Build your own hi-performance external drive with an
AcomData 2163 Hard Drive Enclosure.
Available in USB 2.0 and USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo models, 2163 Enclosures
feature aluminum alloy cases; horizontal or vertical placement; fanless
operation; hot plug capability; and a chassis design that makes installing a
hard drive quick and easy.
2163 Enclosures support IDE and EIDE drives with ATA-133/100/66/33
interfaces, including PIO mode 4.
Key Features
USB 2.0 & FireWire
AcomData 2163 Enclosures are available in USB
2.0, and USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo models, for great performance and
flexibility.
Vertical or Horizontal
The compact aluminum alloy enclosure can be placed either horizontally or
vertically. Detachable zinc alloy stand and rubber feet are included.
On-Off Swttch
You can turn this hot-pluggable drive on and off as needed––while your
computer is running––to conserve electricity.
48-bit Logical Block Addressing
With 48-bit LBA, the 2163 supports the highest capacity IDE/EIDE drives
available today––and for years to come.
Near-Silent Operation
The 2163 Enclsoure dissipates heat so efficiently it doesn’t need a fan.
It's so quiet, you'll barely notice it.
Easy Installation
With the simple, fully illustrated instructions in the User's Guide,
installation is quick––and easier than you might think.
Plug & Play Setup
On most systems, installation involves nothing
more than connecting the interface cable, plugging in the power cord, and
turning on the Drive.
Windows 98SE users will need to install the driver software CD (included). See
the User's Guide for complete instructions.
| Model
No. |
Interface |
Interface
Transfer Rate (max.) |
| HDEXXU2E3 |
USB
2.0 |
480
Mbps |
| HDEXXU2FE3 |
USB
2.0 & FireWire |
480
Mbps/400 Mbps |
System Requirements
Windows
- Minimum 233 MHz Pentium or equivalent processor (Celeron,
AMD, etc)
- Windows XP (Home, Professional, x64,
Media Center),, 2000, Me, or 98SE
- Available USB 2.0* port or FireWire port
Mac
- Power Macintosh (G5, G4, Blue & White G3) iBook
or iMac
- Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS 10.x
- Available USB 2.0* port or FireWire port
* This device is backward compatible with USB
1.1. However, if you connect the device to a USB 1.1 port it will operate at USB
1.1 speeds (up to 12 Mbps)
In the box
- AcomData 2163 Hard Drive Enclosure
- USB cable
- 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
(with model HDEXXU2FE3 only)
- AC adapter and power cord
- USB 2.0 Driver CD
- Rubber feet
- Comprehensive, printed User's Guide
- Warranty Registration Card 1 Year
