Thermaltake Vi-ON ST0009U User manual

3.5” External HDD Enclosure
Transform any3.5”internalharddriveintoa high-speed and mobile storage device.Transform any3.5”internalharddrive into a high-speed and mobile storage device.
User’s ManualUser’s Manual
P/N: ST0009U & ST0011U

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.AC Power Adapter
e.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 Hard Drive capacity up to 1TB (1,000GB)
- Plug & Play
1.4TechnicalSpecification
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SATAto Hi-Speed USB2.0 &SATAto Hi-Speed USB2.0 &
P/N ST0008U / ST0010U
HDD Supported
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
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
P/N ST0009U / ST0011U
3.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Up to 1 TB (1,000 GB)
”
Upto480MbpswithUSB2.0
Noise
SATA to Hi-Speed USB

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 the main unit towards
thefront torelease lock.
2.Placethe unit on its side
with VI-ON logo facingup.
Remove four screws
underneath the unit.
3.Removethe metal securing
plate.
4.Push side panel towards
bottom oftheunit to release..
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2. Instruction

5.Placehard driveintothe body.
There are notoolsrequired as
hard drive willsiton top ofthe
hard drive suspensionsystem.
6.Push hard drive towards the
SATAPCB board to connect.
*Note:Make sure the hard
drive isconnected securely
tothe SATAconnector. Top
panel may notclose correctly
ifharddriveis not connected
securely.
7.Placesidepaneloverthe
bodyand push upward to
secure.
8.Placemetalsecurityplateback onto the bottom of themainunit.
Andsecure 4screws.
9.Placeassembled main unit
onto thebaseunitand push
towardsthe back to secure.
Optional:
Packagealso includes 4 additionalrubber feet toensure proper
airexhaust should the unitis to beusedwithout thebaseunit.
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VI-ONseries externalenclosure fullysupports Windows
XP,Vistaand MacOS 9.04+. There areno additional
drivers involved. Once USB connection is
established with computer,Windows or Mac operating
system will automaticallyinstall the requireddrivers.
IMPORTANT:
Ifharddriveused is a brand new andhasnotbeen
formatted or partitioned,please followManufacturer's
instructionsonhowtoformat and partitiontheharddrive.
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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