SIIG 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure User manual

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2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to
SATA Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the USB 2.0 2.5" Enclosure
The 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure is
designed to support USB or eSATA equipped
computers. Thisenclosureprovideslargecapacity
mobile storage using 2.5" SATA hard disk drives
through hot-swapping USB 2.0 or eSATA
interface.
Key Features and Benefits
• Quickly adds more storage space to your
USB- or eSATA- enabled PC
• No driver installation required. Simply
install a 2.5" SATA (3Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s)
hard disk into the enclosure then connect to
a USB port or eSATA port
•Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer
rate up to 480Mb/s
•Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 2.0
Specification

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System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook PC with an available
USB 2.0/3.0 or eSATA port
• Windows®7 (32-/64-bit) ) / Vista (32-/64-
bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008
(32-/64-bit) / 2000 SP4
Package Contents
•2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure
• USB Y-split (data & power) cable
• eSATA cable
• Installation kit
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1: Layout
USB 2.0
connector
Upper cover
Lower cover
Power / Activity LED
eSATA connector

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Figure 2: USB cable
Hardware Installation
The following section guides you through the
installation of your drive kit.
Installing a 2.5" Hard Drive
1. Remove the 2 screws in each side, see Figure
3. Slide the top cover out of the case, then
slide the lower cover out of the case, see
Figure 4.
USB data
connector
USB power connector
(for extra power)
Figure 3 Figure 4
Screws
Screws

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2. Take off the PCB and connect it to the hard
disk drive, see Figure 5 and Figure 6.
Figure 6
Figure 5

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3. Put the installed PCB with hard disk drive
into the hard disk drive tray, see Figure 7.
Figure 7
4. Hold onto the hard disk drive and turn the
hard disk drive tray over. Secure the hard
disk drive with four mounting screws, see
Figure 8.
Figure 8
Screw
holes
Screw
holes

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5. Slide the lower cover back into the case and
secure it with the two mounting screws,
then slide the upper cover back into the case
and secure it with the two mounting screws.
6. Connect the enclosure to the computer via
USB or eSATA.
USB cable: Use the included USB 2.0 data
cable to plug the 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to
SATA Enclosure into the computer. Plug the
optional USB power cable into a reliable
USB port.
Note: The optional USB power cable is
only needed when the USB data connector
doesn't provide enough power to power
up the enclosure.
eSATA cable: Use the included eSATA data
cable to plug the 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to
SATA Enclosure into the computer. Plug the
optional USB power cable into a reliable
USB port at all times.
7. The 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure
will turn on automatically. Make sure that
the LED is lit.

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Go to Driver Installation to complete the
installation in the next page.
Driver Installation
Windows will automatically detect and install
drivers for the 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA
Enclosure. No additional driver installation is
needed.
Using the 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA
Enclosure
An additional drive icon will appear in My
Computer or Computer when the enclosure is
plugged into a USB or eSATA port. The drive
acts just like a conventional hard drive in your
system.
eSATA hot-plugging: If your eSATA controller
does not support hot-plug, the enclosure will not
getrecognized.Followtheinstructionbelowwhen
you hot-plug the enclosure.

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1. For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Continue, click Device
Manager.
For Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: Right
click My Computer, click Manage, click
Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click
Computer, click Manage, double click
Diagnostics, click Device Manager.
2. Right click Disk drives, then click Scan for
hardware changes.
3. Your HDD should now appear.
Disconnecting From The Computer
Before unplugging the 2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to
SATA Enclosure from the computer, follow the
steps below for your version of Windows. The
same rule applies when turning off the Enclosure.
Not following the instructions may result in data
corruption or damage to the hard drive.

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USB Connection
Windows 7
1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before
proceeding.
2. Click Show hidden icons, click the Safely
Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon
located in the system tray by the system
clock.
3. Click Eject USB to Serial-ATA bridge.
4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5"
USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure.
Windows Vista / Server 2008
1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before
proceeding.
2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
located in the system tray by the system
clock.
3. Click Safely remove USB Mass Strorage
Device,then click OK.
4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5"
USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure.

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Windows XP / Server 2003
1. Verify that the LED is not flashing before
proceeding.
2. Double click the Safely Remove Hardware
icon located in the system tray by the system
clock.
3. Highlight Mass Storage Device, click Stop,
OK, OK then Close.
4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5"
USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure.
Windows 2000 SP4
1. Verify that the HDD LED is ON or not
blinking.
2. Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon located in the system tray by the system
clock.
3. Highlight USB Mass Storage Device, click
Stop, OK, OK, then click Close.
4. You can now unplug or turn off the 2.5"
USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure.

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eSATA Connection
1. CheckinDeviceManagertoverifysuccessful
driver installation.
For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Continue, click Device
Manager.
For Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003: Right
click My Computer, click Manage, click
Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click
Computer, click Manage, double click
Diagnostics, click Device Manager.
2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Disk
drives.
3. Right click the model number of the hard
drive and click Uninstall, then click OK.
4. You can now unplug or turn off the
2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You
can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having
similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA or
fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product
is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

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PRODUCTNAME
2.5" USB 2.0/eSATA to SATA Enclosure
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
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are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
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