StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator User Manual

1. Prodotto finitoview

The StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R is a standalone hard drive duplicator and external dual-bay docking station designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. This device allows for fast, sector-by-sector drive cloning without requiring a host computer, making it ideal for data backup, operating system migration, and creating exact drive images. It also functions as a high-speed USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) docking station, providing quick access to your drives when connected to a computer.

Caratteristiche principali:

• Standalone Drive Cloning: Duplicate 2.5/3.5" SATA drives without a computer at speeds up to 28 GB/min for SSDs.
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Docking: Connect to your computer for fast data transfer with UASP support.
• Wide Drive Compatibility: Supports 2.5/3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs of any capacity, including 4Kn drives.
• Tool-less/Tray-less Design: Easy top-loading drive insertion and ejection.
• LED di stato: Multi-function LEDs for power, drive activity, and duplication progress.

2. Contenuto della confezione

Assicurati che tutti gli articoli siano presenti nel pacco:

• 1x StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R Hard Drive Duplicator Dock
• 1x Universal Power Adapter (with NA/EU/UK/AU connectors)
• 1x USB-A to USB-B Cable (approx. 40.75 inches / 103.5 cm)
• 1x USB-C to USB-B Cable (approx. 40 inches / 101.6 cm)

3. Impostazione

3.1 Collegamento dell'adattatore di alimentazione

1. Attach the appropriate regional power plug to the universal power adapter.
2. Collegare l'adattatore di corrente a una presa a muro.
3. Connect the power adapter's DC output to the 'DC-IN' port on the back of the duplicator dock.

3.2 Inserting Drives

The duplicator dock features two drive bays:

• HDD 1 (Destination): The lower bay, for the target drive where data will be copied.
• HDD 2 (Source): The upper bay, for the source drive from which data will be copied.

1. Ensure the duplicator dock is powered off before inserting drives.
2. Carefully insert your unità sorgente (the drive you want to copy from) into the HDD 2 (Fonte) bay. Ensure the SATA connectors align.
3. Carefully insert your destination drive (the drive you want to copy to) into the HDD 1 (Destination) bay. Ensure the SATA connectors align.
4. The destination drive must have a capacity equal to or larger than the source drive for successful duplication.

4. Istruzioni per l'uso

4.1 Standalone Duplication (Cloning)

This mode allows you to clone a drive without connecting the duplicator to a computer.

1. Ensure the source drive is in HDD 2 and the destination drive is in HDD 1.
2. Power on the duplicator dock using the Power button. The device will initially default to PC docking mode (blue LEDs).
3. Premere e tenere premuto il tasto PC/COPY button for 3 seconds until its LED illuminates red. This indicates duplication mode.
4. Once both HDD 1 and HDD 2 LEDs are illuminated blue (indicating drives are ready), press the INIZIO button to begin the duplication process.
5. The progress LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will illuminate sequentially to indicate the cloning progress. The first progress LED bar will begin to blink, and as each 25% increment is completed, the corresponding LED will become solid, and the next will blink.
6. When all four LEDs are solid, the duplication is complete.

4.2 PC Docking Mode

This mode allows you to access the drives as external storage devices when connected to a computer.

1. Ensure drives are inserted into the HDD 1 and/or HDD 2 bays.
2. Connect the duplicator dock to your computer using the provided USB-A to USB-B or USB-C to USB-B cable.
3. Power on the duplicator dock. The PC/COPY LED should be blue, indicating PC docking mode.
4. Your computer should detect the drives as external storage devices. You can now transfer files to and from the drives.

5. Drive Compatibility

The SDOCK2U313R is designed for broad compatibility:

• Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs.
• Compatible with drives of any capacity (lab tested up to 16TB).
• Supports 4Kn (4KB Native) drives.
• Backwards compatible with SATA I/II.
• OS Independent for standalone duplication.
• For PC docking mode, compatible with major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux.

Note: IDE adapters (e.g., SAT2IDEADP) are sold separately for compatibility with older IDE drives.

6. Specifiche

7. Manutenzione

• Keep the duplicator dock clean and free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
• Ensure adequate ventilation around the device, especially during long duplication tasks, as drives can generate heat.
• Avoid leaving drives permanently inserted in the dock when not in use to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.
• Always handle drives carefully to prevent physical damage.

8. Risoluzione Dei Problemi

LED Indicator Codes:

The duplicator dock uses LED indicators to communicate its status and any potential issues. Refer to the table below for common LED codes:

If you encounter issues not covered here, please refer to the official StarTech.com support resources or contact technical support.

9. Garanzia e supporto

9.1 Garanzia del prodotto

The StarTech.com SDOCK2U313R is backed by a Garanzia di 2 anno.

9.2 Supporto tecnico

StarTech.com offers free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical assistance. For support, visit the StarTech.com websito o contattare direttamente il servizio clienti.