Dual-Bay Drive Docking Station for
2.5/3.5” SATA SSDs/HDDs - USB 3.0
SDOCK2U33V
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this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/SDOCK2U33V.
Manual Revision: 05/02/2017
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.
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Instruction manual
Table of Contents
Product diagram ....................................................................................1
Package contents ...................................................................................2
Requirements .........................................................................................2
About USB 3.1 Gen 1 ..............................................................................2
Connect the drive docking station ......................................................2
Insert a drive ...........................................................................................3
Prepare a drive for use ..........................................................................3
Windows® OS .............................................................................................................................................. 3
macOS ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
About the LED indicators ......................................................................5
Disconnect a drive .................................................................................5
Windows OS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
macOS ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Technical support ...................................................................................6
Warranty information ............................................................................6
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Product diagram
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Power LED
Drive A activity LED
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Drive B activity LED
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Drive B slot
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Drive A slot
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USB 3.0 Micro-B port
DC power port
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Power button
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Package contents
• 1 x drive docking station
• 1 x USB 3.0 cable
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
• 1 x quick-start guide
Requirements
• Computer system with USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
• Up to two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs
This drive docking station is OS independent and doesn’t require any additional drivers
or software.
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements, please visit
www.StarTech.com/SDOCK2U33V.
About USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard supports speeds of
up to 5Gbps.
Connect the drive docking station
1. Connect the universal power adapter to the DC power port on the drive docking
station and a power outlet.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 Micro-B port on the drive docking station
and a USB port on your computer.
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Insert a drive
Warning! You should handle your drives carefully, especially when you’re transporting
them. If you’re not careful with your drives, you may lose data as a result. Always
handle storage devices with caution. Make sure that you’re properly grounded
by wearing an anti-static strap. If an anti-static strap isn’t available, touch a large,
grounded metal surface for several seconds to discharge any built-up static electricity.
Caution! When you insert a second drive into the drive docking station, it resets. If
you’re accessing a drive in the docking station, wait for the drive activity LED to stop
blinking before you insert the second drive.
1. Align the SATA power and data connectors on a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA drive with the
connectors in drive slot A or drive slot B, and insert the drive into the slot.
2. If necessary, repeat step 1 to install a second drive.
3. Press the power button on the drive docking station.
When the drive docking station is turned on, the computer should automatically
recognize the drive and it should be accessible as though the drive were installed in
the system internally. If your computer fails to automatically recognize the drive, you
may need to initialize the drive. For more information, see the “Prepare a drive for use”
section.
Prepare a drive for use
Windows® OS
If you install a drive that already has data on it, after you connect the drive docking
station to your computer, the drive appears under My Computer or Computer with a
drive letter assigned to it. If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain any data,
you must prepare the drive for use.
Warning! When you complete the following steps, all of the data on your drive will be
deleted. If your drive has data on it that you require, you should create a backup le or
use a dierent drive.
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1. Depending on the version of Windows OS that you’re running, do one of the
following:
• On your desktop, right-click My Computer and click Manage.
• On your desktop, right-click Computer and click Manage.
• Click the Start button or Windows icon. Enter compmgmt.msc and press
Enter.
2. On the Computer Management screen, click Disk Management.
3. A dialog window appears and asks you to initialize the drive. Depending on the
version of Windows OS that you’re running, you have the option to create either an
MBR or a GPT disk.
Note: GPT (GUID partition) is required for drives that are larger than 2 TB, but GPT isn’t
compatible with some earlier versions of operating systems. MBR is supported by both
earlier and later versions of operating systems.
4. Locate the disk that is labeled Unallocated. To conrm that the drive is the correct
one, check the drive capacity.
5. Right-click the section of the window that says Unallocated and click New
Partition.
6. To initialize the drive in the format of your choice, complete the on-screen
instructions.
When the drive is successfully installed, it appears under My Computer or Computer
with a drive letter assigned to it.
macOS
If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain any data, you must prepare the
drive for use.
Warning! When you complete the following steps, you create a partition that uses the
entire drive space.
1. Do one of the following:
• In Spotlight, enter Disk Utility.
• Open Finder. Navigate to Applications and click Utilities. Open Disk Utility.
2. Select the drive and click the Partition tab.
3. Enter a name for the partition.
4. Click Apply.
The drive should now appear on your desktop and be accessible in Finder.
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About the LED indicators
LED Behavior Signicance
Power Illuminated green Docking station is receiving power
Drive A activity Blinking yellow The drive is being accessed
Drive B activity Blinking yellow The drive is being accessed
Disconnect a drive
Caution! When you remove a drive from the drive docking station, it resets. If you’re
accessing a drive in the docking station, wait for the drive activity LED to stop blinking
before you remove the second drive.
Windows OS
1. Click the Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the task bar.
2. Select the drive in the list of storage devices.
3. When a message appears saying it is safe to remove the drive, pull the drive from
the drive slot.
Warning! If you remove the drive before the message saying it is safe to do so appears,
you could experience lost or corrupted data.
macOS
1. Close any open windows that list the contents of the drive.
2. On the desktop, drag the USB storage icon onto the trash can icon.
3. Wait 15 seconds and pull the drive from the drive slot.
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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.
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.
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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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