Vantec Desktop PC NST-360FBSU-BK User manual

USER’S MANUAL
QUAD INTERFACE

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Package Contents:
NexStar 3 3.5” SATA to USB/eSATA/
1394a/1394b External Hard Drive Enclosure
13.5" HDD Enclosure
2Power Adapter
3eSATA Cable
4SATA to eSATA Bracket
5USB Cable
61394b Cable
71394b to 1394a Converter Cable
8Enclosure Stand
9User’s Manual
10 Installation Screws
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USER’S MANUAL
EXTERNAL 3.5” HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE
USB 2.0/eSATA/FireWire 800/400 INTERFACE
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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02
2. Specifications/Features
NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure .........................................................................03
3. System Requirements ......................................................................................04
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.........................................................................................................................09
5.4 eSATA Mode ....................................................................................................................10
5.5 FireWire 800/400(1394b/1394a) Mode ...................................................................10
6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3
NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................11
7. Creating A New Partition ..............................................................................12
8. Troubleshooting/FAQ
NexStar 3 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................15
9. Warranty .........................................................................................................................17
10.Contact ...........................................................................................................................17
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents:

Introduction
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NST-360FBSU-BK
1. 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. With its quad external interface
design: USB 2.0, FireWire 400(1394a), FireWire
800(1394b) and eSATA, it will meet all your
connection needs. The NexStar 3 is an ideal way
to store and transfer large amounts of data in an
enclosure that matches your style!

Specifications/Features
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2. Specifications/Features:
NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
Specifications:
• Model: NST-360FBSU-BK
• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive
• Device Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA I/II
• External Interface: USB 2.0/eSATA/1394a/1394b
• HD Capacity: Up to 1 TB
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Material: Aluminum
• Dimension: 206 x 123 x 33mm
• 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)
• Transfer Rates Up to 800Mbps With FireWire 800(1394b)
• Hot-Swappable: Plug And Play Without Rebooting
• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power/HDD Activity
Features:
FireWire800/ 400
USB2.0 port
Power connection
eSATA port
Powerswitch
SATA
IEEE
1394

3. System Requirements:
System Requirements
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Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
1. USB port, internal SATA port, eSATA
port, FireWire 400(1394a) port, or
FireWire 800 (1394b) port.
2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specifications
3. For SATA speeds , the system must
support SATA specifications
4. For FireWire 800(1394b) speeds, the
system must support 1394b specifications.
5. For FireWire 400(1394a) speeds, the
system must support 1394a specifications.
Mac G3 processor & greater(G4 for 1394b)
Mac OS 10.2 & greater
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. For SATA speeds , the system must
support SATA specifications
4. For FireWire 800(1394b) speeds, the
system must support 1394b specifications.
5. For FireWire 400(1394a) speeds, the
system must support 1394a specifications.

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

5. Installation:
Installation
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NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
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.
Preparing the NexStar 3:
(1) Remove the side of the NexStar 3 with the
power and USB connection ports. If it has
previously been screwed in place,remove
the screws first.
(2)Carefully slide out the side approximately
3 inches. ( pic 5.1-A )
(3) Unplug the red and white cable for the LED.
(4) Slide out the rest of the side.
5.1. Hardware Installation:
( pic 5.1-A )

Installation
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(1) Connect the SATA connector and power cable to
the hard drive as pictured below. ( pic 5.1-B )
(3) Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the
screws provided.
(4) Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing.
Be sure to reconnect the LED cable before closing the unit.
When reinserting the caddy,also be sure to align the top
of the caddy with the guides on the housing.
( pic 5.1-D )
(2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the
holes on the back of the drive caddy.
( pic 5.1-C )
Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3:
( pic 5.1-B )
( pic 5.1-C )
( pic 5.1-D )

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Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer:
(1) Connect the type (B) USB connectortotheNexStar3
and the type (A) USB connector to an available
USB 1.1/2.0 port on your system.
Or
Connect the FireWire 800 or 400 cable from an
available FireWire port on your system to either
FireWire port on the NexStar 3. The other FireWire
port is used for daisy chain.
Or
Connect the eSATA connector to the NexStar 3
and to the eSATA port on your system. An internal
SATA port can be converted to an eSATA port with
the included adapter. ( pic 5.1-E )
(2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3 and
plug the cable into an available outlet. ( pic 5.1-E )
(3) Turn onthe NexStar3 via the powerswitch.(pic5.1-E)
(4) Your operatingsystemshould detect theNexStar3
and automatically install the necessary drivers
Once your operating system finishes settingup the
NexStar 3, it will mount your hard drive. On Mac OS
systems, the new volume should appear on the
desktop. On a Windows PC,the new volume will
appear under My Computer.
(5) Your NexStar 3 External Hard Drive is now ready
for use.
For new hard drives, you will need to initialize
andpartitionyourhard drive beforeitwillappear
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.
NOTE :
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USB 2.0 Cable
eSATA Cable
Firewire Cable
SATA
IEEE
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IEEE
1394
SATA
(1)
(2)
(3)
( pic 5.1-E )