Vantec NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock NST-D200SU User manual

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Model:NST-D200SU
User’s Manual
SATA to eSATA & USB 2.0

1.Introduction
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2.System Requirements
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4.Installation
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5.Removal
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6.Driver Installation
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Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
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Windows ME .......................................................................................................... 9
Mac OS 9.0 or later ............................................................................................... 10
Mac OS 8.6
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7. Warranty
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Table of Contents
Features/Specifications

1.Introduct
2.System Requirements
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1.Introduction
Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible or Mac G3 processor & greater
Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.6 & greater
USB or SATA-equipped system.
For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications.
For eSATA , the system must support Port Multiplier (PM) specifications for dual hard drives.
The Vantec NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap hard drives
to your computer. It gives you the flexibility of connecting two SATA I/II hard drive to your computer via
USB 2.0 or eSATA connection without opening up your computer case or installing into an enclosure.
Simply insert up to two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA I/II hard drives into the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock
and you are ready to transfer, copy, or backup files. Quick and easy, the Vantec NexStar Dual Bay Hard
Drive Dock is the perfect solution to access your hard drives in seconds.
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Features ：
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Install and Access Hard Drives in Seconds
Simple to Use Design
Eject Button for Easy Removal of Hard Drive
Supports two 2.5"/3.5" SATA I/II Hard Drive up to 3 TB
Add Storage to Any System with USB or eSATA
Plug & Play
Attractive Blue LED Power & HDD Activity Light
Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps w/USB 2.0
Transfer Rates Up to 3Gb/s w/SATA
Conveniently store and copy the data from disk to disk
3.Features/Specifications

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Package Includes ：
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NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock
USB Cable
eSATA Cable
SATA to eSATA Bracket
Power Adapter
Power Cable
User Manual
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Specifications
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Model
Device Support
Device Size
Internal Interface
External Interface
Material
Dimension
HDD Capacity
Power Supply
：NST-D200SU
：SATA I/II Hard Drive
：2.5”or 3.5”
：SATA
：USB 2.0 & eSATA
：Plastic
：140 x 118 x 88 mm
：Up to 2TB
：Dual 5V/12V 3A

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4.Installation
Note: For eSATA connections, the system must support Port Multiplier (PM) specifications to
read both hard drives.
USB 2.0
Cable
eSATA
OR
Cable
Power
Cable
SATA
1. Connect the power adapter to the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock.
2. Connect the USB or eSATA Cable to the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock and attach the other end to
your computer.

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3. Insert 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD into the slot.
Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock

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Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock
3-1. When the eject button is upright, the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock is ready for use.

Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock
Warning: Please power down the Hard Drive Dock by pressing the power button to ensure safe
removal of the hard drive(s). Do not remove the hard drive(s) when the disc is reading or writing.
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5.Removal
(Stablize the HDD with your hard).
Push down the button to eject the HDD.

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3. Remove the HDD from the Hard Drive Dock.
Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock

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6.Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/VISTA
Windows ME
2. Click on [Next]. Check the [Search for the best driver for your device] and click on [Next
]again.
3. After the needed files are copied into your system, click on [Finish].
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No drivers are necessary when using Windows 2000/XP/VISTA. If the hard drive does
not appear under My Computer, be sure to enter disc management in your control panel
to partition your hard drive.
1. The first time you plug in the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock into a USB port of your
computer, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will appear.
You should now be able to see the new hard drives under My Computer. A green
Unplug or Eject hardware icon will appear in the system tray as well. lf the drive does
not appear, you may need to partition your hard drive first.

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Mac OS 9.0 or later
No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 above. If the hard drive does not
appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive.
Mac OS 8.6
1. Unplug the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock if you currently have it connected.
2. USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If it is not, you can
download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the Apple Software Updates
website: http//www.apple.com/support.
3. Follow the direction associated with the USB Mass Storage Support driver to install.
4. Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the NexStar Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock to
your computer”.

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7. Warranty
V an t ec T hermal
T echnologies
43951 Boscell Rd .
Fremont
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C A 94538
tel: [phone] fax: [phone]
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ebsite: www
.vantecusa.com
The NexStarHardDriveDock comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit become
defective within that time frame, please go to
http://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. 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.