Black Box IC168A User manual

BL A C K B O X®

Transfer files between a SATA drive and a PC

with this SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter.

USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter

IC168A

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.

call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address:

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks

of BB Technologies, Inc.

Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be

the property of the trademark owners.

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CE, WEEE, and Safety Notices

This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:

EN 55 022: CLASS B

WEEE Information

For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (waste electrical

and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household

waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be

appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your

country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local

authorities, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully:

Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

Keep this equipment away from humidity.

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

technician:

The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to

the User’s Manual.

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FCC and IC RFI Statements

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY

CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if

not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance

with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed

to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct

the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry

Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant

les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes

de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca

de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que

sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser

referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar

en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de

ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

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NOM Statement

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización

del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del

aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas

de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada

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Table of Contents

1. Specifications...................................................................................................... 8

2. Overview ............................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 9

2.2 Features ..................................................................................................... 9

2.3 What’s Included......................................................................................... 9

2.4 System Requirements ................................................................................ 9

2.5 Hardware Description.............................................................................. 10

3. Installation .........................................................................................................11

3.1 Application Diagram.................................................................................11

3.2 Connecting a 2.5" SATA HDD.................................................................11

3.3 Connecting a 3.5" SATA HDD..................................................................12

3.4 Verifying Hard Drive Installation...............................................................12

4. Operation ......................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Using the Attached HDD......................................................................... 14

4.2 Safely Unplug the SATA HDD.................................................................. 14

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Compliance — USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. FCC, CE

Data Rate — Up to 5 Gbps

Maximum Distance — 9.8 ft. (3 m)

Operating Systems — Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +50 to +104° F (+10 to +40° C);

Storage: +14° to +176° F (-10 to +80° C)

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Chapter 2: Overview

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter is a durable USB 3.0 device that enables you to

connect USB 3.0 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives to a PC.

2.2 Features

• Complies with Super-Speed USB 3.0 specification

• Transfer rate of Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface can be up to 5 Gbps (max.)

• Complies with the SATA/SATA II

• Supports 2.5" and 3.5" hard drives

• Plug-and-Play

2.3 What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged,

contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

• USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter

• This user’s manual

• Power Adapter and Power Cord (Optional)

2.4 System Requirements

• Windows®XP or Windows Vista®, or Windows 7

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Chapter 2: Overview

2.5 Hardware Description

Figure 2-1 shows the USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter. Table 2-1 describes its components.

1 (at end of cable,

connector not shown

in diagram)

3 (on side of unit,

connector not shown

in diagram)

Figure 2-1. USB 3.0 to SATA Adapter.

Table 2-1. Adapter components.

Number Component Description

1USB Type A connector Links to computer

2SATA connector Links to external hard drive

3Power connector Connects to power

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