StarTech.com SATDOCK25U Instruction Manual

StarTech.com SATDOCK25U Instruction Manual

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SATDOCK25U
Instruction Manual
SATA Hard Drive Docking
Station
USB to SATA External Hard
Drive Docking Station for 2.5"
SATA Hard Drives

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  • Page 1 SATDOCK25U Instruction Manual SATA Hard Drive Docking Station USB to SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5” SATA Hard Drives...
  • Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 Installation ............... 2 Hardware Installation ..............2 Driver Installation .................3 Using the Storage Device ..........4 Specifications ..............6 Technical Support ............7 Warranty Information ............7...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The StarTech.com SATDOCK25U Hard Drive Docking Station provides full and instant access to any 2.5” SATA (SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps) hard drive or solid state drive, without having to mount the hard drive inside a computer or install it into an enclosure.
  • Page 5: Installation

    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 your hard drive and storage device with caution. Hardware Installation Place the hard drive dock on a flat surface with the drive slot facing upwards.
  • Page 6: Driver Installation

    Connect the USB “Y” cable’s mini-B connector to the hard drive dock. Connect the primary USB connector into the host computer USB port. If the hard drive requires additional power, connect the secondary USB connector into the computer system as well. Secondary connector Primary...
  • Page 7: Using The Storage Device

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Bus Interface USB 2.0 Connectors 1 x USB mini-B LEDs 1 x Power/Activity Chipset ID JMicron JM20329 Maximum Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: 480Mbps 2.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps, 9.5mm Hard Drive Compatibility height, capacity up to 500GB Dimensions 82.0mm x 25.0mm x 36.0mm Weight Compatible Operating Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7...
  • Page 10: Technical Support

    Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or...
  • Page 11 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server...

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