC NST-360FBSU-BK User manual

USER’S MANUAL

QUAD INTERFACE

Package Contents:

NexStar 3 3.5” SATA to USB/eSATA/

1394a/1394b External Hard Drive Enclosure

13.5" HDD Enclosure

2Power Adapter

3eSATA Cable

4SATA to eSATA Bracket

5USB Cable

61394b Cable

71394b to 1394a Converter Cable

8Enclosure Stand

9User’s Manual

10 Installation Screws

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SATA

USER’S MANUAL

EXTERNAL 3.5” HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

USB 2.0/eSATA/FireWire 800/400 INTERFACE

910

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02

2. Specifications/Features

NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure .........................................................................03

3. System Requirements ......................................................................................04

4. Parts Layout

NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................05

5. Installation

NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure

5.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................06

5.2 System Set Up ................................................................................................................09

5.3 USB Mode.........................................................................................................................09

5.4 eSATA Mode ....................................................................................................................10

5.5 FireWire 800/400(1394b/1394a) Mode ...................................................................10

6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3

NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................11

7. Creating A New Partition ..............................................................................12

8. Troubleshooting/FAQ

NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................15

9. Warranty .........................................................................................................................17

10.Contact ...........................................................................................................................17

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Introduction

NST-360FBSU-BK

1. Introduction:

Form and functionality collide with style in the

NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from

Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves and

bold colors, the Vantec NexStar 3 stands out from

the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your

hard drive while the aluminum case effectively

draws away the heat, protecting your drive from

overheating. With its quad external interface

design: USB 2.0, FireWire 400(1394a), FireWire

800(1394b) and eSATA, it will meet all your

connection needs. The NexStar 3 is an ideal way

to store and transfer large amounts of data in an

enclosure that matches your style!

Specifications/Features

2. Specifications/Features:

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

Specifications:

• Model: NST-360FBSU-BK

• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive

• Device Size: 3.5”

• Internal Interface: SATA I/II

• External Interface: USB 2.0/eSATA/1394a/1394b

• HD Capacity: Up to 1 TB

• Power Supply: AC Adapter

• Material: Aluminum

• Dimension: 206 x 123 x 33mm

• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

• Transfer Rates Up to 3Gbps W/ eSATA

• Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps W/ USB 2.0 (12Mbps W/ USB1.1)

• Transfer Rates Up To 400Mbps With FireWire 400(1394a)

• Transfer Rates Up to 800Mbps With FireWire 800(1394b)

• Hot-Swappable: Plug And Play Without Rebooting

• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power/HDD Activity

Features:

FireWire800/ 400

USB2.0 port

Power connection

eSATA port

Powerswitch

SATA

IEEE

1394

3. System Requirements:

System Requirements

Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista

1. USB port, internal SATA port, eSATA

port, FireWire 400(1394a) port, or

FireWire 800 (1394b) port.

2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specifications

3. For SATA speeds , the system must

support SATA specifications

4. For FireWire 800(1394b) speeds, the

system must support 1394b specifications.

5. For FireWire 400(1394a) speeds, the

system must support 1394a specifications.

Mac G3 processor & greater(G4 for 1394b)

Mac OS 10.2 & greater

1. USB port, internal SATA port, eSATA

port, FireWire 400(1394a) port, or

Fire Wire 800 (1394b) port.

2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specifications

3. For SATA speeds , the system must

support SATA specifications

4. For FireWire 800(1394b) speeds, the

system must support 1394b specifications.

5. For FireWire 400(1394a) speeds, the

system must support 1394a specifications.

4. Parts Layout:

Parts Layout

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure

Hard Drive Caddy

Aluminum Housing

LED Cable

SATA/Power connector

5. Installation:

Installation

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

Preparing the hard drive:

(1) Set the hard drive jumpers to MASTER or

SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please refer to the

documentation included with your hard

drive for information on how to accomplish

this.

Preparing the NexStar 3:

(1) Remove the side of the NexStar 3 with the

power and USB connection ports. If it has

previously been screwed in place,remove

the screws first.

(2)Carefully slide out the side approximately

3 inches. ( pic 5.1-A )

(3) Unplug the red and white cable for the LED.

(4) Slide out the rest of the side.

5.1. Hardware Installation:

( pic 5.1-A )

Installation

(1) Connect the SATA connector and power cable to

the hard drive as pictured below. ( pic 5.1-B )

(3) Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the

screws provided.

(4) Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing.

Be sure to reconnect the LED cable before closing the unit.

When reinserting the caddy,also be sure to align the top

of the caddy with the guides on the housing.

( pic 5.1-D )

(2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the

holes on the back of the drive caddy.

( pic 5.1-C )

Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3:

( pic 5.1-B )

( pic 5.1-C )

( pic 5.1-D )

Installation

Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer:

(1) Connect the type (B) USB connectortotheNexStar3

and the type (A) USB connector to an available

USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.

Connect the FireWire 800 or 400 cable from an

available FireWire port on your system to either

FireWire port on the NexStar 3. The other FireWire

port is used for daisy chain.

Connect the eSATA connector to the NexStar 3

and to the eSATA port on your system. An internal

SATA port can be converted to an eSATA port with

the included adapter. ( pic 5.1-E )

(2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3 and

plug the cable into an available outlet. ( pic 5.1-E )

(3) Turn onthe NexStar3 via the powerswitch.(pic5.1-E)

(4) Your operatingsystemshould detect theNexStar3

and automatically install the necessary drivers

Once your operating system finishes settingup the

NexStar 3, it will mount your hard drive. On Mac OS

systems, the new volume should appear on the

desktop. On a Windows PC,the new volume will

appear under My Computer.

(5) Your NexStar 3 External Hard Drive is now ready

for use.

For new hard drives, you will need to initialize

andpartitionyourhard drive beforeitwillappear

in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop.

Please refer to your hard drive manufacturer's

documentation or read the"Creating a New

Partition" section of this manual.

NOTE :

USB 2.0 Cable

eSATA Cable

Firewire Cable

SATA

IEEE

1394

IEEE

1394

SATA

(1)

(2)

(3)

( pic 5.1-E )

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