Quick-Start Guide

M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure - USB 3.2 (10Gbps) w/ USB-C and USB-A Cables

Product Diagram (SM2E1BMU31C) Package Contents

Exterior - Enclosure • M.2 SSD Enclosure x 1
• USB-C to USB-C Cable x 1
• USB-A to USB-C Cable x 1
1 • Drive Installation Screw Kit x 1
• Micro Screwdriver x 1
• Quick-Start Guide

2 3 Product Information
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• Used to secure the Drive Tray in the
1 Drive-Tray Screws x 2 Product Requirements
Enclosure.
• Indicates that the Enclosure is receiving • M2 SATA/NVMe SSD x 1
2 Power & Activity LED power. • 30 mm, 42 mm, or 60 mm Drive Length
• Blinks during read/write activity.
• Needle-nose Pliers x 2
• Used to connect the Enclosure to the Host
3 USB-C Port Computer. Installation
Interior - Drive Tray Installing a Drive
Warning! Handle drives with care.
1. Remove the Drive Tray Screws (x 2) from the Enclosure, using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver, and remove the Cover Plate.
4 2. Carefully pull the Drive Tray out of the Enclosure.
5 3. Remove the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
6 4. Place the Drive next to the Drive Tray and align the screw holes in the Drive with
the Adjustable Drive Length Holes on the Drive Tray to determine the desired
Adjustable Drive Length Hole setting.
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4 Drive Connector • Used to connect the Drive to the Enclosure. Note: If the drive mounting hardware is already installed in the correct position,
proceed to step 8.
5 Adjustable Drive • Used to accommodate different drive lengths. 5. Remove the Drive Standoff and Nut, using two sets of Needle-nose Pliers.
Length Holes
6. Insert the Drive Standoff and Nut into the Adjustable Drive Length Hole (60, 42,
6 Drive-Mount Screw/ • Used to secure the Drive to the Enclosure. or 30) according to the length of the Drive.
Standoff/Nut
7. Tighten
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8. Gently slide the Connector on the Drive at a 30-degree angle into the corresponding Disconnecting a Drive
Drive Connector on the Drive Tray.
Warning! If you remove the drive before you receive the notification that it’s safe to
Note: The Connector on the Drive is keyed so that it only fits one way. do so, you could experience lost or corrupted data.
9. Lightly push the Drive down into position on the Drive Tray. If the Host Computer’s OS is Windows, complete the following steps:
10. Insert the Drive-Mount Screw through the screw hole in the Drive and into the Windows PC
Drive-Mount Standoff. 1. On the Notification tray, click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
11. Tighten the Drive-Mount Screw, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. Do not over- 2. Click the storage device that you want to remove.
tighten.
3. When the message appears indicating that it’s safe to remove the device,
12. Slide the Drive Tray into the center grooves in the enclosure so that the USB-C Port disconnect the drive.
is facing outward.
If the Host Computer’s OS is macOS, complete the following steps:
13. Place the Cover Plate over the USB-C Port and circuit board. Secure the Cover Plate
in place by inserting two Drive-Tray Screws on either side of the USB-C Port on the macOS
front of the enclosure and tighten, using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. 1. Close any windows that list the contents of the drive.
Connecting a Drive to a Computer 2. On your desktop, click and drag the USB Storage icon onto the Trash Can icon on
your desktop.
When the enclosure is connected to the Computer the OS will automatically install the
necessary software. 3. Wait 5 seconds, then disconnect the drive.
Note: The enclosure does not require an external power supply, as it receives enough
power through the USB port that it is connected to.
• Connect the USB-C to USB-C Cable or the USB-A to USB-C Cable to the USB-C Port
on the Enclosure and to a USB Port on the Computer.

FCC Compliance Statement Warranty Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Limitation of Liability
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents)
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the
more of the following measures: product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Safety Measures
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including Mesures de sécurité
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
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• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Misure di sicurezza
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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two Säkerhetsåtgärder
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