StarTech.com SATDOCKU3E User Manual

USB 3.0/eSATA Hard Drive Docking Station

SATDOCKU3E

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Manual Revision: 05/11/2012

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 dierent from that to which the receiver

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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Diagram ...................................................................................................2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................3

Driver Installation .....................................................................................................................................3

Using the Storage Device ......................................................................4

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 ................................................................................................................. 4

Specications ..........................................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................6

Warranty Information ............................................................................6

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Introduction

The SATDOCKU3E USB 3.0/eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station provides quick
and easy access to a 2.5in or 3.5in SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD)
through either eSATA or USB connectivity, making it compatible with almost any
system. Large capacity drives (tested with up to 4TB 3.5” and 1TB 2.5” drives) can be
used to greatly enhance your computer’s storage/backup capabilities. The hard drive
dock supports eSATA with up to 3 Gbps of data bandwidth, and USB 3.0 (with up to 5
Gbps of data bandwidth) while backward compatible with USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps).
The top slot-loading HDD dock design allows for fast, hassle-free installation and
swapping of SATA drives. Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime
technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x Hard Drive Docking Station

• 1x USB 3.0 Cable

• 1x eSATA Cable

• 1x Universal Power Adapter

• 3x Power Adapter Plug (NA/UK/EU)

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

or

• SATA enabled computer system with available eSATA port

• Available AC electrical outlet

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or

Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

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Diagram

Drive Status

LED

Power LED

eSATA

Instruction Manual

Port

DC Power

Connector

USB 3.0

Port

2

Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially
when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard drive, loss of data may
result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device 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.

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 label on the drive should be facing the power button and LEDs on
the drive dock.

3. Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the hard drive dock to an available USB 3.0
or 2.0 port on the computer system. The computer can be on or o. NOTE: A USB 2.0
A-B cable could be used as a substitute on the hard drive dock but will be restricted
to USB 2.0 speeds.

or

Connect the included eSATA cable from the hard drive dock to an available eSATA port
on the computer system. The computer can be on or o.

NOTE: It is not recommended that both USB and eSATA be connected at the same
time, however eSATA will be the default connection if both are connected.

4. Press the power button on the top of the hard drive dock. The Power LED under the
power button should light up.

5. If the SATA drive is detect, the Drive Status LED will light up solid blue. The red LED
will ash when there is activity on the drive.

6. To remove the SATA drive, make sure it is currently not being accessed by the
computer then unmount or uninstall the disk drive from the operating system (see
documentation for your operating system). Press the power button to turn o the
hard drive dock and wait for the drive to power down. Gently yet rmly pull the
drive from the slot.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as the hard drive
docking station is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Using the Storage Device

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will
rst 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 conrm it’s the
correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select
“New Partition”.

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.

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Specications

Chipset ID ASMedia ASM1051

Connectors

LEDs

Compatible Hard Drives 2.5in/3.5in SATA hard disk drives or solid state drives

Maximum Data

Bandwidth

Power Adapter 12V DC, 2000mA, center positive, type M plug

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 8% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 142.0mm x 80.0mm x 80.0mm

Weight 400g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008/ 7/ 8

1x USB 3.0 type B female

1x eSATA female

1x DC Power

1x Power

1x Drive Power/Activity

USB 3.0: 5 Gbps

eSATA: 3 Gbps

(32/64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux

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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

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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