The vantec nexstar hard drive dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap. Weve seen our share of hard drive docks and even a few from vantec, but this time they have something a little different. Oct 10, 2008 vantec nexstar hard drive dock sata to esata and usb 2. I connected the drive in the first bay, connected power, the usb cable and powered on the dock. The vantec nexstar hard drive dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap hard drives to your computer. Apr 14, 2010 the vantec nexstar can handle both the full size through 25 inch and the laptop 2. Buy vantec nstd100su nexstar hard drive dock nstd100su at. I have been through my new devices support and they have sent me a. Ideal for anyone in need of portable storage, the nexstar txs slim pocket design makes it a convenient way to carry your data. Unplug the nexstar hard drive dock if you currently have it connected. I really hoped that this will be a quality product, as i have another, older, vantec nexstar usb enclosure, and i have been very happy with it. This driver update utility makes sure that you are getting the correct drivers for your nexstar and operating system version, preventing you from installing the wrong drivers. Today we will be looking at what the vantec nexstar dual bay hard drive dock has to offer.
One of the most important aspects of any backup system is having a process, doing something consistently and uniformly enough that its easy to make sense of whats going on, where information is, and so on. Design to duplicate current high capacity 4tb drives and serve as a dual bay hard drive dock with a combined capacity of 8tb. Driver installation my computer, be sure to partition your hard drive. I have been through my new devices support and they have sent me a new docking station. With more and more people becoming entrenched within the digital age there is an increasing need for storage.
But i had a need to expand the space in my primary desktop, so i purchased a simple drive duplicator and give it a shot. The need of opening up your computer case or installing the hard drive into an enclosure is now a distant memory. Vantec nexstar hd dock we have touched on these units in the past, namely the thermaltake blacx, and the only gripe back then was that the product did not utilize a faster bus technology, namely sata. The vantec nexstar dual bay dock has a somewhat geometric design and features two slots for two separate 3. Uploaded on 3162019, downloaded 4931 times, receiving a 93100 rating by 3624 users. The builtin driver supports the basic functions of your vantec nexstar hardware.
If you are a novice computer user with no experience updating drivers, we recommend using driverdoc to help you update your vantec storage adapter driver. Vantec nexstar drivers download update vantec software. It gives you the flexibility of connecting any sata. I was unable to get a computer to boot through a docked hard drive though. Dear customer, due to coronavirus lockdown we will temporarily be suspending phone support. Unfortunately my pc still does not recognize the device. It has a nice and sturdy design and offers very fast throughput speeds with usb 3. Duplicate or dock a sata ssdhdd with fast performance usb 3. The vantec nexstar tx single bay hard drive dock boasts 3 usb 3. It gives you the flexibility of connecting any sata iii hard drive to your computer via usb 2. Introduct the vantec nexstar dual bay hard drive dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap hard drives to your computer. I have the same issue as the first comment though the software has this device not found message, and is sitting at scan bus for initio external storage devices.
It gives you the flexibility of connecting two sata iii hard drive to your computer via usb 2. I have separate usb to sata cable usb 2 that was able to boot the same hard drive, so if you are wanting to use the dock to migrate a laptop install and test boot it before swapping, this is probably not the best unit for you. Apr, 2010 the good the vantec nexstar hard drive dock offers a robust solution to work with internal hard drives. This model comes in a semigloss white and is constructed of a thicker, hard plastic that seems quite sturdy. This unit provides two sata docking ports that can accommodate either two 3. So i had great interest when i discovered vantecs justlaunched nexstar wifi dock, one that supports both wifi access and a highperformance usb 3. This builtin vantec nexstar driver should be included with your windows operating system or is available through windows update. Vantec has had a product out for a while now called the nexstar hard drive dock and i have been using one on my personal system and on our test bench configurations for. Mar 04, 20 external hard drive enclosures are a dime a dozen, but those that build in wireless functionality are not. Theyre a great tool to have around the home or office.
Aug 20, 2008 vantec nexstar hd dock we have touched on these units in the past, namely the thermaltake blacx, and the only gripe back then was that the product did not utilize a faster bus technology, namely sata. The vantec nexstar hdd duplicator is a versatile storage device for duplicating hard drives as well as a high capacity usb 3. The nexstar hard drive dock is an incredible looking device that will take any 2. The vantec nexstar hard drive dock is a decent product that works without a need of messing with the cables. Click here to see how to install the builtin drivers. It doesnt support the legacy ide hard drive however. External hard drive enclosures are a dime a dozen, but those that build in wireless functionality are not. Vantec, a company known for different forms of external storage, is the next in line to release a pod. Nexstar hard drive dock vantec thermal technologies. If the hard drive does not appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive. Vantec nstd100su nexstar hdd docking station white techbuy. The vantec nexstar can handle both the full size through 25 inch and the laptop 2. Nexstar hard drive dock nstd100fbsu discontinued product.
And all this is done without having to disassemble anything. Does this jackofalltrades enclosure prove its skill with both of these features. The good the vantec nexstar hard drive dock offers a robust solution to work with internal hard drives. First attempt to use the software failed i downloaded the trial specifically to access a wd passport drive for mac on a windows 7 computer, and it could not access the files on the drive. It gives you the flexibility of connecting any sata i ii hard drive to your computer via usb 2. If it is not, you can download the usb mass storage support 1. Nexstar super speed dual bay hard drive dock vantec. Hard drive docking stations provide pc users with the ability to quickly and easily backup valuable data, access old drives, clone, format and debug disk problems. The simple docking design offers quick access and removal of your hard drives for storage or data duplication. All you have to do is drop the drive in the top of the dock, give the drive a second to be recognized by.
Vantec has had a product out for a while now called the nexstar hard drive dock and i have. And even did a 2 terabyte disk duplication that worked flawlessly. I hear a sound when i turn it on, but theres no knew drive showing. Vantec nexstar hard drive dock nstd300s3 video cnet. Hard drive docks are definitely a part of the solution with easy to use usb and esata connections all in a package that sits on your desk.
The first time you plug in the nexstar hard drive dock into a usb port of your computer, the add new hardware wizard dialog box will appear. But i had a need to expand the space in my primary desktop, so i purchased a simple drive duplicator and give it. Dec 14, 2017 its been a long time since ive done any drive cloning. Introduction the vantec nexstar hard drive dock is a complete and easy way to add or swap hard drives to your computer. Standalone duplicator, design to use without connecting to a system. Hi brandon, i am facing the same problem, just bought a new toshiba 3tb drive, and only 750gb show up when i connect to it via my nexstar docking station. Vantec nexstar driver for windows 7 32 bit, windows 7 64 bit, windows 10, 8, xp. Its been a long time since ive done any drive cloning. I have the same issue as the first comment though the software has this device not found message, and is. Vantec nexstar hard drive dock sata to esata and usb 2.
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