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USER MANUAL SATDOCKU3FGB StarTech.com

USB 3.0 eSATA to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station with Fan

SATDOCKU3SEF / SATDOCKU3FGB / SATDOCKU3FEU

Black StarTech.com device with a fan cover and ports, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

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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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction....1

Packaging Contents .... 1

System Requirements....1

Front View 2

Rear View....2

Installation 3

Hardware Installation 3

Driver Installation....4

Using the Storage Device....5

Specifications....7

Technical Support 8

Warranty Information......8

Introduction

The SATDOCKU3SEF eSATA/USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station with Fan delivers 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. A built-in 80mm cooling fan provides increased reliability and lifespan to HDDs, while also making them easier to handle when it comes time to remove them from the dock. The variable fan speed control allows for on-the-fly adjustments for any type of HDD or to balance cooling with noise. eSATA provides data transfer rates up to 3 Gbps, while USB 3.0 provides up to 5 Gbps while still being backwards compatible with USB 2.0 systems at 480 Mbps. Extending the versatility with the SATA to IDE hard drive adapter (SAT2IDEADP) allows for 2.5in or 3.5in IDE HDD to be used in a SATA dock.

Packaging Contents

• 1x SATA Hard Drive Dock
- 1x USB 3.0 Cable
- 1x eSATA Cable
- 1x Power Adapter
• 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® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8 (32/64-bit), or Apple® Mac OS® X, or Linux®

Front View

Drive Ejection button Power/Activity LED StarTech.com Fan Speed Control

Rear View

Power LED Power Button DC Power connector USB 3.0 connector eSATA connector

Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost 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 an electrical 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 hard drive should face the front of the hard 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 off.

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 off.

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.

1. Press the power button on the rear of the hard drive dock. The Power LED next to the power button as well as the LED on the top of the dock will light up.

NOTE: If no host connection is detected (USB cable unplugged or computer turned off), the dock will automatically go into Suspend Mode and power down the SATA drive until an active host connection is detected. The LED on the top of the dock will turn off however the LED on the rear of the dock will stay lit.

1. The operating system will automatically detect and install the SATA drive. Once complete, the drive should be ready for use.

2. Adjust the fan speed control dial on the side of the docking station, to the desired speed or turn it off completely.

NOTE: When connected via USB, the Dock will automatically go into Suspend Mode if the connection is left idle for more than 5 minutes. The SATA drive will be powered down and the fan stopped still visible to the operating system (the LED on the top of the dock will also turn off however the LED on the rear of the dock will stay lit). Accessing the SATA drive will automatically cancel Suspend Mode and power the drive back up. This does not apply to eSATA connections, which are always active.

1. To remove the hard 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).

2. Press the power button to turn off the hard drive dock and wait for the drive to power down.

3. Press the drive ejection button on the top of the hard drive dock to release the drive then pull the drive from the slot.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for the compatible operating systems, as this enclosure is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

Using the Storage Device

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will first 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.

Open Explore Search... Manage Map Network Drive... Disconnect Network Drive... Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties

Computer Management File Action View Window Help Computer Management (Local) System Tools Event Viewer Shared Folders Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alert Device Manager Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications Name Syst Star Serv

Locate the Disk that says it is "Unallocated" (check hard drive capacity to confirm it's the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says "Unallocated" and select "New Partition".

Disk 0 Basic 76.69 GB Online Disk 1 Basic 111.79 GB Online CD-ROM 0 CD-ROM (D:) Unallocated Primary partition N 6.47 GB FAT3: Healthy (Unkn) N 9.77 GB FAT32 Healthy (Unknc) (C:) 19.53 GB NTFS Healthy (System) New Partition... Properties Help

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.

Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications Disk 0 Basic 76.69 GB Online N 6.47 GB FAT3: Healthy (Unkn) N 9.7: Hea Disk 1 Basic 111.79 GB Online New Volume (E:) 111.79 GB NTFS Healthy CD-ROM 0 CD-ROM (D:) Primary partition

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.

Specifications

Drive Bays 1
Host Interface	SuperSpeed USB 3.0SATA revision 2.x
Chipset ID JMicron JMS551
Connectors	1 x USB 3.0 type B female1 x eSATA female1 x DC Power
LEDs	1 x Power/Activity1 x Power
Fans 1 x 80mm
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	USB 3.0: 5 GbpseSATA: 3 Gbps
Compatible Hard Drives	2.5in/3.5in SATA hard drives or solid state drives
Power Adapter	12VDC, 2000mA, center positive,type M plug
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 80°C (41°F ~ 176°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 8% ~ 90% RH
Dimensions 130.0mm x 92.0mm x 127.0mm
Weight 505g
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8 (32/64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux

Technical Support

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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.

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