StarTech.com ST521PMINT User Manual

5-Port SATA III Port Multiplier Adapter Card

ST521PMINT

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 09/16/2014

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 dierent 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 modications 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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protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to
StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not
represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the
product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless
of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby
acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected
names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of
their respective holders.

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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

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

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Product Diagram ....................................................................................2

Front View ....................................................................................................................................................2

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Hardware Installation ............................................................................3

Bracket Installation ................................................................................................................................... 3

System Installation ................................................................................................................................... 4

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction

System Requirements

• 1x computer system with available SATA port (Port Multiplier support required)

• 5x SATA HDD / SSD

Package Contents

• 1X – 5-Port SATA III Port Multiplier Adapter Card (ST521PMINT)

• 1X – SATA Cable

• 1X – SATA Power Y Splitter Cable Adapter – M/F

• 1x – Low Prole Bracket

• 1X – Instruction Manual

WARNING! Hard drives and storage controllers require careful handling. 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.

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