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DataPort 3 Installation Guide
Affordable removable hard drive enclosure.
Preparation for Installation
Note:
To prevent data loss, read this manual before
installing or operating the DataPort 3. Before touching
any electrical equipment, ground yourself by touching
the metal part of your computer chassis. This discharges
static electricity and prevents any damage to your com-
puter. CRU is not responsible for static discharge damage.
Tools Required
Phillips screwdriver
Other Items that May Be Needed
Computer Users Manual.
HDD manual (to set slave/master jumper for IDE only.)
Serial ATA cable or IDE data cable.
Frame Installation
1. Identify the 5.25” half-height bay in which you plan
to mount the DataPort 3 frame assembly. Remove
any filler plates that may be present.
2. If the drive bay requires mounting rails, install
one on each side of the frame. The mounting rails
should be provided with your computer system.
3. Slide the frame into the 5.25” bay of the PC case.
If needed, use the screws provided to secure the
frame assembly to the PC case with the frame’s side
mounting holes.
4. Locate the data cable and connect it to the appropri-
ate IDE or Serial ATA connector on the frame.
5. Locate an available 4-pin DC power cable from the
computer power supply and plug it into the power
receptacle on the frame.
The frame installation is now complete.
Mounting a Hard Drive in the Carrier
1. Remove the carrier top cover. The cover of the
DataPort 3 slides into place on the carrier without
any screws.
2. For IDE units:
a) Set Master/Slave jumper on drive before
placing drive in carrier.
b) Connect the DC power cable to the drive.
c) Connect the data cable in the carrier to the
drive.
2a. For Serial ATA units place the drive in the
carrier and connect the male connector on
the hard drive to the female connector on
the carrier.
3. Secure the drive in the carrier, using the four
screws provided to mount the drive. Position the
cables inside the carrier assembly so that they are
completely enclosed within the carrier.
4. Ensure that the lock of the DataPort 3 is in the
“open” (vertical) position. Slide the carrier into the
frame. Using thumb pressure, fully seat the carrier
in the frame, then lock the unit with the keylock.
