Vantec NexStar MX Manual de usuario

USER’S MANUAL

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Package Contents:

Dual 3.5” RAID Enclosure w/Fan

USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface

1 NexStar MX

2 USB 3.0 Cable

3 eSATA Cable

4 Power Adapter

5 User’s Manual

6 Enclosure Stand

7 Installation Screws

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.

Table of Contents:

Table of Contents

10.

11.

Introduction

Specications/Features

System Requirements

Parts Layout

Installation

LED Indicator

Mode Conguration

Disconnecting the NexStar MX

Hardware Formatting Guide

Warranty

Contact

Introduction

1.Introduction:

Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD

Enclosure now in the USB 3.0 and eSATA

interface is a quick and simple way to expand

storage capacity to your computer. It comes

without the hassle of diving inside the PC

and messing with all those wires, cables

and connections. It provides maximum

storage with the increased capacity of two

spanning hard drives for your precious family

photos, music, video, and games. It supports

Individual, RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD modes

for eﬀective storage management. The sturdy

drive cage protects your hard drive while

the aluminum case eﬀectively draws away

the heat; the front vents and the rear fan

keep your hard drive(s) cool and improve

performance. The Vantec NexStar® MX is a

high performance, high capacity, and durable

portable storage solution and lets you store

your personal data in an enclosure with style!

Speciﬁcations/Features

2.Specications/Features:

Dual 3.5” RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface

Features:

• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

• 40mm Rear Heat Exhaust Fan

• Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA

• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting

• Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity

• Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 Modes

Speciﬁcations:

• Model: NST-400MX-S3R

• Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives

• Device Size: 3.5”

• Internal Interface: SATA

• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA

• HDD Capacity: Up To 6TB*

• Power Supply: AC Adapter

• Fan: 40mm

• Material: Aluminum & Plastic

• Dimension: 197 x 123 x 72 mm

*Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates

eSATA Cable

USB 3.0 Cable

Power Adapter

Syetem Requirements

3.System Requirements:

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7

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. Port Multiplier Is Required For eSATA

Mac OS 10.4 & greater

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. Port Multiplier Is Required For eSATA

Parts Layout

4.Parts Layout:

Power ON/OFF Switch

eSATA Port

USB 3.0 Port

Power Jack

Installation

5.Installation:

Dual 3.5” RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface

5.1.Hardware Installation:

Installing the hard drive:

(1) Release the four screws then

pull out the rear panel and tray

of the NexStar MX.

(3) Place the second HDD onto the

drive caddy then insert the HDD

into the SATA connector.

(2) Place the ﬁrst HDD onto the

drive caddy then insert the HDD

into the SATA connector.

( ﬁgure 5.1-A )

( ﬁgure 5.1-C )

( ﬁgure 5.1-B )

( ﬁgure 5.1-A )

( ﬁgure 5.1-C )

( ﬁgure 5.1-B )

Installation

(5) Choose the Mode Conﬁguration

for the NexStar MX. Connect the

power adapter and power on the

unit. Press the reset button and

hold for 5-7 seconds.

*For Mode Conﬁguration details,

see page 9.

(4) Secure the hard drive onto

the drive caddy with the

provided screws.

(6) Insert the drive caddy back into

the aluminum housing. Be sure to

align and secure with the provided

screws.

( ﬁgure 5.1-E )

( ﬁgure 5.1-D )

( ﬁgure 5.1-F )

( ﬁgure 5.1-E)

( ﬁgure 5.1-D)

( ﬁgure 5.1-F)

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 documentation

or read the”Creating a New Partition” section of this

manual.

NOTE:

If you can see the USB icon in the system tray, but there

is no any disk appear in your computer, please conﬁrm

your hard disk is partitioned.

DC12V

POWER

eSATA

ONOFF

USB3.0

Installation

Connecting the NexStar to your computer:

USB 3.0

eSATA

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.

USB3.0 Cable

eSATA Cable

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.

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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