StarTech.com DRW110SAT User manual

Removable Hard Drive Enclosure
DRW110SAT, DRW110SATBK
DRW113SAT, DRW113SATBK
DRW115SAT, DRW115SATBK
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Removable Drive Enclosure with Shock Absorbers
for 3.5” SATA Hard Drives

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Hard Drive in the Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Bay in the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing the Swap Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Converting a dynamic disk to a basic disk . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the Swap Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Swap Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting Swap Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Monitoring your Hard Disk Drive and Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com removable Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
enclosure with shock absorbers. Now, you can quickly add and remove SATA hard drives
from your PC without having to open your computer. Whether for hot swapping hard
drives, using multiple operating systems, making high speed, high capacity backups, or
minimizing downtime on mission-critical PCs, StarTech.com’s removable drive enclosures
provide the ultimate in reliability and convenience. The sturdy all-aluminum design gives
you extra durability and heat dissipation and the front caddy-mounted ball-bearing fan(s)
keep your hard-working drive cool.
• Shock absorbers keep hard drive protected
• Compatible with all 3.5 inch SATA hard drives
• Locking mechanism controls power to the drive so that the disk cannot be
accidentally removed while in operation
• Ball-bearing fan(s) keeps hard drives running cool
System Requirements
• An IBM-PC or Mac computer with an SATA Hard Drive interface
• Swap Manager software (DRW113SAT/DRW113SATBK/DRW115SAT/DRW115SATBK
ONLY) requires Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE/98/95
• Allows “hot-swapping” of drives through Swap Manager software
• One drive connection cable
• One internal power cable
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x drive caddy
• 1 x drive bay
• 2 x keys to lock/unlock the drive
• Screw kit
• 1 x Swap Manager software CD (DRW113SAT/DRW113SATBK/DRW115SAT/
DRW115SATBK ONLY)

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Installing the Hard Drive in the Caddy
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 sliding
the lid towards the back of the caddy.
3. Connect the SATA ribbon to the hard drive, making sure that the red wire is on Pin 1.
NOTE: If you are unsure of the location of Pin 1, contact your hard drive manufacturer.
4. Attach the power connector to the hard drive.
5. 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.
6. Firmly hold the hard drive to the shock absorber plate and use the four 6-32 x
1/4”(coarse thread) screws to mount your hard drive to the drawer from underneath.
7. Replace the top panel of the caddy.
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*Note: Mount screws to underside of drawer

Installing the Bay in the PC
1. Make sure your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the side covers from your system and remove the front cover from an
available 5 1/4” drive bay (see your computer’s user manual for details, if necessary).
3. Insert the bay into the 5 1/4” bay slot, making sure that the screw-holes on the side of
the bay line up with the holes in the bay slot.
4. Connect your computer’s cable ribbon to the connector on the back of the bay,
NOTE: Only drives that are connected to the secondary SATA controller can be
hotswapped with Swap Manager software (DRW113SAT / DRW113SATBK /
DRW115SAT / DRW115SATBK ONLY). It is not possible to hot-swap the C: or any other
drives on the primary controller.
5. Plug a connector from your computer’s power supply into the power port on the back
of the bay.
6. Using the M3 x 1/4” long (fine thread) screws, mount the bay into the PC.
Installing the Caddy in the Bay
1. With the handle lifted, slide the caddy into the bay until it is firmly seated. Lower the
handle to 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
1. Insert the key and turn counter-clockwise to unlock the drive drawer.
2. Lift the handle and gently pull the caddy out of the bay.
NOTE: Do not unlock the drawer when the hard drive is in use (See “Monitoring Your
Hard Disk Drive and Drawer” below). Only power down the drive when the hard drive is
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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.
Installing Your Swap Manager Software
( DRW113SAT/DRW113SATBK/DRW115SAT/DRW115SATBK ONLY )
NOTE: Remember that Swap Manager only works on IBM or compatible computers
running Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, 98, or 95.
NOTE: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server users should be aware that Swap Manager does
not support the dynamic disk feature introduced in these versions of Windows. If you are
using the dynamic disk feature, you must convert the volume back to a basic disk to use
Swap Manager.
To convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk:
1. Back up all the data on all the volumes on the disk you want to convert to a basic disk.
2. Log on as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
3. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
4. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double
click Computer Management.
5. In the left pane, click Disk Management.
6. Right-click a volume on the dynamic disk that you want to change to a basic disk, and
then click Delete Volume.
7. Click Yes when you are prompted to delete the volume.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5for each volume on the dynamic disk.
9. After you have deleted all the volumes on the dynamic disk, right-click the dynamic
disk that you want to change to a basic disk, and then click Convert to Basic Disk.
NOTE: You must right-click the gray area that contains the disk title on the left side of the
Details pane. For example, right-click Disk 1.
To install the Swap Manager Software:
1.Insert your Swap Manager CD into your CD drive. If Windows does not automatically
launch the software installation, or you encounter any errors, double-click on your CD
icon and launch the SETUP file.
2. Click Next to continue the installation.
3. Select Yes, I accept to agree to the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
4. Enter a suitable location for the Swap Manager software and click Next. Click Yes to
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confirm the location of the installation.
5. Click Finish when the installation is complete and reboot your computer to allow the
changes to take effect.
Using Your Swap Manager Software
The following is intended to provide you with an introduction to your Swap Manager
software. For detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, consult the material provided
on the Swap Manager CD.
• Start Swap Manager by double-clicking on the Swap Manager icon. This will bring up
the Swap Manager window.
• The Swap Manager window displays a list of all the drives attached to your computer.
The window also lists information about each drive’s SATA channel.
• Remember that while the window lists all drives for your computer, you can only swap
drives attached to the secondary SATA channel.
• If possible always keep the Swap Manager open if you are planning to swap drives. It
can be minimized, but it should not be closed.
• To remove a drive, bring up the Swap Manager window and click on the Swap Out
button above the drive information. Wait a few seconds then remove the drive according
to the instructions on page 5 or according to instructions provided by the drive
manufacturer. Click on the Swap All In button to refresh the Swap Manager information.
The drive information should now be removed from the Swap Manager.
• To add a drive, add your drive according to the instructions on page 5 or according to
instructions provided by your drive manufacturer. Bring up the Swap Manager window
and click on the Swap All In button to refresh the Swap Manager. It may take a few
seconds to properly register all the new information. You should now see your new drive
listed in the Swap Manager.
Troubleshooting Swap Manager
If you have installed a new drive but there is no new icon listed in Swap Manager, first
make sure that you have clicked the Swap In icon to let Swap Manager know that there
is a new drive. If that does not work, check the following:
• Make sure that the hardware is properly installed and that all cables are properly
connected and firmly seated.
• Make sure that the drive bay is connected to the secondary SATA channel. The primary
SATA channel is not accessed by Swap Manager.
• Make sure that the drive caddy is firmly seated in the bay and that the bay has been
locked. If the bay is not locked, no power will be supplied to the drive and Swap
Manager will not detect it.
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Monitoring Your Hard Disk Drive and Drawer
The status LED is located on the right side of the drive drawer. It is your best indication
of the hard drive’s status, and is lit when the drawer is successfully inserted and locked
into the caddy.
NOTE: It is recommended that you avoid removing a drawer during hard disk activity, as
doing so could damage the drive and/or data.
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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.
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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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