Vantec NexStar-HX4 User manual

User’s Manual
Dual/Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive RAID/Non-RAID Enclosure w/Fan

Package Contents:
NextStar HX4/HX4R NextStar HX2R
TRADEMARKS
MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8 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.
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Table of Contents:
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Specications/Features
3. System Requirements
4. Parts Layout
5. LED Indicator
6. Installation
7. RAID Mode Guide
8. RAID Rebuild
9. Hardware Formatting Guide
10. Disconnecting the NexStar HX4R
11. Warranty
12. Contact
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Introduction
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1.Introduction:
Introducing the NexStar HX4R / HX2R / HX4 – a quad or dual 3.5”SATA to USB 3.0
& eSATA External RAID / non-RAID Hard Drive Enclosure designed to keep all your
hard drive safe and cool. This enclosure features a hard aluminum shell that eec-
tively draws away the heat while an active controlled 80mm fan on top exhausts
the hot air from the enclosure ensuring your hard drive is protected and cooled.
Integrated with USB 3.0 & eSATA technology; transfer les to and from your
computer at blazing fast speeds. The NexStar HX4R / HX2R / HX4 is also packed
with support for Individual or RAID features making backing up, transfering, and
copying your data quick and easy.

Specications/Features
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2.Specications/Features:
Features:
• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
• Vents To Intake Cool Air
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 3Gbps w/eSATA
• Active Large 80mm Fan To Exhaust Heat
• Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA
• Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
• Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
NexStar HX4 (NST-640SU3-BK)
• Supports Individual
NexStar HX4R (NST-640S3R-BK)
• Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 & 10 Modes
NexStar HX2R (NST-620S3R-BK)
• Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0 & 1 Modes
Specications:
• Model: NST-640SU3-BK
• Drive Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
• Drive Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HDD Capacity: Up To 16TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Fan: 80mm
• Material: Aluminum & Plastic
• Dimension: 209 x 170 x 181 mm
• Model: NST-620S3R-BK
• Drive Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
• Drive Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HDD Capacity: Up To 8TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Fan: 80mm
• Material: Aluminum & Plastic
• Dimension: 209 x 170 x 181 mm
*Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates
• Model: NST-640S3R-BK
• Drive Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
• Drive Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HDD Capacity: Up To 16TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Fan: 80mm
• Material: Aluminum & Plastic
• Dimension: 209 x 170 x 181 mm

Syetem Requirements
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3.System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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
3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must
Support eSATA Specications
4. Port Multiplier Is Required For eSATA
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
3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must
Support eSATA Specications
4. Port Multiplier Is Required For eSATA

Parts Layout
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4.Parts Layout:
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Power LED
HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD3 LED
HDD4 LED
NexStar HX4 (NST-640SU3-BK)
NexStar HX4R (NST-640S3R-BK)
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Power LED
HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
NexStar HX2R (NST-620S3R-BK)
(HX4R only)
(HX4R only)

LED Indicator
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5.LED Indicator:
General Operation:
Power LED
HDD 1 LED
HDD 2 LED
HDD 3 LED
HDD 4 LED
Green
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
ON : Power on
OFF: Power o
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
Power LED
HDD 1 LED
HDD 2 LED
Green
Blue
Blue
ON : Power on
OFF: Power o
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
ON : HDD inserted
Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild)
Flash Consistently (3 ashes per second): HDD error
OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
NexStar HX4 (NST-640SU3-BK)
NexStar HX4R (NST-640S3R-BK)
NexStar HX2R (NST-620S3R-BK)