Does it have a on/off switch? I only want it running when I run backups.

Kenneth, Yes there is a power switch located on the back just below where the power plug is inserted. But if there was not, the user could just as easily remove the power plug connected to the HD enclosure as well. Have fun,

Does this support 4 TB drives?

I can not say for sure, I know it works on 1.5 TB, and with that on initial connection I found it took a bit for it to read and set up all the files so you could see it all, I kept expecting it all to appear in a flash, but it took my file that had almost 3/4 of a TB about 3 minutes to finally appear and be readable, after that it was as any and would pick up immediately not sure if it was just the reading of XP by Windows 8 or what but it worked and saved all 18 months of photos.

Is this drive compatible with Win8?

This enclosure will work on any system that has USB or SATA capabilities. All versions of Windows will recognize this enclosure.

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Form and functionality collide with style in the NexStar 3 SuperSpeed External Hard Drive Enclosure from Vantec. With its mirror finish and sleek curves, the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed stands out from the crowd. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat, protecting your drive from overheating. Integrated with the latest USB 3.0 technology, performance is increased by 10 fold offering maximum speeds of up to 5Gbps. Quickly store and back-up your data with the Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed External Hard Drive Enclosure.

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SuperSpeed USB 3.0 TechnologyThe VANTEC NexStar 3 SuperSpeed equips the revolutionary SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology to deliver up to 5Gbps bandwidth which is 10x faster than USB 2.0 boosted data transfer rate between a PC and USB device.
Supports 3.5-inch Hard DrivesThe VANTEC NexStar 3 SuperSpeed external enclosure provides broad compatibility with all standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drives to enable capacities of 2TB or even more!
Aluminum BodyThe solid aluminum body delivers excellent heat dissipation and tough, reliable hard drive protection.

Model
Brand	VANTEC
Series	NexStar 3
Model	NST-380S3-BK

Details
Color	Black
Size	3.5"
AC Adapter	Yes
Material	Aluminum
Internal Interface	SATA
External Interface	USB 3.0
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)	Up to 3TB

Compatibility
Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X v10.4 and Above

Features
Features	Attractive Mirror Finish Design Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.0 Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 480 Mbps w/USB 2.0 Easily Add Storage to Any System with USB 1.1/2.0 or 3.0 Backwards-Compatible with USB 2.0 or 1.1 Hi-Quality Shielded USB 3.0 Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting Attractive Blue LED Indicates Power & HDD Activity

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	8.11" x 4.84" x 1.30"

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First Listed on Newegg	February 10, 2010

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Vantec NexStar 3 SuperSpeed 3.5" SATA to USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure - Model NST-380S3-BK

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