StarTech.com HSB220SAT25B User manual

3.5” Bay 2.5” Dual SATA Hard Drive Hot-Swap Bay
HSB220SAT25B
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Package contents ........................................................................1
Installation and Usage .................................................................. 2
Hardware Installation...................................................................2
Drive Installation..........................................................................3
Drive Removal .............................................................................5
Specifications ................................................................................ 6
Technical Support ......................................................................... 7
Warranty Information .................................................................... 7

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 3.5” Dual SATA Hard Drive Hot-
Swap Bay - the ideal solution for simplifying drive removals and insertions
as part of the system building process. Also a perfect addition for operat-
ing system image deployment and any task that requires being able to
quickly access large volumes of data on the fly, the HSB220SAT25B Dual
SATA Hard Drive Hot-Swap Bay provides everything you need to expedite
important projects.
Features
Driverless operation, tool-less hard drive installation•
Supports Hot Swapping•
Supports data transfer rates of up to 3.0 Gbps (SATA II), 1.5Gbps•
(SATA I / 150)
Swinging, latchable door simplifies drive insertion and removal•
Package contents
This package should contain:
1 x Dual SATA Hard Drive Hot-Swap Bay•
1 x Instruction Manual•
2 x LP4-to-4-pin LED/15-pin SATA Power Y-cable•
2 x SATA Data Cables•
1 x Screw Kit•

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Installation and Usage
Hardware Installation
To prepare HSB220SAT25B for installation within the computer:
Connect the 15-pin SATA Power Connector and 4-pin LED connector1.
(provided by an included LP4-to-4-pin LED/15-pin SATA Power Y-cable)
to the appropriate ports on the rear panel of HSB220SAT25B, as
shown above.
Repeat this connection with the second (included) Y-cable, connecting
to the remaining ports on the rear panel of HSB220SAT25B.
Connect one end of a SATA Data Cable (provided) to each of the SATA2.
Data ports on the HSB220SAT25B rear panel.
(4-pin) LED
Connector
(7-pin) SATA Data
Connector
(15-pin) SATA
Power Connector

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Ensuring the computer is powered down, remove the slot cover from a3.
3.5” floppy drive bay on the host computer.
Gently, slide HSB220SAT25B into the now vacant 3.5” floppy drive bay,4.
threading the connected cables through the opening, until the front
panel of HSB220SAT25B is flush with the computer case front panel.
Make sure the screw slots located on the side panels of5.
HSB220SAT25B are aligned with the screw holes provided by the
computer drive bay, then secure HSB220SAT25B to the computer drive
bay using the provided screws.
Connect both of the LP4 connectors provided by the Y-cables (see6.
steps #1, #4) to LP4 connectors provided by the computer power
supply.
Connect the remaining ends of the SATA Data cables to the7.
appropriate ports on the computer motherboard. You may want to
make note of which SATA ports are used on the motherboard, in
relation to their location on the rear panel of HSB220SAT25B.
Drive Installation
Once HSB220SAT25B has been secured within the computer casing, and
connected appropriately:
Open the front panel doors by gently sliding the locking button from left1.
to right, then gently pull the door outward (exposing the drive bay):

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Position a 2.5” SATA hard drive so that the SATA interface is directed2.
into one of the drive bays, label side up. Gently press the drive inward
until the front panel door begins to close, then lock the drive in place by
closing the door until it clicks shut.
Repeat this procedure to install a second 2.5” SATA drive, into the
remaining bay:
Please note: It is essential that the drive be positioned
properly within the drive bay. Attempting to install a drive
with its interface improperly aligned with the drive bay in-
terface could cause serious damage to both the drive and
the drive bay.

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Drive Removal
To remove a drive from HSB220SAT25B:
Open the front panel door by gently sliding the locking button from left1.
to right.
Gently pull the door open to eject the drive partially, then pull the drive2.
out from the enclosure:
Once the drive is fully removed from the drive bay, swing the door3.
closed until it locks in place to prevent damage to the door/hinge.
Similarly, the closed door will help prevent dust particles from entering
the computer.
Please note: It is strongly recommended that the com-
puter be powered down when removing drives from HSB-
220SAT25B, as removing drives while in use can damage
the drive and any data contained within.

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Specications
Bus Type SATA II
Supported Data
Transfer Rate
(Maximum)
3.0 Gbps (using SATA II drive)
Supported Drive
Form Factor 2.5” SATA/SATA II
Connector Types
2 x 15-pin SATA Power Female (external)
2 x 15-pin SATA Power Female (internal)
2 x SATA 7-pin Data Female (external)
2 x SATA 7-pin Data Female (external)
2 x 4-pin LED
Weight 270 g (9.53 oz )
Dimensions
(W x H x L) 101 mm (3.98” ) x 25 mm (0.98”) x 123 mm (4.84” )

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Technical Support
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ment 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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.
com warrants its products against defects in materials and workman-
ship 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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