Vantec NexStar-DX User manual

External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure
USB 3.0 External Interface
USER’S MANUAL

Package Contents:
External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure
USB 3.0 External Interface
1 NexStar DX
2 USB 3.0 Cable
3 AC Power Cord
4 User’s Manual
5 Installation Screws
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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.
External 5.25” Optical Drive Enclosure
USB 3.0 External Interface

Table of Contents:
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Introduction
Specications/Features
System Requirements
Parts Layout
Installation
Warranty
Contact
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1.Introduction:
With the Vantec NexStar DX External 5.25”
Enclosure, you can easily add any 5.25” opti-
cal drive to your existing system. The Nex-
Star DX connects to your computer through
USB 3.0, oering speeds up to 5Gbps and
even supports Blu-ray drives! The NexStar
DX is perfect for anyone looking to add any
5.25” device, such as a DVD burner, to any
notebook or desktop computer. Because
you don’t have to open your computer, you
will not have to worry about voiding your
existing warranty or dealing with messy
wires. The integrated fan and aluminum
case keeps your device cool and operating
at optimum conditions. The NexStar DX
External 5.25” Enclosure is the smart way to
upgrade any computer.
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2.Specications/Features:
5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Features:
• Transfer Rate Up to 5Gbps w/USB 3.0.
• Easily Add a 5.25” SATA Device to Any System with USB.
• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting.
• Integrated Cooling Fan.
• Easy Installation Without Opening Your Computer.
• Aluminum Case.
Specications:
• Model: NST-530S3-BK
• Device Support: CD-ROM/R/RW, DVD-ROM/RW, Blu-ray
• Device Size: 5.25”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1)
• Power Supply: Integrated Power Supply
• Material: Aluminum
• Dimension: 252x 172 x 49 mm
*Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates
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3.System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specications
2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 specications
Mac OS 10.6* & greater
1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specications
2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 specications
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4.Parts Layout:
5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Parts Layout
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5.Installation:
5.25” SATA to USB 3.0 External Optical Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
5.1. Hardware Installation:
(1) Remove the back plate from the
enclosure.
(2) Slide the tray out from the housing.
(3) Insert the 5.25” device into the
enclosure.
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(4) Connect the SATA data and power
connector to the device as shown.
(6) Tighten the 4 screws on both sides of
5.25” device.
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(5) Align the device so that the front of
the device is ushed with the front of
the NexStar® DX.
SATA Data and
Power Connector

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(7) Slide the housing back into the
aluminum housing and attach the
back plane with the screws provided.
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