Sabrent DS-SC4B SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Sabrent
Table of Contents
Sabrent DS-SC4B SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station
FEATURES
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port with up to 1 0Gbps transfer speed.
- 4 x SATA 6Gbit/s 3.5″ hard-drive bays.
- High-quality aluminum for optimal heat dissipation and structural integrity.
- Hot-Swappable with 4 independent ON/OFF power switches.
- Locking key to prevent accidental bay opening, fully tray-less design.
- Built-in 90mm fan for additional cooling power.
- Built-in Kensington security slot.
- Auto-Switching external power supply: 100 to 240 volts.
- Main ON/OFF power switch.
- Fully backward compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1.
- NOTE: This multi-bay station does NOT do RAID arrays on its own.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Windows / Mac OS / Linux
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Sabrent 4-bay Hard-Drive tray-less docking station
- Auto-Switching AC-DC power adapter: 100~240VAC Input
- Power Cable
- USB Type-C to Type-A cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter
- Locking Key
- This quick installation guide
FRONT PANEL DETAIL
- Independent Power Switch
- Status LED
- Door Lock
- Door Handle
- Hard Drive Slot
BACK PANEL DETAIL
- USB Type-C 3.1 Generation 2 port – Connect to computer.
- Kensington Lock slot.
- 90mm cooling fan.
- 12V DC power input jack.
- Main power switch.
LED INDICATOR REFERENCE TABLE
Hard Drive inserted and Power DN| BLUE/ SOLID
Hard Drive was not inserted and Power DN| OFF
Accessing Hard Drive| PINK/ FLASHING
Hard Drive Error| OFF
Hard Drive Ejected from PC / PC Power OFF| RED/ SOLID
Independent Power ON| OFF
Main Power OFF| OFF
HOD INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Step 1: Pull the door handle on the front panel to open each individual
hard drive bay.
Step 2: Carefully insert the hard drive into the slot.
Step 3: Close the slot door and make sure it clicks into place. Use the
locking key to avoid accidentally opening the bay (optional).
Step 4: Connect the Sabrent docking station to your computer using the
USB Type-C cable. Depending on your computer, you may need to use the USB
Type-A to Type-C adapter.
Step 5: Connect the AC-DC power adapter to the wall outlet and to the
Sabrent docking station.
Step 6: Turn on the main power switch on the back of the unit. Turn ON /
OFF each hard drive individually with the switches on the front panel.
NOTE:
- Always use your operating system’s EJECT HARD DRIVE function before removing a disk, turning off your docking station, or opening any hard drive bay.
- This multi-bay station does NOT do RAID arrays on its own. You can still do RAID arrays via software. For instance, using Microsoft Storage Spaces.