Vantec Nexstar 3 Super Speed User manual

USER’S MANUAL

Package Contents:
NexStar 3 3.5” SATA to SuperSpeed USB 3.0
External Hard Drive Enclosure
13.5" HDD Enclosure
2Power Adapter
3USB 3.0 Cable
4Enclosure Stand
5User’s Manual
6Installation Screws
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.
*All other third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
USER’SMANUAL
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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02
2. Specifications/Features
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NexStar3 SuperSpeed External 3.5”HDD Enclosure
NexStar3 SuperSpeed External 3.5”HDD Enclosure
NexStar3 SuperSpeed External 3.5”HDD Enclosure
3. System Requirements..........................................................................................04
4. Parts Layout
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5. Installation
5.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................06
6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3
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7. Creating A New Partition ..................................................................................10
8. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................13
9. Contact ...............................................................................................................................13
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents:

Introduction
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NST-380S3-BK
1. Introduction:
Transferring files has just gotten a whole lot faster
with the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0
External Hard Drive Enclosure. Integrated with the
latest USB 3.0 technology, performance is increased
by 10 fold offering maximum speeds of up to 5
Gbps. With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the
Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External
Hard Drive Enclosure 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.
The NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard
Drive Enclosure is an ideal way of storing and
transferring large amounts of data in an enclosure
that matches your style!

Specifications/Features
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2. Specifications/Features:
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
Specifications:
• Model: NST-380S3-BK
• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive
• Device Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA I/II
*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com
• External Interface: USB 3.0
• HD Capacity: Up to 2 TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Material: Aluminum
• Dimension: 206 x 123 x 33mm
• Attractive Mirror Finish Design
• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps With USB 3.0
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps With USB 2.0
• Backward-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed
• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
Features:
USB3.0 Port
Power Connection
Power Switch

3. System Requirements:
System Requirements
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MicrosoftWindows2000/XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 10.4 & greater
1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specifications
2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 specifications
1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specifications
2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 specifications

4. Parts Layout:
Parts Layout
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NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5”HDD Enclosure:
Hard Drive Caddy
Aluminum Housing
LED Cable
SATA/Power Connector

5. Installation:
Installation
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NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:
Preparing the hard drive:
(1)
Preparing the NexStar 3:
(figure 5.1-A )
5.1. Hardware Installation:
( figure 5.1-A )
If there are jumper settings on the hard
drive, please set the hard drive jumpers to
MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please
refer to the manufacturer's documentation
of your hard drive for further information
on your jumper settings.
Remove the side of the NexStar 3
SuperSpeed with the power and USB
connection ports. If it has previously been
screwed in place, remove the screws first.
Carefully slide out the hard drive caddy for
approximately 3 inches.
Unplug the red and white cable for the LED.
You may slide out the hard drive caddy.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed:
( figure 5.1-B )
( figure 5.1-C )
( figure 5.1-D )
( figure 5.1-C )
(2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the
holes on the back of the drive caddy and secure
the hard drive with the screws provided.
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( figure 5.1-B )
(1) Connect the SATA and power connector to
the hard drive as pictured.
(3) 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 caddy with the
guide rails within the housing.
( figure 5.1-D)

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Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer:
( figure 5.1-E )
(figure 5.1-E )
Connect the type (B) USB connector to the
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed and the type (A) USB
connector to an available USB port on your
system.
Connect the power cable to the NexStar 3
SuperSpeed and plug the cable into an
available outlet.
Turn on the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed via the
power switch.
Your operating system should detect the
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed and automatically install
the necessary drivers. Once your operating
system finishes setting up the NexStar 3, it will
mount your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the
new volume should appear on desktop. On a
Windows PC, the new volume will appear
under My Computer.
Your NexStar 3 SuperSpeed External Hard Drive
is now ready for use.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
If you can see the USB icon in the system tray ,
but there is no any disk appear in your computer,
pleaseconfirm your hard disk is partitioned.
NOTE :
Please be careful and plug the power adapter
to yourenclosure properly.
See figures below. ( figure 5.1-F, figure 5.1-G )
WARNING :
( figure 5.1-F )( figure 5.2-G)
(1)
(2)
(3)
( figure 5.1-E )
USB 3.0 Cable
NOTE :
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 documen-
tation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section
of this manual.