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Flyer - Page 1
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System Requirement
Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 Mac OS X 10.6 For USB 3.0 Speeds, System Must Support USB 3.0 Specification
Package Contents
NexStar MX SuperSpeed, Power Adapter, USB 3.0 Cable, User's Manual, Enclosure Stand
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Copyright © 2012 Vantec Thermal...
Datasheet - Page 2
... cause damage to align and secure with the provided screws.
Model: NST-400MX-S3 or NST-400MX-S3R
Copyright © 2012 Vantec Thermal Technologies.
Assicurarsi di allineare e fissare le viti fornite in this document is subject to 15 seconds while the unit is now ready for use. Votre NexStar MX est maintenant prêt à être utilisé.
Nota...
User Guide - Page 2
... trademark of Vantec Thermal Technologies.
*All other third-party brands and names are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Package Contents:
NST-400MX-S3 Dual 3.5" SATA to USB 3.0 with JBOD External Hard Drive Enclosure
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1 NexStar MX
2 USB 3.0 Cable
3 Power Adapter
4 User's Manual
5 Enclosure Stand
6 Installation Screws
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NST-400MX-S3R Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan...
User Guide - Page 4
...music, video, and games. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive(s) cool and improve performance. and for 400MX-S3R, it will support Individual, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes for your computer. 1.Introduction:
Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in an enclosure with style!
Introduction 2 For 400MXS3, it will support Individual and JBOD modes;
User Guide - Page 5
...Play Without Rebooting • Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity • Support Individual, JBOD (for any updates
Power Adapter USB 3.0 Cable eSATA Cable
Specifications/Features 3 Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 (for 400MX-S3R)
Specifications:
• Model:
NST-400MX-S3
• Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
• Device Size:
3.5"
• Internal Interface...
User Guide - Page 8
5.Installation:
Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) 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 ...
User Guide - Page 9
Connect the power adapter and power on the drives in this 400MX enclosure. Press the reset button and hold for the NexStar MX. For Mode Configuration details, see page 10. ( figure 5.1-E )
( figure 5.1-E)
(6) Insert the drive caddy back into the ... on the unit. (4) Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the provided screws. ( figure 5.1-F )
( figure 5.1-F) Installation
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User Guide - Page 10
... ready for use . Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar , it will mount your hard drive. Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar, it will mount your hard drive. Connecting the NexStar to your computer:
USB 3.0(S3 and S3R)
(1) Connect the type (B) USB connector to the NexStar and the type (A) USB connector to an...
User Guide - Page 11
... (3 flashes per second): HDD error OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
RAID Rebuild LED for 400MX-S3R
LED Activity Chart: this chart describe LED activity under RAID rebuild process Constant On Blinks Randomly
Online: USB (or eSATA) is connected to PC. 6.LED Indicator:
Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface General Operation:
Power LED...
User Guide - Page 12
... separate Hard Drive capacities. ( figure 6-A) ( figure 6-B)
NST-400MX-S3
NST-400MX-S3R
ON 1 2
Individual Mode
Individual Mode
( figure 6-A)
Volume A
Volume B
Volume A
Volume B
Volume A
Volume B
Volume A
Volume B
NST-400MX-S3 Port 0 Port 1
Drive A
Drive B
Equal hard drives
NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1
Drive A
Drive B
NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1
Drive A
Drive B
Unequal hard...
User Guide - Page 13
... will need to format the entire array of physical drives as a single large volume;
NST-400MX-S3
NST-400MX-S3R
ON 1 2
JBOD Mode
JBOD Mode
( figure 6-C)
JBOD 500GB
NST-400MX-S3 Port 0 Port 1
JBOD 1000GB
NST-400MX-S3 Port 0 Port 1
JBOD 500GB
NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1
JBOD 1000GB
NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1
Drive A 250GB
Drive A 250GB
Equal hard drives
Drive A 250GB
Drive A 750GB...
User Guide - Page 14
... to the sum of both hard drives. Please back up all data to a separate storage before continuing. RAID 0 Mode ( 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...
User Guide - Page 15
... rebuild, the rebuild process will take a longer time to initialize and format the hard disks. This will not work to create a mirror set from existing hard drives. ( figure 6-E)
NST-400MX-S3R
RAID 1 Mode
NOTE:
All data previously stored on separate drives to protect against data loss due to the smaller of the rebuild and verification...
User Guide - Page 17
... Drive. 9.Hard Drive Formatting Guide
Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface Please make sure your Hard Drive shown as "Unallocated" (Disk number may vary)
Hard Drive Formatting Guide 15 In order to use a disk volume larger than 2 TB's, you will need an operating system that supports GUID Partitioning Table.
For PC Users...
User Guide - Page 23
... defective within that time frame, please go to make sure you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement.
11.Contact:
Vantec Thermal Technologies
www.vantecusa.com
Copyright © 2013 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved. 10.Warranty:
The NexStar MX comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If any cosmetic flaws. Warranty/Contact 21
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