StarTech.com SAT2510U2F User manual

SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
2.5” USB, FireWire to SATA
External Hard Drive Enclosure
SAT2510U2F
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation...................................................................2
Driver Installation.........................................................................3
Using the Enclosure ....................................................... 3
Specifications.................................................................. 5
Technical Support........................................................... 6
Warranty Information...................................................... 6

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Introduction
The SAT2510U2F External Hard Drive Enclosure supports both
USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 (IEEE1394a) host connections in a slim,
lightweight aluminum design.
Packaging Contents
1 x SAT2510U2F hard drive enclosure•
1 x USB “Y” split cable•
1 x USB power cable•
1 x 6-pin FireWire cable•
1 x Screw kit•
1 x User Manual•
System Requirements
USB and/or FireWire enabled computer system with available port•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS®9.2/10.x, or
Linux/Unix

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Installation
WARNING: Hard drives 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.
Hardware Installation
Remove the two small screws from either side of the rear panel of1.
the enclosure and then pull the rear panel out.
Slide a 2.5” SATA hard drive into the 7+15 SATA connector on the2.
inside of the rear panel.
Fasten the hard drive to the rear panel from the bottom, with the3.
supplied screws.
Slide the hard drive and rear panel back into the enclosure and4.
reinstall the two side screws for the rear panel.
Retaining Screws
Retaining Screws
Hard Drive Screws
Hard Drive

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Connect the enclosure to the host computer system via FireWire or5.
USB cable.
OPTIONAL: if additional power is required by the hard drive, connect
the USB power cable from the DC plug on the enclosure to an available
USB port on the host computer system.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS 9.2/10.x, or Linux/Unix
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this
enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Using the Enclosure
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data,
then you will first need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the
main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk
Management from the left window panel.

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Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity
to confirm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section
that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.
The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the
wizard to complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk
should show up as “Healthy” with a drive letter assigned (ie. E:). This
drive letter should now appear within My Computer.
If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after
plugging it in, the drive should automatically show up with a drive letter
assigned within My Computer.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 2.0
FireWire400 (IEEE1394a)
Connectors
1 x USB mini-B
1 x 6-pin FireWire
1 x DC power connector
LEDs 1 x Power/Activity
Chipset Oxford OXUF934SSA
Hard Drive Support
2.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps,
9.5mm height, up to 500GB in
capacity
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB: 480Mb/s
FireWire: 400Mb/s
Power Adapter (optional) 5VDC, 2A, center positive,
type M plug
Dimensions 137.0mm x 80.0mm x 17.0mm
Weight 115g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7,
Mac OS 9.2/10.x, Linux/Unix

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Technical Support
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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.
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