cable matters 201079 User manual

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USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure
Model 201079
User Manual
(Available in a PDF file)

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. DRIVE INSTALLATION AND STORAGE CONFIGURATION.... 3
3.1 SATA Drive Installation
3.2 Connecting the Enclosure to the Computer
3.3 Securing the Enclosure ................................................................... 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:
1x USB 3.1 External SATA SSD Enclosure
4x Enclosure housing screws
4x SSD mounting screws
1x USB 3.1 Type-C 10Gbps cable
1x USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A 10Gbps cable
1x DC to USB power cable
1x Screwdriver
1x User Manual (available in a PDF format)
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™ Gen 2 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 Gen2 rating increases the
data transfer rate from 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
 USB wall charger or USB charging port for the USB power cord (if needed)
 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD up to 9.5mm in height
 Included screwdriver and mounting screws
 Included USB and DC to USB cables
 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
·Sturdy aluminum enclosure housing with ventilation dissipates heat and protects the SSD drive
·Cushioned foot pads stabilize the Enclosure on the desktop
·Optional DC to USB power cable for low power USB ports
·Convenient On/Off switch
·UASP support with a UASP equipped computer
2.3 Product Features

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3. DRIVE INSTALLATION & STORAGE CONFIGURATION
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) Check that the Enclosure is turned OFF and not connected to the computer.
2) Carefully insert the SATA SSD drive. The connector is keyed to fit in one direction only.
3) Gently press down on the drive until it is flush with the side and
bottom mounting holes.
4) Hold down the drive and secure the mounting screws with the
screwdriver.
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) Turn on the Enclosure with the On/Off switch and check for white power LED on the right front.
3) Initialize and format the SSD drive for your operating system (see pages 4-7).

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3.3 Securing the Enclosure
1) Eject the Enclosure from the computer and turn it off before
disconnecting the USB cable
2) Slide the Enclosure tray into the housing and secure with
the included screws.
3) Stick on the included foot pads after formatting and testing
the drive.

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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
·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.
·Disconnect the Enclosure, reboot the computer and reconnect the Enclosure.
·A USB-C Gen 2 port should provide sufficient power for the Enclosure. Connect the DC to USB power
cable and a wall charger if the LED will not light.
·Do not connect the DC to USB power cable before connecting the USB cable to the computer.
·Verify that your computer supports data transfer over USB-A or USB-C.
·Try a different USB-A or USB-C port on the computer.
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 > USB 3.1 Storage Device
Contact [e-mail] if you believe that the Enclosure is defective.

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USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure
SSD Support: SATA I (1.5 Gbps), II (3 Gbps), III (6 Gbps)
2.5-Inch SATA SSD or HDD up to 9.5mm
Drive Connector: SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
External Host Interface: USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 10Gbps 10 pin Female
OS Computer Host Support: Windows, macOS, Linux with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3
Compliance Certifications: C E
Included Cables: USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 10Gbps data cable
USB-A to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps data cable
3.5mm DC to USB-A power cable
DC Power Port: 5V/2A
LED Indicator: White Power Indicator
Enclosure Housing (LxWxH) 4.9 x 3.1 x 0.8 Inches
Enclosure Weight 4.8 Ounces
Warranty: Limited One-Year
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice
7. WARRANTY & SUPPORT INFORMATION
Cable Matters offers lifetime technical support as an integral part of our commitment to provide industry
leading solutions. Email us with any questions at [e-mail].
7.1 Customer Support and Contact Information
In no event shall Cable Matters Inc. (including their officers, directors, employees or agents) be liable for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of data, loss of
business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of, or related to the use of this product exceeding the actual price paid for the
product (as allowed by state law).
7.2 Warranty Information
This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. Cable Matters
does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, or normal wear.
7.3 Limitation of Liability
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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