StarTech.com S2510BU3PW User manual

Manual Revision: 03/15/2012
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S2510BU3PW
2.5in USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
with Touchpad AES Encryption

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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 o 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 dierent 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
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Top View ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4
How to Use ..............................................................................................5
Initial Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Menu Options............................................................................................................................................. 6
Additional Functions................................................................................................................................ 9
Specications..........................................................................................10
Technical Support ..................................................................................11
Warranty Information............................................................................11

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Introduction
The S2510BU3PW 2.5”USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure with Touchpad AES Encryption
turns almost any 2.5”SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into an AES
encrypted external storage device. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be
used to greatly enhance your computer’s storage/backup capabilities.
Using a 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm, all the data on the
hard drive is securely protected from unauthorized users. Encryption is performed
completely in hardware and real-time, ensuring that no performance is lost and
that no software installation is required. Access to the encrypted content is allowed
through the built-in touchscreen keypad, so any system that supports a USB storage
device can access the data.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2.5in SATA Enclosure
• 1 x USB 3.0 Cable
• 1 x USB to DC Adapter Cable
• 1 x Carrying Pouch
• 1 x Cleaning Cloth
• 1 x Mini Driver and Screw Kit
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB enabled computer system with available USB port
• 2.5” SATA hard drive or solid state drive (9.5mm height)
NOTE: To use AES encryption, the SATA drive must be initialized and formatted after
setup. This will erase all data on the drive.
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or
Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®
It is recommended that the enclosure act as a backup to important les, and not as
additional storage (unless also regularly backed up), as lost passwords or hardware
failure (SATA drive or enclosure) will result in the stored data being unrecoverable.

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Top View
Front View
USB 3.0 Micro-B connector
DC Power connector
Touchscreen Keypad
OLED Readout
Display

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Installation
Hardware Installation
WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially when being
transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle your
hard drive and storage device with caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing
an anti-static strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any static
electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case)
for several seconds.
1. The back panel of the enclosure is held
securely in place with two small screws. Use
the provided mini screwdriver to remove the
screws. NOTE: For brand new installations,
the screws are not installed.
2. Using the small groove located along
the top edge of the enclosure, remove
the back panel to expose the interior
drive bay.
3. Place the 2.5”SATA drive into the bay
(label side down) and slide the drive
onto the SATA connector. Make sure
the drive is fully seated.
CAUTION: To use AES encryption, the
drive must be initialized and formatted
after setup. Do not place a drive
containing data you wish to encrypt into
the enclosure. The data must be copied
over after the enclosure has been setup.
*installation photos for reference only

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1. Place the back panel back onto the enclosure and fasten using the small screws.
2. With the enclosure fully assembled, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the enclosure to
a USB port on the host computer system.
OPTIONAL: If the USB port does not provide enough power to the drive/enclosure,
use the provided USB to DC adapter cable to connect the DC port on the enclosure to
an additional USB port on the host computer.
Driver Installation
No driver or software installation is required.

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How to Use
Initial Setup
1. When connected to a host computer for the rst time, the OLED readout will prompt
you to setup a password or not. If no password is used, the enclosure will function
as a standard external hard drive enclosure without any encryption.
2. After you have selected the option to use a password, you will be prompted to enter
a 4 ~ 8 digit password. Press <Enter> when complete.
3. Re-enter the password as conrmation and press <Enter>. CAUTION: If the
password is lost, the data on the drive will not be recoverable.
4. Once the password has been setup, the SATA drive must be initialized and formatted
before use. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer”
(“Computer” in Vista/ 7 / 8), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management
window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.
*images/screenshots for reference only

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5. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking your to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an “MBR” or“GPT” disk. GPT (GUID partition) is not compatible with some older
operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems.
6. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated”(check the listed hard
drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the
section that says“Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.
Losing the password or hardware failure (the SATA drive or enclosure) will result
in the data stored in the enclosure becoming unrecoverable. Removing the drive
from the enclosure or placing it into another S2510BU3PW enclosure will not allow
access to the data. It is recommended that all data stored on the enclosure also be
backed up to another location regularly to prevent any chance of losing your data.
Menu Options
Pressing the <Menu> button on the keypad will allow access to additional options for
the enclosure. Press the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys (<2>, <8>) to scroll through
the available options.

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HDD Temperature
NOTE: Not be compatible with SSD’s and some HDD’s
Display the current temperature of the installed SATA drive.
HDD Usage Time
Displays two counters measuring the total time the installed SATA drive has been in
use since being installed/initialized.
A: Total time the installed SATA drive has been actively read/write.
T: Total time the installed SATA drive has been connected to a host computer.
USB Connection Speed
Displays the current USB connection mode (i.e. USB 3.0/ USB 2.0/ USB 1.0).
Password Change
To change the current set password, rst you are required to enter the old password,
followed by the new password. The password must be between 4 ~ 8 digits.
Write Protection
Enable write protection on the installed SATA drive, which prevents data from being
written to or deleted from the SATA drive. Data can only be read.