WiebeTech SDP, Super DriveDock+ User Manual

Super DriveDock+™

USER’S MANUAL

Revised May 2, 2007

Features

• Works on bus power through FireWire (and
adequately powered FireWire host).

• Dual daisy-chainable FireWire 800 ports (400
compatible) work with any FireWire host at blazing
fast speeds!

• USB2 port allows attachment to all hosts,
including PCs, Macs, and Linux

• Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment
of IDE/ATA 3.5” drives

• Power LED verifies connection to AC power

• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on
(or off).

• Power switch helps prevent FireWire port damage during plug insertion.

• Access LED shows hard drive activity

• Its small size (4.2” x 1” x 2.2”) allows you to take it anywhere

• World-compatible AC adapter for when bus power is inadequate or unavailable. Accepts 100­240VAC so you can trot the globe.

Installation Instructions

1. Check the accessories with your Super DriveDock+. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or

damaged. The box should contain:

2. Attach bottom plate to your 3.5” hard drive. This step is optional but recommended.

The purpose of the bottom plate is to provide protection to your drive electronics. Attach the
bottom plate to your drive using the four screws supplied. Attach a rubber bumper to each
corner. Extra bottom plates are available from WiebeTech.

Super DriveDock+ 1
SpinBoost 1
FireWire 800 to 400 cable 1
Metal bottom plate 1
Hard drive screws 4
Rubber bumpers 6
AC adapter & power cord 1
Manual and Warranty information

(on CD)

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Drive

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Side Connectors:

Back

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Side Ports:

3. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new Super DriveDock+. This will aid you in the

remaining steps.

A Four-pin power connector (Female)
B IDE connector (Female)

A 1394b FireWire 800 Ports (2)
B USB2 Mini connector
C DC Power connector from AC adapter.
D ON / OFF Power Switch

4. Configure the jumpers on your hard drive. The drive must be set to the Master setting. Consult the

instructions for your drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive’s label). A few drives have both
“Master with Slave Present” and “Master without Slave” options. Choose the latter in this case. In rare cases, if the
Master setting does not work then try Cable Select.

(Example)

5. Connect the hard drive to the dock.

Attach the four-pin power connector from the
Super DriveDock+ to the drive before connecting
the IDE connector.

HINT: You can start the connector as shown, and then use the
bottom of the case to push it in. Just be careful that the case
does not slip off of the connector.

The forty-pin IDE connector on the Super
DriveDock+ matches exactly with your drive. The
connector is keyed to insert one way. Ensure that
you have carefully lined it up. Firmly, but with
great care, attach the Super DriveDock+ to your
drive. You may notice the gasket that runs along
the side of the dock facing the drive. This is for
FCC compliance and should not be removed.

6. Connect the FireWire or USB cable from your computer into the appropriate port on the Super

DriveDock+. If you connect a FireWire cable passing bus power to the outside FireWire port on the dock, the first

green LED (A) will light to show that the unit is receiving power. Note: The USB and inside FireWire port will both
require the use of the AC adapter.

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LED Behavior

Indicates:

7. (Optional) Connect the AC power to the Super DriveDock+. The AC adapter is necessary only when using

USB, the inside FireWire port, or when the FireWire host does not supply adequate bus power. When the AC is
plugged in, the first green LED (A) will light, showing that the Dock is receiving power. Hard drives require varying
amounts of power in order to spin up. A few, power-hungry drives may require use of the included SpinBoost™ when
running on bus power. With the unit switched off, plug the
SpinBoost™ into the DC power connector and wait for it to charge
up. It will take approximately 60 seconds to charge enough to spin
up the drive (you will see the LED brighten as it charges). When
the SpinBoost is fully charged, switch the power to the bus power
position. The hard drive should spin up as normal. If the drive still
will not spin up, you will need to use the AC adapter with that
drive/host configuration.

8. Your Super DriveDock+ is now ready to use! Turn on the

unit via the three-way switch. To use AC power, move the power
switch toward the side closest to the AC input. For bus power,
move the switch in the opposite direction. The second green LED
(B) will light when the unit is turned on. The red LED access indicator (C) will light briefly after the unit is powered up,
indicating that the FireWire bridge has successfully established communication with the drive. Thereafter, it will light
whenever the drive is accessed. If the access LED does not blink shortly after drive spin up, it may indicate a problem
with the drive or the dock. If the access LED blinks at a steady rate, this also may be indicative of a problem or an
incorrectly jumpered drive. See the chart below. Contact technical support for further assistance if necessary. If
your hard drive is already formatted, you can begin using it right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted
before they can be used.

GREEN LED “A”

GREEN/YELLOW LED “B”

RED LED “C”

If the middle LED (B) turns solid yellow, the host is not providing enough power to spin up the hard drive. Follow the instructions for
using the SpinBoost™ or use the AC adapter. The red LED (C) usually blinks one time and stops.

If the middle LED (B) blinks yellow and the red LED (C) blinks steadily, then the hard drive is trying to pull more power than FireWire
can provide and the dock is resetting itself. Turn the dock off and follow the instructions for using the AC power adapter. Using the
SpinBoost™ does not usually resolve this condition.

Steady Green light

Steady Green
Alternating Green & Yellow
Steady Yellow

Steady constant flashing

Erratic flashing

Power is applied to DOCK

Power is ON
Not enough bus power
Not enough bus power

Drive pulling too much power, or
drive is jumpered incorrectly
Normal data access

Usage with Macintosh Computers

Compatibility

The Super DriveDock+ is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed. FireWire 800
ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s Cable-11 is
necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.

Mounting and Ejecting Volumes

If the hard drive attached to the Super DriveDock+ is already formatted, an icon representing
the drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right
away. If the drive is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is
unreadable. You can use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive.

Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash bin,
or by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E.

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Product Code

Interface

Bus powering

Electronic fuse

Power switch

AC Power Adapter

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Compatibility

Operating System

Shipping Weight

Dimensions

Warranty

Usage with Windows Operating System

Compatibility

The Super DriveDock+ is fully plug-and-play with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. No drivers are needed.
FireWire 800 ports are FireWire 400 host compatible (a FireWire 800-400 cable or adapter such as WiebeTech’s
Cable-11 is necessary for use with FireWire 400 ports). The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.

Mounting and Ejecting Volumes

If the hard drive attached to the Super DriveDock+ is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away.
When the Super DriveDock+ is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the
volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon.

Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon
on the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe
to disconnect the Super DriveDock+.

Technical Specifications

SDP
FireWire 800 (two ports, daisy-chainable) using OXUF922

USB2 (not for forensic use)
Outside FireWire port accepts bus power from host ports providing adequate power.
Power requirements are dependent on the IDE drive and vary greatly.
Detects insufficient power from the host and illuminates warning LED while stopping
drive. Recycles automatically.
3 positions: FireWire bus power, AC power, and OFF

12V 3A 100-240VAC (included)
50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
5% to 95%, noncondensing
ATA-5 and ATA-6 IDE drives
Windows 2000, XP

Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions which support FireWire
3 pounds, including accessories

4.1” x 1.0” x 2.2” (102mm x 79mm x 28mm)
1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. 90 days

of free phone support. For support by email, contact [e-mail].

Super DriveDock+ and SpinBoost are trademarks of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2005 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.

FCC Compliance Statement: “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.”

In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:

1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the Super DriveDock+ case or to an Earth ground.

2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.

3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact [e-mail] for technical support. If you are interested in purchasing more
WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [e-mail]. We appreciate being able to serve you!

Super DriveDock+

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to comply

with FCC standards

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