StarTech.com S2510BU3PW User manual

Manual Revision: 03/15/2012

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S2510BU3PW

2.5in USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

with Touchpad AES Encryption

Instruction Manual

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 o 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 dierent 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

Introduction............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1

Top View ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4

How to Use ..............................................................................................5

Initial Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Menu Options............................................................................................................................................. 6

Additional Functions................................................................................................................................ 9

Specications..........................................................................................10

Technical Support ..................................................................................11

Warranty Information............................................................................11

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Introduction

The S2510BU3PW 2.5”USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure with Touchpad AES Encryption

turns almost any 2.5”SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into an AES

encrypted external storage device. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 1TB) can be

used to greatly enhance your computer’s storage/backup capabilities.

Using a 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) algorithm, all the data on the

hard drive is securely protected from unauthorized users. Encryption is performed

completely in hardware and real-time, ensuring that no performance is lost and

that no software installation is required. Access to the encrypted content is allowed

through the built-in touchscreen keypad, so any system that supports a USB storage

device can access the data.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 2.5in SATA Enclosure

• 1 x USB 3.0 Cable

• 1 x USB to DC Adapter Cable

• 1 x Carrying Pouch

• 1 x Cleaning Cloth

• 1 x Mini Driver and Screw Kit

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• 2.5” SATA hard drive or solid state drive (9.5mm height)

NOTE: To use AES encryption, the SATA drive must be initialized and formatted after

setup. This will erase all data on the drive.

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or

Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

It is recommended that the enclosure act as a backup to important les, and not as

additional storage (unless also regularly backed up), as lost passwords or hardware

failure (SATA drive or enclosure) will result in the stored data being unrecoverable.

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Top View

Front View

USB 3.0 Micro-B connector

DC Power connector

Touchscreen Keypad

OLED Readout

Display

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Installation

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. The back panel of the enclosure is held

securely in place with two small screws. Use

the provided mini screwdriver to remove the

screws. NOTE: For brand new installations,

the screws are not installed.

2. Using the small groove located along

the top edge of the enclosure, remove

the back panel to expose the interior

drive bay.

3. Place the 2.5”SATA drive into the bay

(label side down) and slide the drive

onto the SATA connector. Make sure

the drive is fully seated.

CAUTION: To use AES encryption, the

drive must be initialized and formatted

after setup. Do not place a drive

containing data you wish to encrypt into

the enclosure. The data must be copied

over after the enclosure has been setup.

*installation photos for reference only

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1. Place the back panel back onto the enclosure and fasten using the small screws.

2. With the enclosure fully assembled, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the enclosure to

a USB port on the host computer system.

OPTIONAL: If the USB port does not provide enough power to the drive/enclosure,

use the provided USB to DC adapter cable to connect the DC port on the enclosure to

an additional USB port on the host computer.

Driver Installation

No driver or software installation is required.

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How to Use

Initial Setup

1. When connected to a host computer for the rst time, the OLED readout will prompt

you to setup a password or not. If no password is used, the enclosure will function

as a standard external hard drive enclosure without any encryption.

2. After you have selected the option to use a password, you will be prompted to enter

a 4 ~ 8 digit password. Press <Enter> when complete.

3. Re-enter the password as conrmation and press <Enter>. CAUTION: If the

password is lost, the data on the drive will not be recoverable.

4. Once the password has been setup, the SATA drive must be initialized and formatted

before use. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer”

(“Computer” in Vista/ 7 / 8), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management

window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.

*images/screenshots for reference only

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5. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking your 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 not compatible with some older

operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems.

6. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated”(check the listed hard

drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the

section that says“Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.

Losing the password or hardware failure (the SATA drive or enclosure) will result

in the data stored in the enclosure becoming unrecoverable. Removing the drive

from the enclosure or placing it into another S2510BU3PW enclosure will not allow

access to the data. It is recommended that all data stored on the enclosure also be

backed up to another location regularly to prevent any chance of losing your data.

Menu Options

Pressing the <Menu> button on the keypad will allow access to additional options for

the enclosure. Press the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys (<2>, <8>) to scroll through

the available options.

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HDD Temperature

NOTE: Not be compatible with SSD’s and some HDD’s

Display the current temperature of the installed SATA drive.

HDD Usage Time

Displays two counters measuring the total time the installed SATA drive has been in

use since being installed/initialized.

A: Total time the installed SATA drive has been actively read/write.

T: Total time the installed SATA drive has been connected to a host computer.

USB Connection Speed

Displays the current USB connection mode (i.e. USB 3.0/ USB 2.0/ USB 1.0).

Password Change

To change the current set password, rst you are required to enter the old password,

followed by the new password. The password must be between 4 ~ 8 digits.

Write Protection

Enable write protection on the installed SATA drive, which prevents data from being

written to or deleted from the SATA drive. Data can only be read.

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