Renkforce 2793805 4 Bay SATA HDD SSD USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Drive Enclosure User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- renkforce
Table of Contents
Operating
Instructions
4-Bay (SATA HDD/SSD)
USB-C® (3.1 Gen 1) Drive Enclosure
Item no: 2793805
Intended use
The product is a 4-Bay (SATA HDD/SSD) enclosure that connects to your computer
via USB.
The product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
Contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.
If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product
may be damaged.
Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other
hazards.
The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the
product.
Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make
this product available to third parties only together with the operating
instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.
USB4®, USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers
Forum.
Delivery contents
- Product
- USB-C® to USB-A cable (100 cm)
- Power adaptor with power cable
- Mini screwdriver
- 2x screws pack
- Operating instructions
Operating Instructions for download
Use the link www.conrad.com/downloads (alternatively scan the QR code) to download the complete operating instructions (or new/current versions if available). Follow the instructions on the web page.
Description of symbols
The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text:
The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury.
The symbol warns of dangerous voltage that can lead to personal injury
by electric shock.
Safety instructions
** Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the
safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and
information on proper handling, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the
warranty/guarantee.
5.1 General**
- The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
- If you have questions which remain unanswered by this information product, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
- Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised repair centre.
5.2 Handling
- Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.
5.3 Operating environment
- Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
- Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
- Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
- Protect the product from direct sunlight.
- Do not switch the product on after it has been taken from a cold to a warm environment. The condensation that forms might destroy the product. Allow the product to reach room temperature before you use it.
5.4 Operation
- Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the product.
- If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
– is visibly damaged,
– is no longer working properly,
– has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
– has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
5.5 Power adapter
**** Do not modify or repair mains supply components including mains plugs,
mains cables, and power supplies. Do not use damaged components. Risk of death
by electric shock!
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Connect the appliance to a wall socket that can be accessed easily.
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As power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.
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Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.
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Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.
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Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the grips on the plug.
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For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.
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Do not touch the power adapter if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a fatal electric shock! Take the following steps:
– Switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the power adapter (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safety fuse, and then switch off the corresponding RCD protective switch).
– Unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
– Use a new power adapter of the same design. Do not use the damaged adapter again. -
Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.
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Always lay cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a risk of injury.
5.6 Connected devices
- Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.
Product overview
- Door
- Drive status LED
- Power switch
- DC power input
- USB-C® data port
Connection
7.1 Hard drive connection
Important:
Disconnect the product from the power when inserting or removing
drives.Press the center of the door to open.
Slide a drive tray
out.
Secure a compatible drive to the
tray using the included screws- Slide the tray into an available slot.
- Gently push the tray all the way in to secure the SATA connection.
- Close the door when finished.
7.2 Connect power adaptor
- Connect one end of the cable to the power input on the product.
- Connect the other end of the cable to a suitable power supply.
7.3 Connect to computer
- Connect one end of the cable to the USB-C® port on the product.
- Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your computer.
Operation
8.1 Read/write to connected drive
Important:
Risk of data loss!
– Do not move or switch the product off during data transfer. For more
information see section:
LED status indicators [4]
Preconditions:
Connected drives are formatted and partitioned before use. Refer to the
operating system instructions for information about how to do this
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Press the power button to switch the power ON. Wait a few moments for each drive in the enclosure to appear.
Each drive will appear as a separate drive letter. -
Drag and drop files to the desired drive(s).
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When data transfers are complete, press the power button to switch the power OFF.
8.2 LED status indicators
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| RED flashing | Disc error |
| BLUE ON | Power ON |
| RED/BLUE flashing | Data transfer in progress |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Suggested solution |
|---|---|
| A drive is not recognized by your computer | Check the capacity does not exceed |
the limitations of the operating system.
Check the drive is correctly formatted for your operating system.
Slower transfer speeds than expected.| Check that the USB drive on your
computer supports data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps.
Copy large files to one drive at a time.
The red status light is flashing| The drive is damaged or contains errors.
Check the drive and repair or replace if needed.
Cleaning
Important:
– Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical
solutions. They damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
– Do not immerse the product in water.
- Switch the product off.
- Let the product cool down to ambient temperature.
- Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.
Disposal
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on
the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life.
Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose
of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and
accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be
removed from the WEEE in a
non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-
destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to
provide free take-back of waste. Conrad provides the following return options
free of charge (more details on our website):
- in our Conrad offices
- at the Conrad collection points
- at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG
End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be
disposed of.
It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of
WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.
Technical data
12.1 Product
Input ……………………………………………… 12 V/DC, 6.5 A
Interface…………………………………………. USB-C® 3.1 (Gen 1) 5 Gbps
Supported drives …………………………….. 6.35 cm (2.5″) / 8.89 cm (3.5″) SATA HDD / SSD
Supported capacity………………………….. 4x 16 TB (64 TB max.)
System support……………………………….. Windows®, Mac, Linux
Operating conditions………………………… 0 to +40 °C, 30 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions…………………………… -5 to +40 °C, 20 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D) …………………… 136 x 138 x 252 mm
Weight …………………………………………… 2.45 kg
12.2 Power adapter
Input …………………………………………….. 100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A
Output …………………………………………… 12 V/DC, 6.5 A, 78 W
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Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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