StarTech.com SDOCK2U33 user manual

Contents

1. Product Overviewp. 4
2. Front Viewp. 4

   Rear View USB 3.0 port Power adapter port Power button / Power and Activity LED HDD1 Power button / Power and Activity LED HDD2 HDD1 eject button HDD2 eject…

3. Rear Viewp. 4

   USB 3.0 port Power adapter port Power button / Power and Activity LED HDD1 Power button / Power and Activity LED HDD2 HDD1 eject button HDD2 eject button Hard…

4. Introductionp. 5
5. System Requirementsp. 5

   Computer system with available USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/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)

6. Installationp. 5

   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…

7. Docking Station Installationp. 5

   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…

8. Drive Installationp. 5

   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…

9. Drive Removalp. 6

   WARNING! Ensure your hard drive(s) has been disconnected from your computer operating system prior to attempting drive removal. Failure to properly disconnect…

10. Docking Station Operationp. 7

    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…

11. Drive Initializationp. 7

    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…

12. LED Indicatorsp. 8

    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…

13. Disconnecting the Hard Drivep. 8

    Windows 1. Select the “Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the task bar. 2. Select the storage device from the list that appears. 3. Wait…

14. Specificationsp. 9

    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…

15. Technical Supportp. 10

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

16. Warranty Informationp. 10

    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…