Vantec NexStar-DX User manual

External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure

USB 3.0 External Interface

USER’S MANUAL

Package Contents:

External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure

USB 3.0 External Interface

1 NexStar DX

2 USB 3.0 Cable

3 AC Power Cord

4 User’s Manual

5 Installation Screws

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 third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure

USB 3.0 External Interface

Table of Contents:

Table of Contents

Introduction

Specications/Features

System Requirements

Parts Layout

Installation

Warranty

Contact

1.Introduction:

With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25”

Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25” opti-

cal drive to your existing system. The Nex-

Star DX connects to your computer through

USB 3.0, oering speeds up to 5Gbps and

even supports Blu-ray drives! The NexStar

DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any

5.25” device, such as a DVD burner, to any

notebook or desktop computer. Because

you don’t have to open your computer, you

will not have to worry about voiding your

existing warranty or dealing with messy

wires. The integrated fan and aluminum

case keeps your device cool and operating

at optimum conditions. The NexStar DX

External 5.25” Enclosure is the smart way to

upgrade any computer.

Introduction

2.Specications/Features:

5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

Features:

• Transfer Rate Up to 5Gbps w/USB 3.0.

• Easily Add a 5.25” SATA Device to Any System with USB.

• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting.

• Integrated Cooling Fan.

• Easy Installation Without Opening Your Computer.

• Aluminum Case.

Specications:

• Model: NST-530S3-BK

• Device Support: CD-ROM/R/RW, DVD-ROM/RW, Blu-ray

• Device Size: 5.25”

• Internal Interface: SATA

• External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1)

• Power Supply: Integrated Power Supply

• Material: Aluminum

• Dimension: 252x 172 x 49 mm

*Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates

Specications /Features

3.System Requirements:

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7

1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specications

2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 3.0 specications

Mac OS 10.6* & greater

1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specications

2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 3.0 specications

System Requirements

4.Parts Layout:

5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

Parts Layout

5.Installation:

5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

5.1. Hardware Installation:

(1) Remove the back plate from the

enclosure.

(2) Slide the tray out from the housing.

(3) Insert the 5.25” device into the

enclosure.

Installation

(4) Connect the SATA data and power

connector to the device as shown.

(6) Tighten the 4 screws on both sides of

5.25” device.

Installation

(5) Align the device so that the front of

the device is ushed with the front of

the NexStar® DX.

SATA Data and

Power Connector

External5.25ÓO

pticalDriveEnclosure

USB3.0ExternalInterface

(7) Slide the housing back into the

aluminum housing and attach the

back plane with the screws provided.

Installation

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