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Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Package Contents: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 Cable 1 2 3 eSATA Cable 4 Power Adapter 5 User's Manual 6 Enclosure Stand 7 Installation Screws 3 4 5 6 7 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 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.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Package Contents: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 Cable 1 2 3 eSATA Cable 4 Power Adapter 5 User's Manual 6 Enclosure Stand 7 Installation Screws 3 4 5 6 7 TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 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.
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1.Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in the USB 3.0 and eSATA interface is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage solution and lets you ... keep your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; The Vantec NexStar® MX is a quick and simple way to expand storage capacity to your precious family photos, music, video, and games. It supports Individual, RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD modes for your computer. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive...
1.Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in the USB 3.0 and eSATA interface is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage solution and lets you ... keep your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; The Vantec NexStar® MX is a quick and simple way to expand storage capacity to your precious family photos, music, video, and games. It supports Individual, RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD modes for your computer. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive...
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... System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA • Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting • Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity • Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 Modes Specifications: • Model: NST-400MX-S3R • Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives • Device Size: 3.5" • Internal Interface: SATA • External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA • HDD Capacity...
... System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA • Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting • Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity • Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 Modes Specifications: • Model: NST-400MX-S3R • Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives • Device Size: 3.5" • Internal Interface: SATA • External Interface: USB 3.0 & eSATA • HDD Capacity...
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5.Installation: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 5.1.Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: (1) Release the four screws then pull out the rear panel and tray of the NexStar MX. ( figure 5.1-A ) (2) Place the first HDD onto the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( figure 5.1-B ) ( figure 5.1-A ) (3) Place the second HDD onto the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( figure 5.1-C ) ( figure 5.1-B ) ( figure 5.1-C ) Installation 6
5.Installation: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 5.1.Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive: (1) Release the four screws then pull out the rear panel and tray of the NexStar MX. ( figure 5.1-A ) (2) Place the first HDD onto the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( figure 5.1-B ) ( figure 5.1-A ) (3) Place the second HDD onto the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( figure 5.1-C ) ( figure 5.1-B ) ( figure 5.1-C ) Installation 6
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...250GB/HR 3. LED blinking consistently (3 flashes per second): HDD error OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode RAID Rebuild LED Activity Chart: this chart describe LED activity under RAID rebuild process Constant On Blinks Randomly Online: USB (or eSATA) is connected to PC. Operations HDD1 LED In...Power LED In progress Offline Complete FAN ON ON ON OFF NOTE: 1. Offline: USB (or eSATA) doesn't connect to PC. 6.LED Indicator: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface General Operation: Power LED HDD 1 LED HDD 2 LED Green Blue Blue ON : Power on OFF: Power off...
...250GB/HR 3. LED blinking consistently (3 flashes per second): HDD error OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode RAID Rebuild LED Activity Chart: this chart describe LED activity under RAID rebuild process Constant On Blinks Randomly Online: USB (or eSATA) is connected to PC. Operations HDD1 LED In...Power LED In progress Offline Complete FAN ON ON ON OFF NOTE: 1. Offline: USB (or eSATA) doesn't connect to PC. 6.LED Indicator: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface General Operation: Power LED HDD 1 LED HDD 2 LED Green Blue Blue ON : Power on OFF: Power off...
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... the sum of 2 times the smaller volume. Please back up all data to a separate storage before continuing. ( figure 6-E) RAID 0 500GB NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A 250GB Drive B 250GB Equal hard drives Striping across ( figure 6-F) RAID 0 500GB NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A 250GB Drive A 750GB Unequal hard drives Striping across the two Hard Drives resulting in capacity...
... the sum of 2 times the smaller volume. Please back up all data to a separate storage before continuing. ( figure 6-E) RAID 0 500GB NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A 250GB Drive B 250GB Equal hard drives Striping across ( figure 6-F) RAID 0 500GB NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A 250GB Drive A 750GB Unequal hard drives Striping across the two Hard Drives resulting in capacity...
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... (Mirror): This mode allows the device automatically to copy data to create a mirror set from existing hard drives. ( figure 6-E) RAID 1 Mode NOTE: All data previously stored on separate drives to protect against data loss due to initialize and format the hard disks. This will take a ...
... (Mirror): This mode allows the device automatically to copy data to create a mirror set from existing hard drives. ( figure 6-E) RAID 1 Mode NOTE: All data previously stored on separate drives to protect against data loss due to initialize and format the hard disks. This will take a ...
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... [Stop]. Close any programs still using the device to the NexStar MX Double click the green "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in use. Disconnecting the NexStar MX 14 If not, wait for any windows and programs pertaining to finish and try again. 8.Disconnecting the NexStar MX: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7: Make...
... [Stop]. Close any programs still using the device to the NexStar MX Double click the green "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in use. Disconnecting the NexStar MX 14 If not, wait for any windows and programs pertaining to finish and try again. 8.Disconnecting the NexStar MX: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7: Make...
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... Hard Drive. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through the GPT. 9.Hard Drive Formatting Guide Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface Please make sure your Hard Drive shown as "Unallocated" (Disk number may vary) Hard Drive Formatting Guide 15 In order...
... Hard Drive. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through the GPT. 9.Hard Drive Formatting Guide Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface Please make sure your Hard Drive shown as "Unallocated" (Disk number may vary) Hard Drive Formatting Guide 15 In order...
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... capacity is the twice volume of the smaller hard drive. Select which kind of format from Volume Format. STEP3: Click "Erase" at lower right side. RAID 0 Mode : Raid 0 Mode can integrate two different brands of hard drives with different capacity to begin formatting your new Volume.
... capacity is the twice volume of the smaller hard drive. Select which kind of format from Volume Format. STEP3: Click "Erase" at lower right side. RAID 0 Mode : Raid 0 Mode can integrate two different brands of hard drives with different capacity to begin formatting your new Volume.
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... y preslone el bot6n de restableclmlento entre 5 y 7 segundos mientras enclende la unklad. Mt0907-;..,a= l-a)ME/YA-DitedETUt EIPIEEIffc MILOVAMSEMPAftiliA fFSEiltiONINEZeiltiVEMIAIR 5 M 71' - Votre NexStar MX est maintenant prat a etre utilise. INDIVIDUAL ON 1 2 JBOD 'Jr. ON 1 RAID 0 RAID 1 Refer to align and secure with the provided screws. L'unke &ant en marche, appuyez sur le bouton de reinkialisation pendant...
... y preslone el bot6n de restableclmlento entre 5 y 7 segundos mientras enclende la unklad. Mt0907-;..,a= l-a)ME/YA-DitedETUt EIPIEEIffc MILOVAMSEMPAftiliA fFSEiltiONINEZeiltiVEMIAIR 5 M 71' - Votre NexStar MX est maintenant prat a etre utilise. INDIVIDUAL ON 1 2 JBOD 'Jr. ON 1 RAID 0 RAID 1 Refer to align and secure with the provided screws. L'unke &ant en marche, appuyez sur le bouton de reinkialisation pendant...
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...8226; Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in the USB 3.0 and eSATA interface is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style! • S • ecifications: Model: NST-400MX-S3R Device Support:...front vents and the rear fan keep your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; It supports Individual, RAID 0, RAID 1 modes for your precious family photos, music, video, and games. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive(s) cool and...
...8226; Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in the USB 3.0 and eSATA interface is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style! • S • ecifications: Model: NST-400MX-S3R Device Support:...front vents and the rear fan keep your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; It supports Individual, RAID 0, RAID 1 modes for your precious family photos, music, video, and games. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive(s) cool and...