StarTech.com SAT3510U3V, SAT3510U3VGB Instruction Manual

Manual Revision: 08/10/2012

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SAT3510U3V
SAT3510U3VGB

3.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive
Enclosure

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Using the Enclosure ...............................................................................5

Specications ..........................................................................................7

Technical Support ..................................................................................8

Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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Introduction

The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to SATA external hard drive enclosure allows almost any
standard 3.5-inch internal SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD) to be made into a cost-eective
external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hard drive. With data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps (10 times
faster than USB 2.0), speed is no longer compromised for convenience, ease of use or
portability. The USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure is backward compatible with USB 2.0, making it
more than suitable for use with computers that don’t yet have USB 3.0 ports.

Packaging Contents

• External Hard Drive Enclosure

• USB 3.0 cable

• Screw kit

• Power Adapter

• Enclosure Stand

• Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Available power outlet

• 3.5” SATA hard drive (SATA revision 1/2/3 compatible)

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8

(32/64-bit)

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Installation

WARNING! Hard drives 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.

Hardware Installation

1. Gently pull the rear panel away from the enclosure casing, to expose the internal
SATA connections:

2. Align the SATA connector on the hard drive with the connectors on the rear panel and
connect them together. Ensure the SATA drive is sitting squarely between the rails:

3. With the hard drive connected to the rear panel, turn the drive over to expose its
base. Fasten the hard drive to the rails on both sides, using the screws provided:

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4. Carefully slide the rear panel assembly (with drive attached) into the body of the
Enclosure; be cautious that the rear panel assembly is properly aligned with the
body of the Enclosure to prevent damage to the LEDs.

5. At the front end of the enclosure, fasten both sides of the case to lock the hard drive
in place:

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6. Fasten the rear panel to the enclosure casing on both sides using the screws
(2) provided.

7. Once the drive has been secured within the Enclosure, connect the DC power
adapter to the DC power port. Connect the remaining end of the power adapter to
an available electrical outlet.

8. Connect the USB cable to the USB host port on the rear panel of the Enclosure then
connect the remaining end of the cable to the host computer.

NOTE: If no host connection is detected (USB cable unplugged or computer turned
o), the enclosure will automatically go into Suspend Mode and power down the SATA
drive until an active host connection is detected.

9. With the host computer powered on, power on the Drive Enclosure using the On/
O switch. The operating system will automatically detect and install the SATA drive.
Once complete, the drive should be ready for use.

NOTE: The enclosure will automatically go into Suspend Mode if the connection is left
idle for more than 5 minutes. The SATA drive will be powered down but still visible
to the operating system. Accessing the SATA drive will automatically cancel Suspend
Mode and power the drive back up.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the compatible operating systems, as this
enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Using the Enclosure

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8

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

Bus Interface USB 3.0

Chipset ID JMicron JMS539

External Connectors

1 x USB 3.0 type B female

1 x DC Power

LEDs 1 x Power/Activity

Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

Compatible Hard Drives

3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps compatible hard
drives

Power Adapter 12VDC, 2000mA, center positive, type M plug

Operating Temperature

0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 80°C (-4°F ~ 176°F)

Humidity

5 ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 186.0mm x 104.0mm x 31.5mm

Weight 570 g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008

R2/7/8 (32/64-bit)

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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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