Package Contents:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
1 NexStar HX4 Enclosure
2 USB 3.0 Cable
3 eSATA Cable
4 Power Adapter
5 User’s Manual
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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
2. Specications/Features
3. System Requirements
4. Parts Layout
5. Installation
6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX4
7. Hardware Formatting Guide
8. Warranty
10. Contact
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Table of Contents
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1.Introduction:
Introducing the NexStar HX4 – a quad 3.5”
SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive
Enclosure designed to keep all your hard
drive safe and cool. This enclosure features
a hard aluminum shell that effectively draws
away the heat while an active controlled
80mm fan on top exhausts the hot air from
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
HX4 enclosure.
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2.Specications/Features:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Features:
• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive
• Vents To Intake Cool Air
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0
• Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 3Gbps w/eSATA
• Active Large 80mm Fan To Exhaust Heat
• Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA
• Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1
• Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting
• Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
Specifications:
• Model: NST-640SU3-BK
• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drives
• Device Size: 3.5”
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HDD Capacity: Up To 12TB*
• Power Supply: AC Adapter
• Fan: 80mm
• Material: Aluminum & Plastic
• Dimension: 209 x 170 x 181 mm
*Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates
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eSATA Cable
USB 3.0 Cable
Power Adapter
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
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4.Parts Layout:
Power LED
HDD1 LED
HDD2 LED
HDD3 LED
HDD4 LED
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Tray lock
HDD Tray
Power ON/OFF switch
eSATA port
USB 3.0 port
Fan speed control
Power Jack
5.Installation:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
5.1.Hardware Installation:
Installing the hard drive:
(1) Push lock to the left to unlock
the HDD tray.
( figure 5.1-A )
( figure 5.1-A )
(2) Take out the HDD tray
( figure 5.1-B )
( figure 5.1-B )
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(3) Carefully install the hard drive
into the tray. Be sure the fasten the
screws firmly to the tray.
( figure 5.1-C )
(4) Reinsert the HDD tray into the
case.
( figure 5.1-D )
( figure 5.1-C )
(5) Push lock to the right to lock
the HDD tray.
( figure 5.1-E )
( figure 5.1-D)
( figure 5.1-E)
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Connecting the NexStar to your computer:
USB 3.0
Connect the type (B) USB connector to the
(1)
NexStar and the type (A) USB connector to an
available USB port on your system.
Connect the power cable to the NexStar and
(2)
plug the cable into an available outlet.
Turn on the NexStar via the power switch
Your operating system should detect
(3)
the NexStar and automatically install the
necessary drivers. Once your operating system
(4)
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
(5)
for use.
eSATA
Connect the eSATA to the NexStar and to an
(1)
available eSATA port on your system.
Connect the power cable to the NexStar and
(2)
plug the cable into an available outlet.
Turn on the NexStar via the power switch.
(3)
Your operating system should detect
(4)
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
(5)
for use.
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.
eSATA Cable
USB 3.0 Cable
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.
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6.Disconnecting the NexStar HX4:
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7:
Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar has ceased.
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
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 o and disconnect
the NexStar.
WARING:
Mac OS:
Make sure all operations using the hard
drive within the NexStar has ceased.
Close any windows and programs
pertaining to the NexStar
From the Desktop, drag the NexStar hard
drive to the trash.
You may now safely turn o and disconnect
the NexStar.
NEVER remove the NexStar while the hard drive is in
use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or
damage the hard drive, NexStar and the computer.
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7.Hard Drive Formatting Guide
Quad 3.5” SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
• You may format your Hard Drive by using the USB connection.
• Please make sure your External Enclosure is turned on and connected to the PC
before formatting the Hard Drive.
In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 TB’s, you will need an operating system that supports GUID
Partitioning Table. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this
capability through the GPT. The GUID partitioning scheme has the ability to partition both internal and
external drives far beyond 2 TB’s in size.
STEP1: Right-click “My Computer” and select “Manage”.
STEP2: Select “Disk Management” and you will see your Hard Drive shown as “Unallocated”
(Disk number may vary)
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STEP3: Right-click on the “Unallocated” box and select “New Partition”.
(Disk number may vary)
STEP4: The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Please follow the “New Partition Wizard”
step by step instructions to complete the Hard Drive formatting procedure
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STEP5: Once the Hard Drive formatting procedure is completed, the Hard Drive will be
recognized as a “New Volume” (New Volume drive letter may vary i.e. “New Volume
(Z:)” )
STEP6: Double-click “My Computer”. You will see “New Volume” appear on your PC (Drive
letter may vary i.e. “New Volume (Z:)”)
This will conclude the Hard Drive Formatting guide.
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8.Warranty:
The NexStar HX 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.
9.Contact:
Vantec Thermal Technologies
www.vantecusa.com
Copyright © 2011 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved.
All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies.
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