Quick-start guide
Dual-Bay 2.5” to 3.5” SATA SSD/HDD Converter with RAID
35SAT225S3R
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Introduction
You can use the 35SAT225S3R to install one or two 2.5 in. SATA drives
into a 3.5 in. drive bay and take advantage of the RAID features to
increase drive performance.
Product diagram
Front view
Package contents
• 1 x dual-bay 2.5 in. to 3.5 in. SSD/HDD converter
• 4 x mounting screws
• 1 x quick-start guide
System requirements
• One or two 2.5 in. solid-state drives (SSD) or hard disk drives (HDD)
• SATA host device
• SATA data cable
• A computer with an available SATA power connection
The converter is OS independent and doesn’t require any additional
drivers or software.
Note: Some drives aren’t compatible with certain operating systems.
Before you install a drive in the converter, check with the drive
manufacturer to make sure that the drive is compatible with the OS
that your computer system is running.
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/35SAT225S3R.
Insert a drive into the converter
Front button
Front door
Back view
SATA power port
SATA data port
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/35SAT225S3R.
RAID setting switch
BIG, RAID1, RAID0, JBOD
*actual product may vary from photos
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when they’re
transported. If you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data
as a result. Always handle storage devices with caution. Make sure
that you’re properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when
you install any computer component. If an anti-static strap isn’t
available, touch a large, grounded metal surface for several seconds
to discharge any built-up static electricity.
1. Push in on the side of the Front button and lift the Front door
away from the converter.
2. Gently slide the SATA connector on the drive into the
corresponding connector on the converter.
Note: The connector on your drive is keyed so that it only ts in the
adapter one way.
3. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 to install a second drive.
4. Push the Front door closed.
Install the converter in a computer
1. Turn o the computer that you want to install the converter into.
2. Open your computer case. For more information about how to
do this properly, consult the documentation that came with your
computer system.
3. Insert the converter into the 3.5 in. drive slot in your computer.
4. Insert two of the mounting screws through the side of the drive
slot and into the side of the converter.
5. Insert the remaining two mounting screws through the other side
of the drive slot and the converter.
Manual Revision: 03/30/2016
6. Connect the SATA power connector from the computer’s power
supply to the SATA power port on the converter.
7. Connect a SATA cable to a SATA port on the computer’s
motherboard and to the SATA data port on the computer.
8. Replace the cover on your computer case and turn it on.
When you install the converter into your computer and the OS
automatically installs the necessary software, the drive is accessible
as though it’s installed internally in the system. Before you use the
drive, you need to prepare it for use and format it according to the
requirements of your OS. For more information, see “Prepare a drive
for use.”
Prepare a drive for use
Windows® OS
If you install a drive that already has data on it, after you insert the
drive, it appears under My Computer or Computer with a drive letter
assigned to it. If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain
any data, you must prepare the drive for use.
Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data
on your drive will be deleted. If your drive has data on it that you
require, you should create a backup le or use a dierent drive.
1. Depending on the version of OS that you’re running, do one of
the following:
• On your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Manage.
• On your desktop, right-click Computer and click Manage.
• Click the Start button or Windows icon. Enter compmgmt.msc
and press Enter.
2. On the Computer Management screen, click Disk Management.
3. A dialog window appears that asks you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows that you’re running, you
have the option to create either an MBR or a GPT disk.
Note: GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives that are larger
than 2 TB, but GPT isn’t compatible with some earlier versions of
operating systems. MBR is supported by both earlier and later
versions of operating systems.
4. Locate the disk that is labeled as Unallocated. To conrm that the
drive is the correct one, check the drive capacity.
5. Right-click the section of the window that says Unallocated and
click New Partition.
6. To initialize the drive in the format of your choice, complete the
on-screen instructions.
When the drive is successfully installed, it appears under My
Computer or Computer with a drive letter assigned to it.
Mac OS
Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data
on your drive will be deleted. If your drive has data on it that you
require, you should create a backup le or use a dierent drive.
1. Do one of the following:
• In Spotlight, enter Disk Utility.
• Open Finder. Navigate to Applications and click Utilities. Open
Disk Utility.
2. Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
3. Enter a name for the partition.
4. Click Apply.
The drive should now appear on your desktop and be accessible in
Finder.
About the LED indicators
The converter features an LED on the back of the device. For more
information about what the LEDs signify, see the table below.
LED behavior Signicance
No LEDs are illuminated Normal status
Red LED is illuminated Top drive is experiencing an error
Blue LED is illuminated Bottom drive is experiencing an error
Red and blue LED
is blinking
RAID is being rebuilt
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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. Changes or
modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Warranty Information
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