Startech MST30C2HDPPD User Manual
USB-C™ Docking Station for Laptops - Hard
Drive Bay - MST and Power Delivery - 4K
MST30C2HDPPD
*actual product may vary from photos
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For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/MST30C2HDPPD.
Manual Revision: 06/16/2017
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
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Instruction manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
Packaging contents .................................................................................................................................. 1
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Product diagram ................................................................................................. 2
Front view ....................................................................................................................................................2
Rear view ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ................................................................. 3
About USB-C ........................................................................................................ 3
Install an internal 2.5 in. hard drive .............................................................. 3
Install the docking station ............................................................................... 5
Power the docking station .................................................................................................................... 5
Install and use the docking station..................................................................................................... 5
About the docking station ports ......................................................................................................... 5
Connecting a drive to your computer ............................................................................................... 6
Prepare a drive for use .............................................................................................................................6
Installing remaining drivers................................................................................................................... 7
Charge a device .................................................................................................. 8
About the LED indicators ................................................................................. 9
Technical support ...............................................................................................10
Warranty information .......................................................................................10
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Introduction
Package contents
• 1x docking station
• 1x USB-C cable
• 4 x hard-drive mounting screws
• 1x universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
• 1x quick-start guide
Requirements
• Host laptop with an available USB-C port (to ensure full dock functionality, the host
USB-C port must support USB Power Delivery and DP alt mode)
Note: The docking station will still work if connected to a USB-C port that doesn’t
support Power Deliver (must still support DP Alt Mode). In this conguration, the
docking station will not provide power to your host laptop.
• A Phillips type screwdriver.
• An available AC electrical outlet.
• Up to two DisplayPort enabled display(s) with cables as needed (for additional
external displays) (4K-capable display is required to achieve 4K x 2K resolution, 4K is
also known as 4K x 2K).
• Any of the following operating systems:
Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8 / 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit).
• macOS 10.12, 10.11
*macOS does not support MST.
• Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements,
please visit www.StarTech.com/MST30C2HDPPD.
Notes:
• Not all USB-C ports support full functionality of the USB Type-C standard. Ensure
that your host USB-C port supports DP Alt mode, as well as USB Power Delivery.
• Video output capabilities are dependent on the video card and hardware
specications of your connected host laptop. Certain video cards have limited MST
or video support, while some monitors will also limit the available resolution.
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Product diagram
Front view
Rear view
DC power
input port
Instruction manual
headset port
USB 3.0 fast charge-
and-sync port
USB-C host
port
3.5 mm
Hard drive bay lock
DisplayPort
video ports
Gigabit RJ45
port
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HDD
activity LED
Power LED
USB 3.0 ports
Power
button
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