Black Box IC168A User manual

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Transfer files between a SATA drive and a PC
with this SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter.
USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter
IC168A
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks
of BB Technologies, Inc.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
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CE, WEEE, and Safety Notices
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
EN 55 022: CLASS B
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (waste electrical
and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household
waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be
appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your
country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local
authorities, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
technician:
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to
the User’s Manual.

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FCC and IC RFI Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed
to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

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NOM Statement
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications...................................................................................................... 8
2. Overview ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 9
2.2 Features ..................................................................................................... 9
2.3 What’s Included......................................................................................... 9
2.4 System Requirements ................................................................................ 9
2.5 Hardware Description.............................................................................. 10
3. Installation .........................................................................................................11
3.1 Application Diagram.................................................................................11
3.2 Connecting a 2.5" SATA HDD.................................................................11
3.3 Connecting a 3.5" SATA HDD..................................................................12
3.4 Verifying Hard Drive Installation...............................................................12
4. Operation ......................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Using the Attached HDD......................................................................... 14
4.2 Safely Unplug the SATA HDD.................................................................. 14

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Compliance — USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. FCC, CE
Data Rate — Up to 5 Gbps
Maximum Distance — 9.8 ft. (3 m)
Operating Systems — Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +50 to +104° F (+10 to +40° C);
Storage: +14° to +176° F (-10 to +80° C)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter is a durable USB 3.0 device that enables you to
connect USB 3.0 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives to a PC.
2.2 Features
• Complies with Super-Speed USB 3.0 specification
• Transfer rate of Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface can be up to 5 Gbps (max.)
• Complies with the SATA/SATA II
• Supports 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives
• Plug-and-Play
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged,
contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].
• USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter
• This user’s manual
• Power Adapter and Power Cord (Optional)
2.4 System Requirements
• Windows®XP or Windows Vista®, or Windows 7

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.5 Hardware Description
Figure 2-1 shows the USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter. Table 2-1 describes its components.
2
1 (at end of cable,
connector not shown
in diagram)
3 (on side of unit,
connector not shown
in diagram)
Figure 2-1. USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter.
Table 2-1. Adapter components.
Number Component Description
1USB Type A connector Links to computer
2SATA connector Links to external hard drive
3Power connector Connects to power

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Chapter 3: Installation
3. Installation
3.1 Application Diagram
Figure 3-1. Typical application.
3.2 Connecting 2.5” SATA HDD
1. Connect your 2.5” SATA HDD to the SATA connector on the adapter.
2. Connect the attached USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
Figure 3-2. Connecting a 2.5" HDD.

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Chapter 3: Installation
3.3 Connecting 3.5” SATA HDD
1. Connect your 3.5” SATA HDD to the SATA connector on the adapter.
2. Connect the adapter with the provided power adapter and then connect the
power adapter to a working electrical outlet.
3. Connect the attached USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
Figure 3-3. Connecting a 3.5" HDD.
3.4 Verifying Hard Drive Installation
Upon the USB connection, the system should automatically detect your hard drive.
To verify if your new hard disk is detected:
Under Windows: To verify your installation, select Control Panel > System >
(Hardware) > Device Manager. The device USB Mass Storage Device should be dis-
played under the Universal Serial Bus Controllers group, and your hard disk should
be displayed under the Disk drives group. The screenshot (Figure 3-4) is an example
from Windows XP. Actual disk drive string varies according to your hard disk brand
and model.

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Chapter 3: Installation
Figure 3-4. Device Manager screen, Windows XP.
A USB device monitor icon will appear on the notification area of the taskbar.

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Chapter 4: Operation
4. Operation
4.1 Using the Attached HDD
Now you are ready to use the attached hard drive as an external USB 3.0 storage
device. (A brand new hard drive must be partitioned and formatted first. You can
use Windows Disk Management utility in Windows XP or other disk management
software to perform disk-related tasks. Please refer to your software documentation
for instructions.)
Under Windows, the external hard drive(s) should be displayed in My Computer. A
USB device monitor icon will appear on the notification area of the taskbar.
Figure 4-1. External hard drive display on the computer.
Figure 4-2. Notification area of the taskbar.
NOTE: Drive name and letter vary accoring to your configuration.
4.2 Safely Unplug the SATA HDD
The enclosure supports a hot-pluggable feature. Before unplugging the enclosure,
use the unplug/eject hardware icon in the system tray to safely remove the device.
Under Windows
1. In the notification area, right-click the unplug/eject icon and select “Unplug or
eject hardware” or “Safely Remove Hardware.”

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Figure 4-3. “Safely remove hardware” button.
2. Select the device you want to unplug, then click “Stop” and “OK.”
3. When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so, click “OK” and unplug the
enclosure from your computer.

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