Hama SATA harddrive casing 3.5 " HD323S3A USB 3.0 HD323S3A Data Sheet

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1.  You can set up the hard disk enclosure with or without a base. You can also lie the hard disk enclosure 

down flat on a surface. 

 Plastic  feet: Attach the four plastic feet included in delivery to the bottom side of the hard disk enclosure. 

For this, peel the feet off the paper and stick them on the enclosure. 

Base: Put the disk enclosure including hard disk into the base. The base features rubber feet, ensuring 

a stable setup.

2.  Make sure the ON/OFF switch on the back is set to OFF.

3.  Connect the round pin plug of the power cable to the power socket on the back. Connect the power 

adaptor to a suitable mains socket.

4.  Connect the USB 3.0 cable’s USB-B plug to the USB connector socket and the USB-A plug to a free 

USB port on your PC.

5.  Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

6.  When the operation indicator on the front lights up, the device is ready for use. You can now start with the 

data transfer. The operation indicator will flash during data transfers.

7.  Once the data transfer is completed, eject the drive first through your operating system and only then 

switch the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. When the power adaptor will not be used for a longer 

period of time, disconnect it from the mains socket.

When your computer switches into sleep mode, or if no data transfer takes place for a longer 

while, the hard disk will be turned off and the operation indicator goes off, depending on the 

operating system and system settings.

•  USB 3.0 devices are downwardly compatible. This means that the enclosure with the installed hard disk 

drive also functions on conventional USB 2.0/1.1 ports – but then only at the maximum USB 2.0/1.1 speed.

•  You should, however, take into account that data may be corrupted or the operating system may crash if  

the connection cable is disconnected while data are being transferred (or the cabinet is switched off or the 

power unit is disconnected).

•  Always treat hard disks with care. Impacts during operation (also for a few seconds after switching off) may  

cause the write/read head to touch the magnetic disk, which destroys the hard disk.

•  When connecting the hard drive for the first time, it may take up to one minute for it to be recognised. The 

time may vary depending on operating system and hardware used.

•  A new hard disk has to be partitioned and formatted before it can be used and displayed e.g in the 

Windows® file manager. With Windows® 7, navigate in the Control Panel to ”System and Security“. Click 

on ”Administrative Tools“ and then on ”Create and format hard disk partitions“. There, select the correct 

hard drive and create a new partition. Afterwards, the hard drive needs to be formatted.

•  Note that certain operating systems do not recognise external hard disk drives that are larger than 2 TB. 

Please contact your operating system manufacturer’s customer support for further information on your 

operating system.

•  If you are not sure about the formatting procedure, contact a specialised computer retailer.

•  Before  cleaning,  disconnect  the  product  from  the  computer  and  the  power  supply  (disconnect  power 

supply unit).

•  The product requires no servicing on your part aside from occasional cleaning. Use a soft, anti-static and 

lint-free cloth.

•  Do not use any chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.

•  Keep the air vents free of dirt and dust.

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.

You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Suitable for  ..................................... 8.89 cm (3.5”) SATA hard disk drives
SATA support ................................... SATA I / SATA II / SATA III
USB standard  ................................. USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / USB 1.1
Data transfer rate  ............................ USB 3.0 to 5 Gbits/s
 

USB 2.0 to 480 Mbits/s

 

USB 1.1 to 12 Mbits/s

Hard disk size .................................. max. 4 TB
Operating conditions ........................ 0 to +45 ºC, 5 to 95 % RH
Storage temperature ........................ -10 to +65 °C
System requirements  ......................  Windows® XP (Home, Pro, SP1, SP2, SP3), only 32 bit, 

Vista™ (32 / 64 bit), 7 (32 / 64 bit), 8, 8 Pro, Mac OS X Lion or higher 

Linux Ubuntu 11.4

Dimensions (W x H x D) .................. 115 x 32 x 192 mm
Weight ............................................. 336 g (Enclosure, screw, stand, plastic foot)

Input voltage / current ...................... 100 – 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz / 0.6 A
Output voltage / current ................... 12 V/DC / 2 A

An 8.89 cm (3.5“) SATA hard disk can be installed in the enclosure. Operation is possible via a USB 3.0 

interface.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be 

avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the 

product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper 

use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and 

keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This  product  complies  with  the  statutory  national  and  European  requirements. All  company  names  and 

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

•  Hard disk drive enclosure

•  USB 3.0 cable

•  Power adaptor (12 V/2 A)

•  Stand

•  8 x screw

•  4 x plastic foot

•  Operating instructions

•  Hold the hard disk only on the sides of its housing, do not touch the board containing the 

electronics. Electrostatic discharges can destroy the hard disk.

•  The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.

•  As power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.

•  Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before 

plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the power adaptor complies with 

the voltage of your electricity supplier.

•  Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.

•  Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always use the 

grips on the plug.

•  When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp 

edges.

•  Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses a 

risk of injury.

•  For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.

•  The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

•  Do  not  leave  packaging  material  lying  around  carelessly.  These  may  become  dangerous 

playing material for children.

•  Protect  the  product  from  extreme  temperatures,  direct  sunlight,  strong  jolts,  high  humidity, 

moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.

•  Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

•  If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from 

any accidental use. Safe 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 any serious transport-related stresses.

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

the product.

•  Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected 

to the product.

•  Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.

•  Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a 

qualified shop.

•  If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our 

technical support service or other technical personnel.

1.  Carefully push the hard disk mounting including board out of the enclosure.

2.  Insert an 8.89 cm (3.5”) SATA hard disk into the hard disk mounting and align the SATA port to the SATA 

connection on the board. Slot the hard disk in.

3.  Turn the hard disk mounting with the inserted hard disk to the side and fasten the hard disk using the 

bright screws included in delivery.

4.  Carefully insert the hard disk mounting including hard disk into the enclosure. Observe the guide slots 

for this.

5.  Screw one dark screw each into the sides.