1. تعارف
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ICY BOX IB-254U3 External USB 3.0 Enclosure. This device is designed to house a 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD), transforming it into a portable external storage solution with high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity and UASP support.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage.
2. پيڪيج مواد
- ICY BOX IB-254U3 Enclosure
- سلڪون حفاظتي آستين
- USB 3.0 ڪيبل
- استعمال ڪندڙ جو دستياب (ھي دستاويز)
3. پراڊڪٽ ختمview
The ICY BOX IB-254U3 features a durable aluminum housing for efficient heat dissipation and a removable silicone sleeve for added protection. It supports 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 9.5mm in height and offers tool-free installation for convenience.

تصوير 1: سامهون view of the ICY BOX IB-254U3 external enclosure, encased in its protective silicone sleeve.

تصوير 2: ويجهو تصوير view of the USB 3.0 port and the green LED indicator on the side of the enclosure.
4. سيٽ اپ ۽ تنصيب
Follow these steps to install your 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into the ICY BOX IB-254U3 enclosure.
- سلڪون آستين هٽايو: Gently slide the silicone protective sleeve off the aluminum enclosure.
- Open Enclosure: Slide the internal tray out from the aluminum housing. This is a tool-free process.
- Install HDD/SSD: Connect your 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD to the SATA connector on the internal tray. Ensure the drive is securely seated. The enclosure supports drives up to 9.5mm in height.
- Secure Drive: If a protective film is provided, apply it to the underside of the drive's PCB to prevent short circuits.
- بند ٿيل احاطو: Carefully slide the internal tray, with the installed drive, back into the aluminum housing until it clicks into place.
- Re-attach Silicone Sleeve: Slide the silicone protective sleeve back onto the enclosure for enhanced protection.

Image 3: The ICY BOX IB-254U3 enclosure with the silicone sleeve removed, revealing the aluminum casing and the internal drive tray partially visible.

تصوير 4: مٿي کان هيٺ تائين view of the ICY BOX IB-254U3 enclosure with the internal drive tray fully inserted into the aluminum housing.

تصوير 5: زاويه view of the ICY BOX IB-254U3 enclosure with the silicone protective sleeve fully re-attached, ready for use.
5. آپريٽنگ هدايتون
5.1 ڪمپيوٽر سان ڳن Connectڻ
Use the provided USB 3.0 cable to connect the enclosure to an available USB port on your computer (PC, Mac, or Linux system). For optimal performance, connect to a USB 3.0 port.
- Connect the micro-B end of the USB 3.0 cable to the enclosure's port.
- Connect the standard USB-A end of the cable to your computer's USB port.
5.2 LED اشارو
The enclosure features an LED indicator:
- سڪل سائو: Indicates the enclosure is powered on and connected.
- چمڪندڙ سائو: Indicates data activity (read/write operations) on the installed drive.
5.3 Drive Recognition and Formatting
Upon connecting, your operating system should automatically detect the new storage device. If the drive is new, it may need to be initialized, partitioned, and formatted before use. Refer to your operating system's documentation for instructions on disk management.
5.4 UASP سپورٽ
The IB-254U3 supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), which can significantly increase data transfer speeds, especially with SSDs, when connected to a UASP-enabled USB 3.0 port on a compatible operating system (e.g., Windows 8/10/11, macOS, Linux).
6. سار سنڀال
- صفائي: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the enclosure. Avoid liquid cleaners or abrasive materials.
- اسٽوريج: انڪوزر کي سڌي سج جي روشني ۽ انتهائي گرمي پد کان پري ٿڌي، سڪل جاءِ تي رکو.
- سنڀالڻ: While the silicone sleeve provides protection, avoid dropping or subjecting the enclosure to strong impacts.
- محفوظ هٽائڻ: Always safely eject or unmount the drive from your operating system before disconnecting the USB cable to prevent data corruption.
7. مسئلا حل ڪرڻ
- ڊرائيو نه ملي:
- پڪ ڪريو ته USB ڪيبل محفوظ طور تي انڪلوزر ۽ ڪمپيوٽر ٻنهي سان ڳنڍيل آهي.
- ڪوشش ڪريو ڪنھن USBئي USB پورٽ سان پنھنجي ڪمپيوٽر تي.
- Verify that the HDD/SSD is correctly installed and seated within the enclosure's SATA connector.
- پنهنجي ڪمپيوٽر جي ڊسڪ مئنيجمينٽ (ونڊوز) يا ڊسڪ يوٽيلٽي (macOS) کي چيڪ ڪريو ته ڊرائيو سڃاتي وئي آهي پر شروع نه ڪئي وئي آهي يا فارميٽ نه ڪئي وئي آهي.
- Test the HDD/SSD in another enclosure or directly connect it to a computer (if possible) to rule out drive failure.
- سست ڊيٽا منتقلي جي رفتار:
- Ensure you are connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. USB 2.0 ports will operate at significantly lower speeds.
- Verify that your operating system and drivers support UASP for optimal performance.
- Check the health and fragmentation status of your installed HDD/SSD.
- LED اشاري روشني نه ٿي:
- Confirm the USB cable is properly connected and providing power.
- ڪو ٻيو USB پورٽ يا ڪيبل آزمايو.
8. وضاحتون
| خاصيت | وصف |
|---|---|
| ماڊل | IB-254U3 |
| برانڊ | برفاني باڪس |
| ڊرائيو مطابقت | 2.5 انچ SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD |
| وڌ ۾ وڌ ڊرائيو اوچائي | 9.5 ملي ميٽر |
| اندروني انٽرفيس | SATA III (up to 6 Gbit/s) |
| خارجي انٽرفيس | USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbit/s) with UASP |
| مواد | Aluminum, Plastic, Silicone |
| طول و عرض (L x W x H) | 12.7 x 8.2 x 1.7 سينٽي |
| وزن | 170 جي |
| آپريٽنگ سسٽم جي حمايت | ونڊوز، ميڪوس، لينڪس |
| بجلي جي فراهمي | USB طاقت |
9. وارنٽي ۽ سپورٽ
ICY BOX products are covered by a manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty information provided with your purchase or visit the official ICY BOX website. For technical support or further assistance, please contact your retailer or the ICY BOX customer support team.
وارنٽي دعويٰ لاءِ خريداري جو ثبوت رکو.





