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WiebeTech UltraDock v4 User Manual

Wiebetech ultradock v4 storage controllers: user guide
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Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech's UltraDock v4, WiebeTech's premier DriveDock boasting 5 ports
on the host side, native PATA and SATA drive connections, two power options, a recessed on/off switch
guard, and 7 status LEDs in a strong and rugged aluminum enclosure.
Features
• Quadruple connectivity! UltraDock is compatible with four different interfaces: eSATA, FireWire 800,
FireWire 400 and USB.
• Self-aligning connector provides easy attachment of IDE/PATA 3.5" drives
• Host attachment for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives.
• LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as power output status
• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)
• Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either FireWire or USB host
• Access LED shows hard drive activity
• Small size allows you to take it anywhere
• Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation
• Two options for power input: Use the included AC adapter, or use a 4-wire connector from a
computer's power supply
U l t r a D o c k v 4 U s e r ' s M a n u a l
UltraDock™ v4
USER'S MANUAL
Revised November 20, 2008
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Summary of Contents for WiebeTech UltraDock v4

  • Page 1 UltraDock™ v4 Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech’s UltraDock v4, WiebeTech's premier DriveDock boasting 5 ports on the host side, native PATA and SATA drive connections, two power options, a recessed on/off switch guard, and 7 status LEDs in a strong and rugged aluminum enclosure.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.4 Hard Drive Attachment 2.5.1 IDE/PATA: 3.5-inch 2.5.2 SATA HDD: 3.5-inch & 2.5-inch 2.5 UltraDock v4 Power Connections 2.6 Using UltraDock v4 with WiebeTech’s v4 Combo Adapters 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 3.1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 3.1.1 Compatibility 3.1.2 Using Volumes...

  • Page 3: Pre-Installation Steps

    CRU-WiebeTech 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1.1 UltraDock v4 Accessories Check the accessories packaged with your UltraDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged. The box should contain: UltraDock AC adapter & power cord FireWire 800 cable FireWire 400 cable...

  • Page 4: Using Ultradock V4

    Attach the bottom plate to your drive using the four screws supplied. Attach a rubber bumper to each corner. Extra bottom plates are available from WiebeTech (p/n BPLATE). 2.2 Jumper Configuration for 3.5-inch IDE/PATA HDD If using a 3.5-inch IDE/PATA drive configure the jumpers on your hard drive.

  • Page 5: Hard Drive Attachment

    SATA data cable to the SATA slot on USB DriveDock. Plug the SATA data/power connector into the drive. 2.5 UltraDock v4 Power Connections Connect power to the UltraDock. Use either the included AC adapter or, optionally, you can connect a 4- wire power cable from inside a computer case.

  • Page 6: Using Ultradock V4 With Wiebetech's V4 Combo Adapters

    You are now ready to use your dock to access the drive. Combo Adapters are available for SATA drives, notebook drives, microdrives, ZIF drives, and more. See the WiebeTech website for more details (www.wiebetech.com). Note: UltraDock is not compatible with ADAv4-MCB 3.

  • Page 7: Booting From Your Ultradock

    IDE/PATA drives cannot be recognized if a SATA connection is made with the SATA output. Next check to make sure the 4-pin power cable is plugged into the IDE/PATA drive. If the power and host connection are securely attached to the UltraDock v4, then the IDE cable may be faulty. Contact Technical Support for further instructions.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    It could be a background application like Sherlock or the Finder. This is not a defect or issue caused by the WiebeTech device. Try invoking the Force Quit feature in OS X to see what software may be running. For Windows XP, the equivalent command is CTRL-SHIFT-ESC.
  • Page 9 Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug. If you have any questions or problems, please contact interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact sales@wiebetech.com. We appreciate being able to serve you! U l t r a D o c k v 4 U s e r ’...

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