StarTech.com SATDOCKU3E - Manual (Page 6)

Instruction Manual
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Installation
WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially
when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard drive, loss of data may
result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution. Be sure that
you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer
components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
Hardware Installation
1. Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive dock to a power outlet.
2. Insert a 2.5” or 3.5” hard drive into the top loading slot. Make sure 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 drive should be facing the power button and LEDs on
the drive dock.
3. Connect the included USB 3.0 cable from the hard drive dock to an available USB 3.0
or 2.0 port on the computer system. The computer can be on or off. NOTE: A USB 2.0
A-B cable could be used as a substitute on the hard drive dock but will be restricted
to USB 2.0 speeds.
or
Connect the included eSATA cable from the hard drive dock to an available eSATA port
on the computer system. The computer can be on or off.
NOTE: It is not recommended that both USB and eSATA be connected at the same
time, however eSATA will be the default connection if both are connected.
4. Press the power button on the top of the hard drive dock. The Power LED under the
power button should light up.
5. If the SATA drive is detect, the Drive Status LED will light up solid blue. The red LED
will flash when there is activity on the drive.
6. To remove the SATA drive, make sure it is currently not being 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. Gently yet firmly pull the
drive from the slot.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems, as the hard drive
docking station is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.