ICY BOX IB-289-C3 USB Type-C Enclosure with Keypad Encryption User Manual

ICY BOX IB-289-C3 USB Type-C Enclosure with Keypad Encryption

Safety instructions IB-289-C3

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 severi-ty 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)Sharp components

Potential injuries to fingers or hands 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 Insufficient device/power unit

ventilation

Overheating and failure of the device/power unit

IMPORTANT

• 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

Risk of suffocation
Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

WARNING

• 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

Data lost during commissioning

Potentially irreversible data loss

IMPORTANT

• 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

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

IMPORTANT

• 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

Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling

Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted

IMPORTANT

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 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic 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.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.raidsonic.de.

Overview

1. Key A
2. Key B
3. USB 3.0 Type-C® interface
4. Power and data access indicator (blue)
5. Unlock and key pressed indicator (green) Password creating or changing indicator (oragnge) Lock and error indicator (red)
6. Unlock key
7. Lock key

Package content

• IB-289-C3
• Silicone sleeve
• USB 3.0 Type-C® cable
• USB 3.0 Type-A cable
• Manual

System requirements
One free USB 3.0 Type-C®/Type-A port on your host computer One empty, backed up or new 2.5” SATA drive

Main features

• Strong AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• For 2.5″ SSD/HDD, height up to 9.5 mm, capacity unlimited
• USB 3.0 Type-C® host, up to 5 Gbit/s
• Integrated keypad for password entry (up to 12 digits)
• Protects your important data from unauthorized access
• Toolless drive installation

Drive installation

ATTENTION! Before installation, make sure that the drive is empty or your data is backed up externally. Otherwise data will be lost during installation and configura-tion of the password!

1. Slide the lid on bottom to open the enclosure.
2. Gently plug the SATA drive (SSD or HDD) into the SATA connector inside the enclosure.
3. Close the lid of the enclosure by sliding back the lid in place. Make sure that the hooks of the lid are correctly aligned.

LED description

1. Blue LED shines continuously for power and blinks for data access.
2. Green LED blinks once when any key is pressed, and shines continuously when the drive is unlocked.
3. Orange LED shines continuously when the Set or Change Password mode is active and turns off when the new password has been set or the old password entry was correct.
4. Red LED blinks if the password has been entered incorrectly or another incorrect operation has been made, it shines continuously when the device is locked and it turns off after unlocking.

Password setup

1. Install a new and empty drive or use a drive that has data backed up externally.
   ATTENTION! Before installation, make sure that the drive is empty or your data is backed up externally. Otherwise data will be lost during installation and configuration of the password!

2. Keep key A and B pressed at the same time while plugging the USB cable into the USB 3.0 port of your running host computer. Wait for 10 seconds until the blue and red LED shine continuously.

3. Keep the Lock key pressed and wait for 10 seconds until the orange LED shines continuously.

4. Enter your password (1 to 12 digits), then press the Unlock key to confirm.

5. Enter your password again (same as before), then press the Unlock key to confirm.

6. The red LED turns off, the green LED shines. The password setup was successful .
   Attention: Write down your chosen password and store it in a safe place to prevent misuse. It is NOT possible to recover the contents of the drive if you have forgotten and/or lost the password!

7. Complete the setup of the drive (initialize and format) under the disk management of your operating system.

Change password

1. Keep the Lock key pressed and then connect the encrypted device to your running host computer via USB cable.
2. Keep the Lock key pressed and wait for 10 seconds until the red LED and orange LED shine at the same time. Then release the Lock key.
3. Enter the existing password, then press the Unlock key to confirm: at this time the orange LED turns off.
4. Enter a NEW password, then press the Unlock key to confirm.
5. Enter your NEW password again, then press the Unlock key to confirm. The red LED turns off, the green LED shines. The password change was successful.

Attention: Write down your chosen password and store it in a safe place to prevent misuse. It is NOT possible to recover the contents of the drive if you have forgotten and/or lost the password!
ATTENTION! Important information

If the password is entered incorrectly more than 99 times, data on the installed drive is blocked permanently for security reasons and not accessible anymore!

References

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