Ipevo UDC-10 User manual

Quick Start Guide
UDC-10 USB 3.0 2.5” HDD Case
1. Getting Started
Welcome
...to the UDC-10, a compact hard drive
enclosure that transforms your ordinary
2.5-inch SATA drive into a super-speed
storage device capable of transferring up
to 4.8Gbps.
2. Preparing the Equipment
Double-check the package contents, and make sure your computer environment meets
the system requirements.
Package contents*
• UDC-10 USB 3.0 2.5” HDD case
• USB 3.0 Micro-B cable
• Screwdriver
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
*A hard drive is not included in this package.
System requirements
2.5-inch SATA I/II HDD (9.5mm height)*
< For a USB 3.0 connection >
• A computer with a USB 3.0-certied
motherboard or adapter card
• Windows 7/Vista/XP
• Available USB 3.0 port
< For a USB 2.0/1.1 connection >
• Windows 98 / Mac OS 9.0 or above, Linux
• Available USB port
* A 12.5mm-height drive will not fit into the case.
3. Installing the UDC-10
Follow these steps to connect everything together: Your UDC-10, your hard drive, and your
computer.
Front view
The UDC-10 is ideal for editing and managing bandwidth-intensive programs such as CAD or
video editing software. The UDC-10 has the speed and power to back up important data and
store ofce work, digital photos, music and movies in the blink of an eye.
The UDC-10 also provides you with the following benets:
• Backward-compatible with USB 2.0/1.1, with an indicator to show which version is in use
• Rugged metal enclosure for heat dissipation and hard drive protection
• Optimized for portable usage; lightweight, compact, and USB bus-powered
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface: faster than SATA6
• Supports all 9.5mm height, 2.5 inch SATA HDD
Step 1: Disassemble the case
Loosen the two screws on the front panel (see the diagram above) using the screwdriver
in the package. Pull the front panel away from the case.
Step 2: Insert the SATA drive into the case
Connect your hard drive and the front panel, make sure they are rmly assembled. Insert
them into the case and tighten the front screws.
Step 3: Connect the UDC-10 to your computer
Use the USB 3.0 cable to connect the UDC-10 to your computer. When the OS recognizes
the hard drive, the LED indicator will turn on.
Continue to
Section 4, Accessing Drive Data
on the back to verify that the UDC-10 and your
hard drive work with your computer.
Front screw x 2 USB 3.0 connector LED indicator

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Quick Start Guide
UDC-10 USB 3.0 2.5” HDD Case
4. Accessing Drive Data
You can access the drive data in the UDC-10 just as with an ordinary external hard drive, but
at a much faster speed.
USB version
The LED indicator shows the USB version as recognized by your computer.
• Orange: USB 3.0
• Green: USB 2.0/1.1
If the indicator is green despite your computer being USB3.0 compatible, refer to
Section 6,
Troubleshooting and FAQs
to the right.
Data access
When the drive data is being accessed, the LED indicator ashes. Do not disconnect the UDC-
10 from your computer during this state.
For other issues, refer to
Section 6, Troubleshooting and FAQs
.
5. Technical Specifications
• Maximum data transfer rate: 4.8Gps (USB3.0 SS mode) / 480Mbps (USB2.0) / 12Mbps
(USB1.1)
• USB interface: SuperSpeed USB 3.0
• USB cable: USB 3.0 Micro-B cable, 50 ft / 1.5m
• Dimensions: 5.13 x 3.09 x 0.51” / 130.5 x 78.7 x 13.1mm
• Weight: 0.19lbs / 90g (without hard drive)
• Operating temperature: 40-95°F / 5-35°C
• Operating humidity: 20-80% (no condensation)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
6. Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The LED indicator does not turn on.
A: 1. Disconnect the UDC-10 from your computer.
2. Reconnect the hard drive and the UDC-10.
3. Make sure you have connected the cable securely.
Q: How can I know whether my hard drive is compatible with the UDC-10?
A: Your hard drive will work with the UDC-10 if it meets the following conditions:
• SATA I/II hard drive
• 2.5-inch, 9.5mm in height
Q: How can I know whether my computer is compatible with the UDC-10?
A: To use the UDC-10 in USB 3.0 mode, your computer must have either a motherboard with
an integrated USB 3.0 interface or a USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card.
Without either of those, the UDC-10 will work in USB 2.0/1.1 mode as long as your
computer has an available USB port.
Q: I connected the UDC-10 to a USB 3.0 computer but the LED indicator shows green (USB
2.0/1.1).
A: Make sure you connected the UDC-10 to a USB 3.0 port on your computer (the port
should be marked as USB 3.0). If you have done so, check the USB 3.0 driver in your
computer (
Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager
) and make sure it is
working properly.
Q: The USB 3.0 access speed is much slower than 4.8Gbps.
A: 4.8Gbps is the maximum possible speed in an ideal environment. If you are using a USB 3.0
adapter card attached to a motherboard not compatible with USB 3.0, the maximum access
speed depends on the adapter card. Consult the card’s user manual for more details.
Q: Can I use the UDC-10 in Mac OS?
A: As of March 2010, USB 3.0 is not yet ofcially supported in Mac OS. You may try solutions
from third parties, but we cannot guarantee that they will work. You can always use the
UDC-10 as a USB 2.0/1.1 external drive in Mac OS.
If you have other questions or the solutions above do not work, contact our customer support at [e-mail].