StarTech.com SATADOCKU2 User manual

Manual Revision: 03/22/2012
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SATADOCKU2
SATDOCKU2GB
SATDOCKU2EU
USB 2.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station
*actual product may vary from photos

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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 o 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 dierent 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
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
SATADOCKU2.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Disk Installation......................................................................................3
SATA Drive Removal...............................................................................3
Preparing the Hard Drives for Use.......................................................4
Specications..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information............................................................................8

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com SATA HD Docking station. This unit allows
you to install and access SATA drives quickly, and without the need for an enclosure.
Simply plug the hard drive into the upright dock and connect it to a PC or notebook.
The StarTech.com SATA HD Docking Station is a perfect solution for data recovery, drive
imaging, and testing centers, or any environment requiring fast access to uninstalled/
archived drives.
Features
• Hot Swap Compatible
• Plug and Play support for most operating systems
• Supports both SATA 2.5” and SATA 3.5” hard drives without and adapters
Package Contents
SATADOCKU2
• SATA hard drive docking station
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• Instruction Manual

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SATADOCKU2
Rear View
DC Power Adapter
On/O
Switch
USB
Port

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Disk Installation
1. Connect the Dock to an available power outlet, using the provided power adapter.
2. Connect the Dock to the (powered) Host Computer, using the provided USB/eSATA
cables.
3. Insert the 2.5” or 3.5” SATA/SATA II drive(s) you wish to install, such that the SATA
power and data connectors at the back of the drive are properly aligned with the
corresponding connectors inside the Dock.
4. Switch the power switch to “ON” position.
Once the drive has been inserted, the operating system will detect that it has been
connected and automatically update the drivers for proper operation.
SATA Drive Removal
If you are using the SATADOCKU2 or SATADOCKU2E, you can remove SATA drives from
the docking station by gently pulling them out from the top of the dock.
When removing the installed drive from the Dock, please ensure that you have
followed the appropriate steps (dependant on the operating system) to disconnect
removable storage. In Windows for example, click on the Safe Remove icon located in
the taskbar. Select the drive from the menu provided, then click Stop. Select the device
to disconnect, and click OK.

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Preparing the Hard Drives for Use
1. With the hard drives inserted and the dock powered on, right click on the My
Computer icon and select Manage. In the left pane of the Computer Management
window, click Disk Management.
2. In the bottom right pane of the Computer Management window, you should see
your drives listed as unallocated. Click on the unallocated drive and select New
Partition. The New Partition Wizard will launch.
3. When the New Partition Wizard appears, click Next to continue

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4. Select the partition type you wish to create by clicking on Primary or Extended, as
appropriate. When you have made your selection, click Next to continue.
5. Specify the size of the partition you wish to create. You must select a partition size
that is between the maximum and minimum sizes (typically the maximum disk
space available). Once you have done so, click Next to continue.
6. Select Format this partition with the following settings. Using the drop down
buttons, select the le system, allocation unit size, and volume label you wish to use.
Select Perform a Quick Format and click Next to continue.

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7. A notication window will appear indicating that you have successfully completed
the New Partition Wizard. Click Finish to commence the formatting of the drive.
8. The status of the drive, as shown in the Computer Management window, will be
updated to reect the selections you have made. Please wait while the drive is being
formatted.
9. Once the drive has been successfully partitioned and formatted, it will display as
Healthy.

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10. To access your newly partitioned drive(s), open My Computer. Your drive(s) should
be displayed below the heading Hard Disk Drives.
Specications
SKU
Specication SATADOCKU2/SATDOCKU2EU/SATDOCKU2GB
Internal
Connectors
1 x SATA Power 15-Pin Female
1 x SATA Data 7-Pin Female
External
Connectors
1 x USB B Female
1 x DC Power Adapter
Drive
Compatibility 2.5/3.5”SATA Hard Drives
OS Support Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7 x64/x86, Mac OS 10.0
and up, Linux
Power Adapter 12V 2.0A

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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