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Vantec Desktop PC NST-360FBSU-BK User Manual

External 3.5" hard drive enclosure usb 2.0/esata/firewire 800/400 interface
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  • Page 1 Q U A D I N T E R F A C E U S E R ’ S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package Contents: NexStar 3 3.5” SATA to USB/ eSATA/ 1394a/ 1394b External Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5" HDD Enclosure Power Adapter eSATA Cable SATA to eSATA Bracket USB Cable 1394b Cable 1394b to 1394a Converter Cable Enclosure Stand User’s Manual Installation Screws TRADEMARKS MS-DOS,Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ...02 2. Specifications/Features NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ... 03 3. System Requirements 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...

  • Page 4: 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.

  • Page 5: Specifications/Features

    2. Specifications/Features: NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure: Features: • 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) •...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    3. 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 Fire Wire 800 (1394b) port. 2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications 3.

  • Page 7: Parts Layout

    4. Parts Layout: NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure Aluminum Housing LED Cable SATA/Power connector Hard Drive Caddy Parts Layout...

  • Page 8: Nexstar 3 External 3.5" Hdd Enclosure 5.1 Hardware Installation

    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.
  • Page 9 Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3: (1) Connect the SATA connector and power cable to the hard drive as pictured below. (2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the holes on the back of the drive caddy. ( pic 5.1-C ) (3) Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the screws provided.
  • Page 10 Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer: (1) Connect the type (B) USB connector to the NexStar 3 and the type (A) USB connector to an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system. Connect the Fire Wire 800 or 400 cable from an available FireWire port on your system to either FireWire port on the NexStar 3.

  • Page 11: System Set Up

    5.2 System Set Up Some tips before connecting your external storage enclosure : • Please confirm that your system supports SATA. • If your system does not support SATA, please install a SATA host card. • To enable auto mount for SATA, your system must support Plug and Play.

  • Page 12: Esata Mode

    5.4 eSATA Mode Use in Vista X86、Vista 64 bit、Windows XP、 Windows 2000 and MAC OS No driver is required for Vista X86, Vista 64-bit, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Mac OS 10.2 or higher. NexStar 3 does not support Windows 98, Windows ME and Mac OS 10.1 or older in eSATA mode.

  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Nexstar

    6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3: NexStar 3 External3.5" HDD Enclosure: Windows 2000/ XP/Vista: (1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 3 has ceased. (2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 3 . (3) Double click the green "Unplug or EJect Hardware "...

  • Page 14: Creating A New Partition

    7. Creating A New Partition: FOR Windows 2000 /XP/ Vista : users (1) Right click on "My Computer" and choose "Manage". ( pic 7-A ) (2) Under "Storage" on the LEFT pane, select "Disk Management" (3) Windows should now give you the option to initialize the disk.
  • Page 15 My Computer, ready to use. (8) Once complete,you should now be able to see the drive in Windows Explorer. ( pic 7-D ) ( pic 7-C ) ( pic 7-D ) Creating a New Partition VANTEC VANTEC( E : )
  • Page 16 3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. The Disk Utility window will open. Select the volume labeled Vantec Desktop Hard Disk from the list of available hard disks on thw left side of the window. 5. Select the Partition tab.

  • Page 17: About The Hard Disk

    8. Troubleshooting / FAQ : About the Hard Disk： 1. I can only find the USB icon in the system tray, but can’t find the hard disk in “MY COMPUTER” after hardware installation ? 2. Does the NexStar 3 have any compatibility issue with any 3.5 inches SATA HDD ? 3.
  • Page 18 About the USB Disk Function： 1. Does the NexStar 3 support USB bus-power ? About the eSATA Function : 2. Why I can not find the disk in my computer after plug in eSATA cable ? About the WINDOWS OS： 3.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    10. Contact : Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2008 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Warranty /Contact...

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