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.

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ii. Using a Phillips head screwdriver (not included), drive four of the 2.5” drive
screws through the bottom drive holes on the drive tray into the mount holes
on your HDD/SSD.
ii. Using a Phillips head screwdriver (not included), drive four of the 3.5” drive
screws through the bottom drive holes on the drive tray into the mount holes
on your HDD.
b) If you are installing a 3.5”HDD
i. Line up the side-facing drive mount holes on your HDD with the side drive
holes on the drive tray.

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5. While holding the drive tray arm open, slide the drive tray back into the slot it was
removed from. Once the drive tray has been inserted, press the drive tray arm back
into the latched position. Note: You will notice that as the drive tray arm is closed
back into its original position, the tray may shift inwards a little. This is how the tray
inserts the drive.
6. Using the included Power Cable, connect the Power Cable Port on the
S355BU33ERM/S358BU33ERM to an available power outlet.
Note: The S355BU33ERM requires that you select the correct voltage. Use a
screwdriver or pen to select 115 V or 230 V, depending on your needs.
Note: Please repeat steps 2 through 5 for each additional drive.
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7. Connect the S355BU33ERM/S358BU33ERM to your computer system using
the included USB 3.0 cable or the eSATA cable depending on your desired host
connection.
Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer and powered on, your computer
system will automatically recognize the drive(s) and it will be accessible as though it
were installed in the system internally.
Note: If your computer fails to automatically recognize your drive, it is likely that your
drive has not been initialized or formatted correctly. (See Drive Initialization below for
further instructions.)
1. Select the Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, located in the task bar.
2. Select Mass Storage Device from the list that appears.
3. Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.
Note: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving a notication that it is safe
to do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe
to Remove Hardware message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the
computer by removing the USB connection.
The hard drive enclosure oers LED indicators for each drive, so you can monitor drive
activity. The LED will ash while the hard drive is being accessed. Do not remove the
enclosure from the host computer while the LED is ashing, as it could damage the
drive or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.
Windows
Drive Activity LEDs
Connecting the Hard Drive
LED Indicators
Disconnecting the Hard Drive
How to Use
USB / eSATA LED
The USB / eSATA LED indicates that your host interface (USB or eSATA) is connected
and communicating with the enclosure.
HDD Ready LED
The HDD Ready LED indicates that one or more drives are currently installed in the
enclosure.

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To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows
listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the
USB storage icon on the desktop and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.
Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.
1. If the drive array is new, it may need to be initialized and formatted before use.
On the main Windows desktop, right-click My Computer (Computer in Vista / 7
/ 8), then select Manage. In the Computer Management window, select Disk
Management from the left window panel.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to nish creating the partition.
2. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an MBR or a GPT disk. GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives larger than 2 TB but
is not compatible with some older operating systems, while MBR is supported by
newer and older operating systems.
3. 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
Unallocated section, and select New Partition.
Mac OS X
Initializing the Hard Drive

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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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