Nexstar CX 3.5, NexStar CX 3.5 User Manual

Download

Page 1

U S E R ’ S M A N U A L

Page 2

Package Contents:

3.5" NexStar CX HDD Enclosure

Power Adapter

USB 3.0 Cable (3ft A to B Cable)

Enclosure Stand

User’s Manual

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.

U SE R’ S M AN UA L

NexStar CX 3.5” SATA to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure

Page 3

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................02

2. Specifications/Features

..................................................................................... 03

3. System Requirements ..........................................................................................04

4. Parts Layout

..................................................................................................................05

5. Installation

5.1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................06

6. Disconnecting the NexStar CX

....................................................................09

7. Creating A New Partition

..................................................................................10

8. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................13

9. Contact ...............................................................................................................................13

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Page 4

Introduction

NST-310S3-BK

1. Introduction:

Vantec introduces the NexStar® CX 3.5"

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure,

ideal for anyone in need of storing and transfer-

ring large amounts of data. Integrated with the

latest USB 3.0 technology, performance is

increased by 10 fold offering maximum speeds of

up to 5 Gbps. In addition, the sleek aluminum

casing not only protects the drive from overheat-

ing but also provides sound dampening qualities

to minimize vibrations. The Vantec NexStar® CX

3.5" SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

Enclosure is great for anyone who requires a high

performance, lightweight, and durable external

storage solution.

Page 5

Specifications/Features

2. Specifications/Features:

NexStar CX SuperSpeed SATA to USB 3.0 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

Specifications:

• Model: NST-310S3

• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive

• Device Size: 3.5”

• Internal Interface: SATA I/II

*For the most updated Storage Capacity, please check our website: www.vantecusa.com

• External Interface: USB 3.0

• HD Capacity: Up to 2.0 TB*

• Power Supply: AC Adapter

• Material: Aluminum

• Dimension: 215 x 123 x 31mm

• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps With USB 3.0

• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps With USB 2.0

• Backward-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1

• Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed

• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting

• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity

Features:

Power Connection

USB 3.0 Port

Power Switch

Page 6

3. System Requirements:

System Requirements

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

NOTE :

USB 3.0 products will work with a USB 2.0 ports

however they will only function at USB 2.0

specifications.

Page 7

4. Parts Layout:

Parts Layout

Hard Drive Caddy

Aluminum Housing

LED Cable

SATA/Power Connector

NexStar CX SuperSpeed SATA to USB 3.0 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

Page 8

5. Installation:

Installation

Preparing the hard drive:

Preparing the NexStar CX:

5.1. Hardware Installation:

NexStar CX SuperSpeed SATA to USB 3.0 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

If there are jumper settings on the hard drive, please set the hard drive jumpers to MASTER or SINGLE DRIVE ONLY. Please refer to the hard drive manufacturer’s documenttation for further information on your jumper settings.

(1)

Remove the side of the NexStar CX SuperSpeed wih the power and USB connection ports. Carefully slide out the hard drive caddy.

(1)

(2)

( figure 5.1-A )

Page 9

Installing the hard drive to the NexStar CX 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

( figure 5.1-B )

(1)

Connect the SATA and power connector to the hard drive as pictured.

(3)

Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing. Be sure to reconnect the LED cable before closing the unit. When reinserting the caddy, also be sure to align the caddy with the guide rails within the housing.

( figure 5.1-D)

Page 10

Installation

Connecting the NexStar CX to your computer:

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.

NOTE :

(3)

( figure 5.1-E )

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.

