SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to
SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure is designed to work USB equipped
computers. This enclosure provides large capacity
mobile storage using 2.5" SATA hard disk drives
through hot-swapping SuperSpeed USB 3.0
interface.
Key Features and Benefits
• Quickly adds more storage space to your
USB-enabled PC (USB 3.0 recommended)
• Supports USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to
5Gb/s
• Tool-less design and no driver installation
required
• Supports up to 3TB hard disk capacity
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Note: For maximum data throughput, use
a SATA 3Gb/s hard disk with the
enclosure and connect to a fully functional
USB 3.0 port.
System Requirements
• Notebook or desktop PC with an available
USB 2.0/3.0 port (USB 3.0 recommended)
• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) ) / Vista (32-/64-
bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008
(32-/64-bit)
Package Contents
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure
• USB 3.0 Y-split (data & power) cable
• 2 (optional) sponges
• Quick installation guide
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Layout
Top cover
Bottom cover
Slider to release the cases
Figure 1: Back Panel Layout
USB 3.0 Y-split Cable
Figure 2: USB 3.0 Y-split Cable Connectors
USB 3.0 micro-B connector
Power/Activity LED
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Power and Activity LED
The LED indicator illuminates solid blue when
the enclosure is connected and powered up. The
LED flashes during data transfer. Do not
disconnect the enclosure while the LED is flashing
Hardware Installation
The following section guides you through the
installation of your drive kit.
Installing a 2.5" Hard Disk Drive
1. Slide the slider to the right to release the top
cover (see Figure 3). Slide the top cover out
of the enclosure (See Figure 4).
Figure 3
Figure 4
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2. Open the inner top case, slide in the SATA
HDD and connect it to the PCBA SATA
connector (see Figure 5 and Figure 6).
Figure 5
Figure 6
Note: This enclosure supports 12.5mm
height hard drives. For a 9.5mm drive,
attach the included sponge(s) to the inner
top case to fill the gap and secure the drive
from moving (see Figure 6).
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3. Close the inner top case and slide the top
cover back to the original position (see Figure
7 and Figure 8).
Figure 7
Figure 8
4. Plug the included USB 3.0 cable to the
enclosure via the micro-B connector (see
Figure 2).
5. Plug the Type-A data (blue) connector (see
Figure 2) to the computer’s USB port.
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Important: In most cases the Type-A data
(blue) connector will supply enough
power to the enclosure. If not, use the
optional Type-A power (white) connector
to supply more power. Before proceeding,
first unplug the Type-A data (blue)
connector, then plug the Type-A power
(white) connector to an available USB
port, then re-plug the Type-A data (blue)
connector.
6. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-
less Enclosure will turn on automatically.
Make sure that the LED is lit. Go to Driver
Installation to complete the installation.
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Driver Installation
Windows will automatically detect and install
drivers for the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5"
Tool-less Enclosure. No additional driver
installation is needed.
Using the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA
2.5" Tool-less Enclosure
An additional drive icon will appear in My
Computer when the enclosure is plugged into a
USB port. The drive acts just like a conventional
hard drive in your system.
Disconnecting from the Computer
Before unplugging the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to
SATA 2.5" Tool-less Enclosure from the computer,
follow the steps below for your version of
Windows. The same rule applies when turning
off the Enclosure. Not following the instructions
may result in data corruption or damage to the hard
disk drive.
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Windows 7
1. Click Show hidden icons; click the Safely
Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon
located in the system tray by the system
clock.
2. Click Eject USB Mass Storage Device.
3. You can now unplug or turn off the
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure.
Windows Vista / Server 2008
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
located in the system tray by the system
clock.
2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Strorage
Device, then click OK.
3. You can now unplug or turn off the
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure.
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Windows XP / Server 2003
1. Double click the Safely Remove Hardware
icon located in the system tray by the system
clock.
2. Highlight Mass Storage Device, click Stop,
OK, OK, and then Close.
3. You can now unplug or turn off the
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less
Enclosure.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You
can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having
similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product
is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #: ___________________
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.
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About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB,
and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding
A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less Enclosure
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: 510-657-8688
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 2.5" Tool-less Enclosure is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and
the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. All other names used in this publication
are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
March, 2012 Copyright © 2011 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved
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