StarTech.com 8STSDOCK2U33 Manuale utente
Manual Revision: 08/31/2016
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SDOCK2U33
USB 3.0 to Dual 2.5/3.5in SATA HDD Dock
with UASP
*actual product may vary from photos
Instruction Manual
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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Docking Station Installation.................................................................................................................. 2
Drive Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Drive Removal.........................................................................................3
Docking Station Operation...................................................................4
Drive Initialization .................................................................................................................................... 4
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................. 5
Disconnecting the Hard Drive.............................................................................................................. 5
Specications..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information............................................................................7
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Product Overview
Front View
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 button
Hard drive #1 slot
Hard drive #2 slot
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x USB 3.0 to dual 2.5/3.5 in. SATA hard drive docking station
• 1 x USB 3.0 cable
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
• 1 x instruction manual
System Requirements
• Computer system with available USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) port or USB 2.0 port (480Mbps)
• Up to two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA Hard Drives (HDD) or Solid State Drives (SSD)
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit),
Apple® Mac® OS 9.x/10, Google™ Chrome OS, or Linux®
Installation
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 drive and
docking station with caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an
anti-static strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any
static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the
computer case) for several seconds.
Docking Station Installation
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 cable.
Drive Installation
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 and data
connectors on the drive are properly aligned with the corresponding connectors
inside the hard drive slot.
2. Press the power button(s) that correspond with the hard drive(s) you wish to access
to turn the docking station on.
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3. Once the drives have been installed and the docking station has been powered on,
the computer Operating System will automatically recognize the drive(s) and it will
be accessible as though it were installed in the system internally.
Note: If your computer fails to automatically recognize your drive it is likely your
drive has not been initialized or formatted correctly. (See Drive Initialization in
Software operation for further instructions.)
Drive Removal
WARNING! Ensure your hard drive(s) has been disconnected from your computer
operating system prior to attempting drive removal. Failure to properly disconnect
your drive may result in lost data or drive damage. (See Disconnecting the Hard Drive
in Docking Station Operation for further instructions.)
1. Press the power button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove, in
order to turn o the drive.
2. Press the eject button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove.
3. Carefully grasp the ejected drive and lift it upwards until the bottom of the drive has
completely risen above the hard drive slot.
4. Safely and carefully store your drive in a secure location. (See your hard drive
manual for proper storage instructions.)
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Docking Station Operation
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 computer system to recognize it.
1. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer”(“Computer” in Vista/
7 / 8/ 8.1), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select
Disk Management from the left window panel.
2. A dialog window will automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an “MBR” or “GPT” disk.
Note: GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives larger that 2TB but is not
compatible with some older operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer
and older operating systems.
3. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check the listed hard
drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the
section that says “Unallocated” and select“New Partition”.
4. Follow the on screen prompts to initialize the drive in the format of your choice.
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LED Indicators
The docking station oers a power LED indicator (blue) and an activity LED indicator
(red) for each drive. When the drive is powered on, the Blue LED Power indicator
will illuminate. While the hard drive is being accessed, the Red LED will ash. Do not
remove your drive from the docking station while the Red LED is ashing, as it could
damage to your drive, resulting in data loss.
Disconnecting the Hard Drive
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 for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.
Note: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notication that it is safe to
do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe
to Remove Hardware message appears, please remove the drive from the docking
station. (See Drive Removal.)
Mac OS X
To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows
listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the
USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.
Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the drive from the docking station.
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Specications
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 Rate USB 3.0: 5 Gbit/s
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server
2008 R2/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit), Mac OS 9/10,
Linux, Google Chrome OS
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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
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 noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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