509 Hard Drive
Enclosures
For 3.5" IDE/EIDE hard drives

Turn your 3.5" IDE (ATA) hard disk drive into a high-performance external data storage and backup system.

Available in USB 2.0, FireWire and USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo models, 509 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.

509 Enclosures support IDE and EIDE drives with ATA-133/100/66/33 interfaces, including PIO mode 4.

Features

USB 2.0 & FireWire
AcomData 509 Enclosures are available in USB 2.0, FireWire, 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 509 supports the highest capacity IDE/EIDE drives available today––and for years to come.
Near-Silent Operation
The 509 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.
Configurations
Model No. Interface Interface Transfer Rate (max.)
HDEXXU2E3 USB 2.0 480 Mbps
HDEXXFE3 FireWire 400 Mbps
HDEXXU2FE3 USB 2.0 & FireWire 480 Mbps/400 Mbps

Product Sheets (with full specifications)
509 Hard Drive Enclosures Product Sheet (for all models) (PDF: 384 KB)


User's Guide
Download the User's Guide (for all models) (PDF: 2.5 MB)


Frequently Asked Questions
"What's faster, USB 2.0 or FireWire?" "Can I use a USB 1.x connection with a USB 2.0 Drive?" For answers to these and other common questons about AcomData 509 Hard Drive Enclosures, click here.

System Requirements
Windows PCs
Minimum 233 MHz Pentium or equivalent processor (Celeron, AMD, etc)
• Windows Vista (Ultimate, Premium, Basic, Business and Enterprise)
• Windows XP (Home, Pro, pro x64, Media Center and Tablet PC)

• Windows 2000

• Windows ME
• Windows 98SE
Available USB 2.0* port or FireWire port
Mac
G3 (or later) PowerPC processor or Intel processor.
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)
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.
Package Contents
AcomData 509 Hard Drive Enclosure
Stand
USB cable
(USB 2.0 and Combo models)
6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
(FireWire and Combo models)
AC adapter and power cord
Hard disk drive mounting screws
Rubber feet
(for horizontal placement)
USB 2.0 driver for Windows 98SE
PDF User's Guide
Installation Guide
Warranty Registration Card

Warranty
One year limited warranty