
3.5” S ATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
Exte rnal Hard Dri ve Enclo su re w/ Fan
USER ’S MANU A L

Package Contents:
3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
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NexStar HX Enclosure
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USB 3.0 Cable
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eSATA Cable
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Power Adapter
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User’s Manual
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3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & e SATA
External Har d Dr ive Enclo sur e w/ Fan
USER’ S MANU AL
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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.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................02
2. Specifications/Features 03
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3. System Requirements ..........................................................................................04
4. Parts Layout 05
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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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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.
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2. Specifications/Features:
3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Features:
• 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
Specifications:
• Model: NST-330SU3
• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive
• Device Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 (Backwards Compatible With USB 2.0 & 1.1)
• HD Capacity: Up to 3 TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Fan: 80mm
• Material:
• Dimension:
Aluminum & Plastic
180 x 142 x 55mm
Power
*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com
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