HDD external enclosure for data-storage mobility with USB 2.0 and eSATA interface USER Manual...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the AKASA INTEGRAL eSATA external hard drive enclosure. This Plug & Play enclosure enables you to use both types of .5” IDE hard drives (SATA and PATA) and gives you a choice of connection between ultra high speed eSATA and Hi-speed USB 2.0.
Minimum Intel Processor Pentium II 50MHz, 64MB RAM • Windows ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA • Active USB or SATA port – for external front panel access please use AKASA “All in One” MAC Requirements • Minimum Apple G processor, 64MB RAM •...
Harddisk Installation Harddisk Installation Open the back of the enclosure by undoing the securing screws and sliding the tray out of the aluminum housing. NOTE: Disconnect the LED cable before completely sliding the HDD tray out . Before installing the hard disk in the enclosure, please check your hard disk interface type.
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Before fully inserting the tray, connect the HDD activity LED to the -pin connector. Make sure that the connector is inserted Ê as shown on NOTE: The integral logo on the front bezel serves two Ê operational purposes: indicates power and hard drive activity (in the USB mode). Ë...
Connecting the INTEGRAL eSATA (USB mode) 1. Connect one end (type B) of the USB cable into the USB Port of your INTEGRAL eSATA. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable (type A) into any active USB port of the computer.
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USB Connection Disconnecting the INTEGRAL eSATA (USB mode) WARNING! Do not switch off the enclosure or unplug the USB or power cable when using the INTEGRAL eSATA .DOING THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA! Windows XP/2000/ME/Server 2003 [Unplug arrow icon or Eject...
6. MAC system will automatically recognize and mount on your desktop ready to use. Disconnecting the INTEGRAL eSATA (eSATA mode) WARNING! Do not switch off the enclosure or unplug the SATA or power cable when using the INTEGRAL eSATA .DOING THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA! 1. Turn off the system 2.
Disk Partition/Formatting HOW TO PARTITION THE EXTERNAL HARD DISK WARNING!! Before you partition your hard disk, please be aware that this will destroy all your existing data on the drive, so make sure you have a backup! This step is usually only required the first time you install a factory new hard drive or if you want to change the existing format.
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