StarTech.com M2E1BRU31C, Quick Start Manual

Quick-Start Guide

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Manual Revision: December 18, 2019 6:37 PM

Product Diagram (M2E1BRU31C)

Exterior

Component

Function 

1

Power LED

• 

Solid:

 Indicates that the 

Enclosure

 is receiving 

power.

• 

Flashing:

 Indicates that the 

Drive

 activity.

2

USB-C Port

•  Used to connect the 

Enclosure 

to the 

Host 

Computer

.

Interior

Component

Function 

3

Drive-Bay Screws x 4

•  Used to secure the 

Drive Bay Cover

 in the 

Enclosure

.

4

Drive Connector

•  Used to connect the 

Drive

 to the 

Enclosure

.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C IP67 Rugged NVMe Enclosure

5

Adjustable Drive 

Length Holes

•  Used to accommodate different drive lengths.

6

Drive-Mount Screw/

Nut

•  Used to secure the 

Drive

 to the 

Enclosure

.

Requirements

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M2E1BRU31C

Installation

Warning! 

Drives should be handled carefully, especially when they’re transported. If 

you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result.

Installing an 80 mm Drive

1.  Using the 

Torx Screwdriver 

(included), remove the 

Drive-Cover Screws

 (x 4) from 

the bottom of the 

Enclosure

 and remove the

 Cover Plate

.

2.  Place the 

Drive

 next to the 

Drive Tray

 and align the screw groove on the 

Drive

 with 

the 

Adjustable Drive Length Holes

 on the 

Drive Tray

.

3.  Use the 

Torx Screwdriver 

and to remove the 

Drive-Mount Screw 

from the 

Enclosure

.

4.  Gently slide the connector on the 

Drive

 (on a 30-degree angle) into the 

Drive 

Connector

 on the 

Enclosure

.

Note: 

The connector on your drive is keyed so that it only fits one way.

5.  Lightly push the 

Drive

 down into position on the circuit board.

6.  Insert the 

Drive-Mount Screw

 through the screw groove on the 

Drive

 and into the 

Drive-Mount Screw Hole 

on the

 Enclosure

. 

7.  Using the 

Torx Screwdriver

 tighten the 

Drive-Mount Screw

, being careful not to 

over-tighten.

8.  Place the 

Cover Plate

 back onto the bottom on the 

Enclosure

. Make sure that the 

Cover Plate

 is properly aligned with the top of the 

Enculosure

 creating a tight seal 

and that nothing is obstructing the 

Cover Plate

, in order to provide a water and 

dust resistance seal.

9.  Insert the 

Drive-Cover Screws

 back into the four corner on the bottom of the 

Enclosure

.

6

4

5

3

1

2