Vantec NexStar NST-DP100S3 User manual

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User Manual
Model: NST-DP100S3

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Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS AND PACKAGE CONTENTS
HDD DUPLICATOR
HARD DRIVE INSERTION AND REMOVAL
USING THE HDD DUPLICATOR FOR HARD DRIVE
DUPLICATION
USING THE HDD DUPLICATOR AS A HARD DRIVE
DOCK
WARRANTY
CONTACT
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Introduction:
The Vantec NexStar HDD Duplicator is a versatile storage device for
duplicating hard drives as well as a high capacity USB 3.0 storage.
The simple docking design oers quick access and removal of
your hard drives for storage or data duplication. With its’ built-in
one-button cloning; you can copy sector-by-sector as a standalone
device without even connecting to a computer. When connected
to a computer, the device transforms into a SuperSpeed USB 3.0
storage device for up to 2 high capacity hard drives. Whether your
need is storage or duplication, the Vantec NexStar HDD Duplicator
is the perfect solution.

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System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows® Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.4 & Greater
For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specications
Features:
Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator Dock
One Button Sector-by-Sector Cloning
LED Display Lights For Duplication Status and Progress
Hard Drive Dock Design For Quick and Easy Access
Multi-Function: Duplication or Storage Mode
Supports Two 2.5” or 3.5”SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
USB 3.0 Transfer Rates With Hard Drive Dock Mode

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Package Contents:
NexStar HDD Duplicator
USB 3.0 Cable
Power Adapter
User’s Manual
Specications:
Model:
Device Support:
Device Size:
Internal Interface:
External Interface:
HD Capacity:
Power Supply:
Material:
Dimensions:
OS Support:
NST-DP100S3
SATA I/II/III Hard Drive
2.5” or 3.5” Hard Drive
SATA
USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1)
Up to 8.0 TB*
AC Adapter
Aluminum & Plastic
150mm(L) x 108mm(W) x 61.5mm (H)
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X 10.4 & Greater
*Check our website www.vantecusa for any updates.

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HDD Duplicator:
Front View
1. Link
2. Power
3. HDD1
4. HDD2
5. Duplicator Button
Rear View
6. USB 3.0 port
7. Power Connector
8. Power Switch
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Top View
9. HDD1 Eject Button
10. HDD1 Slot
11. HDD2 Eject Button
12. HDD2 Slot
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HARD DRIVE INSERTION AND REMOVAL:
1. Note the location of SATA connector in the slot
2. Align the 2.5”or 3.5” HDD/SSD SATA connector on the drive with the connector
in the slot (Due to the size of 2.5”HDD/SSD, make sure to align the connector
carefully for proper insertion)
3. Insert the drive straight down until the connection is secured
4. To remove, locate the Eject button corresponding to the drive you are
removing, press the Eject button slowly while holding the drive as it disconnect
from the SATA connector.
NOTE:
FOR DUPLICATION: Make sure your Main Drive is in HDD1 and slave in HDD2.
DO NOT remove or insert any drive while the power is ON. You may damage the drive(s)
and/or the Duplicator.
Align SATA Connector
Master Drive
Slave Drive
Insert HDD Remove HDD

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USING THE HDD DUPLICATOR FOR HARD
DRIVE DUPLICATION:
1. Following the instructions for inserting the drives on page 8
IMPORTANT: DUPLICATION IS FROM HDD1 TO HDD2.
2. Connect the power adapter to wall outlet and to the HDD Duplicator
3. Make sure there are no connection on the USB
4. Turn on the power switch on the back [All LED will ash and Power LED will stay ON]
5. Let the drive spin up to speed for 15-20 seconds
6. Press and hold the duplicator button for 5 seconds and the Duplication operation will start.
7. Each LED represents 25% completion. It is only when every 25% of HDD1 is duplicated to
HDD2 that such LED will remain constantly on, leaving the other LED(s) scrolling back and forth.
When Duplication operation is fully completed, all LEDs will ash regularly until the device is
power o
NOTE:
If the Duplication fails, the LED on HDD2 will be red.
HDD1
HDD2

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HDD DUPLICATION LED STATUS:
LED Status
Both HDD inserted
Duplication started Solid Orange LED for every 25% done incrementally
Orange LED moving back and forth
Orange LED blinking
RED
Duplication in progress
Duplication complete
Duplication Failure
LINK
25%
POWER
50%
HDD2
100%
HDD1
75%

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ABOUT DUPLICATION:
1. All data in HDD2 will be deleted once duplication starts.
2. The capacity of HDD2 must be equal or bigger than HDD1. If the capacity for
HDD2 is bigger than HDD1, the capacity remaining in HDD2 upon completion of
the duplication can be formulated to a new partition. Follow the HDD formatting
guide in this manual for further instructions.
3. If the original drive was initialized using MBR, the copied drive will be MBR
upon completion. If the original drive was initialized using GUID Partition Table
(GPT), the copied drive will in GUID Partition Table (GPT) upon completion.
4. Using of both of the same HDDs under the same OS after clone operation
completes may result in drive’s signature conict, thus having the 2nd HDD
unrecognized & forced to “Oine”status. To have both HDDs work under the
same OS, right click the “Oine” wording and select “Online”. Doing so will have
this HDD assigned with a new drive’s signature, which makes it NOT identical to
the source Hard drive (HDD1). This practice will is not recommended for those
intending to use the cloned Hard Drive (HDD2) as a system or replacement drive
with the original HDD.

