StarTech.com SAT2510BU32 Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 10/26/2011

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SAT2510BU32

USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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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
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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents .................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Using the Storage Device ......................................................................3

Specications ..........................................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................6

Warranty Information ............................................................................6

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Introduction

The SAT2510BU32 2.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure turns a normal

2.5in SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into a portable, external hard
drive. Connecting over a USB interface with no external power required, this enclosure
supports the USB 3.0 standard which can provide up to 5 Gbps of bandwidth (which is
10x faster than the USB 2.0 standard). Made from a durable and lightweight aluminum
construction, this enclosure oers optimal heat dissipation along with easy portability.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB 3.0 to SATA Enclosure

• 1 x USB 3.0 Cable

• 1 x Protective Case

• 1 x Tool Kit

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit), or

Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

*If used with the Apple Mac OS operating system, this device will function in USB 2.0
mode only as USB 3.0 is not currently supported by Apple.

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Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling,
especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk,
lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with
caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static
strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any
static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such
as the computer case) for several seconds.

Hardware Installation

1. Remove the 4 small screws from the bottom of the enclosure. The two halves of the
enclosure should now pull apart.

2. Place the 2.5” SATA drive into the half that contains the SATA connector and slide the
drive onto the SATA connector.

3. Reassemble the enclosure by placing the two halves together and replacing the 4
small screws from the bottom.

4. Connect the USB cable from the enclosure to the host computer system.

Driver Installation

No driver or software installation is required for any operating system with USB
support. This enclosure, however will only operate at the speed level of the USB port it
is plugged into (i.e. USB 1.x/ 2.0/ 3.0).

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Using the Storage Device

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will
rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on
“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select “Manage”. In the new “Computer
Management” window, select “Disk Management” from the left window panel.

Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to conrm it’s the
correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select
“New Partition”.

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The “New Partition Wizard” will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to
complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy”
with a drive letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within “My
Computer”.

If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the
drive should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within “My Computer”.

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Specications

Drive Bays 1

Host Interface USB 3.0

Chipset ID ASMedia ASM1051

External Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type micro B female

LEDs 1 x Power/Activity

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

Compatible Hard Drives 2.5in SATA HDD/SSD, 9.5mm height

Power Adapter USB powered

Enclosure Material Aluminum

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 123.0mm x 75.0mm x 12.5mm

Weight 77.7g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/

Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS X**, Linux

** If used with the Apple Mac OS operating system, this device will function in USB 2.0

mode only as Apple does not yet support USB 3.0

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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