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SATDOCKU3S
Instruction Manual
USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking
Station
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA
Hard Drive Docking Station for
2.5”/3.5” SATA Hard Drives
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FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no g
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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents.....................................................................1 System Requirements .................................................................1 Front View ....................................................................................2 Rear View ....................................................................................2 Installation ...............
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Introduction The StarTech.com SATDOCKU3S USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station delivers full and instant access to any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive (SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps), without having to mount the drive inside a computer or install it into an external enclosure. Connected through a single USB 3.0 SuperSpeed or USB 2.0 HighSpeed connection, the hard drive docking station provides a convenient, plug-and-play storage solution. Packaging Contents • 1 x SATDOCKU3S hard drive docking station • 1 x
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Front View Hard Drive Hard Drive slot Eject button Power Button Power/Activity LED Rear View USB 3.0 type B connector (Host) DC Power connector 2
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Installation WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle storage devices with caution. Hardware Installation 1. Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive dock to a power outlet. 2. Insert a 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive into the top loading slot. Make sure that the connectors on the hard drive are facing the same corner of the slot that has a cutout in the door. The
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Using the Storage Device Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will first need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel. Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to confirm it’s the correct hard drive) and then ri
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The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy” with a drive letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My Computer. If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the drive should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within My Computer. 5
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Specifica tions Bus Interface USB 3.0 1 x USB 3.0 type-B Connectors 1 x DC Power LEDs 1 x Power/Activity Chipset ID LucidPort USB300 Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps 2.5” or 3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps Compatible Hard Drives with capacity up to 2TB (500GB for 2.5”) Power Adapter 12VDC, 2.5A, center positive Dimensions 145.0mm x 93.0mm x 65.0mm Weight 410g Compatible Operating Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Systems (32/64-bit), Linux 6
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Technical Support 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, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is backed by a one year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the
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