SIIG SC-SA0J12-S1 User manual

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SuperSpeed USB to SATA
3Gb/s Dual Docking
Quick Installation Guide
04-0633B
Introducing the SuperSpeed USB to SATA
3Gb/s Dual Docking
The SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking provides
large capacity mobile storage using 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard
disk drives through SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface.
Features and Benefits
• Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rates up
to 5Gb/s
• Backward compatible with previous version of
USB ports (2.0/1.1)
• Backward compatible with previous versions of
SATA hard disks (1.5Gb/s)
• Supports 2.5" and 3.5" (or mix) hard disk drives up
to 2TB capacity
• Compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision
2.6
• Plug and play, no driver installation needed
Note: For maximum data throughput, use a SATA
3Gb/s hard disk drive with the enclosure and
connect to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.

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System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB
port (SuperSpeed USB 3.0 recommended)
• Windows®
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-
/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-
/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
Package Contents
•SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking
• Power adapter
• USB 3.0 cable (type A to type B)
• Quick installation guide
Layout
Sata drive slot 1
Power LED (on while the unit is on)
On/Off switch
SATA drive slot 2 LED (On when the unit
is on and flashes while transfering data)
Figure 1: Front Layout
Sata drive slot 2
SATA drive slot 1 LED (On when the unit
is on and flashes while transfering data)

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Figure 2: Back Layout
Hardware Installation
Important: Do not insert or remove a hard disk drive
when the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking is
powered on.
1. Make sure the SATA connectors of the hard disk
drive are in alignment with the SATA connectors of
the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking.
Gently insert the SATA hard disk drive into the
SATA drive slot.
2. Plug the included switching power adapter into the
power adapter jack of the SuperSpeed USB to SATA
3Gb/s Dual Docking, then plug the switching power
adapter into a reliable power source.
3. UsetheincludedUSB3.0cabletoplugtheSuperSpeed
USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking into the computer.
4. Power on the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual
Docking, make sure that all 4 LEDs (2 Power LED,
SATA drive slot 1 & 2 LED) are on.
USB 3.0
port
Power Adapter
jack

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Driver Installation
Windowswillautomatically detects and installs thedrivers
for the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking. No
additional driver installation is needed.
Note: In order to get USB 3.0 performance, make
sure your USB 3.0 controller has the correct drivers
installed.
Using the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s
Dual Docking
Oneadditional drive iconfor each inserted SATA hard disk
drive will appear in My Computer when the SuperSpeed
USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking is plugged into a USB 3.0
port. TheSATA hard diskdrive acts just like a conventional
hard disk drive in your system.
Note: Be careful not to touch the hard disk drive
while in use. It will be warm.
Disconnecting From The Computer
Before disconnecting the SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s
Dual Docking from the computer, it must first be stopped,
by using Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility.
Follow the steps below for your version of Windows. The
same rule applies when turning off the SuperSpeed USB to
SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking. Not following the instructions
may result in data corruption or damage to the hard disk
drive.

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Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server
2008 R2
1. ClicktheSafelyRemoveHardwareandEjectMedia
icon located in the taskbar by the system clock.
2. Click Eject USB Mass Storage Device.
3. When the message Safe To Remove Hardware
pops up, you can safely unplug or turn off the
SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit)
1. Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon
located in the system tray.
2. Highlight USB Mass Storage Device, click Stop.
3. Click OK, click OK again, then Close.
4. You can safely unplug or turn off the SuperSpeed
USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking.
Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-
/64-bit) / 2000 SP4
1. Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
located in the system tray.
2. Highlight USB Mass Storage Device, click Stop,
OK then Close.
3. You can safely unplug or turn off the SuperSpeed
USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, thenREQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request
will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will
be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

PRODUCTNAME
SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: [phone]
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity
solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB,
and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/
Notebooksystemsandexternal peripherals. SIIGcontinues togrow byadding
A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIGproducts offer comprehensiveuser manuals, manyuser-friendly features,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
throughmajor distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americasand
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SATA 3Gb/s Dual Docking is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG
logoareregisteredtrademarksof SIIG, Inc. MicrosoftandWindowsareregistered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only
and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
December, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.