StarTech.com SAT5210U2E User manual

SATA Optical Drive Enclosure
SAT5210U2E Instruction Manual
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InfoSafe 5.25” eSATA/USB 2.0 SATA Optical Drive Enclosure

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hardware Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing a Drive in the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the Enclosure to the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Disconnecting an External Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com InfoSafe 5.25” eSATA/USB 2.0 SATA Optical
Drive Enclosure. This versatile solution provides a cost-effective way to turn any SATA or
SATA II 3.5" hard drive, or 5.25" optical drive into an external solution. Equipped with both
USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces for maximum data transfer capability and convenient
connectivity to the host computer, SAT5210U2E protects installed drives with a sturdy yet
attractive aluminum casing and a 40mm fan to help cool the drive for optimal performance.
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•Aluminum casing and 40mm fan for maximum heat dissipation
Features
Package contents:
•1 x Drive Enclosure
This package should contain:
•Equipped with USB 2.0 and eSATA interface connections to host computer
•Full plug and play support through USB 2.0 interface
•1 X USB Cable
•1 x Power Adapter
•1 x Manual
•1 x Driver CD
•Stereo headphone jack for computer free CD playback
System Requirements
•A host computer with an available eSATA or USB port
•Operating system: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/VistaTM/ Mac OS 9x and up
•1 X Screw Kit

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Installing a Drive in the Enclosure
1. Loosen the Retaining Screws, on the rear panel. Please note that these screws do
not need to be removed, rather loosened enough to allow the Hard Drive Tray to slide
out from the enclosure.
2. Slide the Drive Tray out from the Enclosure.
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.
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. StarTech.com
recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer
equipment. If an antistatic strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static
electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the
computer case) for several seconds.

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3. Connect the drive you wish to install (hard drive, optical drive) to the SATA data and
power cables provided by the circuit board attached to the Drive Tray:
4. Once the drive interface connection has been made, please fasten the drive (label side
up) to the Drive Tray using the screws provided:
5. If you are installing an optical drive:
Once the SATA connections to the drive have been secured, and the drive has been
fastened to the Drive Tray, remove the plastic cover from the Front Panel as pictured
below, to allow access to an installed optical drive.
If you are installing a 3.5” hard drive, please skip to step #6.
5. b) Apply gentle pressure from
left to right (with Enclosure
facing you) to loosen the
plastic cover
5. c) Once loosened, gently pry
the plastic cover away from
the Enclosure.

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6. Slide the Drive Tray (with drive installed) into the Drive Enclosure, and tighten the
Retaining Screws (loosened in step #1) on the front panel to secure the tray within the
Enclosure. Installation is now complete:
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Drive installed
Connecting the Enclosure to the Host Computer
Once the drive has been secured within the enclosure, it can be connected to the host
computer while the host computer is powered on:
1. If you will be using an eSATA connection, insert one of the connectors provided by an
eSATA cable (not provided - please see Accessory Products from StarTech.com for
a solution), or the USB type B connector provided by a USB A-B cable (provided), into
the corresponding port on the rear panel of the Drive Enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining end of the cable used in step #1 to an available eSATA or USB
type A port on the host computer as necessary.
3. Insert the cylindrical, metal connector provided by the Power Adapter (included) into
AC Input
DC 12V Output
To PC USB/eSATA Port
USB Port
eSATA Port

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the DC Power Port located on the rear panel of the Enclosure. Connect the remaining
end of the Power Adapter to an available power outlet.
4. Move the Power Switch on the rear panel of the Enclosure to the ON position. If the
Enclosure is connected to a host computer that is running Windows ME or above, or
Mac OS 9x or higher, the operating system on the host computer will detect that the
connection is present, and install the necessary drivers. If the host computer is running
Windows 98, please follow the instructions listed in the next section, titled Driver
Installation.
If you are installing an optical drive, such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive etc., you may be
required to install software that is specific to the drive. If this is the case, please ensure
you have the files available from the drive manufacturer. For further information on this
step, please consult the documentation that accompanied the optical drive.
Driver Installation
If the host computer to which SAT5210U2E is connected is running Windows 98, additional
driver installation is required for the operating system to recognize that a USB device has
been connected.
To install the necessary drivers, insert the Driver CD (included) into the CD/DVD-ROM
drive:
1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard
appears, please click on Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for
your device (Recommended) and click
on Next.

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4. Once Windows has located the necessary
file, click on Next.
3. You will be asked to specify the location of
the Windows 98 driver. Please ensure that
Specify a location and CD-ROM drive are
selected (with checkmarks) and click on
Browse to locate the driver file
(D:\JM20336_Win98 driver), where D:
designates the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Once
the file has been located, click on Next.
5. Once Windows finishes installing the
software that your hardware device
requires, click on Finish to conclude
installation.

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2. Once the connected hard drive activity has terminated, it is safe to power down and
remove the enclosure from the host computer, by disconnecting the USB cable from
the host computer.
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WARNING: Do not disconnect any cables or power sources while the hard drive
is active. This can result in data loss and possible damage to the hard drive.
1. In Windows, click on the Safe Remove icon located in the taskbar, and select the
connected enclosure from the menu provided, then click Stop. From the menu that
appears next (pictured below), select the device to disconnect, and click OK.
*Safe Remove
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