StarTech.com SAT3510BU3 User manual

Manual Revision: 01/31/2013
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SAT3510BU3
3.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive
Enclosure w/ Fan
*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
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4
Using the Enclosure ...............................................................................4
Specications ..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction
The StarTech.com SAT3510BU3 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure lets you connect
a 3.5” SATA hard drive through USB 3.0. A cutting edge external storage solution
that lets you harness the speed and performance supported by the SuperSpeed USB
interface. Supporting data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, 10x that of USB 2.0, and
60% faster than SATA 3Gbps eSATA, plus backward compatible with USB revisions 2.0
(480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps), so the enclosure can be used with older systems that
don’t support USB 3.0 yet.
Packaging Contents
• SAT3510BU3 enclosure
• USB 3.0 A-B cable
• Universal Power Adapter
• 3 x Power Adapter plugs (NA, UK, EU)
• Foam pad
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Internal 3.5” SATA compatible storage drive
• USB enabled computer system with available port
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit) or
Apple® Mac OS® X or Linux®

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Power switch
USB 3.0
type B Power
connector
Fan switch
Power/Activity
LED
Cooling Fan
Rear View
Side View

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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
1. Set the enclosure on a at surface, with the cooling fan facing downwards.
2. On the top panel, remove the two small screws at the corners. Remove the top
panel.
3. Located at the opposite end from the internal SATA connectors is a small plastic
wedge. Flip the wedge up and out of the enclosure.
4. Place the 3.5” SATA hard drive into the enclosure and then slide it into the SATA
connectors.
5. Flip the wedge down again, to secure the hard drive. For thinner hard drives, an
optional, thicker foam pad is included.
6. Place the top panel back on to the enclosure and fasten the two corner screws.
7. Connect the external power adapter to the enclosure and ip the power switch to
the “1” position. The enclosure and hard drive will power up.
8. Connect the USB cable from the enclosure to the computer system.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for USB enabled operating systems, as this enclosure
uses natively installed drivers. Supported operating systems should automatically
detect and install the enclosure.

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Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “Disk Drives” option. A new disk drive should be listed under this
category. It will typically contain the make/model of the hard drive you have installed
in the enclosure.
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
rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on
“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), 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 conrm 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 3.0
Chipset ID ASMedia ASM1051
Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type B
1 x DC Power
Fans 1 x 80mm
LEDs 1 x Power/Activity
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps
Compatible Hard Drives 3.5” SATA drive (internal)
up to 2TB capacity
Power Adapter 12VDC, 2A, center positive
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 10 ~ 90% RH
Dimensions 143.0mm x 52.1mm x 180.0mm
Weight 580g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64), Mac OS X,
Linux

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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
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
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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