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3. If connecting the enclosure via USB 3.0, connect the USB 3.0 cable from the

enclosure to a USB port on the host computer system.

Or

If connecting the enclosure via eSATA, connect the eSATA cable from the enclosure

to an available eSATA port on the host computer system.
NOTE: Some legacy computer systems may not automatically detect an eSATA

connection. To manually detect the hard drive, scan for hardware changes within

Device Manager, or reboot the system upon .

4. Connect the power adapter from an available AC outlet to then enclosure. Turn on

the unit by Pushing the Power button at the back of the unit.

How to Use

Connecting the Hard Drive

Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer, the drivers will install

automatically, and the inserted drive will be accessible as though it were installed

within the system.
Prior to using the drive, it will need to be formatted according to your operating

system requirements. Refer to Initializing the Hard Drive

LED Indicator

The hard drive enclosure offers an LED indicator, to enable you to 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.