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Orico DDL35

ORICO 3.5" Type-C Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

Model: DDL35 | Brand: Orico

1. Introduction

The ORICO 3.5" Type-C Hard Drive Enclosure is designed to provide external storage for 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDDs and SSDs, supporting capacities up to 18TB. It features a durable Metal+ABS construction for efficient heat dissipation, a smart chip with TRIM and UASP protocols for high-speed data transfer (up to 450MB/s), and an intelligent 10-minute auto-sleep mode to extend drive lifespan. This enclosure offers versatile connectivity with 2-in-1 data cables for various devices and includes a 12V/2A power adapter for stable operation.

Product demonstration video showing the ORICO external hard drive enclosure being used to expand storage for an iPad, including installation of an HDD.

2. Setup Instructions

2.1. Package Contents

Before you begin, please ensure all items are present in the package:

  • 1 x Hard Drive Enclosure
  • 1 x Data Cable
  • 1 x Power Adapter (only included with 3.5-inch HDD enclosures)
  • 1 x User Manual
Package contents list for the ORICO 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure, showing the enclosure, instruction book, certificate, box, power adapter, and data cable.
Package contents for the ORICO 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosure.

2.2. Hard Drive Installation (Tool-Free)

  1. Gently press the hard drive enclosure and slide open the back cover.
  2. Align the hard drive interface (SATA) with the enclosure's connector and insert the hard drive.
  3. Slide the back cover closed until it clicks into place.
Hands installing a 3.5-inch HDD into the ORICO enclosure, demonstrating tool-free installation.
Tool-free installation of a 3.5-inch HDD into the enclosure.

2.3. Connecting to Your Device

The enclosure supports both USB3.0 and Type-C connections. Use the appropriate cable for your device:

  • For USB-A ports (PC, Projector, Router): Use the Type-C to A data cable.
  • For USB-C ports (Phone, iPad, Notebook): Use the Type-C to C data cable.
Diagram illustrating the 2-in-1 data cable options: Type-C to A (for PC, Projector, Router) and Type-C to C (for Phone, iPad, Notebook).
2-in-1 Data Cable options for various devices.

For 3.5-inch hard drive enclosures, connect the 12V/2A power adapter to the enclosure and then to a power outlet. Turn on the power switch on the enclosure.

Image showing the power adapter and the enclosure connected to a monitor, highlighting strong power and stable connection with over-current, over-voltage, leakage, and short-circuit protection.
Connecting the power adapter for stable operation.

2.4. Initializing a New Hard Drive

If you are using a brand new hard drive, it needs to be initialized and formatted before it can be used. Please refer to your operating system's documentation for instructions on how to initialize and format a new disk.

3. Operating Instructions

3.1. Data Transfer

Once connected, the hard drive enclosure will appear as an external drive on your computer or compatible device. You can drag and drop files to transfer data, or use your system's file management tools.

3.2. Auto-Sleep Function

The enclosure features a 10-minute intelligent auto-sleep mode. If the drive is inactive for 10 minutes, it will automatically enter sleep mode to conserve power and extend the hard drive's lifespan. The drive will wake up automatically upon access.

Image showing a laptop with '10 Mins Starting Auto-sleep function' text, illustrating intelligent and durable features.
Intelligent 10-minute auto-sleep function.

3.3. Universal Compatibility

The ORICO enclosure is universally compatible with various operating systems and devices, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Image showing universal compatibility with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems, and compatibility with 2.5-inch/3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD, explicitly stating incompatibility with IDE Hard Disk.
Compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and various devices like PCs, TVs, Projectors, and PS4/5.

4. Maintenance

4.1. Safe Device Removal

Always ensure that your computer has finished saving and accessing data before removing the hard drive enclosure. Removing the drive while it is still transferring or saving data can lead to data corruption or loss. Use your operating system's