StarTech.com UNI3510U2 User manual

Manual Revision: 02/03/2012
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UNI3510U2
UNI3510U2EB
UNI3510U2EB
UNI3510UEBGB
3.5in Black USB 2.0 IDE SATA External 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
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Guide .....................................................................................2
Installation and Usage...........................................................................3
Connecting the Drive Enclosure to a Computer............................................................................ 5
Disconnecting the Enclosure from the Computer ............................6
Windows XP/2000/2003 Server/Vista™/7......................................................................................... 6
Mac OS .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................8
Specications..........................................................................................9
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information............................................................................10

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 3.5” USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Hard Drive
Enclosure. Now, you can turn almost any 3.5” hard drive into a portable storage device!
This hybrid, 3.5” USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Hard Drive Enclosure provides broad compatibility
with IDE (66/100/133) or SATA I/II (SATA 150/SATA 300) hard drives, making it the wise
choice for a variety of uses including data backups, digital image storage, multimedia
storage, or simply putting an “outdated” drive to good use.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x AC Power Adapter
• 1 x IDE Cable (Internal)
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x LP4 Power Adapter Cable (Internal)
• 1 x Mounting Screw Kit
• 1 x SATA Data Cable (Internal)
• 1 x SATA Power Adapter Cable (Internal)
• 1 x SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 External HDD Enclosure
• 1 x USB 2.0 Cable
System Requirements
• A USB enabled computer with an available USB port (USB 2.0 for peak performance)
• Operating System: Windows® 2000, Server 2003, XP and Vista™,7, Linux, Mac OS 9.0
and higher

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Hardware Guide
2 3
4
5
1
1 Disk Mounting Tray
2 SATA Power Cable
3 SATA Data Cable
4 IDE Data Cable
5 IDE Power Cable

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Installation and Usage
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.
Hard Drive Installation
1. Remove the screws holding the Base Stand to the enclosure, and separate it from
the Enclosure, then slide the Disk Mounting Tray out of the Enclosure:
2. Gently place the hard drive, label side up, into the enclosure. Connect the IDE
or SATA Power and Data cables to the hard drive and to the controller board as
appropriate. Please note that the IDE Data cable comes pre-installed, so if installing
a SATA drive, this cable will likely need to be removed.

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3. Fasten the hard drive to the Disk Mounting Tray, using the provided screws.
4. Slide the Disk Mounting Tray (with drive attached) back into the Enclosure, so that
the Enclosure is sealed.

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5. Re-fasten the Base Stand to the base of the Enclosure and replace the screw
removed in Step #1. Drive installation is now complete.
Connecting the Drive Enclosure to a Computer
1
2
3
1 Power Switch
2 Power Port
3 USB Type ‘B’ Port

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1. Connect the AC Adapter cord to the DC Power Port on the rear panel of the drive
enclosure. Connect the remaining end of the adapter to an available electrical outlet.
2. Insert the Type ‘B’ connector provided by the USB cable into the USB Type ‘B’ port on.
3. The rear panel of the enclosure. Connect the remaining end to an available USB port
on the host computer.
4. Press the Power Switch to the ON position.
Disconnecting the Enclosure
from the Computer
Windows XP/2000/2003 Server/Vista™/7
1. Double-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon, located in the System Tray
(typically located on the bottom right corner of the desktop).
2. Select USB Mass Storage Device from the list, and click on Stop.
3. Select the drive to be disconnected, and click OK.
4. Click on Close and turn the Power Switch on the enclosure to the OFF position.
5.
It is now safe to disconnect the Enclosure from the computer, by removing the USB cable.
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.
WARNING: To prevent data loss, please ensure that all active applications are closed,
prior to shutting down power to the drive.

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Mac OS
1. Locate the Removable Disk icon associated with the drive you wish to disconnect,
and drag it to the Trash icon on your desktop.
2. When the disk icon disappears from the desktop, move the Power Switch to the
OFF position. You can now safely disconnect the USB or FireWire cable from your
computer and the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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Troubleshooting
Slow Data Transfer Rates between the External Drive and Host Computer:
Your computer may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds, if the correct drivers have not
been installed for the USB Bus Controller. Please ensure that the latest drivers for your
motherboard, or USB add-on card have been installed. If the host computer is unable
to support USB 2.0, you may consider adding a PCI or PCI Express based add-on card to
your computer. For more information regarding add-on cards, please see the section
entitled Accessory Products from StarTech.com.
Windows won’t allow me to safely remove my drive?
Often times, this is because the operating system is still reporting the drive as busy or
in use. Be sure to close all applications before removing the drive connection from the
host computer.
Delayed write failure on Windows XP
One of the most common causes of delayed write failures is that some of the required
communication between the enclosure and the host is being blocked by a rewall.
Windows XP SP2 has a built-in rewall, that helps to secure the computer against
outside intrusion. The rewall is enabled by default when Service Pack 2 is installed,
which may block transfers to and from the drive enclosure. If this is the case,
temporarily disable the rewall, and attempt a le transfer between the computer and
the external drive. If the transfer is successful, congure the Windows Firewall to allow
the USB connection. Be sure to enable the rewall, once troubleshooting is complete.

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Specications
Maximum Supported Data Transfer
Rate
480Mbps (USB 2.0 and SATA II)
Connectors
1x SATA Data 7 Pin Female
1x SATA Power 15 Pin Female
1x 40 Pin IDE ATA Female
1x LP4 Female
1x USB B Female
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista™, Windows 2000,
WindowsXP/Windows 7
Mac OS 9.0 or higher
Linux
Safety Standards CE, FCC
Product Dimensions
(L x W x H)
222 x 38 x 140mm
7.8 x 1.34 x 4.94”
Product Weight 749g (26.4oz)

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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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