CRU DataPort 25 Install Manual

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DataPort 25 eSATA Dock Install Guide

The DataPort 25 eSATA Dock enables users to hot-swap two 2.5" SATA

hard drives on devices that support eSATA storage. The DataPort 25 eSATA

Dock is ideal for data backups, sharing data between computers and add-

ing more drive space on the fly for computers with available drive bays.

Package Contents

1 - DataPort 25 eSATA Dock assembly

1 - DataPort 25 eSATA carrier assembly

8 - M3 x 4mm" Phillips pan-head screws for hard drive mounting

2 - M3 x 4mm Phillips pan-head screws for carrier cover mounting

2 - Keys for lock

2 - SATA-to-eSATA 1m Shielded Cable

1 - AC power adapter

Installing a hard drive in your DataPort 25 Carrier

1. Remove the two screws that hold the cover and slide the cover off.

Note: Do NOT use screws longer than those supplied as the

circuit board will be damaged.

2. Connect the hard drive(s) to their respective connector(s) on the

circuit board. Use the provided screws to secure the hard drive.

3. Slide the cover back on to the carrier and secure it with the cover

screws.

4. Once the carrier has been seated in the frame the key lock must be

turned 90 degrees (horizontal) to engage the lock and enable the

power.

Rugged, Reliable, Mobile, Secure

Operation

Setting up the drive for Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS 9.x/X

Connect the DataPort 25 eSATA Dock to any available eSATA port.

No new drivers are required. The hard disk drive will be found and a

window will pop up stating that new hardware has been detected. If

the drive is formatted it will be accessible through My Computer on PCs

or from the desktop on Macs.

For PCs:

• Right click on My Computer.

• Click on Manage.

• In the Storage sub-section, click on Disk Management to dis-

play a list of all the drives connected to your computer.

• If you have not used the drive before you will have to partition

it. Click on Action, select All Tasks and then click on Create

Partition.

• This will bring up the Create Partition Wizard screen.

• Follow the instructions and the drive will be ready for use.

For Macs:

If the drive is not formatted, you will be asked to initialize it.

After initializing the drive, select the partition tab and select the

desired partitions, then click ok. The new disk will be added to

your desktop.

REMEMBER, formatting will result in loss of all data on the hard

drive.

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