Vantec NST-640S3R-BK - NexStar HX4R driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 2
...Cable
2 USB 3.0 Cable
3 eSATA Cable
3 eSATA Cable
4 Power Adapter
4 Power Adapter
5 User's Manual
5 User's Manual
6 Installation Screws
6 Installation Screws
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TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer. NexStar is a registered trademark of Vantec...
User Guide - Page 3
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
02
2. Specifications/Features
03
3. System Requirements
04
4. Parts Layout
05
5. LED Indicator
06
6. Installation
07
7. RAID Mode Guide
10
8. RAID Rebuild
17
9. Hardware Formatting Guide
18
10. Disconnecting the NexStar HX4R
23
11. Warranty
24
12. Contact
24
Table of Contents 1
User Guide - Page 5
... Storage to Any System with USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA • Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 • Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting • Attractive LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity
NexStar HX4 (NST-640SU3-BK)
• Supports Individual
NexStar HX4R (NST-640S3R-BK)
• Supports Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 3, 5 & 10 Modes
NexStar HX2R (NST-620S3R-BK)
• Supports...
User Guide - Page 8
...:
General Operation:
NexStar HX4 (NST-640SU3-BK) NexStar HX4R (NST-640S3R-BK)
Power LED Green HDD 1 LED Blue
HDD 2 LED Blue
HDD 3 LED Blue
HDD 4 LED Blue
ON : Power on OFF: Power off
ON : HDD inserted Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read/Write/Rebuild) Flash Consistently (3 flashes per second): HDD error OFF: HDD not installed/Removed/sleep mode
ON : HDD inserted Flash Randomly: Accessing (Read...
User Guide - Page 9
... each hard drive during Hard Drive Mode change. Please back up your hard drive(s) before adjusting RAID mode. New hard drives must be formatted before use. *Refer to page 12 for RAID Mode Configuration.
5.1.Hardware Installation: Installing the hard drive:
(1) Push lock to the left to unlock the HDD tray.
NexStar HX4 / HX4R (2) Take out the HDD tray
NexStar HX2R
NexStar HX4 / HX4R
NexStar HX2R...
User Guide - Page 10
... the screws firmly to the tray.
NOTE:
If necessary, please use the hard drive foam spacer if the hard drive cannot be mounted stably. Refer to image for foam spacer placement.
(4) Reinsert the HDD tray into the case.
NexStar HX4 / HX4R (5) Push lock to the right to lock the HDD tray.
NexStar HX2R
NexStar HX4 / HX4R
NexStar HX2R
Installation 8
User Guide - Page 11
... on the NexStar via the power switch. (4) Your operating system should detect
the NexStar and automatically install the necessary drivers. Once your operating system finishes setting up the NexStar , it will mount your hard drive. On Mac OS systems, the new volume should appear on desktop. On a Windows PC, the new volume will appear under My Computer. (5) Your NexStar External Hard Drive is now...
User Guide - Page 12
... on each HDD simultaneously Capacity: Multiply the smallest capacity by 2
ON
RAID 1
Pg. 14
RAID: Mirroring on each hard drive simultaneously Capacity equals to the smaller of the two HDD
RAID Switch Settings:
1) Power on your computer system. 2) Connect the NexStar HX4R/HX2R to the computer via USB 3.0 or eSATA cable. 3) Power on the NexStar HX4R/HX2R, please wait 20-30 seconds let all the...
User Guide - Page 19
... LED
HDD4 LED
RAID 3
RAID 5
HDD 1/2 RAID 10
HDD 3/4
Rebuild Complete (Online)
Rebuild Complete (Offline)
NOTE:
1. Rebuild speed around 250GB/HR 2. Anytime when a HDD failure is detected, the LED blinks at a constant pace. 3. Online: Power cable is connected to the device, USB or eSATA cable is connected to the computer.
Offline: Only power cable is connected to the device.
RAID Rebuild
17
User Guide - Page 20
... need an operating system that supports GUID Partitioning Table. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP 64bit, Mac 10.4, and Mac 10.5 all have this capability through the GPT. The GUID partitioning scheme has the ability to partition both internal and external drives far beyond 2 TB's in size. STEP1: Right-click "My Computer" and select "Manage".
STEP2: Select "Disk Management" and you will see...
User Guide - Page 23
For Mac Users: STEP1: When you connect the NexStar HX4R
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) STEP2: Select which HDD you want to erase.
Hard Drive Formatting Guide 21
User Guide - Page 25
... NexStar HX4R:
Quad 3.5" SATA to USB 3.0 & eSATA External RAID Hard Drive Enclosure w/ Fan
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8:
Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar has ceased.
Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar
Double click the green "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the system tray and select [Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Select the device...
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... mm / Fan : 80mm
System Requirement
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista & 7 Mac OS X v10.4 and Up USB 2.0, 3.0 or eSATA Equipped System For USB 3.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 3.0 Speci cation eSATA Equipped System For eSATA Speeds, the System Must Support eSATA Speci cations
Package Contents
NexStar HX4R Enclosure, Power Adapter, USB 3.0 Cable, eSATA Cable, User's Manual
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