Thermaltake Vi-ON ST0008U User manual

3.5” External HDD Enclosure
Transform any3.5”internalharddriveintoa high-speed and mobile storage device.
User’s ManualUser’s Manual
P/N: ST0008U & ST0010U

User’s Manual
Table of Content
1.1 Overview-------------------------------------- P1
2.1 SATA Hard Drive Installation -------------- P4
2.2 Connecting VI-ON --------------------------- P7
2.3 Troubleshooting ---------------------------- P7
Part I – Introduction
Part II – Installation
1.2 Component Check--------------------------- P1
1.3 Features--------------------------------------- P2
1.4 Technical Specification -------------------- P2
1.5 System Requirement ------------------------ P3

1.Introduction
Introduction Introduction
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1.1Overview
VI-ON external hard drive enclosure is the world’s first external enclosure with
embedded hard drivesuspension system and Active SMART Cooling System that
utilizes an auto temperature sending fan thatreacts to hard drive temperature
changes in real-time for utmost quiet and efficient heat dissipation.
While most users do not realize,hard drives are capable of producing a fair amount
of vibration whenhard drive internal disks,up to 4 disks depending on drive’s model
or size,are at their maximum rotational speed. That is exactly whyThermaltake
engineers designed-in the world’s first hard disk drivesuspension system to minimize
those vibration noises.
VI-ON’s outer design played an equally important part of the development process.
With huge amount of digital data that are available today in our every day life,stor
aging them has been made very simple thanks to continuing price drop in larger
capacity hard drives. However,storaging hard drive itself has not really improved
much until now. VI-ON’s unique tilted structural design along with eccentric metal
mesh makes it visually pleasing to be placed almost anywhere. Removable base
unit can be detached for effortless transportation. After all,it is an external mobile
enclosure.
1.2Component Check
Before you start,make sure the following parts are included within the
package. Should there be missing part(s),please return the product to where
the product was purchased.
a.VI-ON Main & Base Unit
b.Rubber Feet for Main Unit x 4
c.USB Cable
d.eSATA Cable
e.AC Power Adapter
f. Cleaning Clothe
1.3Features
- Active SMART Cooling System incorporates an auto temperature sensing fan that
reacts to hard drive temperature change in real-time for utmost efficient thermal
management.
- Hard Drive Suspension system minimizes hard drive vibration to
eliminate operating noise.
- All around metal mesh opening provide unobstructed airflow intake ensuring
proper cooling.
- Stable detachable base unit allows for easy transportation and mobility when
needed.
- Elegant glossy white / black finish.
- Supports SATA to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
- Supports SATA to eSATA interface.
- Supports Hard Drive capacity up to 1TB (1,000GB)
- Plug & Play
1.4TechnicalSpecification
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P/N ST0008U / ST0010U
HDD Supporte d
Capacity Supported
Interface
Dimension
LxWxH 255mm x 70mm x 205mm / 10.04”x 2.76 x 8.07”
Compatible System Windows XP, Vista & Mac OS 9.04+
Material Steel & Plastic
SATA compatibility SATA / SATA II
Transfer rate
Fan
P/N ST0008U / ST0010U
3.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Up to 1 TB (1,000 GB)
”
Upto 480Mbps with USB2.0 / Up to 3Gbps with eSATA
SATA to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 & eSATA
Dimension: 40mm x 40mm x 10mm
Rated Current: 0.06Amp(Max)
Power Consumption:
27 dBA @ Max
0.76W
Rated Speed: 1000 RPM ~ 4800 RPM
Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Noise

VI-ON 3.5”External Enclosure eSATA interface supports hot-plug capability.
However,it is important to make sure that the host computer supports hot-plug on
the eSATA port as well.
Operating Systems supported by VI-ON 3.5”includes Windows XP / Windows Vista /
Mac OS 9.04+.
1.5System Requirement
2.1 SATA Hard Drive Installation
1.Push themain unittowards
the fronttorelease lock.
2.Place theunit onitsside
withVI-ON logo facingup.
Remove four screws
underneath theunit.
3.Removethe metal securing
plate.
4.Push side paneltowards
bottomofthe unit torelease..
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2. Instruction

5.Place hard drive intothe body.
Thereare notools requiredas
harddrive will sit ontopofthe
harddrive suspension system.
6.Push hard drivetowards the
SATA PCBboardtoconnect.
*Note:Make sure thehard
driveisconnected securely
tothe SATAconnector. Top
panelmaynot close correctly
ifhard drive isnotconnected
securely.
7.Place sidepanelover the
body and push upward to
secure.
8.Place metal security plate backonto the bottomofthemain unit.
And secure 4 screws.
9.Place assembled main unit
onto thebase unit and push
towards theback tosecure.
Optional:
Package also includes4additionalrubber feettoensureproper
air exhaustshould theunit istobeused without thebase unit.
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VI-ON seriesexternal enclosure fully supportsWindows
XP,VistaandMac OS9.04+. There are no additional
driversinvolved. Once USBor eSATA connection is
established withcomputer,Windows orMac operating
system will automatically install the required drivers.
IMPORTANT:
Ifhard driveused isabrandnew and has notbeen
formattedorpartitioned,pleasefollowManufacturer's
instructions onhow toformat and partition the hard drive.
2.2 Connecting VI-ON
Troubleshooting:
Q:After connecting the enclosure to the computer,it shows driver has been
installed but I am still unable to find the drive on my operating system.
A:If the hard drive is brand new,you will need to first format and partition the hard
drive before it can be recognized by the computer. Please refer to your hard
drive Manufacturer's instructions on how to format and partition the hard drive.
Q:I can not heat the sound of fan when the enclosure is connected to computer,
is that normal?
A:That is perfectly normal. With the Active SMART Cooling System embedded,
VI-ON series enclosure is able to dynamically change fan speed according to
a real-time temperature sensor. Depending on the surrounding temperature
and hard drive activity,fan speed might change accordingly to properly
dissipate heat.
Q:Are the 4 included rubber feet required for proper usage?
A:If you are planning to use the VI-ON external enclosure on the included base
unit, those rubber feet are not required. If VI-ON will be placed vertically without
the use of base unit, then the 4 rubber will be required as they elevate the main
unit off the ground for proper heat exhaust.
Note:
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