StarTech Com SDOCK2U33 USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5-3.5 Inch SATA HDD Dock with UASP User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- StarTech com
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SDOCK2U33 USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5-3.5 Inch SATA HDD Dock with UASP
User Manual
USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5/3.5in SATA HDD Dock
with UASP
SDOCK2U33
SDOCK2U33 USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5-3.5 Inch SATA HDD Dock with UASP
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residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
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Product Overview
Front View
Rear View
Introduction
Packaging Contents
- 1 x USB 3.0 to dual 2.5/3.5 in. SATA hard drive docking station
- 1 x USB 3.0 cable
- 1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
- 1 x instruction manual
System Requirements
- Computer system with available USB 3.0 (5 Grit/s) port or USB 2.0 (480Mbps) port
- Up to two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA Hard Drives (HDD) or Solid State Drives (SSD)
Installation
WARNING! Hard drives and docking stations require careful handling. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and docking station with caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
Docking Station Installation
- Connect the Dock to an available power outlet, using the provided power adapter.
- Connect the Dock to your computer system, using the provided USB 3.0 cable.
Drive Installation
- Carefully align and insert the 2.5” or 3.5” SATA drive(s) you wish to dock in the desired hard drive slot on the docking station, such that the SATA power and data connectors on the drive are properly aligned with the corresponding connectors inside the hard drive slot.
- Press the power button(s) that correspond with the hard drive(s) you wish to access to turn the docking station on.
- Once the drives have been installed and the docking station has been powered on, the computer Operating System will automatically recognize the drive(s) and it will be accessible as though it were installed in the system internally.
Note: If your computer fails to automatically recognize your drive it is likely your drive has not been initialized or formatted correctly. (See Drive Initialization in Software operation for further instructions.)
Drive Removal
WARNING! Ensure your hard drive(s) has been disconnected from your
computer operating system prior to attempting drive removal. Failure to
properly disconnect your drive may result in lost data or drive damage. (See
Disconnecting the Hard Drive in Docking Station Operation for further
instructions.)
- Press the power button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove, in order to turn off the drive.
- Press the eject button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove.
- Carefully grasp the ejected drive and lift it upwards until the bottom of the drive has completely risen above the hard drive slot.
- Safely and carefully store your drive in a secure location. (See your hard drive manual for proper storage instructions.)
Docking Station Operation
Drive Initialization
Prior to using your installed drive, it will need to be initialized and
formatted to the operating system requirements in order for your computer
system to recognize it.
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From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7 / 8/ 8.1), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.
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A dialog window will automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive. Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating an “MBR” or “GPT” disk.
Note: GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives larger that 2TB but is not compatible with some older operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems. -
Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check the listed hard drive capacity to confirm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.
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Follow the on screen prompts to initialize the drive in the format of your choice.
LED Indicators
The docking station offers a power LED indicator (blue) and an activity LED
indicator (red) for each drive. When the drive is powered on, the Blue LED
Power indicator will illuminate. While the hard drive is being accessed, the
Red LED will flash. Do not remove your drive from the docking station while
the Red LED is flashing, as it could
damage to your drive, resulting in data loss.
Disconnecting the Hard Drive
Windows
- Select the “Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the task bar.
- Select the storage device from the list that appears.
- Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.
Note: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notification that it is safe to do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, please remove the drive from the docking station. (See Drive Removal.)
Mac OS X
To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the
USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.
Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the drive from the docking station.
Specifications
| Host Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| External Connectors | 1 x USB 3.0 B female |
| Internal Connectors | 2 x SATA DATA (7 pin) + Power (15 pin) reciprocal |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | USB 3.0: 5 Grit/s |
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References
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