WiebeTech SIS 1 User manual

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SilverSATA™ I
USER’S MANUAL
Revised 9/21/2006
Features
•Connects through either widely-compatible USB 2.0,
or fast eSATA.
•Hot-swappable tray allows you to switch drives without
shutting down the system.
•Streamlined design makes it the smallest enclosure
available for 3.5” SATA drives. It occupies only a
small footprint on your desk. Lay it flat or use the
included stand to set it upright.
•Durable, aluminum alloy case offers excellent heat
dissipation.
•Tray is compatible with other products in the
SilverSATA series. Use the SilverSATA I to easily
access one of the mirrored drives from a Silver SATA
II in RAID 1 mode.
•Simple, plug and play configuration with Windows
2000/XP/Server 2003 and Mac OS X.
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories with your SilverSATA I. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are
missing or damaged. The box should contain the following items:
SilverSATA I main unit 1
Removable tray (contained in the unit) 1
Aluminum Stand 1
eSATA cable 1
USB cable 1
AC adapter plus wall cord 1
Packet of keys and screws 1
CD with Manual and Warranty information 1
eSATA Cable
USB Cable
Wall cord plugs into AC adapter

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2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the SilverSATA I. This will help you to
better understand the remaining instructions.
3. Install your hard drive into the tray. Unlock the tray by using the plastic key. Slide the tray out of
the outer casing. Remove the plastic spacer. Lay the drive into the frame of the removable tray, making
sure it lays flat. Align the 4 screw positions then use the included screws (#6-32) to secure the drive into
position.
4. Insert the tray into the SilverSATA I unit. Gently push the tray along the sliding track into the hard
drive compartment and then close the tray, as shown below.

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5. If you wish to stand the unit upright, mount the included aluminum cradle. Use the illustrations
below as a guide:
6. Plug in the data cable. The SilverSATA I connects to your computer through either fast eSATA or
USB2. One end of the cable connects to the back of the unit. Insert the other end into an available port
on your computer.
To computer’s eSATA port
To computer’s USB port
7. Plug in the power adapter. The DIN connector from the AC adapter connects to the back of the
unit. Plug the wall cord into an electrical outlet, as shown above.
Your SilverSATA I is now ready to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. The LED will
glow red when power is on. If you are connected through USB, the LED will flicker purple when data is
accessed.
If your drive is already formatted, you can begin using the unit right away. New hard drives will need to
be formatted before they can be used.

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Usage with Macintosh computers
Compatibility
The SilverSATA I is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS X. No additional drivers are needed.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
When you connect the unit to the Mac for the first time and turn on the power,
you might see a message saying that the disk is unreadable. This is because
you must format the volume before using it. The easiest way to do this is to
use Mac OS X’s Disk Utility. If you plan to use the unit on both Macs and PCs,
select “MS DOS File System” as the format type. If you only plan to use the
unit on Macs, then select “Mac OS Extended”. After the volume is formatted,
an icon representing the drive volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You
can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash bin, or by
selecting the volume then pressing Command-E. Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume
can result in data loss.
Usage with Windows computers
Compatibility
The SilverSATA I is fully plug-and-play with Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003. No additional drivers
are needed.
Formatting/Mounting Volumes
Before you can use your SilverSATA I, you must first format the drive into a usable volume. Use Disk
Management, which you can find by right-clicking on My Computer then selecting Manage. Select NTFS
for the format type. If you wish to format FAT-32 for cross-platform compatibility, you will need to use a
third-party utility to do so.
After the volume is formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear in My Computer. You
can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.
Ejecting Volumes
Eject volumes before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green
arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows
will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the SilverSATA I. Shutting
down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.

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Warnings and Notices
•Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed
bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data.
•The SATA interface is much faster than USB 2.0. To achieve the best possible data transfer
speeds, your system must support SATA connection. Few computers come equipped with
external SATA connectivity, so in many cases you will need to add a SATA host adapter to your
system before connecting this way.
Technical Specifications
Product name & code:
SilverSATA I (SIS1)
Host Interfaces: eSATA and USB 2.0. If both are connected simultaneously, SATA has priority.
Data Interface Speeds: SATA 3.0GHz (up to 300MB/sec)
USB 2.0 (up to 56MB/sec)
Drive Types Supported: 3.5” SATA (Serial-ATA) hard drives up to 750GB+
Hot-Swappable Trays: Yes
Operating System
Requirements: Windows 2K, XP
Mac OS X
Indicators: LED: glows red when power is on. Flashes purple when data is accessed via USB.
Operating Temperature: 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Power Switch: 2 position: On / Off
Power Supply: External AC adapter, Output: 12V, 2-3A, Input voltage: 100-240VAC
Safety Certification: CE/FCC
External Material: Made of tough, durable aluminum
Shipping Weights: 6 pounds, sans drive
8 pounds, with drive
Dimensions: (30mm W x 196mm D x 119mm H)
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. We
offer 90 days of free phone support (1-866-744-8722). After 90 days, email support
is available at [email protected].
SilverSATA I is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: “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.”
SilverSATA I
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that your unit is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [email protected] for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We
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