Vantec NextStar3 Superspeed Manual de usuario
U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure
Package Contents:
12.5” NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & eSATA Enclosure
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USB 3.0 Cable
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Installation Screws
eSATA Cable
User’s Manual
Note: When using eSATA, please make sure to connect the
eSATA cable first before connecting the Y-cable for power.
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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U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure：
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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02
2. Specifications/Features
....................................................03NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5” HDD Enclosure
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5” HDD Enclosure
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5” HDD Enclosure
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5” HDD Enclosure
3. System Requirements..........................................................................................04
4. Parts Layout
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5. Installation
5.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................06
6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3
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7. Creating A New Partition
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8. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................13
9. Contact ...............................................................................................................................13
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
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NST-280SU3-BK
1. Introduction:
Form and functionality collide with style in the
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec.
With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the
Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed stands out from
the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your
hard drive while the aluminum case effectively
draws away the heat, protecting your drive
from overheating. Integrated with the latest
USB 3.0 technology, performance is increased
by 10 fold offering maximum speeds of up to 5
Gbps. Quickly store and back-up your data with
the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 &
eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure.
Specifications/ Features
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2. Specifications/Features:
Specifications:
• Model: NST-280SU3
• Device Support: SATA I/II (SSD, Hard Drive)
• Device Size: 2.5” (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm)
• Internal Interface: SATA
*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HD Capacity: Up to 1 TB*
• Material: Aluminum
• Dimension: 143 x 84 x 17mm
Features:
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Supports 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm HDD/SSD)
Attractive Mirror Finish Design
Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 3Gbps w/eSATA
Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0
Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA
Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0
Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed
Supports ALL 2.5" Hard Drives (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm, SSD)
Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
eSATAUSB
eSATA Port
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
2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must
support USB 3.0 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
USB 3.0 products will work with a USB 2.0 ports
however they will only function at USB 2.0
specifications.
USB-Equipped or eSATA System
3. USB-Equipped or eSATA System
3.
NOTE :
4. Parts Layout:
Parts Layout
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2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure
eSATA USB
5. Installation:
Installation
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5.1. Hardware Installation:
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure
Remove the side of the NexStar3
SuperSpeed with the power and USB
connectionports.
Carefully slide out the hard drive caddy.
(1)
(2)
Preparing the NexStar 3:
(figure 5.1-A )
Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed:
( figure 5.1-B )
( figure 5.1-C )
( figure 5.1-D )
( figure 5.1-C )
(2) Align the hard drive mounting holes with the
holes on the back of the drive caddy and secure
the hard drive with the screws provided.
Installation
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( figure 5.1-B )
(1) Connect the SATA and power connector to
the hard drive as pictured.
( figure 5.1-D)
Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum
housing. When reinserting the caddy, be sure
to align the caddy under the screw rails. Once
the caddy is placed, fasten the screws to
secure the caddy in the enclosure.
(3)
Installation
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Connecting the NexStar 3 to your computer: 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.
If you can see the USB icon in the system tray, but
no disk appears in “My Computer”, please
confirm that your hard disk is partitioned.
Connect the type (A) USB connector to the
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed and the type (A) USB
connector to an available USB port on your
system.
Once the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed has been
connected, the power should be drawn from
the USB port and your hard drive should begin
to spin up.
Your operating system should detect the
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed and automatically
install the necessary drivers. Once your
operating system finishes setting up the
NexStar 3, 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 3 SuperSpeed External Hard
Drive is now ready for use.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
( figure 5.1-E )
( figure 5.1-E )
USB 3.0
eSATA
Connect the eSATA to the NexStar and to an
available eSATA port on your system.
Power will be drawn from the USB cable. Please
be sure to connect the eSATA wire first before
connecting the USB cables.
Once the NexStar has been connected, the
power should be drawn from the USB port and
your hard drive should begin to spin up.
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)
eSATA
USB
USB 3.0 Cable
Optional USB 3.0
Y-Cable for Extra Power
or
eSATA Cable
When USB and eSATA are both connected at the
same time, the data connection will switch to
eSATA as first priority.
NOTE :
The USB 3.0 Y-Cable is there to provide extra
power to the hard drive. If your hard drive does
not spin up properly, please connect the extra USB
into an available USB port.
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