StarTech.com InfoSafe UNI3510U2E User manual

3.5” External Hard Drive
Enclosure
3.5” eSATA/USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure
with One-Touch Backup
UNI3510U2E / UNI3510U2EGB
UNI3510U2EB / UNI3510UEBGB
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Hardware Guide............................................................... 2
Front Panel ..................................................................................2
Rear Panel...................................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
Software Installation ....................................................................4
Recognizing the Hard Drive ........................................... 6
Windows XP ................................................................................6
Windows Vista .............................................................................7
Specifications.................................................................. 9
Technical Support........................................................... 10
Warranty Information...................................................... 10

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Introduction
This enclosure lets you turn any 3.5” Serial ATA or IDE hard drive
into an eSATA or USB external hard drive, with support for drives
up to 1.5TB capacity, allowing you to customize your external
storage solution based on your preference of hard drive model and
manufacturer.
Packaging Contents
1 x Hard Drive Enclosure•
1 x USB Mini B Cable•
1 x eSATA Cable•
1 x IDE Cable•
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Enclosure Stand•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x SP4 to LP4 Adapter Cable•
1 x SATA 7+15 pin cable•
System Requirements
Available USB 2.0 or eSATA port on computer system•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS®9.x/10.x,
Linux Kernel®2.4.1.0 and above

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Hardware Guide
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Power Button/LED1.
Backup Button2.
DC In Port1.
eSATA Port2.
Mini USB Port3.
Hard Drive Release Switch4.

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Installation
Hardware Installation
Open the hard drive enclosure by pushing the rear panel release1.
button to the right and sliding the hard drive bracket out of the
external casing.
If using an IDE/ATA hard drive, ensure that the hard drive you are2.
using is set to MASTER.
Pull the two tabs on either side of the hard drive holding mechanism3.
up, then connect the provided SATA or IDE data and power supply
cables to the rear ports of the drive.
SATA HDD4. : If you will be using the USB 2.0 interface to connect
to the enclosure, plug the SATA data cable into the port labelled
CN5 on the enclosure’s PCB board. If using the eSATA interface
to connect to the enclosure, plug the SATA data cable into the port
labeled CN6 on the enclosure’s PCB board. The locations of the
CN5 and CN6 ports are shown below. Plug the power connector
into the J1 port on the PCB board.

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IDE HDD: If you will be using the USB 2.0 interface to connect to the
hard drive, plug the 40-pin IDE data cable into the port labelled CN1
on the enclosure’s PCB board. Plug the included 4-pin SP4 to LP4
power adapter cable into the J1 connector.
To mount the hard drive, place it into the holding tray and press the5.
tabs on either side down to secure the drive in the enclosure.
Slide the hard drive holding mechanism into the external casing,6.
ensuring that the release button on the rear panel returns to its
original, locked position.
Driver Installation
Windows®2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS®9.x/10.x, Linux Kernel®2.4.x +
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Software Installation
The following steps outline the procedure to install the software
included with your drive enclosure in Windows.
CN5
CN6
J1 CN1

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Insert the Drivers CD into your computer’s CD-ROM. Open the1.
DRIVERS.exe application to begin the installation process.
Once the installer is running, there are a number of options available2.
to you from the DRIVERS.exe home screen. To install the backup
software, click Install Backup Program under the heading that
corresponds with your drive-type (IDE or SATA).
The PCClone EX Lite Installer window will appear. Click Install to3.
proceed with the installation process.
The License and Warranty Agreement will appear. To continue, click4.
Agree.

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Click Browse to designate the directory in which the software will5.
be installed. Once you have made your selection, click Install to
continue.
The installation will now take place. Once the installation is6.
complete, you may exit the DRIVERS.exe application.
Recognizing the Hard Drive
Windows XP
USB 2.0
If you are using the USB 2.0 interface to connect the hard drive
enclosure to your computer, no setup is required. Simply plug the hard
drive enclosure into an available USB port and turn the power on to
the hard drive enclosure. Open My Computer and the drive should be
visible under the heading “Devices with Removable Storage.”

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eSATA
If you are using the eSATA interface to connect the hard drive
enclosure to your computer, there are two setup processes you can
follow. If the hard drive enclosure is powered on upon booting up
the computer, it will automatically detect the drive. Otherwise, if you
connect and power on the hard drive enclosure once the computer has
already been booted up, you will need to open the Device Manager
to scan for it. The following directions outline the necessary steps to
access your hard drive when the computer has already been booted
up:
Right click My Computer and click Manage.1.
In the left pane, select Device Manager.2.
In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Disk Drives3.
icon. Since your drive was not powered on during the boot up
process, it should not yet be visible.
Turn on the hard drive enclosure. Once the power indicator is4.
illuminated, click the Scan button.
The Device Manager will scan for plug and play hardware. Once it5.
has completed the scan, your drive should be visible below the Disk
Drives heading.
Windows Vista
USB 2.0
If you are using the USB 2.0 interface to connect the hard drive
enclosure to your computer, no setup is required. Simply plug the hard
drive enclosure into an available USB port and turn the power on to
the hard drive enclosure. Open My Computer and the drive should be
visible under the heading “Devices with Removable Storage.”

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eSATA
If you are using the eSATA interface to connect the hard drive
enclosure to your computer, there are two setup processes you can
follow. If the hard drive enclosure is powered on upon booting up
the computer, it will automatically detect the drive. Otherwise, if you
connect and power on the hard drive enclosure once the computer has
already been booted up, you will need to open the Device Manager
to scan for it. The following directions outline the necessary steps to
access your hard drive when the computer has already been booted
up:
Right click My Computer and click Manage.1.
In the left pane, select Device Manager.2.
In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Disk Drives3.
icon. Since your drive was not powered on during the boot up
process, it should not yet be visible.
Turn on the hard drive enclosure. Once the power indicator is4.
illuminated, click the Scan button.
The Device Manager will begin the installation of the necessary5.
driver software. Once it has completed the scan, your drive should
be visible below the Disk Drives heading.

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Specications
Bus Interface SATA 3.0Gb/s
USB 2.0
Chipset ID JMicron JMB20337
External Connectors
1 x eSATA connector
1 x USB Mini B connector
1 x DC Power connector
Internal Connectors
2 x SATA 7-pin
1 x SATA Power 15-pin
1 x 40-pin IDE/ATA
1 x LP4 Power 4-pin
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 3.0 Gb/s (eSATA)
480 Mb/s (USB 2.0)
Power Adapter Output 12VDC, 2A
Enclosure Material Aluminum
Operating System Support
Windows®2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS®9.x/10.x,
Linux Kernel®2.4.x +

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Technical Support
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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.
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