(1)

USB 3.0 Cable

( figure 5.1-E )

Connect the type (B) USB connector to the NexStar CX SuperSpeed and the type (A) USB connector to an available USB port on your system. Connect the power cable to the NexStar CX SuperSpeed and plug the cable into an available outlet. Turn on the NexStar CX SuperSpeed via the power switch. Your operating system should detect the NexStar CX SuperSpeed and automatically install the necessary drivers. Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar CX, 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 CX SuperSpeed External Hard Drive is now ready for use.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(2)

Page 11

WARNING :

Windows XP/Vista/7:

6. Disconnecting the NexStar CX SuperSpeed:

Disconnecting the NexStar CX

NexStar CX SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure:

Mac OS:

Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar CX SuperSpeed has ceased. Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar CX SuperSpeed. 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 CX SuperSpeed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar CX SuperSpeed has ceased. Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar CX SuperSpeed. From the Desktop, drag the NexStar CX SuperSpeed hard drive to the trash. You may now safely turn off and disconnect the NexStar CX SuperSpeed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

NEVER remove the NexStar CX SuperSpeed while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar CX SuperSpeed and the computer.

Page 12

Creating a New Partition

7. Creating A New Partition:

For Windows XP / Vista/7 Users:

( figure 7-A )

( figure 7-B )

NOTE :

( figure 7-A )

( figure 7-B )

Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes an installation program. If not, a download should be available from the manufacturer's website. The best way to partition a new hard drive is by using the manufacturer’s program. Please refer to your hard drive’s documentation for further information on formatting or partitioning the hard drive.

Right click on “My Computer” and choose

“Manage”.

Under “Storage” on the LEFT pane, select

“Disk Management”.

Windows should now give you the option to

initialize the disk. If not, locate the new disk,

right-click on the new disk (where it reads

“Disk #”) and choose Initialize. This step may

not be required for some hard drives.

Go through the wizard.

Once complete, locate your hard drive in

the bottom right pane. Right click on the

area with a status bar (to the right of the

“Disk #” area) and choose New Partition.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

WARNING :

Doing the following setup will erase any existing data on the drive.

Page 13

Creating a New Partition

( figure 7-C )

( figure 7-D )

( figure 7-C )

( figure 7-D )

VANTEC (E:)

VANTEC

Follow the directions of the wizard.

The recommended type is “primary” and

the recommended file system is “NTFS.”

Please note that Windows® XP/Vista/7

limits FAT32 partitions to only 32GB.

Windows Disk Management will format

and partition the disk according to your

settings. Please allow some time for the

partition and format to complete.

Once completed, your drive will appear

in My Computer or in Window Explorer.

(6)

(7)

(8)

Page 14

NOTE :

Creating a New Partition

Formatting for Mac Users

WARNING :

( figure 7-E )

Connect the device to the computer. Once

connected please turn on the device.

Select Utilities from the Go menu in the

Finder menu bar.

Select Disk Utility which is in the Utilities

Folder.

When the Disk Utility window is open, select

the volume labeled Vantec Desktop Hard

Disk from the list of available hard drives on

the left side of the window.

Select the Partition tab.

From the Volume Scheme menu, choose the

desired number of partitions (Mac OS 10.x

gives you the option of dividing the drive

into at most 16 partitions). You may adjust

the size of each partition using the slide bar

between the partitions in the Volume

Scheme area.

In the Volume Information section, enter the

desired name for each volume (partition).

You may choose one of the following

volume format (Mac OS Extended, Mac OS

Standard, UNIX File System, or MS-DOS).

Once you have finalized the volume options,

click Partition. An alert message should

appear, click Partition again.

Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the

disk according to your settings. When

partitioning is complete, your drive will be

ready for use.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

If the hard drive will not mount on your system, format the drive into FAT32 or NTFS partition through a PC system first. Once formatted, connect the NexStar Enclosure to your Mac and run the Disk Utility Tool again. The Disk Utility Tool should be able detect the hard drive and allowing you to format or mount the hard drive.

Following these steps will erase the Hard Disk. If

you have data that you want to protect or

continue to use, please backup your data before

performing these steps.

Page 15

Warranty/ Contact

8. Warranty:

9. Contact :

The NexStar CX SuperSpeed comes with a 1

year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your

unit should 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.

Vantec Thermal Technologies

website: www.vantecusa.com