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Flyer - Page 1
Specifiactions:
Model: Device Support: Device Size: Internal Interface: External Interface: HD Capacity: Material: Dimension:
NST-280SU3-BK
SATA I/II (SSD, Hard Drive)
2.5" (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm)
SATA
USB 3.0 & eSATA
Up to 1TB* Aluminum
*For lastest information, please come to 5 Gbps. With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed stands out from ...
User Guide - Page 2
Package Contents:
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosurej
1 2.5" NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & eSATA Enclosure 2 USB 3.0 Cable 3 Installation Screws 4 eSATA Cable 5 User's Manual
Note: When using eSATA, please make sure to connect the eSATA cable first before connecting the Y-cable for power.
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TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, ...
User Guide - Page 3
... A New Partition 10 8. Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...02 2. Contact ...13
Table of Contents:
1. System Requirements 04 4. Disconnecting the NexStar 3
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5" HDD Enclosure 09
7. Installation
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5" HDD Enclosure 5.1 Hardware Installation 06
6. Specifications/Features
NexStar 3 Superspeed External 2.5" HDD Enclosure 03
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User Guide - Page 4
... Enclosure. With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed stands out from overheating. Quickly store and back-up to 5 Gbps. Integrated with the latest USB 3.0 technology, performance is increased by 10 fold offering maximum speeds of up your drive from the crowd. NST-280SU3-BK
Introduction
2 The sturdy drive cage protects your hard...
User Guide - Page 5
... ALL 2.5" Hard Drives (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm, SSD) Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
Specifications:
• Model:
NST-280SU3
• Device Support: SATA I/II (SSD, Hard Drive)
• Device Size:
2.5" (7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm)
• Internal Interface: SATA
• External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA
• HD Capacity:
Up...
User Guide - Page 6
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2. USB-Equipped or eSATA System
NOTE :
USB 3.0 products will work with a USB 2.0 ports however they will only function at USB 2.0 specifications. System Requirements
4 USB-Equipped or eSATA System
Mac OS 10.4 & greater 1.
For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications
3. System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must...
User Guide - Page 8
Installation:
2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure 5.1. 5. Hardware Installation: Preparing the NexStar 3: (1) Remove the side of the NexStar 3
SuperSpeed with the power and USB connection ports. (2) Carefully slide out the hard drive caddy.
( figure 5.1-A )
Installation
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User Guide - Page 9
...the screws provided. ( figure 5.1-C )
( figure 5.1-B )
(3) Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing. Installing the hard drive in the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed:
(1) Connect the SATA and power connector to secure the caddy in the enclosure. ( figure 5.1-D)
( figure 5.1-C )
( figure 5.1-D )
Installation
7 When reinserting the caddy, be sure to align the caddy under the screw rails.
User Guide - Page 10
... your hard drive should begin to initialize and partition your hard drive before connecting the USB cables.
(3) Once the NexStar has been connected, the power should detect the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed and automatically install the necessary drivers. Installation
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On Mac OS systems, the new volume should begin to the hard drive.
NOTE :
For new hard drives, you...
User Guide - Page 11
... the device you wish to finish and try again.
(4) You may corrupt the data on [Stop]. 6.
Disconnecting the NexStar 3
9 Doing so may now safely turn off and disconnect the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed.
Disconnecting the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed:
NexStar 3 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure:
Windows XP/Vista/7:
(1) Make sure all operations using the device to remove and click...
User Guide - Page 12
... not, a download should be required for further information on formatting or partitioning the hard drive.
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WARNING :
Doing the following setup will erase any existing data on the area with a CD that includes an installation program. Creating A New Partition:
For Windows XP/ Vista/7 Users: (1) Right click on "My Computer" and choose
"Manage". ( figure...
User Guide - Page 13
...." Please allow some time for the partition and format to your drive will format and partition the disk according to complete. ( figure 7-D )
(8) Once completed, your settings. Please note that Windows® XP/Vista/7 limits FAT32 partitions to only 32GB. ( figure 7-C )
(7) Windows Disk Management will appear in My Computer or in Window...
User Guide - Page 14
...the
Finder menu bar. (3) Select Disk Utility which is open, select
the volume labeled Vantec Desktop Hard Disk from the list of the following volume format (Mac OS Extended, ...the drive into FAT32 or NTFS partition through a PC system first. Once formatted, connect the NexStar Enclosure to format or mount the hard drive.
( figure 7-E )
WARNING :
Following these..., please backup your settings.
User Guide - Page 15
... defective within that time frame, please go to receive warranty exchange or repair. Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for information on how to www.vantecusa.com for a replacement.
9. Warranty:
The NexStar 3 SuperSpeed comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . All Right Reserved.
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