Usb 3.1 type-c gen 2 dual-bay external sata ssd enclosure (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for cable matters 201079
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USB-C 10Gbps Gen 2 External SATA SSD Enclosure Model 201079 User Manual Download the user manual at: www.cablematters.com/dl/201079 support@cablematters.com...
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.
USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 2.2 Product Description The Cable Matters® USB 3.1 Type-C™ 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.
USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 3. SATA DRIVE INSTALLATION 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) Press down on the PULL tab on the bottom of the case to slide off the cover.
USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 3.2 Connecting the Enclosure to the Computer 1) Connect the provided USB cable to your computer and the USB-C 3.1 port on the Enclosure. 2) Wait until the Enclosure is recognized by the computer and check to see if the STATUS LED is lit. 3) Initialize and format the SSD drive for your operating system (see pages 5-7).
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)
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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...
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...
USB 3.1 Type-C™ External SATA SSD Enclosure 5. Troubleshooting Notes Check that the STATUS LED is lit • 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. •...
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.
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