StarTech.com S355BU33ERM User manual

Manual Revision: 04/10/2015
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S355BU33ERM / S358BU33ERM
USB 3.0/eSATA 8-Bay Removable 2.5/3.5”
SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP
*actual product may vary from photos

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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
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View - S358BU33ERM..............................................................................................................................................2
Rear View - S355BU33ERM..............................................................................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 4
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Installation............................................................................5
How to Use ..............................................................................................10
Connecting the Hard Drive.................................................................................................................... 10
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................. 10
Disconnecting the Hard Drive.............................................................................................................. 10
Initializing the Hard Drive ...................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Support ..................................................................................12
Warranty Information............................................................................12

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Product Diagram
Front View
Drive Door
USB / eSATA LEDHDD Ready LED
Drive Activity LEDs /
Drive Interface LEDs
Power Button

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Rear View - S358BU33ERM
Power Cable Port
eSATA Host
Interface Port
USB 3.0 Host
Interface Port

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Rear View - S355BU33ERM
Power Cable Port
eSATA Host
Interface Port
USB 3.0 Host
Interface Port

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB 3.0 / eSATA SSD/HDD Enclosure (S355BU33ERM / S358BU33ERM)
• 1x SATA to eSATA full prole bracket
• 1x eSATA cable
• 1x USB 3.0 cable
• 1x 2.5” drive Installation screw kit
• 1x 3.5” drive Installation screw kit
• 3x Power cables (NA/UK/EU)
• 1x Instruction manual
System Requirements
• 1x Computer system with available USB port or eSATA port (Internal SATA to eSATA
Desktop Adapter included)
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8 (32/64-
bit), Apple® Mac® OS 9.x/10
• Linux®
• Google Chrome OS™
• (S355BU33ERM) Up to 8 X 2.5/3.5” SATA Hard Drives / Solid State Drives (HDD/SSD)
Or
• (S358BU33ERM) Up to 5 x 2.5/3.5” SATA Hard Drive / Solid State Drives (HDD/SSD)

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2. Release your desired drive tray by pulling the silver release tab on the right side and
releasing the drive tray arm.
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 buildup by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
1. Grasp the drive door on the right side and pull it outwards toward you to reveal the
drive trays.

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Larger screw for 3.5” drives Larger screw for 2.5” drives
3. Slide the drive tray out of the slot by gently grasping the drive tray arm and pulling
the tray out toward you.
4. Install your 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive in the hard drive tray.
Note: Two types of drive screws are included: larger screws for 3.5” drives and
smaller screws for 2.5” (pictured below). Make sure you are using the proper
screw for your specic drive.

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a) If you are installing a 2.5”HDD/SSD
i. Line up the bottom-facing drive mount holes on your HDD/SSD, with the
bottom drive holes on the drive tray.