S3540BU33E - Hard Drive Enclosure StarTech.com - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	USB 3.0/eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure
Model	S3540BU33E
Brand	StarTech.com
Number of Bays	4
Supported Drive Form Factor	3.5" SATA
Interface	USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) / eSATA (with Port Multiplier support)
UASP Support	Yes
Power Supply	Universal AC adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
Included Cables	USB 3.0 cable, eSATA cable
LED Indicators	Power and drive activity per bay
Cooling	Rear drive fan
Dimensions (approx.)	6.8 x 5.9 x 7.5 inches
Weight (approx.)	3.5 lbs
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8/8.1, Mac OS 9.x/10, Linux, Chrome OS
Warranty	2 years
Cleaning	Wipe with dry cloth; do not use liquids
Safety	Keep away from water; ensure proper ventilation; do not disassemble
Repair / Reparability	Only drive replacement by user; no internal serviceable parts

Frequently Asked Questions - S3540BU33E StarTech.com

How to install hard drives in the S3540BU33E?

Remove the screw on the bottom, slide the front panel upward, lift it off, then gently slide each 3.5" SATA drive into a bay. Replace the panel and screw.

What interfaces does the enclosure support?

It supports USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) and eSATA (with Port Multiplier support for all 4 drives).

Does it support UASP?

Yes, it supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for improved performance.

How to safely disconnect the enclosure from Windows?

Click the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the taskbar, select the device, and wait for the 'Safe to Remove' message before disconnecting the USB cable.

How to initialize a new hard drive in Windows?

Open Disk Management (right-click 'Computer' > Manage > Disk Management). If prompted, initialize the disk as MBR (for drives under 2TB) or GPT (for larger drives). Then create a new partition.

What do the LED indicators mean?

The LED flashes when the drive is being accessed. Do not disconnect the enclosure while the LED is flashing to avoid data loss.

Can I use the enclosure via eSATA with all 4 drives?

Yes, but your computer's eSATA port must support Port Multiplier to see all 4 drives.

What operating systems are compatible?

Windows (2000 to 8.1), Mac OS 9.x/10, Linux, and Google Chrome OS.

How to safely disconnect from Mac OS X?

Close all windows showing drive contents, drag the USB storage icon on the desktop to the Trash, wait 5 seconds, then disconnect.

What is the warranty period?

The product is backed by a 2-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

USER MANUAL S3540BU33E StarTech.com

USB 3.0/eSATA 4-Bay 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with UASP

S3540BU33E

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*actual product may vary from photos

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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 part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Product Diagram....1

Front View .... 1

Rear View....2

Introduction......3

Packaging Contents 3

System Requirements....3

Hardware Installation....4

How to Use ....7

Connecting the Hard Drive....7

LED Indicator 7

Disconnecting the Hard Drive....7

Mac OS X 8

Initializing the Hard Drive 8

Technical Support 10

Warranty Information....10

Product Diagram

Front View

1. Front Panel
2. Power & Drive Activity LEDs
3. Power Button

Rear View

1. eSATA port
2. USB 3.0 port
3. Power adapter port
4. Drive Fan

Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB 3.0/eSATA 4-Bay 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure
• 1 x eSATA cable
• 1 x USB 3.0 cable
  • 1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
  • 1 x instruction manual

System Requirements

• 1x Computer system with available USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) port/USB 2.0 port (480Mbps) or eSATA port
  Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
  Apple® Mac® OS 9.x/10
  Linux®
  Google Chrome OS™

- 4x 3.5" SATA Hard Drive

Hardware Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.

1. Using a Phillips head screw driver (not included) remove the screw from the bottom of the enclosure.

Close-up of a black plastic electronic device casing with ventilation grilles and a blue circular button on the side (no text or symbols visible)

1. Slide the "front panel" upward toward the top of the enclosure.

Digital tablet device with control buttons and a blue vertical arrow indicator (no readable text or symbols on screen)

1. Lift the panel off to reveal the drive bays.

Top-down view of a black electronic device with visible circuitry and indicator lights (no text or symbols)

1. Gently slide each of your 3.5" hard drives into a bay.

1. Place the front panl back on by placing it over the drive bay, and sliding it into place.

Front view of a dark electronic device with a control knob and indicator lights (no readable text or symbols)

1. Replace the screw using the Phillips head screw driver.

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1. If using eSATA, connect the included eSATA cable from an available eSATA port on your computer system to the eSATA port on the enclosure.

Note: For all 4 drives to be detected by your computer when connected via eSATA. The eSATA port on your computer system must support Port Multiplier.

OR

If using USB, connect the included USB 3.0 cable from an available USB port on your computer system to the USB 3.0 port on the enclosure.

1. Turn on the unit, by Pushing the Power button on the front panel.

How to Use

Connecting the Hard Drive

Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer, and powered on, your computer system will automatically recognize the drive(s) and it will be accessible as though it were installed in the system internally.

Note: If your computer fails to automatically recognize your drive it is likely your drive has not been initialized or formatted correctly. (See Drive Initialization below for further instructions.)

LED Indicator

The hard drive enclosure offers LED indicators for each drive, so you can monitor drive activity. The LED will flash while the hard drive is being accessed. Do not remove the enclosure from the host computer while the LED is flashing, as it could damage the drive or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.

Disconnecting the Hard Drive

Windows

1. Select the "Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon, located in the task bar.
2. Select the Mass Storage Device from the list that appears.
3. Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.

Note: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notification that it is safe to do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the computer by removing the USB connection.

Mac OS X

To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop. Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.

Initializing the Hard Drive

1. If the drive is new it may need to be initialized and formatted before use. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on "My Computer" ("Computer" in Vista/7/8/8.1), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.

1. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive. Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating an "MBR" or "GPT" disk. GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives larger than 2TB but is not compatible with some older operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems.

2. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is "Unallocated" (check the listed hard drive capacity to confirm it's the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says "Unallocated" and select "New Partition".

1. Several on screen prompts will follow walking you through the steps to create the partition. Follow these prompts to complete partition creation.

Technical Support

StarTech.com's lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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