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
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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)

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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.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
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(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 :
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eSATA Cable
or
Power
(6)
(8)
(figure5.1-E)