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Manual Revision: May 15, 2019 2:18 PM
Product Diagram (SM21BMU31CI3)
Exterior
Component Function
1Drive-Tray Screws x 2 • Used to secure the Drive Tray in the
Enclosure.
2USB-C Cable • Used to connect the Enclosure to the Host
Computer.
Interior
Component Function
1M.2 NGFF B Key Drive
Connector • Used to connect the Drive to the Enclosure.
2Drive Length Holes
(x 2)
• Used to accommodate dierent drive lengths
(42 mm, 60 mm and 80 mm).
3Drive-Mount Screw/
Nut • Used to secure the Drive to the Enclosure.
M.2 NGFF SATA Enclosure | USB-C | USB 3.1 (10Gbps)
1
4Stando (not
displayed)
• Used to secure the Drive to the Enclosure
using either the 42 mm or 60 mm Drive
Length Holes.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/SM21BMU31CI3
• An available USB-C Port
• An M.2 NGFF SATA SSD
Installation
Installing a Drive
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when they’re transported. If
you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result.
1. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver (included) to remove the Drive-Tray Screws (x 2)
from the Enclosure.
2. Carefully pull the Drive Tray out of the Enclosure.
3. Place the Drive beside the Drive Tray and align the screw groove on the Drive with
the Adjustable Drive Length Holes on the Drive Tray.
4. Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the Drive-Mount Screw.
Note: If the drive-mount hardware is already installed in the correct position, proceed
to step 9.
5. Align the Stando with the correct Drive Length Hole according to the length of
the Drive.
6. Insert the Stando into the large part of the Drive Length Hole.
Note: Make sure that the longer part of the stando is on the same side as the M.2
NGFF B Key Drive Connector.
7. Align the notches on the Stando with the edges of the smaller part of the Drive
Length Hole.
8. Slide the Stando into the smaller part of the Drive Length Hole.
9. Gently slide the connector on the Drive (on a 30-degree angle) into the M.2 NGFF B
Key Drive Connector on the Enclosure.
Note: Do not force the Drive into the enclosure, the connector on your drive is keyed so
that it only ts one way.
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1
2
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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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5cm
between the radiator and your body.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
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StarTech.com Ltd.
45 Artisans Cres
London, Ontario
N5V 5E9
Canada
StarTech.com Ltd.
Unit B, Pinnacle 15
Gowerton Rd,
Brackmills
Northampton
NN4 7BW
United Kingdom
StarTech.com LLP
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Parkwy
Lockbourne, Ohio
43137
U.S.A.
If the Host Computer’s OS is Windows, complete the following steps:
Windows PC
1. On the Notication tray, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2. Click the storage device that you want to remove.
3. When the message appears indicating that it’s safe to remove the device,
disconnect the drive.
If the Host Computer’s OS is macOS, complete the following steps:
macOS
1. Close any windows that list the contents of the drive.
2. On your desktop, click and drag the USB Storage icon onto the Trash Can icon on
your desktop.
3. Wait 5 seconds, then disconnect the drive.
10. Lightly push the Drive down into position on the circuit board.
11. Insert the Drive-Mount Screw through the screw notch on the Drive and into the
Stando.
12. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver tighten the Drive-Mount Screw, being careful
not to over-tighten.
13. Slide the Drive Tray into the center grooves in the enclosure so that the USB-C Port
is facing outward.
14. Secure the Enclosure in place by inserting two Drive-Tray Screws on either side.
15. Tighten the screws, being carefully not to over-tighten.
Connecting a Drive to a Computer
When the enclosure is connected to the Computer the OS will automatically install the
necessary software.
Note: The enclosure does not require an external power supply, as it receives enough
power from the USB port that it is connected to.
• Connect the integrated USB-C Cable to a USB-C port on the Host Computer.
Disconnecting a Drive
Warning! If you remove the drive before you receive the notication that it’s safe to do
so, you could experience lost or corrupted data.