Vantec NexStar MX manual For Mac Users, Jbod Mode

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FOR Mac Users :

STEP1: When you connect the NexStar MX Dual to a

Mac with a new hard drive, the dialog "Disk

Insertion" will appear. Please select "Initialize".

(A formatted HDD will not display this dialog)

 

(Figure 7-K)

( Figure 7-K )

STEP2: Select which HDD you want to erase.

Individual Mode :

This mode can show each hard disk as individual device. ( Figure 7-L )

( Figure 7-L )

JBOD Mode :

JBOD MODE can integrate two different brands of hard drives with different capacity

to a larger format hard drive. ( Figure 7-M )

( Figure 7-M )

Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive

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Contents Page Package Contents Table of Contents Introduction NexStar MX Dual 3.5 Sata HDD Enclosure Features/SpecificationsSystem Requirements Interface Information Installing two hard drives into the NexStar MX Dual InstallationInstallation Power Connecting the NexStar MX Dual to your computer Mac OS 9.0 or later Driver InstallationWindows 2000/2003/XP/Vista For Windows 2000/2003/ XP/ Vista Users Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard DriveIndividual Mode Right-click the red-squared block and select Initialize Disk Page For Mac Users Jbod ModeRAID 0 Mode Settings. -Q Individual Mode: RAID Mode SelectionJbod Mode: Jbod ModeTwo unequal hard drives: Two equal hard drives:Disconnecting The NexStar MX Dual Size of my hard drive ? Why is my computer not showing the fullTroubleshooting /FAQ / Warranty Contact