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Vantec NexStar User Manual

Vantec NexStar
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USER’S MANUAL
Universal Storage Adapter
Copyright 2009 Vantec Thermal Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
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Vantec NexStar Specifications

General IconGeneral
Storage media typeHDD, SSD
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA III
Maximum storage capacity4 TB
Storage drive sizes supported2.5, 3.5 \
Number of storage drives supported1
DC-in jackYes
Standard interfaceseSATA, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Product colorWhite
Maximum data transfer rate5 Gbit/s
Cables includedeSATA, USB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth83 mm
Width136 mm
Height87 mm

Summary

Package Contents

NexStar® Universal Storage Adapter

Lists the main device included in the package.

Power Adapter with On/Off Switch

Details the external power adapter for the device.

SATA Data Cable

Describes the cable for connecting SATA data.

SATA Power Adapter Cable

Describes the cable for providing SATA power.

User's Manual

Refers to the included user's manual.

Introduction

Specifications and Features

Key Features

Highlights the adapter's capabilities like USB 2.0, memory card support, and hot-swappability.

Product Specifications

Details technical data including model, interface, storage capacity, and dimensions.

Memory Card Compatibility

Lists supported memory card types, often requiring adapters.

System Requirements

Parts Layout

Installation Steps

Using the Card Reader

Instructions for connecting and using the memory card reader function.

2.5-inch IDE Hard Drive Installation

Step-by-step process for installing a 2.5-inch IDE hard drive.

3.5-inch IDE Hard Drive Installation

Detailed steps for installing a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive.

2.5 & 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive Installation

Instructions for connecting both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard drives.

Warranty Information

Contact Information

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