Vantec NexStar 3 User manual
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USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... pg. 2
2. Specifications/Features
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ............................................................................... pg. 3
3. System Requirements .................................................................................................................... pg. 4
4. Parts Layout
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................................................................................. pg. 5
5. Installation
NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure
5.1. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... pg. 6
5.2. Driver Installation ............................................................................................................ pg. 8
6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ................................................................................ pg. 10
7. Creating A New Partition .............................................................................................................. pg. 11
8. Troubleshooting/FAQ
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure .............................................................................. pg. 14
9. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................. pg. 16
10. Contact ............................................................................................................................................. pg. 16
Introduction
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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.
The NexStar 3 utilizes USB 2.0,offering speeds up to 480Mbps, Firewire providing speeds
of up to 400Mbps, or SATA with speeds of up to 3Gbps.* The NexStar 3 is the ideal way
to store your personal data in an enclosure that matches your style!
NST-360UFS-BK
Specifications/Features
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2. Specifications/Features:
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
Specifications:
• Interface: SATA to USB 2.0 / eSATA / Firewire
• Dimension: 206mm x 123mm x 33mm
Features:
• Aluminum casing cools down your hard drive
• Transfer Rates Up to 12Mbps With USB 1.1
• Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps With USB 2.0
• Transfer Rates Up to 3GBPS With eSATA
• Transfer Rates Up to 400Mbps With Firewire
• Hot-swappable: Plug and play without rebooting!
• Attractive blue LED indicates power/HDD activity
Parts Layout
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4. Parts Layout:
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
LED Cable
Aluminum Housing
Hard Drive Caddy
SATA/Power Cable
Installation
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5. Installation:
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
5.1. Hardware Installation:
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.
3) Unplug the red and white cable for the LED.
4) Slide out the rest of the side.
Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3:
1) Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below.
Installation
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2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the holes on the back of the drive
caddy. See picture below.
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.
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