USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External
Hard Drive Enclosure
Installation Guide
Introduction
The USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure
easily adds additional external storage ( 2.5" HDD /
SSD) up to 8TB via the latest generation USB 3.1
technology with data transfer rates up to 10Gb/s (2x
faster than USB 3.0).
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Congratulations for owning a SIIG product. Our
products aim to meet all your connectivity needs
wherever you go. Have fun with our products!
Please read this manual carefully before first use.
If you need more information about our products, please
visit www.siig.com.
For technical support, please email us at www.siig.com/
support/support-form.
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System Requirements
• PC or Mac® with an available USB port (USB 3.1
recommended)
• Windows® XP or later
• Mac OS® X v10.8.x or later
Package Contents
• USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure
• USB 3.1 Y-split (data and power) cable
• Installation kit
• Installation guide
Layout
Upper cover
Power / Activity LED
USB 3.1 connector
Lower cover
Figure 1: Layout
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USB 3.1 Y-split (data and power) cable
USB Data Connector (to computer)
Figure 2: USB 3.1 Y-split (data and power) cable
USB Data Connector (to enclosure)
USB Power Connector
(to computer / optional)
Hardware Installaion
Below shows how to install 2.5" HDD / SSD into the
enclosure, and please handle storage device with
caution in case of data-loss.
1. Remove the 2 screws on both sides, see Figure 3. Slide
the top cover out of the case, then followed by lower
cover, see Figure 4.
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screws (x2)
screws (x2)
Figure 3
Figure 4
2. Take off the PCB and connect it to the hard disk drive,
see Figure 5 and Figure 6.
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Figure 5
Figure 6
3. Put the installed PCB with hard disk drive into the hard
disk drive tray, see Figure 7.
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Figure 7
4. Hold onto the hard disk drive and turn the hard disk
drive tray over. Secure the hard disk drive with four
mounting screws, see Figure 8.
Screw
holes
Figure 8
Screw
holes
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5. Slide the lower cover back into the case and secure it
with the two mounting screws, and followed by upper
cover.
6. Plug the included USB 3.1 cable into the enclosure. (Use
the cable end with the single Type A USB connector.)
7. Plug the USB Data Connector, see Figure 2 on page
4, into a USB port of the computer.
Note: In most cases the USB Data Connector will
supply enough power to the enclosure. If not, use the
optional USB Power Connector to supply morepower.
Before proceeding, first unplug the USB Data
Connector, then plug the USB Power Connector into
an available USB port, then re-plug the USB Data
Connector.
8. The USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure
will turn on automatically. Make sure that the LED is
lit.
9. Windows and Mac will automatically detect and
install drivers for the enclosure, it is ready for use.
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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 2-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 two (2) 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 REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
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.
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
USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG
and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this
publicationare for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
May, 2015 Copyright © 2015 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
USB 3.1 to SATA 2.5 External Hard Drive Enclosure
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