These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, micro
fi
lming,
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Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
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© Copyright 2012 by Conrad Electronic SE.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the USB connection. If a hard drive is installed
in the enclosure, wait at least 30 seconds until the magnetic disks in the hard drive have come
to a complete stop.
Use a clean, dry soft cloth to clean the product. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents as these
can cause discolouration.
Do not press too strongly on the surface when cleaning, to prevent scratch marks.
Dust can easily be removed using a clean, long-haired brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Tips & Notes
a) USB 3.0
• USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible. This means that they will also function on con-
ventional USB 2.0 or slower USB 1.1 ports, though only at the maximum USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
speed.
However, because the hard drive/SSD and the hard drive enclosure require a current of more
than 500 mA, operation on a USB2.0/1.1 port is normally not possible (a USB 3.0 port can
supply a current of 900 mA, which is suf
fi
cient for operation).
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So-called Y cables, which use two USB ports simultaneously to supply the power
(500 mA + 500 mA), are available as accessories. In this way, the enclosure can also
be used with USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
If you use such a Y cable, it is imperative you make sure that you
fi
rst
connect the
cable to both USB ports on the computer or USB hub (with power supply) and then,
last of all,
connect the cable to the hard drive enclosure.
• In the ideal case, USB 3.0 can support speeds in excess of 100MByte/s, depending on the
hard drive/SSD in your computer, the hard drive installed in the enclosure as well as the USB
3.0 controller on the motherboard (or a USB 3.0 plug-in card)!
• For USB 3.0, the cable should be selected to be as short as possible to avoid a reduction in
the transfer speed.
Furthermore, the use of USB 3.0 extension cables means the voltage/current supply is no
longer suf
fi
cient for the hard drive enclosure.
• To connect the hard drive enclosure to a USB 3.0 port on your computer, you must use a USB
3.0 cable (e.g. the one enclosed).
• If you want to connect the hard drive enclosure via a USB hub, the latter must also support
the USB 3.0 transfer mode in order to achieve the maximum speed. Only use USB 3.0 hubs
with their own power supply (e.g. via a wall plug transformer).
b) General
• The LED on the rear lights up when there is power supplied and it
fl
ashes during read/write
access.
• USB devices can be connected and disconnected during operation.
You should, however, take into account that data may be corrupted or the operating system
may crash if the connection cable is disconnected while data is being transferred.
In Windows, an arrow symbol is displayed in the menu bar when the hard drive/SSD (or other
USB devices) is in use. Click this arrow symbol to “separate” the device, i.e. to terminate data
transmission, so you can disconnect the connection cable without risking the loss of data.
• If you have inserted a USB 3.0 plug-in card in your computer (e.g. if your motherboard does
not equipped with a USB3.0 port), you must check whether the plug-in card has its own
power connection.
If available, it must be connected to the PC power supply unit; otherwise, the USB 3.0 port will
not function correctly, or too little current will be supplied to enable the hard drive enclosure,
with an installed hard drive/SSD drive, to function.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic products do not belong in the household waste!
Please dispose of the product, when it is no longer of use, according to the current
statutory requirements.
Technical Data
Connection .................................................. USB 3.0
Suitable hard drive/SSD for installation ....... SATA, 6.35 cm/2.5”, installation height 7 or 9.5 mm
Dimensions (L x W x H) ............................... 120 x 77 x 15.5 mm (without rubber feet)
Weight ......................................................... 90 g (without cable/hard drive)
