SIIG Enclosure Quick Installation Manual

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USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5"
Enclosure

Quick Installation Guide

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Introducing the USB 3.0 2.5" Enclosure

The USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure provides
large capacity mobile storage using 2.5" SATA
hard disk drives through hot-swapping USB 3.0
interface.

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 2 TB hard disk capacity

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.

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System Requirements

• Notebook or desktop PC with an available
USB 2.0/3.0 port (USB 3.0 recommended)

• Windows

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7 (32-/64-bit) ) / Vista (32-/64­bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008
(32-/64-bit)

Package Contents

• USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure

• USB 3.0 Y-split (data & power) cable

• Carrying bag

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Figure 1: Back Panel Layout

Power/Activity LED

USB 3.0 connector

Power Jack

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Power and Activity LED

The LED indicator illuminates solid blue when
the hard drive is connected and powered up. The
LED flashes during data transfer. Do not
disconnect the enclosure while the LED is flashing.

USB Connectors

Micro-B

Type-A power (beige, optional)

Type-A data (blue)

Hardware Installation

The following section guides you through the
installation of your enclosure.

Installing a 2.5" Hard Disk Drive

1. Remove the plastic end cover by pressing
the square button then pushing it forward.

Figure2: USB Connectors

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Figure 3

2. Slide in the SATA HDD so the connector
properly fits into the backplane. Press it
firmly and reinstall the end cap so both
sides engage safely.

Note: This enclosure supports hard disk
drive height of 9.5mm or less.

3. Connect the Micro-B connector of the
included USB 3.0 Y-split cable into the USB

3.0 connector of the enclosure. See Figure
2 for more information.

4. Connect the blue Type-A connector of the
included USB 3.0 Y-split cable to an available
USB port of the computer (USB 3.0
recommended). See Figure 2 for more
information.

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Note: If Windows doesn't detect the
enclosure, chances are the USB port doesn't
provide enough power to power it up. In
this case unplug the blue Type-A
connector from the computer. Next, plug
the beige Type-A connector into any USB
port, and then replug the blue Type-A
connector into any other USB port.

5. The enclosure will turn on automatically.
Make sure that the LED is lit.

Go to Driver Installation to complete the
installation.

Driver Installation

Windows will automatically detect and install
drivers for the enclosure. No additional driver
installation is needed. Note: In order to get USB

3.0 performance, make sure your USB 3.0 host

adapter is properly installed.

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Using the USB 3.0 to 2.5" Enclosure

An additional drive icon will appear in My
Computer when the enclosure is plugged into a

USB port. The enclosure acts just like a
conventional hard disk drive in your system.

Disconnecting From The Computer

Before unplugging the USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s

2.5" Enclosure from the computer, follow the

steps below. These instructions taken from
Windows 7 are similar for all other Windows.

Not following the instructions may result in data
corruption or damage to the hard drive.

1. Verify that the Blue LED is not flashing
before proceeding.

2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and
Eject Media icon located in the system tray
by the system clock.

3. Click Eject Mass Storage Device.

4. You can now unplug or turn off the
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 analysts 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.

PRODUCT NAME

USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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: [phone]

USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" 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 publication are for identification only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners.

December, 2010 Copyright © 2010 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.

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.