Basic Hardware Installation
Connecting the storage device:
Connect the eSATA hard drive or storage device to the Device
eSATA port on the External CipherChain using an eSATA cable. Remember to connect power to the
eSATA storage device.
Connecting to the host/system:
Connect to the Host eSATA port on the External CipherChain to one
end of the eSATA cable and the other end to the onboard eSATA port of the motherboard or an add-in
eSATA controller card. You can connect the External Cipherchain to a USB 3.0/2.0 port using the
optional Addonics USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter.
Connecting the power:
Using the provided 5V power adapter connect it to the power jack of the
External CipherChain and to power outlet to provide power.
T E C H N O L O G I E S
User Guide
External CipherChain
(CCEXA256)
Device
HDD
PWR
RESET
CipherChai
n
Device
HDD
PWR
RESET
Front View
Back View
Host
+5V
Host eSATA port
(Connect to eSATA host)
Device eSATA port
(Connect to eSATA device)
+5V power jack
Cipher keyhole
Power LED
HDD LED
Reset
switch
Technical Support
If you need any assistance to get your unit functioning properly, please have your
product information ready and contact Addonics Technical Support at:
Hours: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm PST
Phone: 408-453-6212
Email: http://www.addonics.com/support/query/
v3.1.11