Renkforce SATA harddrive casing 2.5 " HC01 USB 3.0 HC01 User Manual

According to the USB 3.0 standards, the port can supply a current of max. 900 mA. 

This is sufficient to operate the hard disk enclosure with a hard drive/SSD installed.
With notebooks or non-standard USB 3.0 ports, the maximum available current may be 

lower (e.g. if the notebook is supplied with power not through its wall plug transformer, 

but only through the built-in rechargeable battery). In this case, a suitable USB 3.0 hub 

with its own power supply is required for operation.
Connect the hard drive enclosure with the USB 3.0 port on a laptop or USB 3.0 hub for 

example, either using the supplied short USB cable, , or use the included long USB 3.0 

cable for the connection. 

   If the short cable is not used, it can be laterally plugged in and stored in the 

silicone frame.

Depending on the USB standard, such a USB port can supply a maximum current of 

500 mA (e.g. the USB port on the front or back of your computer or a USB hub with 

power supply). 
However, since the HDD/SSD and the USB hard drive enclosure require a current of 

more than 500 mA, operation is not possible in this case. 

   If the power supplied via the USB port is not sufficient, the HDD/SSD will not 

start; it will not be recognised by the operating system. 

 

 In this case, the hard drive only makes quiet clicking noises, but the hard 

drive motor will not start!

 

 However, in some cases, some USB 2.0/1.1 ports can supply currents higher 

than required by the USB standard. 

 

 Therefore, we recommend that you to use the hard drive enclosure with the 

HDD/SSD installed, solely on a USB 3.0 port!

   A new HDD/SSD must be partitioned and formatted before it will appear in 

for example the Windows File Manager and before it can be used. 

•  In Windows, partitioning and formatting is easy to do via the control panel (via Com-

puter Management/Disk Management). 

•  After partitioning, the newly created partition has to be formatted (fast formatting is 

sufficient; “normal” formatting may take a long time to complete, depending on the 

size of the HDD/SSD).

•  Do  not  move  the  product  with  the  hard  drive  installed  when  the  drive  is  in  use. 

Movement during operation may cause the write/read heads in the hard drive to 

make contact with the magnetic disk. This may not only lead to data loss but may 

also damage the hard drive! 

  The same applies to the 30-second period after the hard drive enclosure has been 

switched off, until the magnetic disk in the hard drive has come to a full stop.

   Naturally, this does not apply when using an SSD, since an SSD does not 

have any moving parts.

•  Do not place the hard drive enclosure upright, i.e. vertically, because in the case of 

accidents, an installed hard drive could be damaged (especially if the hard drive is 

in use).

•  Never use the product immediately after moving it from a cold room into a warm 

one. The condensation that forms might damage the product. 

  Allow  the  product  to  reach  room  temperature  before  connecting  it  to  the  power 

supply and putting it to use. This may take several hours.

•  Avoid  the  following  adverse  conditions  at  the  location  of  installation  and  during 

transport:

  -  Dampness or excessive humidity
  -  Extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight
  -  Dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents
  -  Strong vibrations, impact or blows
  -   Strong magnetic fields such as those found in the vicinity of machinery or loud-

speakers

•  When  setting  up  the  product,  make  sure  that  the  cables  are  neither  kinked  nor 

pinched.

G   Operating instructions

A 6.35 cm/2.5” SATA hard drive or a SATA-SSD with a height of 7 mm or 9.5 mm can be 

installed in the hard drive enclosure. It can be operated via a USB 2.0 interface. Power 

is supplied via the USB.
The  product  complies  with  the  applicable  national  and  European  requirements.  All 

company and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners. All rights 

reserved.

•  Hard drive enclosure with an installed interface converter (without hard drive)
•  Silicone frame 
•  2x USB cable (1x 5 cm, 1x 60 cm)
•  Rubber strip (to affix the hard drive/SSD in the enclosure)
•  Operating instructions

   This symbol indicates specific risks associated with handling, function or 

use. 

  The “arrow” symbol indicates special tips and operating information.

 

•   The  unauthorised  conversion  and/or  modification  of  the  product  is  not 

permitted for safety and approval reasons (CE).

 

•  The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.

 

•   The product is only intended for use in dry, enclosed spaces, it must not 

get damp or wet.

 

•   Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around, since it could 

become a dangerous plaything for children.

 

•   Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or 

accidental falls, even from a low height.

•  Pull the hard drive enclosure from the silicone frame (through the large opening at 

the front).

•  Remove the aluminium case cover by lifting it by using your finger nail for example. 
•  Plug the SATA hard drive/SSD correctly onto the terminal strip on the circuit board.
•  If a HDD/SSD is used with a height of 7 mm, place the two included rubber strips on 

the hard drive. This prevents the HDD from being loose in the housing.

•  Put the housing cover correctly back on by clicking it into place.
•  Afterwards insert the hard drive enclosure in the silicone frame, pay attention to the 

correct orientation (bevelled side).

Your  operating  system  already  contains  the  drivers  for  your  hard  drive  enclosure, 

which is why there is no disk with drivers enclosed.
Please note that a suitable USB 3.0 controller is required for USB 3.0 operation (e.g. 

integrated  in  many  modern  motherboards  or  available  as  an  upgrade  using  an  ad-

ditional plug-in card).