Vantec NexStar - HX4R User manual

User’s Manual

Package Contents:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive RAID Enclosure w/ Fan
1 NexStar HX4R Enclosure
2 USB 3.0 Cable
3 eSATA Cable
4 Power Adapter
5 User’s Manual
6 Installation Screws
7 Foam Spacer
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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.
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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 – a quad 3.5”
SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External 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. Inte-
grated with USB 3.0 & eSATA technology;
transfer les to and from your computer
at blazing fast speeds. The NexStar HX4R
is also packed with support for Individual,
JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, and 10 modes making
backing up, transfering, and copying your
data quick and easy.

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Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External RAID Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
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
• Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, & 10 Modes
• 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 12TB*
• 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

Syetem Requirements
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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
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

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Parts Layout
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4.Parts Layout:
Power LED
HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD3 LED
HDD4 LED

LED Indicator
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5.LED Indicator:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External RAID Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
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

Installation
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5.1.Hardware Installation:
Installing the hard drive:
(1) Push lock to the left to unlock
the HDD tray.
(2) Take out the HDD tray
WARNING: All data will be deleted on each hard drive during Hard
Drive Mode change. Please back up your hard drive(s) before adjust-
ing RAID mode. New hard drives must be formatted before use. *Refer
6.Installation:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External RAID Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan

NOTE:
If necessary, please use the hard drive foam
spacer if the hard drive cannot be mounted
stably. Refer to image for foam spacer
placement.
Installation
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(3) Carefully install the hard drive
into the tray. Be sure the fasten the
(4) Reinsert the HDD tray into the
case.
(5) Push lock to the right to lock
the HDD tray.