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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Specifications/Features 3. System Requirements 4. Parts Layout 5. Installation 6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX4 7. Hardware Formatting Guide 8. Warranty 10. Contact Table of Contents... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 HX4 enclosure. Introduction... -
Page 5: Specifications/Features
2.Specifications/Features: Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan Features: • Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive • Vents To Intake Cool Air • Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0 •... -
Page 6: System Requirements
3.System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 10.4 & greater 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications support USB 2.0 specifications 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must 2. -
Page 7: Parts Layout
4.Parts Layout: Power LED HDD1 LED HDD2 LED HDD3 LED HDD4 LED Tray lock HDD Tray Power ON/OFF switch eSATA port USB 3.0 port Fan speed control Power Jack Parts Layout... -
Page 8: Installation
5.Installation: Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 5.1.Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: (1) Push lock to the left to unlock the HDD tray. ( figure 5.1-A ) ( figure 5.1-A ) (2) Take out the HDD tray ( figure 5.1-B ) ( figure 5.1-B ) - Page 9 (3) Carefully install the hard drive into the tray. Be sure the fasten the screws firmly to the tray. ( figure 5.1-C ) ( figure 5.1-C ) (4) Reinsert the HDD tray into the case. ( figure 5.1-D ) ( figure 5.1-D) (5) Push lock to the right to lock the HDD tray.
- Page 10 Connecting the NexStar to your computer: USB 3.0 NOTE: Connect the type (B) USB connector to the For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and NexStar and the type (A) USB connector to an partition your hard drive before it will appear in available USB port on your system.
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Page 11: Disconnecting The Nexstar Hx4
6.Disconnecting the NexStar HX4: Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7: Mac OS: Make sure all operations using the hard Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased. drive within the NexStar has ceased. -
Page 12: Hardware Formatting Guide
7.Hard Drive Formatting Guide Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan • You may format your Hard Drive by using the USB connection. • Please make sure your External Enclosure is turned on and connected to the PC before formatting the Hard Drive. - Page 13 STEP3: Right-click on the “Unallocated” box and select “New Partition”. (Disk number may vary) STEP4: The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Please follow the “New Partition Wizard” step by step instructions to complete the Hard Drive formatting procedure Hard Drive Formatting Guide...
- Page 14 STEP5: Once the Hard Drive formatting procedure is completed, the Hard Drive will be recognized as a “New Volume” (New Volume drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)” ) STEP6: Double-click “My Computer”. You will see “New Volume” appear on your PC (Drive letter may vary i.e.
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Page 15: Warranty
9.Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2011 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Warranty/Contact...