StarTech.com SAT3510U2V User manual

SAT3510U2V
SAT3510BU2V
3.5” USB 2.0 SATA Aluminum HD Enclosure

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the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................1
System requirements...................................................................1
Package contents ........................................................................1
Hardware Guide ............................................................................. 2
Installation...................................................................................... 3
Technical Specifications............................................................... 6
Technical Support........................................................................7
Warranty Information ...................................................................7

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com SAT3510U2V / SAT3510BU2V
InfoSafe 3.5” USB 2.0 SATA Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure. This cost-
effective storage solution suits a wide variety of applications including
file and application sharing between desktop and notebook computers,
data archiving, or simply backing up existing hard drives to preserve data
security.
Features
LED indicators provide easy monitoring of power status and hard drive•
activity
Power On/Off switch - allows you to conserve energy while the drive is•
not in use.
Supports 3.5” SATA 3.0Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drives•
System requirements
3.5” SATA (SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s) hard drive•
An available (nearby) power outlet•
A host PC or Mac computer system with an available USB port•
Package contents
1 x Aluminum HD Enclosure•
1 x Instruction Manual•
1 x Screw Kit•
1 x Plastic Stand•
1 x USB (A-B) Cable•
1x Power Adapter•

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Hardware Guide
Rear Panel View
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4
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Front Panel View
Power/Activity LED1.
Power/Activity LED2.
DC 12V Power Adapter Port3.
On/Off Switch4.
USB type B Port5.
Screw Kit Power Adapter
Plastic Stand
USB A-B Cable
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WARNING: Hard drives, like all computer equipment can also be severely
damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded
before opening your computer case or touching any components.
Installation
Remove the Rear Panel, to expose the internal SATA connections:1.
Position the hard drive you wish to install such that the SATA2.
connection is facing towards the SATA interface connector provided by
the Enclosure’s front panel:

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With the hard drive connected to the front panel, turn the drive over3.
to expose it’s base. Fasten the hard drive to the front panel rails on
both sides, using the screws provided (2):
Fasten the front panel (with drive attached) to the body of the4.
Enclosure; be cautious that the drive and front panel are properly
aligned with the body of the Enclosure, to prevent damage to the LEDs.

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Fasten both sides of the case to lock the hard drive in place:5.
Fasten the rear panel to the Drive Enclosure on both sides using the6.
screws (2) provided.

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Once the drive has been secured within the Enclosure, connect the DC7.
12V power adapter to the power adapter port. Connect the remaining
end of the power adapter to an available power outlet.
Connect the USB A-B cable to the USB B port on the rear panel of the8.
Enclosure, then connect the remaining end of the cable to the host
computer.
With the host computer powered on, power on the Drive Enclosure9.
using the On/Off switch. The operating system will detect the presence
of the added drive, following which you will be able to properly format/
partition the installed drive from within the operating system.
Technical Specications
Bus Type USB 2.0
Maximum Date Transfer Rate 480 Mb/s
Enclosure Casing Material Aluminum
Power Adapter 12VDC, 2A
LED Indicators
Solid Green -Power status
Blinking Green - Read/Write Drive
Activity
Drive Capacity Maximum Up to 1.5 Terabyte
Chipset SunPlus SPIF301
OS Support Window 2000/XP/Vista,
Mac OS 9.0 and up, Linux
Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 193 mm x 113 mm x 31 mm
(7.6” x 4.45” x 1.22”)
Product Weight 325 g (11.47 oz )

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-
ment 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 aris-
ing 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
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
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