StarTech.com USB3S2ESATA manual

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    S A T A Hard Drive Adapter USB 3.0 to eSA T A Adapter USB3S2ESA T A Instruction Manual Manual Revision:01/10/2011 For the most up-to-date inf or mation, please visit www .star tech.com[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate r adio frequency energ[...]

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    i T able of Content s Int roduc tio n ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... . 1 P ackaging Contents............................................................. 1 System Requirements ......................................................... 1 Ins tal lat ion .... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ...[...]

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    1 Introduction The USB3S2ESA T A USB 3.0 to eSA T A Adapter Cab le allows for connecting an external SA T A (eSA T A) de vice or enclosure to a host computer through USB 3.0 in a single conv enient package. Integrated USB 3.0 and eSA T A cables and no e xternal power source or driver installation required, means a simple and hassle-free installatio[...]

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    2 Installation W ARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially when being transported. If y ou are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle y our hard dr ive and storage device with caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer com[...]

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    3 Specications Host Interface USB 3.0 revision 1.0 Chipset ID LucidP or t USB300 Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type A male 1 x 7-pin eSA T A female LEDs 1 x Link/Activity Compliant Standards SA T A revision 2.0 Maximum Data T ransfer Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbps eSA T A: 3 Gbps P or t Multiplier Support No Operating T emperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F) S[...]

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    4 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’s lifetime technical suppor t is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industr y-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is bac[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including go vernment, education and industr ial facilities to name just a few . We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management solut[...]