An affordable hard drive enclosure for demanding users. Proven anti-shock protection, securely mount the hard drive to the enclsoure. and silent operation.
The combination of FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 ensures compatibility where ever you go including Windows computers.
Product Highlights
- Supports FireWire 800 and USB 2.0
- Requires no drivers on both OSX 10.1+ and Windows XP, 2000, ME
- Supports a vast array of 3.5" standard hard drives up to 400GB capacity
- Easy to plug in an setup
- Includes a FireWire repeater so that you can plug other FireWire 800 devices for daisychain
- Rigid aluminum body provides device protection
- Hard Drive Fixing mechanism reduces the risk of drive damage when moving
- Anti-Shock design protects from accidental drops
- Power switch eliminates the need to unplug power cable to turn off drive
Easy Installation, Heat Dissipation, Impact Resistance
Installation is quick and easy, people have been admiring the great heat dissipation due to generous heat ventilation, its impact resistance, and its wonderful mechanical design. The LED indicator lights are intuitive and not obtrusive. Comes with anti-slip feet so it won't fall your desktop.
High Durability, Built in Power Switch, Easily Plug it in
Highly durable aluminum body has two benefits; it provides a very rigid frame to protect your hard drive from damage and it also helps to disperse heat away from hot hard drives.
A built-in power switch allows you to turn off the hard drive without having to unplug the power cord or remove the FireWire/USB cable.
It's a cinch to plug the enclosure to any computer that has either a FireWire 800 or USB port available.
Transfer files between Windows and OSX
  The unit can be plugged into any OSX based Macintosh and Windows based computer.
If you need to transfer data with a Windows XP, 2000, ME computer you'll be glad to know that the unit is instantly detected and requires no drivers. If you wish to have windows machines write to the hard drive you will have to format the drive in a windows compatible file system.
Mac Mini and Powerbook Performance Boost
 All powerbooks come standard with a 2.5" hard drive. 2.5" drives typically spin betweenn 4200rpms and 5400rpms, while a typical 3.5" hard drive spins at 7200 rpms which allows for a performance boost. OSX offers a feature to boot from an external FireWire hard drive. Using this enclosure, which uses a 3.5" hard drive, you get the performance gains of a large drive. You also don't have to throw away the internal 2.5" drive, you can still use it to store data if you want to.
Package Contents:
One Low Profile Aluminum Enclosure (3.5" HDD Support)
(1) 6ft FireWire 800 Cable (9pin to 9pin)
(1) 6ft USB 2.0 Cable (USB A to mini B)
(1) AC Power Adapter 110/220 Input to 12 Volt 3A
(1) Easy Setup Instructions
| Technical Specifications: |
| Bus Interfaces: |
FireWire 800 (IEEE1394b)
USB v 2.0 |
| Data Speeds |
FireWire 800 = 100/200/400/800 Mbps
USB 2.0 = 12/480 Mbps |
| HDD Support |
3.5" ATA IDE Standard Hard Drive |
| IDE Spec |
Compliant with ATA-6 LBA-48 bit (greater than 137GB) |
| IDE Transfer Rate |
UDMA 66/100/133 |
| LED |
Power-on
Access |
| Weight |
1.6lbs |
| Power Supply |
AC Adapter 12V/3A |
| AC Input |
110V-240V Full Range |
| DC Output |
12V/3A |
| Certification |
FCC and CE |
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| Installation Instructions |
| Tools Required |
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Smal Philips (+) screwdriver |
| Step 1 |
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Open the contents of the box. Remove the enclosure from its protective anti-statiic bag. |
| Step 2 |
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The back of the enclosure is the one with the FireWire/USB ports. Remove the two screws on the side of the enclosure that are near the back side. |
| Step 3 |
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Flip the enclosure over while holding it with both hands.
The bottom side should be facing you it has arrow shaped air vents.
While holding both sides of the enclosure and using your thumbs to push up . The enclosure will slide out of its shell. |
| Step 4 |
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Find the plastic bag with 4 screws in the package.
Also, make sure that the shock absorbers are installed in the mounting brackets. |
| Step 5 |
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Insert the IDE cable into your hard drive.
Insert the power cable into your hard drive power receptacle. |
| Step 6 |
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Place the hard drive in the enclosure housing so that hard drive screw holes are aligned with shock absorbers. |
| Step 7 |
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Tighten all four screws through the shock absorber and into the hard drive. Make sure alignment is maintained on all screw holes. |
| Step 8 |
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Align the edges of the hard drive platform with the outer shell rails and slide the enclosure back into its housing. |
| Step 9 |
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Make sure the LED indicator light is correctly aligned with the front panel. |
| Step 10 |
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Fasten the two screws previously removed on the sides of the case. |
| Step 11 |
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The Enclosure is now ready to be connected. |
| Step 12 |
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Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
Connect either the FireWire 800 or the USB connector to the unit.
Connect the other cable to an available port on your computer. |
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