Page 2 - NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure
Package Contents: NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure 1 NexStar MX Dual Bay HDD Enclosure 3 Arcsoft Totalmedia Backup™ Software 5 1394a Cable 4 USB Cable 8 9 User’s Manual 7 Installation Screws 6 Enclosure Stand 1394b Cable 2 Power Adapter TRADEMARKSMS-DOS,Microsoft, Windows NT/2000/ME/XP/Vist...
Page 3 - FOR Mac OS Users; Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02 2. Features/Specifications NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure .............................................................. .03 3. System Requirements .............
Page 4 - Introduction
Vantec NexStar MX Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure now in the FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 interface is a quick and simple way to expand storage capacity to your computer. It comes without the hassle of diving inside the PC and messing with all those wires, cables and connections. It provides maximum...
Page 5 - USB Port; Connect to a computer directly using a USB cable.; Fan; Automatic fan to keep the hard drives cool.
Features / Specifications 3 2. Features/Specifications: NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure : • Supports Dual SATA I/II Hard Drives Up to 2.0 TB of Storage • USB 2.0 External Interface Allows You to Transfer Data Up to 480 Mbps • FireWire 400 (1394a) External Interface Allows You to Transfer D...
Page 6 - System Requirements
Mac PowerPC or Intel Core Duo processor & greater.Mac OS 9.x & greater. (PowerPC processor) / Mac OS 10.4 & greater.(Intel Core Duo processor) 1. USB port, FireWire 400(1394a) port, or FireWire 800 (1394b) port. 2. For USB 2.0 speeds, the system must support USB 2.0 specifications. 3.For...
Page 7 - Interface Information
NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure 4. Interface Information: Interface Information 5 Hard Drive Caddy Aluminum Housing Jumper Switch SATA/Power connector
Page 9 - Installation
( Figure 5-D ) Installation 7 ( Figure 5-C ) (3) Slide the first HDD into the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( Figure 5-C ) (4) Slide the second HDD into the drive caddy then insert the HDD into the SATA connector. ( Figure 5-D ) 5) Secure the hard drives onto the drive cad...
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( Figure 5-F ) Installation 8 (6) Insert the drive caddy back into the aluminum housing. Be sure to align and secure with the provided screws. ( Figure 5-F ) (7) Plug in the power cable along with the necessary connections to your computer then switch the power button to power on. ( Figure 5-G ) ( F...
Page 11 - Connecting the NexStar MX Dual to your computer:
Installation 9 For new hard drives, you will need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Please refer to your hard drive manufacturer’s documentation or read the “Creating a New Partition” section of this manual. NOT E : Connecti...
Page 12 - Driver Installation
Windows 2000/2003/ XP/Vista: (1) No drivers are necessary when using Windows ME/ XP/ 2000/ Vista. If the hard drive does not appear under My Computer, be sure to partition your hard drive. 6. Driver Installation: Driver Installation 10 NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure Mac OS 9.0 or later : ...
Page 13 - Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive; Formatting The Hard Drive:; STEP1: Right-click on “My Computer” icon and
Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive 11 7. Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive: NOT E : STEP1: Right-click on “My Computer” icon and select the "Manage” column. ( Figure 7-A ) ( Figure 7-A ) WARNING : Doing the following will erase any existing data on the drive....
Page 14 - Individual Mode; T h i s m o d e c a n s h o w e a c h h a r d d i s k a s; JBOD Mode; Two hard drives of the same capacity: the total
Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive STEP2 : Select “Disk Management” and you will see your hard drives show “Unallocated”. Sample ： 750GB & 250GB hard drives. Individual Mode : T h i s m o d e c a n s h o w e a c h h a r d d i s k a s individual device. ( Figure 7- B ) 12 JBOD M...
Page 18 - RAID 0 Mode
( Figure 7-N ) Creating a New Partition / Formatting The Hard Drive 16 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 same capacity: the total capacity is the sum of the two hard drives. &...
Page 20 - RAID Mode Selection; Jumper Selection & Storage Policy Definitions; A B C D; Drive B
U n e q u a l h a r d d r i ve s E q u a l h a r d d r i ve s Vo lu m e A D r ive A D r ive B Vo lu m e B Vo lu m e A Vo lu m e B N S T-4 0 0 M X -S R P o r t 0 P o r t 1 D r ive B D r ive A P o r t 0 P o r t 1 RAID Mode Selection 18 Individual Mode ： T h i s m o d e c a n s h o w e a c h h a r d d ...
Page 22 - Two equal hard drives; The capacity is equal to the sum of both hard drives.; Two unequal hard drives
( Figure 8-E ) JBOD Mode 1 2 3 RAID Mode Selection 20 RAID 0 ： This mode is a combination of two physical partitions, where the data is striped between them. It presents the best data speed but no data redundancy. Two equal hard drives ： The capacity is equal to the sum of both hard drives. Two uneq...
Page 23 - Disconnecting The NexStar MX DUAL
NEVER remove the NexStar MX Dual while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar MX Dual, or computer. Disconnecting The NexStar MX DUAL 21 9. Disconnecting The NexStar MX DUAL WARNING : Mac OS: 1) Make sure all operation using the ha...
Page 24 - Why is the data on my hard drive corrupted
NexStar MX – Dual 3.5” SATA HDD Enclosure Troubleshooting / FAQ / Warranty 22 10. Troubleshooting/ FAQ/ Warranty : A: If your computer is giving you problems with the NexStar MX Dual, be sure to connect the USB cable to a rear port, directly off the motherboard or USB PCI card. The cables connecting...
Page 26 - Contact; Vantec Thermal Technologies
Contact 24 11. Contact : Copyright © 2008 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Right Reserved.All Registered Trademarks Belong To Their Respective Companies. Vantec Thermal Technologies 43951 Boscell Rd. Fremont, CA 94538 tel: 510-668-0368 fax: 510-668-0367 website: www.vantecusa.com
