StarTech.com HSB320SATBK User manual

Trayless SATA Multi-Drive Bay
HSB320SATBK
HSB430SATBK
Instruction Manual
3 Drive Trayless SATA Hot-Swap Enclosure
4 Drive Trayless SATA Hot-Swap Enclosure
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Actual Product may vary from photo

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with 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 off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hardware Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Multi-Drive Trayless SATA Hot Swap
Enclosure. This product allows you to install multiple hard drives in seconds, without
having to fasten the drive to the enclosure or the host computer.
Features
• Innovative design requires no internal tray (caddy)
• Trayless design offers improved air circulation and heat dissipation for optimized drive
performance
• 10000+ Insertion rating - drive tray is designed to withstand the friction created by
removing and re-inserting the drive tray more than 10000x
• Fits all 3.5” Serial ATA hard drives
• Internal rubber cushioning helps eliminate vibration and damage to the hard disk
Before
You Begin
HSB320SATBK System Requirements
• Two successive, available 5.25” drive bays
• Pentium-based computer running Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server or Mac OS 9.0 or
higher
• Four available LP4 (4-pin) power connectors
• Three available SATA ports
HSB430SATBK System Requirements
• Three successive, available 5.25” drive bays
• Pentium-based computer running Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server or Mac OS 9.0 or
higher
• Five available LP4 (4-pin) power connectors
• Four available SATA ports
Contents
• 5.25" Trayless SATA Hot Swap Drive Bay (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
• Mounting screws (8)
• TX4 + SATA Power LP4 Y-cable (x3 - HSB320SATBK x4 - HSB430SATBK)
• SATA data cable (HSB320SATBK) (3)
• SATA data cable (HSB430SATBK) (4)
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Hardware
Guide
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Rear Panel
SATA Power connector
SATA Data connector
Front Panel
Power LED indicator
Activity LED indicator
Front door spring lock
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LED
Indicator
connections
for fan and
HDD activity

Installation
To ensure a quick and easy installation, please read through this section before
attempting to install this device.
WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If
you are not careful with your hard disk, it may result in lost data. Always handle your
hard drive with caution.
WARNING: Hard drives, like all computer equipment can also be severely damaged by
static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching any components. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-
static strap when installing any computer equipment. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
WARNING: Do not bump, jar, or drop the device. Do not disconnect any cables or power
sources while the hard drive is active. This can result in data loss and possible damage
to the hard drive. Always make sure that your hard drive is fully spun down before
removing the device.
NOTE: Prior to installation, please ensure that the cover from both sides of the computer
case have been removed, as you would in order to install a conventional hard drive. For
further instruction on how to complete this step, please consult the documentation that
accompanied your computer at the time of purchase.
Prior to opening your computer case, please remove all power to the computer, as well
as all power connected to the computer peripherally.
1. Remove the covers of two (HSB320SATBK) or three (HSB430SATBK) successive
drive bays (i.e. adjacent to one another).
2. Insert the Multi-Drive Enclosure into the bays made accessible in Step #1, and gently
push it inward until the mounting holes located on the side panels of the enclosure are
aligned with the holes provided by the drive bays:
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3. Using the mounting screws provided, secure the Multi-Drive Enclosure to the drive
bays:
Connecting the Multi-Drive Enclosure to the motherboard/power
1. a. Attach one end of a SATA data cable (provided) to a SATA port on the motherboard.
Connect the remaining SATA connectors provided by the cable to the topmost
data port located on the rear panel of the Multi-Drive Enclosure.
b. Connect the LP4/TX-4/SATA Power Y-cable to an available LP4 power connector as
provided by the computer power supply.
c. Connect the SATA Power connector provided by the Y-cable to the topmost SATA
power port. Similarly, connect the TX4 connector to the corresponding port, as
shown below.
2. Repeat steps 1a. - 1c. for each remaining drive bay/hard drive being installed.
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Loading hard drives in the Multi-Drive Enclosure
Please note: If you are using third-party RAID software, please ensure that each drive is
configured properly, prior to insertion.
1. Gently pull the spring lock to open the front door of the drive bay:
2. Position the hard drive so that the drive connectors are facing towards the exposed
drive bay, and the hard drive label is facing upward. Gently insert the hard drive into
the bay, until the front door of the bay begins to close.
3. Press the front door closed, until the spring lock is secured. Please note: The front
door will not close securely, if the hard drive is not properly positioned. If you have
difficulty closing the door, please do not attempt to force it closed, as this can cause
damage to the hard drive connectors, as well as the connectors located inside the
Multi-Drive Enclosure. lease remove the drive from the enclosure and verify that the
drive is properly positioned:
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each hard drive being installed.

Unloading hard drives in the Multi-Drive Enclosure
Please note: Removing a hard drive from the enclosure while the drive is busy, can
result in lost data. To ensure the drive is not active when you remove it from the
enclosure, please disable the drive from within the Windows Device Manager or the
RAID software being used.
1. Open the front panel of the drive bay from which you wish to remove the hard drive:
2. Remove the hard drive from the bay.
3. Close the front door, to prevent dust particles from entering the drive bay. Once the
door clicks closed, the bay is secure:
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Specifications
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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one-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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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 contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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Bus Type Serial ATA
Connectors
Serial ATA data
Serial ATA power
Activity LED
Power supply LP4 x 1 - Fan Power
Data Transfer Rate (Max) 3.0 Gb/s (max)
OS Support Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server
Mac OS 9.0 or above
Operating temperature 0 - 55°C
Storage temperature 0 - 55°C
Dimensions HSB430SATBK: 146 x 127 x 194 mm
HSB320SATBK: 146 x 85 x 194 mm