Vantec NexStar SX NST-203C3-SV Installation Manual

CAUTION
Static Sensitive Devices
Handle with Care
KNOW YOUR M.2 MODULE SIZE
To install your M.2 SSD module correctly, please follow the steps listed:
M.2 Card
80 mm
22x80 mm
60 mm
42 mm
22x60 mm
22x42 mm
For your M.2 22x60 or 22x42,
Use instruction on this page
For your M.2 22x80 size,
Use instruction on the back page
Push down to secure
screw from bottom
Use SCREW-B
4
. Push down the module and secure it with the
screw (SCREW-B) from the back of the PCB on
to NUT-A.
This enclosure support SATA SSD using
"B" Key or "B+M" Key.
This enclosure DO NOT support NVMe
or PCIe M-Key Module.
NVMe M-Key SATA SSD B+M Key
X
AHCI M-Key SATA SSD B Key
USB-C
X
1
. Verify the package contents.
Use SCREW-C (black) and NUT-D
5
. Insert the PCB back carefully by putting the
connector side into the enclosure rst aligning
the USB-C and Lock Switch port to the opening
correctly.
USB-C
NUT-A
USB-A
NUT-D
SCREW-B
SCREW-C
2
. Hold the enclosure at the angle
shown to remove the cover. Note
SCREW-E
the cover latch for locking the
cover on one end.
6
. Once the M.2 is secured, replace the cover shown.
Note the cover latch. Secure the cover using two
SCREW-E to hold the cover in place.
Note: The connecting direction
of the cable is xed and the
enclosure would not work in
the opposite direction.
USB-C or
USB-A
7
. Connect single end USB-C to your enclosure and
the other end to your computer USB-C or to USB
Type A port ( NOT both ).
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M.2 SATA SSD to USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C Enclosure
3
. Please tilt the enclosure and carefully take the PCB out.
Insert at an angle the M.2 Module into the M.2 interface
with label face up. Insert NUT-A as shown
USB-C
Write-Protect mode
NOTE :
For Write-Protect to function correctly, You MUST adjust Read
Only or Read/Write mode before connecting USB to Computer
Preparing the newly installed SSD for use:
All NEW USB storage needs to be initialized, partition and
formatted for the Operating System you are using before it
can store data. For Windows OS, use Disk Management and
USB-C
for OS X, use Disk Utility.
If the M.2 is not new and have important data already on
emory module, DO NOT initialize, it will erase
the m
all the DATA.
For detail, instruction refers to the FAQ
storage, Hard Drive, or SSD for use with a system"
support section at www.vantecusa.com
Use NUT-A
LED
LED Activity :
RED - Read Only mode
White - Read / Write mode
"How to preparing a New
on our website
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