StarTech.com UNI3510BMU32 User manual

Manual Revision: 08/22/2013
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UNI3510BMU32
USB 3.0 to IDE / SATA II Hard Drive
Enclosure
*actual product may vary from photos

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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.
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Hardware Installation............................................................................3
SATA Hard Drive......................................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting Enclosure to Computer................................................................................................... 11
How to Use .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Disconnecting the Hard Drive.............................................................................................................. 12
Specications..........................................................................................14
Technical Support ..................................................................................15
Warranty Information............................................................................15

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Product Diagram
Front View
USB Port Power
Jack
Power
Switch

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x SATA/IDE to USB 3.0 External HDD Enclosure
• 1x USB 3.0 Cable
• 1x SATA Adapter
• 1x IDE Adapter
• 1x IDE Cable
• 1x Mounting Screw Kit
• 1x AC Power Adapter
• 1x Instruction Manual
• 1x Hard Drive Stand
System Requirements
• Computer system with available USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) port or USB 2.0 port (480Mbps)
• 3.5” SATA or IDE hard drive
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8 (32/64-bit), or
Apple® Mac® OS 9.x/10, or Linux®

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Hardware Installation
WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures 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. Be sure that
you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer
components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
The UNI3510BMU32 allows for installation of both IDE and SATA 3.5” hard drives, using
interchangeable IDE and SATA boards. Please follow the installation steps below for
both types depending on which type you intend to install.
SATA Hard Drive
1. Open the enclosure by sliding the Hard Drive Tray out of the Metal Enclosure.
2. (Only required if the SATA board is not connected. If the SATA board is
connected proceed to step 4) Disconnect the IDE board by using a screw driver
to remove the 2 visibal screws on the smaller board pictured below, and gently
separate the boards from one another.

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3. Connect the SATA board to the Hard Drive Tray by carefully sliding the male-18 pin
parallel connector on the SATA board, into the female 18-pin reciprocal on the Hard
Drive Tray, and replace the screws.
4. Connect the 3.5” SATA Hard Drive to the SATA connector on the Hard Drive Tray.

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5. Mount the Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray by inserting 2 of the included shorter
at screws into the bottom of the Hard Drive Tray. Fix them into place using a
Screwdriver.
6. Slide the Hard Drive Tray back into the Metal Enclosure.

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7. Mount the Hard Drive Tray to the Metal Enclosure by inserting 2 of the included
long screws into either side of the enclosure. Fix them into place using a Screw Driver.
8. Mount the back of the enclosure by inserting 2 of the included shorter at screws.

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IDE Hard Drive
1. Open the enclosure by sliding the Hard Drive Tray out of the Metal Enclosure.
2. (Only required if the IDE board is not connected. If the IDE board is connected
proceed to step 4) Disconnect the SATA board by using a screw driver to remove
the 2 visibal screws on the smaller board pictured below, and gently separate the
boards from one another.