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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 1 2 3 eSATA Cable 4 Power Adapter 5 User’s Manual 3 4 5 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 ow
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Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 02 2. Specifications/Features 03 3. System Requirements 04 4. Parts Layout 05 5. Installation 06 6. Disconnecting the NexStar HX4 09 7. Hardware Formatting Guide 10 8. Warranty 13 10. Contact 13 Table of Contents 1
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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.
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2.Specifications/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
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3.System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS 10.4 & greater 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications support USB 2.0 specifications 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications support USB 3.0 specifications 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must Support eSATA Specifications Support eSATA Specifications 4. Port
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4.Parts Layout: Power LED HDD1 LED HDD2 LED HDD3 LED HDD4 LED Tray lock HDD Tray Power ON/OFF switch eSATA port USB 3.0 port Fan speed control Power Jack Parts Layout 5
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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 ) Installation 6
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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 ) ( figure 5.1-C ) (4) Reinsert the HDD tray into the case. ( figure 5.1-D ) ( figure 5.1-D) (5) Push lock to the right to lock the HDD tray. ( figure 5.1-E ) ( figure 5.1-E) Installation 7
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Connecting the NexStar to your computer: USB 3.0 NOTE: (1) Connect the type (B) USB connector to the For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and NexStar and the type (A) USB connector to an partition your hard drive before it will appear in available USB port on your system. Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please (2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar and refer to your hard drive manufacturer’s documentation or read the”Creating a New Partition” section of this plug
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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: Mac OS: Make sure all operations using the hard Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased. drive within the NexStar has ceased. Close any windows and programs Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar pertaining to the NexStar Double click the green “Safely Remove From the Desktop, drag the NexStar hard Hard
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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 ca
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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 Hard Drive Formatting Guide 11
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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. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 12
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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 co
