Owner’s Manual

1.Introduction

Vantec introduces its NexStar CX 3.5" SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure. Ideal for anyone in need of storing and transferring large amounts of data, the NexStar CX is a convenient way of upgrading storage to your computer. TheNexStar CX turns any internal 3.5" SATA Hard Drive into an external hard drive that can be used on any system with a USB port. In addition, the aluminum casing protects the drive from overheating and vibration. The NexStar CX supports USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 to offer fast transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps. The Vantec NexStar CX 3.5" SATA External Hard Drive Enclosure is great for anyone who requires a high performance, lightweight, and durable external storage solution.

3.Specifications/Features

Features

Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive. Transfer Rates Up to 480Mbps w/USB 2.0. Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB. Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting. Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity.

3.Parts Layout

SATA/Power Connector

LED Cable

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2.System Requlrements

Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Compatible or Mac G3 Processor & Greater Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8.6 & Greater USB-Equipped System

For USB 2.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 2.0 Specifications

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Specifications

Package Includes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device SupportSATA I/II Hard Drive

3.5” NexStar CX Enclosure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device Size3.5”

Power Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal InterfaceSATA

USB Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External InterfaceUSB 2.0

User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MaterialAluminum

Installation Screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimension215 x 123 x 31mm

Vertical Stand

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Drive Caddy

Aluminum Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.Installation

4-1 Connect the 3.5” hard drive to the SATA/Power connector.

4-2 Secure the hard drive onto the drive caddy with the screws provided. See picture below for where the screws are to go.

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4-3 Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing. Be sure to reconnect

4-4 Secure the caddy to the housing using the screws provided.

the LED cable before closing the unit. When reinserting the caddy, also be

 

sure to align the top of the caddy with the guides on the housing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Warranty

The Nexstar CX comes with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit become defective within that time frame, please go to http://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 contact the retailer from which you purchased the unit immediately and ask for a replacement.

Vantec Thermal Technologies

43951 Boscell Rd.

Fremont, CA 94538

tel: 510-668-0368

fax: 510-668-0367

website: www.vantecusa.com

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