StarTech.com HSB43SATSASB User manual

Manual Revision: 09/25/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/HSB43SATSASB.
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HSB43SATSASB
4-Bay 3.5” SATA/SAS Mobile Rack for 3
5.25” Bays - Trayless
*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction manual
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)
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Table of Contents
Product diagram ....................................................................................1
Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear view...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Package contents ...................................................................................3
Requirements .........................................................................................3
About the LED indicators......................................................................3
Install the mobile rack...........................................................................4
Install a hard drive .................................................................................5
Remove a hard drive..............................................................................5
Technical support...................................................................................6
Warranty information............................................................................6

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Product diagram
Front view
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1. Door latch
2. Door
3. Power LED
4. Activity LED

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Rear view
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1. Drive #1 fan/LED connector
2. Drive #2 fan/LED connector
3. Drive #3 fan/LED connector
4. Drive #4 fan/LED connector
5. Drive #1 SATA power connector
6. Drive #1 SATA data connector
7. Drive #2 SATA power connector
8. Drive #2 SATA data connector
9. Drive #3 SATA power connector
10. Drive #3 SATA data connector
11. Drive #4 SATA power connector
12. Drive #4 SATA data connector
13. Fan

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Package contents
• 1 x mobile rack
• 4 x SATA cables
• 4 x LP4 to SATA and LED power cable adapters
• 2 x SATA to SATA and LED Y power cable adapters
• 8 x installation screws
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• 1 x computer system with up to four SATA connections and three 5.25” bays
• 4 x SATA or LP4 power connections
• Up to four 3.5”SATA/SAS hard drives
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com/HSB43SATSASB.
About the LED indicators
There are two LED indicators located on the front of the mobile rack, to the left of each
of the four Doors.
LED LED behavior Signicance
Power LED, green LED is illuminated Hard drive is
receiving power
Activity LED, red LED is blinking Computer system is
accessing the hard drive

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Install the mobile rack
Warning! Always handle storage devices with caution. Make sure that you’re properly
grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when you install any computer component.
If an anti-static strap isn’t available, touch a large, grounded metal surface for several
seconds to discharge any built-up static electricity.
1. Turn o your computer and any devices or peripherals that are connected to it.
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your computer.
4. Open your computer case. For more information about how to do this, consult the
documentation that came with your computer system.
5. Remove the covers from three linked empty 5.25” drive bays.
6. Insert the mobile rack into the drive bay slots and make sure that the installation
holes on the rack are aligned with the holes in the drive bays.
7. If necessary, use the provided screws to secure the mobile rack to the drive bays.
8. To connect the mobile rack to the computer’s power supply, do one of the
following:
• Connect the LP4 to SATA and LED power cable adapters to the SATA power
connectors on the mobile rack and to the power supply.
• Connect the SATA to SATA and LED Y power cable adapters to the SATA
power connectors on the mobile rack and to the power supply.
9. Connect the LED cables to the Drive fan/LED connectors on the mobile rack.
10. Connect the four SATA cables to a SATA host port on the motherboard and to the
SATA data connectors on the mobile rack.
11. Place the cover back onto your computer case.
12. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer.
13. Reconnect any devices or peripherals that were connected to your computer.
14. Turn on your computer.
Note: To help to reduce the chance that dust and debris will get into the mobile rack,
you should keep the Doors shut when not in use.

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Install a hard drive
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when you transport them. If
you’re not careful with your drives, you may experience lost or corrupted data.
1. Use the Door latches to open the Doors on the mobile rack.
2. Position the hard drive so that the label faces upwards and the rear panel of the
hard drive is aimed towards the inside of the computer.
3. Gently push the hard drive into the mobile rack.
4. Close the Door on the mobile rack and make sure that it clicks shut.
Warning! Do not forcibly close the Door on the mobile rack. If you encounter
resistance when you try to close the Door, the hard drive could be inserted incorrectly.
Remove the hard drive and make sure that it’s inserted correctly.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install additional hard drives.
Note: When the mobile rack is receiving power, the drives installed in the rack aren’t
impacted if you install or remove hard drives.
Remove a hard drive
Warning! If the Activity LED on the front of the mobile rack is blinking, do not remove
the hard drive. Wait until the LED stops blinking and then remove the hard drive from
the mobile rack.
1. Use the Door latches to open the Doors on the mobile rack.
2. Slowly pull the hard drives out of the mobile rack.
3. Close the Doors on the mobile rack.
Note: When the mobile rack is receiving power, the drives installed in the rack aren’t
impacted if you install or remove hard drives.

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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.
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.
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.

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