StarTech.com SAT3510BU3 User manual

SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
3.5” SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to
SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
with Fan
SAT3510BU3
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Rear View ....................................................................................2
Side View.....................................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Driver Installation.........................................................................3
Verifying Installation.....................................................................4
Using the Enclosure ....................................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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Introduction
Th 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
1 x SAT3510BU3 enclosure•
1 x USB 3.0 A-B cable•
1 x Universal Power Adapter•
3 x Power Adapter plugs (NA, UK, EU)•
1 x Foam pad•
1 x 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
Set the enclosure on a flat surface, with the cooling fan facing1.
downwards.
On the top panel, remove the two small screws at the corners.2.
Remove the top panel.
Located at the opposite end from the internal SATA connectors is a3.
small plastic wedge. Flip the wedge up and out of the enclosure.
Place the 3.5” SATA hard drive into the enclosure and then slide it4.
into the SATA connectors.
Flip the wedge down again, to secure the hard drive. For thinner5.
hard drives, an optional, thicker foam pad is included.
Place the top panel back on to the enclosure and fasten the two6.
corner screws.
Connect the external power adapter to the enclosure and flip the7.
power switch to the “1” position. The enclosure and hard drive will
power up.
Connect the USB cable from the enclosure to the computer system.8.
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 first 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 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 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
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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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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
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