StarTech Com SDOCK4U33 USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5 HDD Dock with UASP Instruction Manual

StarTech Com SDOCK4U33 USB 3.0 4-Bay 2.5 HDD Dock with UASP

Product Diagram

Front View

1. HDD #1 Power button/Activity LED
2. HDD #2 Power button/Activity LED
3. HDD #3 Power button/Activity LED
4. HDD #4 Power button/Activity LED
5. HDD #1 slot
6. HDD #2 slot
7. HDD #3 slot
8. HDD #4 slot
9. HDD #1 eject button
10. HDD #2 eject button
11. HDD #3 eject button
12. HDD #4 eject button

Rear View

1. Cooling Fan #2 speed control
2. USB 3.0 port
3. Power adapter port
4. Cooling Fan #1 speed control

Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB 3.0 4-bay 2.5/3.5” SATA SSD/HDD dock
• 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 Gbit/s) port or USB 2.0 port (480Mbps)
• Up to four 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

1. Connect the Dock to an available power outlet, using the provided power adapter.
2. Connect the Dock to your computer system, using the provided USB 3.0 cable.

Drive Installation

1. 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.
2. Press the power button that corresponds with the drive you would like to access.
3. 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/ejected 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.)

1. Turn off the drive by pressing the HDD Power/Activity button on the docking station that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove.
2. Press the eject button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove.
3. Carefully grasp the ejected drive and lift it upwards until the bottom of the drive has completely risen above the hard drive slot.
4. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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”.

4. 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.

Adjust Cooling Fan Speed
The docking station offers two hard drive cooling fans with adjustable speed control. To increase fan speed turn your desired Cooling fan control counterclockwise.

To decrease fan speed turn your desired Cooling fan control clockwise.

Disconnecting the Hard Drive

Windows

1. Select the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the taskbar.
2. Select the storage device from the list that appears.
3. 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

Technical Support

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees, or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

References

• StarTech.com | IT Pro's Trusted Source for Connectivity Accessories | Europe
• Drivers & Downloads | StarTech.com Support

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