Macally G-S350SUAB2 User Manual

IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA

3.5” Serial ATA Hard Drive Enclosure

G-S350SUAB2

User's Manual

CONTENTS

INTRODUCING 1394A and 1394B FIREWIRE/
USB2.0/eSATA HI-SPEED ENCLOSURE 3

About this Guide 3
System Requirements 3
Package Contents 4
Safety Precautions 4

HARDWARE BASICS 6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7

Software Installation for MAC 10

SATA Connection for MacOS X 10.2 and above 10
Firewire and USB Connection for Mac 9.2 and OS X 11

Software Installation for PC 12

SATAConnection for Windows 2000/XP/vista/Windows 7 12

Firewire and USB Connection for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/
Windows 7 12

HARD DRIVE PARTITION and FORMAT
PROCEDURES in PC WINDOWS 2000/XP/Vista /Windows 7

Frequently Asked Questions 16

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Introducing IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA

3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure - G-S350SUAB2

Thank you for choosing the G-S350SUAB2 aluminum IEEE 1394A and 1394B

FireWire/

enclosure supports 3.5” SATA Hard drive up to 3TB. It is simple to install
and comes with all the parts you need to create an external hard drive.

Based on IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/SATA II, SATA I, USB2.0 and USB1.1
specifications the transfer rates are up to:
SATA II - 3.0Gb/s
SATA I - 1.5Gb/s
1394A - 400Mb/s
1394B - 800Mb/s
USB2.0 - 480Mb/s
USB1.1 - 12Mb/s
G-S350SUAB2 can support the speed specification listed above, however its
transfer rates are possible to be lower, and will vary depending upon the
Operating System, type of SATA, 1394A,1394B and USB host controller, SATA
Hard Drive and computer hardware.

About This Guide

Before you begin using the G-S350SUAB2, be sure to read this manual in its
entirety.
This guide contains:

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Introducing IEEE1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA

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3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure

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Hardware Installation

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Software Installation

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Hard Drive Partition and Format in PC Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7

! FAQ

Hi-Speed USB2.0/eSATA 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure. This Aluminum

System Requirements

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MacOS 9.2 and MacOS X 10.1 to 10.7 for USB and Firewire connection

! MacOS X 10. to 10.7 for SATA connection
! Windows 2000, Windows XP ,Windows VISTA and Windows7
! Any desktop or Notebook computer with an available SATA, FireWire or

USB port

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Package Contents

The G-S350SUAB2-Aluminum IEEE 1394A and IEEE 1394B FireWire/
Hi-Speed USB2.0
software and documentation:

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G-S350SUAB2 enclosure

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6 pin-6 pin1394A FireWire Cable

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9 pin-9 pin1394B FireWire Cable

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USB2.0 cable

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Software CD containing the drivers and manual

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AC/DC Adapter

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eSATA cable(optional)

/eSATA 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure package includes the following

Safety Precautions

ON INSTALLATION

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain, water or moisture.

2. Do not place any containers with liquids (drinking glass, flower
vase, etc.) or containers with small metal parts (paper clips, etc.)
on top of the unit.

3. According to standard industry practice, surge protection is
recommended for all telecommunications devices. Surge suppressors
and/or line conditioning should be used on the input power supply.

ON OPERATION

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Do not move the chassis during operation. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

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Protect the unit from shocks and vibrations.

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Do not use the subsystem in areas exposed to oily smoke or

steam,such as a kitchen or close to a humidifier.

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Do not use the subsystem in locations exposed to rain or splashes of

water, such as outdoors, in a bathroom, or close to a window.

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Do not use the subsystem on an unstable or slanted surface without

proper support.

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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or hot air where the
temperature could exceed 45ºC, or very cold locations where the
temperature is below 0ºC.

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Keep the power cord away from hot appliances.

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Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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ON TRANSPORTATION

Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the
unit at a later date.
Always remove the disc before moving the unit.

ON POWER SOURCES

When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power
cord from the unit.
To unplug the AC power adapter from the wall outlet, grasp the adapter
itself. Do not pull the cord.

Warning

If any of the following conditions occur, immediately disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or an authorized
service station. Continuing to use the computer involves the risk of fire
and electric shock.

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Smoke or unusual smell is coming from the subsystem.

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Water has entered the unit, or the unit has become wet.

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A foreign object has entered the unit.

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The unit has been dropped or the front panel or frame has been

damaged.

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The power cable is damaged, causing wire breakage or exposed

leads.

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Hardware Basic

Precaution:

Please make sure your hand is dry and remove static from your body by
touching metal parts of your computer chassis.

1 — Back Panel 2 — 2 -6mm Screws 3 Enclosure Sleeve—

4 — Base Tray bridge 5 — 6 -5mm Screws 6 — 8 -4mm Screws

7 — Front Panel 8 — Base Tray 9 — Power on/off button

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