StarTech.com DRW150SATBK User manual

Manual Revision: 02/23/2012
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DRW150SATBK
Black Aluminum 5.25in Rugged SATA
Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer
*actual product may vary from photos

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
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the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Installing the Hard Drive......................................................................................................................... 2
Installing the Drive Bay in the PC ........................................................................................................ 2
Installing the Caddy in the Bay ............................................................................................................ 4
Removing the Drive Drawer.................................................................................................................. 4
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
Specications..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Introduction
The Mobile Rack Drawer consists of a bay portion that ts into your 5.25”drive bay
and a removable caddy that holds your hard drive. This allows you to quickly swap
3.5” Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives in and out of a computer without having to open the
computer case.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x DRW150SAT / DRW150SATBK mobile rack drawer
• 1 x SATA cable
• 1 x bag of mounting screws
• 2 x Keys
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Available 5.25” bay opening
• SATA enabled computer system

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Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your Mobile Rack Drawer. Please
read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed.
Installing the Hard Drive
NOTE: Before installing the hard drive in the case, make sure that you have properly
congured your hard drive according to the hard drive manufacturer’s specications.
1. Remove the caddy from the bay by lifting the handle and sliding the caddy out of
the bay.
2. Remove the top panel from the caddy by pressing the cover release button and
slide the cover towards the back of the caddy.
3. Gently place the hard drive in the caddy, making sure that the screw holes on the
bottom of the hard drive line up with the holes in the caddy. Use the provided
screws to secure the hard drive.
4. Replace the top panel of the caddy.
Installing the Drive Bay in the PC
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the side covers from your PC and remove the front cover from an available
5.25” drive bay (see your computer’s user manual for details, if necessary).

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3. By default, the DRW150SAT/DRW150SATBK is congured for use LED on it’s front
panel. If you wish to use a dierent LED indicator, move the switch on the rear panel
to the rightmost position (as illustrated below).
4. Insert the bay into the 5.25” bay slot, making sure that the screw holes on the side or
bottom of the bay line up with the holes in the bay slot.
5. Connect your computer’s SATA port to the connector on the back of the bay with
the included SATA cable.
6. Plug either an LP4 molex or SATA power connector from your computer’s power
supply into the power port on the back of the unit.
7. Using the supplied screws, securely mount the bay into the PC.
LP4 molex
LED on/o
switch
7-pin
SATA
15-pin
SATA
power

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Installing the Caddy in the Bay
1. With the handle lifted, slide the caddy into the bay until it is rmly seated. Lower the
handle to click the caddy into its proper position.
2. Insert the key and turn clockwise to lock the drive into place and supply the drive
with power. The drive will not function if the drawer has not been locked.
Removing the Drive Drawer
3. Insert the key and turn counter-clockwise to unlock the drive drawer.
4. Lift the handle and gently pull the caddy out of the bay.
NOTE: Do not unlock the drawer while the hard drive is in use. Only power down the
drive when the hard drive is idle. Once you have powered down the hard drive, wait
about 15 seconds to let the hard drive “spin down” before removing the caddy from
the bay.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required as this is a passive device. Only the hard drive itself is
visible to the computer system.

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Specications
Bus Interface SATA 3
Connectors
7-pin SATA data,
15-pin SATA power,
4-pin LP4 molex
Fans 1 x 40 mm
LEDs Power, Activity
Hard Drive Compatibility 3.5” SATA 1.5 /3.0/6.0 Gbps
Dimensions 190.0 mm x 147.0 mm
x 41.0 mm

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
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