Vantec NST-360FBSU-BK User Manual

QUAD INTERFACE

USER’S MANUAL

Package Contents:

NexStar 3 3.5” SATA to USB/eSATA/ 1394a/1394b External Hard Drive Enclosure

3.5" HDD Enclosure

Power Adapter

eSATA Cable

SATA to eSATA Bracket

USB Cable

1394b Cable

1394b to 1394a Converter Cable

Enclosure Stand

User’s Manual

Installation Screws

SATA

EXTERNAL 3.5” HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE

USB 2.0/eSATA/FireWire 800/400 INTERFACE

US ER ’ S MA NU AL

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Table of Contents:

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

2. Specifications/Features

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ......................................................................... 03

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

4. Parts Layout

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure .......................................................................... 05

5. Installation

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure

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

5.2 System Set Up ............................................................................................................... .09

5.3 USB Mode....................................................................................................................... ..09

5.4 eSATA Mode ....................................................................................................................10

5.5 FireWire 800/400(1394b/1394a) Mode ...................................................................10

6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................11

7. Creating A New Partition ..............................................................................12

8. Troubleshooting/FAQ

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure ..........................................................................15

9. Warranty .........................................................................................................................17

10. Contact ...........................................................................................................................17

Table of Contents

1. Introduction:

Form and functionality collide with style in the

NexStar 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure from

Vantec. With its mirror finish, sleek curves and

bold colors, the Vantec NexStar 3 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. With its quad external interface

design: USB 2.0, FireWire 400(1394a), FireWire

800(1394b) and eSATA, it will meet all your

connection needs. The NexStar 3 is an ideal way

to store and transfer large amounts of data in an

enclosure that matches your style!

NST-360FBSU-BK

Introduction

2. Specifications/Features:

NexStar 3 External 3.5” HDD Enclosure:

Features:

• Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive

• Transfer Rates Up to 3Gbps W/ eSATA

• Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps W/ USB 2.0 (12Mbps W/ USB1.1)

• Transfer Rates Up To 400Mbps With FireWire 400(1394a)

• Transfer Rates Up to 800Mbps With FireWire 800(1394b)

• Hot-Swappable: Plug And Play Without Rebooting

• Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power/HDD Activity

Specifications:

• Model: NST-360FBSU-BK

• Device Support: SATA I/II Hard Drive

• Device Size: 3.5”

• Internal Interface: SATA I/II

• External Interface: USB 2.0/eSATA/1394a/1394b

• HD Capacity: Up to 1 TB

• Power Supply: AC Adapter

• Material: Aluminum

• Dimension: 206 x 123 x 33mm

1394

IE E E

FireWire 800 / 400

USB 2.0 port

SATA

eSATA port

Power connection

Power switch

Specifications/Features

3. System Requirements:

Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista

1. USB port, internal SATA port, eSATA

port, FireWire 400(1394a) port, or

FireWire 800 (1394b) port.

2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must

support USB 2.0 specifications

3. For SATA speeds , the system must

support SATA specifications

4. For FireWire 800(1394b) speeds, the

system must support 1394b specifications.

5. For FireWire 400(1394a) speeds, the

system must support 1394a specifications.

Mac G3 processor & greater(G4 for 1394b)

Mac OS 10.2 & greater