Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com removable hard disk drawer with shock
absorbers. Now you can quickly add and remove IDE hard drives from your PC without
having to open your computer. Each unit consists of an outer caddy that fits into any 5.25
inch drive bay and a removable drawer that holds your hard disk. Whether for multiple
operating systems, making high speed, high capacity backups, or minimizing downtime
on mission-critical PCs, StarTech.com’s removable drive drawers provide the ultimate in
reliability and convenience.
With its unique built-in shock absorber system, the DRW115ATA protects your hard
drives and keeps your data safe by preventing damage due to impact. The sturdy all-
aluminum design gives you extra durability and heat dissipation and the dual front
caddy-mounted ball-bearing fans keep your hard-working drive cool.
You also receive a copy of Swap Manager software that allows you to “hot swap” a drive
without having to power down the computer. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you
can add or remove drives with minimal disruption to your workflow.
Features
• Shock absorbers keep hard drive protected
• Compatible with all 3.5 inch IDE/ATA hard drives up to ATA133
• Locking mechanism controls power to drive so that disk cannot be accidently
removed while operating
• Allows “hot-swapping” of drives through Swap Manager software
• LEDs keep you informed of drive power and activity status
• Front ball-bearing fans keeps hard drives running cool
• Backed by StarTech.com’s one-year warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy drawer installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install the drawer.
WARNING!
Hard drives, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by
static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching your hard drive. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable,
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
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Installing Your Swap Manager Software
NOTE:
Remember that Swap Manager only works on IBM or compatible computers
running Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, 98, or 95.
1. Insert your Swap Manager CD into your CD drive. If Windows does not
automatically launch the software installation, double-click on your CD icon and
launch the SETUP file.
2. Click Next to continue the installation.
3. Select “Yes, I accept” to agree to the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
4. Enter a suitable location for the Swap Manager software and click Next. Click Yes to
confirm the location of the installation.
5. Click Finish when the installation is complete and reboot your computer to allow the
changes to take effect.
Using Your Swap Manager Software
The following is intended to provide you with an introduction to your Swap Manager
software. For detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, consult the material
provided on the Swap Manager CD.
• Start Swap Manager by double-clicking on the Swap Manager icon. This will bring
up the Swap Manager window.
• The Swap Manager window displays a list of all the drives attached to your
computer. The window also lists information about each drive’s IDE channel and
master/slave settings.
• Remember that while the window lists all drives for your computer, you can only
swap drives attached to the secondary IDE channel.
• Also make sure that your Master/Slave drive designations will not conflict prior to
adding or removing any drives.
• If possible always keep the Swap Manager open if you are planning to swap drives. It
can be minimized, but it should not be closed.
• To remove a drive, bring up the Swap Manager window and click on the Swap Out
button above the drive information. Wait a few seconds then remove the drive
according to the instructions on page 5 or according to instructions provided by the
drive manufacturer. Click on the Swap All In button to refresh the Swap Manager
information. The driveinformation should now be removed from the Swap Manager.
• To add a drive, add your drive according to the instructions on page 5 or according
to instructions provided by your drive manufacturer. Bring up the Swap Manager
window and click on the Swap All In button to refresh the Swap Manager. It may
take a few seconds to properly register all the new information. You should now see
your new drive listed in the Swap Manager.
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