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.

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

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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.
NOTE: Ensure the IDE cable is neatly tucked between the hard drive and tray. Lose
cables may result in damage to the cables themselves.
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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Connecting Enclosure to Computer
1. When the enclosure has been fully assembled with either your IDE or SATA Hard
Drive, connect the power adapter from an available AC outlet to then enclosure.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable from the enclosure to a USB port on the host
computer system.
3. Slide the Power switch to the “on” position.
How to Use
Connecting the Hard Drive
Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer, and the enclosure has been
recognized by the operating system, the drive will be accessible as though it were
installed within the system.
Prior to using the drive, it will need to be formatted according to your operating
system requirements. To format your newly attached hard drive, or create partitions,
please consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system at the
time of purchase.
LED Indicator
The hard drive enclosure oers an LED indicator, to enable you to monitor drive
activity. When the enclosure is powered, the LED will illuminate. While the hard drive
is being accessed, the LED will blink. Do not remove the enclosure from the host
computer while the LED is ashing, as it could damage the drive or the enclosure,
resulting in data loss.

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Disconnecting the Hard Drive
Windows
1. Select the “Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the task bar.
2. Select the Mass Storage Device from the list that appears.
3. Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.
NOTE: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notication that it is safe
to do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe
to Remove Hardware message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the
computer by removing the USB connection.
Mac OS X
To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows
listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the
USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.
Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.
Initializing the Hard Drive
1. If the SATA Hard Drive is blank it may need to be initialized and formatted before
use. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in
Vista/ 7 / 8), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select
Disk Management from the left window panel.

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2. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an “MBR” or“GPT” disk. GPT (GUID partition) is required for hard drives larger
than 2TB but may not be compatible with some older operating systems. MBR is
supported by newer and older operating systems.
3. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check the listed hard
drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the
section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.

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Specications
Host Interface USB 3.0 Type B
Internal Connectors
1 x 15 pin SATA Power female
1 x 7 pin SATA Data male
1 x 40-pin IDE DATA Female
1 X 4-pin LP4 Power
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbit/s
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7/8 (32/64-bit), Mac OS
9/10, Linux

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment 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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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 arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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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.

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