StarTech.com SATDOCKU3S User manual

USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking
Station
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA
Hard Drive Docking Station for
2.5”/3.5” SATA Hard Drives
SATDOCKU3S
Instruction Manual

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.........................................................................3
Using the Storage Device............................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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Introduction
The StarTech.com SATDOCKU3S USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking
Station delivers full and instant access to any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard
drive (SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps), without having to mount the drive inside a
computer or install it into an external enclosure. Connected through a
single USB 3.0 SuperSpeed or USB 2.0 HighSpeed connection, the
hard drive docking station provides a convenient, plug-and-play storage
solution.
Packaging Contents
1 x SATDOCKU3S hard drive docking station•
1 x USB 3.0 A-B cable•
1 x Universal Power Adapter•
3 x Power Adapter Cord (NA/UK/EU)•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
USB enabled computer system with available port•
2.5” or 3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps hard drive•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit),
or Apple Mac OS®X, or Linux

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Front View
Rear View
Power
Button
Power/Activity
LED
Hard Drive slot
Hard Drive
Eject button
DC Power
connector
USB 3.0 type B
connector (Host)

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Installation
WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when
being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data
may result. Always handle storage devices with caution.
Hardware Installation
Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive dock to a1.
power outlet.
Insert a 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive into the top loading slot. Make sure2.
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.
Connect the included USB cable from the hard drive dock to an3.
available USB port on the computer system. The computer can be
on or off.
NOTE: A USB 2.0 A-B cable could also be used on the hard drive
dock.
Press the power button on the top of the hard drive dock. The Power4.
LED under the power button should light up.
To remove the hard drive, make sure it is currently not being5.
accessed by the computer then unmount or uninstall the disk drive
from the operating system (see documentation for your operating
system). Press the power button to turn off the hard drive dock and
wait for the drive to power down. Press the drive ejection button on
the top of the hard drive dock the release the drive. Then pull the
drive from the slot.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux
No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as
this hard drive dock is natively supported, so the drivers are already
installed.

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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.
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”.

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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.
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.

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Specications
Bus Interface USB 3.0
Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 type-B
1 x DC Power
LEDs 1 x Power/Activity
Chipset ID LucidPort USB300
Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 5Gbps
Compatible Hard Drives
2.5” or 3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps
with capacity up to 2TB
(500GB for 2.5”)
Power Adapter 12VDC, 2.5A, center positive
Dimensions 145.0mm x 93.0mm x 65.0mm
Weight 410g
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
(32/64-bit), Mac OS X,
Linux

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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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one 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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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(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
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