StarTech.com SAT3520U2R Instruction Manual

StarTech.com SAT3520U2R Instruction Manual

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SAT3520U2R
Instruction Manual
SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
3.5" Black USB2.0 to Dual SATA
Hard Drive Enclosure with RAID

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  • Page 1 SAT3520U2R Instruction Manual SATA Hard Drive Enclosure 3.5” Black USB2.0 to Dual SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with RAID...
  • Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 Front View ..................2 Rear View ..................2 Installation ............... 3 Hardware Installation ..............3 Driver Installation .................7 How to Use ..............7 Operating Modes .................7 Using the RIB Clean Utility ............8 Specifications ..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    2.0. Delivering easy to use, yet versatile external RAID storage, the enclosure can select JBOD, Striping (RAID 0), Spanning (non RAID), and Mirror (RAID 1) modes. Packaging Contents • 1 x SAT3520U2R drive enclosure • 1 x USB cable • 1 x Screw kit with screw driver •...
  • Page 5: Front View

    Front View • Power • Rebuild • HDD1 Access • HDD2 Access • HDD1 Error • HDD2 Error Air Vent Rear View Power connector Power switch connector...
  • Page 6: Installation

    With the cover removed, the DIP switches used for mode selection are exposed. Please note that the DIP switch numbers are denoted on the switch casing. To configure SAT3520U2R for RAID, use the following DIP switch selections. Once completed, please leave the enclosure open, for hard drive installation:...
  • Page 7 Mode with a drive that already contains data, that drive must always be installed first. NOTE: If you are configuring SAT3520U2R for RAID applications (Mirroring Mode, Striping Mode or Spanning Mode), the installed hard drives must be identical in brand, size and model number.
  • Page 8 Unfasten the two screws on either side of the internal drive holder case, and pull backward to release and remove the drive tray from the enclosure. Non-RAID (Single Mode) or RAID 0 Configurations: Insert both hard drives into the drive tray, and secure them with screws (provided).
  • Page 9 Once secure, power on the enclosure. SAT3520U2R will recognize the drive as the master drive, and prepare it for mirroring. Once complete, the error light indicator of the second drive will illuminate (denoted as HDD2 Error).
  • Page 10: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this drive enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed. How to Use Operating Modes Single Mode (Non-RAID) In Single Mode, the installed drives will appear individually as two independent drives.
  • Page 11: Using The Rib Clean Utility

    NOTE: If RAID 1 mode is in effect, and you wish to change to single or RAID 0 modes, please use the RIB Clean utility to clean the drives partition table, located on the StarTech.com website, in the Downloads section. For more information, please see the section titled Using the RIB Clean Utility.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Bus Interface USB 2.0 USB type B Connectors DIN power connector Power, Rebuild, HHD1 Access, LEDs HDD2 Access, HDD1 Error, HDD2 Error Chipset Oxford OXU931DS Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480Mb/s 3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0 Gbps up to Hard Drive Support 2TB in capacity Power Adapter 5V/12V, 2A/2A...
  • Page 13: Technical Support

    Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or...
  • Page 14 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server...

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