Vantec Vantec HX User manual

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA

External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

USER’S MANU A L

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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA

External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

NexStar HX Enclosure

USB 3.0 Cable

eSATA Cable

Power Adapter

User’s Manual

3.5” S ATAt o USB 3.0 & eS ATA

Exte rnal Har d Drive E nclosu re w/ Fan

US E R ’S MA N U A L

1 2

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

2. Specifications/Features 03

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

4. Parts Layout 05

5. Installation ...................................................................................................................06

6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX .................................................................. 09

7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide

.....................................................................10

8. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................13

9. Contact ...............................................................................................................................13

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

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Introduction

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, transfer, copy your data quick

and easily with the Vantec NexStar HX enclosure.

Specifications/Features

2. Specifications/Features:

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

Specifications:

• Model: NST-330SU3

• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive

• Device Size: 3.5”

• Internal Interface: SATA

*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com

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

• HD Capacity: Up to 3 TB*

• Power Supply: AC Adapter

• Material:

Aluminum & Plastic

• Fan: 80mm

• Dimension:

180 x 142 x 55mm

• 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

Features:

Power

3. System Requirements:

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 10.4 &greater

1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specifications

.For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 3.0 specifications

For eSATA Speeds, the System Must

Support eSATA Specifications

1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specifications

2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 3.0 specifications

3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must

Support eSATA Specifications

4. Parts Layout:

Parts Layout

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

Power

80mm Fan Power

eSATA

USB 3.0

5. Installation:

Installation

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

5.1. Hardware Installation:

Installing the hard drive:

( figure 5.1-A )

( figure 5.1-B )

(1) Carefully unscrew the two screws and

slide the aluminum cover outward to open

(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)

Installation

(figure 5.1-C )

(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-D)

(4) Slide the aluminum cover back on and

fasten the two screws.

(figure 5.1-D)

Installation

Connecting the NexStar to your computer:

( figure 5.1-E )

(figure5.1-E)

Connect the type (B) USB connector to the

NexStar and the type (A) USB connector

to an available USB port on your system.

Connect the power cable to the NexStar

and plug the cable into an available

outlet.

Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.

Your operating system should detect the

NexStar and automatically install the

necessary drivers. Once your operating

system finishes setting up the NexStar , it will

mount your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the

new volume should appear on desktop. On a

Windows PC, the new volume will appear

under My Computer.

Your NexStar External Hard Drive is now

ready for use.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

If you can see the USB icon in the system tray ,

but there is no any disk appear in your computer,

pleaseconfirm your hard disk is partitioned.

NOTE :

For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and

partition your hard drive before it will appear in

Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please

refer to your hard drive manufacturer's documen-

tation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section

of this manual.

eSATA

USB 3.0

Connect the eSATA to the NexStar and to an

available eSATA port on your system.

Connect the power cable to the NexStar

and plug the cable into an available

outlet. ( figure 5.1-E )

Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.

( figure 5.1-E )

Your operating system should detect the

NexStar and automatically install the

necessary drivers. Once your operating

system finishes setting up the NexStar,

it will mount your hard drive. On

Mac OS systems, the new volume should

appear on desktop. On a Windows PC, the new

volume will appear under My Computer.

Your NexStar External Hard Drive is

now ready for use.

NOTE :

(7)

eSATA Cable

Power

(6)

(8)

(figure5.1-E)

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