AMS XE-311EX Installation and operating instructions

3.5"
eSATA + USB 2.0
External Enclosure
XE-311EX/SU

Tabele of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Features
1.2 Specifications
1.3 System Requirements
1.4 PackageContents
2. Installation
2.1 Installing theHard Disk Drive
2.2 Installing theDriver
3. Operation
3.1 Device Controls
3.2 LED Indicators
3.3 Connecting toa PC withan eSATACable
3.4 Connecting toa PC withan USB Cable
3.5 Backing upFiles
4. Important Notices
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1. Introduction
1.1 Features
- Supporting 3.5" SATA hard disk drives
- Silent operationwith fanless air-cooled aluminum housingand tray
- Dual interface: eSATA and USB 2.0
- Maximum transfer rate up to 3Gbits/s (eSATA)or 480 Mbits/s (USB 2.0)
- Plug andplay; hot-swappable connection
- Easy One-Touchbackup to copy/savefiles (specified modelsonly)
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1.2 Specifications
- Interface: SATAHDD to eSATA + USB 2.0
- PowerSupply: External 12V/2AAC adapter
- Chipset: OxfordOXU921DS or JMicron JM20336
- Platforms: WindowsXP/2000/Me/98SE/ Mac OSX or above
- Display: LEDdisplay (power, HDD access)
- Case material:Aluminum
- Dimensions: 9.2"(L) x 5.1" (W) x 1.5" (H)
232.5 mm (L) x 130.5 mm (W)x 37 mm(H)
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1.3 System Requirements
- Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
- Mac OSX or above
- SATA/eSATA or USB 1.1/2.0Enabled System
1.4 PackageContents
- eSATA + USB2.0 External Enclosure
- eSATA to eSATACable
- USB 2.0 Cable (eSATA + USB2.0 model only)
- External AC adapter
- USB 2.0 driverCD for Windows 98 SE
- User manual &Installation Guide
- Screw Package
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2. Installation
2.1 Installing the Hard Disk Drive
1. Push thelatch on theleft hand side and hold it.
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2. Draw the Control Board Tray outward
from the Aluminum housing.

3. Place a3.5" SATA hard disk driveinto the aluminumtray.
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4. Slide thehard disk drive to the eSATA connnector on the Control Board.
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