Vantec NexStar TX User Manual

Enclosure for 3.5” SATA 6Gbps HDD
3. Note the SATA interface in the Tray and your
SATA drive.
5. Push the drive in the direction shown to fully
connect the SATA interface.
6. Secure two screws on each side to hold the drive
to the Tray.
1. Verify the package contents. 2. Remove the end cover and slide the Tray out. 4. Align Tray SATA interface with Drive SATA
interface and insert to connect the SATA
interface together.
7. Align the Tray guide rail to the housing guide
and slide the Tray into the housing.
Housing
Tray
8. Replace the end cover plate and secure with
two screws.

Vantec NexStar TX Specifications

General

Hot-swap	Yes
Storage drive size	2.5 \
Maximum storage capacity	0.5 TB
Number of storage drives supported	1
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA II
Interface	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Dimensions (WxDxH)	130 x 73 x 14 mm
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS 8.6
Supported data transfer rates	480 Mbps
Minimum processor	Intel Pentium II 350 MHz / Mac G3
Material	Aluminum
Product color	Black

Summary

NexStar TX Installation Guide

Verify Package Contents

Confirm all necessary components are present in the package before proceeding with installation.

Prepare Drive and Tray

Insert the SATA drive into the tray, align interfaces, and secure it using screws.

Assemble Enclosure

Slide the drive tray into the housing and reattach the end cover plate securely.

Connect and Power On

Connect Cables and Power

Connect the power cable and USB 3.0 cable, then press the power button to turn on the device.

Operating System Setup

Allow the OS to detect the drive, then format it for readiness.

Important Notes

Provides important usage information regarding power adapter connection and new drive initialization.