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This Quick Start Guide covers getting started with the Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter (ST-UCHSEM ST-UCHSEK).

How to install an SSD in the Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter

The solid-state drive (SSD) is not included. The M.2 Serial ATA (SATA) SSD Card Enclosure supports SATA M.2 SSD only and does not work with Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) drives.

1. To install the SSD, slide off the backside cover on the adapter to open the M.2 SATA SSD Card Enclosure.

   

2. Remove the screw and position it in the notch on the opposite side of the pins.

   

3. Insert the SSD faceup with the pins aligned, following the THIS SIDE UP marking, and push down on the screw to secure it into place.

   

4. Once the SSD is secured, slide the cover back onto the adapter.

   

5. If using a new SSD, please ensure to format the drive upon installation.

How to set up the Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter

1. Connect to a laptop: plug the adapter's USB-C (Universal Serial Bus Type-C) Connector into a USB-C port on your laptop or other host device.

   

2. Use the USB-C Power Delivery (PD) Port to charge your device, up to 85W max. output. About 15W is used for the adapter's operation.

   

3. Use the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port to output 4K HDMI to an external monitor or display, up to 60Hz. A direct HDMI to HDMI connection is required.

   

4. Use the USB-A (Universal Serial Bus Type-A) data ports to connect two Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, up to 10 Gbps. The USB-A ports do not support charging or compact disc (CD) readers, including the Apple SuperDrive.

   

USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter ports and controls

• USB-C Connector: connects the adapter to your laptop.
• HDMI Video Port (4K@60Hz): requires a direct HDMI to HDMI connection.
• 2X USB-A 3.1 Ports (10 Gbps): data ports. Do not support charging or CD readers, including the Apple SuperDrive.
• USB-C PD Port (85W Max. Output): the USB-C charging port. About 15W is used for the adapter's operation.
• M.2 SATA SSD Card Enclosure: only compatible with SATA M.2 drive. Does not work with NVMe drives. SSD not included.

Important notes for the USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter

• USB-C charging port will not support data transfer or video output.
• The M.2 SATA SSD Card Enclosure is only compatible with SATA M.2 drive.
• If using a new SSD, please ensure to format the drive upon installation.