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USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure
Model 201079
User Manual
(Available in a PDF file)
support@cablematters.com

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  • Page 1 USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure Model 201079 User Manual (Available in a PDF file) support@cablematters.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................ 1 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Copyright and Trademarks 1.3 FCC Compliance Statement 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.1 Package Contents 2.2 Product Description ................. 2.3 Product Features 2.4 Installation Checklist 3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Contact support@cablematters.com for questions or product support. 1.2 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Cable Matters is a registered trademark or trademark of Cable Matters Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Product Description

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 2.2 Product Description The Cable Matters® USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure provides a convenient way to connect a 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD drive to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3.
  • Page 5: Drive Installation And Storage Configuration

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 3. DRIVE INSTALLATION & STORAGE CONFIGURATION 3.1 SATA SSD or HDD Drive Installation Important Note! Handle the drive carefully to avoid damage. Always use an anti-static wrist strap or other grounding method. Place the enclosure tray on a clean, solid surface. 1) Check that the Enclosure is turned OFF and not connected to the computer.
  • Page 6: Securing The Enclosure

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 3.3 Securing the Enclosure 1) Eject the Enclosure from the computer and turn it off before disconnecting the USB cable 2) Slide the Enclosure tray into the housing and secure with the included screws. 3) Stick on the included foot pads after formatting and testing the drive.
  • Page 7: Drive Formatting For Windows & Mac

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 4. DRIVE FORMATTING FOR WINDOWS & MAC 4.1 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in Windows 10 1) Turn on the power and connect the USB-C cable. Check that the blue LEDs are lit. 2) Search for Create and format hard disk partitions 3) Open the Disk Management utility 4) Click OK in the Initialize Disk menu to initialize the SSD (Right-click to open the menu, if needed)
  • Page 8 USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 4.1 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in Windows 10 (continued) Use the Simple Volume Wizard to perform the following functions: * Partition a drive * Format a drive * Change the drive letter * Shrink a partition * Delete a partition * Change a drive file system type...
  • Page 9: Initializing & Formatting The Ssd Drive In Macos

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 4.2 Initializing & Formatting the SSD Drive in macOS 1) Turn on the power and connect the USB-C cable 2) Check that the white power LED is lit 3) Select Initialize, when prompted (or open Finder > Utilities > Disk Utility 4) Click Erase and provide a Name, File Format, and partition Scheme (Select exFAT file format to share with a Windows computer 5) Click the Eject button on the menu before removing the drives...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Steps

    USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 5. Troubleshooting Notes Connect directly to a USB port (not through a hub or dock) as a test. · Hot-swapping the SSD is not supported and may corrupt the data. · Check with the SSD manufacturer for management and diagnostic software. ·...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Email us with any questions at support@cablematters.com. 7.2 Warranty Information This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. Cable Matters does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, or normal wear.
  • Page 12 USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure View other SATA SSD products at www.cablematters.com USB-C™ 3.1 Gen 2 Dual-Bay External M.2 SATA SSD Enclosure Model 201078 USB-C™ 3.1 Gen 2 External Dual-Bay SATA SSD Enclosure Model 201080 USB-C™ 3.1 to 2.5” SATA HDD Adapter Model 202042 USB-C™...

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