Icy Box IB-351AStU-B User Manual

ICY BOX User’s Manual (English) IB-351AStU Series
External Enclosure for 3.5” HDDs
1. Model - HDD - Interface - Colour
Model
HDD
Interface (cables incl.)
Colour
IB-351AStU
IDE / SATA
USB 2.0
silver
IB-351AStU-B
IDE / SATA
USB 2.0
black
2. Package contents
Case, power adapter and cord, data cable, stand foot, screw set, manual
3. Key Features
 Aluminium enclosure
 USB 2.0 host interface
 Transfer rates: USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit/s
 LED for power and HDD access
 HDD capacity unlimited
 Supports: PC & Mac (Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, >OS 9.1)
 Hot Plug & Play and Hot Swap
 AC Power Adapter (100–240 V)
4. HDD Installation
During the HDD assembly all cabling has to be disconnected from the computer.
5. Application
5-1. The external HDD can be connected to or disconnected from the computer via USB cable
without shutting down the computer.
5-2. Please await the end of read/write operations before disconnecting the HDD to avoid data
lost.
5-3. A new HDD must first be initialised, partitioned and formatted by the operation system to be
displayed by the system.
5-4. If the hard disc isn’t recognised instantly by the operating system please check:
- If the driver software is installed (USB),
- If the HDD is initialised, partitioned and formatted.
6. Please backup all data stored to the external enclosure. Manufacturer shall not be liable
to loss of Information.

Icy Box IB-351AStU-B Specifications

General

Brand	Icy Box
Model	IB-351AStU-B
Category	Enclosure
Language	English

Summary

Model, HDD Interface, and Colour Options

Package Contents

Key Features of the ICY BOX Enclosure

HDD Installation Guide

Using the External HDD (Application)

Connect/Disconnect HDD via USB Cable

Allows connecting or disconnecting the external HDD from the computer using the USB cable without shutting down the system.

Prevent Data Loss During Disconnection

Always wait for read/write operations to finish before disconnecting the HDD to prevent data loss.

Initialise, Partition, and Format New HDD

New HDDs require initialization, partitioning, and formatting by the operating system before use.

Troubleshoot HDD Recognition Issues

Check USB driver installation and HDD initialization/partitioning/formatting if the drive is not recognized.

Data Backup Recommendation