Quick start guide
USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Tool-Free Enclosure for 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD - USB-C
S251BPU31C3
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Packaging contents
• 1 x USB 3.1 to 2.5 in. SATA HDD enclosure
• 1 x drive cushion
• 1 x USB Type-C™ to Micro B cable
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
• 2.5 in. SATA HDD (hard drive) or SSD (solid-state drive) (maximum
height of 9.5 mm)
• USB-enabled computer system with an available USB Type-C port
Note: To obtain the maximum USB throughput, you must use a PC
with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port.
Install the hardware
Warning! Hard drives and storage enclosures should be handled
carefully, especially when they’re transported. If you’re not careful
with your hard drive, you may lose data as a result. 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. To open the enclosure, slide the top panel away from the USB port
and lift it away from the enclosure base.
2. Attach the included drive cushion to the back side of the
enclosure, opposite of the SATA connector.
3. Connect the 2.5 in. SATA hard drive or solid-state drive.
4. Align the hooks on the top panel with the grooves on the base of
the enclosure and slide the top panel back into place.
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/S251BPU31C3.
Product diagram
Side view
USB 3.1 port
Connect the enclosure
Connect the enclosure to the host system using the included USB
cable. When the drive is connected, the operating system detects
the drive and automatically installs the necessary software and
drivers, making the drive accessible as though it’s installed within
the system.
Before you use the hard drive, it needs to be formatted according to
your operating system requirements. To format your newly attached
hard drive or to create partitions, consult the documentation that
came with your operating system at the time of purchase.
Power the enclosure
The hard drive doesn’t require an external power supply, as it’s
capable of receiving enough power from the USB bus that it’s
connected to.
LED indicators
The enclosure features an LED indicator that you can use to monitor
drive activity. When your drive is powered on, the LED indicator is
illuminated. When the drive is being accessed, the LED blinks.
*actual product may vary from photos
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/S251BPU31C3.
Warning! Don’t remove the hard drive from the host computer
when the LED is blinking, as it could damage the drive and you could
experience lost or corrupted data.
Manual Revision: 01/25/2016
Prepare the drive for use
If you install a drive that already has data on it, after you plug in 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.
If you use a computer that’s running Windows® 2000, Windows® XP,
Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7, do the following:
1. Depending on the OS version that you’re running, do one of the
following:
• On your desktop, right-click My Computer.
• On your desktop, right-click Computer.
2. Click Manage.
3. On the Computer Management screen, click Disk Management.
4. A dialog window appears and asks you to initialize the hard 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 hard drives 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.
5. Locate the disk that is labeled Unallocated. To conrm that the
drive is the correct one, check the drive capacity.
6. Right-click the section of the window that says Unallocated and
click New Partition.
7. To initialize the hard 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.
Disconnect the hard drive
Windows
If you’re using a computer that’s running a version of Windows,
complete the following:
1. On the task bar on your desktop, click the Safely remove
Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2. In the list that appears, click Eject USB Device.
3. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, remove
the hard drive by disconnecting the USB cable between your
computer and hard drive.
Warning! If you remove the hard drive before you receive the
notication that says it’s safe to do so, you could experience lost or
corrupted data.
Mac OS
If you’re using a computer that’s running a version of Mac OS,
complete the following:
1. Close any of the windows that list the contents of the removable
drive.
2. On the desktop, click the USB storage icon and drag it onto the
Trash Can icon on your desktop.
3. Wait 5 seconds and then remove the hard drive from the docking
station.
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
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
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misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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