Inter-Tech GD-25LK01

Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 2.5-inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

Model: GD-25LK01 | Brand: Inter-Tech

1. Уводзіны

Welcome to the user manual for your Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 2.5-inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure. This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your device. The GD-25LK01 is designed for 2.5-inch SATA I, II, and III hard drives or SSDs, offering high-speed data transfer via USB 3.0 and enhanced data security with AES 256-bit encryption.

2. Інфармацыя па бяспецы

Please read the following safety guidelines carefully before using the device to ensure safe and proper operation:

  • Не падвяргайце прыладу ўздзеянню вільгаці, дажджу або экстрэмальных тэмператур.
  • Не кідайце прыладу і не падвяргайце яе моцным ударам.
  • Не спрабуйце разбіраць або мадыфікаваць прыладу. Гэта прывядзе да анулявання гарантыі.
  • Выкарыстоўвайце для падключэння толькі той USB-кабель, які ўваходзіць у камплект.
  • Трымайце прыладу далей ад моцных магнітных палёў.
  • Забяспечце належную вентыляцыю падчас выкарыстання, каб пазбегнуць перагрэву.

3. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Праверце, ці ёсць усе прадметы ў вашай упакоўцы:

  • Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 2.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure
  • Кабель падключэння USB 3.0
  • Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)

4. Прадукт скончыўсяview

The Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 is a sleek and secure external enclosure for your 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs. Its screwless design allows for easy installation, while the integrated keypad provides robust AES 256-bit hardware encryption to protect your valuable data.

Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 hard drive enclosure with its retail box.

Figure 1: The Argus GD-25LK01 enclosure shown with its retail packaging, highlighting its compact design and key features like USB 3.0 and AES 256-bit encryption.

Топ view of the Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 showing the numeric keypad.

Малюнак 2: Крупны план зверху view of the GD-25LK01, featuring the integrated numeric keypad for secure data access.

Збоку view of the Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01 showing the USB 3.0 port and Argus logo.

Figure 3: The side profile of the enclosure, displaying the USB 3.0 port for high-speed connectivity and the Argus brand logo.

5. Інструкцыі па ўсталёўцы

5.1 Installing a 2.5" Hard Drive/SSD

The GD-25LK01 features a screwless design for easy installation:

  1. Акуратна адчыніце вечка корпуса.
  2. Carefully insert your 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD into the SATA connector inside the enclosure, ensuring it is firmly seated.
  3. Slide the enclosure cover back until it clicks securely into place.

5.2 Падключэнне да кампутара

  1. Connect one end of the provided USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 port on the GD-25LK01 enclosure.
  2. Падключыце другі канец кабеля USB 3.0 да даступнага порта USB 3.0 на вашым кампутары.
  3. The enclosure will be automatically detected by your operating system. If it's a new drive, you may need to initialize and format it through your computer's disk management utility before use.

6. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

6.1 Перадача дадзеных

Once connected and recognized by your computer, the GD-25LK01 functions as a standard external storage device. You can drag and drop files, copy, paste, and manage data just like any other drive.

6.2 Using the Encryption Keypad (AES 256-bit)

The GD-25LK01 features hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, requiring a PIN to access your data. Refer to the specific instructions provided with the device for initial PIN setup and daily usage, as the exact sequence for setting and entering the PIN can vary. Generally, the process involves:

  1. Першапачатковая ўстаноўка: Power on the device. Press a specific key (often a 'Lock' or 'Set' button) followed by your desired PIN (typically 6-16 digits) and then confirm the PIN.
  2. Разблакіроўка: When connecting the device, it will remain locked. Enter your PIN on the keypad and press the 'Unlock' or 'Enter' key. The drive will then become accessible.
  3. Блакаванне: To secure your data, safely eject the drive from your computer or disconnect the USB cable. The drive will automatically re-lock.
  4. Змена PIN-кода: Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions for changing your PIN, which usually involves entering the old PIN first, then the new PIN twice.

Important: If you forget your PIN, there is no recovery method for the encrypted data. Ensure you remember your PIN or keep it in a secure, accessible location.

7. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Уборка: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the enclosure. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
  • захоўванне: Захоўвайце прыладу ў прахалодным, сухім месцы, удалечыні ад прамых сонечных прамянёў і экстрэмальных тэмператур, калі яна не выкарыстоўваецца.
  • Рэзервовае капіраванне даных: Regularly back up important data from your hard drive to another storage medium to prevent data loss.

8. Выпраўленне непаладак

праблемаМагчымая прычынаРашэнне
Прылада не распазнаецца камп'ютарам.Loose USB connection, faulty cable, uninitialized/unformatted drive, insufficient power (rare for 2.5" enclosures).Ensure USB cable is securely connected. Try a different USB port or cable. Check Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drive needs initialization/formatting.
Павольная хуткасць перадачы дадзеных.Connected to a USB 2.0 port, drive issues, fragmented data.Ensure connection to a USB 3.0 port (usually blue). Check the health of your internal hard drive. Defragment the drive if it's an HDD.
Cannot access data after entering PIN.Incorrect PIN entered, drive not properly seated.Re-enter PIN carefully. Ensure the hard drive is correctly installed inside the enclosure.
Падчас працы корпус награваецца.Normal operation, heavy data transfer.This is normal, especially during prolonged use or heavy data transfer. Ensure adequate airflow around the device. If it becomes excessively hot, disconnect and allow it to cool.

9. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

АсаблівасцьСпецыфікацыя
Нумар мадэліGD-25LK01 (88884065)
МаркаІнтэр-Тэк
Падтрымоўваны тып дыска2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD
Максімальны аб'ём захоўванняДа 2 ТБ
Абсталяванне інтэрфейсуUSB 3.0
Хуткасць перадачы даныхДа 5 Гбіт/с (USB 3.0 SuperSpeed)
ШыфраваннеAES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
МатэрыялPlastic with Aluminum Frame
КолерЧорны
Памеры прадукту (Д х Ш х У)15.2 х 7.5 х 1.5 см (5.98 х 2.95 х 0.59 цалі)
Вага прадмета85 грам (0.19 фунта)
Максімальная колькасць падтрымоўваных прылад1

10. Гарантыя і падтрымка

This product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Inter-Tech webсайт для атрымання падрабязных гарантыйных умоў.

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or inquiries regarding your Inter-Tech Argus GD-25LK01, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer directly. Contact information can typically be found on the product packaging or the official Inter-Tech webсайт.

Калі ласка, захавайце доказы пакупкі для прэтэнзій па гарантыі.

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