cable matters 201079 User manual

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USB-C 10Gbps Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure
Model 201079
User Manual
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USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Copyright and Trademarks
1.3 FCC Compliance Statement
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Package Contents
2.2 Product Description ......................................................................... 2
2.3 Product Features
2.4 Installation Checklist
3. SATA DRIVE INSTALLATION................................................... 3
3.1 SATA Drive Installation
3.2 Connecting the Enclosure to the Computer .................................... 4
4. DRIVE FORMATTING FOR WINDOWS & MAC........................ 5
4.1 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in Windows 10
4.2 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in macOS .......................... 7
5. TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS .................................................. 8
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 9
7. WARRANTY AND SUPPORT
7.1 Customer Support and Contact Information
7.2 Warranty Information
7.3 Limitations of Liability

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USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure
Thank you for your purchase from Cable Matters® Inc., the ‘Reliable Connectivity’ company. This User
Manual provides an overview of the features and installation of your new:
USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure
Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or configuring this product. Please
keep this manual for future reference.
Contact [e-mail] for questions or product support.
Please check that the following items are contained in the package:
USB-C 10Gbps External SATA SSD Enclosure
USB-C 10Gbps Type-C 10Gbps cable
USB-C Type-C to Type-A 10Gbps cable
Quick Start Guide (download the user manual from Cable Matters website)
1.1 Introduction
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Cable Matters is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters
Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt Logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum
1.2 Copyright and Trademarks
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
must not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Package Contents
1.3 FCC Compliance Statement

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USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure
The Cable Matters® USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure provides a convenient way to
connect a 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD drive to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A,
USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. This compact Enclosure with a USB 3.1 10Ggbs rating increases the data
transfer rate form a SATA SSD up to 25%.
✓ Computer with a USB-C or USB-A port supporting data transfer or a Thunderbolt 3 port
✓ USB-C/USB-A Gen 2 10Gbps port or a Thunderbolt 3 port is required for the max transfer speed
✓ 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD up to 9.5mm in height
✓ USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable (included)
✓ Anti-static wrist strap or other grounding method (not included)
2.2 Product Description
2.4 Installation Checklist
• Add portable external storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3
• Migrate files from a computer with USB-A to a new computer with USB-C
• OS independent with no external drivers or software required
• Install a new or existing 2.5 SATA SSD or HDD up to 9.5mm (including 7mm)
• Sturdy aluminum enclosure housing with ventilation dissipates heat and protects the SSD drive
• UASP support with a UASP equipped computer
• TRIM support with a compatible hard drive and computer OS
• S.M.A.R.T technology support with a compatible hard drive and computer OS
2.3 Product Features

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3. SATA DRIVE INSTALLATION
3.1 SATA SSD or HDD Drive Installation
Important Note! Handle the drive carefully to avoid damage. Always use an anti-static wrist
strap or other grounding method. Place the enclosure tray on a clean, solid surface.
1) Press down on the PULL tab on the bottom of the case to slide off the cover.
2) Carefully insert the SATA drive. The connector is keyed to fit in one direction only.
3) Align the cover with the case and inset it until it clicks closed.
Note: Attach the adhesive foam pad in the middle of the lower cover to secure a thin 7mm drive

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3.2 Connecting the Enclosure to the Computer
1) Connect the provided USB cable to your computer and the USB-C 3.1 port on the Enclosure.
2) Wait until the Enclosure is recognized by the computer and check to see if the STATUS LED is lit.
3) Initialize and format the SSD drive for your operating system (see pages 5-7).
Important Notes:
• Do not block the air vents or place anything on top of the Enclosure to prevent overheating
• Always Safely Remove or Eject the Enclosure before disconnecting the cable

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4.1 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in Windows 10
1) Turn on the power and connect the USB-C cable. Check that the blue LEDs are lit.
2) Search for Create and format hard disk partitions
3) Open the Disk Management utility
4) Click OK in the Initialize Disk menu to initialize the SSD (Right-click to open the menu, if needed)
5) Right-click on the Unallocated Disk to open and select the New Simple Volume
6) Follow the wizard instructions (see next page). Most drives can use the default settings.
4. DRIVE FORMATTING FOR WINDOWS & MAC

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4.1 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in Windows 10 (continued)
Use the Simple Volume Wizard to perform the following functions:
* Partition a drive * Format a drive
* Change the drive letter * Shrink a partition
* Delete a partition * Change a drive file system type
• Use the default menu choices when uncertain
• Select the exFAT file system to share the SSD enclosure with a Mac computer
• A notification window will list the successful operations. Click Finish.
• The disk/disks should now appear as Healthy in the Disk Management menu
• Open File Explorer to access the Enclosure and transfer files
• Use the Safely Remove icon from the taskbar or the
notification area before removing the Enclosure to prevent
damage to the drives

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4.2 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in macOS
1) Turn on the power and connect the USB-C cable
2) Check that the white power LED is lit
3) Select Initialize, when prompted (or open Finder > Utilities > Disk Utility
4) Click Erase and provide a Name, File Format, and partition Scheme
(Select exFAT file format to share with a Windows computer
5) Click the Eject button on the menu before removing the drives

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5. Troubleshooting Notes
• Check that the STATUS LED is lit
• Connect directly to a USB port (not through a hub or dock) as a test.
• Hot-swapping the SSD is not supported and may corrupt the data.
• Check with the SSD manufacturer for management and diagnostic software.
• UASP, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support requires compatible equipment, drive and OS.
• Disconnect the Enclosure, reboot the computer and reconnect the Enclosure.
• Verify that your computer supports data transfer over USB-A or USB-C.
• Test with a different USB cable. Replacement cables must support 10Gbps data transfer for the
maximum performance.
• Test with a different USB-A or USB-C port on the computer.
• Test with a different SATA drive. Drive must be initialized and formatted.
Windows OS:
• Check to see if your computer recognizes the Enclosure: Device Manager > Storage controllers > USB
Attached SCSI (UAS) Mass Storage Device
macOS:
• Check to see if your computer recognizes the Enclosure: About this Mac > System Report > USB
Device Tree > USB 3.1 Bus > 235C
Contact [e-mail] if you believe that the Enclosure is defective.