SABRENT DS-2BCR USB Type-c To Dual 3.5 Inch Sata and Raid Docking Station Owner’s Manual
- September 18, 2024
- Sabrent
Table of Contents
USB TYPE-C T0 DUAL 3.5″/2.5” SATA AND RAID DOCKING
STATION
(WITH CARD READERS AND USB TYPE-A PORT)
MODEL: DS-28CR
WINDOWS / MAC 0S / LINUX
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
FEATURES
- Use your SSD or mechanical disks in single mode or in a RAID array.
- Solid and durable metal construction with two removable HD trays.
- Compatible with 2.5” and 3.5” SATA Ill disks (back-compatible with SATA I and II).
- Locking key included to prevent the accidental removal of the HD trays during operation.
- Fast and reliable USB Type-C interface with a transfer speed of up to 1000 MB/s.
- Built-in cooling fan for temperature control and to extend the lifespan of the disks.
- Supports RAID 0, 1, JBOD (sequential), and single mode.
- Convenient front USB 3 Type-A expansion port.
- Read and write CFast 2.0 cards with a speed of up to 550 MB}/s.
- Read and write SD UHS-Il cards with a speed of up to 270 MB/s.
- Disks and memory cards are NOT included.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Windows / Mac / Linux
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A. Sabrent SATA-RAID HDD Docking Station with card readers.
B. 110~240V AC to 12V DC 4 AMP power adaptor.
C. HDD tray locking key.
D. Mounting screws for 3.5” and 2.5 disks.
E. USB Type-C cable.
F. Quick user guide.
FRONT PANEL DETAIL
A. Status LED
B. Door Lock
C. USB 3.2 Port
D. CFast 2.0 Port
E. SD Port
F. Hard Drive Slot
BACK PANEL DETAIL
G. USB Type-C 3.2 Generation 2 port
Connect to computer.
H. RAID mode switch. 1. Cooling fan.
J. 12V DC power input jack.
K. Main power switch
L. SET button.
POWER REQUIREMENT
This docking station will not work without its AC-DC adaptor. In addition, the
unit will only work when the power switch in the back of the unit is in the ON
position.
A NOTE ON FILE SYSTEMS AND FORMATTING YOUR DISK
If you want to be able to read and write data to your disk with both Apple Mac
and Microsoft Windows operating systems, it is recommended that you format
your disk using the exFAT file system.
HOW TO CHANGE RAID MODES
Changing RAID modes will delete all data and require re-formatting of the
disks involved. Make sure to always back up your data.
If after changing the RAID mode, your disk is not accessible, you may have to
initialize it and format it for the first time.
RAID MODE SETTINGS REFERENCE
| RAID MODE | DIP SWITCHES |
|---|---|
RAID 0: It is a non-redundant data mapping technique that combines data
evenly across all disks. In this mode, disks are used simultaneously, which
increases performance dramatically. In this mode, disks will be viewed as one
single unit.
The total capacity available for the single unit created will be equal to the
smallest capacity of the disks being used. For example, if two different disks
are being used in RAID 0, one 500GB and one 2TB disk, only 500GB will be
available in the virtual RAID unit.
NOTE: If any one of the disks in the RAID array fails, all data across
all disks will be lost.
RAID 1: It consists of two disks storing duplicate copies of the same
data. In this mode, the data is written to both disks simultaneously. There is
no performance increase in this mode. However, in return it provides the most
safety because the data is replicated to all disks.
LARGE / JBOD / SEQUENTIAL: It combines both hard disks into a single
logical unit. Unlike stripping, it writes data to the first disk until it
reaches its full capacity. Once the first disk is full, it begins to write
data to the second disk. This type of disk spanning does not increase the
performance of the combined disks, nor does it provide any safety.
CLEAR: All disks will be recognized and behave as single, independent
units.
DISK INSTALLATION
Slide the latching mechanism on the left hand side of the disk’s tray to the
left.
This will release the handle and it will allow you to pull out the tray.
Place
the disk inside the tray and secure it with the provided screws. The
installation for 2.5” and 3.5” disks is different. Make sure you are using the
correct set of screws and that you secure the disk to the correct location.
POWER REQUIREMENT
Once the disk is secured to the tray with the screws, insert it back into the
docking station. Make sure you put disk #1 on top and disk #2 below.
LED INDICATORS
STATE| DISK #1 – LED|
DISK #2 – LED
---|---|---
READY| SOLID BLUE| SOLID BLUE
READING / WRINTING| BLINKING BLUE| BLINKING BLUE
ERROR OR NO DISK| SOLID RED| SOLID RED
DISK IN SLEEP MODE| LED IS OFF| LED IS OFF
RAID 1 REBUIOLDING| SLOW BLINKING-TWICE PER SECOND| SLOW BLINKING TWICE PER
SECOND