Sabrent DS-4SSD 2.5 Hard Drive SSD Docking Station Fan User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Sabrent
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Sabrent DS-4SSD 2.5 Hard Drive SSD Docking Station Fan
The Sabrent DS-4SSD SATA Hard Drive Docking Station enables you to access 2.5 hard drives, without the frustration of assembling hard drive enclosures. Just insert a 2.5 SATA hard drive into the docking station, and quickly access the drive contents or transfer files. Plug & Play mounting allows simple swapping of drives and USB 3.0 will transfer your files at speeds up to 5Gbps.
FEATURES
Four hard drives simultaneously
- Hot Swappable / Plug and Play
- Tool-free installation.
- Transfer speeds up to 5Gbps.
- Supports 2.5 SATA I/ 11/111 HOD and SSD.
- LED indicator for power and HOD access.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 1x Docking Station
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Detachable Fan
- 1x USB 3.0 Data Cable
- 1x User Manual
PARTS OF THE DOCKING STATION
- Hard drive slots
- Power Switch
- HOD Slots LEDs
- Built In Fan Switch
- Built In Fan
- USB Cable Interface
- Power Cable Interface
USING THE DOCKING STATION
To use the Docking Station follow these steps
- Insert power cable and USB 3.0 cable into the Docking Station.
- Plug the power cable into an appropriate power source.
Plug the USB 3.0 cable into a USB port on your computer
Note
To obtain the fastest speeds, you will need to plug into a USB 3.0 port,
although the Docking Station is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1,
with their corresponding speeds. Insert up to (4) 2.5″ hard drives into the
drive bay.
LED INSTRUCTIONS AND INDICATICATORS
- The 4 horizontal LEDs each correspond, in order, with the docking ports. G) slot, the top LED, slot, the 2nd LED, slot, the 3rd LED, slot, the 4th LED.
- If no drives are plugged in, all the lights will be off.
- When drives are inserted, the light associated with the port the drive is plugged into will be lit.
- The corresponding LED with flash when data is being read or written to the drive inserted in the port.
My Computer Will Not Recognize My Docking Station
- Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to your Docking Station and computer.
- Try connecting the Docking Station to a different USB port on your computer or laptop.
- Make sure you have the most recent updates for your operating system.
- Make sure your power outlet is working.
- Plug your USB device directly into a USB port on your computer (if plugged into a USB hub).
- If your computer still does not recognize the device, please contact Sabrent support.
Connection Is Slow
Make sure the Docking Station is connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. While the Docking Station is backwards compatible, when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port the Docking Station will operate at slower speeds.
Power Issues
Try the power adapter on a different power outlet. Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to the Docking Station. Docking Station Disconnects From Computer: Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to your Docking Station and computer. Connect the power adapter to the Docking Station and a working power outlet. Try connecting the Docking Station to a different USB port on your computer. Check your computer’s sleep or standby settings.