3.5” SATA to USB 3.
Package Contents: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 1 2 3 4 5 NexStar HX Enclosure USB 3.0 Cable eSATA Cable Power Adapter User’s Manual 1 2 3 4 5 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan USER’S MANUAL 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.
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02 2. Specifications/Features ................................................................................... 03 3. System Requirements ..........................................................................................04 4. Parts Layout ................................................................................................................
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.
2. Specifications/Features: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.
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 . For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications support USB 3.0 specifications 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must 3.
4. Parts Layout: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 80mm Fan er Pow Power eSATA USB 3.
5. Installation: 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan 5.1. Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: (1) Carefully unscrew the two screws and slide the aluminum cover outward to open (figure 5.1-A) ( 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) ( figure 5.
(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-C ) (4) Slide the aluminum cover back on and fasten the two screws. (figure 5.1-D) ( figure 5.
NOTE : Connecting the NexStar to your computer: USB 3.0 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 documentation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section of this manual. (1) Connect the type (B) USB connector to the NexStar and the type (A) USB connector to an available USB port on your system.
6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX : NexStar HX SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure: Windows XP/Vista/7: Mac OS: Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased. Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased.
7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 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. In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 TB's, you will need an operating system that supports GUID Partitioning Table. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through the GPT.
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 .
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. “New Volume (Z:)”) This will conclude the Hard Drive Formatting guide.
8. Warranty: The NexStar HX comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts. Also, check for any cosmetic flaws.