Vantec Vantec HX User manual

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
USER’S MANU A L

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TRADEMARKS
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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
NexStar HX Enclosure
USB 3.0 Cable
eSATA Cable
Power Adapter
User’s Manual
3.5” S ATAt o USB 3.0 & eS ATA
Exte rnal Har d Drive E nclosu re w/ Fan
US E R ’S MA N U A L
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02
2. Specifications/Features 03
3. System Requirements..........................................................................................04
4. Parts Layout 05
5. Installation ...................................................................................................................06
6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX .................................................................. 09
7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide
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8. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................13
9. Contact ...............................................................................................................................13
Table of Contents
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Introduction
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1. Introduction:
Introducing the NexStar HX – a sleek 3.5” SATA
to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive
Enclosure designed to keep your hard drive safe
and cool. This enclosure features a hard
aluminum case shell that effectively draws away
the heat while an active controlled 80mm fan
pushes cool air into the enclosure ensuring your
hard drive is protected and cooled. Integrated
with USB 3.0 & eSATA technology; transfer files
to and from your computer at blazing fast
speeds. Backup, transfer, copy your data quick
and easily with the Vantec NexStar HX enclosure.

Specifications/Features
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2. Specifications/Features:
3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Specifications:
• Model: NST-330SU3
• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive
• Device Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com
• External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible With USB 2.0 & 1.1)
• HD Capacity: Up to 3 TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Material: Aluminum & Plastic
• Fan: 80mm
• Dimension: 180 x 142 x 55mm
• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
• Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air
• Large 80mm Fan w/ On & Off Switch
• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
Features:
Power

3. System Requirements:
System Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 10.4 &greater
1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 2.0 specifications
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.For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 specifications
For eSATA Speeds, the System Must
Support eSATA 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
3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must
Support eSATA Specifications

4. Parts Layout:
Parts Layout
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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Power
80mm Fan Power
eSATA
USB 3.0

5. Installation:
Installation
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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
5.1. Hardware Installation:
Installing the hard drive:
( figure 5.1-A )
( figure 5.1-B )
(1) Carefully unscrew the two screws and
slide the aluminum cover outward to open
(figure 5.1-A)
(2) Flip the protection cover upward and
carefully install the 3.5” SATA hard drive
into the enclosure.
(figure 5.1-B)

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(figure 5.1-C )
(3) Once the hard drive has been installed,
flip the protection cover downward to
lock the hard drive in place.
(figure 5.1-C)
(figure 5.1-D)
(4) Slide the aluminum cover back on and
fasten the two screws.
(figure 5.1-D)

Installation
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Connecting the NexStar to your computer:
( figure 5.1-E )
(figure5.1-E)
Connect the type (B) USB connector to the
NexStar and the type (A) USB connector
to an available USB port on your system.
Connect the power cable to the NexStar
and plug the cable into an available
outlet.
Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.
Your operating system should detect the
NexStar and automatically install the
necessary drivers. Once your operating
system finishes setting up the NexStar , 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 External Hard Drive is now
ready for use.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(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 :
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.
eSATA
USB 3.0
Connect the eSATA to the NexStar and to an
available eSATA port on your system.
Connect the power cable to the NexStar
and plug the cable into an available
outlet. ( figure 5.1-E )
Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.
( figure 5.1-E )
Your operating system should detect the
NexStar and automatically install the
necessary drivers. Once your operating
system finishes setting up the NexStar,
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 External Hard Drive is
now ready for use.
NOTE :
(7)
eSATA Cable
or
Power
(6)
(8)
(figure5.1-E)

WARNING :
Windows XP/Vista/7:
6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX :
Disconnecting the NexStar HX
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NexStar HX SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure:
Mac OS:
Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar has ceased.
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
Double click the green “Safely Remove
Hardware” icon in the system tray and
select [Safely Remove USB Mass
Storage Device]. Select the device you
wish to remove and click on [Stop]. The
system should prompt, “It is now safe
to remove the USB device.” If not, wait
for any programs still using the device
to finish and try again.
You may now safely turn off and
disconnect the NexStar.
Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar
has ceased.
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
From the Desktop, drag the NexStar
hard drive to the trash.
You may now safely turn off and
disconnect the NexStar.
NEVER remove the NexStar while the hard drive is in
use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive
or damage the hard drive, NexStar and the computer.

Hard Drive Formatting Guide
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7. Hard Drive Formatting Guide
You may format your Hard Drive by using the USB connection.
Please make sure your External Enclosure is turned on and connected to the
PC before formatting the Hard Drive.
STEP1: Right-click “My Computer” and select “Manage”.
STEP2: Select “Disk Management” and you will see your Hard Drive shown as “Unallocated”
(Disk number may vary)
3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 TB's, you will need an operating system that
supports GUID Partitioning Table. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac
10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through the GPT. The GUID partitioning scheme
has the ability to partition both internal and external drives far beyond 2 TB's in size.

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STEP3: Right-click on the “Unallocated” box and select “New Partition”.
(Disk number may vary)
STEP4: The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Please follow the "New
Partition Wizard" step by step instructions to complete the Hard Drive
formatting procedure.
Hard Drive Formatting Guide

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STEP5: Once the Hard Drive formatting procedure is completed, the Hard
Drive will be recognized as a “New Volume” (New Volume drive letter may
vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)” )
STEP6: Double-click “My Computer”. You will see “New Volume” appear
on your PC (Drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)”)
This will conclude the Hard Drive Formatting guide.
Hard Drive Formatting Guide

Warranty/Contact
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8. Warranty:
9.Contact :
Vantec Thermal Technologies
www.vantecusa.com
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All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies.
The NexStar HX comes with a 1 year limited
become defective within that time frame, please
go to 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.
warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit should