renkforce RF-HDDE-700 USB4 M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure Instruction Manual

renkforce RF-HDDE-700 USB4 M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

Product Information

Specifications:

• Item Number: 2793806
• Intended Use: Private and commercial use
• Indoor Use Only
• Manufacturer: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

1. Intended Use:
   The product is designed for both private and commercial use. It is intended for indoor use only. Avoid contact with moisture at all times.

2. Safety Instructions:
   Read the assembly instructions carefully and follow all safety information provided. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to property.

3. Operating Instructions for Download:
   To download the complete operating instructions or any new/current versions, visit www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code provided. Follow the instructions on the webpage for downloading.

4. Description of Symbols:
   The symbols on the product/appliance indicate potential hazards that can lead to personal injury or electric shock. Pay close attention to these symbols.

5. Installation of SSD Drive:

6. Refer to the provided assembly instructions for installing the SSD drive.

7. Secure the SSD drive using the rubber plugs and screws as indicated in the manual.

8. Ensure proper installation to prevent short circuits or other hazards.

9. Cleaning and Maintenance:
   Regularly clean and maintain the product according to the instructions provided in the manual to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can the product be used outdoors?
  A: No, the product is intended for indoor use only. Avoid using it outdoors to prevent damage.

• Q: What should I do if I encounter a hazard warning symbol?
  A: If you see a hazard warning symbol, refer to the manual for guidance on how to handle the situation safely.

• Q: Is it safe to modify the product?
  A: For safety and approval purposes, do not rebuild or modify the product. Any modifications may lead to hazards or void the warranty/guarantee.

Intended Use

• The product is a solid-state drive (SSD) enclosure with a maximum transfer rate of 40 Gbps via USB4®. The enclosure only supports SDDs of size 2280.

• The product is designed for private and commercial use.

• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer’s Liability Insurance

• Association for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.

• The product is designed for private use only.

• The product can be used in schools and training centers. The use must be supervised by trained personnel.

• 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 assembly instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the assembly instructions.

• All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

• The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade Dress, and HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

• Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC.

• Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

• USB4®, USB Type-C®, and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

Delivery Contents

• Enclosure
• USB-C® Cable (50 cm)
• USB-C®/USB-A Cable (30 cm)
• Thermal fin
• Heat dissipation pad
• 2x Heat dissipation pad
• 2x Rubber plugs
• 2x Screws
• Screwdriver
• 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 assembly 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.

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 that 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 authorized repair center.

Handling

• Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

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.
• Never operate the product in direct proximity to strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields transmitter aerials or HF generators. Doing so can prevent the product from functioning properly.

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.The safee 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 serious transport-related stresses.

Connected devices

• Also, observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices that are connected to the product.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

• Ensure suitable protective measures are taken against the static charge (e.g. ground strap, non-conductive pad, etc.) when touching or inserting the SSD modules.
• Only grasp the SSD modules on the side of the circuit board, do not touch the components on the circuit board. Electrostatic discharges can destroy the SSDs.

Installing The SSD Drive

Preconditions:
The SSD drive is of size 2280.

1. Ground yourself with an anti-static wrist strap to discharge electrostatic charges. Electrostatic charges could damage electronic components.
2. (If connected) Disconnect the USB-C® cable from the enclosure.
3. Pull up and remove the bottom plate of the enclosure. See fig. → 1.
4. Hold the SSD drive by the edges and connect the SSD drive. See fig. → 2.
5. Secure the SSD drive with a rubber plug. See fig. → 2.
6. Remove the backings from the heat dissipation pad and stick the pad onto the SSD drive. Add a second head dissipation pad if necessary. See fig. → 2.
7. Attach the bottom plate of the enclosure and lock it.

Preconditions:
The SSD drive is of size 2280.

1. Ground yourself with an anti-static wrist strap to discharge electrostatic charges. Electrostatic charges could damage electronic components.
2. (If connected) Disconnect the USB-C® cable from the enclosure.
3. Remove the backings from the heat dissipation pad and stick the pad onto the SSD drive. See fig. → 1 (B).
4. Carefully place the thermal fin over the SSD drive. –OR– Carefully slide the SSD drive into the thermal fin. See fig. → 1 (A).
5. Remove the screw from the bottom plate of the enclosure and remove the plate. See fig. → 2.
6. Connect the SSD drive and gently secure it with a screw. See fig. → 3.
7. Attach the bottom plate of the enclosure and secure it. See fig. → 4.

Reading and writing to the SSD drive

Important:

• To reach the max. 40 Gbps transfer rate, the computer must support USB4® and the SSD drive must be rated at min. 40 Gbps.
• Unformatted SSD drives must be initialized and formatted via the computer disk management before they can be used.

1. Connect the USB-C® cable to the enclosure and a USB port (min. 900 mA) on your computer.
   • The drive indicator light lights up.
2. (For new drives) initialize and format the SSD drive via the computer disk management.
3. Read from and write data to the SSD drive.
4. After use, eject the drive via the system menu. Disconnect the USB-C® cable from the computer.

Cleaning And Care

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.

1. Disconnect the enclosure from the computer.
2. 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 takeback 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

• Power supply……………………………. 5 V/DC via USB (min. 900 mA)
• Interface…………………………………… USB4®
• Interface…………………………………… USB4® / Thunderbolt
• Data transfer rate………………………. max. 40 Gbps (via USB4®)
• SSD connectors…………………………
  • M.2 PCle NVME; M-key
  • M.2 PCle NVME; M-key/B+M key
• SSD size………………………………….. 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
• SSD capacity……………………………. max. 4 TB
• SSD capacity……………………………. max. 8 TB
• Cooling ……………………………………. Cooling fins
• Operating systems……………………..
  • Windows® 8.0/8.1 (max. 2.1 TB)
  • Windows® 10/11/S/RT (max. 4 TB)
  • MacOS 10.4 or higher
  • Linux Ubuntu 12 or above
  • Windows® 8.0/8.1/10/10S/11
  • MacOS, iPadOS, iOS
• Operating conditions…………………..
  • 0 to +40 °C, 30 – 70 % RH (non-condensing)
  • 0 to +40 °C, 20 – 90 % RH (non-condensing)
• Storage conditions……………………..
  • -5 to +40 °C, 20 – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
  • -20 to +80 °C, 5 – 95 % RH (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (L x W x H) (approx.) ..
  • 107 x 50 x 17 mm
  • 101 x 61 x 15 mm
• Weight (approx.)………………………..
  • 180 g
  • 130 g

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).

All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method (e.g. photocopying, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems) requires prior written approval from the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication reflects the technical status at the time of printing.

Copyright by Conrad Electronic SE.

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