Vantec HX, NexStar-HX User Manual

3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Dr ive Enclosure w/ Fan

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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.

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” SATA to USB 3.0 & eS ATA
External H ard Dri ve E nclos ure w/ F an

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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