EC-UBLB - Hard Drive Sabrent - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	External Hard Drive Enclosure
Brand	Sabrent
Model	EC-UBLB
Compatible Drive	2.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD
Interface	USB 3.0 (USB 2.0/1.1 compatible)
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0), 6 Gbps (SATA III)
UASP Support	Yes (with compatible host)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	130 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 0.6 in)
Weight	80 g (2.8 oz)
Power Supply	USB bus-powered (no external adapter required)
Material	Aluminum (with plastic end caps)
LED Indicator	Power/activity (blue)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
Operating System Support	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android (with OTG)
Functions	External storage, backup, data transfer, gaming storage
Care Instructions	Keep dry, avoid dust, disconnect safely before removal
Safety	Over-current protection, short-circuit protection
Spare Parts / Repairability	Enclosure only; drive user-replaceable; no user-serviceable parts
Package Contents	Enclosure, USB 3.0 cable, screwdriver, screws, manual

Frequently Asked Questions - EC-UBLB Sabrent

What type of hard drive can I use with the Sabrent EC-UBLB?

The Sabrent EC-UBLB is compatible with 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs (SATA I, II, or III).

Does this enclosure require an external power supply?

No, the enclosure is bus-powered via the USB port. It draws power directly from your computer or USB adapter.

Is the EC-UBLB compatible with USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, but data speeds will be limited to the slower interface.

How do I install a hard drive into the enclosure?

Slide the drive into the SATA connector, secure it with the included screws, and close the enclosure. Connect the USB cable to your computer. No drivers needed on most systems.

What is UASP and does this enclosure support it?

UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) improves data transfer speed and reduces latency. The EC-UBLB supports UASP when connected to a UASP-capable host controller.

Can I use this enclosure with a 3.5-inch hard drive?

No, the EC-UBLB is designed specifically for 2.5-inch drives. 3.5-inch drives require a different enclosure with external power.

Why is my computer not recognizing the drive?

Check that the drive is properly seated and secured. Ensure the USB cable is fully inserted. Try a different USB port or cable. If the drive is new, it may need to be initialized and formatted via Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac).

What is the maximum storage capacity supported?

The enclosure supports SATA drives up to 2TB (or higher depending on the drive's compatibility). For capacities above 2TB, ensure your system supports GPT partitioning.

Can I boot my operating system from this external enclosure?

Yes, if your computer's BIOS/UEFI supports boot from USB, you can install and boot an OS from the drive inside the EC-UBLB.

How do I clean and maintain the enclosure?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Avoid moisture and abrasive cleaners. Disconnect the USB cable before cleaning.

USER MANUAL EC-UBLB Sabrent

SABRENT Connecting Differently™

USB TYPE-C SATA 2.5" & 3.5" DUAL BAY HARD DRIVE DOCKING STATION

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EC-CH2B / USER MANUAL

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With a Sabrent EC-CH2B SATA Docking Station you can easily Hot-Swap 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives when connected to your Desktop or Notebook. As a Standalone Duplicator Dock it can be used to duplicate/clone an existing hard drive without connecting to a computer.

REVIEW/LED INDICATOR

1 - POWER LED
2 - CLONE STATUS
3 - CLONE BUTTON
4 - HARD DRIVE LED INDICATOR

5 - HARD DRIVE BAYS
6 - USB TYPE-C PORT
7 - DC-IN JACK
8 - POWER SWITCH

Connect the power adapter to the back of the dock

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Connect the power adapter to a power outlet

Connect the USB cable to the back of the dock

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Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer USB port

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Insert your hard drive into the Hard Drive Bay A

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NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR HARD DRIVE OR INSERT A NEW ONE WHILE THE OTHER HARD DRIVE IS IN USE

When using a second hard drive, insert it into Hard Drive Bay B

Press the Power Switch to ON

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NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR HARD DRIVE WHILE IN USE

You should get Blue LEDs on HDD A and HDD B when using both drive bays. You should also get a Green LED on the Power Indicator

When not in use, press the Power Switch to OFF

WINDOWS PC HARD DRIVE WITH DATA/FILES

Click on the Start Icon located on the bottom left of the screen and then click on Computer

Note:

You can also click on the File Explorer Icon and then click on This PC or Computer

You should get a new drive letter every time you insert a hard drive with data/files

WINDOWS PC NEW HARD DRIVE SETUP (HARD DRIVE WITH NO DATA/FILES)

Click on the Start Icon located on the bottom left of the screen and then RIGHT click on Computer

Note:

