Hardware Requirements And Precautions; Hardware Installation - Stardom iTank i310 Manual De Usuario

3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions

1. Only one interface connection may be used at once per computer system.
2. The actual storage capacity of iTANK series recognized by the system may differ from the capacity
stated on the hard drive once the drive has been formatted.
3. Please make sure that the hard drive you will be installing into the enclosure unit is free from bad
blocks or defects to avoid system crashes or data loss.
4. Whenever removing the enclosed drive from the enclosure body or unplugging the enclosure unit
from the computer system, always remember to safely remove the designated drive from your
operating system first.
5. When connected to the computer system, it's prohibited to remove, insert or swap the hard drive
while data transfer is being performed.
6. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drive of the iTANK
unit on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate storage
device. Stardom will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of the iTANK unit or
the recovery of the data lost.

4. Hardware Installation

Please follow the instructions below to complete the hardware installation.
Step 1 Open the package and take out the product making sure that all the enclosed contents are not
damaged or missing. Should you find damages or missing contents, please contact your supplier
immediately.
Step 2 Place the enclosure on a stable surface, ensure that it is well ventilated without blockage to the
vent and kept away from locations near water or where the product may become vulnerable
resulting in damages.
Step 3 Use the provided key in the accessories kit and inserted into the key access opening to eject the
removable drive tray latch and extract the removable drive tray.
Step 4 Mount your hard drives onto the removable drive tray and secure it with the screws included in the
accessory kit to avoid any damage to the hard drive due to accidental movements.
Step 5 Choose one of the provided cables of your preference to connect the preferred interface
connection on the enclosure unit to the computer.
Step 6 Attach the AC power cable to the DC power adapter then connect one end to the power socket on
the enclosure unit and the other end to the power socket. Once completed, you may power on the
unit.
Once your computer has also booted, your operating system should recognize the drive automatically. If
the hard drive installed requires formatting, follow the formatting instructions given by the operating
system to format the drive volume to your preference. Once the formatting has been completed, the
device is ready for use.
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