ICY BOX IB-246-C31-G USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Enclosure for 2.5 Inch SSD Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: ICY BOX

Table of Contents

ICY BOX IB-246-C31-G USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Enclosure for 2.5 Inch SSD
Safety information
Risk of electrical shock
Hazards during assembly (if intended)
Hazards caused by a development of heat
Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging
Potential data loss
Cleaning the device
Disposing of the device
Quick installation guide IB-246-C31-G
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ICY BOX IB-246-C31-G USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Enclosure for 2.5 Inch SSD

Safety information

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as well as data loss:
Warning levels
Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied with.

DANGER
Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
IMPORTANT
Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.

Risk of electrical shock

WARNING
Contact with parts conducting electricity Risk of death by electrical shock

Read the operating instructions prior to use
Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to working on it
Do not remove contact protection panels
Avoid contact with conducting parts
Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
Use in intended environments only
Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
Do not modify the device
Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs

Hazards during assembly (if intended)

CAUTION
Sharp components
Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)

Read the operating instructions prior to assembly
Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
Do not force components together
Use suitable tools
Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only

Hazards caused by a development of heat

IMPORTANT
Insufficient device/power unit ventilation Overheating and failure of the device/power unit

Prevent externally heating up components and ensure an exchange of air
Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
Do not place objects on the device/power unit

Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging

WARNING
Risk of suffocation
Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

Keep small parts and accessories away from children
Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children

Potential data loss

IMPORTANT
Data lost during commissioning
Potentially irreversible data loss

Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
Back up data prior to commissioning
Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
Use accessories enclosed with the product

Cleaning the device

IMPORTANT
Harmful cleaning agents
Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device

Disconnect the device prior to cleaning
Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth

Disposing of the device

IMPORTANT
Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling
Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted

This icon on product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part of domestic waste. In compliance with the Waste Elec- trical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, dome- stic waste or recycling waste. If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially included batteries, please return it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.

The included batteries must be completely discharged before return. Take precaution to protect the batteries from short circuits (e.g. by insulating the contact poles with adhesive tape).If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.icybox.de.

Quick installation guide IB-246-C31-G

Package content
- 1x IB-246-C31-G
- 1x Rubber sleeve
- 1x USB Type-C® to Type-C® cable
- 1x Manual
Key features
- External USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C® enclosure for 2.5″ SSD
- Toolless installation
- Data transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s
- USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C® to Type-C® cable
- Enclosure made of high-grade aluminium SSD height up to 9.5 mm
- For Windows®, macOS®
System requirements
One free USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C® port on your host computer. Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0.
Note that the full data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s can only be achieved on a USB 3.1 (Gen 2) port.
SSD Installation
When installing or removing the HDD/SSD, all cable connections to the computer must be disconnected.
Application
Attention! The external HDD/SSD can be connected to or disconnected from the computer via USB cable without shutting down the computer. Please wait until the end of read/write operations before disconnecting the HDD from the computer to avoid data loss!
A new HDD/SSD must first be initialised, partitioned and formatted by the operation system to recognized and displayed by the system. If the hard disc is not recognised instantly by the operating system please check:
- if the driver software is installed and updated (USB).
- if the HDD/SSD is initialised, partitioned and formatted.

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The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. RaidSonic Technology GmbH reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/or design of the above mentioned product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you may have.