You can also click on the File Explorer Icon and then click on This PC or Computer

Click on Manage

Click on Disk Management

Note: Disk 0 should be your internal hard drive Disk 1 should be your external hard drive but SETUPS MAY DIFFER RIGHT click on Unallocated and click on New Simple Volume

Disk 0
Basic 465.76 GB Online	(C:) 195.32 GB NTFS Healthy (System, Boot, Page File)
Disk 1
Basic 465.76 GB Online	465.76 GB Unallocated
CD-ROM 0 DVD (F:)
No Media

Go through the Setup Wizard to assign a drive letter

MAC OS HARD DRIVE WITH DATA/FILES

A new Icon should pop up on your main screen each time you insert a hard drive with DATA/Files

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Click on the Icon to view your hard drive

Note: You can also click on the Finder icon and select your hard drive under Devices

MAC OS NEW HARD DRIVE SETUP (HARD DRIVE WITH NO DATA/FILES)

Click on the Search Icon on your toolbar

Type in Disk Utility and click on it

Click the icon for your external hard drive located in the sidebar on the left Click on the Erase tab at the top of the window

Select the volume format you want and give it a name

Click on Erase

NOTES

• Please do not remove your hard drive while hard drive is being accessed.
• The dock will automatically go into sleep mode if the connection is left idle for more than 30 minutes.
• Accessing the hard drive will automatically cancel sleep mode and power back up the hard drive.

TROUBLESHOOTING/SUPPORT

Power LED does not come on?

• Make sure that you have a tight connection between the power adapter and dock.
• Try it on a different power outlet.

HDD LED does not come on?

• Re-seat the hard drive into the bay.
- Swap the hard drive out with a spare.

Computer does not recognize the hard drive?

• Make sure that you have a tight connection between the dock and 3.0 cable.
• Try the USB cable on a different USB port on your computer.
• New hard drives must be setup, please review new hard drive setup for your OS.
• Swap the hard drive out with a spare.

Please contact our Technical Support team if issues continue

Connect the power adapter to the back of the dock

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Connect the power adapter to a power outlet

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Insert your Source hard drive into HDD A

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NOTE: THE CAPACITY OF YOUR TARGET HDD B MUST BE EQUAL OR GREATER WHEN COMPARED TO YOUR SOURCE HDD A YOU CAN'T CLONE INTO A HARD DRIVE WITH LESS CAPACITY

Insert your Target hard drive in HDD B

Press the Power Switch to ON

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NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR HARD DRIVE WHILE IN USE

You should get Blue LEDs on HDD A and HDD B You should also get a Green LED on the Power Indicator

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE YOUR HARD DRIVE WHILE IN USE

Hold Down the Offline Clone Button and release when you see a Blue LED illuminate in the Status LED Indicator

NOTE: THE OFFLINE CLONE OPERATION WILL START WHEN A BLUE LED IN THE STATUS LED INDICATOR BEGINS TO FLASH

Then quickly press the Offline Clone Button

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WHEN COMPLETED YOU WILL GET SOLID BLUE LEDS ON ALL THE STATUS LED INDICATORS

A new LED will turn solid Blue in the Status LED Indicator with each LED representing 25% completion

Power off the dock and remove your hard drives

NOTES

• All data in HDD B will be deleted once offline clone starts.
  • We highly recommend backing up all your data first before you clone your hard drive.
• Hard drive with bad sectors might not clone. Simply replace it with a new hard drive.
• If the capacity for HDD B is bigger than HDD A, the capacity remaining in HDD B upon completion of the offline clone will show up as Unallocated. Go into Disk Management on Windows/Disk Utility on Mac and allocate the remaining capacity.

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TROUBLESHOOTING/SUPPORT

Power LED does not come on?

• Make sure that you have a tight connection between the power adapter and dock.
• Try it on a different power outlet.

HDD LED does not come on/ turns off during offline clone?

• Re-seat the hard drive into the bay.
• Try it on the second HDD bay
- Swap the hard drive out with a spare.

Cloning process will not start?

• Power off the dock, re-seat drives, power backup and try again.
- Check if the capacity of HDD B is larger or equivalent to that of HDD A.

Capacity means the actual space that can be used, instead of the one marked on the product. For example, the actual capacity of a disk marked 1000GB or 1TB might only be 930GB. The actual capacity of a hard drive is usually different from that on its label.

- You can check the actual capacity of a hard drive in Windows Disk Management/ Mac Disk Utility.

Please contact our Technical Support Team for additional troubleshooting

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