Xcellon HDD-01 User manual
HDD-01
SATA Hard Drive Dock
User Manual
Thank you for choosing Xcellon.
The Xcellon HDD-01 SATA Hard Drive Dock is the most convenient way
to access data on an internal SATA type drive—instead of dismantling
your computer and installing the drive, you simply insert the drive directly
into the dock.
Compatible with hard-disk drives and solid-state drives, the HDD-01
accommodates a 2.5” laptop-sized or a 3.5” desktop-sized SATA I/II/III
drive with a capacity of up to 4 TB. Note: Only one drive can be inserted
at a time.
The HDD-01 features an eSATA port, a USB 3.0 port, two FireWire 800
ports, and a FireWire 400 port for optimal compatibility. The dock can
attain maximum transfer rates of up to 5.0 Gbps via the USB 3.0 port
and supports plug-and-play via the USB and FireWire ports. The dock also
supports hot-swapping of disk drives.
The HDD-01 includes all necessary interface cables and is compatible
with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Precautions
Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
Back up your data before using this product in order to prevent loss of important
data. Xcellon will not be responsible for any data loss.
Keep this product away from liquids.
Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
Handle this product with care.
Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
Keep this product away from children.
Do not store this product in direct sunlight or in extreme high or low
temperatures.
All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Contents Include
SATA Hard Drive Dock
eSATA cable
USB 3.0 cable
FireWire cables
DC power adapter
User instruction manual
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Overview
Top
1. 2.5” drive slot
2. 3.5” drive slot
3. SATA contacts
4. Power LED
Rear
5. FireWire 400 (1394a) port
6. FireWire 800 (1394b) ports
7. USB 3.0 port
8. eSATA port
9. DC power port
10. Power button
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Plugging In and Setting Up
1. Use the included power adapter to connect the dock to an AC power source. Make sure
the dock is turned o by verifying that the power LED is not glowing.
2. Select the cable you want to use from among the included interface cables (eSATA,
USB 3.0, or FireWire), and use it to connect the dock to the corresponding port on your
computer.
3. Align the SATA contacts on your disk drive and the dock, and fully insert the drive into
the dock.
4. Press the power button to turn on the dock. The power LED will glow blue.
If your disk drive has been formatted, your computer will notify you that
new hardware has been detected, and the drive will appear on the Desktop,
in My Computer, or in the Finder.
If the drive has not been formatted, or if your computer cannot read or
recognize it, you may need to format the drive. See Formatting Your Disk
Drive beginning on page 4.
During disk drive read/write operations, the power LED will glow simultaneously
blue and red.
Removing Your Disk Drive
To prevent data loss, do not unplug the dock, turn it o, or remove your disk drive from the
dock until all steps have been completed.
Windows
1. Close any programs that might be using the drive.
2. Right-click on the mobile hardware icon in the right-hand corner of the task bar.
3. Select the device you want to remove.
4. After the computer indicates that it is safe to remove the device, gently pull the disk
drive out of the dock.
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Mac
1. Click on the eject symbol next to the device’s icon in the Finder.
2. After the device disappears from the Finder, gently pull the disk drive out of the dock.
Formatting Your Disk Drive
If your disk drive has not been formatted, or if your computer cannot read or recognize it, then
you may need to format the drive. Keep in mind that formatting a drive will erase all of its data.
If you have data on your drive, make sure to back it up before formatting. (Windows XP and
Vista 32-bit have a maximum drive capacity of 2 TB.)
Windows XP
1. Right-click on My Computer and select “Manage.” In the right column of the Computer
Management window, double-click on “Storage.”
2. Click on “Disk Management (Local).”
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