StarTech.com SM2E1BMU31C User manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Product Diagram (SM2E1BMU31C)
Exterior - Enclosure
Component Function
1Drive-Tray Screws x 2 • Used to secure the Drive Tray in the
Enclosure.
2Power & Activity LED
• Indicates that the Enclosure is receiving
power.
• Blinks during read/write activity.
3USB-C Port • Used to connect the Enclosure to the Host
Computer.
Interior - Drive Tray
Component Function
4Drive Connector • Used to connect the Drive to the Enclosure.
5Adjustable Drive
Length Holes • Used to accommodate dierent drive lengths.
6Drive-Mount Screw/
Stando/Nut • Used to secure the Drive to the Enclosure.
M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure - USB 3.2 (10Gbps) w/ USB-C and USB-A Cables
Package Contents
• M.2 SSD Enclosure x 1
• USB-C to USB-C Cable x 1
• USB-A to USB-C Cable x 1
• Drive Installation Screw Kit x 1
• Micro Screwdriver x 1
• Quick-Start Guide
Product Information
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Product Requirements
• M2 SATA/NVMe SSD x 1
• 30 mm, 42 mm, or 60 mm Drive Length
• Needle-nose Pliers x 2
Installation
Installing a Drive
Warning! Handle drives with care.
1. Remove the Drive Tray Screws (x 2) from the Enclosure, using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver, and remove the Cover Plate.
2. Carefully pull the Drive Tray out of the Enclosure.
3. Remove the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
4. Place the Drive next to the Drive Tray and align the screw holes in the Drive with
the Adjustable Drive Length Holes on the Drive Tray to determine the desired
Adjustable Drive Length Hole setting.
Note: If the drive mounting hardware is already installed in the correct position,
proceed to step 8.
5. Remove the Drive Stando and Nut, using two sets of Needle-nose Pliers.
6. Insert the Drive Stando and Nut into the Adjustable Drive Length Hole (60, 42,
or 30) according to the length of the Drive.
7. Tighten the Stando and Nut, using two sets of Needle-nose Pliers.
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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.
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.
8. Gently slide the Connector on the Drive at a 30-degree angle into the corresponding
Drive Connector on the Drive Tray.
Note: The Connector on the Drive is keyed so that it only ts one way.
9. Lightly push the Drive down into position on the Drive Tray.
10. Insert the Drive-Mount Screw through the screw hole in the Drive and into the
Drive-Mount Stando.
11. Tighten the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. Do not over-
tighten.
12. Slide the Drive Tray into the center grooves in the enclosure so that the USB-C Port
is facing outward.
13. Place the Cover Plate over the USB-C Port and circuit board. Secure the Cover Plate
in place by inserting two Drive-Tray Screws on either side of the USB-C Port on the
front of the enclosure and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
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 through the USB port that it is connected to.
• Connect the USB-C to USB-C Cable or the USB-A to USB-C Cable to the USB-C Port
on the Enclosure and to a USB Port on the Computer.
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:
• 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.
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party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
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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.
PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.
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
• Rör aldrig vid enheter med oskyddade kretskort när strömmen är påslagen.
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