Aleratec 1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0 250228 User manual

User Guide
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aleratec 1:4
HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™.
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with courteous service. Our knowledgeable staff will
strive to make owning and operating your new Aleratec
1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™ a pleasant
experience.
This User Guide will lead you step-by-step through
the basic operation procedures of your 1:4 HDD Copy
Dock Basic USB3.0™.
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1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™.
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Included Items
Product Features
Thank you for purchasing the 1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™.
Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product.
The 1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™ is a Hard Disk Drive
Duplicator that can also function as a SATA Hard Disk Drive
Docking Station.
Hard Disk Drive Duplicator
• Makes Hard Disk Drive copies/backups
• Quick-load drive bays
• Supports 2.5” and 3.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives
• One button operation
SATA HDD USB Docking Station
• Connect up to 5 Hard Disk Drives to your computer through
USB 3.0 or USB 2.0
Key Items on the 1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™
Power
Switch
• 1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
1:4 HDD Copy Dock Basic USB3.0™
Part No. 250228
• Power Adapter and Cord
• USB 3.0 Cable
USB3.0
Port
Function
Switch
DC Jack
12V 6A
Source
Disk
Duplicate Button
4 Target
Disks
Escape Button
(Silences warning
alarms)
Control
Panel
Disk Indicator
Status Indicator

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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday – Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.
Please try to call from a phone near your computer system.
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Summary of Operation
Note: Choose a Good Location
1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, high
humidity, high temperatures, electromagnetic radiation, mechanical vibration or shock. Good care will help assure maximum
product life. Improper operating environment and misuse may void the warranty.
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Using the HDD Copy Dock
A. Duplicating Hard Drives
1. Use the included power adapter and cord to plug the HDD Copy Dock into a power outlet.
2. Insert the SATA Hard Drive you want to copy into the slot marked “SOURCE”. When inserting, align the SATA port on the Hard Drive
with the SATA connector in the drive bay slot.
3. Insert the destination SATA Hard Drives into the TARGET slots. When inserting, align the SATA port on the Hard Drive with the SATA
connector in the drive bay slot.
Note: Make sure the target Hard Drives have the same or higher capacity than your source Hard Drive. The duplication process will
not start if a target drive has a lower capacity. Also make sure the unit is not connected to a PC through the USB port.
4. Set the function switch to the duplicate “DUP” position.
5. Power on the HDD Copy Dock.
6. Press the Duplicate button twice. The unit will emit 3 double beeps. The status bar indicator light will begin flashing when the
clone process starts.
7. The duplication process is complete when the status bar reaches 100% and stops blinking.
8. Power off the HDD Copy Dock to remove the hard drives.
B. Using as a USB HDD Docking Station
1. Use the included power adapter and cord to plug the HDD Copy Dock into a power outlet.
2. Connect the USB Type-A connector or to your computer’s USB Port.
Note: The USB 3.0 Type-A connector is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
3. Connect the USB Type-B connector to the USB Port located on the back of the HDD Copy Dock.
4. Insert up to 5 SATA Hard Disk Drives into the drive slots on the top of the HDD Copy Dock. When inserting, align the SATA port on
the Hard Drive with the SATA connector in the drive bay slot.
5. Set the function switch to “PC” Mode.
6. Power on the HDD Copy Dock.
Note: Any unformatted Hard Disk Drive will not show up as a drive in the Windows® Operating System. You must format these
drives using the operating system’s tools.