StarTech.com SATADOCKU2 User manual

SATADOCKU2
SATADOCKU2E
SATADOCK22UE
2.5/3.5” SATA HD
Docking Station
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Features......................................................................................1
Package Contents .....................................................................1
SATADOCKU2.........................................................................1
SATADOCKU2E.......................................................................2
SATADOCK22UE.....................................................................2
Hardware Guide............................................................... 3
SATADOCKU2 ............................................................................3
SATADOCKU2E..........................................................................3
SATADOCK22UE........................................................................4
Disk Installation .............................................................. 5
SATA Drive Removal ....................................................... 5
Preparing the Hard Drives for Use................................. 6
Specifications.................................................................. 10
Technical Support........................................................... 11
Warranty Information...................................................... 11

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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 any•
adapters
Supports SATA I/II (SATA 150/300)•
Package Contents
SATADOCKU2
1 x Manual•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x SATA hard drive docking station•
1 x USB Cable•

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SATADOCKU2E
1 x eSATA Cable•
1 x Manual•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x SATA hard drive docking station•
1 x USB Cable•
SATADOCK22UE
2 x eSATA Cable•
1 x Manual•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x SATA hard drive docking station•
1 x USB Cable•

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Hardware Guide
SATADOCKU2
SATADOCKU2E
DC Power Adapter
USB
Port
On/Off
Switch
On/Off
Switch
DC
Power
Adapter
eSATA
Port
USB Port

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SATADOCK22UE
eSATA
Ports
USB
Port
DC Power
Adapter
Eject Buttons
Drive LEDs

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Disk Installation
Connect the Dock to an available power outlet, using the provided1.
power adapter.
Connect the Dock to the (powered) Host Computer, using the provided2.
USB/eSATA cables.
Insert the 2.5” or 3.5” SATA/SATA II drive(s) you wish to install, such3.
that the SATA power and data connectors at the back of the drive are
properly aligned with the corresponding connectors inside the Dock.
Press the Power Button on the rear panel of the Dock4.
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.
If you are using the SATADOCK22UE, the drives can be removed using
the eject button that corresponds with the drive you wish to remove.
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
With the hard drives inserted and the SATADOCK powered on, right1.
click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. In the left pane of
the Computer Management window, click Disk Management.
In the bottom right pane of the Computer Management window, you2.
should see your drives listed as unallocated. Click on the unallocated
drive and select New Partition. The New Partition Wizard will launch.
When the New Partition Wizard appears, click3. Next to continue.

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Select the partition type you wish to create by clicking on Primary or4.
Extended, as appropriate. When you have made your selection, click
Next to continue.
Specify the size of the partition you wish to create.You must select a5.
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.
Select6. Format this partition with the following settings. Using the
drop down buttons, select the file 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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A notification window will appear indicating that you have7.
successfully completed the New Partition Wizard. Click Finish to
commence the formatting of the drive.
The status of the drive, as shown in the Computer Management8.
window, will be updated to reflect the selections you have made.
Please wait while the drive is being formatted.
Once the drive has been successfully partitioned and formatted, it will9.
display as Healthy.

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To access your newly partitioned drive(s), open My Computer.Your10.
drive(s) should be displayed below the heading Hard Disk Drives.

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Specications
SKU
Specification SATADOCKU2 SATADOCKU2E SATADOCK22UE
Internal
Connectors
1 x SATA Power 15-Pin Female
1 x SATA Data 7-Pin Female
2 x SATA Power
15-Pin Female
2 x SATA Data
7-Pin Female
External
Connectors
1 x USB B
Female
1 x DC Power
Adapter
1 x USB B Female
1 x eSATA Plug
Female
1 x DC Power
Adapter
1 x USB B Female
2 x eSATA Plug
Female
1 x DC Power
Adapter
Drive
Compatibility
2.5/3.5” SATA/150 (SATA I) and SATA/300(SATA II)
Hard Drives up to 1TB
OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista™ x64/x86, Mac
OS 10.0 and up, Linux RedHat 9 & Fedora FC4/FC5
Power
Adapter
12V 2.0A 12V/5V 3.0A

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-
ment 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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materi-
als 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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(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
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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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