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  • Vantec NST-400MX-S3 | User Guide - Page 1
    NST-400MX-S3 USB 3.0 Interface NST-400MX-S3R USB 3.0&eSATA Interface USER'S MANUAL www.vantecusa.com 3
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    : 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
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    : 1. Introduction 02 2. Specifications/Features 03 3. System Requirements 04 4. Parts Layout 05 5. Installation 06 6. LED Indicator 09 7. Mode Configuration 10 8. Disconnecting the NexStar MX 14 9. Hardware Formatting Guide 15 10. Warranty 21 11. Contact 21 Table of Contents 1
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    support Individual, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes for effective storage management. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; the front vents and the rear fan keep your hard drive(s) cool and improve performance. The Vantec NexStar® MX
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    Plug & Play Without Rebooting • Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity • Support Individual, JBOD (for 400MX-S3); 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
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    eSATA Mac OS 10.4 & greater 1. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications 2. For USB 3.0 speeds, the system must support USB 3.0 specifications 3. For eSATA Speeds, the System Must Support eSATA Specifications 4. Port Multiplier Is Required For eSATA Syetem Requirements 4
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    4.Parts Layout: NST-400MX-S3 1 Power ON/OFF Switch 2 USB 3.0 Port 3 Power Jack NST-400MX-S3R 1 Power ON/OFF Switch 2 eSATA Port 3 USB 3.0 Port 4 Power Jack Parts Layout 5
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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
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    ( figure 5.1-D) (5) Choose the Mode Configuration for the NexStar MX. Connect the power adapter and power on the unit. Press the reset button and hold for 10-15 seconds. *Please note, changing mode will erase all data on the drives in this 400MX
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    hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read the"Creating a New Partition" section of this manual. eSATA Cable or USB3.0 Cable DC 12V USB 3.0 POWER ON OFF eSATA eSATA (S3R) (1) Connect the eSATA to the NexStar and to an available eSATA port on your system. (2) Connect the power cable to
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    6.LED Indicator: Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface General Operation: Power LED HDD 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
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    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
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    to a separate storage before continuing. 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
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    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
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    mode will prompt 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 the hard drive will be lost! Please back up all data to a separate storage before continuing
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    the NexStar MX: Dual 3.5" RAID Enclosure w/Fan USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 : Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar MX has ceased. Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar MX Double click the green "Safely Remove Hardware" icon
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    Guide Dual 3/5" RAID Enclosure w/FAN USB 3.0 (S3) or USB3 & eSATA (S3R) interface 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
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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 16
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    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:)") Hard Drive Formatting Guide 17
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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 two different brands of hard drives with different capacity to a larger format hard drive. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 18
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    RAID 0 Mode : Raid 0 Mode can integrate two different brands of hard drives with different capacity to a larger format hard drive. >Two hard drives of the appear. Please click "Erase" to begin formatting your hard drive. WARING: All data will be erased after the format Hard Drive Formatting Guide 19
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    Select how you want to use your new Volume or click "Cancel" if you want to use default settings. This will conclude the Hard Drive Formatting guide. Hard Drive Formatting Guide 20
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    10.Warranty: The NexStar MX comes with a 1 year limited warranty ( 90 day parts ) . If your unit unit immediately and ask for a replacement. 11.Contact: Vantec Thermal Technologies www.vantecusa.com Copyright © 2013 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved. All Registered Trademarks Belong
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USER’S MANUAL
NST-400MX-S3
NST-400MX-S3R
USB 3.0 Interface
USB 3.0&eSATA Interface
www.vantecusa.com
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