Overview:

TQ-M12H Portable
The DataTale Portable 3.5-inch HDD Enclosure provides easy access and convenient travel for your hard drive. It can be connected to any host computer via the new SATA II (eSATA), USB, Firewire 1394a, 1394b interfaces. It works seamlessly with the DataTale 2-Bay and 4-Bay RAID Systems as the Backup Kit.

Targeting power users and professionals, DataTale Portable 3.5-inch HDD Enclosure is easy to use with any 3.5-inch hard drive with USB, eSATA, 1394a, and 1394b interfaces. It partners well with the DataTale 2-Bay & 4-Bay RAID Systems for a more comprehensive Backup Kit! DataTale RAID Systems under JBOD or Mirror mode allow you to use the enclosure to access data from individual drives while on the move.

The DataTale Portable 3.5-inch HDD Enclosure's unique Hot Swap function allows for multiple hard drive connector options. The open-back design is suitable for those who have multiple HDDs, and the aluminum casing makes heat dissipation more efficient avoiding the need for fans thus reducing noise.

User Friendly Installation
DataTale Portable 3.5-inch HDD Enclosure utilizes the SmartGuider* to simplify HDD installation, enable trayless HDD positioning and effortless HDD replacement when necessary.

Multiple Interfaces
No matter what type of interfaces are equipped with your computer, the DataTale Portable 3.5-inch Enclosure can be easily connected to your computer right out of the box. It comes with key universal interfaces including: 1394a, 1394b, USB 2.0, and eSATA.

Special Features
The DataTale Portable 3.5-inch Enclosure features an outstanding mechanical design with rugged aluminum elegance allowing for more efficient heat dissipation. An LED-Integrated Power Button indicates the current power status and data access. The durable casing with edged design helps prevent sliding and stabilize positioning. Plus the no fan design reduces the dimension of the case and noise significantly.

Features:

• Supports SATA II compliant HDDs, fully backward compatible with SATA 1.0 and SATA 1.0a compliant HDDs
• Allows unique HDD Hot Swap function
• Suitable for often HDD swapping with an open-back design
• Combines enclosure and 1394 repeater functionality (Daisy chain)
• Enable simplified HDD installation, trayless HDD positioning, and HDD replacement with SmartGuider
• Maintains optimum temperature and more efficient heat dissipation with rugged aluminum housing
• Reduces noise and dimension of the case significantly due to the no fan design
• Sits stably on a desktop with lasso feet on both edges
• Secures HDD's position when the HDD is moved around with Twist Locks
• Prevents damages from over-tightened HDDs with auto-limiting segmented screws
• Reduces power consumption with HDD spin up/down support
• Monitors current power status and data access with an LED-Integrated Power Button

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	TQ-M12H
Interface	USB 2.0 (up to 480Mbps )
(Data Transfer Speed)	IEEE 1394a (up to 400Mbps)
	IEEE 1394b (up to 800Mbps)
	eSATA (up to 3000Mbps)
HDD Support	3.5" HDD with SATA interface (support of SATA II and 1.0 / 1.a)
Connector	USB mini-B receptacle x 1
	9-Pin 1394b bilingual connectors x 2
	6-Pin 1394a connector x 1
	eSATA connector (shielded SATA II connector) x 1
LED	Power On / Access
Dimension (LxWxH)	183x 127 x 40 MM
Weight (without HDD)	415 G
Power Supply	Output: 12V / 1.5A
	Input: 100~240V
	Universal AC / DC adapter