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USING THE HDD DUPLICATOR AS A HARD DRIVE
DOCK:
1. Turn on your computer
2. Following the instructions for Inserting the drive(s) on page 8
3. Connect the power adapter to wall outlet and to the HDD Duplicator
4. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the duplicator and the other end to a USB 3.0/2.0 port on your
computer
5. Turn on the power switch on the back [HDD(s), Power and Link LED will ash and stay ON]
6. If the drive inserted is a brand new drive, you will have to initialize, partition and format
the drive for the rst time. If the drive inserted is an older drive with data, you should see an
acknowledgement from the computer that the drive is ready for use.
7. For instruction on initializing the new hard drive, please refer to the FAQ in the support
section of our website. www.vantecusa.com
NOTE:
DO NOT remove or insert any drive while the
power is ON. You may damage the drive(s) and/or
the Duplicator.

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POWER SAVING MODE STATUS:
Hard Drive Dock will be in standby when System enters into
Sleep or Hibernation mode.
HDD DOCK LED STATUS:
LED Status
Connected to PC/Mac
Power On
HDD1 inserted
HDD2 inserted
HDD1/HDD2 inserted
RED
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE Flash
during R/W
activity
BLUE Flash
during R/W
activity
BLUE Flash
during R/W
activity
BLUE Flash
during R/W
activity
LINK POWER HDD2HDD1

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ABOUT HARD DRIVE DOCK:
1. If you are using hard drives over 2TB, make sure the OS you are using can
support GUID Partition Table (GPT) and the drive is formatted correctly.
2. This device is designed to support 2.5” and 3.5” using standard SATA HDD/
SSDs. Other hard drives using non-standard placement of the SATA interface is
not support.
3. This device detects PC power status and turn on & o itself automatically.
When PC power o and/or hibernates, HDD(s) spin down and all LEDs o, except
that Power LED remains constantly on in red until main power is shut down.
4. In some OS, when system reaches sleep mode, only monitor and peripheral
are turned o while motherboard is powered on. In this case, HDD and LED will
be still on.
5. To enhance smart power synchronization, do not turn o main power of this
device.
6. The equipped USB3.0 port is backward compatible with USB2.0 PC/notebook
by simply plug and play.
7. This device only supports HDDs of 512byte sectors. HDDs that use 4KB
sector (the advanced format) will be asked for formatting before it can come to
operation. All data will be lost. Make sure you backup all data before using 4KB
sector HDD with this device.

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CONTACT:
Vantec Thermal Technologies
www.vantecusa.com
Warranty:
The NexStar 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 aws. If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic
defects, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the
unit immediately and ask for a replacement.

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目錄:
目錄
產品介紹
系統需求與產品特色
產品規格與包裝內容
操作介面
硬碟抽取方式
使用本裝置進行硬碟複製功能
使用本裝置進行硬碟儲存功能
產品保固
聯絡我們
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產品介紹:
凡達克傳輸方塊Clone是一多用途的硬碟複製與儲存裝置，且支
援USB 3.0傳輸介面。簡便的基座式設計，提供您快速的操作方
式，無論是存取硬碟內容或者複製硬碟，都可輕鬆的完成。透
過內建的 ”一鍵複製” 功能，不必連接到電腦即可進行 ”硬碟對硬
碟”的獨立複製。當連接到電腦時，本裝置將變成一USB 3.0介面
之硬碟外接座，最多可安裝2顆硬碟。無論您需要的是硬碟外接
座的傳輸與儲存功能，或者是想複製硬碟資料，凡達克傳輸方塊
Clone都可提供您完整且方便的解決方案。

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系統需求:
Microsoft Windows® Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.4 或以上
For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specications
產品特色:
本機硬碟拷貝功能
單鍵啟動一對一複製功能
LED顯示複製進度與硬碟狀態
可快速更換硬碟
複合式功能:可進行複製或標準外接座功能
支援兩個2.5” 或3.5” SATAI/II/III硬碟
外接座模式時可使用USB3.0傳輸速度

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包裝內容:
傳輸方塊 Clone
USB 3.0 傳輸線
專用電源變壓器
使用手冊
產品規格:
型號:
支援裝置:
裝置規格:
內部介面:
外部介面:
硬碟容量:
電源形式:
材質:
產品尺寸:
系統支援:
NST-DP100S3
SATA I/II/III 硬碟
2.5” 或 3.5” 硬碟
SATA
USB 3.0 (向下相容 USB 2.0 & 1.1)
最高可至 8.0 TB*
專用電源變壓器
鋁 & 塑膠
150mm(L) x 108mm(W) x 61.5mm (H)
Windows® Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X 10.4 或以上
*請至官網 www.vantecusa 以獲得最新資訊。

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操作介面:
前視圖
1. 連線狀態
2. 電源狀態
3. HDD1
4. HDD2
5. 單鍵複製按鈕
後視圖
6. USB 3.0 埠
7. 電源插孔
8. 電源開關
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