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...Cela pourrait endommager les données du disque dur ou même le matériel. Model: NST-400MX-S3 or NST-400MX-S3R Copyright © 2012 Vantec Thermal Technologies. Please refer to 15 seconds while the unit is strictly forbidden. In questo modo i dati...gedrückt. NST-400MX-S3 Mode Configuration: NST-400MX-S3R Mode Configuration: INDIVIDUAL JBOD INDIVIDUAL JBOD NOTE: All data previously stored on the hard drive will appear in Windows Explorer or Mac desktop. Collegare NexStar MX al computer usando un cavo eSATA o USB 3.0. Connectez le NexStar MX à votre...
...Cela pourrait endommager les données du disque dur ou même le matériel. Model: NST-400MX-S3 or NST-400MX-S3R Copyright © 2012 Vantec Thermal Technologies. Please refer to 15 seconds while the unit is strictly forbidden. In questo modo i dati...gedrückt. NST-400MX-S3 Mode Configuration: NST-400MX-S3R Mode Configuration: INDIVIDUAL JBOD INDIVIDUAL JBOD NOTE: All data previously stored on the hard drive will appear in Windows Explorer or Mac desktop. Collegare NexStar MX al computer usando un cavo eSATA o USB 3.0. Connectez le NexStar MX à votre...
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... a registered 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 1 2 3 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 Cable 3 Power Adapter 4 User's Manual 5 Enclosure Stand 6 Installation Screws 4 5 6 NST-400MX-S3R Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 1 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 & eSATA Cable 3 Power...
... a registered 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 1 2 3 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 Cable 3 Power Adapter 4 User's Manual 5 Enclosure Stand 6 Installation Screws 4 5 6 NST-400MX-S3R Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface 1 1 NexStar MX 2 USB 3.0 & eSATA Cable 3 Power...
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...it will support Individual and JBOD modes; Introduction 2 and for 400MX-S3R, it will support Individual, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes for your computer. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive(s) cool and improve performance. The Vantec NexStar® MX is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage...; It provides maximum storage with the increased capacity of diving inside the PC and messing with style! 1.Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in an enclosure with all those wires, cables and connections.
...it will support Individual and JBOD modes; Introduction 2 and for 400MX-S3R, it will support Individual, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes for your computer. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive(s) cool and improve performance. The Vantec NexStar® MX is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage...; It provides maximum storage with the increased capacity of diving inside the PC and messing with style! 1.Introduction: Vantec NexStar® MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in an enclosure with all those wires, cables and connections.
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... 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: SATA • ...197 x 123 x 72 mm *Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates Power Adapter USB 3.0 Cable Specifications: • Model: NST-400MX-S3R • Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives • Device Size: 3.5" • Internal Interface: SATA • External Interface:...
... 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: SATA • ...197 x 123 x 72 mm *Check our website www.vantecusa.com for any updates Power Adapter USB 3.0 Cable Specifications: • Model: NST-400MX-S3R • Device Support: SATA I/II/III Hard Drives • Device Size: 3.5" • Internal Interface: SATA • External Interface:...
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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 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 (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 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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... your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar , it will appear under My Computer. (5) Your NexStar External Hard Drive is now ready for use . 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... available USB port on your system. (2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar and plug the cable into an available ...
... your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar , it will appear under My Computer. (5) Your NexStar External Hard Drive is now ready for use . 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... available USB port on your system. (2) Connect the power cable to the NexStar and plug the cable into an available ...
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... HDD2 LED Power LED In progress Offline Complete FAN ON ON ON OFF NOTE: 1. 6.LED Indicator: Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface General Operation: Power LED HDD 1 LED HDD 2 LED Green Blue Blue ON : Power on OFF: Power off ON : HDD inserted ...'t connect to PC. LED blinking consistently (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.
... HDD2 LED Power LED In progress Offline Complete FAN ON ON ON OFF NOTE: 1. 6.LED Indicator: Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface General Operation: Power LED HDD 1 LED HDD 2 LED Green Blue Blue ON : Power on OFF: Power off ON : HDD inserted ...'t connect to PC. LED blinking consistently (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.
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... with 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 drives Equal hard drives ( figure 6-B) NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A Drive B Unequal hard drives...
... with 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 drives Equal hard drives ( figure 6-B) NST-400MX-S3R Port 0 Port 1 Drive A Drive B Unequal hard drives...
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Switching to initialize and format the hard disks. 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 Unequal hard drives Drive A 250GB Drive A 250GB Equal hard drives...
Switching to initialize and format the hard disks. 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 Unequal hard drives Drive A 250GB Drive A 250GB Equal hard drives...
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Please back up all data to initialize and format the hard disks. ( figure 6-E) ( figure 6-F) NST-400MX-S3R NOTE: All data previously stored on the hard drive will be lost! ON 1 2 RAID 0 Mode (Striped): This mode splits data evenly across ...Data access speed is equal to the sum of both hard drives. 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 ...
Please back up all data to initialize and format the hard disks. ( figure 6-E) ( figure 6-F) NST-400MX-S3R NOTE: All data previously stored on the hard drive will be lost! ON 1 2 RAID 0 Mode (Striped): This mode splits data evenly across ...Data access speed is equal to the sum of both hard drives. 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 ...
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... process will take a longer time to complete, and the host data transfer performance 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 remaining drive until redundancy is restored at...
... process will take a longer time to complete, and the host data transfer performance 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 remaining drive until redundancy is restored at...
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... through the GPT. For PC Users: STEP1: Right-click "My Computer" and select "Manage". 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 The GUID partitioning scheme has...
... through the GPT. For PC Users: STEP1: Right-click "My Computer" and select "Manage". 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 The GUID partitioning scheme has...